Venues Coombe Lodge
Coombe Lodge

Overview

  • All-inclusive Bristol and Somerset venue
  • Based near Blagdon
  • Contemporary wedding venue with traditional features
  • Set in 20 acres of beautiful gardens
  • Accommodates 160 guests for wedding ceremony
  • Evening receptions for up to 200 guests
  • Luxury accommodation for guests
  • Delicious and unique dining options

Coombe Lodge

Set at the foot of the Mendip Hills within the Somerset countryside and near to Bristol, with the most breathtaking views across Blagdon Lake and the Chew Valley, Coombe Lodge is a truly beautiful venue in which to celebrate your momentous occasion. With the house and the grounds always exclusive to the happy couple and their guests, Coombe Lodge's reputation has been built upon great service, outstanding food & drink, and attention to detail for hosting all kinds of special events over the last 12 years.

Coombe Lodge's philosophy is simple - they want you and your guests to have an amazing day, beyond comparison with any other. From the moment you step foot into Coombe Lodge, their dedicated team are there to help you plan every moment, with a warm, welcoming and engaging approach. Add to this an in-house team of expert chefs who revel in creating gorgeous cuisine with local produce. Explore the magnificent and romantic building for yourselves, which so perfectly blends history with luxurious styling, and wander through the charming gardens that will complete such a splendid backdrop for your special day.

History

Designed by the architect Sir George Oatley, creator of many distinguished buildings in and around Bristol, Coombe Lodge was originally built between 1928 and 1932, and became home to the notable Wills family for the next 30 years. Since then the house has been carefully restored into a gorgeous contemporary venue, whilst still remaining faithful to its elegance of old.

Facilities

Whether you have 50 or 160 guests, Coombe Lodge presents a great choice of locations in which to hold your civil ceremony.

The Billiard Room

The quaint Billiard Room is fully licensed for civil marriages, and can easily hold 90 seated guests.

Civil Ceremony Capacity - 90 Guests

Outdoor Veranda

If you would prefer an outdoor wedding, with the capability to seat many guests, their outside ceremony option under the charming veranda is perfect for summery ceremonies.

Civil Ceremony Capacity - 160 Guests

The Music Room

Ideal for larger gatherings, your entire day, from ceremony to evening party, can be celebrated in the magnificent Music Room.

Civil Ceremony Capacity - 160 Guests
Wedding Breakfast Capacity - 160 Guests
Evening Reception Capacity - 200 Guests

Catering

The care and imagination taken to prepare Coombe Lodge's menus is paramount - the credit for this lies with their team of skilled chefs who take delight in creating a tempting selection of delicious menus with mouth-watering dishes. After your ceremony is over, enjoy some celebratory drinks and a delicious selection of canapés, choosing from an array of meat, fish and vegetarian options. Alternatively, how about a garden party styled miniature afternoon tea to delight your guests?

A unique idea for the wedding breakfast is the Valencienne Menu, in which each course will be served as a banquet to the table on platters, allowing your guests to help themselves to dishes you have chosen. Some of the platters include Somerset Treats, Italian Antipasti, Spanish tapas nibbles, or a seafood platter full of delicacies, all can be an ideal choice if you do not want to commit to just one dish for your guests. Alternatively, you could opt for a traditional wedding breakfast using either the Mechlin or Reticella menu.

Accommodation

Once you have tired from all the dancing, you won't have to go too far to rest your head! Coombe Lodge features 12 luxurious ensuite rooms, ideal for your closest friends and family to stay overnight. The Garden House located in the idyllic grounds of Coombe Lodge can offer your guests a further 10 bedrooms. There is certainly further accommodation of all types and styles available nearby for more guests.

To get in touch with the team at Coombe Lodge simply use the contact details, which will be found below.

Address
Coombe Lodge
Blagdon
North Somerset
BS40 7RE

Reviews

  • Mark & Rhiannon - 30/11/23

    I'm not sure there are enough words to thank you all for everything you did to make our day so special! From our first meeting to the actual day itself nothing was too much trouble!
    You were all amazing and so calm, attentive and did things before we even had to ask! I couldn't imagine our day without you - thank you so much for everything

  • Mr & Mrs Immers - 26/10/23

    Both Robert and send you all a heartfelt thanks to you all for the care and attention to detail you gave to running our wedding. We feel that you really did go above and beyond what we might have expected on the day with your calm, reassuring manner, especially when the "trouser' incident occurred! It was such a lovely surprise as well to find out that Tom was there on our day.
    During the day Tom could be seen checking how everything was going and making sure we were happy in a very unobtrusive way. What an asset to the team Tom is! Many of our guests commented on his professionalism.
    Many thanks also to every member of the staff including chefs, kitchen staff, waiting staff and admin staff etc who all combined to make our day just perfect!
    Finally, what a beautiful and amazing wedding venue Coombe Lodge is, we will highly recommend it!

  • Cerian & Nick - 15/10/23

    We truly cannot thank you enough for all you did on our special day. You were always there on handed if we needed you, made sure the day ran smoothly and meant Nick and I could be stress-free. We have had so many compliments from guests about the venue and also how organised the day felt. We appreciate every single one of the team who made our day so special. We will definitely be in touch next year to see if we can celebrate our anniversary!

  • Mr & Mrs Nicholas - 02/09/23

    We just wanted to write to say thank you for all our hard work and dedication to our wedding day. We had the most incredible day which is full of special and profound memories. All our guests were so impressed and haven't stopped raving about the food - it was incredible!
    Thank you so much

  • Abbie & Max - 27/08/23

    Thank you all so much for our incredible day.
    It really was everything we could have ever possibly wished for and went off without a hitch from start to finish. All the staff were so friendly and helpful right the way through.
    You were so amazing all day and made me feel so at ease when I was an emotional wreck!
    We have had countless comments about the incredible venue and I am so proud to say that's where we had our big day!
    Thank you all so much!

  • Rebecca & Michael Clapham - 18/08/23

    Firstly, we want to say a massive thank you to you for making our wedding day absolutely perfect. Your dedication, attention to detail, and warm hospitality truly made a difference to both of us and our friends and family. Our Wedding at Coombe Lodge was everything we dreamed of, thank you for your hard work to make the day as great as the venue. We are so grateful for your efforts in creating wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
    Please pass on further thanks to your team and colleagues for their fantastic hospitality. Many of our guests have commented on how brilliant the food, staff and accommodation was. I would recommend Coombe Lodge to anyone.

  • Mr & Mrs Daley - 23/07/23

    Where do we start...from the moment we stepped through the door on our first show around 2 years ago we knew Coombe Lodge was different from any other venue we'd looked around, but we didn't realise how special it really is until Sunday! A venue is only as good as the team running it, and you guys are just amazing - what a well-oiled machine!
    Martha, thank you for answering the copious emails and making everything so simple and easy! You have a way of putting anyone at ease with your calmness!
    Charlotte, thank you for making sure everything ran smoothly on our big day, and for placating Matt, aka Groomzilla, when he realised there was no red bull! Moving the ceremony outside last minute meant a huge amount, and it was all just prefect! Thank you also for making sure mum's friend John, on crutches,was okay during the day too.
    Catering team, wow what can we say?! The chicken was the tenderest I've ever tasted and everyone commented on the quality! The pizzas in the evening, the sausage rolls and the breakfast were all second to none. Thank you!
    Waiters and waitresses, what an attentive team you are. You made sure everyone was well fed and watered and were so professional! The young boy who worked the long shift and even served us breakfast (Seth I think?), what a wonderful young man you are! Polite, professional and always went the extra mile - thank you!
    Cleaning team, you're like little fairies! The rooms were spotless, despite the tight turnaround from one wedding leaving to the next arriving! How do you guys do it?!
    All our suppliers said how fabulous and professional Coombe Lodge was but even that doesn't do you all justice. Thank you to the whole team, behind the scenes too, and we can't wait to come back and visit one day!

  • Ryan & Katy Radnedge - 24/06/23

    We would just like to thank everyone involved with our wedding day on Saturday 24th June. Everything ran so smoothly and on time and all of the food was delicious. We would like to give a special thank you to Charlotte who could not do enough for us both on the day and the lead up to the wedding. She was fantastic and is a real credit to coombe lodge. Thank you again for the best day of our lives.

  • Nicola and Iwan - 20/05/23

    Thank you so, SO much for running our wedding on Saturday. It was absolutely the most wonderful day and that was largely due to your excellent management of everything - both before the event and during the actual day. You took over from Tom seamlessly on the admin front and knew every detail. You were brilliant - always there to take our drinks (and return them!) at all the key moments, and a face of reassuring calm when we needed prompting to do something, or go somewhere!
    We would also like to extend our thanks to everyone on the CL team, both front of house, and everyone behind the scenes who played a part on the day, and in the run up. Honestly, CL was looking absolutely stunning in the sunshine, your wonderful gardeners and grounds-people had done an amazing job.
    We hope that today's wedding is going well and that you can enjoy a well earned day off soon!

  • Freddy & Lewis- 16/04/23

    Where do we start! We arrived at the venue at midday and shown to our rooms (Wow!). From then on the day just got better and better. All the staff were attentive, friendly, and personable.
    The timing of everything that Freddy and Lewis asked for was spot on. The service for the wedding breakfast was unbelievable. The food was incredible. The evening celebrations and the bar service were brilliant.
    We know, that you as the Planner, who Freddy and Lewis put their trust and faith in, was the centre of everything and you deserve every congratulation.
    The service continued well past midnight, where the staff acted as drinks waiters, when the party continued on the first floor landing. We had a great sleep…….then to breakfast, which had been set out beautifully. The breakfast offered a huge variety and everything was delicious. The waiting staff again were superb
    After breakfast we had to sort out flowers, and a mountain of cheese. Again, the staff helped in different ways, including the offer to take some flowers to the local church. Everything was relaxed and calm, even though the wedding guests for that day were arriving!
    You will know doubt be aware that our grandson Jack left ‘Bubby’ behind! There was a lot of tears, and ‘Bubby’ was found the following day. Not in our wildest of dreams did we think of how the return was dealt with. Relief as far as Jack was concerned, but the adults truly appreciated the compassion in how the return was handled, and the image captured at the time will provide for a fond and everlasting memory
    We have been to many weddings and other functions over the years and nothing has come near to the overall service provided by you and all the staff from start to finish on 16th – 17th April 2023.
    Thank you to you and all the staff at Coombe Lodge. Please share this with everyone that was involved in the day.

  • Freddy & Lewis- 16/04/23

    Thank you so much for all your hard work in making our special day run so seamlessly. You helped us stay calm all through the planning process and then delivered such an amazing day for us.
    Everyone has been commenting on the beauty of the venue, the kindness of your staff and the excellence of the food served up!

  • Megan & Kieran - 14/04/23

    Kieran and I just wanted to email to say a massive thank you for last Friday! We had the most amazing day ever!! Yourself and the team were always there whenever we needed you, from explaining arrangements, offering us drinks and checking we were okay and that we had everything we needed.
    Because of you all the day ran so smoothly, the decorations, food and entertainment exceeded both our expectations, the day was just perfect. We cannot thank you enough! We will definitely be recommending you guys to future couples!!
    Many many thanks and best wishes

  • Louise & Dom - 01/04/23

    We just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at Coombe Lodge for making our wedding day so perfect! From the first time we met with you to discuss options for our wedding day, we were always confident that we had picked the great place to hold our reception. Everyone we spoke to throughout the process was incredibly friendly and helpful. Nothing was ever too much trouble for you all! On the day of the wedding, all of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and were very impressed by the level of service. The food was incredible! The wedding breakfast was the best food I've ever had at a wedding and all our evening guests loved the fish and chips too!
    A special thank you to Tom for answering all our last minute questions, Martha for replying to all of our emails and blowing up the huge banana for the photo booth and Izzy who was with us throughout the day and was just amazing.
    We honestly can't thank you all enough!


  • Bex & Ric - 14/01/23

    Thank you so, so much to you and the Coombe Lodge team for all you did on 14th! You were all just amazing and we had the best day. We are beyond delighted we were able to get married at Coombe Lodge and, cheesy though it sounds, it truly was a fairytale day! From the small touches like morning prosecco to making sure Ric and I had a few minutes together straight after the ceremony, to how lovely the staff were on the day and how beautifully our table favours were set out, it was all brilliant.
    We're back from honeymoon now and had the most wonderful time. Please let us know if it would help to leave reviews anywhere, and where.

  • Bex & Ric - 14/01/23

    Thank you so, so much to you and the Coombe Lodge team for all you did on 14th! You were all just amazing and we had the best day. We are beyond delighted we were able to get married at Coombe Lodge and, cheesy though it sounds, it truly was a fairytale day! From the small touches like morning prosecco to making sure Ric and I had a few minutes together straight after the ceremony, to how lovely the staff were on the day and how beautifully our table favours were set out, it was all brilliant.
    We're back from honeymoon now and had the most wonderful time. Please let us know if it would help to leave reviews anywhere, and where.

  • Jo & Sean - 30/06/22

    Hi Martha - We hope your well. We wanted to get in touch to thank everyone at Coombe Lodge for an unforgettable day on Thursday. We were so moved by the way the team dressed the venue with all of our personal touches and guests were absolutely blown away by the venue, setting, food, the rooms and standard of service. It was a first-class wedding with a truly Italian vibe which exceeded all of our expectations.
    We really didn't expect the breakfast setting that we were greeted to the next morning! It was like an extension of our wedding breakfast and even the photograph of Jo's mum was placed on the top table amongst the flowers. It meant so much to Jo that the team had done that.
    We are sorry that we don't remember names by the lady who was on shift that night and in the morning (tall, dark hair) was exceptional and couldn't do enough for us and our guests. We appreciate we were up into the early hours upstairs just reliving the day and she went above and beyond for us.
    Once again, thank you all for a truly magical day. Coombe Lodge has a special place in our hearts and we would love to re-visit (out of season of course) if we are able to.
    Thanks so much, Jo & Sean








  • Lauren & Josh - 19/06/22

    Dear Martha and all the team at Coombe Lodge - We just wanted to say thank you so much, from the bottom of our hearts, for the best day of our lives!
    Throughout this whole process everyone has been incredible. Martha and Tom especially, you both have been a total joy and so unbelievably helpful and understanding. I'm so pleased we got there in the end - and the day was more than perfect! Martha - you were amazing on the day and it ran like clockwork - it was so special to have you there on the day after first meeting you 4 years ago! Also to mention the food - incredible!
    Even the weather was on our side and we got to have our gorgeous outdoor ceremony, and a surprise from a double rainbow which has made some incredible shots! The photo attached was taken by the best man - I can't wait to see the professional ones! We will send some across when we get them :)
    Thank You so much again, can't wait to visit for our 1 year anniversary!
    Lauren & Josh X






  • Amy & Tim - 7/05/22

    Hi Eden - I just wanted to send you an email to say thank you again. Although we can't quite believe our wedding was almost a week ago!
    You helped make our day absolutely perfect and we felt that every attention to detail had been thought of. You were never far away if I needed you for anything & all of the staff were extremely helpful...
    So a big thank you to you, the rest of the team & hats off to the chef!!! We had so many compliments about the food!!
    Thank you so much for our perfect day!





  • Cima & Ben - 1/05/22

    We don't know where to begin to say thank you! From the first meeting where you didn't laugh at our silly questions to your constant approachable and wonderful nature, especially with the endless emails! You are absolutely amazing and all your hard work was a huge reason why our wedding day was so perfect.

    So many of our friends and family commented on how smoothly the day ran and that is all thanks to you and your team!

    Thank you so much for helping us to have our dream wedding, a day we will never forget and will be forever grateful for!

    Lots of Love X




  • Matt & Laura - 1/04/22

    We recently got married at coombe lodge and absolutely loved it, from the minute we first drove up the drive looking for a wedding venue, we just knew this would be it. The day itself was absolutely perfect, everything was organised and taken care of for us, Anita who looked after us on the day, made sure we had everything to hand, and even put a board of canapes together for us, as we didn't had time to grab any! The food was amazing, just incredible for all the meals! The venue for sunset was just amazing and once the wedding was done, we had the best time celebrating with our nearest and dearest, thank you to everyone at Coombe lodge, Martha for the build up and Anita for the day itself, our wedding was everything we wanted it to be. Matt and Laura



  • Jordan & Dan - 31/03/22

    We just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything on Thursday. The day ran so smoothly and we honestly wouldn't have changed anything. We had so many comments on what a great venue we had chosen and we definitely agree with that! It really was the best day of our lives. Thanks again


  • Ken and Debbie Purnell - 24/03/22

    Thank you for making the day so special for Alex and Joe and all our guests at a stunningly beautiful location.
    However, thank you simply doesn't do justice to your incredible reaction to our early morning plight.
    There we all were in the car park of our overnight accommodation in our night clothes. With the fire brigade in attendance it suddenly became obvious that the Bride (our daughter), Bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride, Paige Boy along with make up, hair and flower ladies, with myself and others were left with nowhere to get ready.
    A panicked and stressed call was made to you. Your response was truly amazing, telling us to come straight to Coombe Lodge. You opened up all our bedrooms, including the Bridal Suite. To then lay on tea, coffee, hot croissants and Danish pastries was so thoughtful. Your kindness moved us to tears.
    You quite literally saved the day.
    We will send some photos when we have them. Needless to say we will be recommending Coombe Lodge in the future.

  • Patrick and Gail Haughton

    Hello - This is just a quick note to say thank you so much for laying on Hannah and Dom's wedding last Saturday. The venue is beautiful and the service from Martha and all the team was absolutely brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble.
    As the parents of the Bride we had a stress free day, and it is one we will look back on with great memories for many years to come.
    Thank you all nice again


  • Sarah and Simon Mahoney - 18/03/22

    I can't believe it's a week since our wedding. We both wanted to send you a email to thank you so much for helping us create the best day ever. All of the team were amazing on the day and a special mention to Tom too who dealt with a few issues the next day. We had so many comments on how accommodating the staff were throughout the day.
    Everyone also said that the food was the best they've ever had at a wedding and we couldn't agree more, it was all delicious, even down to breakfast the following day.
    We wish we could do it all again and that is hugely down to the fact that we chose Coombs Lodge, it is a very special venue!
    Thank you once again X


  • Rhiannon and Craig - 4/02/22

    Hi Tom, Martha!
    Just a quick note to say thank you and the entire team at Coombe Lodge SO MUCH for our wedding on Friday.
    The day ran so smoothly, exactly as I planned and we both had the best time. The venue is spectacular and you wouldn't believe the amount of guests who came up to us to say how impressed they were with it.
    Both of you helped put my mind at ease throughout the planning stages and Tom you were an absolute star on the day, making sure everyone was in the right place at the right time, keeping Craig and me on top of everything at all times.
    The props set-up was exactly what I had planned, if not better, and the music room looked absolutely incredible for both the ceremony and the wedding breakfast. We also loved that you moved the flowers and props into the breakfast room the following morning - that was such a lovely touch and allowed us to appreciate it all for just a few moments longer!
    The accommodation was stunning, and thank you to whoever turned our room down at some point in the evening - that was really thoughtful.
    We also wanted to thank the gentleman who served us at the breakfast in the morning - he was very patient whilst we were waiting for the last few guests to come down so we could take our seats!
    And of course, thank you for the many, many emails we've exchanged, changing dates and timings. You always managed to put my mind right at ease and made a very stressful process a lot more manageable, so thank you.
    Thanks again!!!"

  • Margaret North (Mother of the Bride) - 15/01/

    Dear Charlotte & The Team - Thank you, thank you, thank you for a most wonderful wedding. From start to finish it was outstanding and everything went like clockwork. The staff were all very helpful and friendly and looked after us well. Charlotte you were great and catered for our every need. Everyone has praised you either verbally or by thank you. Thank you all so much

  • Sarah and Stewart - September 2021

    Dear Martha - We just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your help and advice in planning the most special and important day in our lives. Throughout all of the challenges that C-19 brought, you've been a real rock for us and it's made life so much easier knowing we don't have to worry about anything on the day. Thanks for always being there to answer our questions and put our minds at ease!

  • Greg and Polly - September 2021

    Dear Clara, firstly we just wanted to say a massive thankyou to you and all the team who made our wedding day absolutely perfect! We cannot fault anything. Every single member of staff was wonderful. The day was completely stress free. The food was amazing too so thankyou to the talented kitchen staff. We have received so many compliments about the venue and especially the food.
    Thankyou so much to you too for checking on me. We really are grateful to all of you from start to finish it's been so easy and stress free.


  • Lydia and Ryan - September 2021

    Hi Tom - Ryan and I want to say a huge thank you to all of your team at our wedding - everyone was so attentive, and the day really was perfect! We've been recommending Coombe Lodge and will be doing so for a long time to come. Thank you so much again


  • Emma and Joe - August 2021

    Hi Charlotte & Tom - We just wanted to say a massive thank you once again for everything you did to make our wedding perfect on 21st August! You all made us feel so welcome each time we came to the venue either alone or with our family and everyone of our guests commented on how smoothly the day went. Tom, you were amazing again from the day we booked right up until breakfast the next morning! It is clear how hard you work and we can honestly say that you were part of the reason we chose Coombe lodge - it was the most friendly out of all the venues we saw and it remained that way for the couple of years we visited and planned the wedding with you. So thank you! We are so sad that it's over but had the most amazing day and hopefully we will be back to visit as a guest at another wedding in the future


  • Zoe and Daniel - August 2021

    Firstly Dan and I want to say the hugest thank you from the bottom of our hearts for our incredible wedding. We truly had the most wonderful, memorable day and we want to thank all Coombe Lodge staff for making it possible!! The day went seamlessly thanks to your wonderful organisation and staff. The venue looked gorgeous as ever and everyone was so complimentary about how you had set it up! Nothing was too much trouble for any staff member whether it was moving our flowers to create an indoor backdrop, Anita volunteering to utilise the bouquets as additional décor, finding food for a last minute vegan guest who replaced someone who couldn't make it, making sure the bridal suite was tidy and perfect for us at the end of the night, the list goes on!! and of course just doing everything in such an organised and timely manner!!
    We have also had so many compliments about the food! Everyone was so happy! I think it's the best salmon and cheesecake I've ever had! Please, please thank your incredible chef!!


  • Robert and Jayne - August 2021

    Hi Martha - Just a quick message of thanks for you and your team at Coombe Lodge for the exceptional level of dedication and expertise shown during Dan & Jens wedding last weekend.
    We could not have been more pleased at how their day went and everyone who we have spoken to could not have been more impressed. You and your teams efforts in rearranging the ceremony so that it could go ahead outdoors ,as hoped, was truly magnificent when the weather finally dried up only 30 minutes before the ceremony was due to start .
    Everything that you did from the moment we arrived until we left on Monday was perfect and we cannot thank you enough

  • Lois and Sam - June 2021

    Sam and I have been thinking and talking this past week how we put our sincere thank you into words, but we really aren't sure this type of thank you is anywhere near enough to tell you how amazing you all are.
    We really feel like a part of Coombe Lodge after I think just over 3 years of planning. Firstly we cannot thank you for your consistent support throughout this time. Despite you all going through the pandemic and trying to manage this, you supported us and kept our spirits high from start to finish. You honestly made the whole experience as stress free as possible and we will forever be in your debt for this. We just hope we weren't too much trouble!
    Our day was the most perfect day we could ever imagined, well worth the wait and this was absolutely all down to your commitment and hard work in making this happen. Your attention to detail was incredible and nothing was too much trouble. We really couldn't imagine anywhere else we would have rather got married and will always thank you for this. A huge thank you to Martha for being there on the day. Martha is honestly one of the most kind and caring people and just having Martha there made us feel so comfortable and at ease. Though I must add, you all work so hard and your commitment to Coombe Lodge is so clear.
    We would love to visit you again in the future and will absolutely recommend Coombe Lodge as not only a beautiful venue but also for you as the team who makes the planning and day happen.
    Like we say, we really do not feel words are enough but hope we have been able to express our thank you in this email. Please also let us know if you would like us to provide a review elsewhere, or of course use this email as a review in anyway you prefer.
    We look forward to the next visit already. Wishing you the best Summer of weddings- take care xx

  • Erica and Martin - June 2021

    Dear Charlotte & The Team - A huge thank you for everything you did to make our wedding day so fantastic. Every detail was so well cared for and we couldn't have asked for better support. You're amazing and what you do - thank you so much! Lots of Love xx

  • Katie and Rob - May 2021

    We just wanted to write to say a huge thank you for our amazing wedding day at Coombe Lodge!! You guys are absolutely incredible. Even though Covid restrictions were still lingering, you created a day for us that felt as normal and as fun as possible. Coombe Lodge looked gorgeous, the staff were amazing and nothing was too much trouble. All of the guests commented on how great the day was and how wonderful the staff were. You really went above and beyond and we can't thank you enough!

  • Alex and Lucy - September 2020

    We would like to say a massive thank you for hosting our amazing wedding! We had a wonderful day and you made sure that everything was perfect. You made it so special. (It felt like a normal wedding and you didn't let Covid get in the way). From our point of view we would definitely encourage any bride and grooms to go with the 30 guest wedding whenever that will return. The day was so relaxed and all of our guests had the best day!

  • Mr and Mrs Bail - 4th October 2019

    Unbelievable venue and staff! Had the most amazing day! Nothing was to much and they checked throughout the day that everything was going as we wanted. They decorated the place perfectly and were constantly on hand to make our day special. Highly recommended and my wife and I cannot thank them enough. Tom and Martha were brilliant throughout the whole process and made our day perfect!

  • Sophie and Patrick's Wedding - 16th September

    What an absolutely wonderful day yesterday. As you know, Patrick and Sophie (and I) fell in love with Coombe Lodge over a year ago. Not just because of what a stunning location and venue it is but also because of you and your team's professionalism, attentiveness, polite, courteous, friendly and nothing is too much trouble approach from day one. We can't thank you, Martha, and your team enough for guiding us up to and throughout a fantastic and memorable wedding day. It truly was amazing thanks to all the hard work put in by you and all of your team. We also greatly appreciated that you swapped your day off for us too! All our guests loved the venue, food and celebrations but most importantly Patrick and Sophie loved every minute of a truly magical and memorable wedding day - "the best day of their lives". Thank you and your team so, so much - we got there in the end and - boy - it was certainly worth it!

  • Mr and Mrs Wainwright - 9th August 2019

    To every single member of staff that worked on our special day - we just wanted to say how truly grateful we are for all everyone did to make our day so incredible. Everything was perfect from the very start through to when we left after breakfast. You all worked so hard, nothing was too much trouble and you were all so professional and friendly. We can't thank you enough for making us feel so special and ensuring our guests had everything they needed. You are a credit to Coombe Lodge and I hope you realise how much we appreciate your hard work and kindness. With lots of love from Trisha and Simon X

  • Mr and Mrs Thomas - 17th July 2019

    I cannot even begin to say how thankful and happy we are that we had our wedding at Coombe Lodge! From start to finish we have been overwhelmed by their passion, organisation, support and kindness. Our wedding day was everything that we dreamed it could be. Our guests were amazed with the beauty of Coombe Lodge, the attentiveness off staff and everyone is raving about the food. Martha, you are incredible! Your "above and beyond" stance on everything since we began to liaise has left me awe struck. You are too kind and generous and will always have a special place in our hearts. If we could do it all over again, we would do exactly the same. I'm only sad we can't get married there again! Much love to you all, thank you so so much.

  • Mr and Mrs Sheldon - 7th July 2019

    There was never a doubt in my mind I wasn't not getting married here... it was convincing my other half that I had to do. As you can imagine, it took no convincing at all! The venue speaks for itself; everything about it is beautiful. Every single person we dealt with from start to finish was amazing, and nothing was too much hassle. The food... WOW (that white chocolate mousse, best dessert ever!) Clara, you were amazing Throughout the whole wedding, just popping up making sure everyone and everything was ok and most importantly that we were ok. Even the little things like making sure we had food saved back for us! Thank you so much Coombe Lodge you really are pros!

  • Helen and Andy Mansell - 30th May 2019

    We would like to say a great big thank you to Martha and the team at Coombe Lodge who were absolutely brilliant hosting my daughter's wedding. We all had a fantastic time and nothing was to much trouble. You all work so hard thank you for making the day so special.

  • Mr and Mrs Holbourn - 18th May 2019

    We had the most prefect wedding day at Coombe Lodge. The staff were amazing, the food was the best we have ever had at a wedding (everyone commented on it) and the scenery and dressing of the venue was second to none. The whole process could not have been more smooth in the run up and everyone was so lovely and helpful. The day was just amazing. You will never regret your wedding being at Coombe Lodge!

  • Mr & Mrs Higgins - 12th May 2019

    From the minute we stepped into this beautiful venue we knew this was the perfect place for us to get married. We were made to feel very welcome and while we sat and talked with the wedding planner we watched the staff set up for that day's wedding. The staff have everything organised to the last detail, they are very professional and nothing is too much trouble. Our wedding was in May this year and it was perfect, everything we imagined it to be and more. Tom and his team did everything on the day for us just as we had planned. Tom was so calm ajd helpful and just the best; I'll never be able to thank him enough for all his help, particularly his sewing skills!
    All our guests loved it and said it was the best wedding they'd been too and the food was just wow! I wish we could do it all over again!

  • Mr and Mrs Northwood - 30th March 2019

    We had the most incredible wedding day at Coombe Lodge! So impressed with the hard work of the staff, particularly Clara and Jasmine, who went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect and exactly as we had imagined! So many comments through the day about the beautiful venue and the delicious food! 100% would recommend!

  • Mr and Mrs Selwood - 4th February 2019

    WOW! Our daughter got married yesterday and from the moment we first visited all the way through to breakfast the next morning has been amazing. All the staff have been so helpful anld nothing has been too much trouble. Thank you to Tom and Becca for helping us to create a day to remember forever. We cannot recommend the staff and venue enough the day went perfectly.

  • Mr and Mrs Maundrell - 28th December 2018

    Thank you to Martha and the team for making our wedding on the 28th December so amazing! Fantastic venue with fantastic food and a great team who made sure things were just as we wanted! We had several little unique things we wanted and nothing was too much trouble! Thank you for helping to make our special day one to remember.

  • Deb Marsh – 08/08/2016

    Had our daughter's wedding here yesterday Sunday 7th Aug, simply faultless, amazing venue, amazing staff, stunning food, nothing too much trouble, the place to get married in style. Thank you for everything the day was perfect, the breakfast room looked amazing with all the wedding flowers in the room, relaxed and just simply stunning.

  • Alexis Brown – 16/08/2016

    Amazing wedding venue. Stunning. Made our wedding day perfect.

  • Rachel Spiers - 25/10/2016

    We got married here on Saturday and it was absolutely perfect, in fact more than we ever could of dreamed of! Davy and his team worked tirelessly to ensure that the day ran perfectly and that we and all of our guests were catered for to the highest standard (and often beyond!). The venue was decorated beautifully with attention to detail in even the smallest of areas, Coombe Lodge is an absolute dream come true for any bride and groom and we will cherish the memories made here forever x

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Blagdon, Bristol

Overview

  • All-inclusive Bristol and Somerset venue
  • Based near Blagdon
  • Contemporary wedding venue with traditional features
  • Set in 20 acres of beautiful gardens
  • Accommodates 160 guests for wedding ceremony
  • Evening receptions for up to 200 guests
  • Luxury accommodation for guests
  • Delicious and unique dining options

Coombe Lodge

Set at the foot of the Mendip Hills within the Somerset countryside and near to Bristol, with the most breathtaking views across Blagdon Lake and the Chew Valley, Coombe Lodge is a truly beautiful venue in which to celebrate your momentous occasion. With the house and the grounds always exclusive to the happy couple and their guests, Coombe Lodge's reputation has been built upon great service, outstanding food & drink, and attention to detail for hosting all kinds of special events over the last 12 years.

Coombe Lodge's philosophy is simple - they want you and your guests to have an amazing day, beyond comparison with any other. From the moment you step foot into Coombe Lodge, their dedicated team are there to help you plan every moment, with a warm, welcoming and engaging approach. Add to this an in-house team of expert chefs who revel in creating gorgeous cuisine with local produce. Explore the magnificent and romantic building for yourselves, which so perfectly blends history with luxurious styling, and wander through the charming gardens that will complete such a splendid backdrop for your special day.

History

Designed by the architect Sir George Oatley, creator of many distinguished buildings in and around Bristol, Coombe Lodge was originally built between 1928 and 1932, and became home to the notable Wills family for the next 30 years. Since then the house has been carefully restored into a gorgeous contemporary venue, whilst still remaining faithful to its elegance of old.

Facilities

Whether you have 50 or 160 guests, Coombe Lodge presents a great choice of locations in which to hold your civil ceremony.

The Billiard Room

The quaint Billiard Room is fully licensed for civil marriages, and can easily hold 90 seated guests.

Civil Ceremony Capacity - 90 Guests

Outdoor Veranda

If you would prefer an outdoor wedding, with the capability to seat many guests, their outside ceremony option under the charming veranda is perfect for summery ceremonies.

Civil Ceremony Capacity - 160 Guests

The Music Room

Ideal for larger gatherings, your entire day, from ceremony to evening party, can be celebrated in the magnificent Music Room.

Civil Ceremony Capacity - 160 Guests
Wedding Breakfast Capacity - 160 Guests
Evening Reception Capacity - 200 Guests

Catering

The care and imagination taken to prepare Coombe Lodge's menus is paramount - the credit for this lies with their team of skilled chefs who take delight in creating a tempting selection of delicious menus with mouth-watering dishes. After your ceremony is over, enjoy some celebratory drinks and a delicious selection of canapés, choosing from an array of meat, fish and vegetarian options. Alternatively, how about a garden party styled miniature afternoon tea to delight your guests?

A unique idea for the wedding breakfast is the Valencienne Menu, in which each course will be served as a banquet to the table on platters, allowing your guests to help themselves to dishes you have chosen. Some of the platters include Somerset Treats, Italian Antipasti, Spanish tapas nibbles, or a seafood platter full of delicacies, all can be an ideal choice if you do not want to commit to just one dish for your guests. Alternatively, you could opt for a traditional wedding breakfast using either the Mechlin or Reticella menu.

Accommodation

Once you have tired from all the dancing, you won't have to go too far to rest your head! Coombe Lodge features 12 luxurious ensuite rooms, ideal for your closest friends and family to stay overnight. The Garden House located in the idyllic grounds of Coombe Lodge can offer your guests a further 10 bedrooms. There is certainly further accommodation of all types and styles available nearby for more guests.

To get in touch with the team at Coombe Lodge simply use the contact details, which will be found below.

Address
Coombe Lodge
Blagdon
North Somerset
BS40 7RE

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