The Croft

The Croft is a luxurious wedding venue in the village of Croft-on-Tees in Darlington, England. Nestled between the counties of North Yorkshire, and Durham, this intimate hotel offers a blend of rustic countryside charm and elegant details. With relaxing bedrooms and multiple event settings, this venue is sure to give your big day a one-of-a-kind aesthetic. Affordable luxury for every budget, with weddings with up to 75% off! Your Dream Venue Awaits, Book a Tour Today by Contacting Our Team! Facilities & Capacity From intimate gatherings of 30 to lavish receptions of 110. One of their main options is the Secret Garden Chapel, a fairytale-like setting complete with antique secret doors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and ancient willow tree surrounding you and your guests. A stunning, elevated stone aisle leads to a picturesque altar, making for a breathtaking backdrop for your to exchange your vows. After you say "I do," you can make your way through the Secret Garden to the Garden Suite for an afternoon of dining and an evening dancing with show stopping interiors featuring a canopy of hanging wisteria, along with delicate chandeliers and exposed brick walls, making for an ethereal atmosphere A huge sliding glass wall opens up to a lushes botanical hideaway. The surrounding gardens boast fire pits, a retractable roof, and water features all guaranteed to give your big day an elevated finish. Luxury onsite wedding party accommodation feature private gardens, hot tub and roll top baths with bold botanical decor plus the hotel features a further 21 bedrooms, with a blend of modern and vintage decor for a relaxed wedding weekend. Services Offered The Croft team will work closely with you to bring your wedding vision to life. From your reception canapes to your wedding breakfast, the catering team will be ready to give your event a mouthwatering touch. The venue is also near a variety of sites, from parks to museums, for your guests to enjoy before and after your celebration. OUR VENUES Our Wedding Team are proud of our many wedding awards over the years, including most recently ‘Best Wedding Venue 2020’, ‘Best Wedding Team 2019’, as well as previously voted in the UK’s TOP 3 wedding venues! Now with another two brand new wedding venues to bring to the North East and North Yorkshire we truly have ticked the boxes for any style of wedding… Whether it be a Medditeranean Garden in the middle of Northumberland countryside at Le Petit Chateau, a Breezy Beach Wedding on the Northumberland Coast or a ceremony in our Enchanted Chapel at Newton Hall, a Boho Ibizan Finca-Farm House at Runa Farm or a Supmtious Celebration at Whitworth Estate & Deer Park we have a wedding venue for every type of couple. Although all of our venues are daringly different you can expect that you and your plans will be in exceptionally safe hands at any of our venues; not to mention the highest standard of scrumptious menus, beautiful ceremony and function spaces and stunning bedroom suites at each of our venues. We offer 11 different pricing levels across all of our venues, we pride ourselves on offering weddings to suit every budget throughout the year, any day of the week. Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t have the absolute best! Now all that’s left to do is choose your favourite… Fact File: 8 unique wedding venues the largest food and drink menu in the county. Hosted over 4000 weddings Wedding experts for over 15 years wedding industry and Bridebook Wedding award winners for 10 consecutive years British Wedding Award winners The biggest wedding team in the county MEET THE FAMILY… Have you seen our stunning collection of venues? Solara Shores - U ltimate Coastal Hideaway Grand Villa Heights – Dramatic Clifftop & Breathtaking Sea Views Lartington Hall – Refined, Elegant, Sophistication The Croft – Quaint in the Country Whitworth Hall – Georgian Glamour Newton Hall - Coastal Celebrations Runa Farm - Boho, Earthy, Honest Le Petit Chateau - French Feels in Northumberland As You Like It – City Chic