Our Vineyard Wedding Venues are Available for Exclusive Hire
Weddings at Rathfinny offer an idyllic location with perfectly appointed celebration spaces, mouth-watering menus and homely accommodation. Whether you are having an intimate gathering or a larger party, we can provide everything you need for a Sussex Sparkling celebration.
The Flint Barns
Unique and historic buildings, located in the Cradle Valley, that lie at the western end of Rathfinny Wine Estate. A wedding at the Flint Barns includes private access to the entire venue including 10 en-suite bedrooms and an additional four rooms at Rathfinny Cottage. Breakfast for all overnight guests is provided. Here you can host everything from your ceremony through to your reception. Invite up to 120 for the day and an addition 60 in the evening.
The Tasting Room
Located within our award-winning Winery, with panoramic views of the Vineyard and South Downs, our Tasting Room venue is perfect for a wedding meal and reception for up to 30 guests. You will be catered for by our Head Chef, Chris Bailey and his professional front of house team. Enjoy a drinks reception on the balcony, followed by a three-course meal and your choice of evening entertainment.
FLINT BARNS COURTYARD
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Flint has been a quintessential part of the Sussex landscape for hundreds of years; a true symbol of our county’s heritage. Toast your future against the backdrop of Sussex history in The Flint Barns Courtyard, perfect for an outdoor ceremony and evening entertainment. This enclosed space will be exclusively yours.
Flint Barns Marquee
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Our aesthetic marquee options offer another dimension for your reception with uninterrupted views of the Vineyard. Choose between a Clearspan marquee which is a contemporary structure without interior supports or poles or a beautiful Sailcloth marquee – a handmade tent with wooden side and centre poles to add a touch of rustic elegance to your wedding.
Flint Barns Dining Room
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The heart of the Flint Barns. Our informal Dining Room restaurant is located on the ground floor and offers flexible dining options. Also available for indoor ceremonies in the event of poor weather.
Flint Barns Bedrooms
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There is no need to worry about the logistics of guest accommodation as your nearest and dearest can retire to bedrooms in our Flint Barns. Sleep up to 25 guests in our 10 en-suite bedrooms. We also have excellent relationships with local hotels and bed and breakfasts in Alfriston village who can accommodate extra guests.
Rathfinny Cottage
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Rathfinny Cottage comfortably sleeps four guests and up to three dogs. This is the perfect wedding preparation space for the bride and is included within our private hire package as standard.
Tasting Room
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Located with our award-winning Winery, with panoramic views of the Vineyard and South Downs, our Tasting Room venue is perfect for a small and intimate wedding.
Sussex Wedding Barn
Once the original farmhouse at Rathfinny Farm, our Sussex wedding barn has been sympathetically restored with reclaimed oak structures and flooring. Contemporary glass windows and doors open up the rooms with natural light, whilst vaulted ceilings and exposed brickwork shows off the impressive masonry.
Incredible Wedding Photography Opportunities
It is no secret Rathfinny Wine Estate is one of the most picturesque locations in all of Sussex. From clear sea views meandering down the Cuckmere Haven out to the English Channel, and 230-acres of immaculate vines planted in the foothills of the South Downs National Park, the photography options for your wedding day are endless and unique.
English Wedding Wines
The perfect wedding wine will inject some fun and laughter into your special day. We can organise a complimentary private tasting for you to sample our English Sparkling wines if you wish to book a wedding at Rathfinny. You can pick from our Blanc de Blancs, Classic Cuvée, Blanc de Noirs, and Rosé. We also have our own portfolio of Cradle Valley still wines and Seven Sisters Spirits. Get in touch with our Events team who will be happy to arrange a tasting or provide a quote.
The Herb Kitchen
We work exclusively with Brighton-based wedding caterer, The Herb Kitchen. With a combined 30 years of experience that draws upon expertise gained through Michelin starred restaurants, luxury hotels and private cooking for Royalty, the team will work with you to create a bespoke menu and experience.
Closely aligned to Rathfinny’s principles of quality, The Herb Kitchen takes inspiration from our sense of place, using local suppliers from the soil to the sea. Menus are seasonal, produce-driven and flavour forward, using wood-fired cooking methods for an extra spectacle.
You and your guests can expect attentive service with canapés and welcome drinks, followed by a three-course table service or a ‘canteen-style ’ buffet . In addition, a fully staffed vintage food truck can provide late-night eats such as sourdough toasties, noodles and nachos.
Standard Wedding Venue Costs
- Flint Barns two-night exclusive use of the Flint Barns with Clearspan marquee option - £22,500 or with Sailcloth marquee option - £23,500
- Includes exclusive use of the Flint Barns venue including the Dining Room, Lounge, Courtyard, 10 ensuite bedrooms, plus Rathfinny Cottage which sleeps four and Breakfast for all overnight guests. You choice of marquee will have transparent sides seating up to 120 people (includes all tables and chairs, dance floor and bar). Friday & Saturday / May – September inclusive (subject to availability).
- Tasting Room: Friday & Saturday day hire - £7,500 or Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday day hire - £5,000
- Includes exclusive all day hire of our Tasting Room restaurant seating up to 30 guests. Hire includes canapes and a 3-course meal for up to 30 guests.
East Sussex Wedding Venue
Founded in 2010 by husband and wife, Mark and Sarah Driver, Rathfinny is located in the South Downs National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty in Southern England. It occupies the main part of the Cradle Valley, on a south-facing slope, just three miles from the sea and the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs.
Today, Rathfinny Estate comprises of 93 hectares of vines, made up of the principle sparkling wine grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. We are proud to be a family-owned, grower-producer with B Corp certification. We craft low-intervention, traditional method, vintage sparkling wines with PDO status that are a true expression of our single-estate terroir.
