Swancar Farm Country House

Swancar Farm Country House is a converted farmstead on Trowell Moor, on the western edge of Nottingham close to the Derbyshire border. Old barns, a courtyard and a farmhouse kitchen sit together in open grounds, and the whole estate is hired by one wedding party at a time.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

With exclusive use, every room, barn and corner of the grounds belongs to your group for the day. Ceremony, drinks, dinner, party and bedrooms are all on one site and run by one team, so there is no moving guests between venues and no need to explain your plans to several different managers. The private cottage for the night before is a calm place to get ready together or apart.

Ceremonies

Civil ceremonies and civil partnerships take place in the Gallery, a lower barn with an intimate feel. If you prefer a church wedding, you can marry nearby and arrive at Swancar along the driveway for the reception.

Receptions and food

After the ceremony, drinks and canapés spill out across the barn, courtyard and grounds, which also make an easy backdrop for photographs. The wedding breakfast is served in the Oak Hall, with bare brick walls, old beams and strings of fairy lights. In-house chefs cook the food, and the bar serves champagne, wine and beer. As the evening winds down, guests can take a nightcap in the Orangery.

Staying

There are 11 bedrooms on site, including a bridal suite, so your closest guests can stay over. The Old Stables, a self-contained cottage, is set aside for the night before the wedding. The next morning, a cooked breakfast is served in the Old Farmhouse Kitchen.

Getting there and the area

Trowell sits between Nottingham and Ilkeston, a few minutes from junction 25 of the M1. Nottingham city centre and its station are around 20 minutes away by car, and East Midlands Airport is within easy reach.

Good to know

• The estate is hired on an exclusive basis.
• Food is prepared by in-house chefs.
• Open days are held through the year, booked by phone.