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Price: £4,000 – £7,000
Guests: 80
Bedrooms: 16
Description
Description
A Historic Manor Perfect for Your Modern Wedding
Nestled in the beautiful Kent countryside just outside Canterbury, Howfield Manor Hotel offers a timeless and elegant setting for your wedding day. With a history dating back to 1181, this stunning manor brings a unique historic charm to your celebration. Set within five acres of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and a private lake, it’s the perfect venue for couples looking for a private, stylish countryside wedding.
Flexible Spaces for Your Ceremony and Reception
Howfield Manor gives you plenty of options to create the perfect wedding atmosphere. Say your vows outdoors on the scenic patio overlooking the gardens, or choose the intimate indoor ceremony room for a cozier feel. The venue comfortably seats up to 80 guests for your wedding breakfast and can host up to 150 guests for an evening reception.
Personalized Planning and Expert In-House Services
The experienced team at Howfield Manor is dedicated to making your wedding planning smooth and stress-free. You’ll have a dedicated wedding coordinator who works closely with you to customize a package that fits your vision perfectly. The venue also offers in-house catering by skilled chefs, a curated wine list, and professional DJ.
Comfortable Accommodation and Guest Convenience
For you and your guests’ convenience, Howfield Manor Hotel features 16 charming ensuite bedrooms, including a special bridal suite for the happy couple. Wedding parties can benefit from special room rates, making it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy the celebration. Plus, ample on-site parking ensures hassle-free arrivals and departures.
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Name of Wedding Contact: Muriel
Congratulations on your engagement, we'd love to meet you! Please enquire through Bridebook, so we can start your journey.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Overview of Howfield Manor Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
120
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
16
Sleeps No. of People
33
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Fireworks permitted
Dancefloor available
Wedding license
Confetti permitted
Wedding Venue Details
Marquee permitted
Exclusive use
On-site parking
In-house wedding coordinator
Landscaped gardens
Open Flame Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
Pet friendly
Wedding Catering
In-house catering
In-House Wine List
Alcohol license
Vegan catering
External catering permitted
Mediterranean
Hog Roast
Bar
Pricing for Howfield Manor Hotel
Pricing for Howfield Manor Hotel
What's Included?
Guest accommodation included
Couple accommodation included
Exclusive use
What’s included in our Venue only option:
Exclusively yours for the entire day and evening offering you access to all areas of the venue
Private Entrance for you & your guests.
Full use of the Marquee, Manor Room/Oak Room and Tranquil gardens
Ceremony Area, Lake View or Oak Room
Full co-ordination service
Dedicated private bar area available, with fridges & equipment.
Outdoor seating areas
Chiavari chairs, tables, luxurious linen
Glassware for formal dining
Table settings, cutlery & chinaware
Dressing Room for any daytime preparations
All 16 rooms on a bed & breakfast basis
Dance floor
P.A. system for background music and speeches
Ambience lighting within all inside and outdoor areas
Cake stand and knife
Ornate frame to display your seating plan
Outdoor easel to display your welcome sign
Fully concealed heating system within the Event Suite
Ample parking for all guests (cars may be left overnight)
2 Staff members throughout the day, Night Porter on duty.
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- LLuke , Married on 02/10/202509/12/2025Fantastic venue!Fantastic venue!Muriel and Kevin helped us to plan a magical day and we’re forever grateful for them helping us to plan our special day. No ask was too big, and all the staff we encountered were really friendly. Thank you so much for everything!Muriel and Kevin helped us to plan a magical day and we’re forever grateful for them helping us to plan our special day. No ask was too big, and all the staff we encountered were really friendly. Thank you so much for everything!
- KKaylie , Married on 23/08/202509/12/2025Perfect Venue, Perfect Day!Perfect Venue, Perfect Day!Howfield Manor was the perfect choice for our wedding. Our day was absolutely perfect and couldn't have asked for it to go any better than it did. The staff made the whole day calm and relaxed and the service they brought was fantastic. We had such an amazing day and we couldnt of done it without Muriel, Kevin and the team. With all the support and help from yourselves since the moment we viewed the venue to the day. They were always very easy to work with and nothing was ever an issue.Howfield Manor was the perfect choice for our wedding. Our day was absolutely perfect and couldn't have asked for it to go any better than it did. The staff made the whole day calm and relaxed and the service they brought was fantastic. We had such an amazing day and we couldnt of done it without Muriel, Kevin and the team. With all the support and help from yourselves since the moment we viewed the venue to the day. They were always very easy to work with and nothing was ever an issue.
- MMegan , Married on 28/07/202509/12/202528/07/25 Thank you Howfield!!28/07/25 Thank you Howfield!!Howfield Manor is the perfect place! Muriel, Kevin and the team were absolutely incredible from start to finish. Right from the moment we drive through the gates on the open day, we knew it was the only place we wanted to be. Besides the gorgeous grounds, everyone was so welcoming, attentive and were doing all they could to make our experience and wedding day relaxing and easy. I would recommend it to absolutely everyone planning a wedding.Howfield Manor is the perfect place! Muriel, Kevin and the team were absolutely incredible from start to finish. Right from the moment we drive through the gates on the open day, we knew it was the only place we wanted to be. Besides the gorgeous grounds, everyone was so welcoming, attentive and were doing all they could to make our experience and wedding day relaxing and easy. I would recommend it to absolutely everyone planning a wedding.
- VViktorija , Married on 07/06/202509/12/2025The best venue for a wedding!The best venue for a wedding!Thank you so much for making our wedding perfect. Muriel, Kevin and their team were so attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The venue was amazing and beautiful. If you are planning your special day, I don't think you'll find anything better than Howfield Manor. We have made memories that we will stay with us forever. Mr and Mrs GarnerThank you so much for making our wedding perfect. Muriel, Kevin and their team were so attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The venue was amazing and beautiful. If you are planning your special day, I don't think you'll find anything better than Howfield Manor. We have made memories that we will stay with us forever. Mr and Mrs Garner
- KKerry , Married on 31/05/202509/12/2025Fantastic wedding venueFantastic wedding venueThe moment we saw Howfield manor and grounds we fell in love with it and both knew we wanted to have our wedding here. Muriel was very supportive from the beginning and talked us through each step. We had an amazing outside ceremony at the lakeside gazebo We loved the marquee reception with the outside bar and all our guests remarked on how nice the venue and staff are especially Muriel. we are so glad we chose Howfield manor for our wedding day and would recommend to other couples The moment we saw Howfield manor and grounds we fell in love with it and both knew we wanted to have our wedding here. Muriel was very supportive from the beginning and talked us through each step. We had an amazing outside ceremony at the lakeside gazebo We loved the marquee reception with the outside bar and all our guests remarked on how nice the venue and staff are especially Muriel. we are so glad we chose Howfield manor for our wedding day and would recommend to other couples
- SSarah , Married on 30/12/202409/12/2025Sarah & Neil's wedding 30th December.Sarah & Neil's wedding 30th December.We decided to have our wedding at Howfield Manor for 2 simple reasons:- 1. its a beautiful venue and 2. Muriel and Kevin run a fantastic and accommodating wedding service. Muriel is super efficient with a flexible and friendly touch taking time to meet with us several times before the wedding and making the day run like clock-work. The whole team from reception to bar to wait staff have a wonderful friendly way to them generating a family feel. The food was great quality and value for moneyWe decided to have our wedding at Howfield Manor for 2 simple reasons:- 1. its a beautiful venue and 2. Muriel and Kevin run a fantastic and accommodating wedding service. Muriel is super efficient with a flexible and friendly touch taking time to meet with us several times before the wedding and making the day run like clock-work. The whole team from reception to bar to wait staff have a wonderful friendly way to them generating a family feel. The food was great quality and value for money
- Louise , Married on 31/05/202409/12/2025Wedding venue Wedding venueHowfield Manor was the first wedding venue we visited. From the moment we stepped into the building we felt at home. The surroundings are beautiful and the staff were excellent. We knew we had found our dream wedding venue. They were professional from the start right up to our big day. We feel they became friends and truly part of our wedding day. We have visited many times before our big day and will continue to visit since we have been married. It’s a very special place.Howfield Manor was the first wedding venue we visited. From the moment we stepped into the building we felt at home. The surroundings are beautiful and the staff were excellent. We knew we had found our dream wedding venue. They were professional from the start right up to our big day. We feel they became friends and truly part of our wedding day. We have visited many times before our big day and will continue to visit since we have been married. It’s a very special place.
- KKatherine , Married on 18/03/202409/12/2025Beautiful, hassle-free experienceBeautiful, hassle-free experienceWe had an intimate wedding and everyone who wanted to, could stay on site which was great but they do cater for larger weddings. The oak room is stunning for the ceremony and then we moved to the marquee room for the reception. Staff were friendly, professional, efficient and so easy to deal with.The whole experience was hassle-free. The grounds are stunning for photography but even on wet days there are plenty of areas for beautiful pictures. We had an intimate wedding and everyone who wanted to, could stay on site which was great but they do cater for larger weddings. The oak room is stunning for the ceremony and then we moved to the marquee room for the reception. Staff were friendly, professional, efficient and so easy to deal with.The whole experience was hassle-free. The grounds are stunning for photography but even on wet days there are plenty of areas for beautiful pictures.
- EEmily , Married on 14/08/202309/12/2025Perfect day, thank you!Perfect day, thank you!Highly recommend Howfield Manor as a wedding venue, Muriel was amazing from the moment we enquired to the day of the wedding and the rest of the staff on the day were wonderful. The grounds are beautiful and the outside area to get married was perfect! It was exactly what we wanted, thank you Howfield Manor!Highly recommend Howfield Manor as a wedding venue, Muriel was amazing from the moment we enquired to the day of the wedding and the rest of the staff on the day were wonderful. The grounds are beautiful and the outside area to get married was perfect! It was exactly what we wanted, thank you Howfield Manor!
- AAna-Cristina , Married on 02/09/202309/12/2025Dream wedding receptionDream wedding receptionWe had the best wedding reception at Howfield Manor. From the moment I started planning it all with Muriel (their wedding planner) everything fell right into place and she answered all our questions and made sure our vision turned into reality for our special day. I cannot thank everyone at Howfield Manor enough for all the care and the attention they showered us with. The marquee looked amazing, the service was impeccable and everyone there made us feel very special. We had the best wedding reception at Howfield Manor. From the moment I started planning it all with Muriel (their wedding planner) everything fell right into place and she answered all our questions and made sure our vision turned into reality for our special day. I cannot thank everyone at Howfield Manor enough for all the care and the attention they showered us with. The marquee looked amazing, the service was impeccable and everyone there made us feel very special.
Location & Contact Details for Howfield Manor Hotel
Location & Contact Details for Howfield Manor Hotel
Travel Notes
The hotel is just off the A28 Ashford Road between Chartham and Central Canterbury. Look for Howfield Lane, a small turning from the A28. After turning onto Howfield Lane, the hotel drive way is on the right hand side.
On your Sat-Nav enter CT4 7HQ
Nearest Town
Canterbury
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A28
Nearest Train Station
Canterbury
Nearest Airport
London Gatwick Airport
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FAQs
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What is the historical significance of Howfield Manor Hotel as a wedding venue?
Howfield Manor Hotel dates back to 1181, offering a unique historic charm that adds timeless elegance to your wedding day in the picturesque Kent countryside.
Where is Howfield Manor Hotel located?
Howfield Manor Hotel is located just outside Canterbury, Kent, England, with the postcode CT4 7HQ, nestled within five acres of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and a private lake.
What types of wedding ceremony spaces are available at Howfield Manor?
The venue offers flexible ceremony options including:
- Outdoor ceremonies on the scenic patio overlooking the gardens.
- Intimate indoor ceremony room for a cozy setting.
How many guests can Howfield Manor Hotel accommodate for a wedding?
Howfield Manor comfortably seats up to 80 guests for the wedding breakfast and can host up to 150 guests for the evening reception.
Does Howfield Manor provide wedding planning services?
Yes, each couple has a dedicated wedding coordinator who works closely to customize packages and ensure smooth, stress-free planning tailored to your vision.
Are catering and entertainment services included at Howfield Manor Hotel?
Yes, the venue offers in-house catering by skilled chefs, a curated wine list, and professional DJ
What accommodation options does Howfield Manor offer for wedding guests?
Howfield Manor features 16 charming ensuite bedrooms, including a special bridal suite. Wedding parties benefit from special room rates for added convenience and comfort.
Is parking available on-site for guests attending a wedding at Howfield Manor?
Yes, ample on-site parking is available, ensuring hassle-free arrivals and departures for all your wedding guests.
Can the wedding venue accommodate outdoor receptions or events?
Yes, Howfield Manor’s extensive grounds allow for marquee setups, ideal for larger receptions or outdoor celebrations surrounded by beautiful countryside scenery.
What makes Howfield Manor Hotel an ideal countryside wedding venue?
Its combination of historic charm, picturesque gardens, flexible spaces, dedicated planning services, in-house catering, accommodation, and scenic tranquility makes Howfield Manor the perfect stylish and private countryside wedding venue.
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftBottle of Prosecco.
Bridebook Special OfferProsecco for the couples table when booking through Bridebook.