The Bay Tree Hotel Reviews

The Bay Tree Hotel

Burford, Oxfordshire

4.9 out of 5 rating, 73 reviews

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Sophia R. Sent on 26/05/2024

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Thank you for making our day amazing

Our wedding at the Bay Tree was completely faultless and just as we hoped it to be, and more! The whole team could not do enough to make sure it went smoothly and nothing was too much trouble, even last minute changes! We feel the team went above and beyond to ensure our day was incredible and would highly recommend them to anyone for their wedding day! Such a beautiful setting!

Our wedding at the Bay Tree was completely faultless and just as we hoped it to be, and more! The whole team could not do enough to make sure it went smoothly and nothing was too much trouble, even last minute changes! We feel the team went above and beyond to ensure our day was incredible and would highly recommend them to anyone for their wedding day! Such a beautiful setting!
Emma D. Sent on 06/10/2024

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You must get married here!

Thank you to Laura and the team for sorting our day. The venue was decorated exactly how we wanted and we didn’t need to worry about a thing - everything went smoothly and our guests thought the venue was incredible. Thank you again!

Thank you to Laura and the team for sorting our day. The venue was decorated exactly how we wanted and we didn’t need to worry about a thing - everything went smoothly and our guests thought the venue was incredible. Thank you again!
Pamela Sent on 04/09/2024

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Perfect Wedding at the Bay Tree Hotel!

We held our Wedding Ceremony and Reception at the Bay Tree Hotel on a Thursday in late August.
Wow, what a venue! Beautiful spaces, elegant and classy but great value compared to many we looked at. The hotel is beautiful inside and out. The food was excellent; we choose the Beef - yum! The staff were exceptional, they really seemed to enjoy making our day so special. The guest rooms were all lovely and the other rooms are gorgeous, especially once decorate for our event. We didn’t need to go mad on flowers because there is already so much beauty in the rooms. A big thank you goes to Laura who is the wedding coordinator; from the start she made us feel like we were in capable hands, as shown by the final event. Every one of our guests said what a magical day and night it was. We wouldn’t change anything and couldn’t recommend the venue more highly!

We held our Wedding Ceremony and Reception at the Bay Tree Hotel on a Thursday in late August.
Wow, what a venue! Beautiful spaces, elegant and classy but great value compared to many we looked at. The hotel is beautiful inside and out. The food was excellent; we choose the Beef - yum! The staff were exceptional, they really seemed to enjoy making our day so special. The guest rooms were all lovely and the other rooms are gorgeous, especially once decorate for our event. We didn’t need to go mad on flowers because there is already so much beauty in the rooms. A big thank you goes to Laura who is the wedding coordinator; from the start she made us feel like we were in capable hands, as shown by the final event. Every one of our guests said what a magical day and night it was. We wouldn’t change anything and couldn’t recommend the venue more highly!

Gabriella G. Sent on 25/08/2024

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Wedding Day

From the very start of planning our day through to the end it was a seamless, relaxed and joyous experience and every staff member we encountered along the way at the Bay Tree provided impeccable customer service and care. You brought our vision to life and made our day so incredibly special.

We would especially like to acknowledge and thank Laura who guided us through the initial planning of the day before her leave. It was lovely working with her and it was a seamless handover when she went on leave. A huge thanks to Becky taking over the wedding co-ordination. Becky was so professional, reliable and attentive to details. She was also very friendly, open to our ideas and also offered helpful suggestions. She is such a safe pair of hands when it comes to bringing the day together.

We would also like to thank all the wonderful staff at the hotel who made our wedding and stay there such a lovely experience. From the moment we arrived two days before the wedding to the point of check out every staff member was friendly, professional and always willing to help where they could whether it be moving luggage or just making us a drink to enjoy! No request was too much for anyone and the hotel really does feel like a home away from home.

Overall we and our families and friends had the most wonderful stay at the hotel and the wedding was unforgettable. We would recommend the Bay Tree and the team to anyone looking to either stay or host an event in the Cotswolds. It is a beautiful venue and the events team is amazing.

From the very start of planning our day through to the end it was a seamless, relaxed and joyous experience and every staff member we encountered along the way at the Bay Tree provided impeccable customer service and care. You brought our vision to life and made our day so incredibly special.

We would especially like to acknowledge and thank Laura who guided us through the initial planning of the day before her leave. It was lovely working with her and it was a seamless handover when she went on leave. A huge thanks to Becky taking over the wedding co-ordination. Becky was so professional, reliable and attentive to details. She was also very friendly, open to our ideas and also offered helpful suggestions. She is such a safe pair of hands when it comes to bringing the day together.

We would also like to thank all the wonderful staff at the hotel who made our wedding and stay there such a lovely experience. From the moment we arrived two days before the wedding to the point of check out every staff member was friendly, professional and always willing to help where they could whether it be moving luggage or just making us a drink to enjoy! No request was too much for anyone and the hotel really does feel like a home away from home.

Overall we and our families and friends had the most wonderful stay at the hotel and the wedding was unforgettable. We would recommend the Bay Tree and the team to anyone looking to either stay or host an event in the Cotswolds. It is a beautiful venue and the events team is amazing.
Alexandra H. Sent on 19/08/2024

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A dream Cotswold wedding!

We recently celebrated our wedding at the Baytree Hotel and it was a magical experience. As my hometown, Burford has always been a very special place and I couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else. The Baytree made all of my dreams a reality. The team ensured from the very start of our planning that every detail was catered for. The venue is absolutely stunning and all the staff were incredibly attentive, ensuring our day ran smoothly from start to finish. A special thank you to Laura and Becky for making our wedding day truly the best day of our lives!

We recently celebrated our wedding at the Baytree Hotel and it was a magical experience. As my hometown, Burford has always been a very special place and I couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else. The Baytree made all of my dreams a reality. The team ensured from the very start of our planning that every detail was catered for. The venue is absolutely stunning and all the staff were incredibly attentive, ensuring our day ran smoothly from start to finish. A special thank you to Laura and Becky for making our wedding day truly the best day of our lives!
Hannah Sent on 10/08/2024

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Stunning wedding venue, excellent food and very good service

The Bay Tree is a stunning place to hold a wedding and had long been a family favourite as a hotel and restaurant before we chose it for our wedding venue. As it is licensed, we were able to have both our ceremony and reception there, which made for a logistically easier day for everyone, as there was no need to travel between ceremony and reception venues. As the way they do it for weddings is as an exclusive hire, you can "sell" back the rooms to your guests and this then comes off your final bill and our guests told us they found it very convenient that we went for a venue which included accommodation. This also meant that we got to enjoy breakfast the next morning with those guests who had stayed over the night before, which was lovely.

We are very grateful to Laura and the rest of the staff at the Bay Tree who worked so hard to make our wedding such a wonderful, special and memorable day for everyone. We really appreciated their care and attention to detail, from Laura's help and guidance throughout the planning process, the room upgrade when we came to stay for our wedding menu tasting, to the little touches on the day itself, like greeting us with a glass of Pimms as we came out of our wedding ceremony and consulting with us to check how we wanted the cheese cake to be presented in the evening. Several of our family members commented afterwards on how smoothly the day ran overall and how impressed they were by the quality of the food and service that we received. They were also very accommodating about providing ramps for my disabled father, who uses a walker and struggles to climb stairs, which was greatly appreciated.

The only thing we would say is that there were a lot of things which were priced as extras which we would have expected to be included, and the communication around the pricing of some extras was not quite as transparent or consistent as we would have liked. The way that the rooms were deducted from the final bill was also quite confusing to get our heads around, and could have been explained more clearly. However, it all worked out fine in the end and ultimately we would not hesitate to recommend the Bay Tree as a wedding venue to others. We look forward to visiting in the future as husband and wife :)

The Bay Tree is a stunning place to hold a wedding and had long been a family favourite as a hotel and restaurant before we chose it for our wedding venue. As it is licensed, we were able to have both our ceremony and reception there, which made for a logistically easier day for everyone, as there was no need to travel between ceremony and reception venues. As the way they do it for weddings is as an exclusive hire, you can "sell" back the rooms to your guests and this then comes off your final bill and our guests told us they found it very convenient that we went for a venue which included accommodation. This also meant that we got to enjoy breakfast the next morning with those guests who had stayed over the night before, which was lovely.

We are very grateful to Laura and the rest of the staff at the Bay Tree who worked so hard to make our wedding such a wonderful, special and memorable day for everyone. We really appreciated their care and attention to detail, from Laura's help and guidance throughout the planning process, the room upgrade when we came to stay for our wedding menu tasting, to the little touches on the day itself, like greeting us with a glass of Pimms as we came out of our wedding ceremony and consulting with us to check how we wanted the cheese cake to be presented in the evening. Several of our family members commented afterwards on how smoothly the day ran overall and how impressed they were by the quality of the food and service that we received. They were also very accommodating about providing ramps for my disabled father, who uses a walker and struggles to climb stairs, which was greatly appreciated.

The only thing we would say is that there were a lot of things which were priced as extras which we would have expected to be included, and the communication around the pricing of some extras was not quite as transparent or consistent as we would have liked. The way that the rooms were deducted from the final bill was also quite confusing to get our heads around, and could have been explained more clearly. However, it all worked out fine in the end and ultimately we would not hesitate to recommend the Bay Tree as a wedding venue to others. We look forward to visiting in the future as husband and wife :)
Izzy S. Sent on 10/08/2024

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Amazing wedding

The baytree team were amazing for our wedding. So helpful and managed everything perfectly. Perfect venue and such lovely staff, thank you!

The baytree team were amazing for our wedding. So helpful and managed everything perfectly. Perfect venue and such lovely staff, thank you!
Matthew P. Sent on 04/08/2024

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Faultless in every way

We fell in love with the bay tree when we had our first meeting and the staff seemed so professional and helpful. We thought the package was good value and loved the idea of having exclusive use. Leading up to the day, nothing was too much trouble and any questions asked were answered quickly. On the day itself everything went so well and the place looked amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better day. All the guests commented on how great everything looked, how much they enjoyed the food and how good a job all the staff had done. We couldn't agree more! Guests that stayed all commented how nice the rooms were and the breakfast the next day was also great.
Thank you to everyone as the bay tree for helping to make our day so special.

We fell in love with the bay tree when we had our first meeting and the staff seemed so professional and helpful. We thought the package was good value and loved the idea of having exclusive use. Leading up to the day, nothing was too much trouble and any questions asked were answered quickly. On the day itself everything went so well and the place looked amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better day. All the guests commented on how great everything looked, how much they enjoyed the food and how good a job all the staff had done. We couldn't agree more! Guests that stayed all commented how nice the rooms were and the breakfast the next day was also great.
Thank you to everyone as the bay tree for helping to make our day so special.
Willow Sent on 24/07/2024

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5 Stars on every level!

We recently celebrated our wedding at The Bay Tree Hotel, and we are absolutely thrilled with the experience. From the moment we started planning to the day of our wedding, the staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their dedication and attention to detail were truly remarkable, making our special day perfect in every way. A special shout out to both Laura & Becky who handle weddings and events, we couldn't have asked for more helpful and caring wedding planners, they really made planning our wedding seem like a walk in the park.
The food was out of this world! Many of our guests commented that it was the best wedding breakfast they had ever eaten. Every dish was prepared to perfection, showcasing a delightful blend of flavors that left everyone thoroughly impressed. The culinary team at The Bay Tree Hotel deserves high praise for their outstanding work.
The staff was incredibly informative and willing to help with any request. Their professionalism and friendly demeanor made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. Whether it was answering our numerous questions or accommodating last-minute changes, they handled everything with grace and efficiency.
The rooms at The Bay Tree Hotel were lovely, providing a comfortable and luxurious stay for us and our guests. Each room was beautifully decorated, exuding charm and elegance that made us feel right at home. Additionally, every corner of the hotel was picturesque, offering stunning backdrops that added to the overall beauty of our wedding.
We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our special day. The Bay Tree Hotel exceeded all our expectations and left us with memories we will cherish forever. We wholeheartedly recommend this venue to anyone looking to host a wedding or any special event. Thank you, Bay Tree Hotel, for making our wedding day truly unforgettable!

We recently celebrated our wedding at The Bay Tree Hotel, and we are absolutely thrilled with the experience. From the moment we started planning to the day of our wedding, the staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their dedication and attention to detail were truly remarkable, making our special day perfect in every way. A special shout out to both Laura & Becky who handle weddings and events, we couldn't have asked for more helpful and caring wedding planners, they really made planning our wedding seem like a walk in the park.
The food was out of this world! Many of our guests commented that it was the best wedding breakfast they had ever eaten. Every dish was prepared to perfection, showcasing a delightful blend of flavors that left everyone thoroughly impressed. The culinary team at The Bay Tree Hotel deserves high praise for their outstanding work.
The staff was incredibly informative and willing to help with any request. Their professionalism and friendly demeanor made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. Whether it was answering our numerous questions or accommodating last-minute changes, they handled everything with grace and efficiency.
The rooms at The Bay Tree Hotel were lovely, providing a comfortable and luxurious stay for us and our guests. Each room was beautifully decorated, exuding charm and elegance that made us feel right at home. Additionally, every corner of the hotel was picturesque, offering stunning backdrops that added to the overall beauty of our wedding.
We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our special day. The Bay Tree Hotel exceeded all our expectations and left us with memories we will cherish forever. We wholeheartedly recommend this venue to anyone looking to host a wedding or any special event. Thank you, Bay Tree Hotel, for making our wedding day truly unforgettable!
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Emma Sent on 10/07/2024

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The Amazing Bay Tree Hotel

We fell in love with the Bay Tree Hotel as soon as we saw it and booked it for our wedding day. It exceeded our expectations, from the moment we arrived on the Friday all the staff where so welcoming and friendly we felt so relaxed to be at the bay tree for the weekend. our wedding day was everything we had dreamt of and this is all down to the staff.
We got married on the 22/06/24 and all our guests are still saying how much of a lovely venue it is and how good the food was everyone had so much fun we really wish we could do it all over again. If you are thinking of viewing this wedding venue you will honestly fall in love, we would highly recommend anyone wanting to get married to choose here!
Mr and Mrs Curd xx

We fell in love with the Bay Tree Hotel as soon as we saw it and booked it for our wedding day. It exceeded our expectations, from the moment we arrived on the Friday all the staff where so welcoming and friendly we felt so relaxed to be at the bay tree for the weekend. our wedding day was everything we had dreamt of and this is all down to the staff.
We got married on the 22/06/24 and all our guests are still saying how much of a lovely venue it is and how good the food was everyone had so much fun we really wish we could do it all over again. If you are thinking of viewing this wedding venue you will honestly fall in love, we would highly recommend anyone wanting to get married to choose here!
Mr and Mrs Curd xx