New research conducted by ethical jewellery brand Sacet has revealed the top country wedding venues across the UK that would make the perfect location for an autumnal ceremony.
By analysing a number of factors (including guest capacity, number of reviews, professionalism, quality of service and value for money) of over 30 wedding venues that offer barn, country and forest-style weddings in the UK, the top 10 were revealed.
Brinsop Court Manor House and Barn, in Hereford, has been crowned the overall winner, with top ratings across all factors (quality of service, response time, professionalism, value for money flexibility and average rating). It also had the most number of reviews and can hold between 30 to 250 guests.
In second place was Stanford Farm, based in Shrewsbury, which can cater to up to 200 guests, with prices starting from £2,950. This came joint second with another Hereford venue, Bredenbury Court Barns, which boasts a rustic decor, seating up to 200 people and has 41 reviews.
In third place, we have The Woodlands, based in Lutterworth, in Leicestershire, which had 24 reviews and top ratings for quality of service, professionalism and value for money. With options for outdoor or indoor ceremonies, its wooden decor makes for the perfect rustic wedding in autumn.
Other venues that made the top 10 best country wedding venue list include Oaktree Farm in Newark, Pencarrow in Bodmin and Colehayes Park in Ashburton.
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