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Last update: May 2025

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa is an award-winning, family-owned wedding venue located in Colchester, Essex. Winner of Essex Wedding Awards Golf Course Wedding Venue of the Year 2023!

The Resort has been helping couples create beautiful, magical memories for over 50 years. It's surrounded by stunning English countryside scenery with lakes, streams, and woodlands, creating picture-perfect moments for your special day. Set within 300 acres of beautiful, rolling countryside, the hotel overlooks a private lake that forms the perfect backdrop to your special day.

Facilities and Capacity

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa has the facilities to cater for every kind of celebration, from a grand gathering to an intimate festival-style bash. It offers a large and spectacular banqueting suite, an intimate function room at the country lodges, and seasonal luxurious giant Tipis set within the grounds and lakes. All event spaces enjoy natural daylight and private terraces, whilst the tipi offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside from a beautifully landscaped green. The hotel holds a wedding license, but couples can also make it official outdoors under a wooden pergola set within the stunning countryside. The four-star hotel has 80 contemporary bedrooms, as well as 10 luxurious countryside apartments, so your guests don't need to worry about travelling home.

Services Offered

With set wedding packages and bespoke offerings, the team at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa is versatile in their approach. They'll work with you to prepare the perfect package. They can assist and advise you on your choice of wedding breakfast, accompanying wines, and evening buffet. There are even additional extras such as giant light-up letters, a star-lit backdrop, a post-box, and a popcorn machine that you can hire. The hotel's event staff understands how time-consuming it can be to plan a wedding. For support, they have a dedicated wedding planning team to help you with every aspect of planning your big day. From your initial tour of the venue to the last goodbye, your wedding coordinators will take care of everything.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Asian wedding
Woodland and festival
Large hotel
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
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:

Swimming pool
Health suite
Fitness centre

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
illustration notebook

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Reviews for Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

Stephen
Stephen Sent on 26/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Day – Thank You Stoke by Nayland!

We got married at Stoke by Nayland on 30th May 2025 and honestly, it was everything we dreamed of and more.

From the very first visit, we knew it was the one – the venue is absolutely stunning, but what really made it special was the team, especially Victoria, our wedding coordinator. She was incredible from start to finish – so lovely, supportive and organised. She made the whole process feel easy and fun, and nothing was ever too much trouble. We honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better.

The whole day ran so smoothly, and that’s down to how brilliant all the staff were. Everyone was super helpful, friendly, and on the ball – it just made the day feel effortless. The food was amazing (so many guests mentioned it!) and the accommodation was perfect too – really comfy and great for guests who stayed over.

We never want to have to plan a wedding again (once is enough 😄), but if we did, we’d pick Stoke by Nayland all over again without hesitation. Absolute 10/10 – can’t recommend it enough!
Jodie
Jodie Sent on 23/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stoke by Nayland Resort

Just wow! An amazing venue that we fell in love with. Every member of staff we interacted was lovely and couldn't do enough for us. Especially Melanie our wedding coordinator, took so much stress of my very anxious shoulders
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Emma Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Venue 😍

Whilst our initial wedding coordinator left at short notice, the team at Stoke by Nayland really pulled through and we were assigned Simone, who was absolutely incredible in making sure everything was in place and helping bring our vision to life.

We couldn't have asked for a better day, not only is the venue stunning, but the staff provide a personable service with great care and attention to detail, and the food was amazing - our day was smooth from start to finish, and we can't thank Simone and the team enough❤️
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Chantelle Sent on 30/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

wedding of Mr & Mrs MEGICKS

Fantastic day had by ourselves and friends and family

The staff we fantastic especially Victoria our appointed planner

The day ran smoothly

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Stacey Sent on 30/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue

From start to finish not only were the wedding and events team outstanding but every single staff member who played a part on our special day were amazing. Nothing was too much for anyone and the smiles and happiness on their faces beamed through into the service we and all of our guests received. The events team and Simone (our dedicated coordinator) on the day really know what they're doing, and they helped a bride to be bring idea's to life and stay calm and relaxed the whole day through.
Everything was stunning. Thank you
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Lewis Sent on 13/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we dreamed of!

Stoke By Nayland is the perfect venue for a wedding!

We booked 2 years in advance and Simone and the team from Stoke By Nayland were supportive throughout the build up and on the day!

Communication between the couple and the venue was amazing and everything went to plan and the Wedding & Event Team catered to all our needs!

The venue, the golf course, the hotel room was amazing! We recommend couples that are looking to get married to defiantly consider Stoke By Nayland Resort!
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Chelsea Sent on 25/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Day - 18/04/2025

Where do i even start, we booked stoke by Nayland as our wedding venue back in 2022. From the very beginning, Victoria, our wedding coordinator did everything she could to make sure we had the most special day. We had roughly 10 meetings with Victoria, every time she asked questions where I had not even thought of things to help us achieve our perfect wedding day. On the day of the wedding, Victoria and her colleague Becks were incredible to say the least. They both made sure me and Jordan had everything we needed prior to walking down the aisle. Victoria and Becks made sure we were hydrated. They even got me some ice for my swollen pregnant feet! We feel so pleased and grateful to have had our special day at stoke by Nayland and it will always now leave a special place in our hearts. The room we stayed in was amazing and the beds were very comfy! The views were so beautiful. I would highly recommend getting married at stoke by Nayland. We wish we could do it again just for the level of service we received!
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Laura Sent on 20/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My dream wedding

From the start of our planning experience to the end of our wedding day - all the staff at Stoke by Nayland have been amazing.
Nothing was too much for anyone.
Our wedding planner Victoria was amazing during the planning and on the day. Making sure that everything ran smoothly and everything we wanted happened.
The venue is a lovely setting too.
The food was delicious.
Genuinely couldn’t have asked for more.
The day of my dreams brought to life by SbN and the lovely staff.
We will definitely be going back to celebrate anniversaries.

Sophie
Sophie Sent on 13/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An unforgettable day



We had the absolute pleasure of working with Victoria, the wedding coordinator at Stoke by Nayland, and we can't recommend her highly enough. From the moment we booked our wedding in November 2023, Victoria was an invaluable part of our journey. Her service was nothing short of outstanding—she listened to all of our ideas and ensured every detail was executed perfectly, making our vision come to life in a way we could never have imagined.

On our wedding day, Victoria’s presence was incredibly reassuring. She had a calm, professional, and incredibly kind manner, which was especially helpful in keeping my very emotional husband-to-be calm and grounded. Her ability to manage all the logistics while also providing a comforting presence was a true testament to her expertise and care.

Beyond managing the day’s schedule, Victoria was also a fantastic advocate for us. She made sure we got all the photos we wanted and was always checking in to ensure we had time to enjoy our special day with friends and family. Her attention to detail and her dedication to our happiness were evident throughout the entire process.

Victoria is undoubtedly an asset to the wedding team at Stoke by Nayland. Her warmth, professionalism, and commitment to creating an stress-free, magical experience for us made all the difference. If you’re considering getting married at Stoke by Nayland, we highly recommend booking your wedding with them—and especially working with Victoria. She truly made our day unforgettable.
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Dawn Sent on 09/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Twilight wedding

We booked our Twilight wedding here on 7th April and honestly couldn't fault the venue or the team working. Right from the start, they went above and beyond to answer any questions we had and really put us at ease throughout the whole time. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to find a fantastic venue with the most AMAZING staff. Thank you so much for making our day so special!
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Catherine Sent on 07/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

A simply magical day, such a smooth running day. The lead up to the wedding and from booking was seamless. Simone (our co-ordinator) was so lovely and helpful. All our guests commented how lovely the venue were and that staff were more then happy to go above and beyond :)
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue ever!

We had the most amazing wedding day and experience at the Stoke by Nayland resort. From our first meeting with our wedding coordinator and team, to the day after the wedding itself, there was absolutely nothing they could've done better. We all had the best day and I cannot thank everyone involved enough! Highly recommended!
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Debbie Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Twilight Wedding - 28th December 2024

We celebrated our wedding at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club on December 28th, 2025, and it was truly a day to remember. Our wedding planner went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect.
Every aspect of the day was seamless, and we couldn't have asked for a more fantastic experience. The venue was beautifully decorated, the staff were incredibly attentive, and every detail was meticulously taken care of. Our guests were thoroughly impressed, and we received countless compliments on how wonderful everything was.
We are immensely grateful for the hard work and effort put in by our wedding planner and the entire team at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club. Thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable.
Kirsty
Kirsty Sent on 28/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Winter wonderland wedding day

Stunning venue and Simone and team were just incredible. In the run up to the wedding and on the day, they couldn't have done more for us.

The food was absolutely beautiful, the decor was amazing and our day was simply perfect.
Georgia
Georgia Sent on 10/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect Winter Wedding Day🤍

We got married at Stoke by Nayland in December and it was absolutely magical. Simone was our wedding co-ordinator and she was amazing throughout the whole process. She is organised, listened to our vision and worked with us to create the perfect day. She made sure everything ran smoothly on the day without us having to worry. The venue looked beautiful decorated for Winter which all our guests loved. We are so grateful to Simone and the SbN team for making our dream wedding a reality!
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