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Dufferin Coaching Inn is a hotel destination wedding venue in Killyleagh, United Kingdom, hosting 100 at dinner and 110 standing.

Dufferin Coaching Inn

KillyleaghNorthern Ireland, United Kingdom

Set in a historic building in Killyleagh, County Down, the Dufferin Coaching Inn hosts weddings in Dufferin Hall, a meeting and banquet space seating up to 100 guests for dinner or holding 110 standing, with room to dance.

Guests
100 at dinner110 standing
Rooms
7 rooms, sleep 14
Cost
From £1,200venue fee
Getting there
BHDabout 35 min by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Set in a historic building in Killyleagh, County Down, the Dufferin Coaching Inn hosts weddings in Dufferin Hall, a meeting and banquet space seating up to 100 guests for dinner or holding 110 standing, with room to dance.

The venue fee starts at £1,200 and includes the reception space, furniture and staff, with an on-site coordinator to help you plan and a bar on site.

Seven guest rooms sleep 14, and the whole inn is available for a buyout so your closest guests can stay where the party is.

External caterers are welcome, giving you freedom over the menu.

  • Dufferin Hall seats 100 for dinner or holds 110 standing, with dance space
  • Venue fee from £1,200 including reception space, furniture and staff
  • 7 guest rooms sleeping 14, with full-venue buyout available
  • Historic building with an on-site bar and on-site wedding coordinator

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Dufferin Coaching Inn cost?
The venue quotes from £1,200 venue fee.
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How many guests does Dufferin Coaching Inn hold?
Dufferin Coaching Inn holds 100 at dinner and 110 standing.
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Can guests stay at Dufferin Coaching Inn?
Yes. 7 rooms, sleeping 14.
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How do guests get to Dufferin Coaching Inn?
Fly into BHD, about 35 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
100 guests
Standing reception
110 guests

Staying over

Rooms
7 rooms
Sleeps
14 guests
Room types
3 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
BHD, 35 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the wedding space hold?
Dufferin Hall accommodates up to 100 seated for a meal and 110 standing, with space set aside for dancing. The reception is held indoors.
What does the venue fee cover?
The fee starts at £1,200 and covers the reception space, furniture and staff. An on-site coordinator works with you on the planning.
Can we bring in our own caterer?
Yes, external catering is allowed. There is also a bar on site.
Can guests stay overnight at the inn?
Yes. There are 7 rooms sleeping a total of 14 guests, including Double Rooms and a Deluxe King Room (each up to 3 people) and a Twin Room for 2. A full buyout of the inn is available.
Which airport should guests fly into?
We estimate the closest option is Belfast City (BHD), roughly 35 minutes away by road. Parking is available at the venue.

Weddings held here

2018 · Dufferin Hall
Matthew and Lorna Lilburn

We chose Dufferin because we wanted to go for something a bit different and more relaxed than a formal hotel wedding package.

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2017 · Dufferin Coaching Inn and Hall
Jake and Emma Harrison

Living in New Zealand there aren’t many venues that have the cultural richness or national heritage that was available at Dufferin and Castle Ward. It was magical from start to finish.

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2017 · Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall
Mark and Lynsey Harbottle

The next, and final stop for the guests was Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall.

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2016 · Dufferin Hall
Grace & Matt Evans

Their romance budded while working in Tesco during university nearly 14 years ago, and they have since lived together in London and now Dublin.

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  • Seated dinner: 100 guests

    “Dufferin Hall’s enchanting event space is perfect for all celebrations holding up to 100 people for dinner and 110 for dancing.”
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  • Standing reception: 110 guests

    “Dufferin Hall’s enchanting event space is perfect for all celebrations holding up to 100 people for dinner and 110 for dancing.”
    Read the source for standing reception

  • Rooms: 7 rooms

    “Dufferin Coaching Inn is an intimate and beautifully decorated seven bedroom Inn featuring uniquely decorated bespoke bedrooms that are bright, cheerful and – most importantly – comfortable.”
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  • Sleeps: 14 guests

    “Sleeps: 14”
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  • Room types: 3 listed

    “Double Room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Hiring the guesthouse completely was also an excellent idea as then both families where all together getting ready and have a good time.”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: Yes

    “Perfect for any size or style of wedding party, - from small weddings with a big impact to welcoming parties following weddings abroad and elopements and intimate civil partnerships, Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall’s £1200 hire fee includes event space with access for the week leading up to your event provided the venue is free, rustic tables and chairs, catering kitchen for your chosen caterer and access to a fully-stocked licensed and staffed bar.”
    Read the source for outside caterers allowed

  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Perfect for any size or style of wedding party, - from small weddings with a big impact to welcoming parties following weddings abroad and elopements and intimate civil partnerships, Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall’s £1200 hire fee includes event space with access for the week leading up to your event provided the venue is free, rustic tables and chairs, catering kitchen for your chosen caterer and access to a fully-stocked licensed and staffed bar.”
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  • Price: From £1,200 venue fee

    “Perfect for any size or style of wedding party, - from small weddings with a big impact to welcoming parties following weddings abroad and elopements and intimate civil partnerships, Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall’s £1200 hire fee includes event space with access for the week leading up to your event provided the venue is free, rustic tables and chairs, catering kitchen for your chosen caterer and access to a fully-stocked licensed and staffed bar.”
    Read the source for price

  • Venue fee: £1,200

    “Perfect for any size or style of wedding party, - from small weddings with a big impact to welcoming parties following weddings abroad and elopements and intimate civil partnerships, Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall’s £1200 hire fee includes event space with access for the week leading up to your event provided the venue is free, rustic tables and chairs, catering kitchen for your chosen caterer and access to a fully-stocked licensed and staffed bar.”
    Read the source for venue fee

  • Included: Reception space, furniture and staff

    “Perfect for any size or style of wedding party, - from small weddings with a big impact to welcoming parties following weddings abroad and elopements and intimate civil partnerships, Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall’s £1200 hire fee includes event space with access for the week leading up to your event provided the venue is free, rustic tables and chairs, catering kitchen for your chosen caterer and access to a fully-stocked licensed and staffed bar.”
    Read the source for included

  • Parking: Yes

    “Free WIFI and Free Parking.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The stunning reception hall and entry have been recently refurbished, maintaining their character and charm with stone steps, pearly grey walls, iron bannisters, recessed fairy lights, carriage lamps, and stained glass door panels.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Dufferin Hall’s enchanting event space is perfect for all celebrations holding up to 100 people for dinner and 110 for dancing.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Dufferin Hall is part of the original Inn and stables, built in 1803, and offers a perfect backdrop for DIY brides and quirky wedding parties, while the attached seven room guesthouse includes uniquely decorated and well-appointed bedrooms perfect for a night’s stay following a late-night party.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Dufferin’s wedding coordinator is your guiding hand on the big day and the months leading up to it while you plan your Dufferin Hall wedding.”
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