A place to stay and celebrate...
01335 346864
Request a callback
Find our properties

The place to stay & celebrate your special day

Be inspired and realise your dream wedding. Celebrate your special occasion with family & friends for a weekend in Derbyshire. Our superb venues,
Shiningford, Hollywood House and Standlow are the place for you to design and realise your perfect wedding weekend…

 

Take a look at Tom & Ellies wedding at Shiningford in August 2016

Ashbourne Self Catering specialise in hiring luxury wedding venues in spectacular locations in Derbyshire, making this special event a weekend to remember, and not just a day. All our venues are luxury self-catering venues in Derbyshire, that give you the freedom to design and plan your own wedding day.

Choose your own type of caterers, entertainment and decoration to reflect your relationship and suit your theme. The spacious grounds allow you to choose between a Marquee, Tipi or Yurt, based on your preference.
Standlow and Shiningford create a perfect backdrop for the bride & groom to create their special wedding weekend.

Both are luxury self-catering wedding venues with plenty of space for a marquee or tipi.

If your guest list is more intimate, indulge in Hollywood House and soak up the glitz and glamour!

Invite guests to your wedding celebrations in the heart of beautiful Derbyshire, not just for the day but the whole weekend!


Shiningford sleeps 34, and Standlow can sleep up to 52 guests.

Hollywood House sleeps 40, but can dine up to 90 at the wedding breakfast.

A perfect day

 

I cant believe that it is 2 weeks since we were in Derbyshire! I would like to thank you for Standlow! We had the most wonderful time – the time in Daisy Cottage was perfect for all that had to be done for Bill & Lizzie’s wedding and as for High View Grange Farmhouse – well that was truly amazing, family & friends arrived safely and the oohs and aahs rang around everywhere from the brilliantly equipped games room, the beautifully decorated & appointed accommodation, the view – in fact everything was perfect. We are reasonably acqainted with self catering accommodation both in the U.K and abroad but nowhere comes near to Standlow – I am aware that the occasion was particularly happy but its wonderful success was in small part due to the quality and warmth of your wonderful venue.

Wedding Party staying at Standlow

 

 

Standlow - "The Place To Stay and Celebrate"

. Unique wedding venue
. Freedom to create the wedding you have always dreamed of
. Stunning rural location
. Luxury accommodation for up to 52 guests
. Grounds available for a marquee, tipi or yurt of your choice, to seat up to 250 guests
. Two hot tubs
. Huge games room with two full-size snooker/pool tables, to keep all ages entertained
. Exclusively yours for the whole weekend

Hollywood House - " Memories That Last a Lifetime"

. Sleeps 40 guests
. Glitz and glamour with themed bedrooms
. Large dining conservatory
Shiningford - "A Fairy Tale Venue"

. Luxury accommodation for 34 guests, plus grounds and parking for wedding celebrations of up to 250 guests
. Exclusive private setting in 5 acres of manicured gardens
. 2 spectacular tipi, yurt or marquee areas
. Overlooking Carsington Water
. Two large hot tubs
. Outdoor swimming pool

Freedom to to create your own personal weekend, be inspired!
Standlow - sleeps 2 - 52
"An idyllic setting which makes us want to come back time and time again!"

Complex of Luxury Self-Catering Cottages, spacious farmhouse and dining barn with hot tub. Situated in 7 acres and accommodating up to 52 guests, Standlow is the perfect venue for weddings & large gatherings. Standlow Lane, Kniveton, DE6 1QZ.

Explore
View availability
Shiningford - sleeps 12 - 34
"Stunning venue with swimming pool and hot tubs, at the side of Carsington Water"

Shiningford is situated in its own grounds of 5 acres, with swimming pool and 2 hot tubs. Shiningford can accommodate gatherings of up to 34 guests. Shiningford Lane, Carsington, DE4 4PS

Explore
View availability

Explore and Book your unforgettable experience with us today!

Availability & Pricing
Explore our Venues

A very special wedding

” After a call to yourselves we were introduced to Shiningford. Still in its infancy as a wedding venue you accommodated our visit at very short notice. Believing the creative and imaginative plans you wanted to make we took a gamble …..
Low and behold everything (and more) you stated would happen DID! Because of that we had an incredible stay at Shiningford. Words cannot describe how much of an amazing place this is. From greeting our weekend guests in the courtyard, enjoying a BBQ on the Friday night, a fresh morning swim followed by a warm jacuzzi. A full day of celebrating Saturday through to sober Sunday with the fires blazing and a chance to really soak in the warmth the house provides – This really was a dream house, not just for ourselves but everyone staying with us.
Thank you ever so much for creating such a memorable part of our wedding celebrations, we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay.”
Comments from our very first wedding at Shiningford

Caterers & bar suppliers

Need some help with catering, try these tried and tested local services.
SourcedHere
Local on line grocery delivery all sourced from The Peak District they will even unpack into the kitchen prior to your arrival
Butlers Pantry
Caterer for small dinner parties or large events
Kemp & Kemp
Amazing wedding & Corporate caterer
Catering by Amanda
Catering for weddings and dinner parties
Soiree Food
Weddings and dinner parties
Strand Catering
Premier catering
The Red Olive
Creativity & passion
Greedy Pig Catering
Hog Roasts & BBQs a speciality
Uppercrust Catering
A passion for food!
In Sync Dining
A corporate caterer
Derbyshire Catering
Based very close to Hollywood house
Sloans Catering
Express catering service for any occasion
Cottage Catering
Specialise in cooking for holiday cottage guests
The Rustic Crust
Mobile wood fired pizzas!
Town & Country Woodfired Pizzas
Let the Pizzas come to you
Fish & Chip Van
Cook fresh fish & chips at your door
Halima Ferreira
"Food architect & personal chef"
Touch of Class Caterers
All food is homemade & locally sourced
John Lowe Catering
3/4 course meals or select your own menus
Olive Pot Catering
Developed a name for fresh tasty food
Maazi
Invite us to bring India to your social gathering
Chris the Chef
15 years experience , dinner party, wedding & hen party
The Quirky Cook
Around catering including corporate entertaining, vintage weddings and afternoon teas!

Civil Ceremony Venues around Derbyshire

Many of the village churches will now undertake weddings , regardless of your residential address including the picturesque church in Kniveton. However if you would prefer a none religious venue, then maybe these will appeal to you.
Tissington Hall
Beautiful venue sitting 4 miles from Ashbourne
Registry offices in Derbyshire
Choose Ashbourne or other Derbyshire villages
Kedleston Hall
Perfect venue in Derbyshire, near to all our venues
Sudbury Hall
Super venue close to Ashbourne
Casterne Hall
Romantic house in the Peak District
My perfect ceremony
Award-winning celebrant who writes & conducts bespoke wedding ceremonies at the venue
Steam Train Wedding!
Fabulous setting in The Churnet Valley

Entertainment during your stay

Make your time at our venues even more memorable with a choice of unique entertainment.
Luca Gallone
A very talented young magician / inspirational speaker available to hire for private events
Murder mystery evening
Makes a very atmospheric dinner party!
Belper Musical Theatre
Fabulous back drop to your dining event in the conservatory at Hollywood House
Smoke and Mirrors
Murdery mytery or comedy waiters the choice is yours!
Speak Easy Bars
Enjoy a little cocktail magic!
Exclusive Race Nights
How about pig racing!
Thirty Fifty
Birthday wine tasting
Duncan William
Close up magician & mind reader
Bubble Football
They provide the bubbles & the goals (suitable only for exclusive use of venues)
Hire Marilyn Monroe for your special celebration
The best lookalike in the world Suzie Kennedy
A Little Light Music
Available for weddings, birthdays & family gatherings - modern or classical Saxophone , Flute & clarinet email alittlelightmusic@gmail.com
Amps & Decks
Dj & events
Specialist Wedding DJ
Uses the highest quality equipment for superior sound
Solar Entertainments
DJ & Karaoke hire or services
Wine Tasting Event
Make that celebration extra special with a private wine tasting in the comfort of your holiday home. Wine Discovery specialise in hosting relaxed, informative wine tastings without the sales or snobbery. We bring everything we need for a night of learning all about and tasting fantastic wines from around the world.

Want a tea party or a bar tender with a difference?

Not sure of the best way to cater for your guests?
Try one of these local suppliers to take the worry out of your stay.
Butlers in the Buff
A hen party favourite
Rachael's Secret Tearoom
Afternoon tea with a difference
The Pudding Room
Needing something sweet?
Marsh Delights
Chocolate and more chocolate
Speak Easy Bars
Tasty cocktails
Woodfired Pizza's
Bring the pizzas to you
Fish & Chip Van
Cook fresh fish and chips at your door
Cocktail Master Class Evening
Shake up your party with Cocktail Masterclass Hire, including unlimited cocktails, a bartender and bar for £20pp.
Prosecco o Clock
Fabulous Italian van converted into a Prosecco Bar
Mr Bridger's Bubbles
Luxury ice cream in a Mini
Flair incorporated
Offering dry bars & full on flair shows
Crepes for all occasions
Bring them to you
The Toastie Club
Toasted sandwiches brought to you

Local suppliers for that extra space

Standlow & Shiningford can accommodate a marquee, tipi or yurt.
Top Marques
Local company used frequently at both our venues
Yorkshire Yurts
Marquee with a difference
Peak tipis
ocal company used regularly at our venues
Sami tipee
unning tipis, unforgettable events
Thom Thom Events
Marquees for all occasions
Papakata
The best parties happen in a Papakata tents
Elite Tents
Marquees with a personal touch
Crockers Marquees
Verstile range of marquees
MTS Events
Specialise in stretch tents
Hillcliff Marquees
Inspired Event Structures
Marquees for events & weddings
Marquees for events & weddings

Local taxi companies

Many of these companies can offer minibuses or small coaches to help with larger numbers. They should all be booked in advance.
Remember with our venues Shiningford & Hollywood House, full size coaches cannot get access
Ashbourne Taxis
Local taxi company
ACT Taxis
Minibuses also for hire
Warrington Coaches
From 16-53 seaters
Glovers Coaches
Large coaches
Western Taxis
If travelling to or from Derby
A1lestree Travel
Minibus service to and from Derby, Belper and Ashbourne
Steve's Cars
For use with Hollywood House
For use with Ashbourne Hall, Shiningford & Standlow
Tel: 01335 418080
Minibuses
01335 342951

Wanting to travel in style !

Whether you require a vintage car, limosine or 1950's double decker bus, follow the links to find the right mode of transport.
First Choice Wedding Cars
What to arrive in style , see the range available
Yorkshire Heritage Bus
Travel by bus .... vintage ofcourse
Midlands Limos
For that special occasion , arrive with some Glitz !
Churnet Valley Railway
The steam train can't take you to a chosen destination, but what a gerat way to travel
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Derbyshires longest heritage railway
Vintage VW Splitty
Travel in style on your big day day in our 1966 VW Splitty camper van "snowgirl"

Take a look at past celebrations at our fairy tale venues

Mike & Leahs wedding at Shiningford
Paul & Fazanas wedding Shiningford ( fabulous car!)
Sarah & Kevins wedding Standlow
Jen & Andys wedding Standlow - Love the cake!
Aiden & Sarahs wedding Standlow
Another stunning wedding at Standlow
Lyndsey & Joe's wedding Standlow
Alex & Nicks wedding Shiningford

Memories may not be enough!

Record your special day
Ben the Photographer
Fabulous photoshoot at Shiningford
Camera Hannah
Style - Super informal & relaxed
Steve Horsley
Lovely photos of a Hollywood House wedding in 2017
Vintage hairstyle
Making sure your hair is just right
Need a few props for your big day?
Add some great backdrops to your photos
Satin Pictures
Become a Movie Star for the day
Twig & Vine
Stunning images of a recent wedding at Shiningford
Wow – what an incredible weekend to have the wedding of a lifetime. We struck very lucky with the weather but even without that I’m still convinced it would have been amazing!
I think a mention to the house keepers must be made here as they treated us with such kindness and flexibility, they even brought us ice creams whilst we were busy doing wedding preparations – absolute legends!! This is the perfect location if you think one day for a wedding just isn’t long enough! We had the most memorable 3 days and we are already planning a reunion weekend! If you want to create your own dream wedding, then this is the place to book. Thanks for the best weekend ever…it will go down in history!!!!
The Tolleys - 07.07.18 xx