Country Hotel/Home · Ware, Hertfordshire
Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Jacobean-style manor hotel and golf estate with garden and chapel ceremonies near Ware, Hertfordshire
Hanbury Manor is a Jacobean-style manor house and country club on a 200-acre estate at Thundridge, near Ware in Hertfordshire. It combines wedding spaces, a large hotel, a spa and an 18-hole golf course in one place.
Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples
Hanbury Manor is a strong fit for couples who want a full country house weekend without managing several suppliers. Ceremony, dinner, party and bedrooms sit on one estate, so your guests stay together and the day runs on one team. Both gardens and indoor rooms are available, which lets you choose a setting that feels like you rather than a template.
Ceremonies
Poles Hall is a former manor chapel with vaulted ceilings and a minstrel gallery. It suits a traditional, formal ceremony. Garden Court is a private, self-contained space with a walled garden and a summer house, and it works indoors or out. Outdoor ceremonies there are limited to a smaller group, so check numbers early. A seasonal outdoor ceremony package runs from May to September.
Receptions and food
Catering is in house only. External caterers and dry hire are not offered. The hotel has its own restaurants and bar, and it can offer vegan options and bespoke menus, including afternoon tea or a sharing feast style meal. With 13 event spaces across the hotel, you can usually separate the drinks reception, the meal and the evening party.
Staying
The hotel has 161 bedrooms and suites. Junior Suites can be offered as bridal or honeymoon rooms, subject to availability. Accessible rooms are available. The spa and leisure club has a heated indoor pool, sauna and steam rooms, which suits a relaxed morning after the wedding.
Getting there and the area
The estate sits on Cambridge Road at Thundridge, a short drive from Ware and the county town of Hertford. Ware has the nearest railway station. There is no shuttle, so plan taxis for guests arriving by train. Stansted Airport is the closest of the major airports.
Good to know
- Catering is in house only, with no external caterers.
- The golf course is a Jack Nicklaus II design, handy for guests who play.
- Viewings are arranged through the hotel events team by email or phone.
Frequently asked questions
Can we bring our own caterer?
No. Catering is provided by the hotel, with vegan options and bespoke menus on request.
Is there a place for an outdoor ceremony?
Yes. Garden Court has a walled garden and a summer house, and an outdoor ceremony package runs from May to September.
Are accessible rooms available?
Yes. The hotel lists accessible bedrooms, so mention your needs when you book.
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