Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a hotel destination wedding venue in Bray, United Kingdom, hosting 130 at dinner. Best months: June, July, August, September.

Monkey Island Estate

BrayEngland, United Kingdom

Set on private grounds in Bray, Monkey Island Estate is a historic riverside property and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, with 41 bedrooms ranging from two-guest Temple Rooms and the Wedgwood Suite to four-bedroom houses sleeping up to eight.

Guests
130 at dinner
Rooms
41 rooms
Cost
From £250a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Jun–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
LHRabout 25 min by car

About the venue

Set on private grounds in Bray, Monkey Island Estate is a historic riverside property and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, with 41 bedrooms ranging from two-guest Temple Rooms and the Wedgwood Suite to four-bedroom houses sleeping up to eight.

Couples can hold a legal ceremony on site, outdoors in the gardens or indoors, then move through to a seated dinner for up to 130 guests with in-house catering, a bar and space to dance.

Wedding packages start from GBP 250 per head including catering and drinks, and the estate sits around 25 minutes from London Heathrow (LHR).

  • 41 bedrooms, including suites for two and three- and four-bedroom houses sleeping up to eight
  • Seated dining for up to 130 guests with in-house catering and an on-site bar
  • Legal ceremonies permitted on site, with outdoor ceremony options in the gardens
  • From GBP 250 per head, including catering and drinks

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
130 guests

Staying over

Rooms
41 rooms
Room types
14 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
Best weatherGoodFairWeather does not tell you whether a date is free.
Nearest airport
LHR, 25 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can you seat for the wedding breakfast?
The estate seats up to 130 guests for a seated dinner, with indoor reception space, a bar and dedicated dance space.
Can we legally marry at the venue?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can take place on site, and outdoor ceremonies are also possible within the grounds.
What do the wedding packages cost and what is included?
Pricing starts from GBP 250 per head and includes catering and drinks. Full details are on the wedding packages page at monkeyislandestate.co.uk.
Do we have to book the whole estate exclusively?
No. Neither a buyout nor exclusive use is required, though a full buyout is available if you would prefer the estate to yourselves.
Is there someone to help us plan?
Yes, there is an on-site coordinator. Wedding Planner Pebbles Pullen can be reached at weddings@monkeyislandestate.co.uk or +44 1628 623400.

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Sources and booking notes

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Venue wedding information

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Sources for individual venue facts
  • Seated dinner: 130 guests

    “We can host up to 130 guests within the Pavilion or up to 300 guests in a marquee on our lawns.”
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  • Rooms: 41 rooms

    “41 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites reflect a contemporary, English country house feel.”
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  • Room types: 14 listed

    “Four-Bedroom House”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Make the island yours exclusively, available from 3pm on your day through until 11am the following day.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “The Pavilion is home to two of our grandest function suites; The River Room which is bathed in natural light and boasts stunning views of the River Thames, offering immediate access to the lawns and private patio area with fire pit and our stately and spacious Marlborough Ballroom with botanical chandelier, art deco mirrored panelling and panoramic views of the River Thames, both of these unique suites are available exclusively to you and your guests.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Civil Ceremony in our River Room or on The Lawn (weather dependant)”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Civil Ceremony in our River Room or on The Lawn (weather dependant)”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Monkey Island Estates team of expert chefs have created delectable seasonal menus, showcasing only the best produce from our handpicked local suppliers.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Both the River Room benefit from private patio areas with river views for your guests to use and each space will have their own private bar for yourselves and your guests.”
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  • Price: From £250 per head

    “Prices start from £250 per person, based on 100 guests”
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  • Included: Drinks and catering

    “Package inclusions: • Two Reception Drinks • Three Course Meal Including Coffee & Petit Fours • Half Bottle of Wine”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “The Pavilion is home to two of our grandest function suites; The River Room which is bathed in natural light and boasts stunning views of the River Thames, offering immediate access to the lawns and private patio area with fire pit and our stately and spacious Marlborough Ballroom with botanical chandelier, art deco mirrored panelling and panoramic views of the River Thames, both of these unique suites are available exclusively to you and your guests.”
    Read the source for exclusive use required
  • Nearest airport: LHR, 25 min by car

    “LHR”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “There is ample complimentary parking on the mainland prior to crossing the footbridge.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Disabled car parking spaces are available.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Use of the Marlborough Ballroom for the Wedding Breakfast and Evening Reception”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “As the sun sets, we will light the firepits and offer evening nibbles including homemade marshmallows and boozy hot chocolates for your guests to indulge on whilst you dance the night away as newlyweds.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Accessed by footbridge and surrounded by elegant gardens, Monkey Island Estate is reminiscent of a secluded paradise, yet is only 10 minutes from Windsor and less than an hour's drive from Central London.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Picturesque and private, this remarkable venue will create unforgettable and precious memories of your special event.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “The two grade I listed heritage pavilions which form the property were originally commissioned as a fishing retreat in 1723 by the third Duke of Marlborough.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “For estate visits or more information, please contact our dedicated Wedding Planner, Pebbles Pullen.”
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From £250a head

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