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.
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Styles & facilities
In the country
Small hotel
Outdoor license
Civil ceremony licence
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
Car parking
Seated meal facilities
Dance floor
Buffet meal facilities
Overnight accommodation for guests
Reviews
5.0(40)5/5 from 40 couple reviews
5/5 review
JadeDecember 2025
5.0
We had the best day of our lives at Pontlands Park and i cannot thank the staff enough, from the moment we enquired about what we wanted to the actual day we couldn't have felt more looked after and the whole process was seamless! We wanted an outdoor Wedding which we got in the Gazebo on their lawns, with a backdrop of the lake followed by canapes some drinks and photos. The whole setting couldn't have been anymore perfect. We then had our meal in the Conservatory, again the team made everything stress free by coordinating this for us. The
5/5 review
GinaOctober 2025
5.0
We recently hosted our wedding at this stunning venue, and it exceeded all our expectations! The ceremony room was absolutely beautiful, creating the perfect backdrop for our special day. The spacious and comfortable bedrooms provided a relaxing retreat for us and our guests. What truly stood out was the exceptional service. The staff were not only extremely professional but also incredibly friendly, making us feel welcomed and supported throughout the planning process and on the big day itself. We booked at short notice, but nothing was too much trouble for them. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile made everything run smoothly. Additionally, the catering was top-notch, with delicious food beautifully presented, impressing all our guests. The location is also a plus, with picturesque surroundings that provide excellent photo opportunities. Overall, we couldn't h
5/5 review
MariaSeptember 2025
5.0
We recently got Married at Pontlands Park and everything was more than perfect. We wanted something intimate for our Wedding and that's what we got. Our Ceremony outside in the gardens was beautiful and we have some amazing photos overlooking the pond. We had a private room for our Wedding meal and then some delicious grazing platters were served in the evening for us to finish the night off with a smaller group of our friends. All the food, staff and service couldn't have been any better. I really w
5/5 review
JacquieSeptember 2025
5.0
Thank you so much for providing the most beautiful setting for our Wedding day. From start to finish everything was handled with such care, professionalism and attention to detail, which gave u complete peace of mind and allowing us to simply enjoy every moment. The venuelooked amazing, the food service was exceptional and so many of our geuests commented on how wonderful everything was. We are grateful for all of your
5/5 review
KateSeptember 2025
5.0
We are so pleased we chose Pontlands Park for our Wedding, it exceeded all expectations and was perfect! We managed to marry outside in the garden gazebo which gave us the most memorable photos followed by a reception in the conservatory. The whole day wa
5/5 review
JodieMarch 2025
5.0
We recently celebrated our wedding at this beautiful hotel, and it was beyond perfect. From the moment we arrived, the staff went out of their way to make sure everything ran smoothly. The ceremony was held in the gorgeous grounds in the gazebo, and the reception followed in the private dining room. The food was absolutely delicious and every dish looked lovely. The rooms were spotless, modern, and comfortable, which made our stay even more enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for a bet
4.6/5 review
JessicaMarch 2025
4.6
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
5/5 review
CharlotteAugust 2024
5.0
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 dietary requirements for us. The bar staff were also quick & attentive so there was never a queue at th
5/5 review
NatalieMay 2024
5.0
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 lovely team at Pontlands the evening/late afternoon before my wedding and was congratulated with so many warm wishes'. The team were so kind and all of my vendors arriving on the morning at Pontlands (hair, make up, flowers and photographer) and has no hassle with them coming up to my room. I was able to take some lovely photos before we set off for the venue which I really ap
5/5 review
AliceNovember 2023
5.0
Pontlands park listened to exactly what we wanted and made
5/5 review
DesNovember 2023
5.0
Went for our sons wedding, two night stay, from arrival to departure everything
5/5 review
MasonNovember 2023
5.0
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 wellington had a beautifully cooked fillet steak and dessert was a choc mousse with honeycom
5/5 review
MadeleineFebruary 2023
5.0
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 delicious but also presentation and portion sizes. We had several compliments from our guests saying how much they enjoyed the food, their stay and how accommodating all of the staff were. The location, grounds and cleanliness of the hotel and grounds were outstanding. Big thank you to Aileen who sprinkled her magic on our special day, she was like the fairy Godmother ensuring everything ran smoothly and offered supportive words (and tissues) when needed. Cann
5/5 review
ZoeDecember 2022
5.0
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
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