Wedding Reviews for Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

team for making it so perfect and special. Nothing has been too much trouble, and the whole day went smoothly. We both felt so well looked after; the venue looked amazing and was better than I could have hoped for.

Review submitted on Tue, 30th of July, 2024

wedding they had ever been to!
Milly, our coordinator, was truly excellent throughout, replying promptly to emails with any queries we had, and made us feel so calm and welcoming on the day. We cannot thank her enough for making our day so special.
We will never forget it and we will be staying every anniversary. Ashdown Park has a very special place in our hearts.

Review submitted on Thu, 5th of October, 2023

organisation and the service on the day.
Please pass on our thanks to everyone involved, especially to Louise and the whole C&B team who worked so hard on the day; to Stephen who was such an excellent toastmaster; to Darren who drove us beautifully to the ceremony area; to all housekeeping and the waiting staff who looked after us at the dinner on the wedding eve and throughout our stay and on our day; and to the Hotel Duty Manager who looked after us the following day.
Above all, thank you and your colleagues in the Events team very much indeed for all your help and support throughout all the organisation of the wedding from start to finish.
We cannot praise you all enough for making our wedding such a special occasion.

Review submitted on Thu, 5th of October, 2023

prepared arrangements and delicious, well presented food and drinks ensured that everyone felt comfortable and enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent. Even the lavish breakfast for overnight guests did not disappoint.

We thoroughly recommend Ashdown Park for anyone who wants to create a momentous occasion that everyone will always cherish.

Review submitted on Wed, 4th of October, 2023

that was down to you.

Steve, the toast master was incredible! If you was born to do a job, Steve was made for that. He was so lovely and felt like part of the family, I loved him. He told you exactly what was happening next and made you feel at ease at every step.

Ashdown Park staff, were so lovely. Everytime we came, they were so lovely but on the day they gave that extra smile and kind words. You always feel so welcomed at your hotel and we are so excited to celebrate with you every year and relive our special day.

Dylan was amazing and had incredible attention to detail on the decoration of the room. It was beyond my expectations. He was so calm and collective even when there were people who maybe had a bit too much to drink. He dealt with it very professionally.
Also I loved the espresso martinis for me, I'm not a big drinker and loved my little drink for me.
Everything was so easy to pick up in the morning and put away with so much care.

Thank you to everyone in your team. Being in hospitality is never easy but I thought your team did a brilliant job.

Love from
Gaby & Pat

Review submitted on Mon, 2nd of October, 2023

experienced and very good at her job. Ben Brooker is an outstanding manager and did a great job at showing the venue to us and helping us choose Ashdown as our wedding venue. Becky Floyd is a credit to the Hotel and ensured that the day ran perfectly and made sure all of our requests were fulfilled. Iona as Operations manager on the day was exceptional, working very hard and ensuring that our day went flawlessly. Thank you Ashdown Park Hotel, we will be back very soon.

Review submitted on Sun, 16th of October, 2022

us all + even added support and love on the day. 5 stars Claire. You simply made our event utter perfection ✨

Review submitted on Wed, 24th of August, 2022

say nothing was too much trouble. We had a fairytale day in a glorious setting and most people mentioned they thought they were on a movie set!
If you want a perfectly smooth Wedding day, entrust it to the staff at Ashdown Park Hotel.


Review submitted on Thu, 18th of August, 2022

of our dreams during a global pandemic was unimaginable yet you achieved it.

Specifically we would really like to thank Iona. She is a real credit to the hotel; her attitude is flawless, she was able to sort out all of our questions and requests with ease, and she listened patiently to our many changes of opinion with decoration! She had fantastic attention to detail and I’m sure she was a large part of why the day went so well.

We really respected the fact that throughout the whole wedding planning experience (rather longer than originally intended as it was!) we consistently saw the same hotel staff, all of whom remembered us with a smile and made us feel welcome. It was very reassuring to then see the same staff on our wedding day.


Our guests have all commented on the food; nobody could fault it and all the tweaks we made from the menu tasting were all accommodated on the day. Neither me or Ryan managed to be seated for desert and so it was kept aside for us and re-served with cheese which was a lovely touch. I had made some very specific requests to the bar with respect to wine for my dad and that was remembered all evening too without prompt. We honestly could not fault the service.

The venue itself was stunning, the guests were all blown away by the transition from downstairs to upstairs. We want to acknowledge your patience with our indecisiveness on the indoor/outdoor seating with respect to the weather and also accommodating the singer both inside or outside. Finally, the beautiful touch of the embroidered dressing gown gift in our suite was just wonderful. It really was a lovely surprise when we made it back to our suite after the day.


Review submitted on Thu, 4th of August, 2022

spent two years carefully planning our wedding day & the actual day itself could not of been any more perfect!
Tanya our wedding coordinator was fantastic, kind, caring, & her professionalism goes above & beyond the norm! She was so kind to me, I was such an anxious bride & she helped me so much by making decisions & stepping in to advise what was best! She was always approachable, put up with a good few emails from me when I was panicking about something & always responded quickly & with everything answered !
We cannot thank her enough for her expertise as a wedding coordinator! She is tops!
Claire looked after us in between & was equally as helpful & professional & Iona who looked after us during menu tastings & at other intervals was amazing, everyone worked so hard to give us the wedding day of our dreams & we most definitely had that. It was just exquisite from start to finish, we would wholeheartedly recommend Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club to anyone thinking about getting married, if you want a grand affair to a very high standard then Ashdown is the place for you!
Our guests absolutely loved our wedding day & all of them said how amazing it all was & the food was outstanding, it was all absolutely amazing!
Thank you Tanya & all of the team who helped to make our wedding day so very special!
We will be back very soon for dinner & to see everyone involved in our day as we feel part of the Ashdown family ! it was all just wonderful!
See you very soon Ashdown Park!
With thanks & Warmest wishes
Bride & Groom
Karen & Steve

Review submitted on Mon, 1st of August, 2022

efficient with responding to emails and nothing was ever too much. She listened to and answered all our questions leading up to the big day. Milly contacted our suppliers and took so much pressure off of us, I felt really relaxed coming up to the day! The team were amazing on the day and the toastmaster was a great addition who helped get people organised for the photos and direct them to where they should be. The food was absolutely amazing (as always) and the venue is just so beautiful and has the wow factor! Definitely wish we could do our day again as it went by too quickly! Our room for the night was also lovely and the personalised robes were such a lovely touch (I had always wanted an Ashdown dressing gown!)
Can't believe it is all done now, but would love to do it all again! Ashdown were amazing throughout and couldn't have asked for a better day.

Review submitted on Fri, 10th of June, 2022

staff to changes in advance and during the day meant that everything ran smoothly and in a completely stress free way.
All our guests commented on the beauty of the surroundings, the quality of the food and the friendliness of all the staff.
We had a wonderful day and would not hesitate to recommend the hotel to others looking for a wedding venue.

Review submitted on Tue, 15th of March, 2022

friendly, professional, efficient and polite. We felt that everyone went out of their way to make it a magical time for not just us, but all our friends and family. Although the venue did the majority of decorating, I wanted to do a bit of setting up myself on the night before the wedding. The staff even came in at 11:30 pm to see if we were okay and told us they were there for us if we needed anything! I was so impressed to have someone prioritise customer service at nearly midnight!

Everything from planning to the wedding day was a very smooth ride and I do believe a lot of that is down to how great of a team is at Ashdown. I really can't recommend them enough!

Review submitted on Wed, 5th of January, 2022

were there to support me and such kind words that I will treasure for ever.
The afternoon cream tea and drinks were perfection, along with all the flowers and room beautiful arranged even the rose petals on the floor.
Thank you again, you made our day so special .
We can’t wait to return New Year’s Eve.
Janet & Andreas


Review submitted on Wed, 24th of November, 2021

us beforehand, was just a pleasure to work with. She had many ideas and suggestions, when I hadn't even thought of many things. And even though it was small, it didn't feel like it. We had a registry service elsewhere, but when we arrived at the hotel, Iona (our events manager on the day) was ready and waiting with some bubbles for us, which was well received! We were swept into where we needed to be, and when we were busy outside with photos of our own, our wedding party was well looked after and all checked in. All of our rooms were lovely, and our room (especially) was just mind blowing. We felt like royalty. All the staff knew who we were, and we received so many congratulations. It was such a special day! We had a private dinner in the evening, which we really enjoyed. The food was delicious, and Iona and her team were there the entire time. The next morning when we arrived at our breakfast table, the hotel had organised it so that we could all sit together at one big table. Our flower display had been moved as well onto our breakfast table, so we could enjoy it a second time. We felt like our day was still in full force. We stayed an extra night, when our guests checked out, and our dinner that evening (as well) was just delicious. And we had yet another surprise, as the restaurant staff had 'congratulations' written in chocolate on our dessert plates. We literally felt like we owned the place, it was spectacular. I'd recommend Ashdown Park Hotel (and it's staff) in a heart beat. We enjoyed our wedding so much and they all played such a big part in that. We are very grateful to them all! :)

Review submitted on Tue, 23rd of November, 2021

recommended suppliers did a fantastic job at decorating the venue and providing entertainment.
Everything ran very smoothly on the day and we had no complaints at all. We thoroughly recommend Ashdown Park Hotel as a wedding supplier, and want to thank everyone involved for giving us all we ever wanted and more. Thank you!!

Review submitted on Tue, 23rd of November, 2021

pressure and stress out of wedding organising, whilst still ensuring you that it's your day. They tailored everything exactly to our requirements.
We had a small an intimate wedding, and the team fulfilled the brief perfectly, coping with a few last minute tweaks perfectly with absolutely no fuss or bother. If you plan to hold a wedding/event here, you'll certainly be in safe hands. You'll enjoy top service in exquisite surroundings. The team will look after you so well, ensuring you have the most wonderful day. We highly recommended Ashdown Park Hotel for your wedding venue.

Review submitted on Wed, 17th of November, 2021

COVID. We had a fantastic day. Thank you very much!

Review submitted on Wed, 17th of November, 2021

guests are still raving about how beautiful the hotel is, and how amazing everything was! A huge thanks to the kitchen team, waiting staff and a big shout out to Tanya, Iona, Gaetan and David Blight the Toastmaster!
If anyone is looking for a wedding venue, book Ashdown Park Hotel!

Review submitted on Sun, 7th of November, 2021

day.

Review submitted on Tue, 8th of June, 2021

important people and this was so special. We cant say thank you enough or recommend them enough!

Review submitted on Mon, 18th of January, 2021

evening reception was also stunning.

The hospitality staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great day.

The accommodation rooms were also stunning. I would not hesitate to recommend the Ashdown Park hotel as a stunning wedding venue.

Review submitted on Sat, 28th of November, 2020

special thanks to our lovely wedding coordinator Lucy who helped us in the build up to our day. Lucy was more like a Maid of Honour and has become a friend and we are really grateful that we were lucky enough to have you be a part of our special day.

Also, thank you to Braden who looked after us throughout the day and all the staff at Ashdown Park who helped to make our wedding day. We got married on what was one of the hottest days of the year and we really appreciate everyone's hard work, you do a fantastic job.

From the bottom of our hearts thank you,

Mr and Mrs King xx

Review submitted on Wed, 25th of November, 2020

Everything was thought of, the staff at Ashdown Park are exceptionally thoughtful and were always ready to answer a query or help out.

All of our guests were blown away by the venue, the quality of the food and drink and the general ambiance created by Ashdown Park. We would both thoroughly recommend Ashdown park as a venue of choice for holding a wedding. The grounds are stunning with plenty of variety of open spaces for wedding photos. The house is beautiful and the reception rooms are second to none, again plenty of photo opportunities. The choice and quality of the menus excellent. The wedding suite really is beautiful with an amazing view. Thank you all at Ashdown Park for helping to make our wedding such a special and memorable day.

Review submitted on Mon, 23rd of November, 2020

day, where you do not need to worry about a thing, with delicious food, exceptional and personable service and so much more, then this is the venue for you.

Review submitted on Mon, 23rd of November, 2020

accommodating and their attention to detail exceeded our expectations. Every aspect was perfect from the moment we arrived at the hotel.

As soon as you drive in through the entrance gates and you see the splendour of the former mansion house and the beautiful landscaped grounds, you know you have chosen the perfect venue.

Our marriage ceremony was held in the Richard de Wych room overlooking the lovely gardens and was ideal for our small intimate wedding. Although we had our wedding in November, we were very fortunate that the sun was out and there was not a cloud in the sky (how Tanya managed to arrange that is beyond us!!) enabling us to have some very memorable photos in the gardens and outside the hotel, as well as inside the hotel, where character and period furniture abounds.

We all celebrated our marriage with a wonderful Champagne Afternoon Tea, followed by a superb dinner in the evening in the award winning restaurant... the perfect end to a perfect day.

We cannot thank Tanya and the Ashdown Park Hotel enough for ensuring that our 30 year wait to get married was worth waiting for!!


Review submitted on Mon, 16th of November, 2020

the end of the line and made it a stress free experience. We knew everything was under control so we could sit back and enjoy the build up.

The staff were incredible on the day, so attentive and friendly and they served us the most delicious food which everyone complimented. Even Having the 15 person limit, the venue felt grand, but so cosy, warm and welcoming at the same time.

Despite the social distancing rules, the venue managed to lay out our tables in a way that we didn’t feel the room swallowed us up, instead, it felt like a very fancy family dinner, surrounded by the venue’s stained glass windows, our gorgeous flowers, hurricane lamps and warm lighting.

All we have is magical memories from 2/10/2020, from start to finish. Ashdown Park Hotel was a place we always imagined tying the knot, and it completely lived up to our expectations, if not more than we had imagined. We would highly recommend Ashdown as the perfect wedding venue, knowing with confidence that any future husband and wife will have the best day together and will be made to feel like royalty!

Thank you so much to the whole team!

Review submitted on Sun, 15th of November, 2020

considering having their wedding there!

Review submitted on Sat, 14th of November, 2020

wedding planner made sure that everything ran smoothly and ensured that we didn't have to get stressed, worried or lift a finger. The venue had so much to offer and delivered the Most exceptional wedding.

All of our guests commented on how amazing the day was and what a beautiful venue we had chosen. A lot of guests said it was, by far, the best wedding they had ever been to and that was definitely down to all of the staff! The food was to die for too which is very rare when catering for a wedding party as large as ours. We always say we wish we could relive the day because it was truly out of this world.

Thank you Ashdown Park.

Review submitted on Sat, 14th of November, 2020

made our dream a reality, we will treasure our special day forever.

Review submitted on Wed, 11th of November, 2020

immediate families (June 2020- in the mist of total lockdown) Tanya was so helpful and kind making a very hard and stressful decision feel like a weight had been lifted!

Once the hotel reopened, Sara took over our wedding coordinations and from our first face to face appointment she had completely calmed any nerves and anxieties we had and continued to be our support network up until the day before our wedding (Sara was not on shift that day but arranged to have a meeting with me and her colleague Lucy to run through everything and any last details)

Our day had arrived.... and I can honestly say the day couldn’t have gone any better! Lucy was amazing from Checking on me first thing, to helping me in my dress, to accompanying us on our Photoshoot.

Food was absolutely incredible and service Amazing, which we’d like to thank Gaetan for overseeing everything up until the very end.

Honestly our wedding day was utterly faultless and I cant thank everyone that helped us. Under the current circumstances, we were concerned how the day would be run but honestly the best decision we made.

And now we get to do it all again in April 2022.

Thanks you again. Mr & mrs Taylor

Review submitted on Sat, 3rd of October, 2020

so much for everything you did for us.

Review submitted on Mon, 28th of September, 2020

presence - We couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator. On the day, Braydon was the perfect operations manager, he was there Right at the moments that we would need him - We really do thank him, Sara and the rest of the staff for making it such a special day for Us.
The chapel is an absolutely stunning location to hold a wedding - we cant thank you enough for giving Us this upgrade. It made our day extra special.
The bath robes were a lovely surprise - what a great gift!

We have received several afternoon teas as gifts so we look forward to being back at Ashdown soon!

Thank you all for the best day ever!!

Review submitted on Mon, 21st of September, 2020

hotel as a wedding venue!

Review submitted on Tue, 1st of September, 2020

sometimes stressful process of wedding planning. Everything we needed was done for us, and every question we had no matter how small or silly was answered with professionalism and courtesy and understanding.

The venue itself is beautiful and has such character, it is not every day you can have a civil wedding ceremony surrounded by the most beautiful stained glass usually reserved for churches and cathedrals. Each room has character and uniqueness that follows through every interaction you will have with the venue and its staff. The level of service on display from each and every single member of staff has been one of the most common threads of feedback we have had from our guests. They were all bowled over by the staff and how they were all made to feel during their stay at the venue.

The wedding day itself was run with effortless efficiency by the team, we never had to look too far for help or assistance, or even at one point another glass of champagne of some canapés for the Bride who had missed them while having photos taken - again an incredible attention to detail and level of attentiveness we hadn't quite expected.

In summation, 18 months of planning resulted in the most wonderful day that we will look back on and treasure fondly for all out years to come and we simply could not have done it without the help, care and hard work of every single team member we met and interacted with. I will go out of my way to recommend the venue to anyone who wants to listen to me and I honestly believe that anyone who chooses this fabulous venue for their own special day will not be disappointed.

Our heartfelt thanks to Tanya, Braden, Claire and all the team!

Helen & Colm


Review submitted on Tue, 7th of April, 2020

contact.

As soon as we walked into into the Chapel in Ashdown Park, we knew this was it! It was the only venue we went to see and we loved how unique it is – it is a beautiful setting and every little detail has been thought of!

Nothing was too much trouble in the run up to the wedding and everything was handled very smoothly. Both you and Braden are amazing and couldn’t do enough for us.

The day itself was absolutely incredible, the feel of the venue, the food and the service! Everything was taken care of, allowing us to enjoy the most amazing day! I wish we could do all of it again!! Every person at the wedding commented on how beautiful the venue was and many commented that they had wedding envy!

Warm regards,
Philomène & Peter

Review submitted on Mon, 23rd of March, 2020

sometimes stressful process of wedding planning. Everything we needed was done for us, and every question we had no matter how small or silly was answered with professionalism and courtesy and understanding.

The venue itself is beautiful and has such character, it is not everyday you can have a civil wedding ceremony surrounded by the most beautiful stained glass usually reserved for churches and cathedrals. Each room has character and uniqueness that follows through every interaction you will have with the venue and its staff. The level of service on display from each and every single member of staff has been one of the most common threads of feedback we have had from our guests. They were all bowled over by the staff and how they were all made to feel during their stay at the venue.

The wedding day itself was run with effortless efficiency by the team, we never had to look too far for help or assistance, or even at one point another glass of champagne of some canapes for the Bride who had missed them while having photos taken - again an incredible attention to detail and level of attentiveness we hadn't quite expected.

In summation, 18 months of planning resulted in the most wonderful day that we will look back on and treasure fondly for all out years to come and we simply could not have done it without the help, care and hard work of every single team member we met and interacted with. I will go out of my way to recommend the venue to anyone who wants to listen to me and I honestly believe that anyone who chooses this fabulous venue for their own special day will not be disappointed.

Our heartfelt thanks to Tanya, Braden, Claire and all the team!

Helen & Colm

Review submitted on Tue, 10th of March, 2020

planning, nothing was ever too much trouble. Even when we did differ on something the response was from a 'let's sort this out' attitude and everything was perfect. We initially had Ellie be our Event co-ordinator and she was fantastic. A year in she unfortunately left and Lucy Bueno was her replacement. At first we were nervous to have someone new be in charge of the most important day of our lives but after meeting Lucy we knew that we were in safe hands.
Nothing was too much trouble for Lucy and on the day she was fantastic. When my car arrived at the Hotel, Lucy was on hand with a glass of water and something that seems so small really helped calm the nerves at that point. Lucy was also fantastic in liasing with suppliers that I had booked along the way.
The day went off without a hitch and this is thanks to Lucy and Braiden. Braiden stayed until the very end and dealt with any small issues throughout the evening. The food was phenomenal and the waiting staff were polite and helpful.
We honestly cannot thank the team at Ashdown Park enough and we would love to do our day all over again!
Olivia and Aidan

Review submitted on Tue, 22nd of October, 2019

gracious, welcoming and caring they looked after all our needs. The hotel was such a stunning venue, I was sad that the weather wasn't great for the day to be outside but it didn't matter because the converted chapel was so stunning our guests loved it. Thank you for helping us have an unforgettable wedding, with so many happy memories. Morag and Danny

Review submitted on Mon, 14th of October, 2019

we saw the Harry Clarke room it had the wow factor and it did not disappoint on the day. We would thoroughly recommend anyone to use Ashdown Park Hotel as their wedding venue! Thank you for helping making our day perfect!

Review submitted on Sun, 9th of June, 2019

become more of a friend rather than our wedding planner and took all the stress out of everything.
All I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our day, one we will never forget.



Review submitted on Tue, 11th of December, 2018

the run up.
Couldn’t be happier!
Jason and Katherine


Review submitted on Mon, 26th of November, 2018

anything about our wedding day, it was truly the best day of our lives!
Thank you Ashdown Park for all your help and making it so special.

Lots of love Toby and Charlie

Review submitted on Thu, 15th of November, 2018

day. It really made it extra special for us. Being such a unique venue, it really was the only place we wanted to hold our wedding. We were lucky enough to view it first and we quickly decided that nowhere else was going to come close. The service on the day was amazing. Everything ran to time, which was ensured by all of the staff and the toastmaster. On the day we had 2 coordinators to ensure that we have a point of contact at all times if we needed anything. We had so many positive comments from our guests for the food. They were extremely accommodating for anyone with dietary requirements for the wedding breakfast, and even provided Gluten free canapés which we didn't even request so that was a lovely touch!

The venue arranged a private breakfast room for us the morning after the wedding, which was so lovely for all of guests to enjoy, they also put a note under each of their doors the night before to ensure they knew where it was. We also stayed an extra night, and the following morning they had reserved us a table for breakfast with our name on a place card, this was SUCH a lovely touch and we appreciated them doing it without us even asking!!

All of our guests loved the accommodation, and being able to have the ceremony and the reception in one place really makes this such an ideal venue. It is ideal for an indoor or outdoor wedding as there are so many different spaces available to use which are all equally beautiful. The venue are extremely good at recommending exactly what will work best, but are also very flexible with any requests which you may have. All in all, I cannot recommend it enough! Great staff and a truly WONDERFUL wedding we will never forget!!

Review submitted on Thu, 27th of September, 2018

newly married couple, I cannot fault the seamless and effortless service of all the staff at Ashdown Park Hotel. Our highly dedicated, and extremely patient, wedding co-ordinator Sara could not have done enough for us! She helped organise pretty much EVERYTHING for us. From menu tasting, to rooms for guests, to printing off my wedding vows the morning of the wedding. She has been an absolute joy to have help with our wedding and we couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable, understanding, supportive and dedicated co-ordinator. All the staff at Ashdown were extremely helpful with getting everything organised to day before the wedding, helping to store our bouquets, wedding favours, table names and so on. I cannot fault a single part of our day, even down to the toastmaster keeping everyone in check, he made everyone smile! I would absolutely highly recommend Ashdown to anybody who is looking for the perfect venue. Its picturesque grounds, beautiful lakes and timelessly historic buildings make for the perfect and ideal scene for any wedding photos. Thank you to every member of the Ashdown Park team who helped to bring our perfect day together and making our dreams come true.

Review submitted on Sun, 16th of September, 2018

the week leading up to the wedding, I was full of nerves, although our meeting with Sara (wedding coordinator) soon reassured us that everything was ok. Where possible we were helped with all the requests that we had - pop up bars upstairs, our choice of food and any special room requests for guests who needed better accessibility. We were fortunate to have a beautiful day and from start to finish the hotel staff truly excelled themselves - all the waiters and waitresses I never fully had a chance to meet, the chefs behind the scenes, the room maids, bar staff, receptionists and concierge. My friends and family two weeks later are still talking about the wedding and were astonished by how beautiful the venue was - many referring to it as a fairytale wedding. The wedding breakfast matched fine dining restaurants in London and the presentation of the tables were immaculate. I couldn’t help but feel like the happiest bride alive seeing the venue in all its glory, it was everything I could have imagined. The hard work of all staff involved meant the day and evening ran like clock work; they were polite, efficient and experienced. Our wedding coordinator was a brilliant listener and I never felt as though I needed to repeat any fine details. On the morning of the wedding, she finalised all the tables, received an order I was waiting for and pieced everything together for us - completely fulfilling our expectations. I can’t thank you enough for putting together the best day of our lives, we were also impressed with your recommended suppliers - Darren Charles (photography), cut above (videographers) and P.Williams (DJ) were fantastic. Thank you Ashdown Park x

Review submitted on Sat, 15th of September, 2018

Sara Hewitt, she's professional, has attention to detail, patient and efficient! Without her, the wedding wouldn't have been that smooth and flawless! We are so pleased that this dog friendly hotel allowed our beloved little westie join us all day long both indoor and outdoors, even having a seat during the wedding breakfast lol.
Thank you again and we will be back for our anniversary celebrations next year :)

Review submitted on Thu, 16th of August, 2018

didn't have to worry about anything as she had it all covered!
She helped organise the children on the day (which is a task with my kids!) but she made it all so effortless. Throughout the wedding planning she was always there to call or email if ever I needed to ask anything or needed help with anything, I honestly think we wouldn't have been able to do it all if it wasn't for Sara and all her help.
She is the best!
We had our wedding on the hottest day of the year which was a tad hot for me in my dress, but the staff were so helpful making sure I had enough fans around to cool me down they made me feel like a princess for the day and I am so grateful for all of their efforts.
The staff at Ashdown take so much pride in their jobs and you can definitely see that!
Our wedding day was the best day and it was all down to the people at Ashdown Park, I cannot thank them enough, I wish we could do it all again, it will truly be a day we will never forget, thank you everyone x

Review submitted on Sat, 4th of August, 2018

anything.


Kind regards
Nikki


Review submitted on Thu, 4th of January, 2018

you put into giving us such a special day not only us but our guests will never forget.
Stephen the master of ceremonies was wonderful please thank him also for us.

Kindest Regards
Christine and Keven Axell


Review submitted on Fri, 29th of December, 2017

weather and could make full use of the stunning grounds. Everyone commented on how lovely the venue was and the food which was excellent and catered to a number of dietary requirements without fuss or making those people feel awkward. We didn't have to worry about anything on the day as everything was carried out perfectly by the staff and adapted to whatever was needed. The high quality of service carried on the following day for breakfast with our guests in our own private room and we were delighted to see the flowers from our wedding breakfast tables set out on the breakfast tables too which was a nice touch. We can't recommend Ashdown Park highly enough.

Review submitted on Sun, 3rd of April, 2016

other guests in the hotel, we were made to feel as if we had the whole place to ourselves. The reception suite itself with the stained glass windows helps provide that extra wow factor during the meal and into the evening.

From our initial meeting through to the day itself, Lauren and her team were incredibly helpful, no request was too big or difficult to source and during the reception, Richard, his team and our Toastmaster helped ensure a smooth transition between each stage of the day and that we and our guests were all very well looked after. We would highly recommend Ashdown Park to anyone looking to hold their wedding there and will certainly be back for a visit again very soon!

Review submitted on Mon, 19th of October, 2015

the start to the very end of our wedding day. Scott & Richard who managed the whole day were absolutely terrific! There support, professionalism and expertise towards everyone was 10/10. Not forgetting all the hotel staff, chef's and waiters who helped make our day extra special. The food was outstanding, although we knew what to expect after our menu tasting- you certainly did not let us down!
Ashdown Park Hotel is the most stunning venue with beautiful grounds and surroundings of the Ashdown Forest. With the wedding ceremony and breakfast taking place in the former chapel that is part of the hotel, it made sure we set apart from other hotel guests, which is fantastic. It honestly felt like we had the whole hotel to ourselves for that day.

Some of our guests stayed the night before the wedding and mentioned how wonderful all the staff were to deal with. Myself (Bride) and Chief Bridesmaid were upgraded to a beautiful suite to start of our experience with Ashdown Park.

The whole day itself, went so smoothly- i couldn't imagine we could have done it without the support and help of your whole team there at Ashdown. From the toastmaster to the hotel staff, and Lauren our wedding co-ordinator. It truly was the most magical day of our lives. I would certainly recommend anyone who is looking for the wow factor venue to visit Ashdown Park Hotel.

So to everyone there who helped with our special day, THANK YOU. And a massive thank you for our personalised dressing gowns, which were there to greet us in wrapped ribbon in our bridal suite the night of our wedding. What a lovely surprise! You defiantly made it official then!

Kyle & Verity (Mr & Mrs Bodycombe)

Review submitted on Thu, 10th of September, 2015

were the guest rooms & bridal suite... There are deer on the grounds & a lovely lake & fountains where we had a lot of our photos taken.
The chapel area with the tall stained glass windows made sure our wedding was one to remember - the room looked amazing & topped with a live band & great food, the day was all we could have wished for. Our wedding breakfast & evening buffet with loads of cheese & biscuits, mini burgers, mini fish & chips, mini hot dogs etc were delicious & our guests loved it!
I recommend Ashdown Park to other brides & can honestly say the service, food, grounds etc were all excellent. As soon as we drove into the grounds we knew it was the venue for us :-)

Review submitted on Sat, 30th of May, 2015

tasty lamb. We would also like to especially give a big thank you Richard (the events Manager) who took good care of us for the whole day checking in with us often and always delivering 100% customer satisfaction.

We shall definately be coming back again!

Review submitted on Mon, 4th of May, 2015

like clock work. All the staff involved were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble, everybody agreed that they did an outstanding job.
Ashdown made our special day one to really remember for all the right reasons.



Review submitted on Mon, 9th of March, 2015

venue and ensuring everything ran smoothly. I had organised a surprise band for my husband and the staff were extremely helpful in greeting the band and making sure that my husband was unaware of them until they started playing after the ceremony.
The hotel provide you with recommended suppliers which was extremely helpful.
We and all of our guests had the most amazing time and would highly reccomend this venue!!

Review submitted on Tue, 17th of February, 2015

wedding breakfast chapel room and its own bar. Its totally self contained and apart from the hotel (but still accessible via a corridor to the hotel, if its raining) so you don't have to worry about other hotel guests walking in to your wedding reception. The bar is ran at pub prices too, which was a big plus in our book. The food is exquisite and there is plenty of it.
We had 135 people for the ceremony & wedding breakfast and a further 50 guests in the evening. Everything from day one of booking our wedding, to the day after our wedding ran like clockwork. This was all down to the very experienced staff, not just Lauren & Richard and their team who were exceptional, but also the reservation, concierge, housekeeping, kitchen and waiting staff. They all know their jobs and everyone was so helpful and not at all pretentious (like so many other hotels) which made all the bridal party and our guests feel very relaxed.
Approx 80 of our guests stayed overnight and Lauren arranged for us to have a private breakfast the next day which prolonged our time spent with family members who had traveled from all over the world.
Our guests have not stopped commenting on our wedding day and we have had so many people say it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The venue, staff and hotels recommended suppliers are all top notch. If you want a wedding that you and your guests will remember forever then this is the venue for you. We couldn't have wished for a more perfect day and have already booked to return for our first wedding anniversary! Thank you to everyone at The Ashdown Park for making our wedding magical and beyond our wildest dreams. Mr & Mrs James!

Review submitted on Thu, 11th of December, 2014

location it would be easy for the Hotel, to provide a wedding without such an effort, so its great to have the best of both worlds. A special thank you to Lauren for the personal attention I received on my day, and helping me to re-arrange a few last minute problems.

We will definitely be returning for our 1st wedding anniversary, as this was the place where the proposal happened, so Ashdown has a place in our hearts.


From
Julie and Paul Langridge

Review submitted on Thu, 2nd of October, 2014

is beautiful and the Jakob-Henniker Suite where the ceremony and wedding breakfast were held is a lovely room with lots of light, and although the room is next to the main hotel entrance you would never know it once inside. The gardens are amazing and the perfect setting for photos, we were able to use the walled gardens and also have some pictures taken by the lake in front of the fountain. We would definately recommend the Ashdown Park Hotel to any prospective couple planning their big day!

Review submitted on Wed, 16th of July, 2014

brilliant. Nothing was too much for them. To have our Champagne and Canapes in the Secret Garden started our party off so well. The wedding breakfast was delicious and all of guests had a thoroughly wonderful day. We had approx. 20 guests stay the night and we were given a private dining room for our breakfast the next morning which rounded our special day/weekend off completely. I would highly recommend this venue and trust the Team's expertise in the perfect running of your special day.

Our photographer commented that he had probably never been to such an attractive venue, he found the grounds stunning, perfect for a Bride & Groom to have photographs taken in.

Thank you Richard, Lauren and team for making our Wedding Day a wonderful day to remember.

Review submitted on Fri, 9th of May, 2014