The Dairy

4.7(178)

Wedding Venue

About

The Dairy, nestled beside a tranquil lake on the historic Waddesdon Estate, offers a serene and distinctive setting for business events. Its charming gardens and waterside views create a memorable backdrop for intimate meetings, client dinners, or team gatherings.

This venue combines rich heritage with attentive hospitality, serving exquisite food and fine wines in a refined atmosphere. Nearby, the Five Arrows boutique hotel provides contemporary lodging with 16 rooms and a 2 AA rosette restaurant, ideal for multi-night corporate stays and event blocks.

Best for

Intimate client dinners by the lakeside
Focused board meetings in historic settings
Exclusive small group retreats & workshops

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What's typically included

Space & layout
Food & beverage
AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Setting

Grade II listed building with Rothschild estate heritage

Originally built in 1885 as a working dairy for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild’s estate, the venue offers a serene waterside location surrounded by beautiful gardens, blending rich history with an elegant atmosphere.

Distinctive Decor

Greco-Roman busts throughout the venue

The Dairy features an unusual collection of Greco-Roman historical busts, including in the restrooms, adding a unique classical character to the space that guests often notice and photograph.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 178 reviews