Congratulations on your engagement! 💍 We’re thrilled for you and delighted that you’re considering Cottesmore as the backdrop for your special day. Our experienced wedding team is here to make your journey seamless and stress-free. From your very first enquiry to the moment you say “I do,” we’ll guide you every step of the way. With a blend of professionalism and personal care, we take pride in creating weddings that are as unique and memorable as the love stories they celebrate. Nestled within 247 acres of picturesque Sussex countryside, Cottesmore offers an enchanting setting, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The charming courtyard, complete with its elegant fountain, reflects the character of the original farm buildings dating back to 1884, adding a touch of history and romance to your day. Whether you dream of an intimate celebration or a grand affair, our venue can accommodate up to 150 guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast, and up to 200 for your evening reception. With breathtaking views and timeless elegance, Cottesmore is the perfect place to begin your forever. Exchange your vows in our stunning oak-beamed Barn room or choose an outdoor setting on our beautiful lawn for an elegant al fresco ceremony 💒Prefer a church ceremony? No problem—join us afterwards for your wedding reception and after party! Getting Ready Prep Room Start your day in style in our luxurious Getting Ready Room, designed for comfort, convenience and lots of smiles! Features include: 5 make-up stations with mirrors and hairdryers A spacious dressing area with hooks for bridal gowns, dresses or wedding suits Full-length mirror, hand basin and a cozy sofa with coffee table Portable Bluetooth speaker for those all-important tunes Handheld steamer Add a touch of indulgence with a bottle of bubbly, selection of tempting pastries, or a refreshing fruit platter to keep you going while you relax and prepare for your big moment. Available: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM on your wedding day 🥂 Drinks Reception Our charming courtyard makes the perfect setting for sipping a chilled flute of bubbly or glass of summer Pimms and sampling our delicious canapés. Your own private vintage Horsebox bar will be open to serve your guests drinks before and after your wedding ceremony. It is also a great place for memorable photos and that all important confetti shot. 🍴 Wedding Breakfast Our Challis suite has been designed with a contemporary feel in mind. It is adorned with mirrors, chandelier lights with light wooden floors and a calming interior. Floor to ceiling windows overlook our French styled courtyard complete with original fountain. The Bar is in the same room, which is high up on everyone's wish list and open until 12.30am. 🏨 Stay on site 26 hotel rooms, 7 self catering lodges, beauty salon A luxurious complimentary honeymoon suite, with roll top bath is included for all of our couples. To complement your overnight stay, our health club has a gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub to relax and unwind in. Book a delicious pre wedding dinner in our charming Phoenix restaurant or bar with views right across the Cottesmore Estate.
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Small hotel
Outdoor license
Sporting
Civil ceremony licence
Confetti permitted
Entertainment licence
Outdoor fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Accessible facilities
Swimming pool
DJ facilities
Live band facilities
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Changing room for wedding guests
Evening reception facilities
Beautician
Alcohol licence
In-house catering
Fitness centre
Car parking
Seated meal facilities
Dance floor
Buffet meal facilities
Health suite
Overnight accommodation for guests
Pet-friendly
Reviews
5.0(158)5/5 from 158 couple reviews
5/5 review
KeeleyAugust 2026
5.0
Cottesmore was the first and only venue we looked at and we instantly fell in love , There are lots of options to suit budgets , also with lots of extras included in the package we picked which made planning a lot easier with the help of Jackie and Julie but the communication with all day and night staff at Cottesmore is
5/5 review
GeorgiaAugust 2026
5.0
Look no further for your wedding venue!! This venue is absolutely beautiful and so well thought out as a wedding venue. The day ran so smoothly and the staff were so friendly. The service for food and drinks was so quick and no one was ever stood waiting long for a drink and we had over 100 guests. The food was absolutely amazing and commented on by guests. The courtyard is absolutely stunning and was spoken about by all guests. Definitely book the getting ready room a
5/5 review
MatthewJuly 2026
5.0
We had the most amazing weekend at Cottesmore two weeks ago. In the days, weeks and months leading up to the wedding, the communication from Julie and Jackie in the events team, Lorraine and Kerry in the accommodation team, and Alyssa and Luke in Food & Beverage was exemplary. They were always on hand to help with any requests and responded positively and promptly. The venue is stunning: modern, clean, spacious and adaptable to your needs. Both the indoor and outdoor ceremony options are beautiful, although we ultimately opted for the outdoor setting. The food was exactly as we remembered from the tasting, both in flavour and presentation, and the tasting itself was a delight. The canapés were fantastic, and the drink options were popular too! One of the venue's standout features is the range of on-site accommodation available. In addition to the hotel rooms available on the Saturday night (and on the Friday night if they are not required for another wedding), there are also seven self-catered lodges that can be booked for the entire weekend. Having around 75 of our guests staying on site transformed the wedding into a wonderful weekend-long celebration. We would recommend Cottesmore to anyone who will listen. We would also highly recommend our suppliers, particularly Forget Me Nots D
5/5 review
YasmineJuly 2026
5.0
We honestly couldn’t have chosen a more perfect venue than Cottesmore for our wedding. From the moment we booked, the team made us feel completely looked after. Their professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail meant we could relax and enjoy every moment, knowing everything was in safe hands. A special thank you to Jackie and Julie, who were always so quick to respond to any questions or queries we had throughout the planning process. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and their reassurance, efficiency, and friendly approach made everything so much easier. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, especially the stunning courtyard and wonderful golf course, which created the most perfect setting for our photographs and for our guests to enjoy throughout the day. It truly has such a special atmosphere. The food deserves a special mention. So many of our guests commented that it was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. We were also incredibly impressed by how accommodating the team were with dietary requirements. Some of our guests had quite complex dietary restrictions, and every meal was prepared with such care and attention, ensuring everyone felt included and could enjoy the day without worry. One of the things we loved most was that so many of our family and friends were able to stay overnight. The hotel rooms were beautiful, comfortable, and made the whole celebration feel even more special. Waking up the following morning and enjoying a lovely breakfast together was the perfect way to round off such an unforgettable weekend. Thank you to everyone at Cottesmore for making our wedding day everything we had hoped for and more. Your hard work, care, and dedication didn’t go unnoticed, and we’ll always be grateful for the incredible memories you helped us create. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Cottesmore to any couple looking for a beautiful venue with outstanding staff, exceptional
5/5 review
MonikaJuly 2026
5.0
Would highly recommend the place it’s beautiful there. They have
5/5 review
FayeJune 2026
5.0
We first viewed Cottesmore in January 2024 and instantly fell in love with how modern and picturesque the venue was. We went back for a second viewing and honestly we couldn’t stop talking to all our family and friends about the Cottesmore. So when we went back we booked our date, Saturday 23rd May 2026. The whole process was lovely and Jackie explained our next steps. We heard frequently from Jackie via email and the whole communication from January 2024 to May 2026 was incredible. We got invited for menu tasting and when I tell you the food was incredible it was INCREDIBLE! Since the wedding we have had guests say to us how they still can’t get over the beef! Our final meeting was simple and Jackie went over the final steps and gave us our final invoice. The wedding day was absolutely incredible! The staff were so lovely and we wish we could do it all over again! The whole day ran smoothly and I couldn’t thank the staff and Jackie enough for making everything so perfect! Our guests have said it’s the best weddi
5/5 review
MollieJune 2026
5.0
I couldn’t recommend Cottesmore’s enough, the staff are all so lovely, friendly and helpful! The venue itself is perfect and good value for money! We loved the amount of accommodation onsite for guests! All the food we had wa
5/5 review
EmmaJune 2026
5.0
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding venue. From the moment we first viewed it right through to our wedding day, the team went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly and ensure we had the most amazing experience. Special thank you to Jackie and Julie for all the help and support leading up to the wedding and on the big day itself, we couldn’t have done it without you both! 🥰 The venue is absolutely beautiful and the courtyard sold it to us the moment we saw it, we could just vision all of our friends and family chatting and having a nice time. Every detail was taken care of and the staff were professional, friendly, and always happy to help with any questions or requests we had. Unfortunately, some of the spa facilities were not working on the weekend of our wedding which some of our guests were disappointed about. The communication was always quick and our questions were answered throughout the whole experience. The menu tasting was incredible, we were stuck for a few days with what to choose because everything tasted amazing! The wedding breakfast itself was absolutely amazing and we even had guests complimenting the chefs personally! Thank you to the kitchen staff!🥰 Kerry helped us with organising all of the rooms for the night before and the night of the wedding. She was really helpful which made the wedding planning process a lot smoother! We decided to have the getting ready room for the morning of our wedding which I highly recommend as it’s a lovely area to get ready with all your girls while being closed off from the groom and the rest of your guests. We would recommend a toilet in this room though as you need to go back to one of the hotel rooms which the girls helped me to hide so I wouldn’t see my groom before walking down the aisle. On our wedding day, everything was organised perfectly, allowing us to relax and enjoy every second with our family and friends. A lot of our guests complimented how stunning the venue was and how wonderful the staff were. We decided to get married outside as the dedicated area was absolutely stunning! The staff set up this outdoor area perfectly and we had the wedding we both dreamed about. Thank you to Jackie, Julie, Alyssa, Kerry, and all the staff at Cottesmore for helping create memories that we will cher
5/5 review
MollyJune 2026
5.0
Cottesmore was the perfect wedding venue for us and we couldn't be happier with the service. From the moment we viewed the venue, to being the last on the dance floor at our wedding, everything was smooth and extremely professional. Nothing was too much trouble and they catered to various dietary needs with no fuss. The food was incredible and our guests couldn't stop talking about it! Jackie and Julie on the events team have been absolutely wonderful and every question was answered clearly and quickly and they ensured our day was perfect for us. The venue and any additional items were within our budget and a main reason why we chose Cottesmore to have our wedding, everything was very reasonably priced. We cannot thank
5/5 review
RachelJune 2026
5.0
We recently celebrated our wedding at Cottesmore, and we cannot thank the team enough for making our special day so perfect. From the very beginning, communication with Jackie and Julie was exceptional. They were always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and support us every step of the way throughout the planning process. The catering team were outstanding, providing delicious food and excellent service, while the hotel team went above and beyond to ensure all our guests were happy and comfortable. Every member of staff was friendly, professional, and genuinely committed to making our day memorable. The venue itself is beautiful, with a stunning courtyard that provided the perfect setting for our celebrations and photographs. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such an occasion. We would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a wedding venue with fa
5/5 review
SophieJune 2026
5.0
We cannot recommend Cottesmore highly enough!! There are genuinely not enough words to describe how incredible our whole experience was with them, our wedding day was quite literally perfect!! Jackie and Julie are fabulous! They were always so quick to reply to our many silly questions over email and were incredibly helpful! They were there on the day to make sure everything ran smoothly for us, and even came to find us the morning after to check-in with us! The entire Cottesmore team went the extra mile for us and everyone was so kind! The kitchen team catered for all our allergies and requests for the meals happily, and the accommodation team even went so far as to help reunite us with a teddy we lost in the hotel! All of our guests could not stop talking about how absolutely stunning the venue is, how tasty the food was, and how beautiful the hotel rooms were. We’re really
5/5 review
WilliamMay 2026
5.0
Cottesmore is such a fantastic venue to have your wedding at! The grounds are beautiful. There is plenty of lovely hotel rooms for your guests to stay in. Also Jackie and Julie make the planning process so easy! They are superstars! We went for the bbq menu and it was so delicious!! The room itself is the perfect size to fit lots of guests but still have the intimacy you want on your big day! Then in the evening the doors open for the dance floor and whilst still keeping your tables in place. Th
5/5 review
HollyMay 2026
5.0
Wow - we couldn't of asked for more from Cottesmore! We got married in April 2026, and the staff were absolutely incredible from start to finish. The food was delicious and all the drinks were great. The staff were attentive, cheerful and couldn't do enough for us. They also paid attention to the little things, like making sure me and my husband got some canapes and drinks of our choice on the day. We loved how the room expanded to meet our needs throughout the day as we moved from wedding breakfast to disco in the evening. Someone came up to me and said it was the most organised wedding they had ever been to
5/5 review
JanedaApril 2026
5.0
“Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and we couldn’t have chosen a better venue. Due to personal circumstances, we had to move our wedding date, and Julie and Jackie were incredibly understanding and supportive throughout the process, making what could have been a stressful situation so much easier for us. One of the biggest bonuses was being able to stay the night before with family and friends, which made the whole experience feel even more special and extended the celebrations. It was so lovely spending that extra time together before the big day, and our children loved being able to enjoy a swim too, which made the whole weekend feel like a mini getaway for everyone. Another highlight was that my husband was able to enjoy a game of golf the day before, which helped him relax and unwind before all the excitement! A huge thank you to Julie and Jackie, who were amazing from start to finish. They were so organised, supportive, and always on hand to help with any questions. On the day itself, everything ran so smoothly because of their hard work and attention to detail. We also loved that we had the flexibility to choose our own suppliers, which made the day feel even more personal to us. The recommended suppliers were fantastic too, and every one we worked with helped make the day extra special. Another huge plus was that there wasn’t a strict sound limiter like many other venues we looked at, which meant we could really enjoy the evening celebrations. The venue looked stunning, the grounds were perfect for our wedding photos, the food was delicious, and the staff were fantastic. To top it all off, the sun was shining all weekend, making it feel even more perfect. Our guests are still talking about what an amazing day it was. We’re so grateful to Julie, Jackie, and the whole team at Cottesmore for making ou
5/5 review
MichelleFebruary 2026
5.0
Our day ran seamlessly from start to finish! Jackie and Julie were a pleasure from initial meet to the Wedding day itself. The venue is stunning, the food was amazing and the waiting staff were flawless. I just wish I could do it all again!
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