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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022
Last update: July 2026
Exclusively yours, Houchins is a unique barn venue where heritage is made modern. Including on site stylish grade 2* listed farmhouse accommodation. Located just 1 hour from London in north Essex, just 1 mile east of Coggeshall. The venue has is family owned with an award-winning team to make sure your day runs exactly to plan.
Facilities and Capacity
On your special day, Houchins belongs to you. Immerse yourselves in romance & elegance while the dedicated team bring your dreams to life. Understanding that every couple is unique, the venue can create a classic celebration, a contemporary affair or a mix of the two for up to 180 guests!
Choose from a number of ceremony areas: an elegant marquee in the landscaped wedding garden, an intimate oak-pannelled drawing room, a serene woodland ceremony space or one of the gorgeous open air spaces nestled within the grounds. The stylish self-catering farmhouse sleeps 14, and the Honeymoon Lodge is the perfect place to relax and spend your first night as a married couple. Houchins even provides a complimentary continental breakfast for the morning after.
Services Offered
Houchins is available for exclusive use. Weddings include online planning tools, a team of wedding coordinators to guide and assist you throughout the planning process, a dedicated wedding manager to ensure everything runs smoothly on the big day, decorative lighting, and much more.Go to the website: Houchins.co.uk to book a viewing and request a brochure.
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Reviews for Houchins
Perfect Houchins
The team at Houchins were exceptional from start to finish. They were professional, organised, and incredibly supportive, making sure everything ran smoothly so we could relax and enjoy every moment. Nothing felt rushed, and their attention to detail really showed.
Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the venue — the ceremony space, reception area, and overall charm of Houchins created such an elegant yet relaxed feel. It was the perfect balance of rustic and refined.
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Our perfect day
The best day ever with the best team!
What a beautiful day and I was treated like a queen
I did all the booking etc and communicated through email and telephone. I had some odd requests, like food being delivered in the week beforehand that i wanted, hand made chocolates and a meat pie and cheese wedding cake. They didn't bat an eyelid and just made it all happen. then on the day Jayson my planner just literally took care of us. If i thought, ooh where is my bag/parasol/ shoes, he was right there with them ready for me. I didn't have to think about anything but my new husband and our wonderful day and guests. My only regret... not booking the extension because I didn't want the day to ever end. The team at Houchins put you and your day first. They took care of us both and we only had to enjoy ourselves. Our friends and family have all said its one of the best weddings they have ever been too and I (unbiased) feel the same. Credit to photos https://farliephotography.co.uk/
The most sensational wedding venue!
Romantic vibe
The farmhouse is big enough for 14 people. Huge living rooms and kitchen. There’s a separate house for the wedded couple which was cute
Thank you Houchin’s. I will never forget how you helped us in this successful wedding
Everyone was raving about the venue
The staff are incredible as well: friendly and helpful, but also efficient and extremely knowledgeable.
"Best wedding ever" quote from more than 1 guest
The most incredible day we couldn’t have asked for better!
Little Gem of a Venue
The house and honeymoon sweet were perfect too. Everything we could have wanted from a venue
The best day ever ❤️
The houchins team were amazing, super organised, professional, kind and most of all fun. Eloise went above and beyond to make our day exceptional, her attention to detail is impeccable which made our day completely faultless.
All of our guests were blown away by the venue and the team, we can not thank them enough.
The accommodation is stunning and such a nice touch to be able to stay the night before and of the wedding.
We absolutely loved our keyring it really is the little things that make the experience so special and memerable.
5 🌟 we wish we could do it all again.
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Houchins Real Weddings
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Your events
This impressive venue can be exclusively yours for your wedding day. There is an elegant Grade II listed farmhouse, stunning barn, ceremony loggia, marquee and wedding garden for outdoor ceremonies.
Come along to view the venue and meet a range of quality suppliers at the wedding show where you can find:
‣ Amazing wedding inspiration for your big day
‣ FREE entry for everyone
‣ Free Absolute Bridal Magazine for all couples getting married
‣ Special offers on the day
‣ Quality wedding suppliers
‣ The latest trends
Please pre-register for the show using the link below to save time on the day:
https://mainweddingsandevents.co.uk/Essex-Wedding-Shows/Houchins-Wedding-Show/#show
Meet the team
Wayne - General Manager
Wayne is responsible for the smooth running of all operational aspects of the business. He has over 20 years’ experience at a senior level, managing venues and catering for discerning clients all over East Anglia. His unflappable nature and keen attention to detail means he is always working to ensure your day goes exactly as planned.
Prior to getting involved in the wedding industry Adam spent 20 years working in advertising, marketing and general management. Since opening Dove Barn in 2002 he has developed a passion for weddings in particular and hospitality in general. His criteria for a successful event is judged on the smiles on the faces of clients leaving his venues.
I’ve loved seeing Houchins grow into what it is today. Although playing a more casual role within the team due to starting a family I remain an integral part of the wedding team and am just as passionate and excited about Houchins as when I first started in 2014 and started showing couples around.
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