Facilities
The below rooms are included as part of the exclusive hire of the dairy;
Wintergarden
Capacities 20-110
Adjoining the West Hall, this classical room is made predominantly of glass with exterior wooden slatted blinds and has as its focal point a Roman sarcophagus, now used as a water feature. The stone floors in this room make it ideal for dancing.
South Hall
Capacities 60-130
Adjacent to the peaceful inner courtyard the South Hall is full of art and contemporary styling making it the perfect space for fine dining.
West Hall
Capacities 60-180
An impressive room with vaulted ceiling and two huge open fireplaces, the West Hall can seat up to 180 guests for dining. Additional guests, up to a total maximum of 200, may be invited for dancing and evening entertainment. Doors from the West Hall open directly onto the terrace.
Buttery
Capacities 14-20
Positioned next to the main building and surrounded by gardens and sculpture, The Buttery is the perfect space to get ready for your big day.
The Terrace
Capacity 50-160
Running along its entirety is a wide terrace with two pavilions extending out over the lake, ideal for summer drinks reception.
Courtyard
Capacities 160-250
Guests enter The Dairy via the peaceful inner courtyard, ideal for outdoor ceremonies or entertaining.
The Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake - a 12-metre-high sculptural pavilion in the form of a three-tiered wedding cake, clad entirely in ceramic tiles - is a major new work by celebrated Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos (b 1971). Almost five years in the making, Wedding Cake was commissioned by the Rothschild Foundation for Waddesdon, prompted by the relationship between visionary collector Lord Rothschild and Vasconcelos. Part sculpture, part architectural garden folly, Wedding Cake is an extraordinary, enormous fully immersive sculpture which combines patisserie and architecture. Gleaming and icing-like outside and in, it offers an intricate and richly sensory experience – glazed in pale pinks, greens and blues, beset with sculptural ornament and complete with the sounds of trickling water and a site-specific lighting scheme. Wedding Cake is Vasconcelos’ most ambitious commission to date, described by the artist as “a temple to love” that celebrates festivity and marriage. Inspired by the exuberant Baroque buildings and highly decorative ceramic traditions of Lisbon - where Vasconcelos lives and works - the work is also a contemporary response to the great Rothschild traditions of hospitality with echoes of 18th-century garden pavilions. Couples will be given the option to go to the top of the sculpture and pose as cake toppers, the perfect photo opportunity on your special day.
Accommodation
The newly refurbished charming Dairy Cottage sits beautifully by the venue and is only a stone’s throw from The Five Arrows. A perfect spot for the bridal party or for the bride and groom. Sleeps up to four.
The Five Arrows: All 16 of the bedrooms have been refurbished to the highest standard; maintaining the historical legacy of the Five Arrows, but adding a contemporary feel to maximise guest comfort. The decor has been chosen to emphasise the feeling of comfort and is inspired by nature, with soft, calm colours and layers of wools and linens.
If you would like to find out more, please use the enquiry form and contact details to get in touch with the team directly.
AddressWaddesdon Private Events
Waddesdon
Buckinghamshire
HP18 0JW