Colville Hall Reviews

Colville Hall

Great Dunmow, Essex

4.9 out of 5 rating, 78 reviews

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Alice Sent on 17/10/2026

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Beautiful barn wedding

We got married at Colville Hall at the end of September and we had such an amazing time. We fell in love with Colville Hall the second we stepped in, the barns, the beams and all the space is so beautiful, and our guests commented on how amazing it looked.

Karen, our day of coordinator, was amazing, she knew everything there was to possibly know about our day, and made sure that everything happened as needed for the day!

We got extremely lucky with the weather, but it was so reassuring to know that Colville Hall had many back-up plans so everything would go perfectly rain or shine.

We also opted to have all of the accommodation, which made it so special that we could have some of our friends and family stay with us, and the bridal getting ready room was brilliant for the morning.

Colville Hall is also great for the party at the end of the night, there was so much space on the dancefloor and the bar was really well stocked, plus all of the staff were incredible on the night, including leaving some of our evening food in the bridal suite for us to have at the end of the night!

I would definitely recommend, 11/10 from us!
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Colville Hall's reply:

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! It means so much to us to hear how much you loved Colville Hall from the moment you first visited, and that your guests loved it just as much.

We’re so pleased you had such a fantastic day and that the September weather was kind to you! It’s lovely to hear how reassuring you found having all the different options available, whatever the weather decided to do.

Karen will be delighted to read your lovely comments. She puts so much into making sure every detail is taken care of on the day so that our couples can simply relax and enjoy it.

We’re also so glad you chose to have all the accommodation. Having your closest friends and family staying with you really does make the celebrations feel that little bit more special.

And we love that the team saved you some evening food for when you finally made it back to the Bridal Suite. They thought this is exactly what you would need after a night on the dancefloor! 😊

Thank you again for choosing Colville Hall and for the amazing 11/10! We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together. ❤️

The Colville Hall Team x
Hayden Sent on 20/10/2026

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Colville Hall Was Everything We Hoped For and More

We chose Colville Hall for our wedding on 3rd October, and it was perfect in every possible way. The venue is stunning, and we received so many lovely comments from our guests about how beautiful the grounds and barns were.

One of the things we loved most was the layout. Having a dedicated ceremony barn and a separate evening barn made the day flow effortlessly, and the outdoor courtyard space was ideal for our reception drinks — picturesque, relaxing, and a great place for guests to mingle. The whole venue is designed so everyone stays together in one big open space, which created the warm, lively atmosphere we wanted.

We also got the most beautiful photos across the grounds — every corner of Colville Hall is naturally photogenic, and it made capturing our day effortless. The onsite barns for accommodation were another huge bonus; they were perfect for family to stay in and made the whole experience feel even more special and convenient.

Colville Hall works seamlessly with Limeberry Catering too, who provided the most incredible food. Our guests were full of compliments, and the catering truly elevated the day.

A huge thank you to Karen, who ensured everything ran seamlessly on the day. Her calm organisation and support meant we could fully relax and enjoy every moment without a single worry.

Colville Hall was the perfect setting for our wedding, and we’re so pleased we chose it. The team helped make our day truly memorable.

Colville Hall's reply:

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much you loved celebrating your wedding at Colville Hall.

It’s lovely to hear that the layout of the venue worked so well for your day, from the ceremony barn and courtyard drinks reception through to the evening celebrations. We always love seeing the barns and grounds come to life for each wedding, and we’re so pleased they provided the perfect backdrop for your photographs too.

We’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Limeberry and of course, to Karen. She’ll be so pleased to know that her support helped you both relax and enjoy your day.

Thank you again for choosing Colville Hall and for trusting us with such a special occasion. It was a pleasure to be part of your wedding, and we wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.

With very best wishes,
The Colville Hall Team
Jessica Sent on 30/08/2026

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They brought the wedding of our dreams to life!

We cannot recommend Colville Hall enough for making our wedding day so so special. It was the most perfect day and everything we could have wished for and more.

Guests have not stopped talking about the beautiful venue and brilliant staff. My mum was so grateful for our coordinator, Karen, escorting her to her seat in the ceremony. Every detail was considered from communication to meetings to the big day itself.

Everyone at Colville so incredible at what they do and we feel so blessed that they helped make our day what it was. We will never forget it.

Colville Hall's reply:

Jessica, thank you so much for such a wonderful review! 🤍

It was an absolute pleasure to be part of your wedding day, and we’re so happy to hear that it was everything you had dreamed of and more.

Your lovely words about the venue and our team mean so much to us, and we know Karen will be especially touched by your mention of her looking after your mum and escorting her to her seat for the ceremony. It’s those little moments that really matter.

Thank you for choosing Colville Hall for such a special day. We loved having you here and wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.

With love from all of us at Colville Hall xx

Samantha Sent on 26/08/2026

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10/10 for Colville Hall

We have just had our wedding at Colville Hall. We absolutely loved the venue and the people from the very first moment we visited . From the vintage Citroen next to the beautiful water fountain, the gorgeous ceremony barn to the stunning Mill Pond Barn you could not ask for a better backdrop. Add to that the magnificent team, the expert co-ordination from firstly Claire, and subsequently Karen, as well as the owner, Philippa, the great bar staff and the wonderful caterers, we simply cannot recommend Colville Hall highly enough. My husband says next time he gets married he will certainly choose Colville Hall again!!!!
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Colville Hall's reply:

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We’re delighted that you loved Colville Hall from the very first visit and that you had such a special wedding day with us.

Claire, Karen, Philippa and the whole team will be so pleased to read your lovely comments. It was an absolute pleasure to be part of your day.

And your husband’s comment really made us laugh. Iif there is a next time, we’ll be sure to save him a date! 😂

Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together. ❤️

The Colville Hall Team
Daniela Sent on 10/08/2026

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Stunning venue - highly recommended

We celebrated our wedding on 2nd August 2026 at Colville Hall. From the moment we first visited Colville, we realised it was a special place and where we wanted to have our wedding. Phillipa (the owner) showed us around initially and then we were put in touch with the rest of her team. Communication was excellent and the whole process of organising the wedding felt easy. We were able to text and email any questions during the lead up, and a month before had a final planning meeting running through all the timings and details of the day. It felt that Karen, our coordinator, listened to what we wanted and made the day work for us and our children. This was very important for us when picking a location.

On the actual day, we couldn't have asked for a better wedding celebration. Karen liaised with the vendors and managed the day excellently. She was adaptable and flexible with timings in the preparation, which was useful, as we have two young sons. The ceremony was beautiful, the barns looked amazing and the grounds, despite the heat and dry weather, still looked beautiful. Our guests commented on the remarkable venue many times.

We were very specific when looking for a venue, wanting a barn for 150+ and accommodation on site. The venue more than met our expectations and we would highly recommend Colville Hall.

Colville Hall's reply:

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure to host your wedding at Colville Hall, and we’re so pleased to hear that you felt supported and looked after from your very first visit right through to the day itself.

It means a great deal to hear how well Karen looked after you and your family and helped everything run smoothly on the day. We’ll make sure your lovely comments are passed on to her and the rest of the team.

We’re delighted that Colville was everything you had hoped for and that your guests loved the barns and grounds too. Thank you for choosing us for such a special celebration and we wish you both and your family every happiness for the future.

With very best wishes,
Philippa, Karen & the Colville Hall team
Hilary Sent on 05/08/2026

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Fantastic venue, inside and out.

Colville Hall was an excellent choice for our son and daughter's summer outdoor wedding. We wanted a venue that would work for an outdoor wedding, but with the option of a spectacular indoor wedding if needed, and Colville provided both beautifully. The staff were incredibly supportive of all our plans, liaised with contractors and made everything work like clockwork. Both the bandstand, gardens and the reception room were styled beautifully, and it provided excellent value for money too. We brought in external caterers for a Sri Lanken twist, but Karen, our onsite wedding planner made sure that all knew what they were doing and how. We highly recommend.

Colville Hall's reply:

Thank you so much for your wonderful review.

It was an absolute pleasure to be part of your son and daughter's special day, and we're delighted that Colville Hall was everything you hoped it would be. We know how important it was to have the flexibility of an outdoor ceremony with the reassurance of a beautiful indoor option, so we're thrilled everything came together so perfectly.

Thank you for your kind words about our team, especially Karen. She always goes above and beyond to ensure every wedding runs as smoothly as possible, working closely with couples and suppliers to bring each couple's vision to life.

It was a pleasure to welcome your fantastic Sri Lankan caterers and help create such a memorable celebration. We wish the happy couple a lifetime of love, happiness and wonderful memories together.

Thank you again for your recommendation – it means a great deal to us all at Colville Hall.
Jessica Sent on 03/10/2025

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Beautiful Venue

My Husband and I got Married at Colville hall, and it was an absolutely amazing day. We knew from the moment we saw the venue it was where we wanted to get married no other venue came close to its beauty. It was exactly what we wanted. Claire our wedding planner was incredible, helping us plan the wedding before hand and making sure everything ran smoothly during the day its self! I really could not have done it with out her, she looked after us so well and we knew we were safe hands. We really can’t thank Claire enough, she made sure our special day was everything we wanted it to be and more!
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Colville Hall's reply:

Thank you Jessica, your words mean so much. So pleased you had a wonderful day. Your photos are beautiful.
Steffie Sent on 27/07/2025

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The most amazing day at Colville Hall

We got married at Colville Hall on 05/07/2025 and it was everything we could have hoped for and more. It was the 4th venue we visited when we were initially shopping around, and 5 minutes into the tour my now-husband looked to me with a sparkle in his eyes and we knew we had found the perfect place for us.

We loved having the ceremony and the party in the same location, while still having very distinct areas to celebrate each. The lawn area was a perfect place for our guests to relax and we were able to have a range of lawn games that brought so much joy throughout the day.

On the day itself, everything flowed seamlessly from one thing to the next. My husband and I were really able to just focus on having as much fun as possible, without having to really worry about any of the practicalities. We couldn't have asked for a better day, or a better place, to get married! The on-site accommodation was also a nice bonus as we were able to have a nice slow start to the morning the next day.

A particular shout-out to Carrie who was a dream throughout this whole process! She was always extremely quick to reply to my emails, no matter how silly the question or how many questions I asked. Her replies were always detailed and extremely helpful, and definitely helped to make it feel like a stressfree process.

Thanks so much to everyone at Colville Hall for making it such a special day for us!!

Colville Hall's reply:

Thank you so much Steffie, this is so lovely. We are so pleased your wedding day went so well. Your feedback is so appreciated.
Lucy Sent on 13/04/2025

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Fantastic wedding venue!

We had the best day of our lives at Colville Hall. The day went so smoothly with the venue commnicating with us in the lead up and our venue coordinator Karen supporting with so much running around on the day! We also live in Australia so we planned this from abroad and the day was perfect, even the weather surprised us! Lots of comments from guests on the beautiful venue - not much decoration required as the place has so much character. Would highly recommend to anyone needing a barn venue big enough to have 130 guests with the meal, dancing and a band in the same space without needing to move tables. Would do it again 😆
Colville Hall's reply:

Thank you Lucy, your wedding was so fun, and we really appreciate your review. Your comments mean so much.
Amy Sent on 19/12/2024

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Stunning venue, amazing grounds!

We had our wedding August 2024, Colville is a stunning venue with stunning grounds make perfect backdrops for all your photos.
We had the ceremony in the top barn it is rustic and was perfect for us, then our evening reception in the other barn.
We loved our day and loved the venue.
Our guests loved that it felt like our own little world for the day and was private and surrounded by nature.
Thanks all!
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Colville Hall's reply:

Thank you so much Amy, we are so pleased you had a wonderful day and your photos are fabulous. We love offering exclusive hire so you feel like it is your world for your special day.