Orchardleigh Estate

About Orchardleigh Estate

Orchardleigh is proud to present our exquisite 3 day Wedding Experience, You will have exclusive use of the 50 Bedroom 19th Century Mansion, at the heart of a privately owned 500 Acre Estate near the historical city of Bath, accessible via 3 mile drive. Drink and Dance until Dawn at no extra cost with our all inclusive package from just £6,950. 

Our Bonita Three Day Package offers accommodation for the night before at Orchardleigh Castle, complete with private hot tub for up to 12 guests and Murtry Lodge for 6 guests, Honeymoon Suite for the night of your Wedding, Finishing with a Romantic newlywed stay at the estate’s lakeside Palladium Boathouse with private hot tub for the night after.

The Package also includes Canapes, Unlimited reception drinks, Three course Wedding Breakfast with unlimited wine, fizz for speeches, an evening buffet for up to 80 guests, and a personal Wedding Coordinator.

Orchardleigh offers its very own fleet of Wedding Transportation for hire on your Big Day, From the Bell Long-ranger Helicopter to a Bentley Continental GTC, not to mention our own traditional Horse and Carriage, with prices from £250.

Some other exciting features:

5 stunning ceremony options inside and outside the house and grounds, all licensed for civil ceremonies.Unspoiled English Countryside Providing a breathtaking backdrop for your special dayTwo Hours from Big Ben by carDisabled Access41 letting rooms sleeping 85 guests exclusively reserved for the evening of your Wedding.Early Check in for your guests to settle in before the ceremony. Further accommodation may be available across the estate.Sound system available for ceremony music, speeches and late night MusicPet friendly roomsLandscape Gardens35 Acres of Ornamental LakesFireworks and Confetti PermittedRomantic Candlelit Island Church on the estateLate Availability Discounts available

 

Taken straight from a fairytale, the grand 19th Century Victorian house and the surrounding 500 acres of stunning grounds, provide a truly enchanting setting for your special day.

Located just 10 miles from historic Bath, the venue is perfect all year round. The gorgeous gardens are look stunning in the summer sunshine, and the open fires provide a cosy atmosphere in the winter months.

Exclusively yours and offering the grandeur of a traditional 19th Century Stately Home; from the elegant Ballroom that can hold up to 150 guests, to the cosy Morning Room, the impressive full sized Billiard room and the regal surroundings of the Great Hall, Orchardleigh welcomes you to use the spaces however you wish to create your perfect wedding day.

Orchardleigh House is fully licensed to hold civil ceremonies both inside and out, with the addition of two brand new outdoor ceremony spaces in 2019. 

If you’re planning a more traditional service, there are two beautiful churches within the estate. Neither church requires you to be from the local parish to use the facility, so it is open to all. St. Mary’s Church is ideally located on its own private island. As there is no electricity supplied to the church's remote location, all wedding ceremonies are conducted purely by candlelight for a magical, romantic setting. St. Mary’s also boasts its own helipad so you can arrive in dramatic style! From the Bell Longranger Helicopter to a Bentley Continental GTC, Orchardleigh offers a variety of wedding transportation for you to hire, with prices from £250 for cars and just £500 for the helicopter.

For overnight guests, the estate can accommodate up to 85 guests in 41 opulent bedrooms in the main house. 

Orchardleigh Estate is an award-winning venue; it was declared Somerset Wedding of the Year, named second best UK Venue by Perfect Wedding Magazine, and voted ninth in Marie Claire’s Best UK Venues! 

Please see the editor of Confetti's review of Orchardleigh House here wedding-advice/wedding-planning-organising/orchardleigh-estate-wedding-venue