# Hostology > Hostology is a UK venue management platform for exclusive-use wedding and event venues, unifying enquiries, event planning, guest management, accommodation, catering and payments in one system. Hostology is used by independent country-house, farm, castle and manor venues across the UK: venues that host one event at a time and manage the whole stay, not just the ceremony. The differentiator is total unification, with accommodation built in as a first-class feature rather than bolted on. Founded by Emma Hardcastle, formerly a venue operator. Pricing starts at £45 per month. Real-world proof point: Llantilio House, a converted Welsh farm, joined Hostology in 2023 with 7 events per year and now runs approximately 58, with a core team of three. ## Product - [Home](https://hostology.co.uk/): One platform for wedding and event venues. Enquiries, planning, guest management, accommodation and payments, in one place. - [Why Hostology](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/): Platform overview and the seven feature pillars. - [Enquiries and CRM](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/enquiries-and-crm/): Capture, qualify and convert wedding and event enquiries; manage host and supplier relationships. - [Event planning](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/event-planning/): Timelines, function sheets, run-of-day and task management. - [Guest management](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/guest-management/): RSVPs, dietary requirements, seating plans and guest communications. - [Accommodation](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/accommodation/): On-site room booking, allocation and guest self-service payments. - [Catering](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/catering/): Menu builders, guest choices and kitchen-facing reports. - [Payments](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/payments/): Deposit schedules, instalments and integrated payment collection. - [Integrations](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/integrations/): Xero accounting and the wider integrations catalogue. ## For hosts - [For hosts](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/hosts/): What Hostology gives to hosts booking the venue. - [Wedding website](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/hosts/wedding-website/): Host's own wedding website, built into the platform. - [Guest management for hosts](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/hosts/guest-management/): Host's dashboard for managing their guest list. - [Gift list](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/hosts/gift-list/): Hostology gift list feature, integrated with the wedding website. - [Event insurance](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/hosts/event-insurance/): Wedding and event insurance via the DreamSaver partnership. - [Help for hosts](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/hosts/help/): FAQs for hosts using Hostology. ## For suppliers - [For suppliers](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/suppliers/): How Hostology works for wedding and event suppliers. - [Getting started for suppliers](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/suppliers/getting-started/): First steps for a supplier added to a Hostology event. - [Help for suppliers](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/suppliers/help/): Supplier FAQs. ## For guests - [For guests](https://hostology.co.uk/why-hostology/guests/): For guests invited to an event at a Hostology venue: RSVP, choose a meal, flag a dietary and confirm a room from one link, with no account needed. ## Pricing - [Pricing](https://hostology.co.uk/pricing/): Six tiers from Boutique to Unlimited, starting at £45 per month. ## Proof - [Case studies](https://hostology.co.uk/insights/case-studies/): Real UK venues using Hostology. - [Llantilio House](https://hostology.co.uk/insights/case-studies/llantilio-house/): Welsh farm, from 7 events to approximately 58 with a team of three. - [Testimonials](https://hostology.co.uk/insights/testimonials/): Named quotes from venue teams. ## Insights - [Insights](https://hostology.co.uk/insights/): Blog, guides, case studies, product updates, testimonials and FAQs from the Hostology team and community. - [Blog](https://hostology.co.uk/insights/blog/): Editorial articles on running exclusive-use venues. - [Guides](https://hostology.co.uk/insights/guides/): Longer-form practical guides. - [FAQs](https://hostology.co.uk/faqs/): Full FAQ set covering platform, onboarding and billing. ## About - [About](https://hostology.co.uk/about/): The Hostology company. - [Our story](https://hostology.co.uk/about/our-story/): How Hostology started, founded by Emma Hardcastle. - [Team](https://hostology.co.uk/about/team/): The people behind Hostology. - [Founder venues](https://hostology.co.uk/about/founder-venues/): Dewsall Court, Elmore Court, Iscoyd Park, Pennard House and Wasing Park. - [Partners](https://hostology.co.uk/about/partners/): Including DreamSaver for insurance and Xero for accounting. - [The Collective](https://hostology.co.uk/the-collective/): Community and content programme for venue owners. - [Events](https://hostology.co.uk/about/events/): Roadshows, webinars and industry events. - [Press](https://hostology.co.uk/about/press/): Press coverage and media resources. ## Contact - [Contact](https://hostology.co.uk/contact/): How to reach Hostology. - [Book a demo](https://meetings.hubspot.com/emmahardcastle/demo): A 60-minute walk-through of the platform with Emma Hardcastle. - [Book a discovery call](https://meetings.hubspot.com/emmahardcastle/discovery-call): A 15-minute call with Emma Hardcastle to work out whether Hostology is the right fit. - [Free trial](https://platform.hostology.co.uk/register): Start a free trial. ## Optional - [Security](https://hostology.co.uk/about/security/): Data protection, security posture and compliance. - [Privacy policy](https://hostology.co.uk/privacy/): Full privacy policy under UK GDPR. - [Terms of service](https://hostology.co.uk/terms/): Terms of service. - [Cookie policy](https://hostology.co.uk/cookies/): Cookie policy. - [Sitemap](https://hostology.co.uk/sitemap/): Every page on the Hostology website, in one list.