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Pauntley Court

Pauntley Court

Newent, Gloucestershire
5.0 out of 5 rating, 27 reviews
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    Louise T. Sent on 10/04/2024
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    What a venue!

    Pauntley court was an amazing venue for our intimate wedding in April 2024. We had a total of 16 people, we viewed a few venues that could have catered for us but Pauntley stood out as the best and we are very pleased we chose this one. The entire day went smoothly and this is thanks to Melissa and Jilly who were extremely helpful and very friendly throughout the planning process and on the day. We were lucky with the weather which meant we could utilise a lot of the fabulous grounds as well as the beautiful house over the weekend. Elinor Fettiplace is a separate wing of the house which we used as the bridal suite and also where all the girls got ready. This has all the facilities you could want with a full kitchen, living room and enormous bathroom and bedroom.

    We were married in the panelled room in front of the fireplace which was incredibly romantic and worked perfectly and I would highly recommend for an intimate wedding.

    We used a number of the suppliers from the list provided by Melissa and Jilly from caterers and florists to babysitting services and we were extremely pleased with them all. The venue also has a housekeeper, Rachel, who is very friendly. Rachel helped us tidy up and prepared an amazing cooked breakfast for us all on the Sunday morning which really went down a treat.
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    M Morgan Sent on 02/12/2023
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    Would definitely recommend!

    We were looking for an intimate venue where we could welcome family and friends to our ceremony, reception and offer rooms for them to stay. Pauntley Court allowed us to do this perfectly. Having the gorgeous house and grounds all to ourselves Friday to Sunday meant that guests could spend time together, and we were amazed just how quickly we felt at home.

    Having Melissa and the Pauntley teams' support in planning on the lead up and being there to support us on the day meant that everything ran smoothly. We would like to say a huge thank you for helping us to have a wonderful wedding that we can look back on with beautiful memories.

    Pauntley Court's reply:

    We are so delighted and very happy to hear that you felt so at home and relaxed with your close family and friends for your weekend wedding here in October. We are so glad too that the Pauntley Team looked after you and made sure that everything went exactly to plan on your big day. So special for you to have the wonderful memories to look back on.
    Thank you again for your kind words and we hope to see you one day soon,
    Best wishes
    Melissa
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    Natasha D. Sent on 14/11/2023
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    Wonderful wedding at Pauntley

    We recently celebrated our special day at the amazing Pauntley Court (the birthplace of Dick Whittington), and it's hard to find words that truly capture the beauty, elegance, and pure magic that this venue added to our wedding.

    From the moment we set foot on the grounds, we fell in love with the breathtaking surroundings. The manicured gardens, the historic charm of the estate, and the overall ambiance created an atmosphere that felt like a fairytale.

    The staff at Pauntley Court deserve accolades for their exceptional service. From the planning stages to the big day itself, every member of the team was not only professional but also genuinely invested in making our wedding day perfect. Their attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond truly set them apart.

    The wedding day itself was a dream come true. The September sun shone and the venue was transformed into a scene of pure romance. We got to eat under the hornbeam trees and just as we had envisioned and our guests were truly impressed. The seamless coordination by the staff ensured that everything ran like clockwork, allowing us to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the moment. The team's dedication to making our day special was evident in every aspect, and their positive energy added an extra layer of happiness to the celebration.

    The beauty of Pauntley Court is not just in its physical surroundings but in the people who make it come alive. The venue and its team contributed significantly to the success of our wedding day, creating memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.

    If you're seeking a venue that combines timeless elegance with impeccable service, look no further than Pauntley Court. Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone at Pauntley Court for making our wedding day not only beautiful but truly unforgettable. We wholeheartedly recommend this venue to anyone looking to turn their wedding dreams into reality.

    Pauntley Court's reply:

    Hi Natasha and Taylor
    Thank you so much for your very kind words about your wedding at Pauntley Court. We are so happy to read that you and your guests so enjoyed the house and the formal gardens. We are also so pleased that you felt that the Pauntley Team really looked after you all, to ensure your day and your whole three days here, were perfect. Thank you very much again for taking the time to write such a lovely review and we really hope you will call in to see us one day soon.
    Best wishes

    Melissa
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    Lucy A. Sent on 04/09/2023
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    Simply perfect

    We had simply the most magical wedding at Pauntley Court. The venue truly is absolutely gorgeous and has everything you could possibly need for your wedding weekend. We were initially drawn to the house itself but the rest of the grounds and the church being so close sealed the deal for us!

    On our wedding weekend, we checked in on Friday and were warmly welcomed by Melissa, Jilly and Rachel and then spent the day setting up bits and pieces ready for our big day. We just loved being able to have our family stay over for the whole weekend and really get to relax and enjoy the celebrations.

    Jilly was our wedding co-ordinator and was so helpful during the whole process, from planning right through to the big day. She took away the stress of having to make decisions on the day and was just so helpful and warm to all of our guests. Jilly is extremely knowledgeable and nothing is too much trouble. We were so lucky to have her!

    If we could do it all again, we wouldn’t change a thing!

    Love Lucy and Ryan

    Pauntley Court's reply:

    Dear Lucy and Ryan
    It is just so lovely to read your very kind words about your wedding at Pauntley Court and also about the Pauntley Team - in particular, your wedding coordinator Jilly and our housekeeper, Rachel. We are very happy to hear that you felt so warmly welcome here and that everything went just as you planned and had hoped for. It was wonderful that you had your wedding in the Norman church next door and so great to have had the whole weekend to be with with your close family and friends.
    Congratulations once again and hope to see you one day soon!
    Best wishes
    Melissa
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    David R. Sent on 30/12/2023
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    Amazing! A true fairytale wedding.

    We knew Pauntley Court was the place for us when we saw it online. Offering a two-night package, with wonderful accommodation for our friends and family, we felt that the setting was ideal, and that the wedding day day itself would not feel too rushed or frenetic. We wanted a fairytale wedding, and if that's what you're looking for then look no further than the beautiful Pauntley Court and its stunning grounds.

    Melissa was extremely helpful during the whole process. We were unwell for our scheduled tour, but she gave us an extensive virtual tour instead. She was communicative throughout and helped us form a bespoke package for our particular needs. We attended her well-organised 'inspiration' day so that we could meet suppliers, and we booked our cake maker, catering company, Alicia the videographer and the amazing Matt Bee (wedding guitarist) that day. It was such an easy process, taking all the hassle out of finding suppliers ourselves, and we knew when seeing the grounds on a beautiful, sunny, late winter morning that we had absolutely made the right choice.

    Jilly, our wedding coordinator and part of Melissa's team, was fantastic in the lead-up to the wedding and was always on hand to answer any questions we had. Come the wedding itself, we were unsure about the weather, and a late change to move the ceremony inside was no problem for the team. Melissa was brilliant, shuttling around all day to ensure we had the best time possible, even pushing water puddles off the marquee roof to ensure we didn't all get drenched!

    We cannot speak highly enough of the quality of the accommodation. One friend said 'this room is almost as big as our whole flat.' The beds were so comfy, and the bridal suite was the perfect place to relax before and after the ceremony. It felt at once homely and grand, and I think that is an incredibly rare combination to find.

    Melissa was so enthusiastic about our wedding (and our cosplay party the night before) and really went the extra mile to make us feel special. To work in the industry, but retain such an infectious enthusiasm for it, is another incredibly rare trait, and something which we are thankful for. We will always be grateful to her and the team for making our day truly the best of our lives and we will always stay in touch.

    Pauntley Court's reply:

    Dear David and Cat
    Reading your wonderful and extremely kind words about your wedding here at Pauntley Court this summer has made my day and year! Thank you for such an effusive and complimentary review. We so enjoyed having you both and your family and friends here for the three days. Your cosplay on the night before your big day was amazing, so creative and fun and full of joy and energy. Your wedding day was just fantastic and so beautiful with so many unique details and I loved being a part of it (in the background!), working away with Jilly, to ensure everything ran smoothly.
    Happy New Year and thank you so much once again! Best wishes Melissa
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    Cicely H. Sent on 16/01/2024
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    One of a kind venue

    Pauntley Court is a truly unique and magical place to get married. As soon as we visited for the first time, it felt like we’d been transported into a fairytale, from the beautiful terracotta coloured house, the far-reaching countryside views and gardens, the homely rooms - each with their individual character - to the welcoming and friendly arms of Melissa. We couldn’t believe the venue we had stumbled across and our wedding was more than we could have ever dreamed of. Our family stayed with us at Pauntley Court for the weekend, making it feel like a home away from home. Pauntley Court is rare in that it can organise very intimate ceremonies, which we had in the beautiful ballroom, and hosting our wedding across the weekend meant we could spend quality time with our closest friends and family. We can’t thank Melissa and the Pauntley Court staff enough, who went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day went smoothly and we could really live in the moment. Pauntley Court will always be a treasured place for us and we’ll certainly be back to stay in Elinor Fettiplace once more. To anyone considering this venue, don’t hesitate and book a visit - you won’t turn back!

    Pauntley Court's reply:

    Dear Cicely

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review about your experience here at Pauntley Court for your intimate weekend wedding. We are so happy to read that you felt like you had a 'home from home' experience and that you had special quality time with your family and close friends over the three days that you were here. We so enjoyed being a part of your beautiful wedding day and meeting some of your family.

    It would be wonderful if you do come back and stay in Elinor Fettiplace, we would love to see you again.

    Thank you again for your wonderful testimonial,

    Best wishes

    Melissa
    Melissa Hargreaves
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    Tia N. Sent on 05/09/2023
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    Beautiful intimate wedding

    Pauntley Court is so beautiful and was the most perfect venue for our intimate wedding. Our ceremony between the quince trees was like something out of a fairytale and was truly magical!

    Melissa and team were so welcoming, while Rachel and Holly were fantastic at supporting us throughout to make our day so special.

    Pauntley Court's reply:

    Dear Tia,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review about your intimate wedding here at Pauntley this summer. We are so glad you were so happy with how everything went and that Holly, your wedding coordinator and Rachel, our housekeeper were so welcoming and supportive. Your wedding ceremony, between the quince trees, was very beautiful.
    We hope that you will come back one day in the future,

    Best wishes
    Melissa
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    Laura C. Sent on 08/08/2023
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    The most incredible wedding weekend!

    We couldn't have imagined a more perfect place to get married than Pauntley Court. The first time we went we both instantly knew it was the right place for us, it has a special feel about it as soon as you arrive. The house is amazing, decorated beautifully throughout with so many nice touches. The gardens are incredible, and we loved that there are so many different areas to use within it over the weekend. We loved having the venue for the whole weekend as it meant we were able to celebrate with friends and family on Friday and Sunday too which made the weekend even more exciting.

    We really wanted our wedding to be as personalised to us as possible, and we were able to achieve this so easily - choosing our catering company/bar company/where we wanted different aspects of the day to take place etc. This all meant that our wedding had a bespoke feel to it and we loved how our day was different to all others before.

    We were lucky enough to have amazing weather on our wedding day and had our ceremony outside on the ceremony lawn. It truly felt like we were at a destination wedding due to it being such a beautiful venue and location - so many guests said they felt like they had been transported to Italy or France! Melissa the owner is so lovely and always happy to help. Rachel the housekeeper is an amazing asset to the team and definitely saved the day at one point! We had Holly as our wedding coordinator and she was absolutely incredible, she made me feel so calm and comfortable on the day knowing it would all run smoothly in her safe hands. We honestly couldn't recommend getting married at Pauntley enough - thank you so so much!

    Pauntley Court's reply:

    Dear Laura and Tom, we are so happy to read your lovely review, thank you for taking the time to write about your wedding here at Pauntley. It is wonderful to know that some of your guests said they felt like they had been transported to Italy or France! Your outdoor ceremony was beautiful and so was your marquee. I am very glad that Holly and Rachel made everything just perfect for you on your big day and that you had so much fun on the Friday and the Sunday too.
    Please do keep in touch, we hope to welcome you back one day soon, Best wishes, Melissa
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    Cathy J. Sent on 13/06/2023
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    Beautiful venue

    We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding than Pauntley, a perfect mix of something special while still being able to create the more relaxed atmosphere we were looking for. The house itself is lovely, but it was the grounds that made it for us, giving the perfect setting for our outdoor wedding between the quince trees. The Pauntley team were also brilliant, right from meeting Melissa at the start, through Holly making sure everything ran so smoothly on the day, keeping us completely worry free on logistics, to Rachel who provides perfect support for all those around the day, making it an even more relaxed and enjoyable experience. It was a perfect few days and a time we'll always remember, we couldn't recommend Pauntley highly enough.

    Pauntley Court's reply:

    HI Cathy
    We are so happy to read your lovely and very kind words about your wedding and two nights stay at Pauntley Court. I know that Holly,one of our coordinators and Rachel, our housekeeper, like to make couples and their families feel as at home as possible when they come to stay here. We are delighted that you had such a beautiful outdoor ceremony between the quince trees, it is a very magical space within the formal gardens. We hope to see you and Peter again one day soon,
    Wishing you all the best, Kind regards
    Melissa
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    Bradley C. Sent on 16/07/2023
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    Glorious venue

    We recently had the pleasure of hosting my wedding at Pauntley Court, and I cannot express enough how exceptional the experience was. From the moment we arrived at this stunning venue, we knew we had chosen the perfect place to celebrate our special day.
    The location itself is simply breathtaking. Nestled amidst the picturesque Gloucestershire countryside, Pauntley Court offers a magical setting that exudes romance and charm. The beautiful gardens and grounds surrounding the venue provided the most idyllic backdrop for our ceremony and reception. Our guests were in awe of the stunning views and couldn't stop talking about the natural beauty that surrounded us.
    What truly sets Pauntley Court apart, though, is the impeccable service and warm hospitality provided by the staff. From our very first meeting, the team was attentive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making our wedding day unforgettable. They went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, and their dedication to delivering an exceptional experience was evident throughout the entire planning process.
    The team at Pauntley Court were not only professional but also friendly and approachable. They took the time to listen to our ideas, offer valuable suggestions, and work closely with us to bring our vision to life. Their expertise and attention to detail were invaluable, and we felt confident in their ability to handle everything smoothly.
    On the day of our wedding, they exceeded all expectations. They were attentive, ensuring that both we and our guests were comfortable and had everything we needed. The service was seamless, with each staff member displaying a genuine passion for their work. It was evident that they genuinely cared about making our wedding day special, and their enthusiasm and friendliness added to the joyful atmosphere.
    The venue itself is steeped in history and charm, with elegant spaces that can be tailored to suit various wedding styles and themes. Whether you prefer an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Pauntley Court has the versatility to accommodate your needs.
    Overall, I cannot recommend Pauntley Court highly enough as a wedding venue. The combination of the breathtaking location, exceptional service, and friendly staff made our wedding day truly unforgettable. If you're searching for a place that offers natural beauty, attention to detail, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere, look no further than Pauntley Court. It is a hidden gem that will leave you and your guests with memories to treasure forever.

    Pauntley Court's reply:

    Hi Bradley, It is really wonderful to read your fantastic review about your wedding here at Pauntley Court. Thank you very much for taking the time to write this. It is great to hear that you felt that the members of the Pauntley Team were always friendly and helpful. It is also lovely to hear that you and all your guests enjoyed the house and the gardens while you were here for your wedding weekend. Please do keep in touch,
    Many thanks, Kind regards

    Melissa Hargreaves
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