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.
Everything that's required for the perfect,
exclusive fairytale wedding:
Use our self catering lodges and cottages sleeping up to 65.
A very inexpensive
way to make youe Wedding a two or three day occasion.
Voted ninth best UK Wedding Venue by Marie Claire magazine.
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.
Orchardleigh's own beautiful and secluded Island Church with an advised capacity of up to
100 guests.
The House
Formal Gardens Vestibule
Main Hall Ballroom Blue Room
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.
Banqueting facilities are available for 80 - 165
guests.
Menus start at £32.50 - £57.50 per head for the main Wedding Breakfast and £10.00 per head for an Evening Buffet.
You can dance 'till dawn to you own Band and or Disco.
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?
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Rolls Royce Silver Cloud |
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
The
Main House
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.
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
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