THE LOCATION

Tucked away on the East Kent Coast between Ramsgate and Canterbury, Chapel House Estate is a must-visit, sustainably managed destination wedding venue for your special day. A 5-minute drive from the highspeed Thanet Parkway train station, with a journey less than 70 minutes from London. 

THE LOWDOWN

Chapel House Estate has been created from the ground up with your wedding, event or private stay in mind. Surrounded by 35 acres of rustic wildness and considered landscaping, the centuries-old estate provides a unique backdrop for relaxing, entertaining, and celebrating in the most private country settings.

Built in 1290, over seven hundred years old, Chapel House resides at the heart of the Estate. A boutique, supremely comfortable converted chapel with a timeless appeal that no one wants to leave, the house provides a restful retreat on the night of your wedding or event. All five bedrooms have an interior designed and considered for luxury and comfort, effortlessly capturing the inherent charm and character of the historic house and its stunning gardens.

WEDDINGS

Chapel House Estate, Minster, Kent, offers you an exquisite, charming outdoor wedding venue with everything on one Estate for one of the most important moments of your life.

With lovely romantic gardens, a wild apple orchard for your outdoor civil ceremony, plus an indoor rustic barn perfect for wet weather contingencies, Chapel House Estate emphasises elegance and rustic charm, showcasing the best of Kent. This makes us a must-see wedding venue.

Chapel House Estate is a built-from-the-ground-up wedding venue that opened at the end of July 2022. It is built around a 1290 Grade 11 listed five-bedroom luxurious Chapel with views over the gardens, which are filled with the sound of birds and the smell of aromatic herbs.

The wedding venue offers a full service in that we include caterers, and the venue is available 24 hours a day, as there is accommodation for you and your guests. With a scenic stunning Arts and Crafts secret garden, a wild Apple Orchard and a rustic converted old Kent barn, The Old Malt Granary, you can choose to get married outside or inside. With so much outdoor space, you can arrive by helicopter and incorporate outdoor experiences such as clay-pigeon shooting, archery or falconry to ensure your weddings are even more memorable for your guests.

EAT & STAY

Within the sprawling paddocks, in addition to the Chapel House (sleeps 10), there is a Beauty & Massage Lodge, plus nine Hideaway Lodges (sleeps 18 plus children) and Chapel Cottage (sleeps 6) on the edge of the estate. The onsite accommodation (sleeps 34) combines contemporary design and understated luxury, perfect for you and your guests.

No 9 Restaurant is a hidden gem tucked away in the breathtaking Walled Courtyard, nestled within the captivating 35-acre Chapel House Estate in the charming town of Minster, Thanet. The seasonal menu is an ode to British classics, featuring fresh and locally sourced ingredients that highlight the area’s coastal bounty.

With all the facilities on the Chapel House Estate, you can book a large wedding of your dreams or hold a small and intimate blessing or twilight wedding in the Walled Courtyard. They even offer late availability weddings. This really is a special place with options for your special occasion, so book a tour today.