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Price: £5,400.00 – £8,700.00
Guests: 120
Bedrooms: 36
Deals available: 1
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (1)
Description
Description
Exchange your vows in the wedding garden and have photos taken on our pretty riverside bridge, whilst guests enjoy drinks & croquet on the lawn. For winter weddings, enjoy roaring log fires and a candlelit wedding breakfast.
A choice of two elegant private rooms allows us to accommodate small intimate weddings from 30 guests to large celebrations for up to 120.
All our function suites, and our outside Wedding Gazebo, are licensed for Ceremonies.
We only host one wedding per day so you can be assured of our very best and personal attention.
*4 licensed Ceremonies locations
*A beautiful outside Wedding Gazebo, fully licensed
*Stunning views over the South Downs
*Amazing photo opportunities within our grounds, which will help you remember your special day for years to come
With years of experience allow us to make your wedding day just the way you dreamt it.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Caroline
Many thanks for considering Deans Place Hotel for your special day.
I’m sure you will agree that Deans Place can offer you a most attractive setting for your celebration.
We would be delighted to meet you at the hotel to show you around and discuss your wedding needs in detail.
Experience
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
30
Overview of Deans Place Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
36
Sleeps No. of People
72
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Wedding license
Dancefloor available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti permitted
Wedding Venue Details
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Marquee permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet friendly
Disabled access
On-site parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator
Wedding Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Pricing for Deans Place Hotel
Pricing for Deans Place Hotel
What's Included?
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Reviews (17)
- JJames & Kate11/12/2018Our winter wonderland Our winter wonderlandIt was a frosty last day of November, Christmas trees were lit and log fires burning, the night before my wedding felt like Christmas Eve. Our wedding venue was a idyllic hotel (Deans place Hotel) in a Alfriston village, where I stayed the night before with my mum and 2 twin sisters. We wondered to The George pub and had the most wonderful meal by a log fire. We all then got into our pjs and watched Mumma Mia. I woke at 5am wide awake. Next to me was my sister who was also awake. We had butterflies in our stomachs so excited whispering about our day ahead. When my other sister and mum woke, we went for our champagne breakfast. It was a perfect start to our special day. Getting ready was a busy but fun morning. Surrounded by make up artists (Ebridger Mua) and hairdressers (Unique hair and Beauty), My 2 year old daughter Eva was having a ball. Out my window I could see my future husband holding our 4 year old son Harrison and I felt a huge surge of love for him and my family. And I couldn’t wait to be his wife. Getting into my wedding dress (pronovias atelier, ilari) was everything every girl dreams off. That moment of truth, praying it fits like a glove, and it did. Every feeling I expected, my Cinderella moment. The bridesmaid wore a floor length, gun metal grey gown from AX Paris and groomsmen wore a navy tailed suit, hired from The Ozone, Brighton. I walked down the Isle with my 6 bridesmaids, my daughter and my dad. It’s all a bit of a blur but our wedding photographer (Scott Wright) captured every moment and we have watched our video over and over. I can’t recommend enough getting a video of your special day. Photos are special but a video really makes you re-live every moment. Our gentle giant dog was the ringing bearer. He was wearing his navy suit to match the men. And did a great job. Our wedding day was December 1st 2017. It was cold but a beautifully sunny day. We were lucky to have our wedding photos taken outside. Which is where we decided to throw the confetti. It was picturesque. Our wedding breakfast food was heavenly. And we had arranged a surprise of singing waiters (warble entertainment). They were one of our highlights of the day. They performed at the end of the breakfast, the moment when your guests have eaten and drunk maybe a little to much. And they really got the party started with table dancing and napkin throwing. They were just fantastic. Our evening guests arrived at 7.30pm. They added a new energy to the day. Our band were truly amazing. (Indie Killers, Warble entertainment) They were again up on the tables and crowd surfing and the dance floor was packed the whole evening. We ended the evening with sparklers outside and lots of singing it really felt magical, and our winter wonderland wedding felt just perfect in that moment. It was a frosty last day of November, Christmas trees were lit and log fires burning, the night before my wedding felt like Christmas Eve. Our wedding venue was a idyllic hotel (Deans place Hotel) in a Alfriston village, where I stayed the night before with my mum and 2 twin sisters. We wondered to The George pub and had the most wonderful meal by a log fire. We all then got into our pjs and watched Mumma Mia. I woke at 5am wide awake. Next to me was my sister who was also awake. We had butterflies in our stomachs so excited whispering about our day ahead. When my other sister and mum woke, we went for our champagne breakfast. It was a perfect start to our special day. Getting ready was a busy but fun morning. Surrounded by make up artists (Ebridger Mua) and hairdressers (Unique hair and Beauty), My 2 year old daughter Eva was having a ball. Out my window I could see my future husband holding our 4 year old son Harrison and I felt a huge surge of love for him and my family. And I couldn’t wait to be his wife. Getting into my wedding dress (pronovias atelier, ilari) was everything every girl dreams off. That moment of truth, praying it fits like a glove, and it did. Every feeling I expected, my Cinderella moment. The bridesmaid wore a floor length, gun metal grey gown from AX Paris and groomsmen wore a navy tailed suit, hired from The Ozone, Brighton. I walked down the Isle with my 6 bridesmaids, my daughter and my dad. It’s all a bit of a blur but our wedding photographer (Scott Wright) captured every moment and we have watched our video over and over. I can’t recommend enough getting a video of your special day. Photos are special but a video really makes you re-live every moment. Our gentle giant dog was the ringing bearer. He was wearing his navy suit to match the men. And did a great job. Our wedding day was December 1st 2017. It was cold but a beautifully sunny day. We were lucky to have our wedding photos taken outside. Which is where we decided to throw the confetti. It was picturesque. Our wedding breakfast food was heavenly. And we had arranged a surprise of singing waiters (warble entertainment). They were one of our highlights of the day. They performed at the end of the breakfast, the moment when your guests have eaten and drunk maybe a little to much. And they really got the party started with table dancing and napkin throwing. They were just fantastic. Our evening guests arrived at 7.30pm. They added a new energy to the day. Our band were truly amazing. (Indie Killers, Warble entertainment) They were again up on the tables and crowd surfing and the dance floor was packed the whole evening. We ended the evening with sparklers outside and lots of singing it really felt magical, and our winter wonderland wedding felt just perfect in that moment.
- MMarie15/11/2018The best wedding weekend ever!The best wedding weekend ever!Our wedding was slightly different and included a close family dinner one night, followed by an afternoon tea with more people the next day. There was potential for it to get a bit confusing but the team were beyond amazing at coordinating everything and making sure everything was spot on. Nothing was out of place and everyone had an amazing weekend. Deans Place really deserve to win and I can not rate Katie and Jo highly enough. Our wedding was slightly different and included a close family dinner one night, followed by an afternoon tea with more people the next day. There was potential for it to get a bit confusing but the team were beyond amazing at coordinating everything and making sure everything was spot on. Nothing was out of place and everyone had an amazing weekend. Deans Place really deserve to win and I can not rate Katie and Jo highly enough.
- JJay & Jo01/11/2018Just perfect! Just perfect!Chelsey and the team at Deans Place were just amazing. Chelsey had everything in control which left us to just enjoy our day with family and friends! The whole day couldn’t have gone any better. Beautiful surroundings, October wedding the sun was out the leaves were changing colour. Just perfect! Chelsey and the team at Deans Place were just amazing. Chelsey had everything in control which left us to just enjoy our day with family and friends! The whole day couldn’t have gone any better. Beautiful surroundings, October wedding the sun was out the leaves were changing colour. Just perfect!
- JJay & Jo01/11/2018Just perfect! Just perfect!Chelsey and the team at Deans Place were just amazing. Chelsey had everything in control which left us to just enjoy our day with family and friends! The whole day couldn’t have gone any better. Beautiful surroundings, October wedding the sun was out the leaves were changing colour. Just perfect! Chelsey and the team at Deans Place were just amazing. Chelsey had everything in control which left us to just enjoy our day with family and friends! The whole day couldn’t have gone any better. Beautiful surroundings, October wedding the sun was out the leaves were changing colour. Just perfect!
- AAndrew Bourke01/11/2018What an amazing venue for our special day!What an amazing venue for our special day!Deans Place Hotel is a great venue with a beautiful friendly and welcoming vibe as you walk in and feel right at home. The picturesque East Sussex Downs provide a perfect backdrop to the hotel and the grounds are lovely for your photos too. The food is exceptional and the Alfriston Suite was a great spacious room where all our guests could mingle without feeling crowded. We had 110 for the daytime and another 40 in the evening when the room was transformed into a magical evening reception. The next morning, the team arranged for us to have breakfast with all our friends and family who stayed overnight. This was a nice touch so we could say thank you to our guests for coming. I cannot recommend the team and venue strongly enough. Everything was super special. Huge thank you to Jo and her team.Deans Place Hotel is a great venue with a beautiful friendly and welcoming vibe as you walk in and feel right at home. The picturesque East Sussex Downs provide a perfect backdrop to the hotel and the grounds are lovely for your photos too. The food is exceptional and the Alfriston Suite was a great spacious room where all our guests could mingle without feeling crowded. We had 110 for the daytime and another 40 in the evening when the room was transformed into a magical evening reception. The next morning, the team arranged for us to have breakfast with all our friends and family who stayed overnight. This was a nice touch so we could say thank you to our guests for coming. I cannot recommend the team and venue strongly enough. Everything was super special. Huge thank you to Jo and her team.
- TTom & Tara J01/11/2018We couldn't have wished for more!We couldn't have wished for more!Deans place hotel was the first (and only!) Wedding venue we visited. As soon as we arrived we knew it was 'the one' with its warm and friendly welcome, cosy, intimate yet special and grand feel as well as it's beautiful setting. The staff could not have been any more helpful and accommodating through the build up, the big day and after! Our day went without a hitch, our family and friends shared with us what a great day they had (a lot of them ended up in the pool after our wedding breakfast, the weather was glorious). Our wedding was the day of dreams, we couldn't have wished for more!Deans place hotel was the first (and only!) Wedding venue we visited. As soon as we arrived we knew it was 'the one' with its warm and friendly welcome, cosy, intimate yet special and grand feel as well as it's beautiful setting. The staff could not have been any more helpful and accommodating through the build up, the big day and after! Our day went without a hitch, our family and friends shared with us what a great day they had (a lot of them ended up in the pool after our wedding breakfast, the weather was glorious). Our wedding was the day of dreams, we couldn't have wished for more!
- TTom & Tara J01/11/2018We couldn't have wished for more!We couldn't have wished for more!Deans place hotel was the first (and only!) Wedding venue we visited. As soon as we arrived we knew it was 'the one' with its warm and friendly welcome, cosy, intimate yet special and grand feel as well as it's beautiful setting. The staff could not have been any more helpful and accommodating through the build up, the big day and after! Our day went without a hitch, our family and friends shared with us what a great day they had (a lot of them ended up in the pool after our wedding breakfast, the weather was glorious). Our wedding was the day of dreams, we couldn't have wished for more!Deans place hotel was the first (and only!) Wedding venue we visited. As soon as we arrived we knew it was 'the one' with its warm and friendly welcome, cosy, intimate yet special and grand feel as well as it's beautiful setting. The staff could not have been any more helpful and accommodating through the build up, the big day and after! Our day went without a hitch, our family and friends shared with us what a great day they had (a lot of them ended up in the pool after our wedding breakfast, the weather was glorious). Our wedding was the day of dreams, we couldn't have wished for more!
- KKevin & Lauren01/11/2018A Perfect DayA Perfect DayWe had the most special day at Deans. Nothing was too much trouble and we had so many compliments on the beautiful venue. We were able to provide accommodation for guests that had travelled a long way and it was wonderful that we could have all of our family together. I can't speak more highly of this amazing venue and its staff!We had the most special day at Deans. Nothing was too much trouble and we had so many compliments on the beautiful venue. We were able to provide accommodation for guests that had travelled a long way and it was wonderful that we could have all of our family together. I can't speak more highly of this amazing venue and its staff!
- EEmma and Dean01/11/2018Best wedding dayof my lifeBest wedding dayof my lifeI could not recommend Deans Place Hotel enough. I had my wedding there in June and it was the best day, everything went perfect and the day was amazing. I could not recommend Deans Place Hotel enough. I had my wedding there in June and it was the best day, everything went perfect and the day was amazing.
- DDanielle & Joe01/11/2017The best day of our livesThe best day of our livesThis venue ticked all the boxes, friendly helpful staff, beautful grounds, amazing food. I couldn't fault it at all everything went perfectly.This venue ticked all the boxes, friendly helpful staff, beautful grounds, amazing food. I couldn't fault it at all everything went perfectly.
Location & Contact Details for Deans Place Hotel
Location & Contact Details for Deans Place Hotel
Travel Notes
Located in the heart of the South Downs National Park, Alfriston is a great choice for an 'out of town' wedding, situated between Eastbourne and Brighton just off the A27 with easy access to the M23 and other routes from London and, Kent and the West. This part of East Sussex is particularly beautiful and can offer a range of stunning photo opportunities and walking routes to clear the cobwebs the day after your celebrations.
Nearest Town
Seaford or Eastbourne
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A27 - A22 or A23 - M23
Nearest Train Station
Seaford, Polegate, Berwick
Nearest Airport
Gatwick Airport
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Every wedding is our best wedding!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Take 10 minutes to yourselves to reflect on your day so far and celebrate the fact you are now married!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Photos through the years of the happy couple, showing their journey together towards married life
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
idyllic, tranquil, homely, charming, intimate
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
In the riverside gardens under the willow tree, or on the wooden foot bridge over the river tye that sweeps through our gardens
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
What’s your favourite canapé?
Goats Cheese & Red Onion Tartlet - so simple but so delicious!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Mini Fish n Chip Cones
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Being set within the South Downs, with direct access to the South Downs Way; perfect for individual photo opportunities
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Staff that genuinely want to share your special day with you; we only host one wedding per day, you and your guests will have the added luxury of having our full and personal attention throughout your special celebration.
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