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Clearwell Castle

Clearwell Castle

Coleford, Gloucestershire
4.9 out of 5 rating, 102 reviews
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  • Emma
    Emma Sent on 22/05/2026
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    The best day!

    We got married here on the 10th May and the day was perfect, Ela did the most fantastic job of running everything smoothly. The food was all amazing! I am glad we upgraded to luxe as we didn’t have to worry about decorations and all the added extras made a real difference to our day.
    To be able to stay in keepers cottage was perfect for the night before as this saved a wedding morning stress of getting to the venue. Thank you so much to everyone at clearwell castle.
  • Kelly
    Kelly Sent on 03/05/2026
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    Stunning, magical venue

    We had a lovely day at Clearwell Castle. It is a gorgeous, dramatic venue and has stunning grounds. We felt very much like royalty all day. The food and drink is lovely and the staff are friendly and accommodating. Staying the night before was a big perk. We really enjoyed the hot tub at Keeper's Cottage! On the day, there were a few small errors but nothing that a guest would notice. We would absolutely recommend this venue if you want to experience a magical wedding, where everything is taken care of for you, with minimal stress.

    Clearwell Castle's reply:

    Thank you Kelly for taking the time to leave us a review that has been shared with the team. Wishing you both every happiness and we so look forward to seeing you again at one of our Dinner Date Events.
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  • Rebecca
    Rebecca Sent on 20/04/2026
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    A Fairytale come true

    What to say other than wow - a fairytale wedding come true.

    The castle itself is stunning, and with some of their packages it is very good value for money, in an idyllic location.

    The staff were absolutely amazing, and we were so lucky to have Ela as our wedding manager - she was incredible.

    Highly highly recommend Clearwell Castle for your wedding!

    Clearwell Castle's reply:

    Thank you Rebecca for taking the time to leave us a review that has been shared with the team. Wishing you both every happiness and we so look forward to seeing you again at one of our Dinner Date Events.
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    Ben Sent on 16/04/2026
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    Truly Amazing!

    We had the most incredible wedding day – everything exceeded our expectations. The venue was stunning, the food was exceptional (10/10, including breakfast!), and every member of staff was fantastic.

    A huge thank you to Ela, our wedding manager, who was outstanding throughout the entire process. Her hard work and attention to detail made the day run seamlessly.

    We were especially impressed by the thoughtful service – from accommodating dietary requirements without hesitation to making sure every guest felt looked after.

    Our guests haven’t stopped praising the experience. We couldn’t recommend this venue more highly – it truly gave us the best day of our lives.

    Clearwell Castle's reply:

    Thank you Ben for taking the time to leave us a review that has been shared with the team. Wishing you both every happiness and we so look forward to seeing you again at one of our Dinner Date Events.
  • Rhian
    Rhian Sent on 15/04/2026
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    Fairy tale venue!

    Our wedding at Clearwell was pure happiness. We booked the Wyndham for the night before (Friday) so it meant we had the whole weekend with our loved ones. We were torn between a venue where we could take over and DIY it all to make it completely us, or to go with a wedding venue that just do weddings. We are so so glad we picked Clearwell and the Country House Weddings team because by gosh do they know what they're doing! They offer a base package and it's not just some mill of the same wedding over and over again, you get so many choices and options to really make it your own special experience. Their packages just make sure you have everything covered (and includes all the things you probably forgot about) and then you get to do all the fun bits on top. Our personal wedding manager Ela was a total dream to work with. She was so calm and handled every random question and idea that we threw her way. On the actual day she was there throughout (holding my mum's hand at times!) and you really feel the work everyone puts in. Everyone there works so hard to make it a wonderful day for you and we absolutely loved every moment of being there. Thank you for making our wedding the happiest day.

    Clearwell Castle's reply:

    Thank you Rhian for taking the time to leave us a lovely message that has been shared with Ela and the team. Many congratulations from us all and we so hope to see you again at one of our Dinner Date Events.
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    Anthony Sent on 01/04/2026
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    What an amazing day

    Clearwell Castle isn’t just a fantastic venue—it’s a place where your wedding dreams genuinely come to life. We would recommend it to absolutely anyone. The castle itself is overflowing with character, but it’s the people who make it unforgettable.

    From the moment we chose Clearwell, we were given our wedding planner, Rosie, and she became the heart of our journey. She wasn’t just helpful; she was extraordinary. What could have been overwhelming became calm and manageable. What might have been confusing became clear and simple.

    Rosie didn’t just guide us—she lifted the entire experience. She was the icing on an already perfect cake, and we’ll always be grateful for the care, warmth, and magic she brought to our day.

    Clearwell Castle's reply:


    Thank you Anthony for your lovely message that has been shared with the team. Many congratulations from us all and we so look forward to seeing you at one of our Dinner Date Events.
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    Katie Sent on 18/03/2026
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    100% recommend

    I would not hesitate to book your wedding at clearwell castle! We had the most amazing day! They were excellent from start to finish. Booking with Ashleigh was simple and no question or request was ever stupid or too big. We wish we could do it all over again. It’s the most gorgeous venue and the grounds are stunning and well kept. We can’t wait to get our pictures back. Fantastic venue, brilliant staff, good value for money. Overall an amazing wedding day for us. Thank you clearwell!

    Clearwell Castle's reply:

    Thank you Katie for your lovely message that has been shared with the team. Many congratulations from us all and we so look forward to seeing you at one of our Dinner Date Events.
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    Emily Sent on 16/03/2026
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    Best day ever!

    Clearwell Castle was truly faultless! From the moment we started planning to the final moments of our wedding day, everything was perfect. Our Wedding Planner, Ela, was incredible. Her attention to detail from start to finish was impeccable and she made the whole process feel effortless and stress-free.

    The venue itself is absolutely stunning and created the most beautiful setting for our day. The food was outstanding and received so many compliments from our guests. Every part of the day ran smoothly, and everything had been thought of and taken care of by the team.

    It was the most perfect day and we couldn’t have asked for more. We will definitely be back to celebrate every anniversary!

    Clearwell Castle's reply:

    Many congratulations Emily from us all here at Clearwell Castle. Thank you for your kind words that have been shared with Ela and the team. We so look forward to seeing you again at one of our Dinner Date Events.
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    Alex Sent on 03/02/2026
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    The Best Day!

    My wife and I got married at Clearwell Castle in June25 and I can honestly say it was the best day of our lives to date!
    All of the planning work that went into the day from Phaedra and the staff at Clearwell was genuinely second to none and we cannot thank them enough. The professionalism, calmness and organisation skills that Phaedra showed, not only on the day, but during the whole year that we planned the wedding were truly remarkable, Clearwell are very lucky to have her!
    The venue itself is simply stunning, all our guests were overwhelmed with how grand the castle is, which is a lovely memory to have. The rooms within the Castle were brilliant, extremely spacious and very fitting to that of a castle.
    The food was absolutely fantastic and we still get complemented on it to this day.
    Of course it's not a cheap day, but you make it as expensive as you want to and we can truly say that we do not regret one single thing about our wedding.

    Thank you so much again to the team at Clearwell Castle,

    Alex & Amie

    Clearwell Castle's reply:

    Thank you Alex & Amie for your lovely message that has been shared with Phaedra and the team! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and look forward to seeing you again at one of our Dinner Date Events.
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