Travel Guides | December 23, 2024

12 Intimate Wedding Venues for 2025

Ed Maughan

Planning a small, unforgettable wedding? Intimate venues with onsite accommodation make it easy to celebrate with your closest family and friends while staying relaxed and stress-free. From picturesque countryside retreats to stylish European escapes, these handpicked venues offer more than just a place to say “I do”—they provide a unique backdrop for your big day and the perfect spaces for everyone to stay before and after the festivities.

Whether you’re dreaming of a rustic barn in the UK, a sun-soaked villa in Europe, or something a little different like glamping pods or festival-style setups, these venues cater to a range of styles and themes. With onsite accommodation, your guests won’t have to worry about traveling between the ceremony and their rooms, leaving more time for fun, laughter, and making memories together.

In this blog, we’ve rounded up 12 stunning intimate wedding venues across the UK and Europe, perfect for couples looking to keep their day personal yet extraordinary. From romantic countryside settings to quirky outdoor spaces with a touch of festival magic, these venues are ideal for a wedding that feels truly yours.

Ready to find the place where your forever starts? Let’s dive in!

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Ashbourne

Knockerdown Cottages, Derbyshire

A truly unique destination wedding venue awaits you and your guests at Knockerdown Wedding Village. We welcome you to a wonderful countryside residence.

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Welshpool

Bryn Tanat Hall, Powys

Welsh Shropshire border wedding venue for bespoke and intimate summer or winter weddings for up to 40 guests. 14 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens with 2 spaces licensed for civil ceremonies. Great catering, accommodation for guests and wonderful photo opportunities.

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Walsingham

Barsham Barns, Norfolk

Barsham Barns offers a pretty, tranquil setting for your wedding reception or weekend party, just five miles from the North Norfolk coast. We can help with catering and make sure your day is special.

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Bournemouth

Tudor Grange, Bournemouth

Bournemouth Tudor-style luxury family holiday house perfect for 3 generation families, friends, special occasions, small weddings and corporate groups. Hot tub and extensive gardens. Walk to beach and town with bars and restaurants.

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Camelford

Ta Mill, Cornwall

Magical bespoke licensed wedding venue in North Cornwall countryside. Options for outdoor and indoor ceremonies plus catering packages. Gorgeous views of Bodmin Moor and fabulous photo locations.

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Lelant

The Beach Houses, Cornwall

Beachside wedding venue for informal ceremonies and celebrations. Dog friendly venue with boat access. Intimate venue for celebrations with accommodation for up to 22.

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Isle of Purbeck

Smedmore House, Dorset

Historic setting for a Dorset country house wedding, available with exclusive use and a civil licence. Wedding accommodation for 16 members of your party. List of recommended caterers.

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Devizes

Mill Farm Glamping, Wiltshire

Harvest happy memories at Mill Farm: create your dream country wedding in the heart of Wiltshire countryside at our luxury glamping site that includes a fairytale treehouse and Shire Houses.

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Tabanac

Chateau Sentout, France

Best kept secret in Bordeaux! Set within forest and meadows, with 2 receptions rooms, arcades, stone towers, a chapel, gardens, 24 bedrooms and a heated swimming pool. Romantic wedding venue for 100.

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Llanidloes

Glyngynwydd Cottages, Powys

Beautiful Mid Wales wedding venue in lovely valley location close to Llanidloes. Licensed for civil ceremonies in woodland and wedding barn with maximum seating for 120 guests. Bespoke ceremonies and celebrations plus great on site accommodation. Fantastic photo opportunities.

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Tomintoul

Delnabo, Scottish Highlands

Cairngorms National Park intimate DIY wedding venue for up to 30 guests. Low key ceremonies and celebrations in stunning location with photo opportunities galore. Ghillies Hall events space coming soon for banqueting.

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Fraserburgh

Cortes House, Aberdeenshire

A magical venue for intimate weddings under an hour from Aberdeen. An exclusive use Regency mansion, taking up to 65 for the wedding banquet (or 120 with a marquee), with 12 bedrooms for the party to stay over.

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