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Last update: April 2026

Everything You Need for Your Perfect Day – All in One Place

At Crown Lodge, every detail is thoughtfully included to create a stress-free wedding experience.

From breathtaking views and romantic ceremony spaces to flexible catering and personalised styling, everything you need to bring your dream day to life is right here and is guaranteed to include the following.

  • Breathtaking views across the Kent Downs
  • Intimate countryside setting surrounded by woodland & wildflowers
  • All-in-one venue for a seamless wedding day
  • Up to 90 day guests + 50 evening guests
  • Stunning sunset photo opportunities
  • Woodland gazebo for magical outdoor ceremonies
  • Shepherds hut for the newlyweds to change in, unwind or enjoy quiet moments together
  • An undercover rustic outdoor seating area for relaxed socialising in all weather
  • Quirky Drinks Shack + fully stocked bar
  • Festoon lighting for dreamy evening vibes
  • Flexible catering – from street food, ice cream vans to ala carte options
  • Sustainable decor hire available
  • Style it your way with full personalisation
  • Friendly, dedicated support from first viewing to “I do”
  • Relaxed, romantic and completely yours

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Landmark
Woodland and festival
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Crown Lodge

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Amber Sent on 16/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue

We got married at Crown Lodge on 02/04/26, and we truly could not fault a single thing. From start to finish, it was the best day of our lives, and everything ran seamlessly. A huge, special thank you to Kylie, who was absolutely fantastic. From the very first day we met her, she was so warm and welcoming. She was always there whenever we had a question and made the entire process feel effortless. If you're looking for a venue that cares, we can't recommend Crown Lodge and Kylie enough. We truly felt we got excellent value for money given the high quality of service and the beautiful setting.
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 14/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Nick & Tracy's wedding March 2026

Location : Superb
Staff : Superb
Day : Superb

From the first visit to the wedding day, Kylie and her team looked after us from start to finish. We were wanting for nothing and made the whole event hiring a stress free enjoyable task.
Would certainly recommend to anyone.
Mya
Mya Sent on 05/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever !!

Amazing costumer service the event manager Kylie was amazing everything ran so smoothly and the staff coundt do enough for us, the venue was light enough spacious had beautiful lighting and was everything we dream of. True English country lushness all our guest had the best time !! 100% recommend
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Caitlin Sent on 23/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Woodland Wedding

I cannot recommend Crown Lodge enough! When my husband and I first visited the venue we knew it was the one. Even though we first saw it in foggy rainy February and couldn’t see the gorgeous view!!
Working with the wonderful people at Crown Lodge was such a pleasure. Kylie was so approachable, kind and friendly. It made the process very easy for us!
On the wedding day itself I cannot thank them enough for everything Kylie and the team did. They made the whole day run so smoothly.
We cannot thank them enough for everything. It was the perfect venue for our wedding and is truly such a breathtaking place. I whole heartedly recommend this venue for your wedding and am so happy we got married there.
Jess
Jess Sent on 04/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever

Wow — Crown Lodge is absolutely magical! From the moment we first visited, we knew it was the perfect place to say “I do.” The views are breath taking and had all of our guests in awe, and the lodge itself is so beautiful inside that it hardly needed any decoration. At the same time, it offers plenty of space to add personal touches, so it truly feels like your venue.

What made our day even more special was Kylie and her incredible team. Kylie followed our plan to the tiniest detail and went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly how we imagined. Throughout the day, she checked in with us to see if we were happy, reassured us that everything was running smoothly, and made sure we could just relax and enjoy ourselves. From the very beginning, she was so responsive, kind, and attentive to every little detail in the lead-up to the wedding, which made the planning process feel so much easier.

One of the things we loved most about Crown Lodge is how flexible it is. Unlike other venues we visited, there are no rigid rules about how your day “should” be. Instead, you’re given the freedom to create a wedding that reflects you as a couple — and that made it feel all the more special and unique.

We honestly cannot thank Kylie and the team enough for everything they did to make our dream wedding come true. Crown Lodge will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we couldn’t recommend it more highly to anyone searching for a truly unforgettable venue.
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 17/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful day at the Crown Lodge!

We had the most stunning wedding day at the Crown Lodge I highly recommend! Absolutely stunning venue with views over the wye downs. Kylie was there every step of the way and was always on hand to answer any questions. On the day she had everything covered, the venue was set-up beforehand for us and it was exactly how I imagined it! She made sure the whole day ran smoothly and I’m so grateful, thank you Kylie & the Crown Lodge team! xx
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Rebecca Sent on 25/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Magical Venue

From the moment we visited Crown Lodge, we both fell in love with the warm atmosphere and incredible views (even despite the wet and windy weather in October when we first visited!). Kylie made us feel incredibly welcome, reassured throughout every stage, and went above and beyond to make our fire pit request possible. On the day, Kylie and the team made sure everything went incredibly smoothly and we had so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was from our guests. We couldn’t have wished for a better day, and we look forward to returning back to Crown Lodge for many life milestones in the years to come.
Kyle
Kyle Sent on 14/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding venue!

Crown Lodge is such a beautiful wedding venue, although we had to get married inside due to the weather, it was still a beautiful ceremony.
Kylie was amazing from the moment we booked 2 years ago until we picked up everything the morning after, she made everything easy, great communication and from the multiple visits to the lead up to the day she was attentive and helpful throughout.
Even now we still get comments on how beautiful the venue was and having access to the Wye Downs made some amazing pictures.
It’s a day we will never forget and are truly grateful for Kylie and the staff at Crown Lodge.
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Emma Sent on 13/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue

We had the most incredible experience at Crown Lodge – it was the perfect place for our special day! The venue itself is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views and a truly magical atmosphere. A huge thank you to Kylie, the amazing coordinator, who was so helpful, organised, and genuinely lovely throughout the whole process. She made everything run smoothly and took all the stress out of the day – we couldn’t have done it without her! Our guests were blown away, and we’ll cherish the memories forever. We can’t recommend Crown Lodge enough!
Thank you
The Mansfield's
Emily
Emily Sent on 05/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Truly Special Wedding Venue

We had our wedding at Crown Lodge in Ashford in May 2025, and it was everything we had hoped for and more. From the moment we booked two years ago, the team were amazing – especially Kylie, our wedding coordinator. She was incredibly kind, helpful, and responsive throughout the whole journey, answering every question and making the whole process feel smooth and stress-free.

The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. It was the perfect size for our smaller wedding – cosy and intimate inside, but never cramped. The views over the North Downs are just stunning and made for the most incredible photos. The whole setting felt so peaceful and special.

All of our guests commented on how gorgeous the venue was and how special it felt. It really was the perfect place for our day, and we’re so grateful to the Crown Lodge team for helping make it unforgettable.

Highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique, scenic, and welcoming wedding venue.
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Sophia Sent on 26/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Evening Wedding!

My husband and I got married at crown lodge in January. Kylie was so helpful right from day 1 we had the wedding we dreamed of! Venue was beautiful and the staff were amazing! I couldn’t have asked for better. Recommend 100%
Poppy-Jane
Poppy-Jane Sent on 02/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Venue

We had the most perfect day! The venue is absolutely stunning with the whole wedding taking place in one location. We were over the moon to get married outside at the alter which gives a lovely woodland feel.

Kyle, Crown Lodge's go-to superwomen made the whole build up and day run perfect. We met Kyle a few times, I was able to take my bridal party to the venue several times, we messaged/emailed a lot when I had little questions or queries. The day of the wedding Kyle was available to sort anything if needed and making the day run smoothly in the background without you noticing. Kyle was a dream!

Crown Lodge is a beautiful venue alone but on top of that you have the stunning views from the garden!

I'd do the day all over again with the click of a finger.
Esmie
Esmie Sent on 01/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

We got married in October 2024, we knew we wanted an Autumnal themed wedding and what better venue than Crown Lodge! It has such an intimate and cosy feel as soon as we viewed it, we just knew this was the one for us.
Special mention to Kylie, she was incredible from start to finish, talked through everything with us, there was no pressure, and everything was very relaxed. Kylie was always there on the other end of an email with very quick responses to any questions. Kylie was there on the day coordinating and everything ran so perfectly! All our guests commented on how well the day flowed, saying they didn’t feel rushed, and everything was smooth. We were hoping for an outside wedding but the rain that morning meant we were inside, HOWEVER, they set everything up so beautifully I am so pleased it was inside, it was so cosy we couldn’t have wished for anything better. Plus, we were lucky enough to have the most amazing sunset in the evening! The views at the venue mean you can get beautiful wedding photos.
If you’re looking for a venue who takes care of YOU and your wedding day, this is the venue to choose, I wish I could give 100 stars and do it all over again!

Photos are by Olly Knight Photography.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 17/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Moments

Not only is the venue set in the most beautiful place (we were even lucky enough to spot horses in the neighbouring fields on our wedding day), but the staff were so personable at every stage. From our first enquiry to the day after our wedding Crown Lodge answered every question we had, helped us to adjust things to our needs, and provided us with so much information and guidance. We thoroughly enjoyed having our wedding with them!
Nicky
Nicky Sent on 02/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams!

Wow! What an amazing venue this is and we are both so sad that we don't have an excuse to see it again! My partner and I wanted a twilight wedding and as soon as we saw the venue, we knew it was the one for us! The rustic décor' and fairy lights made you feel like part of a fairy tale. Kylie was a dream and she made sure that we were 100% happy with all of our decisions! She also made sure that our day flowed nicely, so that we didn't have to worry about a thing! The original plan was to get married outside in the gazebo, however the english weather put a stop to that, but Kylie and team ensured the inside ceremony area was dressed beautifully and I was so delighted when I saw it, walking down the aisle. The venue was a fraction of the price compared to others that we viewed, and the flexibility allowed us to find the caterers that created the food we love. I couldn't recommend The Crown Lodge enough, and they have certainly made our dream wedding happen! Thank you so much, Nicky x
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04 Oct
Open Door

✨ Wedding Open Day ✨
Sunday 4th October | 11am – 2pm

Discover the magic of Crown Lodge 🌿

Step inside our stunning Scandinavian-style lodge, beautifully dressed with elegant table décor and exquisite floristry by a local florist.

Explore both our indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, and take in one of the most breathtaking views in Kent.

Whether you’re just starting your wedding planning journey or finalising those all-important details, our dedicated team will be on hand to inspire, guide, and help bring your dream day to life.

Date: From 04/10/2026 to 04/10/2026 Schedule 11:00 - 14:00
Place: Cold Harbour Lane, Ashford, Kent

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Cold Harbour Lane TN25 5HE Ashford (Kent)
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