Dufferin Coaching Inn

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£1,400 - £1,400 for Venue Hire

Up to 100

7 Bedrooms

Exclusive Use

Wedding Licence

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Description

The stunning Dufferin Hall is a perfect venue for events as-is and can also be dressed up for a larger impact. The team at Dufferin Hall have worked with a number of outside caterers, florists and decorators and can offer recommendations to fit your style and needs. Additionally, Dufferin Hall is always open to working with new vendors and will work directly to ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. Ideal for any occasion, from small weddings with a big impact to welcoming parties following weddings abroad and elopements, the Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall’s £1400 hire fee includes event space with access for the 5 days leading up to your event, rustic tables and chairs, glasses a fully-stocked and staffed licensed bar as well as 7 beautiful bedrooms discounted for the bride and groom, family and friends to stay on their wedding night.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Janine

feel free to contact me for any enquiries, look forward to meeting you, best wishes Janine

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2010

No. of Weddings Hosted

Between 30 and 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Dufferin Coaching Inn

Venue Type

Event Venue

Dining Capacity

100

Reception Capacity

120

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Usual Access Time

04:00 PM

Usual Finish Time

01:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor Available

Wedding Licence

Venue

Exclusive Use

Open Flame Permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Grade I/II Listed Building

On-Site Parking

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Alcohol Licence

Pricing for Dufferin Coaching Inn

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£1,400

Maximum Price

£1,400

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Furniture included

Choice of preferred caterers

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Reviews for Dufferin Coaching Inn
(10)

Kyle & Tara

Happy couple married in January

April 2023

Fantastic day! Incredibly hospitable!

Janine was on top of everything and was just as invested in having an amazing day as we were. The Dufferin has an incredible rustic country house aesthetic which was perfect for our ocassion. Janine was also able to connect us with a number of other services that helped complete our day. She also incredibly sympathetic to everyone's hangovers the next day. Especially the groom...

Sarah & Ross

Happy couple married in June

March 2023

Wedding Reception at Dufferin Coaching Inn

We had our evening dinner reception at the Dufferin Coaching Inn. Janine went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly and things were was as stress free as possible both before, during and after our wedding day. She was an absolute delight to work with and all of our guests were full of praise for her wonderful hospitality! We would highly recommend the Dufferin Coaching Inn if you are considering it for your wedding.

Andrea and Tina

Happy couple married in September

March 2023

you have left us with Precious memories to last us

We celebrated our wedding in the Dufferin Coaching Inn on the 21st of September 2019. Janine was absolutely fantastic from the very start. Her friendly and bubbly personality put us at ease from the moment we met her, the venue was perfect for us, quaint and quirky in the middle of the spectacular village of Killyleagh, romantic in every way, down to the fairytale Castle for wedding photos. Janine could not have done enough for us, her professionalism throughout the whole day was first class.

Charl Marais

Wedding: March

March 2023

Challas Roast Catering

Great venue and Janine is great to work with!!

Patty Pommerening

Wedding: December

January 2023

The staff was gracious and very helpful

We were at the Hall for a wedding. The staff was gracious and very helpful. We loved our stay in Killyleagh and look forward to our next visit.

Was at a wedding it's a very quirky venue, small and intimate. The food was lovely and the staff very pleasant and friendly. Would highly recommend it.

Chelsea Hennedy

Happy couple married in December

December 2022

Absolutely lovely place!

Absolutely lovely place! I held my wedding in the event hall and stayed here the night of the wedding. Loved every bit of it! The hall is perfect to customize your wedding to be exactly what you want. It's a gorgeous space that can be done up with a lot or even a little and still look gorgeous. Breakfast is great and has a wide selection. Leontine is so nice and her wedding coordinator is so thoughtful. My wedding was so nice thanks to them.

Stayed here after my friends wedding. We had the wedding at the venue and Janine was amazing throughout the process and on the day. She went above and beyond to make the day run smoothly. The nights stay was great and so comfortable! The house is beautiful with lots of cosy areas to relax. Breakfast in the morning was very delicious.

Noeleen Drummond

Wedding: September

December 2022

Everything was 5 star

My son and his wife held their wedding reception at Dufferin 2 weeks ago. Absolutely everything was beautiful and spot on. Janine, the host is friendly, professional, effecient and never stops. Nothing is too much trouble and she anticipates your every need. Venue was beautiful and our room was spotless, comfortable and had absolutely everything you could possibly need. Everything was 5 star, including the Ulster fry breakfast. Can't recommend highly enough to anyone for wedding or anything else

sarah Thompson

Happy couple married in July

December 2022

You could not ask for a better host

We held our evening wedding reception at the Dufferin Coaching Inn, Janine went above and beyond throughout the planning process to ensure we had everything we needed. On the day, she was just incredible, multiple guests came up to us and said how wonderful she was accommodating, professional, cheery and polite. You could not ask for a better host. We stayed overnight and the breakfast the following day was incredible. Janine is a wonderful person and I highly recommend the venue for weddings an

Location & Contact Details for Dufferin Coaching Inn

Website

Phone

Address

33 High Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9QF, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Killyleagh is a pleasant 20 minute car drive from Belfast, making it an ideal escape from city life within a short distance from Northern Ireland's capital city.

Nearest Town

Killyleagh, Co Down

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A22

Nearest Train Station

Downpatrick

Nearest Airport

Belfast International Airport

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What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Choose your budget and date first, then approach your church or ceremony venue. Once you have these details confirmed, choosing your reception space is so much more enjoyable!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Wildflowers collected from the bride's mum's garden and arranged in vintage teapots and tin cans for a rustic but elegant look

Describe Dufferin Coaching Inn in 5 adjectives

Enchanting. Intimate. Affordable. Quirky. Approachable.

Where’s the best photo spot at Dufferin Coaching Inn?

Brides love to get a photo of their big arrival on the stone stairs which descend into the Dufferin Hall event space. Many couples also take advantage of good weather by having photos shot outside against the iconic yellow walls of the Dufferin Coaching Inn or nearby Killyleagh Castle or Strangford Lough.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Anything created using locally sourced ingredients, from fish caught on Strangford Lough to locally-raised beef, chicken and lamb.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Following the conclusion of the reception, the bride and groom typically slip off of the sitting room in Dufferin Coaching Inn with a few close friends to unwind in front of the fire before retiring for the evening.

What is Dufferin Coaching Inn most unique feature?

The entrance way into Dufferin Hall is well-loved by couples who wish to make an entrance. Many guests also love the adjoining bar which runs parallel to the main hall and is joined with rustic arches and cheerful blue doors. The snug in the bar portion of the space is usually crammed with revellers for the duration of the festivities.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We work directly with our brides and grooms to ensure that they have a fairytale wedding. The wedding party is given access to the venue space a week before the event, which is a huge draw for DIY brides who prefer to decorate themselves but would like to avoid the stressful scenario of decorating the day before the event. Unique touches ensure that the couple has a truly memorable and intimate day surrounded by their loved ones in a laid-back but beautiful environment.

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