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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: September 2024

The Croft is a luxurious wedding venue in the village of Croft-on-Tees in Darlington, England. Nestled between the counties of North Yorkshire, and Durham, this intimate hotel offers a blend of rustic countryside charm and elegant details. With relaxing bedrooms and multiple event settings, this venue is sure to give your big day a one-of-a-kind aesthetic.

Affordable luxury for every budget, with weddings from £1,995.

Facilities & Capacity

From intimate gatherings of 30 to lavish receptions of 110. One of their main options is the Secret Garden Chapel, a fairytale-like setting complete with antique secret doors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and ancient willow tree surrounding you and your guests. A stunning, elevated stone aisle leads to a picturesque altar, making for a breathtaking backdrop for your to exchange your vows.

After you say "I do," you can make your way through the Secret Garden to the Garden Suite for an afternoon of dining and an evening dancing with show stopping interiors featuring a canopy of hanging wisteria, along with delicate chandeliers and exposed brick walls, making for an ethereal atmosphere

A huge sliding glass wall opens up to a lushes botanical hideaway. The surrounding gardens boast fire pits, a retractable roof, and water features all guaranteed to give your big day an elevated finish.

Luxury onsite wedding party accommodation feature private gardens, hot tub and roll top baths with bold botanical decor plus the hotel features a further 21 bedrooms, with a blend of modern and vintage decor for a relaxed wedding weekend.

Services Offered

The Croft team will work closely with you to bring your wedding vision to life. From your reception canapes to your wedding breakfast, the catering team will be ready to give your event a mouthwatering touch. The venue is also near a variety of sites, from parks to museums, for your guests to enjoy before and after your celebration.

OUR VENUES

Our Wedding Team are proud of our many wedding awards over the years, including most recently ‘Best Wedding Venue 2020’, ‘Best Wedding Team 2019’, as well as previously voted in the UK’s TOP 3 wedding venues! Now with another two brand new wedding venues to bring to the North East and North Yorkshire we truly have ticked the boxes for any style of wedding…

Whether it be a Medditeranean Garden in the middle of Northumberland countryside at Le Petit Chateau, a Breezy Beach Wedding on the Northumberland Coast or a ceremony in our Enchanted Chapel at Newton Hall, a Boho Ibizan Finca-Farm House at Runa Farm or a Supmtious Celebration at Whitworth Estate & Deer Park we have a wedding venue for every type of couple.

Although all of our venues are daringly different you can expect that you and your plans will be in exceptionally safe hands at any of our venues; not to mention the highest standard of scrumptious menus, beautiful ceremony and function spaces and stunning bedroom suites at each of our venues. We offer 11 different pricing levels across all of our venues, we pride ourselves on offering weddings to suit every budget throughout the year, any day of the week. Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t have the absolute best! Now all that’s left to do is choose your favourite…

Fact File:

  • 8 unique wedding venues
  • the largest food and drink menu in the county.
  • Hosted over 4000 weddings
  • Wedding experts for over 15 years
  • Hitched and Bridebook Wedding award winners for 10 consecutive years
  • British Wedding Award winners
  • The biggest wedding team in the county

MEET THE FAMILY…
Have you seen our stunning collection of venues?

Grand Villa Heights – Ultimate Coastal Getaway

Lartington Hall – Refined, Elegant, Sophistication

The Croft – Quaint in the Country

Whitworth Hall – Georgian Glamour

Newton Hall - Coastal Celebrations

Runa Farm - Boho, Earthy, Honest

Le Petit Chateau - French Feels in Northumberland

As You Like It – City Chic

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
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:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Abigail S. Sent on 30/10/2024
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Amazing and Dreamy Wedding at The Croft

We had the most amazing wedding at The Croft Hotel on 26.10.2024. All staff involved were amazing from the moment we booked and until the day ended! Lucy Hallimond from the accommodation team was so organised and thorough, our wedding coordinator Beth Courtier was incredibly supportive and prompt with our queries and really understood us and our wedding dreams! The wedding team on the day at the Croft including Jess, Meggan, Grace, Eythan and Harry just to name a few were just so wonderfully nice and so helpful! We we’re treated so kindly, thoughtfully and sincerely by everyone! They work magic! They know exactly what needs doing and are honestly the best team! We will never forget what you all did for us over the last few months.

Photographs by our amazing photographer Laura Wood Photography
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Alice B. Sent on 01/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 29.10.24

We simply cannot express our gratitude to the staff and team behind the scenes at The Croft & our wedding coordinator Paige. Our day was perfect from start to finish, the staff made me feel so welcome from the night before right through to leaving the day after our wedding. Nothing was too much to ask. The girls at The Croft made me feel so special and went above and beyond to make sure first that I would eat! And second that we both had the best day possible. I couldn’t have asked for a better venue to hold our wedding day.
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Annie T. Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking

My Fiancé and I visited The Croft for one of their open days and were overwhelmed as soon as we walked in, it is stunning. The staff were helpful, friendly and their list of recommended suppliers is amazing we can’t wait to get married here in 2025
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Emily J. Sent on 03/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day!

From open days til the final day, the experience was flawless. Beth and the team made sure every detail was covered and created perfectly. The wedding planning was stress free and the day ran so smoothly.
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24 Nov
Open Door

Sunday 24th November 12 pm - 3 pm. Wedding couples and their guests are invited to join award-winning Loved Up North, UNVEILED Magazine, and our hand-picked selection of 20+ incredible wedding suppliers at The Croft, Darlington this November.

Register today to receive free entry for you and your guests!

Date: From 24/11/2024 to 24/11/2024 Schedule 12:00 - 15:00
Place: The Croft Hotel, Croft-on-Tees, Darlington, Durham

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5.0 out of 5 rating , 17 reviews
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The Croft Hotel, Croft-on-Tees DL2 2ST Darlington (Durham)
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