Frequently asked questions

Viewings are by appointment only, and we will try to accommodate you as much as possible. We can also show you around by video call. Please contact us via enquiries@hillmounthouse.com.

We will hold a date for you for 14 days. A deposit of £2,000 is required to secure your date. For our payment procedure please contact enquiries@hillmounthouse.com.

No. We host one wedding per day, so the venue is exclusively yours.

We have no minimum number of guests and can seat up to 150 for your wedding meal in The Barn.

Yes, up to a maximum of 200 guests in total in The Barn.

All areas other than upstairs in the Coach House have disabled access.

There is plenty of parking at the venue. If we do not have an event the next day, we take a fairly relaxed approach to when guests collect their cars in the morning; we will discuss this with you. If there is an event the next day, cars need to be collected by 11am the day after the wedding.

Yes. Ceremonies performed at Hillmount House carry a charge in addition to venue hire costs: £450 for weddings in 2026 to 2028 (£550 in 2029).

You are welcome to bring musicians, and we can also play your Spotify playlist. We can provide a background playlist if you would like.

Yes, biodegradable confetti is allowed outdoors.

We allow outside caterers, but only ones pre-approved by us, so that the food quality and service match the venue. We can also suggest recommended suppliers.

We can accommodate this, but please discuss it with us first.

No. Hillmount House is fully licensed and guests are not permitted to bring their own drinks.

There is a minimum spend of £500 on the bar. This covers the cost of staffing, serving, storing and disposing of bottles.

Guests are welcome from noon to midnight. The bar closes at midnight and guests must be off the premises by 12.30am. A late bar is available at an extra cost of £250: the bar finishes at 1am and guests must be off the premises by 1.30am.

Yes. We are flexible and encourage you to talk to us, so we can do our best to make your day just how you would like it.

Yes, but they must be covered with a glass cylinder shade. Alternatively, you can use battery-operated taper candles.

Absolutely. Just let us know in advance.

Absolutely, we would be delighted to discuss it or send it to you. It covers accommodation, caterers, ice cream, photographers, videographers, transport, celebrants, styling, entertainment, photo booths, marquees, lawn games and fireworks.