A country house dining room with red patterned wallpaper, tall windows, gold drapes, and a long table with floral centerpieces at Fennes.
A dining room with long tables set with white linens, floral centerpieces, and gold chairs with red sashes at Fennes.
A dining room with a red patterned rug, ornate wooden sofa, chandelier, and framed animal artwork at Fennes.
A country house dining room with patterned red wallpaper, an oriental rug, and antique chairs by a large window at Fennes.
A country house dining room with a large patterned rug, ornate curtains, and a bay window at Fennes.
A country house with large sash windows, ornate drapes, classic armchairs, and paintings on the walls at Fennes.
A country house interior with tall windows, gold curtains, and garden views at Fennes.
A country house bar with wooden beams, draught beer taps, and a shelved back bar display at Fennes.
A country house with a sweeping lawn, gravel driveway, and grand facade surrounded by mature trees at Fennes.
A plated dessert with fruit topping and chopped pistachios on a white table setting at Fennes.
A country house with a charcuterie board featuring cured meats, mozzarella balls, olives, and greens at Fennes.
A tiered tray with Scotch eggs, sausage rolls, and sandwiches at Fennes.
A plated smoked salmon appetizer garnished with capers, red onion, and microgreens at Fennes.
A floor plan layout showing the Dining Room and adjoining Pavilion and Banqueting room at Fennes.

The Dining Room at Fennes

Dining Room in a Country House
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Private space
Fennes Road, Braintree, CM7 –
Braintree and Bocking
Up to 30
seats
Up to 30
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Dining Room is a private dining room in Fennes that retains Georgian decorative details and period furnishings.

Design: The Dining Room has deep-red patterned wallpaper, heavy drapes, antique seating and a large Persian-style carpet laid over polished floorboards, producing a formal, period interior.

Features: The room includes a PA system and speakers and allows own music or a hired DJ subject to the venue's noise restrictions. The room provides Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The room is wheelchair accessible and the venue provides step‑free guest entrance and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small private groups seeking a formal, seated dining experience or an intimate, polished social gathering.

What sets it apart: A wall of full-height sash windows provides direct views over the grounds.

What guests say: The Dining Room is elegant and characterful. The space is supported by attentive, professional staff who keep events running smoothly.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £2400 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £35 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £2400 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £35 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £2400 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £35 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £2400 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £35 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £2400 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £35 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £2400 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £35 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £2400 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £35 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 30
  • Dining
    up to 26
  • Theatre
    up to 30
  • Boardroom
    up to 12
  • U-Shaped
    up to 10
  • Classroom
    up to 10

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Rules are determined by the type of event, please contact us for details.

About Fennes

Fennes is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

The Banqueting Hall at
from £2400
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Banqueting Hall in a Country House
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500
The Banqueting Hall
Pavilion at
from £2400
minimum spend / per session
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300
Pavilion

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Felicity Lott
Member of Tagvenue since October 2024
1 Review
5 Rating
5h Response time
94% Response rate

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