Offley Place

Offley Place is a country house hotel in Great Offley, near Hitchin in Hertfordshire. The 17th-century manor house stands in 27 acres of parkland.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Offley Place is a strong fit for couples who want a country house wedding with room to make it their own. The Exclusive package gives you all 16 bedrooms for the wedding night, so the house is full of your people. You can choose the in-house caterers or a recommended supplier, and drinks and corkage options are clear, which suits couples who want to plan the day closely.

Ceremonies

Civil ceremonies are licensed in the Hester Ballroom, which holds up to 250 guests, and in the Conservatory in the Manor House, which holds up to 120. The Rose Garden and other indoor and outdoor spaces are also licensed. Ceremonies run at set afternoon times, and you must contact the local registrars before your booking is confirmed.

Receptions and food

The Hester Ballroom seats up to 250 for the wedding breakfast, with space for staging and a dance floor. The Conservatory seats up to 82 on round tables, and up to 118 when combined with the Spencer Restaurant. Music is licensed until midnight, and an After Hours Lounge can be added with drinks packages.

Staying

Sixteen bedrooms are available, all included in the Exclusive package. Room rates include breakfast, and there are no ground-floor bedrooms. Stays the night before are subject to availability.

Getting there and the area

Offley Place is on Kings Walden Road in Great Offley, a short drive from Hitchin and Luton. Free parking is available for the wedding party. The Chiltern Hills and the market towns of Hertfordshire are close by for photographs and guest outings.

The venue recommends that you provide meals for your suppliers on the day, so it is worth building this into your catering plan. Dry-hire packages include corkage, which can help if you prefer to bring your own drinks. Non-exclusive hire gives you private use of your chosen function room only, so decide early whether you want the whole house. Open days are held at the venue, and a show-round can be booked to see the rooms before you commit.

Good to know

• Free parking for the whole wedding party
• Exclusive hire includes all 16 bedrooms
• There are no ground-floor bedrooms