Ashton Lodge Country House - EXCLUSIVE USE VENUE Reviews
Ashton Lodge Country House - EXCLUSIVE USE VENUE
Rugby, Warwickshire4.9 out of 5 rating, 124 reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
124 reviews
98% recommend it
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Katie V. Sent on 20/10/2024Perfect Wedding Venue in the Countryside
We couldn't have been happier to have tied the knot at Ashton Lodge and our wedding day was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Our guests all remarked on how beautiful the venue is and how good the food is (especially the evening pizzas!). Thank you particularly to Mia who helped us with all our planning and Emma who was the perfect wedding coordinator on the day. Her attention to detail was unmatched and we didn't want for anything on the day; it was all so seamless. Thank you so much to everyone for everything! -
Kg Sent on 14/07/2024
The best day ever!!
Ashton lodge country house, wow! We fell in love with it on our first viewing, went away and a few days later had booked it.
Mia was our contact at the venue and was there on our wedding day. It was the perfect venue, and many of our guests have since said how lovely it was. The whole wedding day was co-ordinated well, and our wedding could not have gone any better!! We had the best day!
Sometimes, food at weddings isn’t the best because they have to cater for a large group, but the food at Ashton Lodge was good quality, presented well and plenty of it!
Thank you to all the staff who worked our wedding day, everyone was friendly and approachable. -
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Mrs L. Sent on 14/06/2024The Most Perfect Wedding Day
Wow I honestly don’t know where to start!
From the moment we first ever stepped foot into Ashton Lodge we knew this was the place we wanted to get married
The most stunning venue from the very moment you drive up it’s winding driveway
The large garden surrounded by countryside makes you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere however its location is really moments away from civilisation and so easy to find. So many beautiful spots throughout the grounds for photos (we are still awaiting for our professional photos to come back but are so excited to see them)
The country house oozes in class with a modern twist. The decor is beautiful and we personally didn’t feel the need to really add much to it other than some personal touches. We used Ashton Lodges own centre pieces for the tables which were beautiful.
We personally wanted a venue that had everything we needed in one place and Ashton Lodge certainly ticked all those boxes;
The dressing room was calming and a perfect space for myself and my bridal party to relax and enjoy getting ready on the morning together. I would definitely recommend the breakfast platter, the fresh pastries and fruit was a lovely touch.
It’s stunning ceremony room is so bright and fresh
The lounge bar area is cozy but ample size
The marquee is airy and spacious but still allows for a more intimate feel
All the bedrooms are spacious each with their own bathroom making guests stay very comfortable
The food was just out of this world, all our guests raved about how fresh, delicious and generous the portions were!
And finally the staff… Karen looked after us on the final planning of our wedding and also on our big day and she went above and beyond to ensure that everything went the way we had wanted, being attentive to us as bride and groom ensuring we had everything we needed throughout the day. All the waiting staff and bar staff were extremely welcoming and friendly throughout the day and night.
Breakfast the next morning was also delicious and all of our decor etc was tidily packed and ready for us to take away.
We honestly would recommend Ashton Lodge to absolutely anyone looking for a perfect wedding venue. We had the most relaxed and memorable day that us and our guests just can’t stop talking about!
Thank you so very much to Karen and all the staff at Ashton Lodge -
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Abi E. Sent on 07/04/2024Beautiful venue, and a lovely day where everything was handled for us
This was the first venue we saw, and after looking at 6 others, it was by far the nicest. As a budget conscious couple, although this venue was not the cheapest we looked at, you definitely get what you pay for. The venue is also exclusive use, so you really feel like you're getting the staff's full attention, and your day won't be intruded upon by other hotel guests. On their website they have a calculator where you can get a good idea of what your day will cost (bearing in mind food prices may increase slightly), which we highly valued!
Our day-of coordinator Mia was excellent, and she was also the one we met with in our planning meetings. She was very professional, thought of everything, and guided us through the day expertly, making sure we never needed to worry about anything. We also deferred to her experienced opinion in planning when it came down to details we didn't have an opinion on (such as what beer to serve as neither of us drink it!) which was very helpful. The team has done a lot of weddings, and you can really tell they know what they're doing. The venue itself was gorgeous, with lovely countryside views (lots of beautiful locations for couple's photos) while still being relatively easy to reach.
The food was excellent. The groom wishes to emphasise: not just good from a "mass-catered" standard, but to a restaurant standard, impressive when serving 80 people! We had the relaxed menu, and our guests loved the fun interactive element of carving the meat themselves at the table (chefs' hats provided by the venue :D). We also had 3 canapes which they made sure we would be able to have on the day, and pizza from their outdoor pizza oven in the evening which they also put in our room. We went with the house drinks package, which provided plenty of wine and the bride really enjoyed the prosecco. The bar also had reasonable prices, and friendly staff. We also went for the fire pit and s'mores which went down well with our guests (and particularly the groom).
The few gripes we had were that there's no lift, so guests who are staying with mobility issues might have difficulty reaching their room, especially as there are none on the ground floor. There's also an extra cost if you want to have your wedding outside, which can then be moved inside on the day by the registrar (that's true at any venue though), and you would also have to hire your own furniture if you were having an outdoor wedding. Finally, there a couple of niggles in the planning stages, such as limited flexibility on meeting times, and overly detailed information requirements about guests with dietary requirements. However, none of these issues overshadowed a truly incredible day.
Overall we felt very well looked after, and they were really focussed on making sure that we and our guests had a wonderful day. We would absolutely recommend them in the future.
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