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The place to stay & celebrate your wedding

Celebrate your marriage with family & friends over a weekend in Derbyshire. Exclusive use of our superb wedding venues,
Shiningford, Hollywood House and Standlow, gives you the opportunity to design your perfect wedding weekend. Be inspired and realise your dream wedding!

Take a look at Tom & Ellie’s wedding at Shiningford

“Thanks for all your help so far, you’ve been amazing. I also wanted to add that you guys are by far the friendliest and most efficient venue we’ve dealt with. You wouldn’t believe the delayed, standard responses we’ve received that don’t come close to answering our questions. Given the amount of money changing hands it’s surprising, so dealing with you has been a pleasure.” 

 

Exclusive Use  |  No Corkage Charge  |  Self-Catering
Ashbourne Self Catering specialise in hiring luxury wedding venues in spectacular locations in Derbyshire. You can make your special event a weekend to remember, and not just a day. All our venues are luxury self-catering properties in Derbyshire, that give you the freedom to design and plan your own wedding day.

You can choose your own caterers, and we don't even charge for corkage! Pick whatever caterers, entertainment and decorations reflect your wedding theme. The spacious grounds allow you to choose between a Marquee, Tipi or Yurt, based on your preference. We are still on hand to help with supplier recommendations, and will even provide a wedding coordinator to ensure that your day runs smoothly.
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.

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

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

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 Derbyshire 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
. 3 spectacular tipi, yurt or marquee areas
. Overlooking Carsington Water
. Two large hot tubs
. Outdoor swimming pool

Freedom to to create your own personal weekend, with no corkage charge!
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.

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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

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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 in the area

Need some help with catering? Try these tried and tested local services.
In Sync Dining
Cater for any event, including corporate days
Saffron Catering
Bespoke menus for groups of 40 or more
Sloans Catering
Express catering service for any occasion
Chris the Chef
15 years experience, dinner party, wedding & hen party
Soiree Food
Weddings and dinner parties
Strand Catering
Premier catering
Butler's Pantry
Caterer for small dinner parties or large events
Kemp & Kemp
Amazing wedding & corporate caterer
Uppercrust Catering
A passion for food!
Derbyshire Catering
Based very close to Hollywood House
Cottage Catering
Specialise in cooking for holiday cottage guests
Touch of Class Caterers
All food is homemade & locally sourced
Olive Pot Catering
Developed a name for fresh, tasty food
The Red Olive
Creativity & passion

Civil Ceremony Venues around Derbyshire

Many of the village churches will now undertake weddings, regardless of your residential address. This includes the picturesque church in Kniveton. If you would prefer a non-religious venue, however, then maybe these will appeal to you.
Registry offices in Derbyshire
Choose Ashbourne or other Derbyshire villages
My perfect ceremony
Award-winning celebrant who writes & conducts bespoke wedding ceremonies at the venue
Tissington Hall
Beautiful venue situated 4 miles from Ashbourne
Kedleston Hall
Perfect venue in Derbyshire, near to all our venues
Casterne Hall
Romantic house in the Peak District
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.
Distilled Events
Gin and whisky tasting in the comfort of our holiday cottages
Craft Chocolate Making
Chocolate making and tasting brought to our venues
Speak Easy Bars
Enjoy a little cocktail magic!
Belper Musical Theatre
Fabulous backdrop to your dining event in the conservatory at Hollywood House
Murder mystery evening
Makes a very atmospheric dinner party
Smoke and Mirrors
Murder mystery or comedy waiters the choice is yours!
Exclusive Race Nights
How about pig racing?
Luca Gallone
A very talented young magician available to hire for private events
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
Amps & Decks
DJ for hire at your events
Derbyshire Wedding Harpist
An elegant backdrop for your event, starting at £235 for a 90 min performance

Want a tea party or a bartender 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.
I Love Crepes
An array of delicious treats, suitable for canapes, desserts etc.
Perry & Porter Travelling Bar
A converted horse box bar that can come to our venues for your event
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.
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
Local company used regularly at our venues
Sami tipi
Running tipis, unforgettable events
Papakata
The best parties happen in a Papakata tent
Elite Tents
Marquees with a personal touch
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
Taxis & Minibuses
John Port Travel
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 train station
A1lestree Travel
Minibus service to and from Derby, Belper and Ashbourne
Steve's Cars
Ring 01773 828828 for taxis from Hollywood House

Wanting to travel in style?

Whether you require a vintage car, limousine or 1950s double decker bus, follow the links to find the right mode of transport.
First Choice Wedding Cars
See the range available to arrive in style
Yorkshire Heritage Bus
Travel by vintage bus
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 great way to travel
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Derbyshire's longest heritage railway
Vintage VW Splitty
Travel in style on your big day in a 1966 VW Splitty campervan

Take a look at past celebrations at our fairytale venues

Mike & Leah's wedding at Shiningford
Paul & Fazana's wedding Shiningford ( fabulous car!)
Sarah & Kevin's wedding Standlow
Jen & Andy's wedding Standlow - Love the cake!
Aiden & Sarah's wedding Standlow
Another stunning wedding at Standlow
Lyndsey & Joe's wedding Standlow
Alex & Nick's 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
Satin Pictures
Become a Movie Star for the day
Twig & Vine
Stunning images of a recent wedding at Shiningford
Vintage hairstyle
Making sure your hair is just right
Need a few props for your big day?
Add some great backdrops to your photos
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