Civil ceremonies & Civil partnerships
Hartlip Place has been a venue for civil ceremonies since 1989 and is also proud to have held one of the first civil partnership ceremonies in 2006.
The majority of ceremonies take place in the loggia next to the large pond with its fountain. It is the ideal setting for a relaxed and memorable ceremony with your family and friends. The ducks are usually gliding around on the pond and the peacocks are frequently to be seen sitting on the roof watching the ceremony.
If preferred, or in the case of bad weather, the ceremony can be held in the formal drawing room. This is a particularly elegant room and is equally attractive in the winter with the open fire alight as it is in summer with the sun streaming in through the large south facing windows, which overlook the gardens.
Receptions
Receptions are usually held in a marquee on the croquet lawn next to the secret rose garden. Whether you would like a formal sit-down meal, a buffet or a more informal hog-roast or barbeque, we will do our utmost to ensure that your day is tailored to your exact requirements.
We will introduce you to the marquee company and any caterers, florists, photographers, bars etc. that you may wish to use. (We even have a chocolatier in the village who can make you a beautiful and exclusive chocolate wedding cake!) If, however, you have contacts we are very happy for you to use them.*
We limit the number of ceremonies and receptions that we hold each year so that each can be a unique occasion. We do not aim to be a big commercial venue. Hartlip Place is our family home which we are very happy to share with you on your very special day.
We have a frequently asked questions page on our website that may help you if you have any other queriess.
Hartlip Place is only a few minutes drive from both the M2 and the M20, which makes our location ideal for guests from all areas of the country. We are 45 minutes from Gatwick , Dover and Eurotunnel.
Guest Bedrooms
We have two guest bedrooms. These are available for Bed and Breakfast or can be hired just for the day of the ceremony so that you have a private room in the house in which you can change or just take time out.
The main bedroom has a four-poster bed, the luxury of an open fire in winter and a large en-suite bathroom which is often used by brides and their bridesmaids to have their hair/make-up done the morning of the ceremony.
The Indian Room is a lovely sunny room which has a recently refurbished luxurious private bathroom just across the corridor.
Price per room (including breakfast): £90
Day hire rate on application
I am always pleased to answer queries and we will do our best to help you with any special requests that you may have. Do telephone or e-mail us and make an appointment to visit so that we can talk through your requirements.
Sophie Ratcliffe
(Owner)
