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Last update: April 2025

The South Casey Inn is a countryside wedding venue situated in Stanley, Durham. Nestled in the heart of the Vale of Durham against the backdrop of the beautiful Beamish Valley, this unique venue offers couples a peaceful and picturesque setting for their special day. This traditional 100-acre estate features four event spaces, each exuding relaxed elegance that is ideal for informal weddings and memorable celebrations.

Facilities and Capacity

The South Casey is home to four distinctive event venues to suit all couples' themes and tastes. The Old Barn is a rustic fairy tale featuring timber accents, vaulted ceiling beams, ambient lighting and polished floors. You can host a romantic ceremony in a separate room here and say "I do" in front of your nearest and dearest. Following this, The Old Barn is transformed for evening receptions for up to 200 people. The Farmhouse features an airy and bright reception space inside the manor house's traditional stone exterior. The Durham Suite has a more modern and luxurious aesthetic and can be decorated to match your style, with muted interiors and timeless accents making it a flexible space for all occasions. This function room has a private bar, access to the scenic gardens, and an elegantly appointed ceremony room. The Beamish Barn is suitable for intimate micro weddings for 40 loved ones, with rustic character and an inviting log fire setting the tone for an evening of fine dining. The Garden Bar is a new addition to the estate and was made for pre-wedding parties and tipples throughout your wedding journey.

Services Offered

The experienced team at South Casey Inn delights in making couples' wedding journeys as seamless and stress free as possible. The in-house event planners offer a number of wedding packages, designed to align with the various needs and wants of nearlyweds. In-house catering options range from relaxed buffets and formal meals to delicious pub-grub style menus centred on traditional Northern cuisine. When it comes to beverages, you can opt for wine, beer, custom cocktails, and non-alcoholic refreshments.

Accommodation

The eclectic mix of accommodation options at South Causey Inn is bound to exceed guests expectations! A converted red London bus provides overnight guests with a truly unique experience, with the interior refurbished with lavish, vibrant decor and plush bedding. Other options include luxury suites, hot tub suites, and private houses with hot tubs that can be booked for pre-wedding get togethers with friends as well as your big day.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Pub or restaurant
Woodland and festival
Barn
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
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:

Beautician

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for South Causey Inn

Rachael
Rachael Sent on 16/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue!

We recently had our wedding at The South Causey Inn, and it was nothing short of perfect. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, magical, and beyond anything we could have imagined.

A huge part of what made our day so special was Stephanie, our incredible wedding coordinator. From our very first meeting, she was warm, professional, and completely dedicated to making our vision come to life. On the big day, she ensured everything ran smoothly behind the scenes so we could just relax and enjoy every moment.

The venue itself is stunning — beautifully rustic with a cozy, romantic atmosphere, gorgeous grounds, and a team that truly goes above and beyond. The food was amazing, the service exceptional, and every guest commented on how perfect everything was.

We can't recommend The South Causey Inn highly enough. If you're looking for a wedding venue that combines charm, elegance, and outstanding support, this is the place. Thank you again to Stephanie and the entire team — we will be forever grateful!
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Nadine Sent on 15/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Could not fault!!

From booking the venue until our special day, we received an extremely friendly and helpful service. Meetings were always when they were due and all the team were happy to answer alllll my questions (I had a lot). Even if I thought of another they were quick to respond on email and always accommodating. On the day, we couldn’t have asked for anything to go any better and a BIG shout out to our wedding coordinator Stacey for keeping everything ticking along smoothly, from checking in while I got ready up until the night had ended. All our family and friends loved the location, the views from the old barn, THE FOOD, having everything in one place but various areas/settings to enjoy and the space was completely private. Like I say, there was not a single fault in the service, professionalism or venue!
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Louisa Sent on 29/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best day!

From the minute we visited the South Causey Inn for a wedding showcase we knew this was where we wanted to get married!

As soon as we booked we were kept informed of what we had to do and how they could help us we could not have asked for more from the wedding team and all the staff!

Without Stacey our day would not have been the day it was she kept myself and husband informed all day and had the timeline we had planned and discussed perfect! The food was amazing and all of our guests commented on the food along with how beautiful the venue was!

We would highly recommend as a venue!
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Sophie Sent on 02/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

100% recommend

I got married on the 31st July 2024 in the Durham suite and I just wanted to express how amazing it was!! The whole team went above and beyond from the moment we arrived until the very next day. My wedding coordinator Lauren was amazing right from the get go she literally kept me at ease the full day! She made sure I had water to drink to keeping me hydrated she brought me food to make sure I ate something she even put food away for us for when went back to the room honestly she is an absolute diamond!! We can’t wait to come back and we have recommended to everyone we know getting married! Thank you again from the Wilson x
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Gill Sent on 10/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

best day of our lives

From start to finish they were fantastic. They walked us through the process which put our mind at ease. The organisation on the big day blew us away. We chose the platinum package and the details and value made it worth the while! We would definitely recommend the south causey Make sure Stephanie is involved she was amazing!
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Rebecca Sent on 03/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from start to finish!

This was a dream venue from start to finish. From the first viewing we fell in love and everyone we’ve spoken to has been so helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating! Andrew, our amazing wedding coordinator was there from check in the night before the wedding to meet and greet us, to about maybe 8pm when we walked into our reception, cut our cake and had our first dance. I’d recommend this place to anyone. It’s an amazing package for an amazing price, the portions of the food during the wedding breakfast are huge and the bbq buffet on the evening was to die for. We were all kept topped up with wine during the meal and a glass of fizz for a toast. The welcome cocktails and beers are a brilliant touch.
Cherelle
Cherelle Sent on 29/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mr & Mrs Graham (Old Barn Wedding)

Myself and My Husband had our Wedding at the south Causey Inn - old Barn

from start to finish our day was absolutely perfect, the Venue, ceremony, food, entertainment and the staff i couldn't fault at all. Even though the Venue is a busy one we really felt like we were the only ones there! We had the best day of our lives everything we could wish for and More! everything ran so smoothly our wedding Co-ordinator Lauren and her Team were excellent and we cannot thank them enough, the South Causey is one of our favourite places! we will be back soon for some lovely food at the restaurant 🥰

Thank You, Mr & Mrs Graham 🤍 21.12.24
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Ashley Sent on 30/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing day!

Amazing day. Lauren looked after us, she was fabulous. The food was quality. The decor was amazing and the staff were faultless. You can book your own meeting appointments making it flexible and easy.
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Katie Sent on 04/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

November wedding

Would highly recommend the south causey to anyone looking for a venue in the north east our day was absolutely perfect the staff go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly the food was phenomenal the hotel rooms are amazing literally could not fault a thing
Karina
Karina Sent on 03/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in every way

Where do I even start.. 24th Oct 24 the most perfect day for our wedding in the old barn. Stacey our wedding coordinator is just the best ❤️, Lee, the DJ, Bar staff, chefs, the rest of the team are absolutely amazing! They all made the day perfect. Made us feel so calm and relaxed as we were in such good hands, could not have asked for a better day. The venue and everything was so beautiful - and the food just wow. All our guests love it.

Thank you all 🫶
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rustic autumnal decor for our perfectly intimate wedding day

We had our wedding in the Durham Suite and the day was magical. The whole team at South Causey Inn were fantastic and Lauren, our wedding organiser, did a fantastic job. Thank you all for making our wedding the most magical event of the year! ❤️🫶
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Mr Ryan Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Day

Where to start!

From the very start of looking for a venue for our big day, everyone associated with the South Causey Inn that we were in contact with was absolutley amazing!

The lead up to the day, any questions that needed answering or any last minute changes that we needed to make, nothing was ever an issue and everything was sorted without any fuss whatsoever

For our big day, Stacey was our wedding co-ordinator and she was beyond amazing the full day, everything was explained and we were told exactly what was happening and we were felt to made at ease by here and our guests were the same too. She was a massive part of our day and made it flow so smoothly and was more than happy to be talking to our guests throughout the day

Honestly, the perfect day that was helped by a perfect venue and perfect staff. Couldn't recommened the venue anymore, amazing!!
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Rhiannon Sent on 30/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding- 28.09.24

Thank you so so much for our incredible wedding day! The staff couldn’t do enough for us and literally catered to every need! Special shout out to our coordinator- Andrew! You were amazing from start to finish- thank you for being such a calming and relaxing presence throughout the day. Everything about the day was amazing- the professionalism, the food, the layout! Thank you all so so much.
Aiden
Aiden Sent on 20/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Venue and Team

The wedding venue was excellent. It combines a rustic atmosphere with well-invested facilities which deliver all of the modern comforts and amenities we and our guests could have liked. The food and beverage offering was excellent, and the venue afforded ample opportunities for photographs, as well as a good amount of space regardless of the weather.

The staff were outstanding. Extremely prompt and clear with their responses, but also warm and friendly. They were flexible in meeting our small requests and adjustments, and helped guide us through what the day would look like so that we felt comfortable and confident when the big day itself came.
Sean
Sean Sent on 05/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mr & Mrs Kreft

Wantes to say thank you to Lauren and all the South Causey Wedding team for there amazing work. Our wedding day on Saturday 24/08/24 in the Farmhouse was perfect from the venue to the food it all was amazing. The South Causey wedding team looked after everything and nothing was to much trouble from them. It was the perfect day we felt relaxed and calm and no stress just what you want on your wedding day. All we can say is thank you to all the team as it was truly the perfect day.
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