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Last update: December 2024

Nestled by the picturesque River Hamble, Orange Grove Hotel & Gardens embodies the elegance of Victorian architecture. With its grand high ceilings, period details, and sweeping views of nine acres of meticulously landscaped gardens and woodlands, our venue offers a timeless setting for your special day. Our independently owned venue features 26 charming bedrooms and 2 opulent Luxury Suites, with one suite included in our wedding packages for the newlyweds. The additional rooms provide a perfect haven for your travelling guests and wedding party, ensuring everyone enjoys a comfortable and memorable stay

The Orangery | An idyllic setting for your special day

Ceremony | Say 'I do' in style and capture the moment within Victorian charm, surrounded by stunning woodland views

Wedding Dining | Keep the ambiance flowing, while you indulge in a creative menu designed by our talented Chefs. Our intimate yet spacious Orangery is perfect for celebrating with your loved ones on your special day

Evening Celebrations | Complete with a privately run bar, DJ booth and plenty of space for dancing - our Orangery sets the stage for a seamless transition into a night of elegance & joy.

Our Wedding Packages

Peony | Blossom | Orchard | Garden

Let us take you from day to night, with our full Wedding Packages.

All of our Wedding Packages Include: Dedicated Wedding Coordinator, On-The-Day Wedding Host, White Linen Tablecloths, Napkins, White China, Clear Glassware & Silver Cutlery, Chiavari Chairs, Tables & Use of White Easel, Use of Hotel Cake Stand & Knife, Cake Cutting Service

Your Wedding Menu

Providing a remarkable dining experience that enhances the magic of your special day

At Orange Grove, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality culinary experiences. Our Head Chef and his experienced kitchen team craft all of our breads, pastries, jams, and sauces in-house, ensuring the freshest and most authentic flavours. We pride ourselves on using seasonal, locally sourced produce and specialties. Whether you have a specific cuisine in mind or a personal favourite, our talented chefs are adept at creating exquisite dishes tailored to your preferences. Our goal is to provide all our wedding couples and their guests with a memorable meal that perfectly complements your special day

Exclusive Venue Use

Exclusive private use includes all our facilities, such as: 28 Bedrooms for your guests, Orangery Suite, Restaurant Spaces, Private Dining Room, Admiral Lounge, Library Bar, 6 Outside Dining Pods and 9 acres of landscaped gardens and woodlands

Bespoke Touches

Enhance your Wedding Day with our curated extras

At Orange Grove Hotel & Gardens, we understand that it’s the little details that make your wedding truly special. To help you create the perfect celebration, we offer a range of thoughtful extras and can recommend trusted suppliers for all your needs. Add a touch of fun with an in-house Champagne Tower or our customised cocktails for a truly unique event. From stunning floristry that includes beautiful bouquets, arches, and elegant arrangements, to professional videography and photography services that capture every cherished moment, we support you with ensuring every detail is taken care of. We will help you bring your vision to life with our comprehensive range of expert recommendations. Our dedicated team is here to assist with all the details, ensuring your day is seamless and unforgettable

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Small hotel
Unusual weddings
Historic
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Orange Grove Hotel & Gardens

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5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
12 reviews
100% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Emily
Emily A. Sent on 13/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

Our wedding at The Orange Grove Hotel & Gardens was truly unforgettable. The combination of a beautiful venue, wonderful service, and delicious food made it a day we will cherish forever. From the first viewing we knew it was exactly the place we wanted to get married due to its warm and welcoming atmosphere. From our very first meeting Kathryn the wedding and events manager, we felt completely at ease that our vision would be understood. Kathryn was highly organised and quick to respond to any emails making everything seamless and stress-free. We did have some anxiety due to the venue being re-branded, however we were personally called about the changes which did not affect our wedding in any way.

The night before our wedding myself and bridal party had dinner in one of the heated pods outside which was a fantastic way to start the celebrations. We were served by Mattie who provided first class service with a smile. The day itself ran perfectly due to the teams thorough planning and calm re-assuring presence. They handled every aspect so effortlessly that all we had to do was enjoy the moment.

The venue itself is beautiful and the mosaic room where our ceremony was held was perfect for the number of guests we had. The bar and snug at the front of the venue gave our guests a chance to relax throughout the day if needed and the Orangery was perfect for our wedding breakfast as it has its own bar. The bedrooms are where spotless, spacious, and decorated wonderfully. Many of our guests commented on how great the rooms were with very comfortable beds!
As we had already eaten here before we knew the food was fantastic. We had a tasting prior to the wedding, giving us the opportunity to try multiple dishes from the menu. We personally went for the slow cooked blade of beef which was incredible and again had many people talking about how nice it was. Sometimes at weddings the portions can be slightly limited however the portions here were very healthy.

Overall, it was everything we could have ever hoped for and more. If you're looking for a wedding venue that offers elegance, charm, and a serene atmosphere, we cannot recommend this venue enough.
The Orange Grove Hotel & Gardens made our wedding day a fairy-tale, and we are so grateful for the memories we created there. Thank you to the entire team for making our dream wedding a reality!

Special thanks to Kathryn, Lily, Yannick and Mattie who are a real asset to hotel and made our day extra special!
Nicole
Nicole L. Sent on 19/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue!

We had a November wedding and it was so incredible! The Orange Grove is a beautiful venue, and the staff were all so fabulous. The venue was able to accommodate all our guests dietary requirements so beautifully and thoughtfully. The bar staff were fantastic at helping us to recreate a cocktail for our cocktail hour, the food is out of this world! Most weddings, the food is ok, our guests all said it was the best wedding food they’d had. The orange grove doesn’t cut corners on the quality of their food!! They were very accommodating with all the entertainment we wanted to have at our unconventional reception (air hockey, foosball, mini golf, and a tv with Mario kart set up). We honestly had the most perfect day and if we could do it all over again exactly the same, we 100% would! We absolutely would recommend this venue!
Shannon
Shannon O. Sent on 06/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day

Alicia, Lily & rest of the team on the day, thank you. Thank you for giving us the best possible wedding day, it was everything we imagined and more! All of you and the team on the day were so accommodating, nothing was too much and everything was absolutely perfect. Service went smoothly, Lily & Alicia did absolutely everything to ensure no one saw me whilst I was waiting. Gave me everything I needed and followed our plans and wishes down to a T! I wish nothing more than that everyone else has the exact same experience and enjoys the grounds venue and food just like we did. It was our absolute dream day and everything was perfect!
We wish we could do this all over again!
Thank you endlessly for everything.
Abi
Abi Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

August Wedding 2024

The Mansion at Coldeast is just a stunning venue - we knew on first visit it would be our wedding reception venue!
Myself and my bridesmaids stayed at Coldeast the night prior and got ready there the morning of before our church ceremony.
I can not fault how gorgeous the bridal suite was and how amazing all the staff are! Anything we needed they organised for us. A beautiful breakfast was bought up in the morning and our wedding co-ordinator came to visit and reassure our table plan etc would be exactly as we had planned. Arrival drinks were flowing once we returned from our ceremony soon followed by our wedding breakfast - the chefs are amazing, our food was amazing and they accommodated all dietary requirements of our guests. Cocktail hour went down a treat and the staff that supported us well into the evening were amazing and super friendly! We couldn’t thank everyone at The Mansion for our special day - it was more then we could’ve ever imagined!
Elle
Elle B. Sent on 04/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wish we could do it all over again!

Our wedding was everything we wanted and more. From booking to the actual day, Kathryn the event manager was amazing and super responsive. Any request we had, she made it happen.
The venue is beautiful and perfect for our intimate wedding.
We couldn’t have imagined a better day. The food was great. We really enjoyed the menu tasting that was included in our booking also.
Laura
Laura G. Sent on 26/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect day

Our day was absolutely perfect and we couldn’t fault it. All staff were brilliant and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The food was incredible and at our tasting beforehand, we were able to make sure everything on the menu was exactly as we wanted it - no request was too big. The whole process of planning our day was as stress free as planning a wedding can be! We would 100% recommend this venue and wish we could live the day all over again.
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Natalie Sent on 21/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A wonderful day

From the point of booking to the morning of the day after the Orange Grove were fantastic. Our guests loved the Orange Grove, with a handful staying the night before and lots staying the night of the wedding.
The day itself went very smoothly with lots of compliments and amazing food.
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Samantha D. Sent on 20/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding staff, picturesque venue & a perfect day!

We recently (September 2024) held our wedding at the Orange Grove Hotel, and it was an absolutely magical experience from start to finish. The venue itself is stunning—beautiful open landscaped gardens, charming interior spaces, and a breathtaking atmosphere that perfectly complemented our special day.

The staff were exceptional—professional, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. They went above and beyond to ensure every detail was taken care of, from the ceremony to the evening reception. We felt supported and at ease throughout the entire process. The food was incredible, with many of our guests commenting on how delicious and beautifully presented the meals were.

The hotel also provided us with excellent recommendations for photographers, florists, and other vendors, which helped make our planning much easier. Even though we went with our own vendors for the day, we recommend everyone to go to one or two of the open days to speak with their preferred vendors.

If you're looking for a venue that offers elegance, seamless service, and a truly memorable experience, I cannot recommend the Orange Grove Hotel enough. Thank you for making our wedding day so perfect!
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Laura Sent on 19/12/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding came true

Couldn’t recommend the mansion/orange grove enough! They accommodated our spring Saturday wedding with 6 months to go when our other venue let us down. From the first moment they were extremely responsive and professional and listened to my very long list of plans/requirements 🤣 Katherine in particular was so knowledgeable and thorough with no detail left un discussed

The grounds themselves are absolutely stunning and we felt needed nothing substantial by way of further decor. We were lucky enough to have glorious weather on our wedding day which meant we could make use of the indoor/outdoor set up.

On the day everything ran like clockwork and everything we had asked them to do had been sorted including the champagne tower, all the decor signs, the confetti line, beer pong, cocktail hour and more. We had a church wedding so being able to bring our wedding car up the drive was very special. Met on arrival with a glass of chilled Prosecco.

The food was amazing and a few guests commented it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. All served by polite attentive staff.

I had organised surprise singing waiters for my husband and guests and the mansion were so professional in accommodating those, they were a huge hit!

There was a slight hiccup with the music in the evening and with the location of breakfast the next day but given the amount of work and effort that was put into the whole day, this felt minimal.

Overall, we are so pleased we chose the mansion. A beautiful, timeless and effortless venue with a team of staff who are all so professional and hardworking, and to top it off the food was just amazing. We will always remember our wedding day and we are so pleased that we chose to have our wedding at the mansion to help make it so special



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Camilla W. Sent on 18/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect day with Orange Grove Hotel & Gardens

We got married in August 2024 at Orange Grove Hotel & Gardens, and it was nothing short of perfect. Having such a stunning venue right on our doorstep, we knew from the moment we first visited that this was the place for our special day.

Even before setting a date, we found ourselves returning whenever we could—whether it was for a meal, an event, or every single wedding fayre they hosted. When unexpected family circumstances meant we needed to plan our wedding with just 10 weeks' notice, what could have been overwhelming was made effortless by the incredible team at Orange Grove. Special shout out to Kathryn & Lily for this!

From start to finish, they were patient, responsive, and reassuring, answering all our many questions and ensuring every detail was taken care of. They truly went above and beyond to make the planning process simple and stress-free.

The venue itself is breathtaking, every corner perfect for photos, and the food is absolutely delicious! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and we’re so grateful to the team at Orange Grove for making our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more.
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Elaine S. Sent on 09/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Such a special day!

Such a perfect day and this place will mean so much to us on many of our anniversaries! We had a small wedding (40 in the day, 60 evening) and this venue was just perfect size to not feel too big in any rooms that we used. Through out the process of planning our wedding, Kathryn listened to us and understood us. We used different suppliers (already knew who we wanted before finding venue) to what the hotel recommended but it never felt we were judged doing that. It was so lovely to have our guests stay the night before and have the bar to socialise before the big day and then have a big cooked breakfast together the day after the wedding where all our decorations were then reused for the room all set up by staff. Such a special, intimate venue.
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Sidd Sent on 30/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

amazing venue, great and helpful staff!

It was an amazing day made special by such amazing and attentive staff that went over and above our expectations. Thank you so much Kathryn for all your help to make our day so special!
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Orange Grove Hotel & Gardens Real Weddings

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Events

02 Feb
Open Door

We welcome to you to our Wedding Open day at Orange Grove Hotel & Gardens.

Sunday 2nd February, 2025 | 10.00hrs - 14.00hrs.

An exclusive look into our iconic Victorian Orangery, staged as a real wedding; the perfect backdrop for your magical day.

Complimentary entry, no ticket necessary.

On the day, you can expect:

  • Real Wedding Set-Up in our Victorian Orangery
  • Arrival Fizz
  • Recommended Supplier Stands
  • Canape Tasters
  • Exclusive Offers


If you would like a dedicated 1:1 show-around with our Wedding & Events Team, please get in contact via email.

Date: From 02/02/2025 to 02/02/2025 Schedule 10:00 - 15:00
Place: Coldeast Drive, Sarisbury, Southampton, Hampshire

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Map

Coldeast Drive, Sarisbury SO31 7PT Southampton (Hampshire)
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