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Hollybank House is a hotel destination wedding venue in Emsworth, United Kingdom, hosting 30 at dinner and 80 standing.

Hollybank House

EmsworthEngland, United Kingdom

Hollybank House is a historic property in Emsworth with sea views, gardens and four guest rooms, available for exclusive-use weddings with a venue fee from £1,000.

Guests
30 at dinner80 standing
Rooms
4 rooms
Cost
From £1,000venue fee
Getting there
SOUabout 30 min by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Hollybank House is a historic property in Emsworth with sea views, gardens and four guest rooms, available for exclusive-use weddings with a venue fee from £1,000.

The meeting and banquet space seats 30 for dining and holds up to 80 standing, with both indoor and outdoor reception options across the grounds.

In-house catering covers gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and nut intolerance requirements, though external caterers are welcome and there is no approved vendor list.

An on-site coordinator, parking, corkage and fireworks permissions round out the practicalities, and children are welcome.

  • Venue fee from £1,000 (GBP), with full buyout available
  • Seats 30 for dining and holds up to 80 standing
  • Historic building with sea views and gardens
  • Four guest rooms, including a Family Room sleeping up to 5

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
30 guests
Standing reception
80 guests

Staying over

Rooms
4 rooms
Room types
4 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

House rules

Fireworks
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
SOU, 30 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can Hollybank House hold?
The meeting and banquet space seats 30 guests for a dining reception and accommodates up to 80 standing. Receptions can be held indoors or outdoors.
Can we bring our own caterer and alcohol?
Yes. External catering is allowed and there is no approved-vendor-only policy. In-house catering is also available, and corkage is permitted.
How many bedrooms are available on site?
There are 4 rooms: a Family Room for up to 5 guests, a Double Room for 2, and two Double or Twin Rooms for 2 each. The venue can be booked for exclusive use.
What dietary requirements can the in-house kitchen cater for?
In-house catering covers gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and nut intolerance requirements.
How do we get there and who do we contact?
The nearest airport is Southampton (SOU), which we estimate is around a 30-minute transfer, and parking is available on site. Enquiries go to Ian Williams on +44 1243 377866 or info@hollybankhouse.com.

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 30 guests

    “The main reception rooms of the house are suitable for a small wedding reception, up to 30 formally seated in the Dining Room, or up to 80 for a champagne and canapes/buffet wedding reception.”
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  • Standing reception: 80 guests

    “The main reception rooms of the house are suitable for a small wedding reception, up to 30 formally seated in the Dining Room, or up to 80 for a champagne and canapes/buffet wedding reception.”
    Read the source for standing reception

  • Rooms: 4 rooms

    “We also have 4 dedicated bed and breakfast ensuite rooms.”
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  • Room types: 4 listed

    “Family Room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “As a guide, the price to hire the house and grounds for a wedding starts from £1,000 depending on the day / date.”
    Read the source for whole property to yourselves

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “We can arrange all of you catering requirements either with our in-house team or with local providers.”
    Read the source for in-house catering

  • Outside caterers allowed: Yes

    “The extensive lawn with distant views to Chichester Harbour offers the perfect marquee site to create your own very special occasion, using marquee firms, caterers, florists and other suppliers of your choice.”
    Read the source for outside caterers allowed

  • Dietary options: Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and nut intolerance

    “We can happily accommodate dietary requirements (such as gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, nut intolerance) and can tailor catering to suit your guests.”
    Read the source for dietary options

  • Bring your own wine: Yes

    “We provide a wide range of drinks if required but we do not have a corkage charge and you are welcome to provide your own should you wish.”
    Read the source for bring your own wine

  • Price: From £1,000 venue fee

    “As a guide, the price to hire the house and grounds for a wedding starts from £1,000 depending on the day / date.”
    Read the source for price

  • Venue fee: £1,000

    “As a guide, the price to hire the house and grounds for a wedding starts from £1,000 depending on the day / date.”
    Read the source for venue fee

  • Fireworks: Yes

    “Outdoor fireworks permitted”
    Read the source for fireworks

  • Children: Yes

    “We welcome children at Hollybank House.”
    Read the source for children

  • Parking: Yes

    “The house is floodlit and has ample parking, cars may be left overnight.”
    Read the source for parking

  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The main reception rooms of the house are suitable for a small wedding reception, up to 30 formally seated in the Dining Room, or up to 80 for a champagne and canapes/buffet wedding reception.”
    Read the source for reception indoors

  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Most weddings at Hollybank use the outside space and the main lawn for a marquee (or other shelters).”
    Read the source for reception outdoors

  • Sea view: Yes

    “The extensive lawn with distant views to Chichester Harbour offers the perfect marquee site to create your own very special occasion, using marquee firms, caterers, florists and other suppliers of your choice.”
    Read the source for sea view

  • Gardens: Yes

    “Hollybank House is a lovely Georgian country property on the outskirts of Emsworth, featuring elegant rooms set in a beautiful 10-acre garden surrounded by atmospheric woodland.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Hollybank is a lovely Georgian Country house on the outskirts of Emsworth and is a unique, romantic and friendly venue for a wedding reception.”
    Read the source for historic building

  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Wedding coordinator”
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  • Suppliers from the venue's list: No

    “Weddings at Hollybank are all different and we pride ourselves on starting each one as a blank canvas and working with the couple and not forcing certain suppliers, processes or restrictions onto them, this is after all YOUR day.”
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