The Elvetham, a red-brick Victorian Gothic mansion, its tower and turrets under a bright sky, The Elvetham
Hampshire · Country house

The Elvetham

Grade II* listed Victorian Gothic mansion in 35 acres of gardens near Hartley Wintney, Hampshire

Venue highlights
On requestStarting from
Up to 130Guestsseated for dinner
72Bedroomssleeps 150 on site
36 kmNearest airportHeathrow
About The Elvetham

The Elvetham is a red-brick Victorian Gothic mansion of 1859-60 at Hartley Wintney, available for exclusive-use weddings with around 72 bedrooms and 35 acres of gardens.

The Elvetham is a red-brick Victorian Gothic mansion built in 1859-60 and now listed Grade II*, standing in 35 acres of award-winning gardens at Hartley Wintney in Hampshire. It is available on an exclusive-use basis, so the house, its grounds and its marquee lawn are set aside for a single wedding. The mansion lies off the M3, about fifty minutes from central London and from Heathrow.

Couples marry in the ornate, bay-windowed period rooms, which are licensed for civil ceremonies, or out in the gardens, with space for up to around 150 guests. Wedding breakfasts for around 130 are served beneath oak panelling in the reception rooms or in a marquee on the lawn. The hotel's own kitchen cooks modern British menus and caters for dietary needs. Around 72 bedrooms across the mansion and its grounds allow the whole party to stay, turning the wedding into a weekend in a historic house.

At a glance

The Essentials

Where
Hartley Wintney, Hampshire
Capacity
Up to 200 guests, around 130 seated
Stay
Around 72 bedrooms
Ceremony
Period rooms or gardens, up to around 150
Price
On enquiry
Exclusive use
Mansion and 35 acres
Catering
In-house modern British
Nearest airport
Heathrow, about 50 minutes

A Victorian Gothic mansion

The Elvetham was built in 1859-60 in red brick with Gothic detailing and is now listed Grade II*. Inside, bay-windowed period rooms and oak-panelled reception rooms keep the character of a grand Victorian house.

A Victorian Gothic mansion

Vows in the period rooms

Ceremonies are held in the ornate rooms of the mansion, which are licensed for civil weddings, or outside in the historic gardens. Up to around 150 guests can attend.

Vows in the period rooms

Thirty-five acres of gardens

Award-winning gardens and terraces surround the house, and a marquee lawn gives space for dining and drinks outdoors. Photographs and drinks move across the grounds through the afternoon.

Thirty-five acres of gardens

A house within reach of London

The mansion lies off the M3 and about fifty minutes from London and Heathrow. With around 72 bedrooms, the party can stay on site and turn the wedding into a weekend.

A Victorian Gothic Mansion

A Victorian Gothic Mansion

A striking red-brick house of 1859-60, Grade II* listed, its tower rising above the Hampshire gardens.

The House

35 Acres of Gardens

Award-winning historic gardens and grounds around the mansion, with a marquee lawn for larger celebrations.

The Setting
35 Acres of Gardens
Close to London

Close to London

Off the M3, about 50 minutes from London and Heathrow, so the whole party reaches it with ease.

The Reach

Modern British Table

Menus served beneath oak panelling and ornate ceilings, or in a marquee on the lawn.

The Table
Modern British Table
Accommodation

72 rooms and suites

Period grandeur

The Panelled Rooms

up to 2 Suites & rooms

Bay-windowed, oak-panelled rooms in the heart of the Grade II* listed mansion, for the couple and their closest guests, in the grand old house.

  • Period Rooms
  • Gardens
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The Panelled Rooms
The party stays together

The Bedrooms

Around 72 rooms

Around 72 bedrooms across the Victorian mansion and its grounds, so the whole wedding party stays together in 35 acres of Hampshire gardens, a short drive from London and the M3.

On-Site Rooms · Garden Views

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Exclusive use and buyout

The whole of The Elvetham, to yourselves

The mansion and its 35 acres of gardens and grounds, for a single wedding.

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Location

Hampshire

The Elvetham stands in 35 acres of gardens at Hartley Wintney, in the heart of Hampshire, off the M3 and about fifty minutes from London and Heathrow. It is grand and rural, with the drama of a great Victorian house and the peace of the countryside, and yet close enough to the capital that guests reach it easily, so a wedding here feels like a proper escape without being hard to get to.

Hartley Wintney villageA short drive
The M3 motorwayA few minutes
Central LondonAbout 50 minutes
Heathrow (LHR)36 km

The Elvetham

The Elvetham, Fleet Road, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire RG27 8AS, England

Things to do nearby

  • Hartley Wintney village · our pick for guests' free day
  • The M3 motorway · our pick for guests' free day
  • Central London · our pick for guests' free day
  • Heathrow Airport · our pick for guests' free day
  • The gardens at The Elvetham · our pick for guests' free day
  • Farnham Maltings12 km

Getting there

  • Heathrow (LHR)Airport · 36 km
  • Southampton (SOU)Airport · 50 km

Nearest station

Winchfield (South Western Railway) is the nearest station, about 0.9 miles from the venue in a straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

The Elvetham

What makes The Elvetham distinctive?

It is a striking red-brick Victorian Gothic mansion of 1859-60, Grade II* listed and set in 35 acres of award-winning gardens, yet only a short drive from London and the M3.

Where do ceremonies and receptions take place?

Couples marry in the ornate, bay-windowed period rooms, which are licensed for civil ceremonies, or out in the gardens. Wedding breakfasts are served beneath oak panelling in the reception rooms or in a marquee on the lawn.

What are the gardens like?

The house stands in 35 acres of award-winning historic gardens, with lawns and terraces around the mansion and a marquee lawn for larger celebrations.

How far is it from London?

It lies off the M3, about 50 minutes from central London and from Heathrow, so guests can reach it with little difficulty.

Where does the wedding party stay?

There are around 72 bedrooms across the mansion and its grounds, so the whole party can stay together for a weekend rather than a single day.

What is the food like?

The hotel's own kitchen cooks modern British menus, served beneath oak panelling and ornate ceilings or in a marquee. Canapés and Champagne are served in the gardens, with English sparkling wine later in the evening.

Can we have the whole house for the wedding?

Yes. On an exclusive-use basis the mansion and its 35 acres, the ceremony and reception rooms, the gardens, the marquee lawn and the bedrooms are set aside for your party.

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