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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: January 2025

Merrydale Manor is a luxury country estate and wedding venue located in the heart of Knutsford, Cheshire, offering a private and picturesque environment for your celebration. This venue is ideal for discerning couples seeking an opulent celebration in the countryside. This stately manor can provide a lavish backdrop for your memorable momentous occasion.

A country estate… all to yourself

Merrydale Manor is only ever hired on an exclusive basis, so you and your guests have the entire estate to yourselves. The estate comprises of a grand sweeping driveway that leads you through luscious parkland and manicured gardens. There is an exquisite manor house and a serene lake, providing the perfect views when you’re saying ‘I do’ or to look over as you sip on a celebratory drink!

Picture perfect Manor House and splendid Merrydale Suite

Merrydale Manor is the former home of Michael, Suzanne Irlam and their daughter Hattie and has been extensively renovated. Not only does it provides the perfect backdrop for pictures, but you can also spend the night in this opulent Manor House & Courtyard bedrooms.

In the purpose-built Merrydale suite and bar you can raise a toast, dine on delectable dishes or simply dance the night away. This contemporary space maximises views of the courtyard gardens at the back and over to the tranquil lake at the front.

Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and luxe interiors, you can’t fail to be impressed!

Services Offered

The dedicated team at Merrydale Manor would love to welcome you to their excellent venue. To-be-weds can host their entire day here, from the pre-marital preparations to the very last dance. On average, the weddings we host are between 40-180 guests, we can cater for both larger weddings and more intimate weddings. The professional wedding planners will be on hand to help coordinate your day, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Sporting
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Entertainment licence
Evening reception facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Health suite

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
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Reviews for Merrydale Manor

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Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
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Hattie
Hattie Sent on 05/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives ❤️

On 24.08.24 I said ‘I do’ at my childhood home here at Merrydale Manor along with our closest friends, family and our little boy Harley.
Merrydale is pure magic and I am forever grateful to have married the love of my life in the place I call home. The venue, the staff just everything is perfection.. The best day of our lives!
Harry
Harry Sent on 14/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives and the best wedding venue ever

I just wanted to say a HUGE HUGE thank you to everyone for everything at our wedding. It was absolutely the best day of our lives and we’re so honoured to have had our wedding at Merrydale with such an incredible team. It was completely seamless on the day. Everything was organised by you all to perfection and it really just proved why you are one of the best venues in the country. If you’re considering getting married at Merrydale yourself it will be one of the best decisions you’ll make🤍🤍
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Margaret Sent on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Daughter's wedding at a stunning location

An absolute joy from start to finish. We were lucky enough to have use of the Manor the night before, which really extended the celebrations, although you can use the dedicated Bridal Lodge if the Manor is in use. Staff (Sam and Georgia) were present but discreet, and saw that the day ran smoothly and efficiently. The venue was beautifully decorated with Christmas trees, lights and decorations which gave it a fabulous holiday feel. Such a spectacular setting for a stunning wedding. Thank you Merrydale Team - the dream location.
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Molly Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You!

We just want to thank you for the most amazing day. The venue is breathtaking and our guest were wowed. The staff on the day and the build up were beyond helpful and the day ran so smoothly so we thank you all for making our day so special.
Rob
Rob L. Sent on 21/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Merrydale Manor are simply the best at what they do! The staff are amazing and take the stress out of what can be a very stressful time. The venue is absolutely beautiful and we had our dream day last Sunday. Everything works like clockwork and we could not have picked a better place to host our special day! We visited 21 venues before visiting Merrydale Manor and once we saw it there was no where else we could have picked! It blew the competition out of the water! Thank you so much for making our big day perfect!
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 01/08/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

A Manor House gem

We loved everything about Merrydale. So much of the thinking was done for us which made a massive difference to the stress levels both on the day and the run up.
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Shauna Sent on 29/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mr and Mrs Mac

Stunning venue, every single attention to detail is thought of at Merrydale Manor! And the staff are so attentive and supportive! Everyone is still in awe at the beauty and grounds. I am so lucky to have had my wedding here, forever memories made with my closest family and friends. I cannot thank Merrydale enough for everything!
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Abigail Sent on 30/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue around!

Everything at Merrydale was seamless from start to finish. Everyone we dealt with during the lead up to our wedding and on the day could not have been more helpful and accommodating. The staff service is second to none. The layout of the venue is absolutely perfect with minimal moving around for guests throughout the day as well as being absolutely stunning.
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Muna Sent on 20/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just wow!! The most amazing team in the most beautiful venue

We got married here in March 2024 and if there’s one thing I can say about Merrydale it’s they are absolute professionals (almost military!) at what they do. This team is INCREDIBLE. The amount of questions I had in the year or 2 before our wedding day, and how professional and swiftly they were answered by Nikita and the team was so reassuring. I’ve honestly never dealt with a more professional team in my life and although I knew I could trust them, I still had those bridal nerves on the wedding morning that something could go wrong. I had so much going on in the day, and I felt I had so many requests that I gave to the team that I wanted to be implemented that I was convinced something would slip, but wow - the day went so smoothly. Seeing the team with their walkie talkies making sure everything needed to be where it should have been (including me and my bridesmaids!) was amazing. I wish I could do it all again, Sam and the team made the whole day run so smoothly and absolutely nothing went wrong. They’re amazing - I couldn’t recommend this venue enough. Especially if you’re a worrier like me! Thank you so much guys xx
Shelley
Shelley Sent on 18/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional venue Exceptional service!

From the moment we set eyes on Merrydale we fell in love with how beautiful the venue is, with its beautiful long driveway leading to the Manor House and the elegant horse statue, the lake with the jetty and fountain, and seperate ceremony room with a backdrop to die for! The windows in the ceremony room let all the natural light through to make the most beautiful light for your photos 😍 the Manor House itself is just spectacular in every single room with everything you would need if you choose to stay, and clean….!!! Wow there isn’t a spec of dust or dirt in the whole place!! The bridal prep area again is just stunning and all that light!! There’s also a great area for the guys to get ready and relax, play games and enjoy themselves pre wedding.

Our Wedding was the best day of our lives and I can honestly say most of this is down to Merrydale!
Not just the venue itself but for the service you get, it’s absolutely the best you could get anywhere in the world! From the very beginning Robyn showed us around and she was like talking to your maid of honour, she had my back, she knew my vision and I felt like she would make it happen, she went above and beyond to offer us our dream wedding! Throughout our lead up we dealt with most of the staff there including the owner and I have to say everyone is the same, just incredible, every last one of the team from the owner to the cleaners, just brilliant people who make you feel so special, On our Wedding Sam was assigned to be our wedding coordinator and from the moment we arrived the night before she was again fantastic, she knows weddings inside out and we felt instantly more relaxed, she dealt with everything from hanging my dress to unpacking our food and drinks, helping with our favours, sorting the suits, timing the music perfectly, sorting my dress so it was perfect for down the isle, even putting Alistair’s glasses next to his speech!… literally everything!
I can honestly say everything (apart from weather, but that really didn’t matter at all) was absolutely PERFECT, seamless, the day was like a dream! Better than we ever could have imagined… we are just sad we can’t do it again :(
Anyone looking at Merrydale don’t hesitate, you will not find a better venue with better people, I’d give Merrydale 100 stars if I could! Thank you to all the Team ❤️
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Emma Sent on 26/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our fairytale wedding ✨

There really are no words to describe just how perfect our wedding day was. I had always dreamt of a fairytale wedding and Merrydale Manor really was the perfect venue to give us that and more!

From the moment we stepped foot in the venue on our viewing, right up until the very end of our wedding day, the team were absolutely incredible. Nothing was too big of an ask and they really did take away some of the stresses of planning a wedding.

After our wedding last year, and even to this day, we’ve had so many compliments from our guests about the venue, the grounds and the staff at Merrydale. Everyone was made to feel so welcome from the minute they arrived and it really couldn’t have been any more of a perfect day!

Merrydale Manor really is a venue of dreams! I wish we could relive our day everyday…
Beth
Beth Sent on 18/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect wedding day!

We got married at Merrydale Manor in July 2023 and there are so many positive things I have to say about this venue and the team that work there. The venue itself is simply stunning - the grounds, the ceremony room, the reception room, the bedrooms, are all immaculate and it's the perfect mix of modern, stylish and elegant. For us, we knew we wouldn't find a more perfect venue for our wedding day and did not hesitate in booking our date. From open evening to when we were leaving the morning after, everything was flawless. The team were friendly, polite, helpful and accommodating, as you might expect, but what stood out for us was that even though they host weddings for countless couples, they still made us feel special - they're true professionals! The day flew by but it was an absolute dream and I'm so thankful to everyone at Merrydale for making our special day everything we'd hoped and dreamed of!
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Emily Sent on 17/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional from start to finish

Words really cannot describe how amazing Merrydale and the whole team are! The service was the highest standard from the moment we went to the open day, just over a year ago, to the moment we left this morning following our wedding yesterday. All of your possible needs are catered for and every detail attended. Even when you don’t know something is required the Merrydale team do and it’s already in hand. It really is a seamless operation which made our day more magical than we ever could have hoped for. We honestly cannot thank the team enough, we would (and have) recommended them without any doubt! The food, accommodation, staff, contact throughout and suppliers really are 5 star ⭐️ Our day was amazing and we really do attribute a huge part of that to the team at Merrydale
Kerry
Kerry Sent on 08/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue

We loved every part of having our wedding reception at Merrydale! The staff during the pre planning were a dream to work with, making everything easy and no stress.
The venue itself is stunning, the grounds are beautiful and the house is very well thought out. The bar area is spacious and modern, the breakfast/party room works really well and having the ‘keys’ to the house to stay over afterwards with guests was fantastic.
All the staff throughout the day were so lovely and friendly.
We got so many comments about what a fabulous venue it was!
Emily
Emily Sent on 13/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Fairytale Unfolded at Merrydale Manor

We are overflowing with gratitude, we find ourselves somewhat speechless, yet bursting to express our heartfelt thanks to the entire team at Merrydale Manor.

Each moment of our wedding day was not merely facilitated but was meticulously crafted into an experience beyond our wildest imaginations. From start to finish, we were enveloped in what felt like a royal enchantment, ensuring every instant was exceptionally special. The venue didn’t just host our day; it elevated it with a sublime atmosphere, where our guests also felt revered and utterly taken by the spectacular setting and your caring, attentive team.

It’s a profound honor to have held our wedding at Merrydale, and every second will be cherished in our memories eternally. For your dedication and exceeding every expectation: a monumental thank you.
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Events

22 Feb
Open Door

Celebrate Love Month, by visiting us at Merrydale Manor & falling in love with our Cheshire Wedding Venue.

Appointments between 12:00pm and 5:00pm.

Strictly by appointment.

Date: From 22/02/2025 to 22/02/2025 Schedule 12:00 - 17:00
Place: Chelford Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire
23 Feb
Open Door

Celebrate Love Month, by visiting us at Merrydale Manor & falling in love with our Cheshire Wedding Venue.

Appointments between 12:00pm and 5:00pm.

Strictly by appointment.

Date: From 23/02/2025 to 23/02/2025 Schedule 12:00 - 17:00
Place: Chelford Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire
09 Mar
Open Door

March Open Day

Sunday 9th March, appointment times between 12pm and 5pm.

Join us to view our Cheshire wedding venue. Our Team & Suppliers will be on site. Book is essential. Contact us to book.

Date: From 09/03/2025 to 09/03/2025 Schedule 12:00 - 17:00
Place: Chelford Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire

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Chelford Lane WA16 8UG Knutsford (Cheshire)
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