Set within four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this classic Georgian Manor has been owned by the family for the last quarter of a century and over that time our reputation for exceptional service, friendliness and attention to detail has grown and grown. Friern Manor is the perfect venue for every type of event, including wedding ceremonies and receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, party nights and corporate seminars.
Situated in the village of Dunton, just south of Brentwood, the Hotel is less than five minutes drive from the M25 giving easy access to all major routes. Playing host to many small intimate weddings to the larger social gatherings, Friern Manor has three distinct locations for the solemnization of marriages.
Situated in the village of Dunton, just south of Brentwood, the Hotel is less than five minutes drive from the M25 giving easy access to all major routes. Playing host to many small intimate weddings to the larger social gatherings, Friern Manor has three distinct locations for the solemnization of marriages.
Services
We offer a variety of locations to suit your special event. The intimacy of the Georgian Manor House, the spacious, more contemporary ambience of the Coaching Stables & Garden Room and the bespoke, creatively designed Millennium Marquee. Whichever you choose, we know that you and your guests will enjoy exceptional service, outstanding cuisine and, of course, the personal attention which Friern Manor is renowned for.
At Friern Manor, we are passionate about weddings. Our team here is exceptional and between us we will ensure that your wedding day is like no other. From the moment your guests arrive, as they are warmly welcomed by our uniformed bellhop, they will already be feeling that something very special awaits them.
Reviews (9)
Veronique Shaw
Jan 02, 2022
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Went for a xmas meal with friends (all inclusive). Very good value for money. Food was good, service was excellent and professional, good location. Great entertainment too. The only thing there were 3 men at our table who said the beer was awful, judging by other tables, many of the beer jugs were also left full. My only concern though everything else was really good, including the distance between each tables, there was absolutely no social distancing when we came in. There was an open bar with far too many people congregated in front of it. We should have been directed to our tables with prosseco
Spencer Hawken
Dec 14, 2021
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Great location for Christmas parties, I think it was about £35 all in, the venue catered for food allergens and made me the best gluten free Christmas dinner I’ve ever had.
Vegetarians well catered for too, however it’s hard to be a vegetarian coeliac, lucky I eat meat occasionally so all was good.
The alcohol is feee, so limited to types. Plenty of beer and wine and Perry on the table as well as Buck’s Fizz and water. A bottle gets emptied and it’s replaced.
Would recommend.
Word to the wise however if travelling by taxi book your return cab at the start of the night, if you are not
Vegetarians well catered for too, however it’s hard to be a vegetarian coeliac, lucky I eat meat occasionally so all was good.
The alcohol is feee, so limited to types. Plenty of beer and wine and Perry on the table as well as Buck’s Fizz and water. A bottle gets emptied and it’s replaced.
Would recommend.
Word to the wise however if travelling by taxi book your return cab at the start of the night, if you are not
Savannah Anthony
Dec 06, 2021
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Kelly-Jace Swe
Nov 27, 2021
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We had our wedding reception here on the 14th October and it was the perfect venue. Food was amazing and the main thing were the staff. Charis and Peter were superb and the value was shockingly good. Really a dream come true. I had guests say to me that they didn't get a chance to buy a drink as the staff kept passing the free table wine round all night. Spot on venue not one complaint, plus they even have screen with envy screens which is one of the companies I work for, I love those screens. Thank you for a perfect day. Mr and Mrs Halls
Rita Cole
Nov 14, 2021
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Maria A.
Oct 30, 2021
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As wedding venues go I found Friern Manor adequate. I would class it as Mid-range. It is quite bitty, the dinning room is not huge, but it is pleasantly decorated. I think it was supposed to be a nod towards Roman history. The area where the ceremony is held was in the centre of the Manor in a sort of open-ended conservatory type building. Which leads into a garden. There is a pond with Koi Carp fish in it and it has bamboo sculptures at one end. There were also stems of fresh bamboo in a vase on the reception desk (which could do with a clean up and some fresh water 🙄).
The bedrooms were as
The bedrooms were as
Heidi Chapman
Oct 28, 2021
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My daughter and new son in law got married here on Sunday and it was the best day ever. The house is amazing, as are the rooms and the grounds were impeccable. The staff were wonderful, nothing was too much trouble, and the food was out of this world. They worked so hard to make our day special, and they smashed it! I am definitely going back. They deserve more than 5 stars. Thank you to everyone for all you did.
Brian Allen
Oct 04, 2021
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Staff they great work hard for their money . Parking no issue at all . Drinks very expensive and all on card no cash . Place is very picturesque but lacked that little something . Pond needs cleaning and landscaping needs a good going through .but for a wedding venue it served it purpose and enjoyed I would like to visit again.
Diz Sheridan
Oct 04, 2021
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I attended my daughters wedding here on Sunday 3/10/21 and the venue was lovely as was the catering. My only concern was that we could not hear the ceremony, maybe the use of a microphone would be an ideal addition. Apart from that I would recommend Friern Manor to anyone looking for a really lovely place, the staff were fabulous and very friendly and helpful. I think I can speak for everyone by saying we all had a great day and send our thanks to everyone 😊
