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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: October 2024

Le Petit Chateau is a grand estate and event venue located in Otterburn, Northumberland, offering a picturesque setting for weddings and other special occasions. Nestled in the serene Northumbrian countryside, it provides an impressive backdrop for any event. Known for its tasteful traditional approach, the venue’s team also excels in delivering bold and unique experiences.

'Luxury for every budget, with weddings starting at £1,995.'

Facilities and Capacity:

Le Petit Chateau boasts a range of beautiful spaces for your celebration. The romantic Belle Époque chapel, with its elegant marble fireplace, is ideal for ceremonies, while the Ballroom opens onto Mediterranean Gardens through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, blending the indoors with the outdoors. On-site, 30 boutique bedrooms are available, featuring ensuite bathrooms, many with luxurious touches like roll-top baths, garden views, four-poster beds, and private rooftop terraces. All of this can be yours for a wedding day infused with French charm.

Extended Wedding Celebrations:

Why not consider a two or three-day celebration?

  1. Your extended stay could be free for the happy couple.
  2. Enjoy more quality time with family and friends—one of life’s true luxuries.
  3. Make your wedding even more memorable and unique, with endless possibilities for an extended stay.
  4. With our expertise, we guarantee an unforgettable experience.

As the saying goes, "Go big or go home!"

Accommodation:

Whether staying for one night or three, guests can relax in one of 30 individually styled boutique bedrooms. These rooms offer a variety of themes and features, from jungle-inspired decor to Narnia-style bathrooms, with four-poster beds, private roof terraces, and roll-top baths.

Our Venues:

We are proud to have earned numerous awards over the years, including 'Best Wedding Venue 2020' and 'Best Wedding Team 2019.' In addition to Le Petit Chateau, we offer two new wedding venues in North East England and North Yorkshire, providing options for any style of wedding.

Whether it’s a fairy-tale celebration at Lartington Hall, a breezy beach wedding on the Northumberland Coast, or a boho-chic event at Runa Farm, we have something for every couple. Each venue, while unique, ensures exceptional service, delicious menus, stunning spaces, and luxurious accommodations. We offer 11 pricing tiers across all our locations, making it possible to plan the perfect wedding on any budget.

Meet Our Venues:

  • Grand Villa Heights – Ultimate Coastal Getaway
  • Lartington Hall – Refined, Elegant, Sophisticated
  • The Croft – Quaint Country Charm
  • Whitworth Hall – Georgian Glamour
  • Newton Hall – Coastal Celebrations
  • Runa Farm – Boho, Earthy, Honest
  • Le Petit Chateau – French Vibes in Northumberland
  • As You Like It – City Chic

Fact File:

  • 8 unique wedding venues
  • Largest food and drink menu in the county
  • Over 4,000 weddings hosted
  • 15+ years of wedding expertise
  • Awarded by Hitched and Bridebook for 10 consecutive years
  • British Wedding Award winners
  • Largest wedding team in the county

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Unusual weddings
Historic
Large hotel
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

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

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Le Petit Chateau

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4.9 out of 5 rating
Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
94 reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
Hannah
Hannah Q. Sent on 04/09/2024
4.4 out of 5 rating

Le Petit Chateau - Honest and few tips :)

We had our wedding at Le Petit Chateau on August 22, 2024, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! From the moment we booked the venue back in 2022, the experience has been fantastic.
During our initial visit, Tim provided a tour that truly set the tone for our special day. He added music to the tour, which made the ceremony chapel feel so real and emotional—this was a tipping point for us in deciding to book the venue.
Over the two years leading up to our wedding, we were paired with a few different wedding coordinators, ultimately finishing with Beth in the final year. Beth was incredibly helpful, replying promptly to our emails and supporting us as we finalized our plans. We met with her about 6-8 weeks before the wedding to run through the details, which was beneficial in visualising how the day would unfold and discussing décor.
On the day itself, everything ran perfectly from morning until the evening. Tim did an excellent job as the Master of Ceremonies, mingling with guests and ensuring everything flowed smoothly.
We had an amazing range of vendors that contributed to making our day so special, including:
• Hattie Murdock (Live Singer)
• Luke Howells (Magician)
• What Hannah Does (Live Artist)
• Luxury Vending (Ice-Creams)
• House of Sax (Band)
• Vegas Casino Hire (Roulette Table)
• Jellicoe Cake House (Cake)
• A trio of media: Gemma Summers Photography, Jolly Films, and Content and Confetti
All of them were fantastic and deserve a 5-star rating—we highly recommend each and every one!
Additionally, I had a fabulous glam team: Kate-Elizabeth Make-Up and Get A Grip Hairdressing, who made me feel amazing!
However, I would like to share a few points for future couples that we learned along the way:
• The menu choices aren’t as restricted as we initially thought; you can change flavours of desserts and opt for other options (like Parmos). We wish we had known this before sending out our invites and menu options.
• We communicated two weeks before the wedding that two guests would be dropping out, but unfortunately, nothing could be done about this. Be prepared to lose your money on meals, as we asked to use the cost for additional items (like shots on the table), but this wasn’t allowed. Make sure you are certain of your final numbers at least four weeks before the big day.

• We experienced an uncomfortable moment with the wedding manager, who discussed other couples in a negative manner, mentioning how she found other weddings boring (including one that was held the evening before ours). We found this very rude and raised our concerns via email, as I wouldn’t want another bride to feel as uncomfortable as I did around that staff member, wondering if I was being judged too.

• Don’t stress too much about the décor! The team is fantastic and runs weddings daily. They know what works and will help bring your vision to life. What you envision will become a beautiful reality!

• You’ve chosen your suppliers for a reason—trust their expertise! They are there to make your day special and will handle everything seamlessly .I stressed way more than was needed, everything works out!
• Breathe and Enjoy: Take a moment to breathe and soak it all in. The day will fly by, so make sure to enjoy every second!
Overall, we had a wonderful wedding experience and would recommend it to any couple looking for a beautiful venue with great support. Thank you to everyone who made our day so special!
Mr and Mrs Queen (22-08-24)
Nicky
Nicky Sent on 16/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue

We had the BEST day ever. From the minute we saw the ceremony room, we knew it was where we wanted to get married. The support in the run up and on the day were incredible, the team definitely made the whole process so stress free and definitely meant I was relaxed and could just enjoy everything.
Alysha helped with all of the organisation and prep before the wedding and made sure we had absolutely everything covered. Our wedding coordinator on the day couldn't do enough to help us, nothing was too much trouble and the whole day ran seamlessly.
All of our guests had nothing but praise for the venue and the wonderful staff. I just wish we could do it all over again!
William
William J. Sent on 20/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Jennison Wedding 14.5.24

Incredible venue, incredible staff, incredible day.
Only thing I would say is the printer for the Photo Booth jammed a few times, with our guests coming to me to say it wasn’t working, so I took time out of my day to find staff, but otherwise couldn’t fault any other aspect.
Beth our wedding coordinator was faultless, Chloe and Tim on the day made us feel incredibly at ease and in safe hands.
Olivia
Olivia C. Sent on 03/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue! You forget you are in the UK

From the moment we looked around Le Petit Chateau we knew we had to book it for our wedding day. Not only did the hidden gardens, stunning ceremony room and overall look of the venue make it very easy to say yes, but the staff also were amazing!

Contact on the run up was amazing, with even the smallest question answered pretty quickly. Rachel Spratt made the organising and planning those final details super easy! We arrived the evening before knowing everything would go smoothly and we would be taken care of.

On the day everyone was brilliant! We had Tia looking after us and no job was too big. Me and the girls stayed in the apartment the night before and spent the morning having a relaxing breakfast and getting ready. The day went exactly the way we had hoped, and with Tim on site all day he really made the wedding that much better! He is amazing with the guests, everyone thought he was so funny and he was always there to make sure everything was going well.

I can't thank the staff enough, and the entire venue was simply stunning. Everyone was blown away with the venue and we wish we could do it all over again.
Leanna
Leanna H. Sent on 14/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Day at Le Petit Chateau

We had our special day at Le Petit Chateau on 01/03/2024. It was the best day of our lives thanks to the team. Everything ran seamlessly thanks to our wedding co-ordinator Rachel and the staff on the day were amazing! So friendly and helpful. Le Petit Chateau is a stunning venue from its beautiful ceremony, to its outdoor area with the firepits and the spacious ballroom. Our guests couldn't agree more with us. Lovely food and great atmosphere. Cant recommend this venue enough for a wedding!
Damon
Damon W. Sent on 09/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Northumberland's hidden gem.

An absolutely fantastic venue, made even better by the staff. It's a proper hidden gem, a diamond in the rough and every other positive description of Le Petit Chateau. We first saw the venue in spring last year and instantly fell in love with it all. It's just as beautiful inside as it is out, which was a huge thing for us as our spring(ish) wedding plans were scuppered by a baby on the way. Knowing that guests would be enjoying the inside of the venue if the weather wasn't the best was a huge thing for us. We had a brilliant wedding coordinator called Beth Courtier who talked us through everything and was extremely helpful from the initial wedding date change, to when we were doing the final plans and run-through a few weeks before the wedding and we had some changes and tweaks, she squared everything away. Fast forward to the big day itself and Le Petit Chateau looked perfect. Nothing was too big or small for the staff either to make changes or chase something for us. So we cannot thank the MoC Tim, the day manager Tia, night manager Joel and the rest of the staff enough. They really made everything work out perfectly for us so we could just relax and enjoy the day. The food was exceptional throughout from the canapés to the evening bowl food.
Overall, we can't think of anywhere else we would have gotten married, it was perfect for not only us but all our guests who were amazed by this stunning venue. Thank you again! Damon & Emily Wiltshire
Ellen
Ellen R. Sent on 16/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding location

Highly recommend having a wedding here, was amazing and everything was magical
Rachael
Rachael M. Sent on 24/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 21st October 2023

Our wedding was better than I could have asked for. We got married October 2023 and planned the wedding within a year. The staff, the quality of the food, portion sizes and wedding coordinators were amazing!!

All of the staff were so attentive and helpful and I could not have asked for a better team to support me through the planning and on the day.

Also all the rooms were fabulous.
Sophie
Sophie J. Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Utterly perfect!

Where do we end start, the whole day from start to finish was absolutely perfect.
From the minute we booked in 2021 to the moment we checked out on Thursday, it’s been everything we dreamt of!

All of our guests have none stopped complimented the venue, the food, the service, the rooms and all the staff in both the WDP and the LPC and we can do nothing more than agree.

We cannot thank you enough Beth for being there all day- for Soph especially, It was a sudden relief seeing your face in the apartment on the morning.

Saying that, yourself, Tia and James were all incredible- genuinely lovely people and we are so sad now that the planning is done. We’ve both felt nothing was too much, even when we did have bazar requests 😅

Thank-you so much again, I wish you all nothing but the sweet sweet best for the future 🧡
Love Mr & Mrs Stanton x x x
Lucy
Lucy G. Sent on 24/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

We had the most perfect day at the most perfect venue. The venue is stunning and the staff there did everything possible to make our day seamless. We loved every second.
Rebecca
Rebecca H. Sent on 06/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our ‘covid restricted’ perfect wedding day!

Our perfect day!
The staff at Le Petite Chateau (LPC) were accommodating at every stage!
Having postponed from April to September 2020, we were very nervous as the September date was looming.
The staff at LPC were amazing, keeping us updated every step of the way even with rules and guidelines changing daily (if not hourly!).
We can not be more grateful to the venue and suppliers for making our day just as we imagined if not better!
Our day ran seamlessly, we had drinks, meals, speeches, cut the cake and a first dance; yes it may have all been at a safe social distance but we were surrounded with our closest friends and family. We couldn’t have asked for anything more.

To any brides/ grooms/ couples that are wondering whether to postpone or go ahead, I promise you a “covid” wedding is not as scary as you would imagine, even with guests in masks! My advice would be to have honest discussions with your venue/ wedding co ordinator to ask how they will run the day, we were guided through how the day would look, and on paper it looked ‘normal’ even in the middle of a global pandemic! I’m so glad we chose to go ahead with our day.
J
Joanne B. Sent on 03/12/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Brilliant team, and a brilliant day!

Le Petit Chateau are a brilliant, well-oiled wedding machine! From the beginning, you are assigned your own wedding coordinator, and ours was Beth, and she was so incredibly excellent - professional, responsive and made our wedding absolutely seamless.

The day went without a hitch and was everything I could have wanted, they accommodated for us doing things like private vows before the ceremony, all dietary requirements we asked for, and they made everything feel unique to us.
H
Hannah W. Sent on 21/10/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Our Autumnal Wedding

We recently had our wedding at the Le Petit Chateau, a little gem in the North East!

Our day was perfect from the beginning to the very end! Our wedding manager, Tia introduced herself to us on the evening before our wedding and was so helpful - she was also on hand when our 8 month old decided to splash my wedding dress with Balsamic Vinegar! :-O. Tim (Master of Ceremonies) was excellent, and was loved by all of our guests!

You really can’t fault the beautiful gardens, and the venue! Genuinely felt like we were in the South of France, even if it was in the middle of October. All our guests were so complimentary of the venue.

One thing to note, our wedding coordinator left the company and we were therefore allocated a new coordinator, Beth. To be honest, we found it very difficult to get in touch with her, and was unresponsive to several of my emails and phone calls. I am unsure as to why this was, or whether this was intentional, but it concerned us with how our day would go. Fortunately for us, all staff on the day were incredible!

Thank you so much LPC, we had the BEST day!



S
Stephanie G. Sent on 31/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The dream venue

Le Petit Chateau has always been one of those venues where you see people get married and you think that’s it that’s the dream venue. When we got engaged we knew it was a place that would be high on the list. I fell in love as soon as I walked through the door! The venue is stunning with those French Mediterranean vibes. From booking or wedding to right up to the day before communication with Beth our wedding coordinator was amazing; she was always on hand to help, kept in constant communication and had every single detail covered. On the day the venue couldn’t do enough for us, every details was covered, the decor and venue was set up exactly how we wanted and looked stunning. Tia (our on the day manager) and Tim (master of ceremonies) were both outstanding and were a constant support and ensured the day ran smoothly. If you want to perfect day, in the perfect venue, with the perfect setting and not lift a finger with everything take care of, then Le Petit Chateau should be top of your list.
K
Kate R. Sent on 16/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Helpful and professional

We have booked our wedding at this beautiful venue! We have stayed here and tried the food and it is amazing better than we imagined and we cant wait to get married here. So far everyone has been so helpful, friendly and informative, thank you.
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04 Jan
Open Door

Kickstart your wedding planning journey in the New Year at ‘Le Petit Chateau’, our picturesque French-inspired wedding venue in the heart of Northumberland. Radiating Luxury & Charm, this super-chic venue boasts impressive Mediterranean Gardens and fantastical fire-on-water features.

Join us to experience this unique venue in person!

  • Explore a world of possibilities with our handpicked selection of trusted wedding creatives and suppliers. Take advantage of unique January-only discounts on services that will help bring your dream wedding to life.
  • Sample our delicious canapes & bespoke cocktails as you stroll through the gardens, gather inspiration, and visualize your dream day.
  • Experience the warmth and expertise of our dedicated wedding co-ordinators, who will guide you through every step of planning your dream day. With their invaluable insights and personal touch, you'll feel confident and supported, no matter your budget.


Avoid disappointment & reserve a personal appointment with one of our team in advance by sending an email or give us a call.

Date: From 04/01/2025 to 04/01/2025 Schedule 13:00 - 16:00
Place: Jedburgh Road, Otterburn, Northumberland

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Jedburgh Road NE19 1NR Otterburn (Northumberland)
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