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Last update: June 2025
Situated near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, The Upper House Hotel is a privately owned country wedding venue steeped in history. Down a long sweeping driveway awaits acres of glorious gardens and woodland where photographic opportunities prove endless. At the heart of it all is the attentive staff, ready to greet your guests and set the tone for your special day ahead.
Facilities and Capacity
Beautifully secluded within the Staffordshire countryside, The Upper House Hotel is open to any number of elegant entrances and unreserved wedding celebrations. From the moment you step out onto the grounds, the magic begins. If summer is your wedding season, The Pavilion offers an idyllic ceremony site set within landscaped gardens. Alternatively, you can revel in the abundance of natural light within the Orangery Room. Illuminated by stunning roof lanterns, the space is ideal for a civil ceremony of up to 100 or a nourishing wedding breakfast for 60. Elsewhere, the Woodlands Suite is the venue's most spacious room, complete with a covered terrace. Suitable for a drinks and canapés reception or a hog roast, its steps lead directly to the mystical woodland. Here, the choice is yours whether you wish to exchange your vows with 100 guests or toast the day with up to 150. Come the evening, the private bar and colour-changing lights create a vibrant party atmosphere for you and your guests to dance the night away.
Services Offered
A policy of one wedding per day ensures the Upper House Hotel team have all of their attention focused solely on you and your guests. They offer a complete wedding service designed to support and inspire you while their executive chef works to craft a bespoke menu worthy of your day.
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Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
In the country
Small hotel
Historic
Large hotel
Outdoor license
Ceremony options:
Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Overnight accommodation:
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
Wedding coordinator
Other features:
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
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Reviews for The Upper House Hotel
Sally Sent on 12/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic Wedding Venue and Team
I recently got married at the Upper House and had the most fantastic day. Ellie and her team could did a first class job and I could not have asked for more. They were extremely professional making sure that everything went like clockwork.
The food was delicious and all of my guests commented on the beautiful venue and the lovely staff.
Everything I asked for they did and more.
I would recommend this venue to any future bride as its a real home from home in beautiful surroundings.
Thank you Ellie and Team for making our day so special
The food was delicious and all of my guests commented on the beautiful venue and the lovely staff.
Everything I asked for they did and more.
I would recommend this venue to any future bride as its a real home from home in beautiful surroundings.
Thank you Ellie and Team for making our day so special
Jennifer Sent on 14/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The Best Day of Our Lives – Thank You Ellie and The Upper House
We got married at The Upper House in April 2025 and had the most incredible experience. From the moment we arrived the night before, everything was perfect. We had a delicious meal and a really relaxing evening. On the morning of the wedding, the girls enjoyed a fantastic grazing breakfast while getting ready, and the boys had a lovely breakfast in the restaurant too.
Ellie and the entire team went above and beyond to make the day special. They helped set up all of our DIY décor and made the venue look absolutely stunning. Nothing was too much trouble – they were always on hand and so supportive. Ellie kept everything running smoothly throughout the day, from the ceremony music to the timings of the wedding breakfast, which was exceptional. The service was flawless.
We couldn’t have asked for anything more. If you’re considering this venue – do it. The team are amazing, the setting is beautiful, and the whole experience was unforgettable. Thank you, Ellie and the rest of the team at The Upper House!
Ellie and the entire team went above and beyond to make the day special. They helped set up all of our DIY décor and made the venue look absolutely stunning. Nothing was too much trouble – they were always on hand and so supportive. Ellie kept everything running smoothly throughout the day, from the ceremony music to the timings of the wedding breakfast, which was exceptional. The service was flawless.
We couldn’t have asked for anything more. If you’re considering this venue – do it. The team are amazing, the setting is beautiful, and the whole experience was unforgettable. Thank you, Ellie and the rest of the team at The Upper House!
Ellie Sent on 20/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The perfect wedding
Jack and I had our wedding at The Upper House in April 2025 and we truly had the perfect day.
When it came to the planning, nothing was too much hassle for Ellie and the team. Despite all the emails I sent to help plan out the big day, all my emails were replied to in a timely manner and I felt very taken care of.
We had the pleasure of staying at The Upper House the night before the wedding meaning we had an extra night to enjoy the beautiful rooms and stunning views on offer.
Jack and I got married at Keele Chapel and returned to The Upper House to enjoy the rest of our special day. Caitlin, Jo and the team were seamless in their service and which meant we were able to fully relax and enjoy it.
We decided not to attend a food tasting as we don't live local and we had heard such great reviews of the food and I have to say, The Upper House absolutely lived up to those reviews. The food was delicious and enjoyed by everybody. We were also able to choice 3 options for our guests to choose from as part of our package.
The weather meant that all of our guests were able to enjoy the beautiful gardens and it meant Jack and I were able to get some stunning photos on the grounds.
By the evening reception, we were all having so much fun and it really capped off the perfect day. I didn't even get to try the buffet as I was too busy dancing but I was told by my guests that the food was really nice!
Overall, we would 100% recommend The Upper House as wedding venue. They truly excelled in every aspect making our day everything we wanted it to be.
Thank you!
Love Jack and Ellie xxx
When it came to the planning, nothing was too much hassle for Ellie and the team. Despite all the emails I sent to help plan out the big day, all my emails were replied to in a timely manner and I felt very taken care of.
We had the pleasure of staying at The Upper House the night before the wedding meaning we had an extra night to enjoy the beautiful rooms and stunning views on offer.
Jack and I got married at Keele Chapel and returned to The Upper House to enjoy the rest of our special day. Caitlin, Jo and the team were seamless in their service and which meant we were able to fully relax and enjoy it.
We decided not to attend a food tasting as we don't live local and we had heard such great reviews of the food and I have to say, The Upper House absolutely lived up to those reviews. The food was delicious and enjoyed by everybody. We were also able to choice 3 options for our guests to choose from as part of our package.
The weather meant that all of our guests were able to enjoy the beautiful gardens and it meant Jack and I were able to get some stunning photos on the grounds.
By the evening reception, we were all having so much fun and it really capped off the perfect day. I didn't even get to try the buffet as I was too busy dancing but I was told by my guests that the food was really nice!
Overall, we would 100% recommend The Upper House as wedding venue. They truly excelled in every aspect making our day everything we wanted it to be.
Thank you!
Love Jack and Ellie xxx
Helen Sent on 21/02/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating
The most perfect day
From the first time I spoke to Ellie regarding the possibility of a small, intimate wedding at the Upper House, I found her extremely approachable and professional. There were only 12 of us in total, but that didn't mean that Ellie was not dedicated to making it the perfect day for us. Whenever, I contacted her regarding any queries, if she was not available there and then, she always got back to me promptly.
The Upper House is a historical building in a beautiful setting with a dedicated team determined to make your special day run smoothly. As there were only 12 of us, we hired the Darwin room for the wedding ceremony and the wedding breakfast, but on the day, the weather was glorious, so we were able to move the ceremony and the welcome drinks and canapes to the outside, which made it even more special. We went in to the Darwin room for the wedding breakfast which was of high quality and everyone said how delicious the food was.
We didn't have an evening reception, but as the weather was so good, we were able to continue our celebrations back outside.
We had the luxury suite, which was extremely sumptious, for the afternoon and night and had a balcony overlooking the grounds at the back. Prior to the wedding, my friend and I enjoyed pre-wedding drinks sitting out on the balcony taking in the beautiful view.
We had the most perfect day and would highly recommend the Upper House as a wedding venue. Hopefully, we will be going back to celebrate our anniversary in September.
The Upper House is a historical building in a beautiful setting with a dedicated team determined to make your special day run smoothly. As there were only 12 of us, we hired the Darwin room for the wedding ceremony and the wedding breakfast, but on the day, the weather was glorious, so we were able to move the ceremony and the welcome drinks and canapes to the outside, which made it even more special. We went in to the Darwin room for the wedding breakfast which was of high quality and everyone said how delicious the food was.
We didn't have an evening reception, but as the weather was so good, we were able to continue our celebrations back outside.
We had the luxury suite, which was extremely sumptious, for the afternoon and night and had a balcony overlooking the grounds at the back. Prior to the wedding, my friend and I enjoyed pre-wedding drinks sitting out on the balcony taking in the beautiful view.
We had the most perfect day and would highly recommend the Upper House as a wedding venue. Hopefully, we will be going back to celebrate our anniversary in September.
Emma Sent on 12/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
A day we will treasure forever
Honestly, we couldn't have wished for a better wedding venue! You were all so lovely, and everything went seamlessly. The whole venue was decorated so beautifully, all our guests were so impressed with the food, and the drinks at the bar and staff were superb too from Ellie for helping us plan our wedding to Joe for the amazing support on the wedding day. We are so grateful everything you have done and you can see how hard you all work together. Thank you, Mr&Mrs Bedson
Andy Sent on 28/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The Perfect Place for your Wedding
The Upper House is a beautiful old building with established gardens, lovely rooms, excellent food and a stunning location but the it's greatest asset by far are it's staff. Ellie and the wider Team are simply amazing. Supportive and attentive is just the right amount, our day ran like clockwork and feedback from the guests too was impressive. Thank you.
Julie-Ann Sent on 24/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
A perfect day
We had the most amazing day, Ellie, Sam and the team were attentive and professional. Throughout the whole process of planning the wedding and on the day, the team reassaured us especially myself and no question was a silly question. The food was incredible, everyone complimented on it and our evening guest who was gluten free was amazed at the choice she received. Also the little congratulations chocolate on our deserts did not go unnoticed, along with all the little touches. The weather even allowed us to have our drinks reception outside. On the morning of the wedding day Ellie came to see how I was feeling and made sure the day ran smoothly, even when a supplier hadn't arrived Ellie sorted it and we could enjoy being with our guests. If anyone is looking to get married at a beautiful venue, we will recommend The Upper House in a heartbeat.
Nicke Sent on 29/02/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating
Ellie was the perfect person to handle our day
She was amazing, professional, went over and beyond to make our special day perfect
Hannah Sent on 11/02/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating
Very professional and responsive service
Very attentive and we didn’t feel like we were ‘just another wedding’ as they are experienced with lots of functions. They were happy to answer questions along the way from us and my parents and always gave us coffee at meetings. Pleasant to deal with and very responsive to emails. We were able to come in the night before and set up and move furniture around. Nice to be met by the main wedding organiser when we arrived on the day from the church. All our gifts were moved to our room after the do and we had late check out and room service included. Our timings slipped a little and they took initiative and put our evening guests in the bar when we had planned to meet them all at the door. Food was really nice and all served in good time.
Liz M. Sent on 17/12/2023
4.6 out of 5 rating
Amazing venue
We got married at the upperhouse on 5th December 2023. The whole day was fantastic.... the staff were lovely, professional and nothing was too much trouble. The bespoke buffet was delicious and the venue as a whole is absolutely stunning. Our professional photographs show the grounds, the function room, the bridal suite - all of which are lovely. I would recommend celebrating any occasions here - from parties, special events, breakfast or just afternoon tea - really was a pleasure to be there
Gemma Sent on 06/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The Upper House, Barlaston
We had the best experience from start to finish. Ellie and the team were wonderful in helping to plan and organise. And the day itself went better than we could have expected. We loved the venue both inside and out and we managed an outside ceremony which we’d hoped to do from the moment we booked. We couldn’t have wished for a better day! Thank you
Nicola Sent on 03/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Magical wedding day
We had our wedding at The Upper House on 30th September 2023. The team were always helpful and quick to respond to any questions during our planning stage
On our day, Ellie and the team were absolutely fantastic and our day was magical and totally delivered 100% on our vision for our day . We couldn’t fault any level of service Nothing was an issue to ensure our day was perfect. The venue looked beautiful, food was outstanding.
Our guests who were gluten free commented on how fantastic the food offering was with one parent absolutely delighted that for a change their gluten intolerant daughter could have what she wanted off the evening buffet.
We could not have chosen a more perfect venue🥰
On our day, Ellie and the team were absolutely fantastic and our day was magical and totally delivered 100% on our vision for our day . We couldn’t fault any level of service Nothing was an issue to ensure our day was perfect. The venue looked beautiful, food was outstanding.
Our guests who were gluten free commented on how fantastic the food offering was with one parent absolutely delighted that for a change their gluten intolerant daughter could have what she wanted off the evening buffet.
We could not have chosen a more perfect venue🥰
Shell Sent on 20/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating
The upper house barliston
It was a pleasure having this venue for our special day, everything went smoothly from start to finish.
The grounds are just lovely and the wedding team were brilliant.
Would highly recommend and will definitely be visiting again for lunch!
Mr & Mrs Leese
The grounds are just lovely and the wedding team were brilliant.
Would highly recommend and will definitely be visiting again for lunch!
Mr & Mrs Leese
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Summer Wedding Open Day 2025!
You're Invited to Our Wedding Open Day, Sunday 7th September | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Calling all engaged couples . . . your dream wedding day starts here.
Join us at The Upper House for a beautifully curated Wedding Open Day, where love is truly in the air. From 12:00pm to 3:00pm, you'll have the chance to explore our charming country house venue, wander through our romantic gardens, and picture your perfect day coming
to life.
It’s the perfect opportunity to:
- Meet our handpicked, trusted suppliers
- Discover inspiration from florists, photographers, stylists & more
- View our elegant ceremony & reception spaces
- Ask our experienced team any wedding questions you may have
Whether you're newly engaged or finalising those last few details, we'd be delighted to welcome you and help you begin (or continue) your journey to 'I do'. No appointment needed – just come along and let the magic begin.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Date:
From 07/09/2025 to 07/09/2025 Schedule 12:00 - 15:00
Place: The Green, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Preferred suppliers
Docs Magic
Entertainment
James Barlow - Wedding Singer, DJ & Host
5.0 out of 5 rating , 8 reviews
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Music and DJs 
Vision Wave Weddings
5.0 out of 5 rating , 3 reviews
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Videographers 
Karen Daniels
5.0 out of 5 rating , 1 review
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Music and DJs 
TCK Wedding Entertainment Specialists
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The Green, Barlaston ST12 9AE Stoke-on-Trent (Staffordshire)
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