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Pontlands Park

Great Baddow, Essex5.0 · 40 reviewsWebsite

Pontlands Park is a small luxury hotel and wedding venue located in Great Baddow, close to the city of Chelmsford in Essex. This family-run hotel blends homely comfort with exceptional food and service. We will work with you, to create the wedding day you have dreamt of. The Victorian house brings history to our modern vibrant building, and our staff take pride in making your wedding a memory that

Venue type
In the country
Capacity
16–80 guests (80 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Pontlands Park

Pontlands Park is a small luxury hotel and wedding venue located in Great Baddow, close to the city of Chelmsford in Essex. This family-run hotel blends homely comfort with exceptional food and service. We will work with you, to create the wedding day you have dreamt of. The Victorian house brings history to our modern vibrant building, and our staff take pride in making your wedding a memory that you will treasure for always. Facilities and Capacity During the summer months, you can host licensed ceremonies in this hotel's gorgeous cared for gardens. Under a gazebo, you and your loved one can exchange vows and your guests watch on in joy. A fountain and bridge complete the garden's look and make for wonderful photo opportunities. Indoor ceremony options include the Lilli Suite, which overlooks the gardens and provides a modern yet stylish setting as you tie the knot. Once you're happily wed, you may host a drinks reception in the gardens, here, you can mingle with guests, sip on beverages, enjoy sumptuos canapes and watch as the sun sets on your magical day. Wedding breakfasts may then unfold in the intimate dining rooms, or the very elegant air-conditioned Conservatory Suite. Here, you will sit down and enjoy delicious homemade cuisine, using local produce where possible. There is an opportunity in the Conservatory Suite to carry your celebrations into the evening with entertainment if you wish. Accommodation Pontlands Park has 35 luxurious bedrooms for you and your guests to stay overnight. These rooms provide everything you need for a relaxing stay and a great night's sleep. This includes comfy bedding, an en-suite bathroom, and much more. Services Offered To assist with your wedding plans, our venue's team of professional, experienced staff will be on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly. They will work closely with you to make sure you have the perfect day to look back on for many years. Our team will be on-site throughout your wedding so you can simply enjoy your unforgettable celebrations.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Confetti permitted
  • Entertainment licence
  • Outdoor fireworks permitted
  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • DJ facilities
  • Swimming pool
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Pontlands Park, Great Baddow, Essex, CM2 8HR, England

Reviews

5.0 average from 40 reviews

Imported

We planned our wedding here at very short notice. Aileen and Colette were absolutely fantastic at helping plan our intimate wedding. The staff were attentive at all times and paid great attention to detail, but with it were friendly and welcoming to all. The food what out of this world, not only…

Madeleine · 2023-02-07

Imported

They were AMAZING!! Fom start to finish, and every member of staff I encountered, including the dining staff who ensured my groom and myself didn't see each other at breakfast the morning of our wedding. Every minute detail was taken care of and they were so welcoming. Would highly recommend

Zoe · 2022-12-12

Imported

Pontlands park listened to exactly what we wanted and made

Alice · 2023-11-26

Imported

Went for our sons wedding, two night stay, from arrival to departure everything

Des · 2023-11-21

Imported

Attended a wedding reception early September. The staff were so welcoming and attentive and I particularly wanted to say thank you for attending to food intolerances so well. I couldn't have the prawn and crab part of starter so instead had a lovely chunk of goats cheese on top. Instead of beef…

Mason · 2023-11-21

Imported

Wow! I didn't get married at Pontlands but due to my wedding unable to accommodate overnight accommodation I booked Pontlands for the night before and night of my wedding and I can't thank Pontlands enough. I had booked a meal at Pontlands with no hassle the night before and was greeted by the…

Natalie · 2024-05-30

Imported

OUR WEDDING WAS AMAZING!!! The venue and service was exceptional which made such an unforgettable experience. Every part of our day was just magical. The venue itself is charming yet modern, and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly from start to finish. The whol

Jessica · 2025-03-11

Imported

We had our wedding at Pontlands Park on the 19th August. From booking to the actual day of the ceremony, Pontlands were so helpful with any query that I had! They were happy to answer anything, big or small. Everyone complimented how amazing the food was, Pontlands were also happy to cater for any…

Charlotte · 2024-08-22

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