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Wedding B. Sent on 10/11/2024Best wedding ever!
We cannot recommend The Moat enough....the truly pulled off the most incredible wedding for us. From our first visit, through all the planning and the day itself we had exemplary service, care, warmth and organisation. They made everything so easy, were willing to go above and beyond and put us at ease.
Special shout out to our coordinator on the day, Amy. When we arrived the day before to drop off our stuff she was so knowledgeable, helpful and calm as well as bringing such a positive vibe. All our family and guests commented on how wonderful she was.
The space is just so beautiful and all the facilities (including the hotel rooms) are top notch. The food was particularly spectacular, we had the family style service and everything was delicious, hot and plentiful.
The team at The Moat liaise with all your vendors and make everything so easy including the registrar people, band, photographer etc.
It's the perfect venue if you want somewhere that's going to make planning straightforward but at the same time not feel like it's just a cookie cutter wedding venue that pumps out weddings on repeat. The place is somewhere we'll always go back to as a pub for years to come and it's got a lot of character and charm. It was also comparably great value, wedding prices are usually extortionate but I think their rates are very fair.
We had the best day of our lives and highly highly recommend The Moat to anyone looking for a venue in the area. -
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Tracy C. Sent on 21/10/2024Wedding - 28th September 2024
I would recommend The Moat over and over again!! To say it was the best day of our lives is an understatement! The whole Team went above and beyond, it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The venue, food, staff, DJ, singer - everything was totally amazing. Wish we could do it all over again!! Well done to each and everyone of you - and thank you from the bottom of our hearts xx -
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Casey D. Sent on 08/10/2024Amazing venue
We had our wedding here this month, and it was amazing. The venue is already beautifully decorated so we didn’t need to add too much, and during planning Amanda was more than happy to accommodate our wishes (we added mini golf and pool tables). The value for money is exceptional!
On the day Amy was absolutely brilliant, she kept us informed about what was going on and made sure we had everything we needed, which on such a busy/overwhelming day was amazing! The rooms are lovely too.
The food here is fantastic, and the guests loved the bbq type buffet we had for the wedding breakfast. The DJ that is included was also great, and made sure to stay away from the usual cheesy songs that we didn’t want! Definitely recommend the Moat, we’ll be back here for our anniversary dinners for sure.
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Jane A. Sent on 24/08/2024Perfect Wedding Reception
Caring, professional staff, a beautiful wedding venue, and delicious food. We loved it. -
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Alice Sent on 17/08/2024
**Unforgettable Wedding at The Moat**
Magical wedding at The Moat—perfect venue, incredible team, and seamless day! -
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Annabelle L. Sent on 07/07/2024May Bank Holiday wedding at The Moat
We recently got married at The Moat and it couldn’t have been more special.
Amanda and the team thought about every aspect of the day, her management meant everything went seamlessly and we were able to be fully present for every single beautiful moment.
Amanda took time to understand what we wanted, while also helping us to consider things we hadn’t thought about. She was supportive every step of the way, and on the day we couldn’t have asked for more. She was calm, in control and executed every detail perfectly. We were particularly blown away by the event decoration - her and the team made every effort to elevate the day. We couldn’t have been happier.
On a personal note, Amanda’s friendly demeanour was particularly welcome during the milestone moments in the day. We knew we could depend on her to let us know where, when and what was required of us. And she always went the extra mile - making sure we were fed, watered and happy at every spare moment - we couldn’t have asked for more.
The food and drink were fantastic. The family style meal suited us perfectly, and the flexibility with the menu meant it worked for a variety of dietary needs and preferences. We’ve had so many people tell us how good the food was - particularly the marinated chicken thighs!
The staff throughout the day were friendly and accommodating to a wide range of guest needs.
We couldn’t finish the review without mentioning Sky Sounds Disco - Carl was a real gem and helped make sure the whole wedding went by without a hitch. He truly cared about giving us and our guests a good time - and he properly delivered.
We also stayed in The Moat’s on site accommodation. It was stunningly decorated and allowed us to prepare for the wedding and recover in a calm, well equipped environment.
We had a perfect day. Thanks to everyone at The Moat for making it so!
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Tracey G. Sent on 02/07/2024
A day to remember!
We lost count of how many guests said it was the best wedding they had been to! The venue was perfect, the food was delicious (with every requirement taken care of), staff were polite, friendly and engaged with guests... it really was a fantastic day. But... and it is a good but... the day was the success that it was down to the wonderful planning and management of Amanda who thoughtfully and discreetly took care of details we hadn't even thought of.
If you are considering The Moat for your wedding you will not be disappointed. Amanda and the team will do their utmost to make sure your day is a success.
Sean and I are so grateful for the professionalism and thoughtful attention to every detail of our wedding on 1st June 2024.The Moat's reply:
Tracey, we cannot thankyou enough for such a lovely review! Our fantastic chefs and front of house team will be so pleased to hear such positive feedback. The food we have Laura and her team to thank for that and they are truly great at what they do and I cannot wait to tell them how pleased you were so thankyou!
Amanda will really appreciate your feedback and we are glad she made everything up until your special day as smooth as can be!
We have to admit we enjoyed your special day as much as you all did! You both look gorgeous! Please make sure you come back and have an anniversary dinner with us!
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Grace D. Sent on 19/06/2024Brilliant wedding reception!
The Moat hosted our wedding reception on 27 April 2024. We were so pleased with the organisation and attentiveness of staff on the day. Both wedding coordinators Rebecca and Amanda are amazing and ensure that all the little details are taken care of, right down to your favourite drink as you arrive! The food was superb and the disco really got everyone going. The Moat also laid out our vision for the decoration of the room perfectly. The on-site accommodation is also very comfortable and has a perfect bridal suite. If you’d like a rustic wedding venue with lots of character and an amazing atmosphere - all on top of great food - at a reasonable price, this is for you!The Moat's reply:
Grace, thankyou for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased you had such an amazing day with us! Amanda and Rebecca will both be so pleased with the positive feedback you have given them! And I'm so glad you enjoyed the finer details we try and do as an additional touches for our couples. Getting the tables right to how the couple see is important so i am pleased they executed that so well!
We loved this review and cannot thankyou enough, we look forward to seeing you back at The Moat for your anniversary dinner celebrations!
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Charlotte W. Sent on 18/06/2024
Married at The Moat!
We recently got married at The Moat and cannot express how grateful we are for such a beautiful venue and the extremely helpful people involved. We cannot recommend it enough.
This was the first venue we looked at and we knew immediately it was the one. The bar and barn area are gorgeous and the garden, where we had our ‘cocktail hour’ and photos was lovely. Everybody complimented the venue and thoroughly enjoyed the food.
We’d like to give a big shout out to Amanda and Rebecca for being there to answer all of our questions throughout the planning process and Rebecca was fabulous on the day. We didn’t have to think about any of the logistics, she was always right there to tell us what was happening next and when. She ensured we enjoyed our day whilst she made sure everything ran smoothly.
The accommodation was beautiful and very comfortable. It was the perfect space for me to get ready with my bridesmaids on the morning.
We had the most perfect wedding day and The Moat played a huge part in making that possible. Thank you!The Moat's reply:
Charlotte, what a lovely review to read! We cannot thankyou enough for your lovely feedback not only about the venue but on our team. We are so pleased we made your day as special as can be, and I know Amanda and Rebecca will be so pleased to hear your positive feedback. We loved hosting your wedding, and we look forward to having you both back for an anniversary dinner next year! Thankyou -
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