A wedding venue will have an image overhaul after it was snapped up by a leisure firm.

Award winning hospitality and leisure firm Osea Leisure has bought Vaulty Manor in Goldhanger with the intention of turning it into a “top wedding venue in the region”.

Under the new ownership, Vaulty Manor will undergo major refurbishment, including the beautiful and historic 17th century barn and surrounding gardens.

The venue has 26 guest rooms, which will also be “luxuriously” redecorated.

Osea Leisure managing director Janie Robinson said: “We are extremely excited about the opportunity to breathe new life into Vaulty Manor and transform the venue into a truly exquisite setting for a special occasion."