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Sopwell House
A Georgian country house hotel with 12 acres of grounds and two function suites, St Albans, Hertfordshire
£165Starting fromper guest
Up to 300Guestsseated for dinner
16 kmNearest airportin a straight line, Luton
Sopwell House is a five-star Georgian country house hotel in St Albans, with the St Alban Suite and the Mountbatten for wedding breakfasts, a gazebo and walled garden for outdoor ceremonies, and a spa on site.
Sopwell House is a Georgian country house hotel in St Albans, set in 12 acres of Hertfordshire countryside. The house has a long recorded history as a private residence before it became a hotel, and it is now run by the family that owns it, close to the M1, the M25 and the St Albans rail stations.
Weddings are held across two main function suites and several smaller rooms. The St Alban Suite is a column-free room with French doors onto a terrace, while the Mountbatten has high ceilings and garden views. Ceremonies can take place indoors or outdoors, in the Gazebo or the Walled Garden. Wedding packages cover the drinks reception, the wedding breakfast and an evening offer, and each includes a suite for the couple on the wedding night. Couples who prefer their own caterer can choose dry hire, which allows external caterers and unlimited corkage. The Cottonmill Spa, The Brasserie and Omboo are on site, and the town of St Albans is about a 20 minute walk away.
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- St Albans, Hertfordshire
- Capacity
- Up to 300 seated in the St Alban Suite, 700 for a standing reception
- Ceremony
- Indoors in a function suite, or outdoors in the Gazebo or Walled Garden
- Price
- Packages from £165 per person (2027)
- Catering
- In-house packages, or your own caterer on dry hire
- Stay
- A suite for the couple included in every package
- Parking
- Free on-site, with 3 electric charging spaces
- Nearest airport
- London Luton, 14 miles
A Georgian house in the Hertfordshire countryside
Sopwell House is a family-run Georgian country house hotel set in 12 acres of countryside close to St Albans. The house has a recorded history stretching back to the seventeenth century and became a hotel after the Second World War.
Two suites for the wedding day
The St Alban Suite is a column-free room with French doors onto a terrace, seating up to 300 for dinner, and the Mountbatten seats up to 80 beside its own terrace. Princess Victoria and Prince Louis, and Lady Patricia and Princess Alice, are smaller rooms for receptions and private dining.
Ceremonies indoors and out
Vows can be exchanged indoors or in the gardens, with a gazebo and a walled garden available for outdoor ceremonies. A wet weather option is needed for any outdoor wedding.
St Alban Suite
A column-free function room with air conditioning, a PA system, space for a dance floor and four sets of French doors onto the terrace.
The Mountbatten
A room of high ceilings and garden views with French doors to a terrace, seating up to 80 for dinner.
Gazebo and Walled Garden
Two garden settings for outdoor ceremonies and blessings, each with a wet weather option.
A suite for the couple
Every wedding package includes a suite on the wedding night, and the Silk package includes a Mews Suite.
Cottonmill Spa
A spa with two areas, Cottonmill and The Club at Cottonmill, on site.
Dining on site
The Brasserie and Omboo, which serves Asian dishes, are on site, along with a private dining area.
Accommodation
Rooms and suites
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Location
United Kingdom
Luton (LTN)16 km in a straight line
Heathrow (LHR)31 km in a straight line
Sopwell House
Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 2HQ, United Kingdom
Parking. Free on-site parking, including 3 spaces for electric charging.
Things to do nearby
- Cottonmill Spa
- Omboo
- The Brasserie
- Afternoon tea in The Pantry
- Octagon Bar
- St Albans
Getting there
- Luton (LTN)
- Heathrow (LHR)
Pricing and what to expect
What a wedding here costs
From£165Per person, Ivory package, Fri and Sun, 2027
Typically includes
Ivory package: £165 per person Friday and Sunday, £175 Saturday (2027). Drinks reception with prosecco, three course wedding breakfast, half a bottle of house wine per person, toast, evening bacon or egg roll, bridal suite
Rose package: £205 per person Friday and Sunday, £215 Saturday (2027). Champagne or cocktail reception with canapes, three course wedding breakfast, evening finger buffet, bridal suite
Silk package: £250 per person Friday and Sunday, £260 Saturday (2027). Four course wedding breakfast, chocolate fountain, evening buffet, BBQ or hog roast, Mews Suite
Intimate package: from £3,000 for 15 guests, Monday to Thursday (2026)
Dry hire: £14,500 Friday and Sunday, £16,500 Saturday, with a £1,000 refundable deposit and a minimum of 10 bedrooms taken
Outdoor ceremony: the Gazebo £750, the Walled Garden £1,000
Minimum numbers apply to the per person packages. Registrar fees are additional
Capacity
- Seated dinner300
- Standing reception700
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Frequently asked questions
Sopwell House
How many guests can the St Alban Suite seat?
The St Alban Suite seats up to 300 for lunch or dinner and 250 for a dinner dance, with a reception capacity of 700.
Can couples bring their own caterer?
Yes. External caterers are allowed, and the dry hire includes one hotel kitchen and unlimited corkage.
Can the ceremony take place outdoors?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies and blessings can be held in the Gazebo or the Walled Garden, weather permitting, with a wet weather option required.
Are there rooms for guests?
A Group Wedding Rate is offered for a minimum of 10 contracted rooms on the night of the wedding, based on Plush Rooms. Every package includes a suite for the couple.
Is there parking?
There is free on-site parking, including 3 spaces for electric charging.
Who books the civil ceremony?
Couples contact the St Albans Registry Office to book a civil ceremony, and registrar fees are charged in addition.
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