Orchardleigh Estate

Orchardleigh was the perfect balance of elegance and beauty. We loved our venue, the grounds were stunning and the rooms were palatial - really amazing value for money. The staff were friendly and so helpful and everything ran smoothly with the help of our coordinator. Our wedding package was exactly w

Well, where do I start! We had the most perfect wedding at Orchardleigh House on 1st September. We chose the three day wedding package and it was all wonderful. The day before, the groom (my now husband) and some of our guests did clay pigeon shooting, archery and golf in the grounds whilst I and some other guests decorated the ballroom ready for our wedding. Then 20 of us had a lovely meal together in the Peacock restaurant with great service and very helpful and friendly staff. The bridal party, groom and some of the groomsmen then had drinks back at our Castle Room before the men were sent away (they didn't want to go 😂). On the day of the wedding, myself and the bridesmaids were allowed into the house early to start our hair and make-up, as there was no wedding the day before. We had planned to have our ceremony by the lake but our lovely wedding coordinator, Rachel, came to see me early to discuss the weather and we agreed the ceremony would need to be inside (She had also met with us the day before, and discussed the possibility then). I was disappointed and also worried that we had decorated the ballroom and now everything would need to be moved for the ceremony but Rachel calmly reassured me that the indoor ceremony would be beautiful and the decor would go back exactly the same. She was not wrong - everything was perfect! After the ceremony we were lucky that the sun came out and we were able to have some photos and video in the beautiful grounds. When it came to the wedding breakfast, we could not fault a single thing. The food was excellent and the waiting staff were very friendly, even dancing along to our music as they brought in the dishes 😍. They coped well with all the different choices - we didn't make it easy for them by giving our 80+ guests several options to choose from! Thank you Karl and staff! In the evening, the various rooms made it great for all our 140+ guests. Lots were dancing in the main ballroom/library whilst others enjoyed sitting in the Morning Room, playing snooker or propping up the bar 😄. Nick and I were still too full from the Wedding Breakfast to eat from the hot evening buffet but our guests who did eat said it was delicious. We partied until 3am and the bar staff were honestly the nicest we have ever met, so friendly, and went above and beyond, even making sure an elderly relative found his room. The next day we had breakfast around 10am in the Peacock restaurant with 40+ of our guests then stayed with a few for coffee before retreating to the beautiful boathouse for our overnight stay. What an absolute treat that was, so tranquil and relaxing - we wished we could have stayed longer. The next morning we went up to the house and bumped into the owner, Chris. He asked about our wedding and we gave him our positive views. We did also give him some feedback regarding the house room bookings process and he was very receptive to our comments. To sum up, we could not have picked a better venue for our wedding. Rachel, Karl, other coordinators, catering and bar staff were all exceptional and we really appreciated their friendliness, flexibility and organisation. Everything went like clockwork. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been t

We had our wedding at Orchardleigh house this year and despite the day going relatively well the lack of communication leading up to the wedding (even the days before) did leave a stain on our experience with Orchardleigh. We were very impressed when we first went to the venue and put down the deposit. However when it came down to 6 months before is when the main problems began. Multiple times we were addressed by the wrong names (clearly mixed up with other couples), being sent other peoples invoices and having to chase incorrect invoices. I did not have much faith in the professionalism leading up to the big day, nor had I met my wedding coordinator up to this point, to find out 2 days before the wedding that I was going to have a different wedding coordinator (which I only found out because I rang them). They also seemed shocked that we wanted confirmation that a 5-figure sum had been received by themselves, as compared to all our vendors who produce a receipt/send a courtesy email to reassure you they have received your funds. Luckily the day itself ran relatively well and I am confident that the small faults (guests being given the wrong rooms due to the coordinator having an old invoice, tables missing food items as no one was checking) that did occur would have not have happened if our wedding coordinator had been in control of our wedding from the beginning rather than being told 2 days prior. As beautiful as the venue is and the great t

We had a wonderful weekend at Orchardleigh it what was probably the hottest weekend of the year (July 12th). We were fortunate that there wasn't another wedding on the Friday night so our guests were able to stay in the house the night before the wedding. It's a brilliant venue if you are looking to spend a little more time with your guests over a weekend. Peacock & Stag restaurant - We booked here for dinner from 7pm for around 50 of us. This is a lovely setting where people could sit outside and catch up before the wedding. The service and staff were wonderful and the food was great (we opted for a buffet of the chicken tikka and lasagna which came with salads, naan bread, and garlic bread). Abi's mum was attentive and checked in with me throughout the night. Our guests came back to the Peacock the next morning for breakfast . The bridal party stayed at Castle East the night before. I appreciate it's a very old building but we encountered several issues there. We noticed lots of ants in the kitchen but the estate manager, Karl, came over very quickly with some ant powder that evening. The downstairs bathroom was quite honestly grim. We had woodlouse on the shower tray as the wood was rotting behind and generally needed a deep clean all over. I think all of the windows at Orchardleigh had dead flies, wasps, cobwebs in the windows. I appreciate it's a big house but it just shows that it's constantly overlooked by the cleaning team as they're quickly working to get the next party in. Mervyn was our wedding coordinator (it would have been nice to have been introduced a little earlier) as we only spoke a few days before the wedding. He was brilliant on the day as we had a drama with the photographer not showing. Once that was sorted and he helped sourced a local couple, he worked his magic behind the scenes and ensured that the guests were sat outside as late as possible (due to the intense heat). Like other couples have mentioned the communication overall isn't perfect. The team are very flexible which is great, any request you have is fine, if you want to bring in your own drinks they're happy, but getting hold of them - is a challenge! I wouldn't waste your time emailing, call or even better get their mobile number and send a text. The food service was spot on, everything came out on time and my husband and I both felt the food was better than we had at the tasting. Staying at the Boathouse on the Sunday was exactly what we needed after the wedding. We were both exhausted but were able to recharge here. You couldn't see or hear anyone else there and it provided a wonderful opportunity to relax, open our wedding cards and catch up about the day. We went out to Frome in the evening for dinner and then came back to enjoy the hot tub. Our guests loved the venue, we had quite a large group from overseas who had never been to an English wedding so they were blown away by the grandeur of the house and grounds. With the outdoor setting it didn't even feel like we were in Somerset but somewhere abroad. A real pl

We had our wedding at Orchardleigh House in April 2025 and it was just perfect. They really think of everything and there is so much included. We have spoken to people who have had so much stress involved with their wedding planning from things like needing to rent a refrigeration unit for their food. With Orchardleigh everything comes as a package so there was only a handful of things we needed to do. We had around 100 guests and were lucky enough that it was a warm day (18-19 degrees) and could use the space outside which was just perfect. The venue was a really great size and didn't feel cramped when everyone was inside later in the evening (there are so many rooms to use!) In the run up to our wedding, Annamarie was our wedding coordinator and she was completely brilliant, nothing was too much of an ask. She was not only incredibly helpful when we asked for something but also gave us really good general advice when we were stuck on something. On the day, Mervyn was our coordinator and he and all of the other staff there were completely brilliant (I wish I could remember everyone's names). They were incredibly efficient and made the day run so smoothly. I've seen a few reviews mention the communication so I wanted to comment on my own experience. It sometimes took a few days for them to respond to emails, I actually think this is fair enough given they have so many weddings on and so many brides and grooms contacting them. I found that if I had any queries that I wanted a response to quickly, there was always someone in the office that I could speak to on the phone and everyone was always so helpful when I spoke to them. Overall, it was just an incredible day and memories we will treasure. If you

Firstly, our marriage ceremony at St Mary's Church within the Orchardleigh Estate was magical, everything went exactly as planned. A special thank you to Rachel Penny our coordinator who put up with a lot of toing and froing with our arrangements. On the day, Rachel was amazing, she made announcements with the upmost professionalism and respect. We could not fault anything, the weather was amazing, the wedding breakfast was delicious (thank you Carl & Claire), the layout of all the tables was perfect and all the waiters and

If you’re looking for the dream wedding venue, look no further. We will be forever grateful to Annamarie our coordinator, Chris and everyone at Orchardleigh for ensuring that our wedding was everything we dreamed of, and more. From the initial itinerary meetings, to answering questions throughout the planning process and then on our big day, nothing was too much to ask, and the team really ensured that the whole day was smooth running and exactly as we wanted it to be. The drive up to Orchardleigh, the house and the gardens are like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Our guests even mentioned on the day just how spectacular it was ‘It’s like Bridgerton!’ The 3 day package was absolutely incredible and really helped us to make the most of celebrating our wedding with our family and friends. Orchardleigh’s team go above and beyond and there really is no more beautiful setting to get married than here. There was no stress in the planning process and everything went perfectly to plan on the d

This wedding venue could not be more perfect. The beautiful island church was the perfect location for our wedding ceremony, and this was followed by reception drinks and Canapés on the lawn which was beautiful given the sunny weather. The wedding breakfast was incredible- not o

Rachel & her team provided us the best day of our life’s. They are professional, kind & welcomed us with warm arms. They went up and beyond to make our day so special. The food was spectacular and great quality. I would highly recommend Orchardleigh house great Valley for money and setting. We was able to take our dog Louis who loved the surroundings. Our family was so a

We booked Orchardleigh House for our wedding with 2 years' notice. Over that time they were always quick with communications and we were left with the feeling that we were in safe hands. Our coordinator was Heather and she was both helpful and accommodating, even to more unusual requests from us. On the day, either she or a member of staff was always present to make sure the bride and groom were comfortable and to help with any issues. Orchardleigh House itself is an incredible venue, with a very Downton Abbey-feel to it that left guests extremely impressed. The restaurant on the grounds offers a great place to eat the night before the wedding and the boat house provided afterwards is relaxing and quiet. While our stay there was not perfect, we feel it would be unfair to mark it against Orchardleigh in this review as any issues we experienced were not necessarily due to them. The staff at Orchardleigh are incredible, they were all extremely polite, well-mannered, and efficient. A special mention to the head chef, Karl, and the kitchen staff who absolutely nailed every aspect of the catering from the canapes to the evening buffet; everything was timely and everything was delicious. The rooms were immaculate and the housekeeping staff were kind enough to distribute our home-made hangover kits to each door befo

Stunning, fairytale wedding venue. The 3 day package was excellent and A

We had a fantastic day at Orchardleigh estate! The venue is beautiful and we had no problems whatsoever with the accommodation, logistics, food or staff on the day. Our guests had a thoroughly good time and Heather was always on hand to ensure we kept to time as much as possible to ensure we got all our must have photos in. Thank you to Heather and all of her staff for making our day so special and for all your help

This venue truly has it all. From the moment we were shown around the venue last year by Claire we fell in love. Our day was made so special by Phoebe and the rest of the staff where nothing was too much trouble for them. We had our day on a Friday in January and we were so lucky with the weather, however we viewed the venue on a cold wintry day and it looked just as spectacular. All the guests praised the staff, food and the venue so much it really made our day. If you're after a wow factor venue that has amazing food, drink, accommodation and caters to your every need this is the place for you. Cannot recommend Orchardleigh enough.