Orchardleigh House
Up to 41 Victorian rooms with marble fireplaces and views over the parkland and lake, sleeping as many as 82.
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Somerset · Country house
Orchardleigh House
Victorian family-owned estate with a private church and lake near Frome, Somerset
5.01 review£7,901Starting fromsee what it includes
Up to 250Guestsseated for dinner
41Bedroomssleeps 85 on site
31 kmNearest airportBristol
Orchardleigh House is a Victorian mansion at the centre of a 500-acre private estate near Frome, with a private church, a 23-acre lake and five accommodation properties.
Orchardleigh House is a Victorian mansion at the centre of a private, family-owned estate of 500 acres near Frome in Somerset. A 3-mile drive crosses the parkland, which includes a 23-acre lake, ancient woodland and an 18-hole golf course. Bath is 15 minutes away and Bristol Airport 45 minutes.
Two kinds of wedding are offered. House weddings take 60 to 144 guests in the mansion, using its state rooms, private church and terraces. Estate weddings are arranged for 120 to 250 guests and use the whole grounds. Packages last from one to four days and cover accommodation, meals and activities such as golf, fishing and shooting. The house has 41 bedrooms, and Orchardleigh Castle, Murtry Lodge, The Boathouse and Lewis Lodge bring the total to as many as 165 guests. The Peacock and Stag, the estate restaurant, cooks bespoke menus from seasonal Somerset produce, and meals across the whole event period are included in the packages. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM.
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Orchardleigh Weddings
At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Near Frome, Somerset
- Capacity
- House weddings 60 to 144, estate weddings 120 to 250
- Stay
- 41 rooms in the house, up to 165 across five properties
- Ceremony
- Private church or civil licence in the house
- Price
- House weddings from £7,901 in winter
- Exclusive use
- Full estate, packages of one to four days
- Catering
- In-house, The Peacock and Stag
- Nearest airport
- Bristol, 45 minutes by road
- Activities
- Golf, fishing, shooting and hot tubs
A family estate in the Somerset parkland
Orchardleigh House is a Victorian mansion in 500 acres of parkland near Frome, still privately and family owned. A 3-mile private drive leads through lawns, woodland and a 23-acre lake to the house, which keeps marble fireplaces, chandeliers and gilded detailing.
House weddings and estate weddings
House weddings use the state rooms, private church and sunlit terraces for 60 to 144 guests. Estate weddings stretch to 250 guests and draw on the whole grounds. Both run for one to four days, taking in golf, fishing, shooting and hot tubs between the celebrations.
Five places to stay and one restaurant
Guests sleep in the house, Orchardleigh Castle, Murtry Lodge, The Boathouse on the lake and Lewis Lodge, with room for up to 165 in all. The Peacock and Stag handles every meal, from the rehearsal dinner to the post-wedding feast.
Private church
A church on the estate provides a distinctive setting for the ceremony.
23-acre lake
Water and ancient woodland frame the grounds around the house.
Victorian state rooms
Marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers and gilded details dress the ceremony and reception rooms.
Five accommodation properties
The house, Orchardleigh Castle, Murtry Lodge, The Boathouse and Lewis Lodge sleep up to 165 guests.
The Peacock and Stag
The estate restaurant cooks bespoke menus from seasonal Somerset produce.
Golf, fishing and shooting
An 18-hole golf course and estate sports fill the days around the wedding.
Accommodation
41 rooms and suites
Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Orchardleigh House, to yourselves
The house and the full estate are reserved for the wedding, in packages of one to four days.
- Orchardleigh House and the estate
- Private church and lake
- Five accommodation properties
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Location
Somerset
Guests arrive along a 3-mile private drive through the parkland. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The estate is 15 minutes from Bath and under two hours from London by road.
Bristol (BRS)31 km
Cardiff (CWL)73 km
Orchardleigh House
Orchardleigh House, Orchardleigh Park, Frome, Somerset, England
Things to do nearby
- Bath
- Frome
- Bristol Temple Meads
- Estate golf, fishing and shooting
Getting there
- Bristol (BRS)
- Cardiff (CWL)
Nearest station
Frome (Great Western Railway) is the nearest station, about 1.6 miles from the venue in a straight line.
Pricing and what to expect
What a wedding here costs
From£7,901House weddings, winter, from
Typically includes
House weddings from £7,901 in winter and £11,987 in summer (60 guests)
Exclusive use of the house and estate
State rooms for ceremony and reception
Private church or civil licensing for the ceremony
Night-before stay at Orchardleigh Castle or Murtry Lodge
Night-after stay at The Boathouse
All meals across the event period
Golf, fishing, shooting and hot tub access
Capacity
- Guests who can stay85
Reviews
What guests say
5.0 1 review
Wedding
Absolutely breathtaking
Breathtaking. Orchardleigh has provided me with undoubtedly the best and most beautiful day of mine and my husbands lives. To start with, the venue was a source of amazement for each guest, with many of them noting that this venue is the best they have ever seen. They also offered numerous compliments on how well the day was run. It is a fairytale wedding venue, anyone should be honoured if they get the chance to get married here! Thank you to our coordinator, Annamarie, who provided Leo and me with so much comfort, and her calmness kept each nerve at bay. She was well-suited for her job role and deserves immense credit. Our photographers, The FX Works, were terrific - so patient, attentive, genuinely lovely and personable people who were a joy to share the day with; they communicated brilliantly up to the day and continued this throughout. Would highly recommend. I have attached one photo below to show the quality. The three-day package is highly worth it, and I have such beautiful memories that I will never forget.
Frequently asked questions
Orchardleigh House
What wedding formats does Orchardleigh offer?
There are two. House weddings take 60 to 144 guests in the Victorian mansion, and estate weddings are arranged for 120 to 250 guests across the full 500 acres and all five accommodation properties.
How much does a house wedding cost?
House weddings start at £7,901 in winter and £11,987 in summer for 60 guests. Packages include accommodation, meals and estate activities across the event period. Estate weddings are priced individually.
How long does a wedding last?
Packages run for one, two, three or four days, with dancing until dawn and activities such as golf, fishing and shooting between celebrations.
Where can the ceremony take place?
Couples can marry in the private church or have a civil ceremony in the mansion's state rooms. Terraces overlook the grounds for drinks.
How many people can stay on the estate?
The house has 41 bedrooms and sleeps up to 85. Orchardleigh Castle, Murtry Lodge, The Boathouse and Lewis Lodge bring the total to as many as 165 guests.
Who prepares the food?
The Peacock and Stag, the estate restaurant, cooks bespoke wedding menus from the Somerset larder and seasonal produce. Meals across the whole event period are part of the package.
What is not included?
Floristry and styling, officiant fees for church ceremonies, external entertainment, international transfers and activities beyond the package are extra.
How do guests get here?
Orchardleigh is 15 minutes from Bath, 45 minutes from Bristol Airport and under two hours from London. Heathrow takes about an hour and a half, and a helicopter landing is available.
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