Westone Manor Hotel — Elegant, Affordable, and Full of Potential

Westone Manor Hotel, Northamptonshire

If you want a wedding venue that balances charm, flexibility, and value, Westone Manor Hotel in Northampton offers a compelling option. With multiple licensed ceremony rooms, a spacious function suite, and ample accommodation, it’s suited to both intimate and mid-sized weddings.

First Impressions & Atmosphere

Westone Manor is built in 1914 and retains some of its period character while functioning well as a modern hotel venue.

The property is set within its own grounds, giving couples access to gardens and outdoor areas — useful for photography, guest mingling, and relaxation in between formal moments.

Inside, the Manor has several rooms licensed for civil ceremonies: the Terrace Room and Ceremony Chapel, which are furnished with oak pews for a classic feel.

Spaces & Capacity

• The Westone Suite is the large function room designed for receptions. It seats up to 120 guests for a wedding breakfast and can host up to 180 guests in the evening for buffet/entertainment mode.

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• Ceremony rooms: Terrace Room and the Ceremony Chapel handle more intimate civil ceremonies.

• Accommodation: The hotel has 93 bedrooms, including a bridal suite.

• Catering & menus: Food is prepared in-house, with flexible options and willingness to manage special dietary needs. Couples are invited to a tasting session.

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This combination means couples can have everything in one place — ceremony, reception, accommodation — which often simplifies logistics and guest experience.

What Couples Say — Strengths & Challenges

From the small number of public reviews, here’s what stands out:

✅ Strengths

• Excellent staff & coordination: Many reviews mention how helpful the coordinators and staff were throughout the planning period and particularly on the wedding day.

• Beautiful gardens: Guests enjoy walking the grounds; the gardens help break up the formal schedule and offer a refreshing element.

• Food quality: While some delays happened, the consensus is that the quality and presentation of food were good and often praised by guests.

• Flexibility & customization: The team helps couples tailor what they actually need (filtering out unnecessary elements) to keep the day within expectations.

One report: “We had a good package … our coordinator was helpful … our wedding day was perfect … we had so many comments on how lovely the food was … all our guests loved the venue itself.” 

Another: “The hotel is beautiful. Staff were very friendly and the meal was lovely. Highly recommended.” 

⚠️ Areas to watch

• Timing / delays: A review mentions some delays in serving food which affected the evening flow. However, the atmosphere helped smooth over those moments.

• Communication / miscommunications: There were occasional hiccups in communication during planning, though the team resolved them satisfactorily.

• Guest capacity limits: For a wedding breakfast, large weddings may push the venue’s limit — it’s best to confirm your guest count early.

What Makes Westone Manor Special

• Affordability: Compared to grand manor houses, Westone Manor offers more modest hire prices (£1,500–£2,500) while still providing many features you expect from a proper wedding venue. Bridebook+2Westone Manor Hotel | Northampton Hotels+2

• All-in-one convenience: Because they host both ceremonies and receptions on-site and offer accommodation, guests don’t have to move around — a big plus. Westone Manor Hotel | Northampton Hotels

• Licensed multiple rooms: Offers flexibility — use a smaller room for ceremony, then the larger suite for reception.

• Supportive team: Many reviews highlight that the staff take pride in making the day special and handling last-minute adjustments gracefully.

• Garden & outdoor options: The grounds are a refreshing complement to indoor spaces and provide breathing room for guests.

Considerations & Recommendations

If you’re considering Westone Manor, here are a few things worth checking / discussing with the venue and your band or DJ:

• Entertainment setup: Understand ceiling height, stage area, and power access so DJs and bands can plan properly.

• Blackout / ambient lighting control: If the room has windows, check how well it can be darkened for evening lighting effects.

• Timing & contingency: Because some delays have been reported in food, plan buffer times in your schedule for transitions (e.g. speeches, moving between rooms).

• Guest accommodation overflow: With 93 rooms, it’s good coverage, but for very large guest counts ensure nearby lodging options are available and communicated.

• Accessibility & parking: Confirm how close parking is to the function suite for easier load-in / load-out for vendors and guests.

Final Verdict

Westone Manor Hotel is a strong choice for couples wanting a wedding venue that offers elegance without excessive costs, flexibility in room use, and a dedicated team to help bring your vision to life. It may not have the scale or grandness of big stately homes, but its personable service, garden charm, and practical strengths make it a venue with real heart and potential.