Orchardleigh Estate

Recent stay at Orchardleigh house. On arrival first room had broken mattress and bed slats missing. Requested change of room, second room had curtains hanging off the rail, dirty toilet, dirty towels. For the cost of the room the standard of cleaning was disgusting. Such a shame as other areas of hotel are stunning. I would never ever pay for a room again.

Wedding venue was very good. Reception staff were helpful. The food was good. But conditions of the rooms were awful. We complained about our room, the shower was stinking. The sealant had open gaps and looks like its been applied by Mr Bean. Fair play to the reception staff they moved us to another room. But in this room then, there were used bottles of water left from previous guests. The drinking glasses had used white marks and lipstick on them. The cups were stuck to the saucers and they were dirty. Reception gave us fresh cups, drinking glasses and bottled water. The rooms could do with being rewired, walls could do with plastering and as for the shower rooms they could do with being retiled and resealed. It was like a room in the 1980's. I was disappointed with the rooms. I hope this helps for everyone reading this.

We had the most incredible experience at Elmhay Park for our wedding, and we can’t recommend it enough! The entire process was so easy and seamless, from our tour of the entire estate by owner - Chris to the final details of the wedding itself and that’s largely due to the amazing Annamarie, our wedding coordinator. She is the ultimate professional and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect for us. Her support was invaluable from the moment we booked our wedding, to the final dance of our wedding. We truly can’t thank her enough for all of her help! The setting at Elmhay Park is absolutely gorgeous. We had the 3-day wedding package, which gave us the chance to enjoy the venue for a whole weekend. The night before the wedding, we had a beautiful dinner at the Peacock Restaurant with our wedding party, which was a lovely way to kick off the celebrations. On the day of the wedding, everything went smoothly, and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The staff were incredibly professional and attentive, and it really allowed us to just enjoy every moment. The food was unbelievable and the bar staff were fantastic. The following day, we had a night in Church Lodge, which was the perfect way to wind down and reflect on the incredible weekend we’d had. All in all, Elmhay Park provided the most gorgeous, perfect setting (which was also mentioned by nearly all of our guests) and service for our special day. A huge thank you to Annamarie for being incredible throughout the entire process. It was truly a wedding weekend we’ll never forget!

We held the wedding of our son at Orchardleigh House. I have worked in and around the hospitality industry for over 30 years and it is fair to say that the service provided at the venue was truly excellent. Suzy and her great team in the front of house operation worked like a well oiled machine and did not appear to put a foot wrong the whole (very long) day. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Thank you! Karl and Clair (Hope I remembered and spelt the names correctly!) produced some absolutely fantastic food ...and plenty of it; all was well cooked and served hot. Thank you! All in all a fantastic service that made it a great celebration for all that attended - I honestly cant thank you enough. Finally a note to the management of the business - your team did you proud! Well done everyone!

David and I got married on the 18th February 2025 and our venue was the Elmhay Park. We had the most incredible and perfect day and would like to leave a review of our experience that will hopefully provide people reading this with the confidence to go ahead and book their wedding at this venue. We would firstly like to comment on how welcoming kind and professional the team were at Elmhay Park. From the moment we read about the venue, we were put in touch with Heather who owns the venue and she met with myself and David and gave us a personal tour of the venue. Heather took the time to go through all of the possible options we could have and we were so impressed by the range of possibilities that would ensure our wedding day was perfectly matched to what we wanted. We knew as soon as we were shown around on the beautiful estate that this was the perfect place to hold our wedding. It is clear that so much love and attention goes into the running and maintenance of the venue and its grounds and as we walked around the estate and took in the beauty we were always greeted by the friendly staff. It makes such a difference to feel so welcomed and we were delighted that we had come across this venue and went ahead without hesitation and booked it. After we had made the booking, the communication was absolutely fantastic from beginning to the end of our stay. We were informed of timelines and when to expect to speak to our wedding co-ordinator who would help guide us through the planning. We were also invited along to the open day which was great for inspiration and speaking to suppliers and we were also given a food and wine tasting day which was excellent as it allowed us to try the delicious food from the wide range available. Everything is catered for, we had guests who were vegan and vegetarian and some had allergies but that was no problem at all, it was all taken care of. We met Rachel Penny at the food and wine tasting day and after that, we then had an initial planning chat about the day. Rachel is one of the most kind and professional people we have ever met and it is largely because of Rachel that our day was the most perfect day of our lives. From the very start of our planning meeting Rachel went through everything with us to make sure we had exactly what we wanted on the day. Rachel was always there if we had any questions, her communication was exceptional, and it never felt like anything that I had asked was too much trouble. She was so accommodating whenever we had a query, and I had complete trust in her and any advice or recommendations she had. This makes such a difference planning a wedding as it can be a stressful experience, but this was not the case as we knew our wedding day would be everything we wanted it to be. As we were bringing our own decorations and setting up the venue (which was our choice) a few days before the wedding Rachel kindly let us have a run through set up just so we could see how we would want to lay the ta

We got married at Elmhay Park on New Year’s Eve 2024, and overall, it was an incredible experience. Here's our breakdown of the pros and cons: Pros: -The venue is absolutely beautiful and provided the perfect backdrop for our wedding. -As the couple, we had a 3-night stay included, which was a lovely touch. -The night before the wedding, we were able to invite lots of guests to stay in the houses with us, making it feel like a truly extended celebration. -There was plenty of space to get ready the day before in Castle West, which made the whole experience stress-free. -The team is very knowledgeable about weddings and gave us helpful suggestions to make the day extra special. -They truly couldn’t do enough for us, going above and beyond to accommodate our needs. -The meal tasting experience was fantastic – we got to try the food beforehand and were able to make lots of adjustments, like allowing guests to mix and match courses (e.g., a vegan starter with a child’s dessert). -The party can go all night if you want it to! We closed the bar at 2 a.m., but they’re flexible and can keep going even later if you’re up for it. Cons: -Communication was a bit of a challenge. It took about 10 phone calls just to pay the deposit, and we only got our assigned wedding coordinator three months before the wedding. We also had to ask multiple times (2-3) to get our final quote, which was frustrating. -The house for the couple on the day after felt a little dated. There’s no phone signal or Wi-Fi, and the TV is oddly positioned above the fireplace, making it uncomfortable to watch. Depending on what you’re looking for, this might not be a big issue, but it’s worth noting. - also the towels are very thin and quite small (couldn’t wrap them around you). As a luxurious venue you’d expect better towels. However saying this, you were gifted shampoo/conditioner/shower gel minis which was a lovely touch!! Overall: We had the absolute best day and wouldn’t hesitate to choose Elmhay Park again. Despite the communication hiccups, they are incredibly experienced in hosting weddings and really know what they’re doing. Special thanks to Annamarie for helping to make our day unforgettable. Thank you so much for giving us a wedding to remember!