Events Venue
From the stunning main house to the more intimate setting of the grounds, Stone House Country Estate is perfect for events, including corporate.
Wedding Venue
Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life, so you want everything to be perfect. We have what could be the perfect venue for your special day.
On-Location Filming
With stunning grounds and beautiful architecture, the estate provides the perfect backdrop for any film or television production.
About / History
The original Tudor Manor House was built in 1495 by the Roberts Dunn family who were gifted the thousand-acre estate when Henry VIII demolished Warbleton Priory. The Priory, situated at the centre of the estate, was rebuilt over the years as a farmhouse. During the Seventies Peter Dunn converted the property into The Priory Hotel, a small country house hotel with an enviable reputation. The Priory is now returned to a private house.
Meanwhile at the family home, Stone House, the original Tudor Manor was further developed with the addition of an impressive Georgian wing in 1735, creating the perfect mix of Tudor splendour and Georgian opulence.
Much has changed over the years, but the unique character of two great periods of English history have been retained throughout the house, from the dark dank cellar to the staff quarters on the second floor. Stone House and many of the features of the estate are now listed Grade II*.
Not only a family home, Stone House has always been a working estate and continues to provide excellent winter shooting and grazing on the parkland. For several years it was a successful pre-prep school. The school bell can still be found in the kitchen beside the AGA and is often used for calling order.
Contemporary hospitality in a traditional setting combining Tudor splendour and Georgian opulence
The next stage of the house’s development came in the Eighties when, following the success of The Priory Hotel, Peter and Jane Dunn opened their family home Stone House as a small, intimate country house hotel, specialising in the finest food, wine and service. Jane, now retired, is a member of the guild of British Master Chefs, and has run culinary courses and entertained many high-profile clients including Marco Pierre White and Rick Stein, who filmed one of his food hero TV programmes with Jane, in the kitchen.
The house no longer operates as an hotel but may be available for weekend hire on an exclusive use basis on application.
“We would highly recommend Stone House Country Estate to anyone in search of a picturesque setting for their next event. Thank you, Stone House, for making our special day so perfect!”
Janet Dupree
Stone House Country Estate is the perfect venue for your next event.
We offer a variety of services to make your event special, including weddings, club meetings, pop-up dining, food and wine experiences, music events, corporate hospitality, and funerals.
The charming setting lives long in the memory of those who attend the estate. Our experienced staff work with you to ensure that your event is a success.