Hamswell House

(48)
£7,500 - £11,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 200
Bedrooms
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Description

"QUITE SIMPLY ONE OF ENGLAND'S MOST ROMANTICALLY BEAUTIFUL AND ENCHANTING HOUSES" The Country & Town House Little Black Book of Wedding Venues Hamswell House is a historic manor house on its own estate. It has an orangery and picturesque walled gardens and is surrounded by stunning countryside. It is a private estate not a hotel or a corporate events venue and that is what makes it so different. When you hold your ceremony and wedding reception at Hamswell, you will have the exclusive use of the orangery and the grounds for the day and evening to share with your guests. You can hold the ceremony inside the romantic 18th Century orangery with its Cotswold stone roof and huge arch windows. It can seat 40 inside, while the rest of the guests can watch and listen to the short ceremony from outside on the lawn. Following the service, you can join your guests for celebratory drinks on the terrace and enjoy the stunning rural views over the Hamswell Valley with the Westbury White Horse in the distance. The gardens and the backdrop of the house make the perfect setting for your wedding photographs. You and your guests are free to explore the walled gardens, pergola, C18 water garden with its waterlilies and Neptune fountain and the knot garden before moving to an elegant marquee for the evening celebration. We can accommodate up to 200 guests in a marquee for a seated dinner. What's more, you are free to bring your own wine and bubbly for the celebration. We do not charge corkage, which saves you a small fortune.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Rupert
Hamswell House is a magical place made for entertaining. We look forward to welcoming you here and showing you around.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of Hamswell House

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
200

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
Water View
Open Flame Permitted

Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted
Asian Catering
Halal Catering
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Kosher Catering

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Hamswell House

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£7,500
Maximum Price
£11,000
The venue cost includes the cost of the orangery and grounds. The cost of the bespoke marquee is extra. Marquee costs can vary depending on the number of guests. Free corkage.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Choice of preferred caterers

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£78
Our preferred caterers can offer a three-course wedding menu including canapes from £65 + VAT per head.
What is included in this pricing:
No corkage fee
Bespoke menu available
Menu tasting included
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included

Reviews for Hamswell House
(48)

Pippa Robinson
Happy couple married in July
October 2024
We had the most happy, fun-filled, wonderful day
We had the most magical wedding day at Hamswell House! It is such a stunning venue, in the most superb setting with gorgeous views over the rolling hills of Bath. Working with Rupert throughout was great, he was very helpful and responsive, and it was great to see him over our wedding weekend too. Rupert's recommended suppliers were fab and super reliable, and we were happy to be able to recommend a couple more from our wedding on to his list. We had the most happy, fun-filled, wonderful day and we would highly recommend it as a wedding venue.
Karina Round
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
A lot of our guests said it was the best wedding they have been to
Mat and I had our Summer wedding at Hamswell house on Saturday 27th July and Sunday 28th July and it was the best decision we made. From the very first time we saw Hamswell house, we were blown away by how beautiful the house and grounds are and the incredible views of the countryside. It was the perfect place for us to have an outdoor summer wedding where we could get married, surrounded by nature with our nearest and dearest! On our wedding day, Hamswell house looked pristine. In the evening the lanterns looked stunning and the little touches they did didn’t go unnoticed. From the get go, we had guests complimenting the venue and the different areas we could explore as the wedding day went on- from the entrance walk to the beautiful house, to the ceremony under the lime tree, to the orangery confetti shot, the reception drinks with breathtaking views and the beautiful marquee setup, there was a lot of variety and this kept our guests guessing! We even had a very special golden hour photoshoot in the field above the house. Rupert, the owner was very friendly and helpful, always answering emails efficiently and providing recommendations. It was great to have such accommodating hosts as our allies for our big day. From the beginning, you were so welcoming. We were made to feel very welcome on the Sunday, when we all returned for a relaxed Sunday buffet which turned into fun games on the lawn afterwards. We cannot recommend Hamswell house highly enough for a wedding! It was the best weekend of our lives and a lot of our guests said it was the best wedding they have been to as well. Thank you so much Rupert and Hamswell House for such fond memories. I am sure we will return for a little wander in the future, to walk down memory lane!
Georgia Daly
Happy couple married in June
August 2024
An Incredible venue
Hamswell House is an incredible wedding venue that you won't regret choosing! The location in the Somerset countryside is breathtakingly beautiful and provided a stunning backdrop for our special day. From the very start, communication with Rupert was seamless and easy. He was relaxed and accommodating, allowing us to personalise our wedding exactly as we envisioned. Our guests were thoroughly impressed and couldn't stop raving about the gorgeous grounds and scenery. We would wholeheartedly recommend Hamswell to anyone looking to make their wedding day truly memorable.
Jack Mauduit
Happy couple married in May
August 2024
A truly magical venue - our guests were totally blown away by the surrounding beauty
Simply stunning venue for the best day of our lives (11th May). We would wholeheartedly recommend! The Hamswell team made us very welcome from start to finish and offered us lots of help and guidance in the build up to the day. I must also mention the gardeners at Hamswell who have produced something very special which elevates this to a truly magical venue - our guests were totally blown away by the surrounding beauty. Thank you so much Hamswell - a day we’ll never forget.
Georgina Bowie
Happy couple married in May
August 2024
We would recommend Hamswell House to anyone in a heartbeat
We got married at Hamswell House during the early May bank holiday and it was such a special day. We had guests travel from Australia and South Africa, so were keen to give them the quintessential English countryside wedding they deserved. The setting certainly did not disappoint and we have had so many compliments on how beautiful the wedding was - from the marquee setup, to the flowers, to the delicious food served by Epic Caterers. The gardens are kept in an immaculate condition and I can imagine look pristine all year round. We would recommend Hamswell House as wedding venue to anyone in a heartbeat and we will always look back on our wedding day with very fond memories. Thank you so much to Rupert and all the Hamswell suppliers.
Jack Franklin
Happy couple married in August
December 2023
The most beautiful wedding venue imaginable!
The most beautiful wedding venue imaginable! We had an incredible day and Rupert was so helpful throughout - always available to answer questions, etc. Couldn't recommend the place more highly!
Hatty Stuckes
Happy couple married in May
November 2023
Beautiful wisteria blooming and Stunning grounds
What an exceptional day at Hamswell House! We hosted our wedding reception at this glorious location at the end of May - looking down Swainswick Valley, with beautiful wisteria blooming and stunning grounds this provided our guests from abroad with more than a taste of a truly English wedding. Would highly recommend and the owner was a delight and quick to respond to all our queries. Thank you!
Alice Udale-Smith
Happy couple married in June
November 2023
Georgeous gardens, Wonderful views
We got married here in June 2023 and would highly recommend it as a venue! Gorgeous gardens, wonderful views and Rupert is an incredibly knowledgeable and helpful host.
Sarah Calascione
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
An absolutely perfect venue
Hamswell House was an absolutely perfect venue for us to get married, and I couldn't recommend it enough to anyone considering it! We knew as soon as we drove down the drive that it was special, but then we completely fell in love with it when Rupert pointed out the beautiful 400-year-old lime tree (under which we ended up having the ceremony), the gardens that hosts the oldest wisteria in England (!) and we saw the unreal views over the countryside. The house itself is also absolutely stunning, creating a beautiful backdrop for the day. As it is a home and not solely a wedding venue, there are a limited number of weddings hosted there a year which makes it feel all the more special, and means you have the days before to set up and you aren't rushed out of there afterwards. We even had the option to host a lunch there the day after the wedding to debrief with our guests and extend the celebrations, which was such a highlight. Rupert was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process, answering all of our questions and sharing his experience to help us with logistics, it made the whole process of planning the wedding SO much smoother, particularly as we were doing so from abroad! We couldn't have hoped for a happier day and we are so thankful we trusted our instincts and booked this amazing venue. If you are thinking about it definitely do it you won't regret it!
Jack Sampson
Happy couple married in July
October 2023
To picture our wedding day without Hamswell House is to not picture it at all
To picture our wedding day without Hamswell House is to not picture it at all. Hamswell was the first and last venue we viewed. It is large, versatile, and picture-perfect. Rupert is a helpful, honest, and very knowledgeable ally as you plan and hurtle towards your wedding day. We hope many more will have the pleasure of holding their wedding at Hamswell.

Location & Contact Details for Hamswell House

Wedding Venue Address

Hamswell, Bath, Gloucestershire, BA1 9DG, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Directions on our website at www.hamswellhouse.co.uk

Nearest Town

Bath/Bristol

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Junction 18 of the M4

Nearest Train Station

Bath

Nearest Airport

Bristol

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Hamswell House?

I cannot choose. There have been too many wonderful, happy celebrations. This place is just the perfect backdrop for the party of a lifetime

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

Book the venue, then the rest will fall into place.

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

Each wedding here is different - so whatever expresses the bride's personality

Describe Hamswell House in 5 adjectives

Historic, Romantic, Magical, Beautiful, Atmospheric

Where’s the best photo spot at Hamswell House?

The Terraced Gardens

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Hamswell House?

I am sworn to secrecy as far as the weddings are concerned, but we also have movies here where the stars have included Eddie Redmayne and Gemma Arterton.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Anything from our recommended caterers - all are delicious

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Bacon sandwiches

What is Hamswell House most unique feature?

The amazing views, beautiful walled gardens and the C18th water garden

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our team
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne
Bridebook Special OfferFree Corkage