Stoke by Nayland Resort boasts over 50 years’ experience hosting weddings at their beautiful countryside hotel on the Suffolk and Essex border. Set within 300 acres of rolling Dedham Vale countryside, this beautiful venue can accommodate rustic outdoor weddings at their Tipi site, surrounded by two stunning lakes and a colourful explosion of wildflowers. In addition, within the award-winning hotel, they have two wedding suites unique from each other, which can cater for both large and intimate weddings. All this plus 80 hotel bedrooms, 10 luxurious countryside lodges and award-winning dining, meaning SbN have the facilities to accommodate every kind of celebration – from a big white wedding, to a boho-inspired soiree. For each happy couple, there is a dedicated Wedding Coordinator who will be with you every step of the way, helping you to plan your dream wedding to ensure you get hitched, without a hitch. Get to know the Wedding & Events team at www.stokebynayland.com/weddings/meet-the-team/. You can also find out more information by calling today on 01206 262836

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Simone, Victoria & Shannon

Hello and a warm welcome from the Weddings Team at Stoke by Nayland Resort! 💍✨ We’re Simone, Victoria, and Shannon, and we’re thrilled to be part of your wedding journey. With over 16 years of combined experience, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable moments. Simone brings expertise, Victoria’s eye for detail ensures perfection, and Shannon provides seamless support. Follow us on TikTok @sbn_weddings for inspiration. We can’t wait to make your dream day a reality! ❤️

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1972

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Stoke by Nayland Resort

Wedding Venue Type

Hotel

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

250

Reception Capacity

300

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Fireworks Permitted

Wedding Licence

Sound System Available

Dancefloor Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted

Water View

Marquee Permitted

Spa On-Site

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Ballroom

Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted

Asian Catering

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Halal Catering

Alcohol Licence

Kosher Catering

Vegan Catering

Bar

Cultural Specialists

Other

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Asian Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Stoke by Nayland Resort

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£6,000 - £8,500

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What's Included?

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Day before set up available

Couple accommodation included

Furniture included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Choice of preferred caterers

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Celebrate your special day with an enchanting tipi wedding Venue. Our secluded venue, nestled within picturesque lakes and woodlands, offers a unique boho-style setting just a ten-minute walk from the main Resort. Our tipi wedding venue provides all the essentials to make your day extraordinary, allowing you to focus on personalising your own food and decorations. We collaborate with a range of suppliers who can offer innovative culinary options, from pizza vans to theatrical BBQ smokers.

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Packages (price per head)

£47 - £199

Minimum number of guests: 40

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What's Included?

Canapés included

Furniture included

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Couple accommodation included

At Stoke by Nayland Resort, we offer a variety of wedding packages for weddings within the Resort to suit your unique vision. Our Essential Bramley Package provides all the essentials and a few magical touches to bring your dream wedding to life. For a more luxurious experience, our Luxury Boxford Blush Package includes additional features such as two reception drinks and pizza at midnight, a Junior Suite the night prior, and a 3-night stay in a 2-bed lodge. For those seeking an intimate celebration, our Twilight Wedding Package offers an elegant and modest evening wedding, perfect for sharing special moments with your closest friends and family. Each package includes features such as private terraces with breathtaking views, dedicated Wedding Coordinators to help plan every detail, and private golf buggies to transport you both around the grounds for your portrait photos. Let us bring your vision to life, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully taken care of for a truly unforgettable experience.

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Reviews for Stoke by Nayland Resort
(65)

Ginny - Hitched

Happy couple married in October

December 2024

Absolutely incredible

This venue was incredible from our first meeting to the end of our wedding night!! We booked our wedding with just 2 months to plan and we could not fault them! Especially Jessica our wedding coordinator, who was the absolute best and so amazing throughout!!

Jack W - Hitched

Happy couple married in October

December 2024

Went above and beyond!

Our wedding coordinator, Melanie, was fantastic and very supportive and helpful throughout the whole experience! All the staff at SbN were fantastic, even helping us pack up our car the next day. Food is perfect, even allowing some custom alterations to make it just what you want. Beautiful venue and even on a rainy day, Melanie made accommodations to make sure we didn't get wet or muddy going onto the golf course for pictures. Everyone was superb with our nephew who has autism and tried to make

Amy & Ben - Hitched

Happy couple married in August

December 2024

Amazing wedding!

We had an amazing wedding at Stoke by nayland in June! No complaints at all from start to finish with the meetings and right up until the wedding day nothing was ever a problem.... Loved every minute of our wedding and will always go back to Stoke by nayland.

Beverly & Anthony - Hitched

Happy couple married in July

December 2024

Great support, beautiful surroundings

We booked here a year and a half before the big day, everything was explained clearly, there were times that we got confused but the wedding staff were always there to reassure and support. Value for money was amazing and we didn't realise the amount of attention to detail this was brilliant. They communicated with the external services we had hired to co ordinate everything smoothly. The presence of the staff and service were also second to none, especially Victoria.

Vanessa & Richard - Hitched

Happy couple married in August

December 2024

Everything was perfect

I felt so relaxed, comfortable and at ease throughout my stay and on my wedding day. Nothing was too much for everyone, lots of friendly faces who were happy to help!

Gill & Paul

Happy couple married in September

December 2024

Fantastic Wedding Day

We had a fantastic wedding day at SBN, everything was perfect. The food for the wedding breakfast was amazing and all the staff were polite and very efficient, couldn’t have wished for better. Special thanks to Melanie who was our coordinator for all your help to make our day so special. Highly recommend this lovely resort which has such a relaxed feel for a wedding. Can’t wait to come back to stay a night or two.

Ethan & Keeley - Hitched

Happy couple married in September

December 2024

Venue and food were all absolutely perfect !

We can’t thank everyone enough for our day. The service, venue and food were all absolutely perfect ! Mel provided the highest quality of service and along we way we felt less like we were attending final meetings and more like arranging it with a friend! The day was seamless and even with certain plans changing and timings not being perfect Mel ensured everything went smoothly. I can’t thank you enough for giving us the perfect wedding day. I would recommend stoke to anyone in a heart beat! The

Matthew & Sarah - Hitched

Happy couple married in September

December 2024

Wedding 6th September 2024

Sarah and I stayed at the hotel from Thursday until Sunday and utilised pretty much every facility you have , breakfast, sports bar, restaurant, golf course and spa. Everybody that we came across during our stay were very friendly, helpful and professional and we honestly couldn’t fault a thing! The suites were spacious which was needed due to the entourage of bridesmaids and page boys, hairdressers and make up artists and there was plenty of room for all!

Sam & Chloe - Hitched

Happy couple married in December

December 2024

Wedding Planned to perfection

Can’t speak highly enough of Victoria and the team at SbN, The lead up to the wedding was second to none, asking all the questions we hadn’t thought of and really putting us both at ease knowing someone had our backs with the planning On the day Victoria and all of the staff working on the day were absolutely brilliant, we never felt rushed or pulled from pillar to post and were mostly left to enjoy the day, but just as you start feeling the nerve and/or feeling over whelmed Victoria or a memb

Lauren & Ashley

Happy couple married in November

December 2024

Everything I could have asked for!

The venue was absolutely beautifully decorated in the winter wonderland theme and it complemented our wedding decor amazingly. The staff were all friendly, welcoming and happy to help. The day itself ran so smoothly - thanks to Simone! The staff couldn’t do more to accommodate our requests and made our dreams come true. The prices were reasonable and the coordinators were easily contactable with any questions. Amazing areas for photos too. The food was fab and drinks perfect, thank you to all at SBN! ❤️

Location & Contact Details for Stoke by Nayland Resort

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Wedding Venue Address

Keeper's Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZ, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

If you have any questions about travel to Stoke by Nayland Resort, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us—we’re here to help! For the best route, we recommend arriving via the B1068, which provides the most straightforward access to the resort. Safe travels, and we can’t wait to welcome you!

Nearest Town

Sudbury

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A12

Nearest Train Station

Colchester

Nearest Airport

Stanstead

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