Paxton Square Cottages is a hotel destination wedding venue in Burra, Australia, hosting 100 at dinner and 150 standing.

Paxton Square Cottages

BurraSouth Australia, Australia

Paxton Square Cottages sits in the historic heart of Burra, where a row of heritage cottages and gardens gives couples room to marry outdoors and celebrate on site.

Guests
100 at dinner150 standing
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
ADLabout 2 h by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Paxton Square Cottages sits in the historic heart of Burra, where a row of heritage cottages and gardens gives couples room to marry outdoors and celebrate on site.

The Paxton Square Function Centre seats 100 guests for a dining reception and holds up to 150 standing, with indoor and outdoor reception options and a midnight noise curfew.

Accommodation runs from one-bedroom Classic Cottages for three guests to two-bedroom cottages sleeping five, plus studios and apartments, so the wedding party can stay where they celebrate.

Wayne and Anne Tomsen look after functions, external caterers are welcome, and pets and on-site parking are both sorted.

  • Seated dining for 100 guests, or up to 150 standing
  • Historic cottages with gardens and an outdoor ceremony option
  • Indoor and outdoor reception spaces available
  • External caterers permitted; venue fee covers ceremony space, reception space and furniture

Short answers

How many guests does Paxton Square Cottages hold?
Paxton Square Cottages holds 100 at dinner and 150 standing.
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How do guests get to Paxton Square Cottages?
Fly into ADL, about 2 h by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
100 guests
Standing reception
150 guests

Staying over

Room types
6 listed

House rules

Music until
midnight
Pets
Yes
Nearest airport
ADL, 120 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the venue hold?
The function centre seats 100 guests for a dining reception and accommodates up to 150 standing.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes, external catering is allowed. The venue fee covers the ceremony space, reception space and furniture, while catering, drinks and accommodation are charged separately.
Is there a curfew for music?
Celebrations are subject to a midnight noise curfew.
Can guests stay on site?
Yes. Options include one-bedroom Classic Cottages (up to 3 guests), two-bedroom cottages (up to 5), studios, a studio apartment for 4, and apartments for 3 or 5 guests. Rooms are not included in the venue fee.
How do we get there?
The nearest major airport is Adelaide (ADL), which we estimate is around a two-hour drive. On-site parking is available, and the venue is accessible.

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