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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: April 2024

Dating back to the 15th century, former farm and coaching inn The Plough is the perfect venue to host your country wedding in Eaton, Cheshire. The beautiful Oak Barn dates back as far as the 13th century. Transported to Eaton from its original home in the Welsh hills in the 20th century, the space has been carefully restored to the stunning venue it is today.

Facilities and Capacity

From the red brick home and manicured gardens to the wood-framed barn, you can embrace the beauty of your day in this venue. The medieval Oak Barn is a licensed venue to hold civil ceremonies for up to 85 guests. It can also accommodate up to 115 guests for your wedding breakfast and evening celebration in the barn. With high, vaulted ceilings and wooden beams throughout, the barn lends itself to a romantically rustic atmosphere.

Services Offered

With an idyllic atmosphere, impeccable catering, and the perfect mix of accommodations, the Plough at Eaton offers you the perfect setting for your wedding. The team can cater for both small and large events and will do whatever it takes to make your event as unique or traditional as you wish. When it comes to food, The Plough offers a range of delicious options. This covers everything from tantalizing canapés to delicious meals and old favourites for the evening meal. With a number of different packages and options, it’s easy to create the perfect menu for your day.

Accommodations

At the end of the night, you and your guests can kick off your dancing shoes and retire to one of The Plough’s 17 en-suite bedrooms, including double, twin, and family rooms. Each room has been stylishly decorated and is set away from the main building, offering peace and a restful night’s sleep after the day’s festivities.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Historic
Barn

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
Orangery on site
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Reviews for The Plough Inn

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Jodie M. Sent on 15/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect day!

The Plough Inn was the first venue we viewed and we instantly fell in love. We did view other venues to have something to compare to but the character and charm of the barn was unbeatable.

The wedding team at the Plough were amazing throughout and were always so attentive to any query we had.

Our day was just perfect in every way. The venue looked breathtaking and the team were so welcoming to us and all our guests. We cannot thank you enough and can’t wait to come back to stay and relive our day all over again!
Siobhan
Siobhan O. Sent on 08/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Could not imagine choosing anywhere else for our wedding

As soon as I found the plough on Hitched I knew this was the place for us, I tried to look at a few other places but nothing came close and we didn't even need to view anywhere else.
The barn at the Plough is just the most beautiful space. It's great for a more intimate wedding as its not a huge space to fill and it just doesn't need much dressing as it looks perfect as it is.
From booking, the team at the plough have been incredible, they arrange regular meetings that helped me keep on track, responded quickly to any questions, they have great packages making seemingly impossible weddings affordable, they made everything so smooth and easy from the start.
On the day the team made the everything run perfectly. I was a nervous wreck in the morning, it had snowed pretty heavily the night before which sent me into a panic that people wouldn't make it and the team were so kind and patient with me. They ensured we were happy through the day, they were helpful, friendly, welcoming, and all staff just went above and beyond what I would have ever expected. All my family comment on how perfect the Plough was, how they style was very 'me', but more than anything how wonderful they thought the staff were.
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 04/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding day of our lives

From the second I arrived the night before our wedding and nipped into the main pub for tea, I was completely reassured by all the staff there that they’d look after us and they absolutely did. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was amazing, you can tell they genuinely just love what they do as they go above and beyond in every single thing.

All I’ve ever heard from people is how stressful a wedding day is, how you don’t actually get to enjoy it and at one point myself and my new husband actually asked each other if we were doing this wrong because we were having the time of our lives. Credit for that fact has to go to all the staff at The Plough but especially Kat and May who were our wedding coordinators that day, we didn’t have to think of anything because they already had it covered for us.

When we decided we were getting married we knew we wanted two things, to get married near Christmas and for it to be intimate, the Plough was beyond perfect for both these things. The barn is absolutely stunning, especially all dressed up in its Christmas decorations.

Our friends and family loved it as much as we did and many will be returning for meals and nights away. The food was phenomenal, I can’t stop thinking about that sticky toffee pudding and I’m usually not even a fan.

We can never thank you all enough for creating the day of our dreams. I’d recommend the Plough as a wedding venue to everyone.
Elinor
Elinor F. Sent on 30/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most incredible venue

I don't know how I can put into words how amazing the plough were on our wedding day. We booked our wedding 2 years before and went to the plough to have food/ meetings in the build up to the wedding. Every single one of the staff is professional, hard working and friendly. The plough made the wedding planning so enjoyable and easy. They were always at the end of the phone or an email if we ever needed anything. On the day itself, I was absolutely blown away by how amazing everything was. The day was ran so smoothly by both the wedding planners. They came to see the bridal party in the morning and introduced themselves and helped in any way they could. Every course of food was amazing (100% recommend the sticky toffee pudding). I have a severe nut allergy and I loved the way they served the allergen meals- informing the individual that there meal was allergen free (which adds so much relief to that individual). The venue is beautiful and all their recommended suppliers (black lab events, L&J suit hire, Paperlace invites, Darren Gilbert DJ) were amazing too. The plough is such a special venue as it gives you the most incredible and beautiful day but without a massive price tag. We loved everything about our day and the plough will always have a special place with us (and we will definitely be back for lunch in the pub). Thank you to everyone who made our day so special.
On a final note for those who stay over and have breakfast the next day, it feels like a whole new celebration where you get to sit down with your family and friends and chat about the day prior (and the food is also once again AMAZING).

If you want a venue that will care about your wedding just as much as you do and will support you throughout the process (and also be completely beautiful) then the plough is for you
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Emma R. Sent on 25/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

May Wedding

We could not recommend The Plough any higher for a wedding, we had the most incredible day. The staff are all amazing, and our wedding coordinator was just incredible. We didn't have to worry about anything the entire day. I was extremely worried about the weather, however I needn't of worried as the team we so reassuring and had it all sorted, they ensured we had the reception in the gorgeous Orangery.
The food is always amazing, which was one of the many reasons we chose this venue, along with the absolutely stunning venue, the barn is beautiful.
The package deals are very worth looking at, it also meant we could tailor our wedding to exactly what we wanted.
Thank you so much to the amazing team in making our day so special.
Kate
Kate D. Sent on 14/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and team

What a day... we all will say that as its the best day of our lives.. but the plough just made it extra special.
We went to an open evening, where we got to meet the DJ, flower lady, suit hire and photographer. It was amazing to have everyone you could possibly need under one roof... and they all know the plough so well, so its really easy.
We had a number of meetings to discuss and finalise things, and we were kept totally at ease in terms of the planning of our special day.
the day ran so smoothly, again all down to the staff who do everything they can to make it special.

We had a lovely small wedding and this venue is perfect for that.. however, it can hold many more guests, we just chose to have a smaller wedding (50 day guests and an extra 20 in the evening).
The bespoke package we chose meant we could do everything the way we wanted..
Mrs Lorna Cooper
Lorna C. Sent on 13/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs Lorna Cooper

Our wedding day was perfect from start to finish! The venue is so beautiful, it looked so picture perfect. The staff and wedding coordinators were amazing, so helpful and made the day run so smoothly.
I couldn't of asked for a better day! Thank you to The Plough Inn for the most perfect day x
Helen
Helen H. Sent on 13/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives

We had our wedding at the Plough in June and we had the most perfect day. From the very first day we booked with them the staff were so friendly, helpful, attentive and professional. I was in contact with them several times throughout the year from booking and they were always so helpful. On our big day, we couldn't have asked for a better team of lovely people to run our day smoothly and it was the most perfect day we could have wished for. The venue is absolutely stunning, the day was run perfectly with no hitches, and the food was absolutely delicious. The staff were also so helpful to my husband and the groomsmen with setting up the venue in the morning and they all said they were so amazing they were at helping get everything set up smoothly. All our guests commented on how perfectly the day went, how amazing the staff were and how lovely the food was! Thank you so much to the team at the Plough for making our dream wedding day a reality.
Leanne
Leanne D. Sent on 05/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever

What a dream our wedding was here . The whole team was amazing from start to finish . We can’t thank you enough
Lucy
Lucy F. Sent on 26/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing day

We got married on the 18th May and what can we say? Our day was just amazing I wish we could do it all over again. We chose the best venue we couldn’t fault one thing. The staff were so attentive and the food was just incredible. The barn is just so gorgeous. There was one thing we could fault actually and that was time the day went way too quick. The whole planning was just easy and all the girls are so lovely and answered all of my questions promptly. Nothing was ever any trouble. We could not recommend the plough anymore. If I could give 6 stars I would have. As you can see from the photos the barn and surroundings were so gorgeous. I would definitely recommend the plough to any of you brides out there. Thank you again. The New Mrs Rowlands
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 22/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Most amazing wedding venue ever!

The Plough is absolutely beautiful. The staff were wonderful and helpful from start to finish and did a great job at keeping our day running smoothly without making us feel rushed. The food was amazing! We’ve had a lot of compliments on the food and the venue from all of our guests. We can’t thank the team enough and we’d recommend this venue to anyone wanting to get married. We can’t fault the venue and we’d do it all again if we could.
Kirsty
Kirsty B. Sent on 17/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in every way

We booked our wedding with the Plough Inn back in 2020, and the entire journey from start to finish has been an absolute pleasure! The venue is just stunning, but the team make it even more special. They go above and beyond to make every second of your wedding planning and of course the day itself, perfect. We were able to be flexible around the package deal, which was amazing as it made our wedding even more personal. The guests all commented how delicious the food was - and it really was! We couldn’t have hoped for anything more. The accommodation was luxurious and it felt special to gather with our guests for breakfast the following morning in the beautiful orangery. Huge Thankyou to all the team for making our day perfect
Sophiehannah
Sophie Sent on 20/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

We had our wedding on 18.06.23 and it was fantastic. The wedding coordinator's are amazing, they organised our guests and day perfectly. The barn was stunning and the food was outstanding. Thank you so much.
Mr & Mrs Skerritt xx
Sallyismyname
Sally Sent on 10/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

This venue is incredible! The service from the staff on our wedding day was truly wonderful they were great and made sure everything went smoothly! The oak barn is beautiful on its own and we chose to only decorate with fresh flowers and it looked perfect!
Gemma
Gemma Sent on 01/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Day!!

From booking our wedding to the actual day the attention to detail is incredible.

We went to our pre wedding meetings with lists of questions and didnt have to ask any as they gave all the information we needed.

The barn looked stunning on the day and everything ran like clockwork.

The food was incredible and all our guests said it was the best wedding food ever.

Thank you for making our day so perfect with memories that will last a lifetime xx
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The Plough Inn Real Weddings

Michelle & Christopher
25 photos · 07/02/2024
Laura & Paul
58 photos · 26/11/2022
Joanne & Lee
35 photos · 15/08/2022
Jane & Sam
21 photos · 20/03/2020
Dave & Vanesssa
13 photos · 25/07/2019

Deals

Events

04 Jan
Open Door

12 pm - 4 pm - Free admission.

For their wedding fayre, their recommended suppliers will be in attendance to answer any questions that you may have for your big day, as well as their dedicated wedding team. There will be no shortage of inspiration to be had. There is no need to book for the wedding fayre, so just come along.

Date: From 04/01/2025 to 04/01/2025 Schedule 12:00 - 16:00
Place: Macclesfield Road, Eaton, Cheshire
30 Jan
Open Door

This is the perfect opportunity to see the barn and everything the Plough has to offer dressed for all aspects of a wedding.

Our dedicated wedding team along with our recommended suppliers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

There is no need to book, simply come along between 5:30 and 8:30.

Date: From 30/01/2025 to 30/01/2025 Schedule 17:30 - 20:30
Place: Macclesfield Road, Eaton, Cheshire

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Map

Macclesfield Road CW12 2NH Eaton (Cheshire)
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