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Valentine's Wedding Auction

Win A Luxury Wedding Package At Runa Farm

  • Exclusive venue hire
  • All your catering — menus crafted by our in-house chefs
  • Accommodation for the Bride & Groom
  • Master of Ceremonies included
  • Plus much more in one all-inclusive package
800+

Weddings per Year

8

Exclusive Estates

4.8/5

Average Guest Rating

2,000+

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How The Auction Works

1

Choose Your Wedding Package

Explore the available wedding packages, each with its own set date, and choose the one that’s right for your celebration.

2

Name Your Price

Submit your maximum confidential bid using the quick form. Your bid is entirely private.

3

Bids Are Reviewed

Our team reviews all confidential bids after auction close. The highest bid above our reserve wins the date.

4

We Call the Winner

If successful, we'll contact you within 24 hours to confirm the good news and start planning your wedding.

Auction Packages

Choose The Date That's Right For You

Each of our auction packages is available on a specific date. Compare what's included, the value of each package and the minimum bid to decide which one to bid on.

The Signature

Friday 12th February 2027

Up to 60 guests
Package Value Worth £13,000
Minimum Bid £2,000

What's Included

  • Ceremony Hire
  • Canapes
  • Three course wedding breakfast
  • Evening Food - Hand Stretched Pizza
  • Tropical Drinks Package
  • Prosecco Tower
Place Bid

The Essential

Monday 22nd February 2027

Up to 40 guests
Package Value Worth £10,500
Minimum Bid £1,000

What's Included

  • Ceremony Hire
  • Canapes
  • Three course wedding breakfast
  • Evening Food - Hand Stretched Pizza
  • Traditional Drinks Package
Place Bid

Take a Closer Look

A Beautiful Setting for an Unforgettable Day

Barnard Castle, County Durham

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AUCTION & VENUE FAQS

Everything You Need to Know Before Placing a Bid

Because we own all 8 estates outright, we control our own pricing. Weddings on midweek dates or during quieter seasons cost us less to staff and operate — and we pass that saving directly on to you. Couples who are flexible on their date can save up to 75% on venue hire compared to a peak Saturday, with the same estate, the same team, and the same experience. Many couples save between £3,000 and £8,000 this way.

Exclusive use means the entire estate — every room, garden, and facility — is reserved solely for your wedding party and guests. You won’t share the venue with any other events, ensuring complete privacy and an experience that feels entirely your own.

Minimum starting bids (£4,000 for The Ultimate, £2,000 for The Signature, and £1,000 for The Essential) ensure that every submission meets the baseline operational threshold required to deliver these full-service, all-inclusive luxury packages.

Yes. We offer tailored payment plans across all eight of our estates. A typical plan involves a small reservation deposit, followed by staged payments leading to your wedding date. We work with each couple individually to create a plan that suits their circumstances.

Our venues cater to a wide range of guest numbers. Intimate gatherings of 50-80 guests are perfectly suited to venues like The Barn at Brinkburn, while grand celebrations of 250-350 guests can be accommodated at Slaley Hall and Doxford Hall. Most of our estates comfortably host 100-200 guests for a seated dinner.

Each of our venues has its own award-winning catering team. We provide everything from canapes and cocktail receptions to multi-course seated dinners and late-night street food. We can accommodate all dietary requirements and work with you to create bespoke menus that reflect your tastes and preferences.

All eight of our estates offer on-site accommodation, ranging from luxury bridal suites and manor bedrooms to private cottages. Accommodation capacity varies by estate — speak to your coordinator to find the perfect fit for your wedding party.

Wedding venue coordinator

Still have questions about the auction?

Get in touch with our wedding planners

For over 15 years, our team has hosted thousands of luxury weddings across our portfolio of venues. Whether you need date guidance, bespoke catering details or a private walkthrough before placing your bid, our coordinators are here to help.

📞 01352 542 658

Valentine's Wedding Auction

Auction Terms & Conditions

Eligibility & Scope

Applies strictly to new wedding bookings for available February 2027 dates across all 8 participating estates (The Croft, Whitworth Hall, Le Petit Château, Grand Villa Heights, Newton Hall, Solara Shores, Lartington Hall, and Runa Farm).

Package Tiers & Minimum Bids

Bids must meet or exceed the mandatory minimum starting bid for the corresponding tier (£4,000 for The Ultimate, £2,000 for The Signature, and £1,000 for The Essential). Base package guest limits apply (40 guests for The Essential; 60 guests for The Ultimate & The Signature). Additional day/evening guests and bespoke menu upgrades can be arranged directly with your assigned wedding coordinator post-winning.

Confidential Bidding Process

Bids are strictly confidential, secret, and non-binding until accepted. Once submitted, an offer cannot be edited or withdrawn. The highest valid bid meeting or exceeding the venue's confidential reserve price will be selected as the winner.

Booking Finalisation

A bid submission does not constitute a guaranteed venue contract or date lock. The date is officially secured only after the successful bidder signs our standard venue terms and pays the required reservation deposit.

Venue Rights & Discretion

The venue group reserves the right to set secret reserve prices, reject bids that fail to meet reserve thresholds, or withdraw specific dates prior to auction completion for operational reasons.

Winner Notification

Winning bidders will be contacted via telephone within 7 days of the auction closing. Unsuccessful bidders will not be individually notified, but may be offered alternative date packages at the team's discretion. Bids hold no cash value and are strictly non-transferable.

Data Protection

All personal information and bidding data submitted via the form are processed securely in accordance with our Privacy Policy.