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Where to begin?! Getting married at Ellingham Hall was the best experience of our lives! From viewing the venue for the first time to receiving a follow-up call a few days afterwards, at every step of the way, we were made to feel like the venue existed just for us! The quality of the service given to us by every member of staff we encountered was second to none. We made people aware that we had booked an award winning venue and once you have been through the whole process and got married, you can clearly see why! Our wedding co-ordinator Beth felt more like a friend than someone who was doing her job and she was seriously top quality by calming any nerves, planning all the little touches, delivering drinks and breakfasts, even steaming dresses for us! The multiple phone-calls and correspondence throughout the build-up was fantastic! Debbie checking in on us before check-out was a lovely touch and the pride that the team have in the venue they run is evident for all to see. Operations Manager Hanna and the member of the team who was assisting with check-in, taking photos and serving the wedding breakfast also left a big impression! From the groundsman and night porter to the kitchen, bar and floor staff and everyone else behind the scenes, every one of the team’s presence was felt even though they were in the background, quietly ensuring the event went as planned. If any couples read this during their wedding search please do yourself a favour and at the very least, check Ellingham Hall out if not choose them!, we’re still on a high a week later! All of our guests were blown away by the venue and were full of compliments. Our hearts left even fuller than they did when we arrived, our bearded dragon and golden retriever were able to play their starring roles and nothing we requested was unachievable. Thank you Ellingham Hall, it was the best wedding we’ve ever been to! 😉❤️

We had a magical Christmas wedding on 23rd December in the great hall with the open fire lit. Our wedding experience with Jesmond Dent house was wonderful from planning to the big day itself. Our planner was amazing; nothing was ever a problem for her. The food was second to none and the staff were always friendly and helpful. The only niggle from our experience was the chef who was incredibly unhelpful when we asked for something a little nicer than sorbet or fresh fruit for dessert for my lactose intolerant maid of honour. The manager did however make a personal apology to us later. Overall, I wouldn't have changed our venue for anything. We are spending our first wedding anniversary there for an overnight stay.

We recently got married at Shotton grange in June and it was the best day! From start to finish everything ran so smoothly. We changed a few things morning of the wedding and the staff were incredible. From our very first meeting to the last they made sure we were always happy and comfortable with all changes. We highly recommend this venue! The grounds are gorgeous and staff are smashing!

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4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

We knew very quickly that Lartington hall was the right venue for us, it was stunning without being too overwhelming. Offered a deal too good to turn down we embarked on a shotgun wedding with 3 months to plan. And with the help of the Lartington team we pulled it off and then some! The day itself was a dream come true, despite some intense heat and sweaty conditions, everyone had a wonderful day. All guests commented on the amazing staff and quality of the food. Specific thanks to Jamie and Richard who worked super hard to make sure everything ran smoothly. We had to add last minute reception drinks as they all went quickly and this was no trouble. Overall our only sadness is that we cannot live it all again! The planning process did have its stressful parts and there was sometimes quite a delay in responses which resulted in a lot of last minute admin which I had been hoping to avoid. For those with more time however I am sure this would not be as stressful. However it all got done and the day was seamless. Myself and my guests did have some frustrations with getting accomodation booked, however guests did get upgrades during their stay which was greatly appreciated. Overall could not have been happier with our wedding venue and would highly recommend.

Mrs Courtney D

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We were married at Matfen on 14th March 2020 and we couldn’t have picked a more perfect venue. It was the first venue we saw, and from the moment we stepped into the Great Hall we knew it was the one for us. It’s such a romantic setting and the new refurbishments only add to the wonderful charm of Matfen Hall. Laura, our wedding coordinator was so helpful and lovely throughout the whole planning process and she was always there to answer my millions of questions. The day before our wedding (the dreaded Friday 13th) we found out our honeymoon was cancelled (we were due to fly the day after our wedding), so there was a lot of running around trying to sort things out. When we finally arrived at Matfen - later than we had hoped - we were feeling stressed and a bit deflated, but Max (our brilliant Master of Ceremonies), told us they were giving us the bridal suite for an extra night – such a kind and thoughtful gesture which was greatly appreciated and shows just how much they care. The day itself was wonderful – everything went smoothly (massive thanks to Max for that) – the staff were brilliant and the food delicious. Max went above and beyond for us, even manning the photo booth later in the evening, she truly made it a completely stress free day! We can’t wait to visit Matfen Hall again and look forward to putting our lock on the bridge! Thanks again to all the staff for making our day so magical! Love Mr & Mrs Dixon

Thank you to everyone at Eshott for a magical wedding weekend. It was everything we hoped it would be and the location, the helpful staff and of course the amazing sunny spring weather made it perfect! We love the hall, it’s like home from home, the rooms are gorgeous and the grounds and the Reading Room are so beautiful. Walking down the drive to the ceremony at the Reading Room made it even more special. On the morning of my wedding I opened my curtains to see rabbits playing on the lawn, blue tits flying by singing and the sun shining through the trees – couldn’t have been better! All of our guests loved the hall too so everyone had a fantastic time. We are very happy that we picked Eshott Hall for our wedding and would recommend it to anyone else who would like a picture perfect, relaxed country house wedding in the most lovely county in England.