Wedding Venue in Kildare — Burtown House & Gardens
Burtown House is a unique wedding venue in Kildare, offering a combination of historic gardens, characterful buildings and a relaxed, personal approach to hosting.
Located just outside Athy, Burtown provides a setting that feels both intimate and expansive — ideal for couples looking for something different from a traditional hotel venue.
A Natural Flow of Spaces
Weddings at Burtown unfold across multiple spaces:
Drinks receptions in gardens or covered outdoor areas
Dining in The Green Barn
Celebrations in The Stream Barn
This creates a natural rhythm to the day, with guests moving through the estate rather than staying in one room.
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Food & Dining
Food is a central part of the experience.
Menus are seasonal, generous and designed to reflect the style of the estate — relaxed but high quality, with a strong focus on flavour.
Accommodation
On-site accommodation is available for couples and guests, with additional options nearby in Athy and the surrounding area.
A Personal Approach
We host a limited number of weddings each year, allowing us to focus on each event individually.
Every wedding is shaped around the couple, rather than following a fixed formula.
If you are searching for a wedding venue in Kildare that offers flexibility, character and strong food, Burtown is well worth considering.
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Food & Drinks
Almost all our produce is grown organically in the gardens here at Burtown. We only ever use free range chicken, wild seafood and the finest Irish beef. We are passionate about what you eat and so your menu will be based on our seasonal organic produce. We have a really great wine menu, and can design a bar for your special night. We also serve Guinness and Carlsberg on tap.
Ceremonies
We can host ceremonies in our courtyard garden, the natural pool at the back of our house flanked by our lime walk, the woodland garden, the sundial garden, our rustic stream barn or under the pergola in the yew walk. There are many enchanting locations within Burtown for you to choose from.
Accommodation
The Stable Yard House and The Stable Yard Studio Apartment are located in the stable courtyard garden and provides accommodation for up to 8 people. This luxury hideaway has an old-world feel and cosy touches like open fires, wood burning stoves and an Aga in the kitchen, but with all you need for contemporary living, such as wifi throughout. We can also supply lists of nearby accommodation of country house, B&B’s, castles & hotels, there are over 150 beds in a 10 mile radius.
Testimonials
“Just to say a huge thank you for everything you did for making our wedding so special. You made us feel really comfortable and welcome throughout and all our guests commented on how fantastic they thought the venue looked. The food in particular was a big hit, with a number of people saying it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. Thank you also for your recommendation of the Suitcase Trio, they were brilliant. A special thanks to Amy for helping with the room decor and Mary and the team for their excellent service and friendly manner. The Green Barn as a venue lived up to all of our expectations and more”
Susan & Ollie, June 2022
“From the moment we went to view Burtown House we knew it was the wedding venue for us. Everything felt so relaxed and straightforward from the beginning, and everything went perfectly. Amy and James were extremely helpful and always keen to help with any questions we asked. The gardens are absolutely magnificent and so well kept - the perfect backdrop for photos. Lesley at Burtown House did an amazing job with the flowers, they were picked from the gardens and were exactly the style we wanted. On the day of our reception, there was nothing that was too much trouble for the staff, who were pleasant, friendly & welcoming. All our guests could not stop talking how amazing all the food was and how nice all the staff are. They made us feel at ease, which in turn allowed us to relax and enjoy our day to the fullest. We can’t thank you enough”
Jazz & Patrick, July 2022
