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About

On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: November 2025

Wotton House is a wedding venue located in Dorking, Surrey. This grand manor house is set within immaculately manicured gardens which feature the first Italian gardens introduced to the UK. Additionally, the secret walled gardens, temples, ponds, and streams all come together to create an idyllic setting for your celebrations.

Facilities and Capacity

When you choose Wotton House to host your ceremony, there are two simply stunning spaces to choose from. The beautifully finished Old Library is a truly majestic setting for exchanging your vows. The room boasts ornate, welcoming fireplaces, a grand vaulted ceiling and hand-painted detailing, providing your ceremony with an enchanting and elegant atmosphere. Alternatively, if you would prefer an outdoor ceremony, the spectacular Roman-style temple within the 17th-century private walled garden is simply stunning. The grand structure is not only a delightful setting for your service but a unique backdrop for your treasured wedding photographs. By night, the temples are lit, offering a new and magical setting for even more stunning photos. The 1877 bar is the perfect setting for your drinks reception. The space is full of magnificent 17th-century frescos and offers direct access to the outdoor terrace. The Evelyn Suite has recently been refurbished to offer a light and neutral palette to complement your colour scheme. With three double doors opening out onto the 13 acres of breathtaking gardens and a side door leading to our fairy-tale grotto.

Services Offered

The team at Wotton House is looking forward to your wedding day and to help you bring your dream event to life. The in-house wedding coordinator will work with you in order to ensure that every last detail of your day reflects your one-of-a-kind relationship with your new spouse. You and your loved ones are sure to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience at this stunning venue.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Asian wedding
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Marquees and tents
Large hotel
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
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

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
Beautician
Fitness centre

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Wotton House

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Michael Sent on 13/11/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

October 2025 Wedding- Thank You!

We picked Wotton House as both the ceremony room (The Old Library) and the hotel grounds blew us away. We had a wonderful wedding and were so pleased with how everything turned out- the food choices were excellent and we were kept well supplied on drink throughout the day too, with food/drink kept aside for the bride and groom too. The team and our suppliers worked well together and made our day feel as stress-free as possible. The little touches, including keeping a space aside in the restaurant so we could gather with guests the morning after for breakfast, were really nice and were appreciated by all!

We did have a couple of issues that emerged (largely out of the control of the venue!), but these were handled professionally and in a satisfactory manner by our wedding coordinator Annabelle and the management team respectively, who we were very grateful for.
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Charlie Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

October 2025 wedding

We couldn’t have chosen a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding. Wotton House is absolutely beautiful — the gardens, the historic charm, and the elegant rooms made it feel magical from start to finish. Everything ran so smoothly, and the staff were incredible. The food was delicious, and our toastmaster was amazing — keeping the day flowing perfectly and full of joy. We honestly couldn’t fault a thing; it was everything we hoped for and more.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Venue for an Incredible Day

We fell in love with this venue for its incredible decor and warmth, it really has that special feel to it. The gardens and Old library made for an incredible backdrop for photos, and we felt well and truly pampered during our time there. Everyone working there is kind and friendly, and made the day even more fun. We were so happy the whole wedding day.
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Megan Sent on 26/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding in October 2025

We recently got married at Wotton House and it was the best day of our lives. The venue is absolutely stunning, inside and outside. The staff were incredible, a huge shout out to Vickey and Tracey as without them the day wouldn’t have gone so smoothly and perfectly. I would recommend this venue to anyone getting married as our wedding was truly magical.
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Natashabenjamin Sent on 19/10/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Wotton Wedding

We recently held our wedding at Wotton House and overall it was a fantastic experience. The venue is absolutely stunning and the team made sure our day ran smoothly.
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Rachel&Liam Sent on 14/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding in September

Had a fantastic wedding with Wotton House, it’s such a beautiful venue and a wonderfully supportive team. They help you every step of the way.
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Anna Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we could have wished for and more!

My husband and I had our heart set on Wotton House from the moment we got engaged and we are so glad we booked here for our wedding. We felt so well cared for on the lead up and on the day. Nothing felt like too much and on the actual day, it went so smoothly thanks to the team. The setting was beautiful (despite it raining on and off on the day - it didn’t impact our day). We had so many compliments from our guests about the venue and the food was fantastic - both the wedding breakfast and buffet. We’d highly recommend Wotton House as a wedding venue and will be returning for special occasions for years to come.
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David Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfectly Intimate & Dog-Friendly Dream Wedding!

My partner and I first discovered Wotton House during a weekend break and instantly fell in love with the venue's stunning architecture and grounds. When we got engaged, we knew it was the only place for our small, intimate wedding.

We planned a very private celebration with just our children, two witnesses, and our most important VIP: our dog! From our initial enquiry, Fiona (our wedding coordinator) and the entire Wotton House team were incredibly accommodating and fully embraced our unique, small-scale event. They are truly dog-friendly, which was a non-negotiable for us.

We were made to feel utterly special throughout the entire process and on the day itself. The team seamlessly adapted to our smaller party size, ensuring every detail was perfect without making us feel like we were an afterthought. The venue provided the most beautiful and romantic backdrop for our ceremony, and having our dog included in our special day was priceless.

If you are looking for a venue that is professional, flexible, and delivers exceptional service for a smaller, intimate wedding—especially one where your beloved dog can be part of the celebration—we cannot recommend Wotton House highly enough. Our guests (and the dog!) had the most wonderful time.
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 30/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wow! What an amazing wedding venue

Wow!! So much to say about this venue.
From the moment we saw their Old Library we knew it was the place we were looking for, for our wedding venue. They have a choice for you to get married either outside in their beautiful grounds infront of the temple or inside the Old Library which is stunning!
We had an amazing wedding co-ordinator Fiona who helped us plan our wedding and made sure we had everything we wanted right down to the finer details. Nothing was too much trouble and she went above and beyond to make our day really special. The food was incredible!! We met the chef and went over exactly what we wanted and again, nothing was too much trouble. We had a toastmaster Bill who was the loveliest man who helped guide our guests to where they needed to be on the day and was also there to help the best man and us with everything we needed as well as making announcements and making sure everything ran smoothly. He is a true gentleman. There are so many positives about this venue and their staff. All the staff involved were helpful, courteous and friendly and made sure every part of the day ran smoothly. The venue is incredibly beautiful inside and out. All our guests commented on how beautiful the venue is and how well organised the day was as well as saying its the best wedding they had been too. They have plenty of rooms for your guests to stay over. We had the pleasure of staying in the honeymoon suite. We had the most incredible day and would highly recommend it to everyone.
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Expensivepinkconfetti43185 Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our live best venue

What can I say but planning our wedding has got to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, most stressful but enjoyable at the same time. Jodie our wedding planner from the venue wow what can I say she is amazing, nothing is too much trouble, any worry, any issue or concern she is there to support and make your journey easier, it was so lovely meeting her to view the venue, to have her get me to the end of the alter in safe hands, Jodie was on my journey with us from the very start and I couldn’t ask for anyone truly better, she is a lovely lovely person inside and out with a great humour and personality. Tim the toast master wow wow wow, he is truly amazing, such a nice man, my family all truly loved him, my dad said he’s the type of person he could talk to for hours everyone had nothing but wonderful words to say about him, he was so much fun, down to earth, professional funny on the ball with everything, we didn’t meet Tim till our wedding day but I knew we were in safe hands the moment we met him, he took care of the whole day running smoothly and this is all the reassurance you need, a really truly lovely person he is a credit to the venue. The getting ready room stunning, the wedding breakfast I was too nervous to eat but everyone said was lovely, the venue and food was delicious, everything went to plan and as it should. I highly recommend getting married here. Best day of my life and wish we could do it all again. Thank you to everyone involved in making our day one to remember. Many thanks Mr and Mrs Featherstone.
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Ivy Sent on 07/09/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing day with great staff help


We had the most incredible experience celebrating our wedding here! From start to finish, the staff went above and beyond to make our day perfect. A special thank you to Vickey, our wedding planner, who was absolutely amazing—so organised, attentive, and caring. She made everything run smoothly and took all the stress away so we could just enjoy ourselves. We also want to give a huge shoutout to Chiara, one of the waitresses, who was so kind, professional, and attentive throughout the evening. She really stood out and made us and our guests feel so well looked after. It happened to be a real heatwave on our wedding day, and the room did get quite hot, but the staff were fantastic in doing everything they could—bringing in extra fans and checking in with us to make sure we were comfortable. Their friendliness and effort really made a difference. Thank you so much to the whole team for helping us create memories we’ll never forget. Highly recommend!
Robyn
Robyn Sent on 12/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream venue!

Where do we start! Wotton House was an absolute dream come true! We got married here in June this year and it was absolutely incredible. As soon as we viewed the Old Library, we knew we wanted to get married there. It is absolutely stunning! The Italian gardens are beautiful and make a beautiful backdrop for professional photos. The staff couldn’t do enough for us on the day and we felt so special. Special shout out to Vickey who was our wedding coordinator whose communication was excellent! The food was gorgeous, both for the tasting and on the day. Our honeymoon suite was beautiful and they even reserved our guests a separate room for breakfast the next day. An absolutely unforgettable day in a stunning venue. We can’t wait to come back again to visit this special place!
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Ella Sent on 08/08/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception Lunch

We had our post-ceremony lunch at Wotton House with 12 guests. The house and the grounds were just absolutely stunning. It was such a lovely setting to relax and celebrate for the rest of the day. We also stayed overnight and the room and breakfast were just divine. Thank you, Wotton House, for the wonderful memories!
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Lauren Sent on 06/08/2025
4.6 out of 5 rating

Great location

Wonderful location for our wedding. The ceremony room and outside space is so special and makes a great backdrop for photos.
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Jasmine Sent on 31/07/2025
4.4 out of 5 rating

Our wedding 24.04.25

Our wedding day at Wotton House was nothing short of magical! From the moment we arrived, the stunning historic estate took our breath away with its beautiful architecture and perfect gardens. The staff were extraordinarily attentive, friendly, and professional, making us feel truly special every step of the way. Especially our wedding coordinators Vickey and Tracey, they could not have provided more for us nor our guests. They honestly made our day, even whisking us off privately to the restaurant to get canapés that we were not able to eat at the cocktail reception

Due to not having any big events the previous day the venue allowed myself and the bridesmaids to set up the evening of which made everything less stressful and also provided whatever we needed leading up to it

The ceremony space was elegant and intimate, creating the perfect atmosphere for our vows. The reception was equally impressive, with beautifully decorated rooms and delicious catering that received rave reviews from all our guests. The outdoor grounds provided a picturesque backdrop for photos and a lovely setting for mingling.

The food was 10/10 which we knew from completing our tasting experience with the chef

What truly made our day exceptional was the seamless coordination and personalised touches from the Wotton House team. They went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, from timing to decor to hospitality. Bill our toastmaster provided us with the best experiencing caring for us constantly and our special guests

We couldn't have asked for a more enchanting venue to celebrate our love. Wotton House made our wedding day unforgettable, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a fairy-tale setting and top-notch service.
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Wotton House Real Weddings

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22 photos · 22/05/2025
Hillegonde & Matthew
94 photos · 23/12/2023
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9 photos · 02/12/2022
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Your events

18 Jan
Open Door

Welcome to the Wotton House Wedding Open Day! Join us for an afternoon filled with wedding inspiration and ideas. Meet with top wedding vendors, tour our stunning venue, and envision your dream wedding day.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect venue, floral arrangements, or catering options, you’ll find everything you need to plan your special day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kickstart your wedding planning journey and see the “Wonderfully” Wotton House Hotel!

Date: From 18/01/2026 to 18/01/2026 Schedule 12:00 - 16:00
Place: Guildford Road, Dorking, Surrey

Meet the team

Jodie  Templeman
Jodie Templeman
Wedding Co ordinator

Jodie is one of our wonderful wedding co-ordinators here at Wotton House. Jodie is a true ray of light, with so much energy and knowledge to help plan the biggest day of your life. Jodie has been with us for 12 months now and says weddings are her passion – Building wedding couples dreams!

Vickey Hewitt
Vickey Hewitt
Wedding Co ordinator

Vickey is one of our wonderful wedding co-ordinators here at Wotton House.

We quizzed Vickey on all thing’s weddings – check out her answers below!

What do you love most about a wedding?

“The final moment before walking down the aisle and their partners seeing them for the first time!”.

What is your favourite thing about a Wotton wedding?

“Our Old Library, I absolutely love the traditional feel with the pillars & our long aisle”.

What is your favourite get up and dance song?

“Sweet Caroline”.

What is your number one top tip for any couple?

“Make sure once you have found your dream venue, to book your photographer next, as they will be your keepsake for your big day”.

Preferred suppliers

Flowers by Elaine
5.0 out of 5 rating , 12 reviews
· Florists
AV Entertainment
5.0 out of 5 rating , 5 reviews
· Music and DJs
Seventh Heaven
5.0 out of 5 rating , 10 reviews
· Florists
Enigma Entertainment
5.0 out of 5 rating , 28 reviews
· Music and DJs
Sarah Legge Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 6 reviews
· Photographers
Signed By Charlotte
5.0 out of 5 rating , 51 reviews
· Stationery

Map

Guildford Road RH5 6HS Dorking (Surrey)
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