ORCHARDLEIGH ESTATE A truly romantic Country Estate Wedding Pack 2 - Orchardleigh Estate Welcome to Orchardleigh Estate Orchardleigh is a private and family owned estate located in the heart of the countryside, 10 miles from the historic City of Bath. Set amongst 500 acres of parkland and lakes, Orchardleigh Estate offers a beautiful 19th century stately home with stunning gardens; as well as two parish churches, an 18 hole golf course and plenty of luxurious accommodation for up to 85 guests. Orchardleigh Estate - 3 The enchanting array of backdrops ‘make Orchardleigh House the perfect location throughout the seasons ̓ 04 - Orchardleigh Estate Exclusively Yours Nestled at the heart of the estate, Orchardleigh House is an elegant 19th century Victorian stately home that will provide the ultimate fairytale setting for your wedding. The enchanting array of backdrops make Orchardleigh House the perfect location throughout the seasons, with stunning gardens for basking in the summer sunshine and cosy open fires in winter. You will enjoy exclusive use of the house, including The Great Hall, Ballroom, Library, Morning Room and Billiard Room, as well as the surrounding grounds and gardens. Our aim is for you and your guests to experience the enjoyment of the house as if it were your own. Our wedding packages offer all you need for the wedding of your dreams; from our Three Day all inclusive Wedding Package to Exclusive Dry Hire – the options are endless at Orchardleigh. Orchardleigh Estate - 05 Civil Ceremony Orchardleigh House offers a variety of areas licensed to hold Civil Ceremonies, both inside and out. The Belvedere The Woodland This breathtaking outdoor ceremony area can seat up to This unique outdoor ceremony area offers a peaceful 144 guests. woodland setting with the tall trees providing a striking backdrop. As the name suggests, this stunning space offers the most beautiful views across the estate and beyond. Hidden within a clearing in the trees, just a stones Make your entrance from the Vestibule and say your throw from the house, you will say your vows surrounded vows in the great outdoors by the majesty of nature. You may even have a few uninvited guests watching from their perches in the . trees as you say ‘I do’! The Ballroom Elegant architecture coupled with the most beautiful unspoilt views across the estate. The Ballroom offers a The Great Hall stunning space to say your vows. The Great Hall is the largest of our indoor ceremony areas, seating up to 144 guests. Seating up to 100 guests, you will say ‘I do’ in front of the large ornate windows with the sweeping hills of the estate The grand stair case sweeps down directly into the as your backdrop. Great Hall providing a fairytale entrance to begin your walk down the aisle. Complete with large open fires, The Great Hall is a great choice for cosy Winter weddings. 06 - Orchardleigh Estate The Belvedere The Ballroom The Woodland The Great Hall Orchardleigh Estate - 07 08 - Orchardleigh Estate Estate Churches Not only is Orchardleigh House fully licensed to hold civil ceremonies inside and out, those who wish to have a religious ceremony can opt to marry in one of the three nearby churches. St Mary’s Church All Saints, Lullington St Mary’s Church is located at the heart of the estate and All Saints Church is situated at the north entrance to the is available for religious ceremonies with an advised estate, in the traditional English village of Lullington. capacity of up to 100 guests. The church is approximately a 5 minute drive from the Orchardleigh House and The Walled Garden. St. Mary´s enjoys the unique setting of being at the edge of a lake with a moat around it and is often referred to as All Saints is a stunning bright and airy church that can ´The Island Church.´ It’s remoteness means there is no accommodate up to 150 wedding guests. electricity supply to the church so all services are candlelit and the organ is pumped by hand. St John’s Church St John’s Church is located two miles from Orchardleigh The picturesque setting, the lack of electricity and the Estate in Frome. This large parish church can seat up to traditional services mean that those who visit the church 350 guests; fitting for a town that was larger than Bath enjoy an unforgettable experience. Many of the regular until 1650. congregation travel miles in order to be here, and would miss the character (and characters) of this unique church. This magnificent Church is a Grade 1 listed building and lies a short distance up a hill from the town center. For further information and to discuss your wedding in more detail, please contact St John’s Parish Office on 01373 462325. Orchardleigh Estate - 09 Drinks Reception After saying ‘I do’, reception drinks and canapés can be served on the terrace overlooking the stunning formal gardens or in the Vestibule. From Champagne to Cocktails, we offer a huge variety of reception drinks and will do our very best to source particular drinks on request. We also offer a mouthwatering selection of Canapés, which can be tailored to suit your tastes and compliment your special day. 10 - Orchardleigh Estate Orchardleigh Estate - 11 12 - Orchardleigh Estate Wedding Breakfast Orchardleigh House’s grand and elegant ballroom provides a perfect space for the wedding breakfast, seating up to 162 guests. Combining the most ornate ceiling and décor with breathtaking views across the estate, there is no finer setting to wow your guests and enjoy your first delicious meal as newlyweds. We pride ourselves on serving only the finest quality food and wherever possible use only ingredients that are grown, reared and produced on the estate farm or that are sourced from trusted local suppliers. We offer a selection of delicious menus and our Executive Head Chef will work with you to carefully design the perfect menu for your big day. Orchardleigh Estate - 13 Evening Celebrations As Orchardleigh has no neighbours, the bar can stay open until dawn – so we will keep the party alive until you say stop! Use the rooms and spaces however you wish and transform the house into your ultimate party venue. Popular choices include casinos, photo booths, fireworks and even silent discos – the choice really is yours! 14 - Orchardleigh Estate Orchardleigh Estate - 15 16 - Orchardleigh Estate Orchardleigh Accommodation Orchardleigh House offers accommodation for up to 85 guests within 41 opulent bedrooms in the main house and cottage courtyard. Orchardleigh House can sleep up to 85 guests, and we can also provide a further 10 extra beds for children which can be placed in certain rooms to your requirements. From our seven opulent Suites and variety of Superior Rooms to our Standard Doubles and Twins. Orchardleigh Estate - 17 Three Day Weddings Extend your celebrations with our Three Day Wedding Package and stay on the estate the night before and after your big day. The Night Before Ever dreamt of waking up in your own private castle? Orchardleigh Castle has its own private garden complete There is no finer place to wake up on the morning of your with hot tub (perfect to kick start your celebrations in style) wedding than Orchardleigh Castle! and the large, bright and airy kitchen and dining area is perfect for your morning preparations. Sleeping up to 12 guests, Orchardleigh Castle offers the perfect place to celebrate the evening before your wedding surrounded by your family and friends. 18 - Orchardleigh Estate The Night After Sat peacefully on the bank of a beautiful 35 acre lake, During your stay, enjoy a glass (or two!) of bubbles in the Orchardleigh’s palladium Boat House offers total seclusion Hot Tub overlooking the lake. There truly is no finer way to and stunning surroundings for you to reflect, relax and begin married life. recover after your big day. Recently renovated, The Boat House offers all you need for the most relaxing and luxurious stay, including a romantic living area complete with open fireplace. Orchardleigh Estate - 19 Chauffeur Driven Bridal Cars We have a wonderful selection of cars to Bentley Continental GTC in help make your wedding day extra special. £300.00 Silverlake Blue All of our wedding cars are garaged on site, meaning that you can always opt for a different car within our fleet on the Rolls Royce Phantom £350.00 morning of your wedding. in Maroon Hire of our bridal cars includes a uniformed chauffeur. 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud £300.00 Prices quoted are for use on the estate or to All Saints, III in Masons Black Lullington. All prices are inclusive of VAT. All cars are available subject to serviceability. Roll down & gently back If you simply can’t decide which car to choose, opt for our super package and roll down to the Church in the Rolls Royce Phantom and travel gently back in the Bentley Continental or vice versa for £320. 20 - Orchardleigh Estate Orchardleigh Aviation Longranger Helicopter Powered by a Rolls Royce turbine engine, The Bell Longranger helicopter carries 6 passengers in complete comfort with a cruising speed of 130mph. The Longranger is a great way to make an entrance as newlyweds or perhaps a quick trip around the estate for you and your guests. Available to hire ex pilot from £400 per half flying hour. Aircraft bookings are taken subject to weather and serviceability of aircraft. Orchardleigh Estate - 21 Orchardleigh Boating The Gondola The Jolly Roger Arrive at St Mary’s island church in our beautiful Invite your guests to sail alongside you in The Jolly authentic gondola and enjoy a glass of Champagne or Roger.