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Last update: June 2026

Exclusive Use Weddings at Dovecliff Hall Hotel

Nestled within beautifully landscaped grounds in the heart of Staffordshire, Dovecliff offers an elegant and exclusive wedding setting where historic charm meets contemporary luxury. This stunning Grade II listed Georgian country house provides a private and romantic backdrop with the River Dove and Gardens for your special day, it is a peaceful location, combining timeless architecture, enchanting gardens and exceptional award winning hospitality.

Whether you choose to exchange vows in The Orangery, The Charrington or The Drawing Room, every celebration is enhanced by the Venue's character, beauty, and attention to detail. They also have three fantastic Menu choices for Wedding Breakfast, choose from The Cedar, The Thornewill or The Charrington Menu, as well as a variety of Canapes and Evening Food selection where you can choose from either Pizzas, Paella, Hog Roast, Sausage and Bacon Baps and more! The Head Chef has created the perfect Menu choices which you will be able to taste before your Day, so that you can decide at their Complimentary Food Tasting Events. At Dovecliff Hall, there are countless opportunities to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

Facilities and Capacity

Dovecliff Hall Hotel offers a selection of beautifully appointed spaces for both ceremonies and celebrations. There are three Licensed rooms, The Orangery that has a capacity of 70 Guests, the elegant Drawing Room which provides a romantic setting for smaller intimate Ceremonies and The Charrington Suite can accommodate up to 90 Guests. For your evening reception we can accommodate up to 120 Guests.

As part of your Exclusive Use, you will enjoy our Bridal Suite and Junior Suite as well as 13 more Bedrooms with Breakfast the next day for you and all your Resident Guests, each bedroom has been beautifully decorated with luxury in mind, allowing family and friends to relax and enjoy the occasion in comfort.

Exclusive Use Venue Hire Includes:

Impressive Bridal Suite. Junior Suite and 13 Luxury en-suite bedrooms

Banqueting Furniture and Standard Table Linen

Crockery, Cutlery, Glassware, Cake Stand and Knife

Wedding coordinator to assist with your planning of your day

Master of Ceremonies

Delightful Family Buffet Breakfast the following morning

24 Hour Reception

Exclusivity from Midday until 11am the next day

Services Offered

With a dedicated wedding team committed to bringing your vision to life, Dovecliff Hall Hotel ensures every detail is managed seamlessly from beginning to end. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, they have an experienced coordinator who will tailor your wedding experience to suit your individual style and talk through your vision whilst also offering expert guidance every step of the way.

Exceptional dining is at the heart of every celebration, with expertly crafted menus featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including produce grown within the venue's own gardens and orchards.

Timeless elegance. Exclusive surroundings. A wedding experience uniquely yours.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Stately home
Historic
Large hotel

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
Orangery on site
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Reviews for Dovecliff Hall Hotel

Georgina
Georgina Sent on 11/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you to Sarita and the team!

From our first meeting with Sarita, we knew we were in good hands. She and the team were organised, approachable, and incredibly helpful throughout the planning process. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they were always on hand to answer questions, offer advice, and make sure every detail was taken care of.

When we arrived at the venue after our church ceremony, everything was set up exactly as we’d hoped. The location itself is absolutely beautiful, and the team made the most of it, creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere for us and our guests. Everything ran smoothly throughout the afternoon and evening, allowing us to enjoy the day without worrying about the logistics.

Sarita and the team worked seamlessly behind the scenes, keeping everything on track while making it all feel effortless. So many of our guests commented on how well organised the day was and how lovely the venue looked. We’re really grateful for all the hard work that went into making the day such a success, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sarita and the team to anyone looking for experienced, professional wedding coordinators.
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Expensiveredconfetti46738 Sent on 30/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue for a special day

This venue is absolutely stunning, the whole team were incredible from the day we booked the venue, and all throughout our wedding day, the day went perfectly and this was all down to the staff at Dovecliff, I would recommend anyone to get married here, we had the perfect day
Nicola
Nicola Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Beautiful Wedding Day

27/10/2025 – A day we’ll cherish forever.
Dovecliff went above and beyond to make our wedding dreams a reality. From the thoughtful coordination by Jordan to the flawless service and delicious meals, every detail was handled with care and excellence. It was everything we hoped for—and more. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for making our day truly unforgettable.

-Mr & Mrs Bailey 💗
Fiona
Fiona Sent on 08/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent all round

We can truthfully say that we had the wedding we'd always hoped for. From our first meeting with Jordan, everything went smoothly. She helped to coordinate the different suppliers making it possible to be a much more relaxed bride than I anticipated.
It was obvious that the staff genuinely wanted our wedding to be a success, and they did everything to make it so.
Dovecliff Hall Hotel is a beautiful venue, both for your ceremony and reception, and having the whole place to ourselves made for a relaxed yet extra special day.
10/10 would recommend.
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Ed Sent on 03/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Taylor & Ed Wedding

We recently got married at Dovecliff Hall Hotel and honestly they couldn't have been any better with us they were such a great help, Jordan the wedding planner was amazing throughout and nothing was too much for her. On the day the staff were absolutely fantastic and so helpful and they made sure our day went without hiccup. I would highly recommend this venue and the value for money is fantastic.
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Claire Sent on 09/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

wedding august 2025

Just had our wedding and we are so, so pleased with how it went at Dovecliff. A little review could never do it full justice! The food and venue were absolutely beautiful. They offer exclusive use and rooms to stay in, with a package tailored perfectly to our needs.

We had a truly wonderful day, made even more special by the staff and by Jordan, the coordinator, whose sharp eye for detail made everything run seamlessly.

If you’re looking for a venue that really knows what they’re doing and offers incredible value for money, look no further!
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Daryl Sent on 07/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A fantastic day!

From start to finish everything was perfect, we couldn’t have done it without Jordan. She was just amazing. She really put our mind at ease. 100 percent recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue at a great price with loads included
Thankyou so much again for making our day so special
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Emma Sent on 02/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue ♡♡

We are so happy that we chose Dovecliff Hall Hotel for our wedding venue to celebrate our special day. The venue was pure perfection from its stunning grounds to the delicious food. Jordan and all the staff were on hand all day, to ensure the day ran smoothly from start to finish. The venue and facilities were all spotless and everyone had positive feedback about the venue, especially the confetti walk which is just picturesque!!
We were able to enjoy every second of our day with our friends and family and cant thank the team enough for there hard work ♡♡
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Sian Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful place highly recommend

Jordan was perfect, helped out, and understood us as a couple what we wanted and how our day was going to happen. Honestly we couldn't of asked for a more wonderful day from the venue and all the staff there thank you.
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mr & Mrs Haywood

Thank you so much for making our special day so smooth running and unforgettable.

We cannot thank Jordan enough for her amazing support through the process and making us feel so relaxed. She really is a gem ❤️ The food and staff were absolutely amazing and they could not have been anymore attentive.

All our guests commented on what a beautiful venue we had chosen and I could not agree more!

James
James Sent on 30/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sian & James

The whole event from start to finish was very well organised, the staff were very accommodating, nothing was too much trouble and fantastic value for money. The day was perfect it was exactly how we both imagined it would be and that is all thanks to dovecliff hall especially Jordan. Thank you so much.
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Kellygaskin43 Sent on 23/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue for our wedding

What a great venue to host our wedding! Lovely hotel with amazing grounds! The staff were brilliant and nothing was too much trouble! Couldn't have asked for anymore! They were very accommodating with our ideas and requests and professional throughout! Would definitely recommend!
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 15/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect autumnal wedding day!

Dovecliff went above and beyond to provide us with the perfect day ever. Leading up to the wedding, they were very responsive and flexible with questions and requests, and they never made us feel like we were asking for too much or something silly. On the day, the team was perfect, and in particular, family members and guests noted the astounding job Jordan did coordinating the day, getting stuck in any tasks, and being super friendly and approachable. As even 6 months on now from the wedding day (November 2024), my Grandpa still highly praises Jordan! There was loads of food, a nice selection of drinks, the rooms were super luxurious, they allow dogs, and the whole vibe of the day was perfect. Honestly, I can't think of anything to improve from the day, so I highly recommend you pick this venue for your wedding!
Brydie
Brydie Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding

I cannot thank Dovecliff Hall Hotel enough for everything they did to make our dream wedding! Jordan has been amazing from start to finish! Herself and and Luke made everything run so smoothly on the day! Nothing was too much effort, you were happy to help with everything that was asked and it was like you was there as a friend not just a coordinator. I've had numerous comments from my bridesmaids and guests about how helpful you were and how you made everything stress free! Thankyou so much! And to all the staff at the hotel we've had an amazing experience! Everyone has commented on how lovely the food was too it was just a dream from beginning to end! Thankyou so so much for making our dreams come true!!
Emma
Emma Sent on 03/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding we always wanted

We approached The Dovecliff to host our Vow renewal to celebrate 20 years and from the very first meeting they were extremely professional and open to making the day completely personal and bespoke to us. We had numerous meetings with no time restraints on chatting ideas through. They accommodated our guests very well and welcomed them brilliantly, many coming from overseas, with lots of different arrival and departure dates and time and last minute changes. None of this phased the team there and it was all just handled superbly. They hosted a beautiful meal the evening before our ceremony, making changes to the menu where we asked. On the day of our 'Rewed' they were simply incredible. They liaised with the suppliers, the timings were on point. The staff on the day were simply amazing, so efficient, they found the wavelength of our guests and had a great rapport with all of them. We can not thank them enough. If you are looking for a venue for any occasion then this is the one!
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Meet the team

Sarita Toor
Sarita Toor
Wedding Coordinator

Hello! I am the Wedding Coordinator at Dovecliff Hall and it is so wonderful that you are considering Dovecliff for your special day.

I will work closely with you to ensure your wedding day runs seamlessly, and with 5 years experience, I truly feel so much joy to be able to assist you and guide you on your journey as this is such an important and beautiful chapter of your lives!

If you prefer a phone call, I am just a few numbers away and I will happily be there to give you the answers you seek :) Send an enquiry today and I will personally get back to you asap - Sarita

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Dovecliff Road, Stretton DE13 0DJ Burton upon Trent (Staffordshire)
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