The Main House has a restaurant, traditional stone Orangery, Deli Bar, Library, Snooker Room and Study. The Teeny House is open daily offering crèche facilities for residents and members.

Besides the 33 guest rooms, other facilities at Babington House include the Cowshed Relax spa, indoor and outdoor heated pools, a gym, steam room, sauna and Cinema. The grounds have five tennis courts, cricket pitch, croquet lawn, walled garden, private 18th century chapel and a lake…oh and did I mention a private chapel?? Adorable!)

Babington House is part of the SOHO House Collective.

See more weddings at Babington House here, here and here.

Picture: living out your wildest Downton Abbey (or Pride & Prejudice for you old schoolers) fantasy in the English countryside, with all the amentities and service of a posh city hotel.

Cuisine: in-house…farm to table/seasonal menus

Ceremony/Reception space: both

Accommodates: 60 guests (this is their wedding minimum, you can have less guests but still need to pay  for 60 or meet the equivalent minimum in catering costs.)

Accommodations:  32 rooms, including 11 in the Main House, three in the Spa, five Family Rooms in the Stable Block, and the Lodge, a three-bedroom cottage at the top of the drive.  Some rooms are pet-friendly.

Time of Year:  June-September is ideal for warmer weather, but a fall or winter fete would be cozy.

Cost: around £ 30,000 covers a buyout of the property for one night for all guest rooms, a wedding dinner for 60 guests with a cocktail hour and breakfast the following morning.  Additional room nights can be added.

Photo Credits:  Catherine Mead, Babington House site, Snippet & Ink, Martha Stewart Weddings