Martinstown House

A beautiful 19th century country house and marquee nestled in a peaceful setting on its own park, complete with walled gardens.

Martinstown House is a beautiful Strawberry Gothic country house built in the 1830s available for wedding celebrations and ceremonies on an exclusive basis.

You and your guests will have total privacy in 130 acres of private park and farmlands, with mature woods and a stunning Walled Garden.

They are hugely proud of their food at Martinstown House. All food is prepared from scratch using only the finest ingredients, with an emphasis on local, organically grown produce. The team grow much of their own vegetables, fruit, herbs and salads in the beautiful Walled Garden, and they purchase as much as possible from local suppliers like Maurice, the local strawberry man, Margaret who supplies the excellent organic chickens, and Nolan’s of Kilcullen, where they buy their award-winning sausages and meat.

Head chef Andrew trained in the legendary Ballymaloe, as well as at Rick Stein’s in Padstow and in Goa, India. Catering for any number of people and any dietary restrictions, he is available to discuss your menu with you at any stage.

Martinstown House's stunning vintage-style marquee nestled in the Walled Garden can seat 240+ guests.

For smaller celebrations, they Drawing Room can accommodate parties of up to 50 in elegant and intimate surroundings. Martinstown House also have some special vintage set pieces available such as their 1966 VW Campervan or Bessie the Tea Caravan which can be used on site however you wish.

Martinstown House offer both ensuite guest room accommodation, as well as glamping options. There are seven elegant and comfortable bedrooms in the main house and a further three in the Stone Yard. With a further 16 comfortable accommodation options in the glamping village between bell tents, converted stables, and a shepherd's hut.

Martinstown House is licensed by the HSE to hold civil ceremonies and they are delighted to host ceremonies of all types. Martinstown House have rescued the old abandoned glass house to create The Woodlands, an enchanting and tranquil place for wedding ceremonies set in natural surroundings. Using tin found in a neighbour’s field, old telegraph poles, a glorious crystal chandelier and a little imagination, they've created one of Ireland’s most unique and beautiful spots to get married. There are also a number of local country churches close by of all denominations, each with their own character and settings.

Your wedding at Martinstown House is made up of thousands of individual moments, the cumulation of a thousand decisions, big and small. The day is always a blur of memories, of dancing, of smiles, of hugs, of old friends and new family, but it is the tiny moments that you will remember most clearly. Catching someone's eye at just the right moment of the speech and the tears of silent laughter that ensue. Holding your partner's hand as you walk up together for the first dance. Sitting down next to your best friend and breathing a second whilst the whole day washes over you. The night sky lit with flaming torches, the warmth of the fires. At Martinstown House they strive to create those magical moments.

To get in touch with Edward and the team at Martinstown House, email info@martinstownhouse.ie

Venue Details

Capacity
Reception capacity
250
Guest rooms
10
Sleeps
26
Facilities
  • Exclusive use available
  • Licensed for ceremonies
  • On-site accommodation
  • Child-friendly
  • Parking
  • Outside space
  • Outdoor ceremony space
  • Church option nearby
  • Suitable for marquee
  • In-house catering
  • In-house bar
  • Microphone and PA System available
  • Pets welcome
  • Day 2 options
  • Eco-friendly venue
  • Rehearsal party option
  • Glamping

Testimonials

Where do we start? From the moment we chose Martinstown House for our ceremony and reception we knew we'd made the right decision. Jessica, Edward, and Andrew could not have done more for us or our guests. They helped give us the dream wedding we'd imagined. Going above and beyond for us and nothing was too much trouble. There's no putting it into words. As a venue, Martinstown House is incredibly beautiful and welcoming. The ceremony area, well nothing can compare to it. From the tin roof to the wood frame and even the chandelier, it's a woodland setting that dreams are made of. All of our guests are still commenting on it. And the food was incredible, well what we had of it haha, nerves kicked in for speeches and we barely touched our meal but the comments from guests about the fabulous meal and the variety of options rings true. Our tasting menu blew us away! We just can't recommend Martinstown House enough. You will not find a more beautiful place to hold your wedding and as we said above, Jessica, Edward, and Andrew are amazing. You just can't go wrong with this venue. If we could do it all again we'd be back there in a heartbeat.
Tanya & Gareth
Martinstown House was the most perfect venue we could have ever imagined. Edward, Jessica, and Andrew were an absolute pleasure to deal with, so open to our suggestions, no matter how quirky! Their calm and cheerful approach to wedding planning ensured a stress-free affair. The food was absolutely delicious (and so much of it!), the ceremony in the woodland was magical, the house looked beautiful and the rain held off until we were all safely sat in the marquee. Thank you so much for helping Andrew, myself, and our friends and family to have such an enjoyable and memorable day.
Eithne & Andrew
Martinstown House was the venue for our wedding in October and to say we chose wisely would be an understatement. From the first meeting with Jessica in the spring, we were treated with warmth, enthusiasm, sage advice, and genuine, personalised wedding planning. Hurricane Ophelia and Storm Brian tried their best to cause trouble for the great team of Jessica, Edward, and Andy but our entire day was perfect from start to finish. I would recommend the professionalism, ambiance, food, and hospitality of this great venue - all our family and friends are still raving about it!
Christine & Mick
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