The people closest to you
Gather
The joy of a beautifully set table and nowhere else to be.
- Intimate lunches + private dinners
- A considered table setting
- A menu conversation with the team
A country house for your kind of occasion
A little escape.
A grand gathering.
Entirely yours.
For days
worth keeping.
Weddings, celebrations and the people
you couldn't imagine them without.
The settingEnglish gardens.
Open doors.
Room to celebrate.
Open doors.
Room to celebrate.
Find your space From intimate tables to 180-person celebrations
Welcome to Vesper House
Not just a beautiful place.
A beautiful feeling.
A glass raised in the garden. The room before everyone arrives. That one song that brings everyone to their feet. Vesper is a house made for being together, with a small team who care about the little things as much as you do.
Three distinctive spacesA dedicated planning hostA day shaped around you
A place for every part of the day
Find your
somewhere special.
Three spaces can welcome 60 guests for seated dining.
The Glasshouse
All that garden light, whatever the season. A beautiful setting for a long lunch or a candlelit dinner.
A bigger gathering?
Our listed spaces welcome up to 180 guests. Tell us about your plans and we can discuss what might work.
Tell us about itChoose a setting
Garden views / Indoor setting
Choose a setting to begin your enquiry.
The occasion is yours
Make it your kind of day.
A starting point, never a script. We shape the details with you, from the first welcome to the last goodnight.
A day with all your people
Celebrate
From the first look to the final song. A celebration with room to unfold.
- Wedding-day planning support
- Spaces for each part of the day
- Time for dinner, speeches + dancing
More than one lovely moment
Linger a little
Because the best gatherings are sometimes too good for just one day.
- Welcome drinks + main celebration
- A relaxed next-day gathering
- Help with the weekend details
Each occasion receives a tailored proposal. Catering, styling and timing are agreed during planning.
Let the day unfold
No two days
quite alike.
An illustrative running order, ready to make your own.
A familiar face, from the very beginning
You enjoy the day.
We'll hold the details.
I'm Celia, your planning host. I'll help you find the right spaces, talk through the possibilities and keep the little decisions moving. You bring the people and the ideas. We'll bring a calm pair of hands.
Start a conversationCelia Ward / House & celebrations host
The little things, already thought about.
Getting everyone here
We help you plan arrivals, pickup points and the flow of guests through the day.
A plan for the weather
Outdoor plans come with a conversation about indoor alternatives and when to make the call.
Food for your people
Share dietary needs early so the menu and service can be planned with care.
Making it feel like you
Bring your ideas and favourite makers. We will talk through what works in each space.
A day to come back to
“It felt like someone had opened their beautiful home just for us. We were so looked after, and completely ourselves.”
A few helpful things
Before you
say hello.
Can we visit before choosing a date?
Of course. Share a little about your occasion and we can discuss a visit, the spaces you would like to see and the questions on your mind.
Can we use more than one space?
Yes. Many occasions move between the garden, glasshouse and hall. We will plan the transitions, setup time and guest numbers together.
Are the dates on this page available?
This demo collects your preferred date for an enquiry preview. It does not show live availability or hold a date. A real venue team would confirm availability directly.
Can you accommodate an intimate celebration?
Absolutely. A smaller gathering deserves just as much care. Tell us the guest count and the kind of atmosphere you want, and we can suggest a setting.
What is included in a proposal?
The proposal would set out the spaces, timings, planning support and any agreed extras. Catering and supplier arrangements are discussed before you commit.
The beginning of something lovely
Tell us
what you're dreaming.
A date, a few ideas, a rough headcount. That's more than enough to start a conversation.
Your occasion so far
60 guests / Seated dining
Space: let us help you choose
Experience: Celebrate
Revisit the spacesYour request preview
A lovely place to begin.
This is a demo. Nothing has been sent or reserved.