Arts and Crafts manor hotel in 38 acres · Little Horwood, near Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
5.01 reviewAn independent Arts and Crafts manor near Milton Keynes with licensed ceremony spaces indoors and out, bedrooms on site and a boutique spa.
Horwood House Hotel & Spa is an independent hotel, spa and estate near Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire. At the end of a sweeping, tree-lined drive stands the Grade II listed Arts and Crafts manor house, bursting with period character, from its grand staircase and spectacular chandeliers to its lead light windows and intricate stonework. A contemporary wing sits beside it, a fusion of cool Scandinavian chic and botanical motifs, with refurbished bedrooms that reflect the woods, lawns and wildlife of the grounds. The gardener Percy Thrower was born here, and his horticultural influence is everywhere, from the artwork to the Manor Library, where the walls are themed around the old apple orchards that once grew at Horwood.
The manor looks over manicured lawns, and the hotel keeps the house as a photogenic backdrop to a celebration. On the morning of the wedding, the Manor Suites on the top floor of the original house serve as dressing rooms, with views down the driveway, so the couple can watch guests arrive. A dedicated wedding team is on hand through the day. The welcome is warm and informal, and with plenty of bedrooms on site nobody has to rush away. Dining is open to non-residents too, from lunch and afternoon tea to dinner, and the house is also somewhere to return to for anniversaries and gatherings after the wedding.
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Facts checked 5 October 2026
The Drawing Room is a light and airy room for exchanging vows, with high ceilings, a grand stone fireplace and an impressive bay window. Neutral tones and subtly glistening wall coverings finish the room. It leads directly to the Manor Bar and a panelled seating area, with stone steps down to the grounds. The Eyre and Cook Suites are also licensed for larger numbers. Outdoors, the Blossom Garden is licensed for weddings and is reached past the lily pond and through the Secret Garden gate, with views back to the house. Vows can also be exchanged on the Manor House steps or beneath the ancient oak, and the Well, hidden in the woodland, is another setting for blessings and renewals.
After the ceremony, the celebrations ramp up with a drinks reception in the house or the grounds. Prosecco, cocktail, Champagne or gin bars can be set up, accompanied by the chef's homemade canapés. There is plenty of space for outdoor games to keep children amused. Wedding breakfasts usually take place in the Eyre and Cook Suites, light and generous rooms that can be dressed to complement the chosen style and palette. The Cook Suite is the largest room, with space for up to 250 guests, and the Eyre Suite has direct access to the terrace and lawn. For a more intimate meal, the Drawing Room has views across the grounds. The evening is a party, with a dance floor.
A bedroom for the night before the wedding is included in the wedding package, with use of the swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym from check-in. The Blossom Package includes a deluxe double the night before and an Executive Suite on the wedding night, with an upgrade to a Manor Suite, the ideal honeymoon suite. Bedrooms in the courtyard stables suit immediate family and the wedding party. H Spa, the boutique spa, offers day packages for a bridal party.
The Blossom and Wisteria packages both include a wedding breakfast and evening food. Blossom is a three-course wedding breakfast with tea, coffee and petit fours, and an evening buffet of five items from the finger buffet menu. A complimentary tasting session is offered. Couples with a caterer in mind can choose dry hire, which includes a dedicated, fully equipped kitchen for caterers. Harry's Bar & Kitchen serves light fish dishes, salads, steaks and charcoal grill dishes.
Grade II listed, with a carved oak staircase, leaded windows and stone steps under wisteria.
The Manor HouseA walled lily pond garden with a fountain, leading to the licensed Blossom Garden.
The lily pond
The largest room, with its own entrance, foyer and bar, for 180 at dinner and 250 in the evening.
The Cook SuiteThree suites at the top of the house with bay windows over the drive or the lily pond.
Manor Suites
Separate sitting and sleeping areas under vaulted ceilings, bay windows, and bathrooms with twin sinks and walk-in rain showers. Offered as the couple's suite and for getting ready.
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A king-size bed, separate lounge and a sofa bed for up to two children under 12, with a terrace outside.
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A king-size bed with a separate lounge area, coffee machine and fridge; included on the wedding night in the Blossom package.
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King rooms in the old stables around the courtyard, with bath and shower; suited to immediate family and the wedding party.
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Larger rooms that can take a trundle bed for a child under 12; some are dog-friendly.
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Double rooms with a bath and shower; adapted rooms are available on request.
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Milton Keynes Central is the closest railway station, a mainline station with regular links to London, Birmingham and Manchester. Luton is the nearest airport, and Heathrow is just over an hour's drive. Electric vehicle charging points are on site, and a cycle rack stands in the stable courtyard. Guests with specific requirements or accessibility needs are encouraged to contact the hotel in advance.
Horwood House, Mursley Road, Little Horwood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK17 0PH, United Kingdom
Transfers. Milton Keynes Central is the nearest station.
Parking. EV charging points (ROAM app) and a cycle rack in the stable courtyard.
Bletchley (West Midlands Trains (London Northwestern Railway)) is the nearest station, about 5.2 miles from the venue in a straight line.
Blossom:
Wisteria adds two glasses of Prosecco and three canapés on arrival, an Executive Suite the night before and a Manor Suite on the wedding night.
Sweetpea Sundays includes a Manor Suite on the wedding night and two Classic Double rooms for family or friends.
A complimentary tasting session is offered, and a three-course dinner with a bottle of house wine on the first anniversary.
Very helpful & friendly staff on reception, had a problem with the room having a boxed in extractor, cannot sleep with white noise. It was dealt with immediately and they found us a new room. Hotel, overall was clean. Food in the restaurant was delicious. Friendly, cheerful service. Awareness of food allergies. Lovely building and grounds. Ample parking. Good price on a winter deal, use of sauna, swimming pool & steam room. Evening meal included £26 each, we both had two courses within that and a lovely buffet breakfast, was £160. Would suggest that 1 male, 1 female & 1 disabled shower in spa area might not be enough if hotel was very busy.
Weddings at Horwood House Hotel & Spa start from £120 per guest.
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