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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: May 2026

Nestled in the rolling hills of West Yorkshire, The Fleece Countryside Inn offers a beautifully private setting for relaxed, intimate weddings.

As an award-winning venue, we are incredibly proud to have been named Best Countryside Wedding Venue in Yorkshire 2026 at the I Do Wedding Awards, alongside holding 2 AA Rosettes, a 5 Star Silver Inn award, and winning the Hitched Wedding Awards consecutively since 2024.

With sweeping countryside views, rustic wooden beams, and neutral décor, our award-winning venue is a serene canvas for your unique love story.

Couples enjoy exclusive use of our elegant wedding suite, private terrace, and cocktail-ready bar. Whether you're planning a summer celebration under blue skies or a cosy winter gathering with fairy lights, The Fleece delivers effortless charm across every season. We cater to weddings of all sizes—from our grand summer weddings with up to 110 guests to intimate gatherings of your immediate family.

Our award-winning team delivers exceptional food, warm hospitality, and full support throughout. With 7 cosy bedrooms onsite, including a honeymoon suite, your celebration can continue from day to night in countryside comfort.

Our dedicated team ensures a stress-free day, allowing you to fully savour the moments with your loved ones. Exceptional food, countryside comfort, and warm, attentive service await.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Pub or restaurant

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
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

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Changing room for wedding guests
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Reviews for The Fleece Countryside Inn

Sean
Sean Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A wonderful place !

We had our wedding at The Fleece this year (March 2026). All I can say is, these people know what they are doing! Amazing service from top to bottom, highly recommended!
Beth
Beth Sent on 26/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

21.02.2026 - our magical day 💒💓

We'd love to thank all the fabulous staff at The Fleece for making sure we had the most magical day for our wedding on 21.02.2026. The staff team are incredibly efficient, friendly and attentive, everything flowed absolutely seamlessly! Huge thanks to Carrie-Anne and Becky who made sure every 'i' was dotted and 't' was crossed ahead of the big day. I was warmly greeted by Antonia when I first arrived, she made me feel very at ease, and it was blissful to glance around me at how beautiful everything already looked and take in all that was to come before walking down the aisle.
We used Your Aisle Style's Helping Hand package and the whole team ensured the venue was dressed to perfection, our whole craft beer theme brought to life but with very thoughtful tweaks and adjustments that made it even better than we ever pictured!
The food was all perfectly timed and stunningly presented, huge portions, lots of our guests commented on how delicious it was. I didn't get the names of our servers but they were all equally lovely.
The bar team were also fantastic, I should have noted down the name of the guy leading the shift but he had great craic and made sure that I got a drink on the house as the bride, firmly stating that my J2O thirst quencher didn't count and making sure I also had my free Aperol Spritz later on!
Our rooms were immaculate and the honeymoon suite was gorgeous, so romantic. Breakfast was yummy and well needed after all the alcohol and dancing.
Finally, how could we not fall in love with the venue itself. It feels so intimate, rustic and cosy, nothing large scale or over the top. The scenery is like something out of a film and makes for the most picturesque, beautiful photos - we knew after we visited that we simply had to get married there.
We'll remember our special day forever, thank you so much 💗
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 14/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue, Incredible Team, Perfect Day

We got married at The Fleece Countryside Inn on 28th February 2026 and we honestly couldn’t have chosen a more perfect venue for our day.

From our very first visit we completely fell in love with the venue. The setting is absolutely beautiful, with gorgeous views that made the whole day feel really special. It instantly felt like the kind of warm, welcoming place we wanted to celebrate with our friends and family.

Carrie-Ann, Becky and the whole team were incredible from start to finish. Throughout the entire planning process they were so kind, helpful, responsive and organised, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. Having such a supportive team behind us made the whole experience so much more relaxed and enjoyable.

The online planning portal they provided was fantastic. It kept everything in one place and made it really easy to keep track of all the details as the big day approached.

On the day itself everything ran so smoothly and we were able to just relax and enjoy every moment. The food and drinks were incredible, and so many of our friends and family commented on how amazing the venue was.

We feel so lucky to have celebrated our wedding at The Fleece Countryside Inn. If you're looking for a beautiful venue with incredible food, a genuinely caring and welcoming team, we couldn't recommend it more.
S
Siobhan Sent on 28/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day!

We got married here on 19.02 and honestly couldn’t recommend it more.

From start to finish, everything was incredible. The setting itself is just beautiful and made the perfect backdrop for our photos. Every picture looks amazing and we feel so lucky to have celebrated our day there.

The staff were outstanding all day, super friendly, attentive and calm. They couldn’t do enough for us and made everything feel completely stress free. The food was unreal as well, and we’ve had so many compliments from our guests about how good it was.

It really was the perfect place to celebrate our wedding and we’re so grateful to the whole team for giving us the best day
Jane
Jane Sent on 22/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever!

From the moment we arrived the night before the wedding, until we left the day after the wedding, the whole team was professional, attentive, and truly outstanding. We were made to feel so cared for and completely relaxed throughout.
All our guests raved about the food, even the chef guests! Everyone including vegans was catered for to the highest standards.
There genuinely isn’t a single thing we would change about the day — we just wish we could do it all again. Thank you to Carrie-Anne and her team.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 13/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect home from home wedding venue

Where do we start? We booked our wedding day over two years in advance but boy did those years fly by!

I found the fleece here on hitched scouting out venues. We love a rural vibe so we decided we would make a day of it, we contacted Carrie and team to book a viewing. After she gave us a tour, talked us through what our day could look like, the package types - we slept on it for one night and booked it the day after. You need to see the fleece to fall in love with it! The views, the cosy vibes, gorgeous food and lovely staff make it.

From initial booking, Carrie and the wonderful coordination team made the plans running up to our day a breeze. We were simply told what was needed, everything was so well thought out.

The food was incredible and everyone looooved the food!

There are so many great things about this venue, I wish I could list them all. If you’re thinking about going to a fleece open day or to go view it with your fiance, definitely do. The package costs vary, however you won’t regret a penny spent - we don’t! It was so worth it to have everyone we love in one room, well fed and watered - with plenty of seating areas and space for dancing!

Lastly - the staff are so wonderful. The lovely coordinator who moved the screen to help me get my aisle timing right, Carrie and the coordination team - a million thank you’s. The lovely card from you all was so kind.

Huge thank you to the front of house team, chefs, coordinators and fleece management - Lauren & Sam Xx

Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 09/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Choose this venue!

The venue is just so amazing. Its cosy and has so many hidden spots for the couple photos. The food is amazing and every guest was complimenting it afterwards. The views are insane and make the best photos. I can't recommend this venue enough. What really makes it special though is the team - Carrie-Ann is there every step opf the way and on the day the staff were amazing and were able to help with any last minute questions!
Vivienne
Vivienne Sent on 07/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Dream Wedding ❤️

Our Wedding Venue 😍
When we got engaged, we started looking at different venues and open days and although the Fleece didn’t have an open day when we started looking, Carrie-Anne was quick to reply and offer to show us round privately.
From the moment we arrived, we felt like this could be our wedding venue. The surroundings and the views alone are stunning!
After meeting Carrie-Anne and seeing the venue, we went home and could not stop thinking about it. We had viewed other venues as well but none gave us the same feeling. Once we booked our wedding, it was so easy for us. The team at the Fleece provide an excellent wedding package that by no means is the same for everyone though! They were able to accommodate wishes that we had and even helped us to make the day more personalised and special. Every time we had any questions, we were able to contact the team and got responses quickly. We asked for an additional meeting and that also was not a problem. Because of the team at the Fleece, the whole planning process felt pretty stress-free.
On the day, the team couldn’t have done a better job! From giving us time checks beforehand, to last minute setting up some music for our entrance after the ceremony nothing was too much trouble. Everyone had a smile on their face and was so helpful and kind. The food was incredibly and all our guests commented how beautiful the venue was and how polite and great the staff were! To any engaged couples out there, we could not recommend the Fleece Countryside Inn enough! What a beautiful setting, amazing food and the most caring staff!
Being able to stay at the venue that night with our family was a bonus, knowing there was no journey after the wedding and enjoying breakfast all together as newly weds was beautiful. We wish we could do it all over again!
Thank you everyone at The Fleece Countryside Inn!
Alicia
Alicia Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day

What an amazing venue! We looked at so many and had to wait for an appointment to view this venue, however we knew this venue was the one for us! Carrie-Anne and her team were just amazing from start to end and nothing was ever too much trouble! We had the best day and were very much grateful for everything that Carrie-Anne and her team did for us, they went above and beyond to make us feel at ease every second of the day!
S
Sinead Sent on 05/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding ever!!

I dont even no where to start...
The fleece from start to finish 12 months may I add was amazing meetings phonecalls even video calls when we couldn't attened meetings because of our disbled child amazing but then the day well let me tell you every member of staff did the fleece proud from helping my partner chris to helping me surprise him with a voice message from our non verbal child, my husband had no clue at all! Staff was smiley chatting away the food was amazing (beef dinner) had so many compliments, nothing we asked was to much even down to having dry lips from all the nerves someone handed us lip balm!!, the night do well hats off to our dj! He was the best around and listened to everyone asking for songs for hours got involved in the party!, staff on the evening was amazing with our daughters, when it came to the clean up the staff helped massively and they didnt have to!
Honestly we had the best day
I want to thank carrie ann personally because honestly you made pur day happen from start to finish and your work doesn't go unnoticed thank you to everyone that was involved xx
Alicia
Alicia Sent on 01/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

What an amazing venue!

We had our wedding here at the start of October and we could not have picked a better venue. The ivy outside had turned the most gorgeous red, all the guests commented how stunning the views were, and the rooms looked fantastic!

All the staff were friendly and professional, and Carrie-Anne was always on hand during the planning process and made sure everything was thought of!

The guests that stayed over all loved their hotel rooms, and breakfast was freshly cooked the next morning.

If we could do it over again, I’d choose the fleece. And we can’t wait to return for our anniversary!
Karen
Karen Sent on 17/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hitched 12.09.2025

We wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the staff at The Fleece for everything they did to make our wedding day, on the 12th September 2025, run so smoothly. Your attentiveness, professionalism, and cheerful, calm approach made all the difference, not just to us, but to all our guests.
From start to finish, you helped create a relaxed and joyful atmosphere, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. It was clear how much care and effort went into every detail, and we're so grateful for the part you played in making the day so special.
Thank you again for helping us create such happy memories, Karen and Carl.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 01/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, beautiful views, amazing staff!

We live local to the fleece and so we knew it was a beautiful place. To be honest, when we decided to get married locally, we didn't bother looking anywhere else - we knew it had to be here! Amazing venue, food was incredible, staff very friendly and helpful. The wedding areas are all private too - your own bar area, your own function room which is used for the ceremony too and also your own exclusive terrace overlooking the amazing views! Would highly recommend. Thank you to everyone at The Fleece!
E
Emma Sent on 20/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

The Fleece is an absolutely wonderful venue and we're thrilled that we could spend our wedding day there. The team were incredibly friendly, attentive and organised and made the entire wedding day run so smoothly. The venue itself is beautiful, both inside and out and it was amazing to have the dramatic countryside views throughout the day. The space is so versatile and we were really impressed with how seamlessly the team were able to transform the room from wedding ceremony, to wedding breakfast to dancefloor. The honeymoon room was wonderful and a great way to end the night, with a really thoughtful card and present from The Fleece waiting for us. Carrie-Anne and the team have been so helpful from the moment we booked and we felt so at ease that everything was being handled for us. The food was also delicious and all of our guests loved it too. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Fleece for a moment, thank you so much!
C
Charlotte Sent on 24/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect from start to finish!

We fell in love with The Fleece the first time we went to an open day - it was the venue that we just could not get out of our heads (so much so we booked it before we even took our parents to see it!)
Carrie-Anne was so helpful in the entire planning process and the new portal was incredibly informative in helping us along the way.
Our wedding day itself was everything we could have dreamed of and more! The team were exceptionally organised and welcoming, no task was too much of an ask for them.
We were over the moon with our wedding day at The Fleece - we wish we could do the day all over again!
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The Fleece Countryside Inn Real Weddings

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Your events

12 Jul
Open Door

Come and see The Fleece dressed to impress and discuss your special day with their Event Manager at their next Wedding Open Day.

  • Meet a handful of recommended suppliers
  • Enjoy bubbly arrival drinks
  • Sample the cocktail bar
  • Indulge in delicious canapés
  • Have a sneak peek at the country bridal suite & a family bedroom
  • Start planning your special day!

No pre-booking is required!

1pm to 4pm.

See you there!

Date: From 12/07/2026 to 12/07/2026 Schedule 13:00 - 16:00
Place: Ripponden New Bank, Halifax, West Yorkshire

Meet the team

Events Team
Events Team
Event Manager

Hello!!

Meet our wedding team! We are a friendly, experienced and creative bunch of ladies who genuinely love bringing special days to life.

Led by myself, Carrie-Anne, as Event Manager at The Fleece for 6 years now!

I have a fantastic team of coordinators who are genuinley really lovely, professional but down to earth to look after you throughout your day. Featuring Laura, Lucy, Becky and Antonia.

We’re passionate about creating relaxed, memorable celebrations and making every couple feel completely looked after from start to finish.

Proud to provide you with as much help as possible with our online wedding planning portal, in person catch up meetings, quick email responses and open days.

If you are looking for a beautiful countryside wedding venue with a relaxed feeling, professional and caring staff with 5 star reviews, then we can’t wait to help bring your perfect day to life!

Love,

Team Fleece!

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Mark Parkinson
Mark Parkinson
Owner, Guinness Drinker, Lawn Mower extrordinair

Meet Mark Parkinson, the proud owner of The Fleece.

A true local from Barkisland, Mark started his journey here as a chef before working his way up to General Manager and eventually becoming owner — so it’s safe to say The Fleece is in his blood!

When he’s not making sure everything runs perfectly, you’ll usually find him lovingly mowing the lawns, admiring the gardens he’s so proud of, or enjoying a well-earned pint of Guinness.

Mark genuinely cares about the venue, every guest who walks through the door, and the local community that makes The Fleece so special.

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