Winton Castle Reviews
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Amelia S. Sent on 14/09/2023Above and Beyond
Rae and the Winton Castle team were beyond amazing! Planning a destination wedding is never easy but Rae helped us by giving is recommendations for other vendors and made sure we had everything we needed. She knew to ask questions for things I hadn't even thought of! When the day finally arrived she and the rest of her team were absolutely incredible. They went above and beyond with thoughtful touches like flying the Washington D.C. flag above the castle and coordinating the fresh flowers in our rooms with the wedding color scheme. We also booked two of the self catering cottages which were incredible and the Winton team helped us with the logistics to stock them with provisions and get everyone too and from the castle. I can't recommend them enough and I can't wait for another excuse to spend time at Winton!Winton Castle's reply:
Thank you so much for review Amelia! It was fantastic to be a part of your wedding weekend and I am delighted that you have such fond memories to take away with you.
All the best to you and Adam and we hope to see you back at Winton again soon!
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Hannah S. Sent on 06/02/2023Magical Winter Wedding
We had our wedding at Winton Castle this past December and had the most magical day. Everything went exactly as planned and exceeded all our expectations. Intimacy on a grand scale could not describe Winton Castle any better! Thank you so much to Rae and the entire Winton team for being so attentive, friendly, and willing to meet all our needs from our very first meeting all the way through to our big day. The attention to detail was not missed and all of our guests raved about how amazing the day was. We didn't have a wedding planner and Rae and her team ensured everything went smoothly and had a wonderful list of recommended suppliers. We also rented all onsite properties before and during our wedding and they were all spectacular. All houses are extremely spacious and were fully equipped. We will definitely be back for a long weekend with friends and family.Winton Castle's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind review Hannah! It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your family and friends and we look forward to seeing you back at some point! Wishing you and Scott an amazing 2023 and beyond. -
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David S. Sent on 07/09/2022Fairy-tale wedding
We got married here in August 2022, and were just blown away by how special they made our day.
They were able to accommodate the little quirks we wanted, from letting us put up a doughnut tower, to my wife exiting the back door prior to the ceremony and riding her horse round the side of the castle to the front door, which meant so much to her.
Rae looked after us before, during and after the ceremony, guiding us to wherever we needed to be, she took brilliant care of us.
While our photos were being taken in the afternoon, the kids took advantage of various games that the staff had laid out on the front lawn, and the beautiful outdoor setting was perfect for our photos, from the paddock, to the lake, to the driveway, to the castle itself.
Saltire’s food was exceptional, and multiple guests said it was the nicest wedding meal they had ever had; one of our guests is a farmer, who was able to talk about the high quality of the beef. Saltire and Winton paid particular attention to the dietary requirements of ourselves and our guests, which was a huge reduction of stress on the day. We had a hog roast in the evening, which was again, of very high quality. Even the band enjoyed the food.
The ceremony, speeches, and nightcap were all done in different rooms, so we got to enjoy the whole space. We were also able to wander through freely during the whole event, and our more historically minded guests were fascinated by the location; those of us who are not, still found it incredibly comfortable and spacious, and it never felt crowded despite having 100-120 guests at various points throughout the day and evening.
Every member of the team was lovely – Rae, Fay, Sandi, Lexy, Stephanie and Lee, just to name a few (I worry that I've missed someone out) – they made the day everything we could have hoped for, and more. They were particularly nice with some relatives who had taxi trouble, and in assisting a relative to Winton Cottage where she was staying.
The bar was stocked enough to have a little something for everyone, and we finished the night with a whisky recommendation from Lee.
The wedding party and immediate family stayed overnight, in beautiful and spacious rooms, and we were met with a lovely breakfast the next day, before saying goodbye.
Honestly, they gave us such an amazing day, we will never, ever forget it. -
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Conor H. Sent on 24/07/2022Brilliant wedding at amazing location with excellent team
My wife and I (American and Irish, living in Edinburgh) celebrated our wedding reception at Winton Castle in July 2022 and could not have possibly asked for a better celebration.
Winton Castle is a tremendous location, with the castle origins found in the 15th century. It has a fascinating history, being involved in the rough wooing and once being visited by King Charles I. The inside of the castle is beautiful, which we had access to explore and enjoy during the wedding event, very unique for wedding locations! The castle is set in beautiful grounds, with the gardens and river providing brilliant locations for wonderful photos.
A large part of the success of the day and enjoyment of ourselves and our guests at Winton must be attributed to the brilliant team there. The team did an incredible job of helping organise a very successful day with us and were very helpful as our wedding celebration had to be re-organised from its original date (twice) due to the pandemic. Before the wedding and on the day, the team made sure that we would be able to have the day we wanted, with meticulous attention to detail and assistance with all requests, alongside a warm, friendly and relaxed attitude. The organisation, thoughtfulness and professionalism from the team took the stress away from the day and allowed ourselves and our guests to enjoy it as much as possible.
The canapes and meal at the reception from Saltire Hospitality were delicious. Many guests noted that the food they had was the best they had ever been served at a wedding, with the beef being a particular highlight. Specific close attention was paid to any dietary requirements that guests at the wedding had, assuring that there would be no issues.
Of note at Winton is the attention to the small details from the team that brought the day together and made it special. This included the flying of the Tennessee and Northern Ireland flags above Winton, assistance when buttonholes wouldn't behave, guidance on getting a bridal dress pressed, and help getting beer kegs loaded and unloaded from a car!
The bride and groom and immediate family stayed at the castle on the Friday and Saturday nights. Staying at such a well-preserved building with such a rich history was a unique experience and the breakfast on both mornings prepared us well for the days.
The photos taken at Winton were spectacular, due to the amazing property itself and also because of the help from flawless running of the day that allowed the bride, groom, and guests to spend time taking photos rather than organising details.
Overall, the team and location created a brilliant weekend for ourselves and our guests. The day was enjoyed by all guests, children and adults, Irish and American. Many guests commented this was the "best wedding they had ever been at" and one guests saying the day was "one of the best days of her life". Thank you to all at Winton!Winton Castle's reply:
Dear Conor & Hannah,
Thank you very much for your kind words and it really was an absolute pleasure to host your very special day.
With our warmest wishes from all at Winton,
Fay -
Gary B. Sent on 29/04/2022
Incredible Wedding Venue!
As a wedding photographer I get to work at many beautiful venues all over the country. Last week I had the pleasure of working at the incredible Winton House, to say I was blown away would be quite the understatement. As weddings venues go Winton House is just perfect, the grounds are simply incredible and there are never ending photographic opportunities, the gardens are beautifully manicured and this is also amazing for photographs! Inside the castle itself it just gets better, the ornate surroundings are breathtaking and if I am being honest I would say that this is my new favourite wedding venue to work at. I want to finish off by mentioning the staff, throughout the wedding a shot last week the young staff were incredibly accommodating. Myself and the videographers were looked after extremely well, this was made evident during the wedding breakfast when all the staff were running upstairs with the wedding courses, we were constantly asked if everything was okay and did we need anything else, we were treated like wedding guests and this was so refreshing especially with the chaos of feeding 130 wedding guests.
The history of Winton House is mind blowing, parts of the original building date back to the 15th century and the stories have to be heard to be believed, just incredible.
I cannot wait to head back to this beautiful wedding venue, I will be raving about Winton House for some time to come!
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Rachelamun Sent on 25/02/2022Perfect Fairytale Castle Wedding Venue
We chose Winton as our wedding venue after a long search and several viewings of other castles in and around Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. Having dreamed of getting married in a castle since I was a little girl, I had a very clear idea of what I/we wanted. We were drawn to the fact that it allows you have the entire wedding inside and on one floor (We had 65 guests during the day and another 12 evening guests), as well as having a great winter wedding offer. Having several rooms (Library, Drawing Room, Dining Room, etc) available for socialising during the evening as opposed to just a reception hall and dining room allowed guests to sit-down and chat without being drowned out by the disco music and the bathrooms on the main floor are great for guests who can't do stairs very easily (accessibility is a real concern to be accounted for at a castle wedding).
It truly was the perfect spot, we had many compliments from guests at how amazing the venue was. Fay and the Winton wedding team were a pleasure to work with, they were great at keeping in touch regularly during the planning process and were flexible when we had guests cancellations at the last minute because of Storm Eunice. They also arranged for us to have access to the castle roof for pictures with their famous chimneys at the groom’s request. They only do 20 weddings a year so that they can truly focus on each couple; you can really tell that they are not just a wedding factory, they really do care about you having the best experience possible. Throughout the day Fay was great at checking on me and willing to take any issues off my hands to deal with herself so that I could get on with enjoying myself. The castle itself is kept in great condition and the family really want you to feel like it's home while you are there, you are free to look at the books on the shelf in the library, and sit on the fancy couches and chairs. I didn't really need to splash out on decorations since the castle itself has more than enough going on to occupy your guests. We met the owner, Sir Francis, several times and he was very friendly and said if we were in the area to be sure to pop by and say hi in the future, a stark difference from several of the other venues we viewed.
The Bridal suite is a beautiful room with a four-poster bed, lots of space and a massive bathroom that probably has the same square footage as our flat! Because we were married in February it was also remarked several times that it was 'surprisingly' warm inside, I guess people are used to the idea of drafty and cold castles, not at Winton! Sad that my wedding day went by in a flash I could have easily stayed forever! It was exactly the wedding we wanted, and more, and a huge part of that was down to picking the right spot. I look forward to being able to go back in the future and reminisce about the day.
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Vici R. Sent on 02/11/2020Best. Day. Ever.
What a hidden gem! Winton Castle itself is absolutely beautiful. They sell themselves as having intimacy on a grand scale and they totally do. We had about 60 day guests and another 30 or so along for the evening. Rae, our coordinator, was incredibly welcoming, flexible and thoughtful. Throughout the whole experience, she was positive, creative and organised. The small details really matter in wedding planning, and Winton always hit the right notes. At the menu tasting, we hadn't thought that we'd be tasting the wines so were offered the bottles to take home with us after having a couple of sips. And when we were not sure, Rae arranged for an alternative bottle to be hand-delivered to our house. Amazing service! Rae was open to all sorts of left-field ideas, too, and helped us bring out our creativity. The whole day was incredibly smooth and I'm not aware of a single thing that went wrong. Our guests all said they had an amazing time, were justifiably impressed with the venue and a few even said our wedding was one of the best they'd been to. Even our ceilidh band were grinning at the end of the night! An honourable mention has to go to the catering staff, who were so slick - it almost looked choreographed when they were serving each course.
Overall, we felt that we got a really personal experience from Winton and that they cared about us, our vision for the day and about providing the best possible experience. I challenge any venue to top that.Winton Castle's reply:
Thank you so much Vici! I am delighted that we were able to help provide such special memories for you. Best wishes to you and Steve and stay in touch. -
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