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The Chequers Inn is a hotel destination wedding venue in Rookley, United Kingdom, hosting 80 at dinner and 100 standing.

The Chequers Inn

RookleyEngland, United Kingdom

The Chequers Inn is a historic building in Rookley on the Isle of Wight, offering a function space that seats 80 guests for a dining reception or holds up to 100 standing.

Guests
80 at dinner100 standing
Rooms
3 rooms
Ceremony
Symbolic on sitelegal at the town hall

About the venue

The Chequers Inn is a historic building in Rookley on the Isle of Wight, offering a function space that seats 80 guests for a dining reception or holds up to 100 standing.

In-house catering covers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requirements, and there is a bar on site, gardens for guests to spill out into, and on-site parking.

Three guest rooms are available for the couple and close family, including a Deluxe Family Room sleeping up to five.

Legal ceremonies cannot be held on site, so couples marry elsewhere and return to the inn for the reception.

  • Seats 80 for a dining reception, or 100 standing
  • Historic building with gardens and on-site parking
  • In-house catering with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
  • Bar on site and indoor reception space

Short answers

How many guests does The Chequers Inn hold?
The Chequers Inn holds 80 at dinner and 100 standing.
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Can guests stay at The Chequers Inn?
Yes. 3 rooms.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
80 guests
Standing reception
100 guests

Staying over

Rooms
3 rooms
Room types
3 listed

House rules

Children
Yes

Getting there

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Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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Can we hold our legal ceremony at The Chequers Inn?
No. Legal ceremonies are not held on site, so couples marry elsewhere and come to the inn for the reception.
How many guests can the venue hold?
The function space seats 80 guests for a dining reception and holds up to 100 for a standing reception.
Is accommodation available on site?
Yes, there are 3 rooms: a Deluxe Double Room (up to 3 guests), a Deluxe Single Room (up to 2) and a Deluxe Family Room (up to 5).
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Catering is in-house and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
How do we enquire about a date?
Call +44 1983 840314 or email events@chequersinn-iow.co.uk. Function details are at https://chequersinn-iow.co.uk/functions/.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 80 guests

    “| Sunlounge and Function Room Combined | 80 seated 100 standing | Yes | Access to patio, hot carvery units, Free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, disabled access, live music license, 50” Tv Screen (HDMI required) |”
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  • Standing reception: 100 guests

    “| Sunlounge and Function Room Combined | 80 seated 100 standing | Yes | Access to patio, hot carvery units, Free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, disabled access, live music license, 50” Tv Screen (HDMI required) |”
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  • Rooms: 3 rooms

    “If you’re looking for a cozy and welcoming place to stay, our establishment offers three guest rooms with a 4-star rating, catering to a range of preferences and budgets.”
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  • Room types: 3 listed

    “Deluxe Double Room”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: No

    “Please note, we are NOT licensed for civil ceremonies, so we can only provide a venue for your reception.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our kitchen serves up freshly cooked traditional dishes with a modern twist, using locally sourced produce, meats, and seasonal vegetables.”
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  • Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free

    “Reaching 350-420°c, our outdoor stone pizza oven can create freshly baked Artisan pizzas, including gluten free and vegan on request.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “With our large Sun Lounge, we can offer exclusive private hire with a private bar and access to the garden.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “At The Chequers Inn, we love kids!”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Large carpark and walked into a really smart pub area with cool Mermaid Gin lamps on the tables.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “The pub is fully wheelchair accessible, making it an inclusive and welcoming place for everyone to enjoy.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Our Sun Lounge can accommodate approximately 60 people for a sit down formal meal.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “With our large Sun Lounge, we can offer exclusive private hire with a private bar and access to the garden.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Set in the middle of some of the Isle of Wight's most beautiful countryside, the historic Chequers Inn was once a Customs and Excise house.”
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