Frequently Asked Questions 


  • Yes, we have three licensed areas for hosting civil ceremonies and partnerships. Our drawing room, our main hall and beneath our garden pergola.

  • The dogs of our wedding couples are allowed in the communal areas of the house and garden. Unfortunately we do not allow dogs in the guest bedrooms.

  • The property is grade II listed and accessibility for wheelchairs is restricted to the ground floor and garden. There is a ground floor toilet but it is not a dedicated disabled toilet.

  • Ceremony

    Indoor ceremony - 50 guests
    Outdoor ceremony - 80 guests

    Dining

    House - dining for up to 36 guests
    House - sharing platters for 40+ guests
    Marquee - dining for up to 80 guests

    Evening

    House - 74 evening guests
    Marquee - 100 evening guests

  • To ensure you have the best experience, we request that you use our nominated supplier for formal dining services. For more informal options, including food trucks, hog roasts and pizza ovens, you are welcome to use a supplier of your choice, provided they have relevant food hygiene, insurances certificates and references.

  • We have six ensuite double bedrooms available on-site. Most of them are able to fit an extra Z-bed for children (we can provide two Z-beds).

    If you need additional rooms, the village pub, The Welby Arms, offers three double rooms on its ground floor. https://thewelbyarmsallington.com/accommodation/

    The Barn is also just a stone's throw away and offers three luxury self-catering apartments. https://www.thebarnallington.com/suites

  • Yes! You have hired the house for the day or weekend so you can decorate the house how you like? We do have list of suppliers that we recommend but its up to you!

  • No. The packages we advertise are simply sample of what can be achieved for a set amount, We charge a set amount for the hire of the house and we will work with you to create a day that suits you!

  • Yes, as long as its biodegradable or real petals.

  • Guests from the night before can check out until 10am the morning of the wedding. We will get one room ready for 11am for the bridal party to get ready in with the rest of the guest rooms finished by 3pm at the latest (usually earlier).

    Why not book a room the night before and stay with your bridal party and wake up without the stress and have breakfast in your room, even better book one of our exclusive use weekend packages and get settled in the night before!

  • Due to the Manor being centrally located in the the Village of Allington we are unable to have fireworks.