Houchins
About
Located in Essex, Houchins is a grade II* listed farmhouse which exudes elegance and charm to provide the perfect wedding venue for your very special day. Although only opened in 2014, Houchins is owned and managed by the same team who have successfully run Dove Barn in Suffolk for the past ten years, so you can rest assured that your day is in safe, experienced hands.
Your wedding day at Houchins will be truly unforgettable. The venue’s wonderful barns have been designed so that your celebrations flow seamlessly from “I do” to the last dance of the evening.
The Foundry is licensed to hold civil ceremonies with between 12 and 120 guests. The room can be transformed in the evening to provide the perfect reception space for up to 200 people to dance and celebrate into the night. The adjoining Chitting Shed is ideal for a relaxed drinks reception, boasting large glass doors which open out onto the beautiful terrace and gardens.
For your wedding breakfast, The Grainstore can accommodate up to 150 seated guests. The space has high ceilings and a mezzanine gallery for additional space and boasts a large fireplace for a rustic atmosphere.
Between May and September, you can opt to have a romantic outdoor ceremony in the Loggia. The grand marquee connects to the Loggia for a fantastic reception space, protected from the unpredictable British weather.
The bridal party can enjoy luxurious accommodation in the elegant farmhouse just 50 metres from the venue. The stylish house has been restored to offer a peaceful and comfortable night’s stay in a self-catering style bed and breakfast. Houchins will also provide a complimentary breakfast hamper with fresh fruit, juices, local artisan breads and cereal to the overnight guests.
- Stylish, modern wedding barns and elegant accommodation
- Exclusive, private use of the venue available
- Licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 110 guests
- Receptions for up to 150 seated guests
- Overnight accommodation for up to 16 (bride and family) in the listed farmhouse and our new Honeymoon Lodge for the married couple from April
- Good access from Colchester, Stanstead and London, and just one mile east of Coggeshall on the A120
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Enjoy the full Houchins experience this winter when you book a weekend wedding. We will give you accommodation in the farmhouse for up to 14 people the night before your wedding day completely free (usual cost £2,500).
This allows you to take your time and set up the venue the day before (from 12pm – 4pm) and enjoy the full country house experience relaxing by the fire in our oak panelled drawing room before retiring for dinner in the adjacent dining room. And just to entice you further, we would like to throw in £500 of elegant wedding props including uplighters, drapes, large LOVE lights and a firepit to get the party started.
So book your winter wedding now and enjoy two nights in our beautiful listed farmhouse and get ready in style and comfort for your special day.
*Offer only valid November 2022, Feb-March 2023 Thurs – Sunday. You must book the house the night of your wedding to qualify for a free night the night before. The props included in the offer are: 10 x uplighters, fairy wall lights, drapes, Love lights and a fire pit for the terrace. Offer is subject to availability and exclusive of any other offers.
Events
The best way to envisage your wedding here at Houchins is to come to one of our Open Evenings. The venue will be dressed for a wedding so you can imagine what it might look like for your special day.
Meet a number of our very favourite, experienced wedding suppliers who will be happy to discuss the finer details of your plans.
You will also meet the Houchins team who would love to show you around the venue, answer any questions you may have and help you plan your special day. Your wedding day is the happiest of days but at the beginning can seem a little daunting so we would love to help you navigate and plan every detail.
No need to book just come along and enjoy some Houchins hospitality!
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Coggeshall CO6 1RT Colchester (Essex)
