Business Details
Your Perfect Wedding Venue in Cambridgeshire
Swynford Manor is a distinguished wedding venue nestled in the Cambridgeshire countryside, offering a unique blend of historical charm and contemporary elegance. Established in the 18th century, our manor house provides an exclusive setting for weddings, boasting a rich heritage linked to Lord Byron's family. Our dedicated team ensures seamless event coordination, from intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations accommodating up to 220 guests. With 12 luxurious guest rooms, including a spacious honeymoon suite, we provide comprehensive accommodation solutions for newlyweds and their guests. Our in-house culinary team crafts exquisite menus using locally sourced ingredients, ensuring memorable dining experiences. The venue's seven acres of landscaped grounds offer picturesque backdrops for photography and outdoor ceremonies beneath our striking pergola.We maintain rigorous standards of service excellence, evidenced by consistently positive client feedback regarding our attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities. Our facilities include versatile event spaces such as the Garden Room, The Study, and The Grand Hall, each designed to accommodate different aspects of wedding celebrations. Through decades of combined experience in event management, we deliver professional expertise that combines traditional hospitality with modern amenities. Our commitment to client satisfaction is demonstrated through personalized service approaches and continuous operational improvements based on guest feedback.
Services
Wedding Ceremonies
Reception Venues
Accommodation
Catering Services
Event Planning
Photography Backdrops
Bar Facilities
Bridal Lounge
Outdoor Ceremonies
Wedding Photography
Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive use of a historic manor house with modern amenities
- Our in-house team manages seamless event coordination from start to finish
- 12 luxury guest rooms accommodate up to 120 overnight visitors
- Award-winning chefs create bespoke menus using local ingredients
- Seven-acre grounds provide multiple photography and ceremony locations
What people say
Perfect wedding day
Outstanding food quality
Spacious accommodations
Beautiful venue
Professional team
Services
Wedding Ceremonies
Our licensed ceremony spaces include The Study, Garden Room, and outdoor pergola. Each location accommodates different guest numbers while maintaining historical charm. The Study hosts 98 guests with natural light and garden access. The Garden Room features air conditioning and floor-to-ceiling windows. Outdoor ceremonies benefit from our picturesque grounds with majestic trees and manicured lawns.
Luxury Accommodation
Twelve elegantly designed guest rooms feature monochrome decor with velvet curtains and silk furnishings. The bridal suite offers premium amenities including copper roll-top bathtubs. All rooms include air conditioning and countryside views. Guests receive exclusive use of the entire manor house during wedding events.
Catering Services
In-house chefs prepare gourmet menus using locally sourced ingredients. Daytime receptions accommodate 150 guests with evening capacity for 220. The team creates bespoke dining experiences from canaps to formal courses. All meals are served on premium crockery with polished cutlery and glassware.
Event Planning
Comprehensive event management includes timeline organisation and problem-solving. Our team handles logistics from initial preparations to final celebrations. Services include bridal lounge access from 9am and coordination of photography opportunities throughout the grounds.
Photography Locations
Seven acres of landscaped grounds provide diverse photography options. Features include the grand staircase, crystal chandelier entrance, and pergola ceremony site. The venue offers seasonal backdrops with daffodils in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn.
Questions
What wedding packages do you offer?
We provide exclusive venue hire with customizable options for ceremony spaces, accommodation, and catering. Specific packages vary by season and availability.
How many guests can you accommodate?
Our venue hosts 150 guests during daytime events and 220 for evening celebrations, with 12 luxury bedrooms for overnight stays.
Are accommodation packages included?
All bedrooms are available for exclusive hire, with 12 rooms accommodating up to 120 guests. Room allocations are managed according to your preferences.
What catering options are available?
Our in-house chefs create bespoke menus using local ingredients, offering canapés, wedding breakfasts, and evening dining options for all dietary requirements.
Can we hold outdoor ceremonies?
Yes, our licensed outdoor pergola accommodates ceremonies surrounded by landscaped gardens with backup indoor options available.
What photography opportunities exist?
The grounds feature multiple backdrops including the grand staircase, crystal chandelier entrance, and seasonal gardens with professional photography guidance available.
Reviews (6)
Andrew Pearson
Dec 24, 2021
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Great wedding venue created a lovely atmosphere. Food was excellent roast beef so pink just as I like it. Transition of changing dining room to disco was flawless.
Rooms are excellent
Rooms are excellent
Ben Brooks
Nov 29, 2021
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Food was very average, presentation non existent. I would not have been impressed if it was my wedding! The Bar is terribly stocked with only one or 2 options of the basic spirits and nothing outside that not even Drambuie! On the plus side staff were friendly and plentiful.
Joe Haiasch
Nov 29, 2021
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Beautiful setting for my brother in laws wedding. Fantastic staff, amazing rooms, and just an all out beautiful event
Bridget Beattie
Aug 26, 2021
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Great venue, beautifully decorated throughout. Staff couldnt be more helpful especially Holly the wedding co-ordinator and Mark the Toastmaster. The food is excellent. We have filmed a few weddings here and it is always a pleasure to come back. I would highly recommend.
Hannah Strange
Aug 20, 2021
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Just amazing ! Our wedding day was the best day and swynford Manor was the perfect venue . The team, especially Holly senior wedding coordinator , were fantastic throughout , nothing was too much trouble at any stage, food was fabulous and really felt the team where so happy and supportive in seeing us get married. Highly recommend
Lee Allison Photography
Dec 06, 2019
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This wedding venue is one of a kind. Truly unique and I would highly recommend it for your wedding. Angela and her team are fab! The outside ceremony space is just beautiful! Shooting here is just a joy and it is great to work with the Swynford team.
