Bartley Lodge Reviews
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Charlotte Sent on 22/09/2026
The best venue
We had the most amazing wedding at Bartley Lodge. We honestly couldn’t have asked for anything more perfect. Everything went exactly to plan, and the whole day was so smooth and stress-free from start to finish.
Charley was absolutely amazing throughout the whole planning and throughout the day itself. She was helpful and attentive. She made us feel completely looked after every step of the way. We can’t thank her enough for everything she did to make our day special.
All of the venue staff were fantastic, friendly and professional. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them, and they went above and beyond to make sure everything ran perfectly.
The outdoor grounds of the venue as perfect with many different options to suit your day. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was freshly prepared, beautifully presented and full of flavour. There was a great choice to suit everyone, and the quality and attention to detail really made a difference.
We had the most wonderful day and have so many amazing memories that we’ll treasure forever. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for the perfect place to celebrate their special day. Thank you so much to Charley and the entire team for making our wedding day so incredible! ❤️ -
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Melanie Sent on 06/08/2026The perfect day!
We had the best day celebrating our wedding at Bartley Lodge! It still feels like a little bit of a hidden gem for weddings but understandably it is getting more popular. There was a wedding the day before and day after ours, but we didn’t feel like we were on a conveyor belt like a few other places we had viewed. Everything was still about our day and Charley and the team made us feel so special.
Communication has always been brilliant and any query answered quickly via email. We also had a long meeting with Charley about 6 weeks before the day and went through all our plans and the whole day step by step so we knew what to expect and what was happening when.
The venue was brilliant because all of our guests were travelling for the wedding so we were able to have lots of them stay over and it was close to Southampton airport which was ideal. Huge carpark is also a bonus.
It’s a beautiful setting, all of our photos have such a stunning background. In addition, the Charles Lyall suite was fabulous for getting ready in, and the photos look lovely, we fit a bride, bridesmaids, hair and makeup stylists plus others and it wasn’t crowded.
The food that was served was fantastic. We’ve had lots of guests praising the food, especially the canapés and evening bbq!
Overall, we are so so pleased we found this venue, I can’t imagine getting married anywhere else. -
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Stacey Sent on 05/08/2026
Our perfect day
We got married here on 02.08.26 and it truly was our dream day! I cannot thank Charley and the wedding staff involved enough, from the timings, expectations, planning, the food, everything went so smooth! We felt Charley had everything in hand and under control and she was so lovely throughout the whole process.
The food was incredible, our guests were very impressed! We fell in love with the venue at a wedding showcase and our big day did not disappoint! We had a garden ceremony at the arch under the big tree in gorgeous weather! The wedding breakfast room had air conditioning which was needed on the hot day! I would definitely recommend viewing this venue! Thank you to the team again! -
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Steph Sent on 22/06/2026An absolutely stunning venue, and perfect throughout!
My daughter and son in law got married here this past weekend. It was the absolute perfect venue and everything was amazing. The venue itself is stunning and full of character, the reception room is unique and so beautiful (and air conditioned!) and the grounds are gorgeous. The food was fabulous and the service impeccable. Every single one of the staff throughout the weekend was so helpful and kind, nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were lovely, especially the incredible bridal suite. Couldn’t fault a single thing about the entire weekend and hugely grateful to the team there and the wedding co-ordinator for all their professionalism, calm and care. Highly recommend this venue. Thank you for an incredible experience. -
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Martha Sent on 25/05/2026Amazing day, amazing staff
Staff did an amazing job at the wedding. Charley was very responsive and extremely helpful. She worked with us to make our day personal and special, including accommodating all of our requests. On the day, Tom and Sophie did an excellent job setting up our tables, looking after the guests, and coordinating. We really appreciated how accommodating and helpful everyone was. They made the day run smoothly and ensured we enjoyed it. The food was delicious and they accommodated all of our guests dietary requirements. We were lucky enough to have nice weather and have the ceremony outside, which is a beautiful space. -
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Hannah Sent on 17/11/2025
Couldn't have asked for a better day!
Leah and the team at Bartley Lodge were absolutely incredible from start to finish. Our whole day was super relaxed, completely stress-free, and we always felt like everything was completely under control.
The venue looked stunning in the autumn sun, and every request we made was delivered perfectly. They even accommodated tractor storage the night before (a huge help!) and handled last-minute changes on the day, including adding an extra speech with no fuss at all. The small congratulatory touches left in our room were so thoughtful, and everyone staying overnight was able to have breakfast together, which meant a lot to us.
We weren’t bothered or rushed at any point — the whole day just ran smoothly and felt wonderfully chilled. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue with an amazing, attentive team who take all the stress away, we highly recommend Bartley Lodge.
Thank you so much for making our day perfect!
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Sarah Sent on 30/04/2025
Amazing wedding venue!
I noticed there aren’t any recent reviews, and the most recent is scathing so I wanted to counter with a balanced and recent review. I had an amazing wedding at Bartley Lodge. The staff went above and beyond. I stayed the night before with my bridesmaids and will admit I was apprehensive on arrival as we had been allocated a different room than I was expecting and didn’t think it was suitable for 4 adults. I was told I should have specified the room I wanted when I booked, so bear this in mind - you may need to book multiple rooms if there’s a few of you. However, the staff worked immediately to rectify this and sorted my rooms out so I was happy. From there, everything was amazing, I was lucky enough to be allowed in the reception room the day before and staff had already got started on dressing the tables and chairs, and they didn’t seem to mind at all that we were flitting in and out to dress the centre pieces etc. On the day, we received breakfast in our room at the time we specified, otherwise were left to crack on with hair and make up without being disturbed. We were met by Charley at the time we needed to head downstairs, and she continued to be around for the rest of the day, making sure everything went smoothly. It was an absolutely fantastic day. I had requested a change of some dietary requirements about 5 days before and I could see there was a bit of confusion on the day, but this was also rectified and definitely on me, not the staff. Get your dietary requirements right the first time is my advice!! I’d like to give a special mention to Paf, the night porter who went well above and beyond his remit. In the morning of the wedding he was mopping the floors and fluffing pillows to make the venue sparkling, and the morning after the wedding, he was boxing up the table decorations well past his finish time. An absolute asset to the team! This venue is a stunning choice, but it is a 300 year old listed building, I chose brass candlesticks, eucalyptus and bud vases which gave major bridgerton vibes, but if you are looking for modern, chic and disco balls, this probably isn’t the venue for you. -
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Lucy Sent on 09/10/2022Terrible wedding venue
So disappointed by the service, the bridal room and food. Embarrassed by the number of complaints from guests about undercooked food and refused milk/ butter alternatives although agreed by venue. Bridal room was grimy, dusty and smelt of vomit. Obvious from multiple previous weddings and reviews this has been raised and complained about and nothing has been done. Disgusted by the charges for food but you don’t receive it. Paid for charcuterie boards for ALL guests and told vegan/ vegan ones would be made with alternatives and had this clarified numerous times yet all they received were 1 x children’s moving mountain burger each, some sides I.e. olives and chutneys and fry crackers as they were refused flora even though it was served at the breakfast. DO NOT RECOMMEND BARTLEY LODGE! Absolutely disgraceful
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