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The Gardens
Lawns, pathways and a wild meadow, sweeping down towards the sea at Drains Bay.
Ten acres, exclusively yours
Lawns that sweep down towards the sea
Behind Hillmount House, the rear gardens sweep down towards the sea, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers. Charming pathways and a wild meadow give you a choice of settings for a ceremony, a drinks reception or lawn games.
Mature trees shelter the lawns while the view down to the water stays open, and because we host one wedding a day, every corner of the estate belongs to you and your guests.
Outdoor ceremonies
Say your vows with the sea beyond
Weather permitting, there are two outdoor ceremony settings: the Formal Lawn and the Meadow. We provide the ceremony arch, lanterns and outdoor furniture and seating, so the space is ready when your guests arrive.
If the weather turns, your ceremony moves indoors to the Coach House or The Barn.
- Formal Lawn or Meadow, weather permitting
- Ceremony arch, lanterns and outdoor seating included
- Ceremony charge of £450 for weddings in 2026 to 2028 (£550 in 2029), in addition to venue hire
Photographs
Paths, lawns and coastal light
The grounds and gardens are yours for photographs. Couples often slip away during the drinks reception for portraits along the garden paths and lawns, with views looking down towards the sea and over to Scotland.
See real weddings
Celebrate outdoors
Room for the whole family
Our recommended suppliers list includes lawn games, marquees and fireworks, and we are happy to talk through ideas for using the grounds.
- Biodegradable confetti is welcome outdoors
- Pet friendly: your dog is welcome, just let us know in advance
- Plenty of parking on site
In pictures
The gardens through the seasons
Come and see it for yourselves
24 miles from Belfast and Belfast International Airport, at the gateway to the Causeway Coastal Route. Viewings are by appointment, in person or by video call.