Pelham House was the second venue we saw, and even though we had another couple of venues booked in, we decided Pelham was for us.

The building has such a natural beauty, and not just in the main rooms, every aspect of the house and gardens is beautiful. It is in an ideal location, an hour from London, and although it is in the central of Lewes you would never know it from the building as it's a bit set back with beautiful gardens.

The staff were great, there were a few things that happened behind the scenes on the day, but the staff handled it so seamlessly that we didn't know about it until the next day.

The food was amazing as well, the amount of people who said it was the best food they'd ever had at the wedding was crazy, and the amount of clean plates that went back to the kitchen spoke the truth. Not to mention how amazing the canapes were.

Emily was a lovely coordinator, and kept our day moving perfectly.

The hire, food/drink, and rooms were exceptionally good value, and the bar is well priced. I would say just outside London prices for pints etc. The only comment was the price of a 6 pack of beers for the groomsmen before the wedding was very overpriced, and I hope they change that.

I couldn't recommend Pelham more, they helped us have the perfect day.

We fell in love with this stunning venue from our very first tour with Immi the setting is absolutely magical and perfect for a wedding, each and every room felt perfect.

Immi went above and beyond from day one, truly understanding our vision and making sure every detail was perfect. Having her as our dedicated coordinator from start to finish made the whole journey so easy and personal. Her smiley attitude and calm guidance made the whole planning journey so easy and enjoyable. We had so many compliments from our guests about the day.

The service team were amazing, the food flawless, and Jonny at the bar made sure everything ran smoothly once Immy left. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or a better team. Highly recommend! 💕

It was absolutely amazing on the day and truly exceeded all of our expectations. From start to finish, the communication was excellent.

On the day itself, everything ran perfectly. The food was fantastic, the service was flawless, and every detail was handled with such care and professionalism. The coordinators were absolute superstars allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our day knowing we were in the safest hands.

Every single member of staff played a part in making our wedding so special. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team, and we will forever be grateful for the way they brought our day to life. We would recommend them wholeheartedly to any couple looking for a venue that truly goes above and beyond.

I've thought about writing this review for a while, and at first I wasn't going to because in the end I had a wonderful day and will always have those beautiful memories at Pelham House. But I also think honest reviews are valuable for anyone looking at a potential venue, not to put them off, but just to give them as much insight as possible (I've already given feedback privately, so Pelham House should hopefully have taken some things on board already, but I never heard back).

TLDR
In the lead-up to the day, I was made to feel like everything was taken care of. Then, in the two days before the wedding, up till the morning of, I realised a lot of my requests had been lost or forgotten. Plus, I didn't have the time or help I needed setting up, due to an event at the venue the day before, despite paying the full price to book it for both days.

Good things
The food was wonderful! Everyone was very impressed by the service as well.
Once the wedding actually started, the day all went quite smoothly, and everyone enjoyed themselves a lot.
Pelham House looked beautiful (of course).
Everyone I interacted with individually at Pelham house was incredibly kind and professional, and in-person things seemed to be very organised.

Access to the venue
I was told that if the day before my wedding was still available four months before, I would be able to book it so my guests could settle in and I could start setting up. I checked constantly on the website and was happy to see that it was still available every time I checked, so when the 4-month date came around, I got in touch to book it. 
Only then was I told (despite having shown interest from day one) that they'd booked an event that day. They told me I was still able to book it (and pay the same amount) but I wouldn’t be given access until later in the day. I pointed out that it’s unusual to me to pay the full price for something if you’re missing part of it, and they said they could bring the delay back by an hour (so there must’ve been some flexibility from the start) but wouldn’t budge on the price. I didn’t see much of an alternative, so I paid the full amount.
Then, a couple of days before my wedding, I was told that my coordinator wouldn’t be able to be there to help me set up the evening before the wedding, as she was working during the event earlier in the day. By that point, I was exhausted by wedding planning and I didn’t want to make a fuss, so I just said that was fine, but I’m sure setting up would’ve gone much smoother and been more enjoyable with her help and advice.

Guests’ rooms
I’m weary of seeming like a ‘bridezilla’ but one small thing that did really mean something to me was that I wanted my mum to have a room with a bath. There was only one standard room with a bath, according to the floor plan, but the descriptions of the rooms in the booklet put it in a different room to the floor plan. To make sure my mum was in the right room, I emailed to explain the error and request that she be put in whichever one had the bath, and I was told that was all fine and taken care of. Luckily (or I might not have realised the mistake) I requested the same room for the night before the wedding, and when I saw it didn’t have a bath, I went to the man at the front desk, who wasn’t sure if any of the standard rooms had a bath. I requested to be swapped to the room next door, which (sure enough) was the one with the bath, but having believed this was all sorted months ago, it was quite irritating. It also showed that the hotel staff weren’t very familiar with each of the rooms, which I would expect them to be given there’s less than 30 to know about.
Worse than that, my 92-year-old great-uncle arrived to be told that his ground-floor room hadn’t been made up for him. He had to go in someone else’s room who had to cancel last minute (but whose room was already made up). I imagine they won’t have made up that room after they realised they didn’t need to, which means we paid for a room that wasn’t ever prepared/cleaned etc.
I spent a long time, months before the wedding, sorting out rooms for my brothers’ families who needed two Z-beds each. I paid extra for the four Z-beds and was told there would be two in each room, but when they arrived, this hadn’t been sorted. I don’t know quite what was there instead, if it was just one Z-bed in each room or none at all, because my family kindly protected me from this little bit of stress the morning of my wedding, but I found out after.
I also found out after the wedding that there was a baby’s cot in my sister-in-law’s room, which luckily she found quite funny, but you never know when that could be triggering for someone, so it shouldn’t have been there unless it was asked for.

Other little things
We made it very clear from the start that we didn’t want the LOVE lights in the ballroom for our wedding. We were told they wouldn’t be, and when we saw them there the evening before, we were assured they would be moved before the wedding. They were still there in the morning, and my husband had to insist to get them taken away. Unfortunately, the videographer had already arrived and filmed the ballroom set up, so they do feature in our wedding video against our wishes.
And this might be our fault for forgetting to specifically request it, but I expected there to be bowls and spoons put out when we cut the ‘cake’ because we were having a pavlova, and our guests were going to serve themselves. We only realised once we’d cut the pavlova and (not wanting to dig in with our hands) we had to go straight to the first dance without tasting it. These were provided quickly once I asked for them, though.

All in all, it was a great day (but, honestly, I think it would’ve been a great day anywhere!). Pelham House itself was lovely, and the staff are all fantastic. I just think there are probably some faulty systems in place that mean things are slipping through the gaps occasionally.

Our wedding day was simply perfect. From our very first visit right through to checking out the day after our wedding, we were made to feel genuinely special. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and every detail was handled with such care.

Communication throughout the process was fantastic, Danielle was super quick with her replies and clear in her responses.

We were honestly so sad to say goodbye to the team who felt like friends and the venue itself. Absolutely faultless. Highly recommended.

We got married at Pelham House this weekend and couldn’t have been happier

We reserved rooms for our guests travelling from out of town on the Friday and we stayed til Sunday

The place itself was beautiful
The suite was stunning
The staff on site over the weekend were truly lovely, very organised, nothing seemed too much to ask and they really made the day run smoothly

It was an amazing weekend!

Pelham house blew us away from the moment we first visited and delivered above and beyond our expectations on the day itself. The level of professionalism was great throughout the planning process. Despite a last minute change to the ceremony location from outside due to bad weather Immy made sure everything ran smoothly and on time in her calm professional manner. The food and drinks were exceptional and have been complimented by our friends and family ever since. The venue is absolutely beautiful and perfect to have everyone stay over in the same place to minimise the hassle of getting taxis at the end of the night. Jonny the bar manager and the whole team provided an impeccably high service standard which we really appreciated and contributed to such an incredible day.

We booked our wedding at Pelham House this summer and had such a great experience. We booked the venue around 2 years in advance and found the venue very accommodating and great at keeping in touch in all of the lead up to the day itself. We were assisted by Immy throughout the process and she was great, and on the day itself she was so attentive and helped to make it go really smoothly - nothing was too much for her. The venue itself is stunning, the food and drink was fantastic and all of the staff are exceptional. We wish we could do it all over again and are so glad we chose Pelham House for such a special occasion.

Pelham House was an amazing venue. They have the wow factor which really impressed us on our first visit and also noted by all our guests. The venue ticked all our boxes, it was very spacious which was needed to accommodate our guest numbers, had on-site accommodation which was another key factor for us. We were lucky to be able to get married outside and the garden is beautiful. The food was amazing, we received so many compliments and overall it was great value for money. The staff on our wedding day were brilliant and went over and beyond. We have no complaints and cannot recommend this venue enough.

Pelham are an absolute must venue! They are so skilled and have honed the perfect wedding service. Nothing was too much or out of the question. I can’t imagine getting married anywhere else now. They were everything we wanted and more.

Pelham proved to be an incredible wedding venue, offering an all-in-one experience that made our special day seamless and stress-free. From the ceremony and wedding breakfast to the disco and hotel stay, everything was beautifully contained within one building—a true hidden gem in the heart of Lewes.

The food was a highlight, consistently praised by both our guests and ourselves throughout the day. To top it off, the weather was wonderfully on our side.

We deeply appreciated the venue’s inclusivity in hosting a gay couple. The diversity among the staff added to the warm and welcoming atmosphere, making the day even more memorable.

One of Pelham’s standout features was the availability of two getting-ready rooms—an uncommon yet brilliant touch that made our preparations smoother. It’s rare to find such a thoughtful addition in wedding venues, and we absolutely loved it!

We could not recommend Pelham House more. Not only is it the most beautiful wedding venue either myself or my husband have ever been to, but the service we received from start to finish was fantastic. Nothing was too much for Dani and the team and our wedding was more than we could ever have dreamed of. We had a lot of guests but that didn’t seem an issue at any point in the day, the staff were all so accommodating and friendly and they made everything so easy for us. The food and drinks were phenomenal and all of the hotel rooms were absolutely beautiful. A special thanks to Dani for making my dreams come to life, it was all absolutely perfect.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Pelham House—our wedding there was everything we dreamed of and more. From the moment we first visited, we knew it was the perfect place. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, the ceiling as you walk in is breathtaking.

The team at Pelham House went above and beyond to make our day seamless. Every detail was handled with care and professionalism, and they made the planning process feel so easy and stress-free. A huge thank you to Danielle, our incredible events manager. She was an absolute superstar from day one—so organized, calm, and genuinely passionate about what she does. Danielle made us feel completely at ease throughout the planning and on the big day itself. Danielle kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes so we could fully relax and enjoy every moment. We honestly don’t know what we would have done without her. A special mention has to go to Jonny, the bar manager, who was absolutely incredible throughout the day. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him—he was constantly checking in on us, making sure we had everything we needed, and genuinely making us feel so well looked after. His kindness and attention to detail really stood out and made such a difference to our experience.

Our guests are still raving about the incredible setting, delicious food, and warm atmosphere. We’re so grateful to Pelham House for helping us create memories we’ll cherish forever.

Pelahm house is a beautiful and hidden gem in lewes and the staff are amazing at what they do to make sure everything goes smoothly for the chaos of a wedding day

It's been a while since we got married here (April 2024), but we felt the need to add to the overwhelmingly positive feedback here with our experience as we are still appalled by some of the interactions we have had with staff at Pelham House and we want to make sure future couples can avoid having the same experience. We opted for Pelham House as Lewes is a significant place for us and the venue was easily accessible to family and friends coming either via Gatwick Airport or Brighton and London. The venue itself is beautiful and classic in a way that even if you don't add a lot of decorations, it makes for a beautiful backdrop in all your photos and activities. The catering staff was excellent (even taking over when our coordinator mysteriously disappeared in the early evening) and the food was delicious and portion sizes were much better than what we had expected. Overall, we still had a perfect day (in great part due to the sunshine, great suppliers and our friends and family) and we would recommend this venue overall, but I would advise you to be very firm if you do not like some of the service you are provided with ahead of your wedding day. While we voiced several issues we had had with our coordinator (who was pushing us to do evening food when we knew we didn't want to and it wasn't a necessary part of package, making rude statements about decisions we had made and consistently getting details wrong that we had to keep reminding her of), we remained lenient as we assumed they ultimately knew what they were doing especially as they are in-house staff. How wrong we were. On our wedding day, after we had checked several times ahead of time how to set up our bar tab and asked to pay it in advance so the groom didn't have to concern himself with this in the morning, we were told that we were not able to set up a bar tab for guests arriving before the ceremony (even though we had been assured this would not be a problem beforehand). Our coordinator was also nowhere to be found and the bar staff did not know where she was either or where to find her. When I (the bride) found out about this after our ceremony thinking there was a tab set up the whole time, I tried to find her and when I couldn't, I asked the waiting staff to find her. There was another issue where she had not set up sweets we had prepared ahead of the ceremony either, which we had asked for. Once she showed up, she immediately engaged with me with an attitude and responded only defensively. She then called my husband over to confront him in front of me and said he had advised her wrong (ON OUR WEDDING DAY she tried to start an argument between us!). When I made my frustration with her behaviour clear, she huffed and walked off to rectify the error she had made. She also said we should have known she was in her office outside the main building (which none of the staff even knew as no one could find her) and she clearly prepared for an open day they were holding at the venue the next day. While the venue is lovely in so many ways, it became very apparent throughout our time planning our wedding and shockingly on the day of our wedding, that once you have paid everything and you are booked in, their focus is immediately on new clients. When we said we didn't want to have evening food, we were told we should think about how that would reflect on the venue. On the morning of our wedding, my husband and his father did not get a parking space BECAUSE THEY GAVE THE SPOT TO A COUPLE BEING SHOWN AROUND. Now, they had told us exclusive hire started from 12, so they could do viewings before that, but we had given them clear indications of how many parking spots were needed (information they had asked for and we did not exceed the amount of parking spots we had been told were available to us) and yet on the day, when the groom asked the reception where to park, they didn't even apologise when they said the spot had been given to a couple viewing the property. In addition, our florist could not find our coordination when they needed to ask her something and the same applied to our friend who was meant to try out the speakers ahead of the ceremony to make sure everything was working. Again, the latter was something our coordinator had suggested doing at a certain time and yet she did not appear when she was meant to. Several of our suppliers commented on her attitude, one of them pointing out that they had never had such a negative interaction with a coordinator anywhere else. Just after dinner, she then disappeared without letting us know who to go to with questions and never resurfaced. Catering staff unofficially took over from her when we were wondering where the supplier for our speakers was. There are many more instances I could mention that truly shocked us as Pelham's whole spiel is that they are experts and their in-house coordinator is there to make your day as easy as possible. Unfortunately our experience was the opposite. Interacting with our coordinator and the way she spoke to us was the worst part of our day and I am still upset about her lack of professionalism and basic decency. This is really just a way to say, make sure you are happy with your coordinator and voice any issues straight away and maybe copy in other staff from the venue so they cannot ignore or gloss over the issues. Maybe we got unlucky with our coordinator, but our experience was truly shocking at times due to her.