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Chloe S. Sent on 15/12/2024The Greens - August '24
From start to finish Cottesmore were excellent. Their pricing was very reasonable compared to other venues that we looked at and as it is a family run business, everyone is so friendly and it feels like they genuinely care about your big day. Jackie and Julie were always very responsive - guaranteed replies within a few hours and accommodated most of our requests with no questions asked! The wine and food tasting ahead of the big day felt very special and allowed us to get excited for our big day as the food is beautifully presented. Our guests commented on how convenient the venue is, given the availability of over 20 hotel rooms on site which is not always the case for other venues that are in the middle of no-where. We had the best day and whilst we are sad that it's over, we know that we can go back at anytime to visit and to enjoy a lovely hotel stay. Thanks to all of the team at Cottesmore for our beautiful wedding in August.Cottesmore Golf & Country Club's reply:
Hi Chloe and Scott
We are over the moon to hear that you had the most amazing wedding day and were able to have your beautiful outdoor wedding in August.
You are so right, as a family business Cottesmore still likes to give great value for money and not make prices out of couples reach. For such a beautiful setting, it really is a great find.
We are so glad you found the wedding tasting beneficial before the big day and I know the team love to get to know you a little better.
We look forward to see you here in the future and from all of us at Cottesmore, it has been an absolute pleasure to have been part of your special day.
Best wish Jackie and Julie -
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Rosanna S. Sent on 06/12/2024
Most amazing day
We had our wedding at cottesmore hotel & golf club during spring. We absolutely loved our day here. The venue, location & staff are all brilliant. The staff couldn't do enough for us before, during & after our wedding day. The accommodation is spacious & the beds are super comfy. Was so lovely to have the spa facilities the next day too. The getting ready room was such a nice touch also. It meant myself & my girls along with hairdresser & makeup artist all had lots of room to get ready. The ceremony room is bright & beautiful. And the reception room is absolutely stunning. Could not fault this venue at all.Cottesmore Golf & Country Club's reply:
Hi Rosanna and Chris
Thank you for such a lovely review.
It was such a lovely Easter Wedding, with your singers keeping everyone entertained out in the courtyard.
We are delighted to hear you had a fabulous day and made use of our lovely Getting ready dressing room. Plenty of space as you say for everyone to get pampered and for you to get dressed.
It was a pleasure to have met you at your original viewing and then to finally see you on your wedding day.
From all of us at Cottesmore, best wishes to you and your family for the future.
Kind regards Jackie -
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Helen J. Sent on 04/12/2024Just a Perfect Day
Wow, what a wedding! We can honestly it exceeded our expectations. Where do I start? The moment I started to walk up the wedding lawn it felt truly magical and dreamlike. Literally was an actual dream come true. Before we ever picked Cottesmore, I had a dream of seeing my fiancé waiting for me surrounded by trees in beautiful sunlight. When I tell you the reality was better than the dream, I am not kidding.
To hear our guests say pretty much the same thing about how magical it was, made me fully realise I wasn’t just a star struck bride. Words like ‘felt like walking on to a movie set’ and ‘thought I was in California and suddenly there’d be an ocean backdrop’ and ‘it feels like we are in Orange County’ were enough for me to know they felt it too. Everything about the ceremony was just the most ethereal magical and emotional experience. And to see Dan’s eyes fill up because of just how beautiful the moment was incredible. Neither he nor I can stop talking about those moments.
But it didn’t end there. The courtyard moments, the beautiful sound from the fountain, the smiling staff, the mix of lovely cold drinks, the canapés, hearing our music, feeling we were in a totally exclusive venue, the buggy to the lake, all so relaxed and beautiful.
The Challis Suite looked amazing and beautifully cool - although everyone had been wilting, they were all so happy but the increase in the happy buzz was palpable thanks to the very much appreciated air con. And our music again - so easy to do. Then the food. Absolutely gorgeous (although Dan and I noticed only one pea each in our pea fricasse 😂😂). So many positive comments from our guests. And such warm and friendly service.
The day and evening just kept going like that. Opening up the partition to reveal even more of Shelley’s styling - you could see how impressed everyone was. Like one more beautiful thing being revealed after another. A1 Disco was awesome and played all our requests and even repeated one for me when I missed it when I changed my dress. Evening food went down a storm but we over ordered!! Felt awful about the waste! Pls warn other couples not to make my mistake and although it pains me to say it (because cows and pigs etc are beautiful and gentle) the mini burgers were a hit way over the wraps. Chip mini cones were our best choice. Once again a big hit on food with our guests.
Right through to our final die hard guests belting it out along with the F&B staff to Sweet Caroline on final song, it was literally the happiest and best day of our lives. We could not have hoped for anything better.
We had looked at several Sussex based venues before we visited Cottesmore. We instantly loved it's beautiful setting and laid back, country barn-like style. It was super modern inside but that blended beautifully with the rustic courtyard and walkway to the wedding lawn.
We wanted so much to have an outdoor ceremony but we had several other boxes we needed to tick - not least of all we needed enough rooms to cater for several of our guests to stay overnight - plus with some travelling long distance, we wanted somewhere where they (and us) could stay the night before. As soon as we left after our first visit we knew this was the venue for us. The wedding lawn is beautiful but there is also the indoor barn room which really IS barnlike with its open beamed ceiling. Luckily, we had the most gorgeous weather on our wedding day, so our dream outdoor ceremony went ahead.
The little horsebox bar in the courtyard is lovely and they personalise it for you on the day so it really feels like it’s yours. The courtyard is closed off with a private event sign, so you really feel like you have exclusive use. Taking the buggy up to the lake for photographs really does get you the most amazing pictures. Our photographer even grabbed us later after our meal to take some further pictures in the taller grassy area and never once are you made to feel like you are at a golf club and 'shouldn't be there'.
The entire venue has a lovely modern laid back feel and any guest would be as at home in a tail suit or tuxedo as they would in chinos and a shirt.
All the staff are so lovely and helpful. Jackie and Julie are simply outstanding – replying to emails so quickly and always reassuringly calm and organised. They definitely know what they are doing. The staff on the day were so kind and lovely to us, with the F&B manager even helping me to bustle my dress.
Our food was really delicious, and every little change and dietary need was catered for. We had opted to have a bar tab so that all our guests could have a drink of choice. We wish now we had made more of a point of remindin everyone as not all bar staff seemed to be aware and some of our guests ended up paying for drinks where others didn’t and this was quote early on so it really depended on who was serving. My advice would be that if you do have bar tab, ask that all the serving staff are aware and remind your guests during the speech. We had told ours in our invitations, but they were obviously too polite on the day to say anything when ordering their drinks. This was the only little glitch and I blame myself for not being more vocal about it on the day.
If you are considering Cottesmore for your wedding then just go for it. You won’t be disappointed. We had the most amazing, perfect day that we will never forget. Cottesmore will always have a special place in our hearts and we will be back to celebrate our anniversary and reminisce about the most incredible happy day ever.
Cottesmore Golf & Country Club's reply:
Dear Helen and Dan
Wow, what a wedding indeed and you had the most gorgeous of days with the sun shining down for your stunning summer wedding.
Your use of jewel colours really stood out in your bouquets and centre pieces. Combined with some pastels as well, it was a real hit and showed off our ceremony lawn in style. I agree, very Orange County! We are so pleased you felt like you were on a film set and that your dream came true.
It has been an absolute pleasure to have met you both and I know Julie and myself have enjoyed every minute of the planning.
We welcome the emails and little details that will ensure everything goes to plan and that you are the stars of your day.
Thank you for adding some lovely photos too and I am sure many couples considering Cottesmore will appreciate seeing them.
We wish you many years of happiness for the future, with your Cottesmore memories to reflect back on your special day.
Best wishes, Jackie, Julie and the whole Cottesmore Team.
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Ifeoma O. Sent on 04/11/2024Excellent Venue and Professional Staff!
Cottesmore was simply the dream choice for our wedding reception for many reasons: its beauty and dreamy, lush outdoor greens and lake, the professionalism and flexibility of the events team, their comprehensive wedding package and catering and finally its surprising affordability in comparison to all the other venues in Sussex which we explored!!
As a bride who had an eye for detail; wanting a beautiful venue, great food and ample space for our guests to have privacy and yet enjoy a good party: I will certainly recommend Cottesmore!! The accommodation, recreational and spa facilities available were an added bonus and hugely complimented by our out of town guests.
Also the value of a supportive events team can never be overemphasised!! Jackie and Julie were exceptionally great at anticipating and meeting our needs! Nothing was too much for them! There were No hidden costs or terms and conditions set to catch the couple out!! (Something very common with other wedding venues!!). The couples needs were at the fore of every support provided!Cottesmore Golf & Country Club's reply:
Hello Ify and Fede,
Thank you so much for your amazing review. We couldn't be happier that you had the wedding day that you dreamt of and are absolutely delighted that you felt that Cottesmore offered you good value and clear pricing along with being a beautiful venue for your wedding day. It is always great to hear that you felt that our stunning grounds added to your enjoyment, you certainly made the venue look beautiful, your choice of colours was so lovely for an October wedding, your styling was so well thought out. We must say that you and your guest also looked stunning and your change of dress in the evening was very special.
It was our absolute privilege to have been part of your planning, you are such a lovely couple, and to see it all come together so wonderfully on the day was just lovely. The addition of our onsite accommodation is indeed a great asset and we are so pleased that your guests enjoyed their stay with us. We wish you a long and happy life together and do come and see us next time you are at Cottesmore.
Kindest regards
Julie and Jackie
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Nikki F. Sent on 27/09/2024
Amazing wedding!
We recently got married and honestly just the most lovely perfect venue. We were blessed with great weather on our day too! All staff are amazing so friendly and this venue has the views, amazing scenery to get married outside or a lovely barn room to get married inside, just everything you need :) sad its over!Cottesmore Golf & Country Club's reply:
Dear Nikki and Brian
Thank you so much for taking the time to send in a lovely review. You certainly had the weather on your side and Brian was very set on the outdoor lawn, so it worked out perfectly.
You really brought a ray of sunshine to your colour scheme, with those gorgeous sunflowers, to go with the sage green for the bouquets and centre pieces.
Wishing you many happy years together,
Warm regards Jackie and Julie -
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Stephanie C. Sent on 24/09/2024
Mrs Gedling
We had the most perfect magical day this is the most amazing venue i would highly recommend! From the very start of planning to the very day everything run smoothly!! The team are incredible! Its such good value for money !! I would do it all over again !!Cottesmore Golf & Country Club's reply:
Hi Stephanie and Steve
Thank you so much, you have been such a fun couple to know and to hear you would like to do it all again is exactly what we wish to hear.
We are still talking about your personalised aisle runner on the lawn, it was so special for your Dad.
We are delighted to think that you had good value for money. We also feel it is a luxury feel venue but not out of reach budget wise.
We hope you have lots of memories to cherish and we will come back for a visit soon.
All our very best wishes Jackie and Julie -
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Rachel B. Sent on 24/09/2024Jackie, Julie and the whole team!
From the moment we visited the Cottesmore, we knew it would be perfect as our wedding venue.
The booking process was straightforward and communication with the events team always responsive. All our questions were answered and we figured out together how to make our day perfect.
The food, drinks and service all fantastic and really fun taking out a golf buggy!!
We would highly recommend the Cottesmore as a wedding venue! We had the most perfect dayCottesmore Golf & Country Club's reply:
Dear Rachel and Paul
Thank you so much for your lovely comments.
Your wedding day was just full of colour, laughter and love. What a beautiful sunny day you had too and your decor was vibrant, with the Wow factor. It is all those little touches that you added to personalise your day that made all the difference.
What a pleasure it was to meet you both and we wish you all the very best as you go through life together.
From all of us at Cottesmore,
Kind regards Jackie and Julie
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