Exclusive Weddings on The Orchardleigh Estate

A Truly Romantic Wedding Venue

Orchardleigh is a romantic Somerset Estate 10 miles south of Bath, with a magnificent Victorian Stately Home, an Island Church, 18-hole Golf Course and plenty of accommodation.

  1926 Rolls Royce Phantom & 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud

Everything that’s required for the perfect, exclusive fairytale wedding.

  • The Parish Churches have a capacity for up to 150 guests
  • Licensed to hold civil ceremonies in the House for 144 guests
  • Banqueting in the House for up to 165 guests
  • Superb stylish marquee for up to 400 guests
  • The House is for exclusive use only
  • Accommodation for up to 172 guests on the estate
  • Private gated estate with superb 18-hole golf course
  • Set in 550 acres of parkland and lakes
  • Have your own band and or disco until dawn
  • The bar can stay open until dawn for residents and their guests
  • Billiard room with a full-size table
  • Horse riding and shooting is available
  • Family owned and operated, with superb food and personal service
  • Our own in-house wedding coordinating, free of charge
  • Use our self catering lodges and cottages, sleeping up to 65- an inexpensive way to transform your wedding into a two or three day occasion
  • Somerset Wedding Venue of the Year winner 2010
  • Voted 9th best UK Wedding Venue by Marie Claire Magazine
  • Voted 2nd best UK Wedding Venue by Perfect Wedding Magazine
  • Awarded BA Award for Excellence for Leading the Way within the Weddings Industry
  • Voted 13th by the Independent Newspaper, as Best National Wedding Venue

Use our self catering lodges and cottages sleeping up to 65. A very inexpensive
way to make your Wedding a two or three day occasion.

You will find complete exclusivity at Orchardleigh. Our aim is to allow guests to experience the enjoyment of the House and Lodges on the Estate as if they were their own.

The rich history of Orchardleigh dates back to the Domesday Book and is one of the most unspoilt English Country Estates.

The House Formal Gardens Vestibule
Main Hall Ballroom Library
The Morning Room Victorian Kitchens Billiard Room
 
 

Orchardleigh’s indefinable English charm is testimony to the Estate changing family ownership only twice in the last 800 years. Veiled in a tranquil bowl of parkland and lakes, it’s horizon a sweeping backdrop of rolling Somerset hills, the Poet Laureate Sir Henry Newbolt (1862 – 1938), was inspired to write his finest works from his love of Orchardleigh and it’s Island Church.

Orchardleigh church poem by Sir Henry Newbolt

St Mary’s Island Church

The Orchardleigh C of E Island Church is available for Religious Ceremonies and has an advised capacity for 100 guests.

St. Mary’s, Orchardleigh enjoys the unique setting of being at the edge of a lake with a moat around the Church. Hence it is often referred to as ‘The Island Church.’ Its remoteness means there is no electricity supply to the church which means all our services are candlelit and the organ has to be pumped by hand!

The picturesque setting, the lack of electricity and the traditional services mean that many of those who visit the Church enjoy an unforgettable experience. Many of the regular congregation travel miles in order to be here, and would miss the character (and characters) of this unique church.

There is a strong link between Orchardleigh Church and Orchardleigh House for wedding receptions.

Orchardleigh House is licensed for Civil Ceremonies with a capacity of 144 guests.

Banqueting facilities are available for up to 400 guests.

Catering is provided by our own in-house executive Chef. The executive chef and team will carefully design a menu to suit your individual tastes and requirements.

Please contact info@orchardleigh.net for further information, or call us on +44 (0)1373 472550 to arrange a viewing.

 

Orchardleigh’s Wedding Cars

To make your special day just that bit more special and to add to the feeling that this is your house for the day, why not use one or more of our family of classic cars to take you and your bridesmaids or guests to the Church and back?

1926 Rolls Royce Phantom Cabriolet de Ville (convertible) in Royal Blue 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III in Masons Black 2010 Rolls Royce Phantom in Maroon #1

2010 Rolls Royce Phantom in Maroon
1926 Rolls Royce Phantom Cabriolet de Ville (convertible) in Royal Blue
1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III in Masons Black
1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Peacock Blue

Call us now on +44 (0)1373 472550 or email info@orchardleigh.net for more information and prices.

 

Accommodation in the House and on the Estate

Accommodation is available for up to 165 guests on the Estate with magnificent rooms in the main House together with superb Estate Lodges and Cottages.

Lodges and Houses on the Estate

Gloucester Lodges


An impressive castellated Grade II* listed building, situated on the northern boundary of the Estate. The Lodge is split into East Lodge and West Lodge, each sleeping up to 10.

Murtry Lodges


Situated at the southern entrance to the Estate, near the famous Orchardleigh Stones, Murtry West sleeps up to 6 and Murtry East sleeps up to 4.

Garden House


Garden House is a large 5 bedroom family house, parts of which date back to the 16th Century. It’s situated in the heart of the Estate in its own private garden with garden furniture, BBQ and lots of parking to the side.

Garden Cottage

Garden Cottage is a large 3 bedroom family house, parts of which date back to the 16th Century. It’s situated in the heart of the Estate on the edge of Orchardleigh Village with a private garden with garden furniture and BBQ, and parking to the front.

Orchardleigh Village
Situated in the heart of the Estate, the village comprises 8 properties, each sleeping from 2 to 12 and all enjoying beautiful views into the Village Courtyard and across the Estate.

Please contact info@orchardleigh.net for further information, or call us on +44 (0)1373 472550 to arrange a viewing.

 

How to find us

The entrance to the Estate is 2 miles north of Frome, on the A362 towards Radstock. If using Sat Nav please use BA11 2PB.

From the M4
Exit at Junction 18 and follow the signs to Bath. Follow the signs for the A36 towards Warminster for 10 miles and then the A361 towards Frome….then

From the M3
Exit onto the A303 towards the South West. After 20 miles, turn right onto the A36 towards Warminster, then the A361 towards Frome….then

Then…. Go straight over the first roundabout, proceed for 1 mile then turn right at The Ship Inn, proceed for another 1.5miles and turn right at the T-junction. After 500 yards, you’ll see the Estate entrance on the right, between the two stone Lodges. Once on the Estate, drive for 1.5 miles, through the Park and Orchardleigh House will be on your right.

 

Golf on the Estate

 

 

Orchardleigh Golf Club was designed by Brian Hugget and built during 1994, with much of the construction work undertaken by the existing green keeping team.

The course is set in established parkland, which gives a feeling of maturity beyond its years. The 6800 yard par 72 course has been built to a high specification with exceptional quality greens.

The practice facilities are excellent with full length practice range, practice bunker, chipping and putting greens.

Orchardleigh’s parkland course offers 18 spectacular holes routed through mature trees with water coming into play on seven. It certainly is a challenging but rewarding golfing experience, yet amidst the stunning Somerset countryside it’s a haven of peace and tranquillity.

 

 

Preferential rates have been agreed for you and your guests on a ‘Pay and Play’ basis

Course information

Number of holes:   18
Course yardage:     6831
Par:                           72
Course type:           Parkland

For more information, please visit www.orchardleighgolf.co.uk