Your Questions Answered
We’ll take you through every step of your wedding day, from your very first visit to Syrencot to the day you walk down the aisle. From ceremony options to capacities, catering to costs – you’ll find everything you need to know about celebrating a garden wedding in Wiltshire in these FAQs.
Wedding Venue FAQs
To arrange a visit, you can visit our book a visit page on our website and select a suitable date and time using our visit calendar. Alternatively, if you want to speak to our team directly, call 01980 669210.
Your initial payment is £750 of your venue hire fee.
Once you have been to visit, you will receive via email log on details to our booking portal, which can be found here. Remember to book your registrar or Church, details of which are found in these questions.
Please click here to see our prices page.
Last orders will be called at 11:15 pm, and music will wind down at 11:30 pm. The venue closes at midnight, and we ask that all guests who aren’t staying the night have pre-booked taxis to collect them by midnight.
You book your ceremony via Wiltshire registry office. Their contact number is
0300 003 4570 www.wiltshire.gov.uk/registrations-ceremonies
There are seven churches within the Avon River Ministry (our local parish).
Their contact number is 01980 655457 and their website is www.avonriverteam.org.uk
You can use The Billiard Room before your wedding if you prefer a church wedding. Alternatively, you may choose to arrive at Syrencot after your wedding ceremony.
Ceremony – Outdoor ceremonies can seat up to 150 guests and The Glasshouse can host 150 guests for an indoor ceremony.
Dining – We can host 150 guests for a sit-down meal in The Farmshed.
Dancing – We can accommodate up to 200 guests for your evening reception.
Accommodation – We have 13 bedrooms at Syrencot, meaning we can accommodate up to 29 guests. Each guest can also join us for breakfast in The Mess the next morning.
Yes, we have The Billiard Room, which includes hair and makeup stations and a shower room. This space is available from 9 am the morning of your wedding.
Yes! We love (well behaved) dogs. We allow up to 2 dogs per event at Syrencot. If you wish to bring your dogs please speak to The Events Team for a copy of our dog policy which must be completed and returned in advance of the wedding.
You can call us on 01980 669 211 or email us on [email protected].
Please call the venue team on 01980 669 211 or email at [email protected].
Syrencot is wheelchair accessible. We also have an ambulant bedroom for overnight guests.
A fantastic team of in-house chefs provide all of our catering. It is not possible to use your own caterers.
investment, and fingers crossed that you’ll never need to call on your insurance but having it in place will cover you for a range of eventualities.
Please see an example of a wedding day timeline here.
Event Venue Questions
Yes! We can and do host many different types of events and celebrations, such as gala dinners, product launches, Christmas parties and many more. The best way to find out more about hosting an event here is by visiting our website’s events page or contacting the team directly at 01980 669 211.
Call us on 01980 669 211, and we will arrange for you to come and see Syrencot in person.
Every event we host here is unique, so we do not have a standard pricing package. Instead, we speak with you directly to create a bespoke package that suits you and your event.
This will vary depending on your event type, but our maximum capacity is 200 guests.
We do not allow outside caterers at Syrencot. However, we are more than happy to work with you to create a bespoke menu that perfectly fits your vision.
Yes, we are fully wheelchair accessible. We have a fully accessible bedroom for overnight guests.
Yes, all events have exclusive use of the venue.
Yes, we are happy for you to use your own suppliers for everything apart from catering and drinks.
Food and Drink Questions
All catering is provided by Syrencot’s onsite team of chefs.
Our chefs love working with you to create your own menu if you would like something a little different from our packages.
It is not possible to bring any food and drink into the venue other than a wedding cake, confectionery (which must be in the original sealed containers in which they were purchased), and edible favours with allergens clearly labelled. Please speak with our team if you need any further clarification.
Please speak to our Events Team about any allergies or dietary requirements you or your guests may have during your meetings in the lead-up to the event.
Yes, we have a delicious range of vegan and vegetarian options.
You can work with our bar team to create bespoke cocktails for your event.
Yes! We have a range of delicious grazing boards available to enjoy while you get ready in The Billiard Room. We can also provide bottles of Champagne or prosecco for your wedding morning celebrations. Please speak to the events team for more information.
Guest and Accommodation Questions
Our address is Syrencot House, Figheldean, Salisbury, SP4 8LB. For more information on how to find us have a look at our directions here.
Cars can be left overnight but must be collected by 10 am the next morning. We do not allow caravans or motorhomes to stay in our car park overnight.
A1 Cabs (4 to 7-seater)
01980 624000
Ace Cabs (4 to 8 seater)
01980 622219
Executive Connection (4 to 40 seater)
01722 333333
Five River Excursions
07546 089777
Excelsior Coaches
01202 652222
Last orders will be called at 11:15 pm, with the bar closing at 11:30 pm. Music will wind down at 11:30 pm. The venue closes at midnight, and we ask that all guests who aren’t staying the night have pre-booked taxis to collect them by midnight.
Our bar is usually open ahead of a wedding ceremony. Please note that the bar closes 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony. Please speak to the wedding couple about the exact timings of the day.
If you are attending another type of event, please speak to the event organiser to find out when the bar will open.
Absolutely! If you want to purchase one of our products as a gift for the happy couple, we can arrange this for you. Please contact us at 01980 669 211.
Syrencot has 12 bedrooms, plus the incredible Master Suite. All accommodation is exclusive to those attending the wedding or event. View our room breakdown here.
Once you have booked your wedding or event date, we will share a link to the website and a secret code with you, which will unlock the bedrooms for the night of your wedding or event. You can then book the rooms you want and then share the code with your guests to reserve their rooms.
This may be possible if we do not have an event booking the day before. We can confirm this closer to the wedding or event date.
We will release the night before the wedding date four months prior. Please note that we require a minimum of 6 bedrooms excluding The Master Suite to be booked. We can offer a supper and drinks if this is something you would like.
Please speak with our Events Team if this is something that you may be interested in.
Please take a look at our pricing page for the accommodation costs. Syrencot House is available to book in its entirety.
Guests can check in to their bedrooms from 3.30 pm.
We ask that all guests check out by 10 am.
Syrencot is wheelchair accessible, and we have an ambulant bedroom.
Please call the venue team on 01980 669 211 or email [email protected]
Yes, all bedroom prices include breakfast.
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