The Folly, situated in what was once an 18th century farmhouse, is a stylish venue located on the edge of the tranquil Medieval village of Mackworth, the gate way to the Peak District, making it an idyllic space to say ‘I do’.
Positioned next to the newly-refurbished dining destination The Farmhouse At Mackworth, The Folly has its own exclusive entrance and terrace making it the perfect place for your celebration. Each couple has their own experienced and dedicated wedding planner assisting you through the planning process tailor making your own unique day.
The local area is bursting with renowned suppliers including stylists Darby & Joan Wedding & Events, florist Jessica Jayne at JJ’s Flowers, and photographer Andrew Acroft amongst many others.
The Folly is fully licensed to host your entire day from the civil ceremony through to your wedding reception. It is designed as a blank canvas for couples to create a day to match their style and visions. The space accommodates a wedding breakfast of up to 120 diners and evening receptions of up to 200 guests.
As such an important part of the day, the team at The Folly take the wedding menu very seriously. Overlooking the stunning green gardens, guests can experience beautifully presented meal of British fare using the finest freshest ingredients.
Created and developed by our executive team and head chef, this delectable menu features classics that can be tasted prior to the big day, to cater for any personal preferences. Featuring dishes including Hendrick’s Gin cured salmon, beef short rib with bourguignon sauce and a selection of homemade desserts, there is something to suit everybody and tantalize your guests’ taste buds.
CELEBRATORY SIP AND SALSA
The Folly’s high ceilings and feature windows overlooking the terrace and gardens provides the perfect backdrop for your photographs and for guests to mingle whilst enjoying a cocktail or champagne reception against this beautiful setting.
To complement the food, The Folly also has its own sleek bar stocked with the most premium range of spirits, wine, beers and soft drinks. There is an extensive wine list and a selection of rotating cask ales and craft beers including the exclusive Farmhouse Gold, alongside a range of local guest ales from nearby breweries. Classic cocktails such as the Tom Collins, Berry Julep and an Aperol
Spritz make for top toasts.
For a fun-packed evening, wedding guests can dance the night away in style as there is plenty of space for a DJ or live band.
PERFECT SLUMBER
With The Folly handily adjoining The Farmhouse At Mackworth, wedding guests will have the convenience of booking 10 beautifully styled boutique bedrooms, each offering understated elegance and charm. The very essence of ‘country-living’, the décor boasts a pastel colour palette of blues, pinks and lilacs accented by luxurious soft furnishings and textured butterfly, bird and floral wallpaper. Slip between the fine thread-count sheets and heal any hungover heads.
For a truly special stay for the newly-wed couple, the romantic Napoleon suite boasts a freestanding roll-top bath, ultra-soft super king bed and spacious lounge. Two family rooms are complete with comfy sofa beds and a relaxing super king, ensuring space for those members of the family travelling with children.Delivering on all the amenities expected of a boutique hotel, the bedrooms feature spacious bathrooms, fine cotton bed linen, flat-screen Smart TVs, Nespresso machines, complimentary Wi-Fi, fluffy bathrobes and White Company toiletries. The legendary Farmhouse breakfast is the ideal way to round off a perfect occasion for your
overnight guests and any who may wish to join you the following morning to wave you off in to your next chapter as a married couple.
With all of the expertise, luxuries and finer finishing touches needed, The Folly at The Farmhouse At Mackworth is the perfect venue to make your dream wedding truly become a reality.
The Farmhouse At Mackworth
60 Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire DE22 4LY 01332 824324 www.thefarmhouseatmackworth.com @homeofthefolly
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