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Coltsfoot Country Retreat

Datchworth, Hertfordshire5.0 · 5 reviewsWebsite

Coltsfoot Country Retreat is a stunning, exclusive-use venue nestled in the heart of the Hertfordshire countryside in Datchworth, England. Celebrate your milestone surrounded by acres of lush rolling hills and verdant trees. This unique setting has welcomed couples since 2000 after being converted from a working livery. Its stables have been thoughtfully redesigned to offer couples and their guest

Venue type
Marquees and tents
Capacity
50–180 guests (180 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Coltsfoot Country Retreat

Coltsfoot Country Retreat is a stunning, exclusive-use venue nestled in the heart of the Hertfordshire countryside in Datchworth, England. Celebrate your milestone surrounded by acres of lush rolling hills and verdant trees. This unique setting has welcomed couples since 2000 after being converted from a working livery. Its stables have been thoughtfully redesigned to offer couples and their guests a luxurious experience. Facilities and Capacity At the heart of Coltsfoot Country Retreat's charm is its modernized barn. This breathtaking event space features a rustic timber frame, soaring ceilings, and stone flooring. Large windows flood the interiors with natural light, making it the perfect venue for afternoon and evening celebrations. There's plenty of space for elegant dining, a buffet area, and dancing the night away. If you're planning to say 'I do' as well, the adjacent ceremony room is equally rustic chic. You'll also gain access to the venue's enclosed garden and courtyard, which can accommodate a marquee. True to its name, the Coltsfoot Country Retreat boasts 13 overnight suites and additional Shepherds' Huts that are self-contained for privacy. Each room is lovingly maintained with traditional beams and vaulted ceilings, enhancing the stable feel. They're also equipped with stylish baths and showers, TVs, and WiFi. Services Offered The experienced team at Coltsfoot Country Retreat aims to provide as much support as possible to couples planning their wedding. Their in-house catering team can curate a bespoke menu for the occasion, from relaxed buffets to formal plated dinners. Upon booking, you'll also have the expertise of a wedding coordinator to assist with the details. However you choose to celebrate your love, this team will ensure it's unforgettable.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • Corkage option
  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Exclusive use
  • Beautician
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering
  • Car parking
  • Seated meal facilities

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Coltsfoot Country Retreat, Datchworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6SB, England

Reviews

5.0 average from 5 reviews

Imported

I cannot recommend Coltsfoot enough to anyone looking for a wedding venue. Emma and her team could not be faulted from start to finish. The organisation from the start was superb and as for the staff on the day itself - well they were absolutely perfect. So many of our guests have since commented…

Neil · 2026-09-03

Imported

We honestly cannot recommend The Coltsfoot highly enough. From start to finish, Emma and the entire team went above and beyond to make our wedding day absolutely perfect. Despite some unpredictable weather, everything was adapted so seamlessly that you would never have known the original plans had…

Alice · 2026-06-08

Imported

We are due to get married in October 2026 but we are over the moon with how professional and welcoming everyone at Coltsfoot have been. Our excitement is immeasurable, and the value for money for everything is so good, not to mention it is an exclusive venue, so we will not have to worry about

Gary · 2025-04-29

Imported

We got married at Coltsfoot Country Retreat in October 2023. They were absolutely fantasic. The venue looked stunning and Jenny, Ruth, and Emma went above and beyond for us. No job was too much hassle. The food was fantastic and we had loads of compliments on it from the guests. The team kept us up…

Ellie · 2023-11-01

Imported

We got married here in September 2023, and I couldn't have wished for a better place. The team were so supportive of anything we wanted. We wanted a Hindu-style ceremony and prayer, and the team just went with it! I can't say thank you enough to Coltsfoot. We had around 60 guests, and it felt like…

Diya · 2023-09-17

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