Higher Holcombe Reviews
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Jennifer A. Sent on 25/09/2023The BEST day ever!!
We honestly could not have hoped for a better wedding day! It was magic from start to finish - the venue was just perfect and Joanna, Gary and Higher Holcombe’s team were so flexible, helpful and were clearly on side and routing for us to have the best day .
Our wedding day was earlier this year in August and the weather was looking unreliable - rain/wind weather warnings on your wedding day… not ideal! However we hardly noticed the bad weather because of the double stretch tent and of course the barn. There was also a stash of beautiful umbrellas and I loved that some of the guests even wore wellies to the ceremony! My top tip would be to not be put off by the idea of an outdoor venue and rain. There are enough indoor spaces and the Higher Holcombe team is incredibly creative when it comes to making things work!
We had a theme of trees running through the day and what better place to tie the knot than the ‘Silver Birch Church’. The sun even shone through (the rain held off for our ceremony!) and the dappled light was so pretty. Friends made an archway from foraged greenery which was just perfect at the end of the aisle.
The majority of our guests stayed on site – many of them where in the gorgeous lotus bell tents. A few lucky families got the shepherds huts which were ideal for their young children. There is also a very conveniently located shower and loo block up in the forest which meant campers needn’t trek down to the main site. It was amazing to have guests arrive and stay on site ahead of and after the wedding day itself – something which not many other venues offer. We also got to stay in the honeymoon suite – the Hobbit House – a cosy hidden away hut with everything you could need. This was such a treat!
We were given the freedom at Higher Holcombe to really craft a day which was perfect for us as a couple – we certainly made use of the barn’s kitchen and Joanna’s stash of wedding props! Joanna was there at every step to support us with answers to questions and ideas.
We had the absolute best day. 5 stars - thank you Higher Holcombe!Higher Holcombe's reply:
Jennifer! Thank you soo much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review! It means the world to us - and we were thrilled to see how you and Joe enjoyed the whole of our woodland venue despite the gales and threatening skies!
We are so pleased that we were able to tweak the walls of the stretch tent to keep out the gales and that you chose to borrow the bunting and other bits and pieces - it makes the lead-up to your day so much more soothing!
Thanks you again for your kind review - and I wish you both every possible happiness!
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Beth L. Sent on 22/12/2023The most amazing DIY wedding venue you could ever find
We chose Higher Holcombe as we wanted a festival-style wedding with plenty of flexibility. We booked a viewing on a bit of a whim, but we knew straight away at our visit that it was the perfect venue for us. Joanna was such a delight and sent helpful bits of info, recommendations and check-ins. You can really sense she is so passionate at what she does and that comes through in what amazing attention to detail there is at the venue. We were able to make the most of the stunning scenery, as well as using the barn as a central hub. We loved that the venue provided a whole bunch of borrowable decorations and props, and also there were no sneaky ad-on charges meaning we had peace of mind when booking suppliers. We had the most amazing wedding day, I can't put it into words, but it was definitely all thanks to Higher Holcombe letting us run wild with our plans and ideas. We also love that the venue encourage an eco-friendly mindset which is something that was important to us too. The on-site accommodation was fantastic too, enabling many of our guests to stay on site and not have to spend a fortune on overpriced hotel rooms. The inceribly flexible space and accommodation options also enabled us to have our closest friends and family stay from the evening before the big day. In hindsight this was extremely valuable to us as it allowed us time to properly speak to all our guests over the course of the weekend - we would have really struggled had we only had the wedding day. Higher Holcombe are constantly making improvements to the venue, and I can't wait to see what wonderful things they add in the future. If you want a flexible venue in a beautiful natural setting, you won't find better.Higher Holcombe's reply:
It's just the most beautiful thing when a couple like you two choose us and you just know that there is going to be so much symmetry!
We absolutely LOVED every tiny detail of your festival vibe wedding with SOUL and COUSCIOUSNESS!
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Becky G. Sent on 02/01/2024
10/10 the most beautiful venue
We absolutely cannot fault Joanna and Gary at Higher Holcombe. Right from our first visit to leaving in our party clothes the morning after our stunning day they were so welcoming and helpful. The venue was absolutely beautiful, and having exclusive access to all parts of it, including the room for over half of our guests to stay overnight, made it absolutely worth every penny and such good value. Jo was super helpful and always responsive to texts, emails and calls, and was really flexible with all of our requests and vendors if there were things that we had to adapt or mover around. I would thoroughly recommend Higher Holcombe, it was the most perfect place for us to tie the knot and I can't imagine having chosen anywhere else!Higher Holcombe's reply:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a kind review, Becky! We were so thrilled that you chose us and really enjoyed seeing all the elements of your wedding day coming together.
We are still in awe of how much you did yourself - from creating and making your gorgeous dress; baking and decorating such an amazing-looking cake and last but not least - designing your fabulous festival-style cups!
We are quite sure that your wedding will inspire many other couples!
Thank you.
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Laura F. Sent on 16/12/2023
The perfect wedding venue
Wow! There are not enough words to thank Joanna and Gary for everything they did for our Wedding Day.
Higher Holcombe was the first wedding venue we looked at and we fell in love straight away. As it was the first, we wanted to explore others and went on to look at 7 more. However, nothing compared to Higher Holcombe!
This laid-back venue was everything we wanted and more. It allowed us to make our day completely unique and I loved having free rein of how it was decorated.
Joanna made the process very easy from start to finish with regular meetings to help us plan and ask lots of questions. On the day, they helped to organise our guests and complete final touches and this really helped.
The venue itself has such beautiful and unique grounds and there is so much space to play with. Our guests were able to stay in bell tents and the main guest house and this added to our wedding experience, making the most out of the weekend.
The no corkage charge was also very handy! This allowed us to bring our own alcohol and we made our own help yourself bar that guests loved - it was cheaper too!
I could write so much more about Higher Holcombe and Joanna and Gary. We are so grateful we found this unique venue and it allowed us to have the day exactly how we wanted it with limited restrictions in comparison to other places we visited.
Choose Higher Holcombe for a beautiful setting, relaxed atmosphere and the ability to make your day completely your own.
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Beth A. Sent on 28/09/2022Absolutely amazing
The whole experience at Higher Holcombe was incredible! From the welcome at our initial visit right though to the wedding weekend! Joanna is a wonderful host, and so accommodating to all our needs. We were able to create a day that really suited us, and we’re supported with every decision and advised by Joanna when needed. We opted for a full weekend, so we had the venue from the Friday at 12pm until the Monday at 12pm. It was so amazing to have the surrounding days as bonus time with our guests, as well as having a huge amount of accommodation on site! The honeymoon suite was our particular favourite touch! We really couldn’t have asked for a better venue, and host for our wedding! We would really recommend!Higher Holcombe's reply:
I was thrilled to see how your beautiful plans came together for your wedding weekend! The way you approached and used the willow cathedral was so unique - and it was wonderful to hear all the laughter (and singing)(!) at the ceremony.
One of my favourite parts of your wedding party was the amazing bespoke menu that Posh Nosh put together for you - and the seaside themed dessert was a triumph!
And thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. It means that world!
Wishing you both every possible happiness for the future!
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Vicki H. Sent on 29/10/2021What a unique venue for our dream rustic wedding!
The venue provides a relaxed, boho and rustic style with beautiful woodland surroundings for wonderful photos!
I spent the night before and the morning of my wedding at the fabulous and spacious farmhouse with my bridal party. Jo was so kind to leave Prosecco for us to enjoy and relax. We had our ceremony in a nearby church and we came back to the beautifully renovated farmhouse for food, drinks and celebrations with our guests. We had the best day ever!! And to top it off, the bride and groom have the option to stay in the quirky hobbit house. Thank you Jo and team - Tom and Vicki xHigher Holcombe's reply:
Thank you so much for trusting us to host your beautiful wedding celebration! We just loved the way that you styled the Old Dairy for your party afterwards. We adored your rustic-boho exuberance with all those amazing flowers!
Thank you for your kind words.
Wishing you both every possible happiness!
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