GOODNESTONE PARK
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PENSHURST PLACE
The Little Hermitage , Gravesend www . littlehermitage . co . uk
The Little Hermitage is a splendid Grade II listed Georgian building dating from around 1703 . A stunning colonnaded white mansion , complete with beautifully manicured gardens and adorned with lavish , timeless interiors , this heritage home is certain to make a truly elegant backdrop to your day and photographs . A family owned business since 1995 , rest assured that your day will be no less than perfect with the help of a committed and understanding team .
Bradbourne House , East Malling www . bradbournehousekent . co . uk
A breathtakingly beautiful venue with charm , elegance , exquisite cuisine , true quality of service and attention to detail , this stunning wedding venue is set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland complete with a lake , waterfalls and ancient trees – a perfectly picturesque backdrop for photographs . The Grade I listed house was originally built in Tudor times , so makes for a historic setting for a day of elegance and splendour . Booking your wedding at Bradbourne House will mean you can enjoy exclusive use of the striking country manor and its surrounding grounds , exquisite culinary delights and a wedding expert to guide and assist you right through to your wedding day .
Goodnestone Park , nr Canterbury www . goodnestonepark . co . uk
A vast , privately owned estate located in the heart of stunning countryside . First built in 1704 , Goodnestone Park is steeped in rich history including frequent visits from the famous novelist , Jane Austen . As though from one of her books , beautiful gardens and surroundings provide the perfect setting for your cherished wedding photos . Accommodation includes the Grade II listed house , which has 12 bedrooms and can sleep up to 24 . Renovated in 2016 and offering a luxurious location , all the grandeur of the house ’ s history and the comfort of its modern furnishings provides the ideal place to stay and celebrate . Bonnington Cottage is also available to rent as extra accommodation for wedding guests . As from this year , all weddings will be held within the beautiful orangery marquee which is hired in conjunction with the house for two or three nights .
Penshurst Place , nr Tunbridge Wells www . penshurstplace . com
Found in the charming village of Penshurst between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells , Penshurst Place and Gardens combines rural escape with historic venue in the form of a gorgeous Elizabethan manor house surrounded by 11 acres of gardens . Whether you have always dreamed of an outdoor ceremony followed by a warm summer evening celebration , or a cosy winter wedding surrounded by crackling fires , foliage and candles , Penshurst Place is a venue to suit all seasons . Accommodate up to 136 guests , or as few as just the two of you . From the 14thcentury Baron ’ s Hall and Tudor banqueting rooms to the 11 acres of Elizabethan gardens and wider parkland , Penshurst Place is the perfect backdrop for your wedding , hidden among the rolling hills of the Kent countryside .
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