Alan and would like to say a massive thank you to all the staff and the wedding planning team at Best Western Chilworth Manor for making our day the most beautiful wedding of the year. Being a gay couple, it’s hard to find people and hotels that don’t judge us but Chilworth manor was perfect & we will always come every year to celebrate our wedding anniversary to remember our special day. Thank you again Love MR & MR Watts

Good morning Jo Oh wow what an amazing day! Thank you so much to you and all of the amazing staff that helped make our day so perfect! We absolutely loved every minute of the day it was brilliant and all of our guests have said how much of a fab time they’ve all had so thank you all! Marius was such an awesome man, even when we turned up late and had to change all of the timings for our first dance and cutting of the cake, he was brilliant. Thank you so much Marius and to your team of helpers! We have had the best time ever and we have some funny stories to go along with the day too once again thank you so so much! Can’t believe it’s finally happened! It’s hard to explain how grateful we truly are we can’t thank you all enough for everything you have done for us. Thank you and kindest regards Danielle and Leigh

From the first time we visited Chilworth Manor we knew it was the venue for us, the relaxed and professional approach immediately put us at ease when making such a big decision as to where we would celebrate the best day of our lives. From her warm welcome, Hannah made us feel from the first moment that all she wanted was for us to have a wonderful wedding. She listened to our brief and delivered everything we wished for. She was clear in her communication, helpful with our decision-making, and listened to every small detail we wished for. Without fail, every guest mentioned how beautiful the venue was and how great all the staff were on the day, and we can only agree with them. On arrival, the sun shining meant we were able to have our welcome drinks on the terrace and gave our guests a chance to see more of the beautiful grounds which really made our day. Vincent was our wedding coordinator on the day, he was very professional and made sure everything ran smoothly on the day which we are very thankful for. The coach house decorations were through Luminique Events recommended by the hotel. They did a stunning job, and I would recommend using them when getting married at Chilworth. The food was spot on. The canapes, wedding breakfast and evening hog roast were the best. All the food was served quickly and on time throughout the day and evening. So, we would like to send a big thank you to the chefs and all the waiters. You were brilliant. They covered all dietary requirements, we had some more complicated requirements, but nothing was much bother, the chefs covered everything. Mrs Bouquet, run by Micah Marshall, did our wonderful flower arrangements in the coach house. She did an amazing job. She is a local supplier and recommended by Chilworth hotel. We also booked a surprise singing show with Sing out Waitresses and Waiters who pretended to be part of the Chilworth Hotel staff by dressing up as the waiters. Chilworth Manor was happy to accommodate this and provide

We decided that we wanted a very small and intimate wedding but decided quite last minute we wanted a private dining room to have a meal after the ceremony. It was really hard to find anywhere that had availability but when ringing the Chilworth Manor, they were more than helpful and had availability on the day we wanted. Communicating with Hannah in the run-up to the day and getting everything planned was simple and easy and so stress-free. Everything we wanted was in place ready for the day and we were able to go into the room early that morning to set up which was helpful to make the day run as smooth as possible. The reception itself was amazing, it was a simple sit down lunch but the food was lovely and the staff were so attentive and friendly. We cannot sing their praises enough. They made sure we had drinks when we needed them, the food was served when we wanted and it was all hot and tasty. The grounds were absolutely beautiful and we got some lovely photos in the gardens. No one wants to talk about price but for a simple sit down lunch to celebrate a special event, Chilworth Manor is really good value for money. Unlike many other hotels that we contacted, Chilworth Manor had no charge for the hire of the room. We just selected which menu and any added extras we wanted. It was a beautiful stress-free day which we absolutely loved. We cannot thank everyone enough for making our day so special. Many thanks Hannah

My husband and I got married at Chilworth Manor in April 2022. This was our 3rd date due to covid and it was a blessing in disguise. It was a lovely magical day. The views at Chilworth are breathtaking. All the trees were blooming and we were lucky enough to have blue skies all day. Jo (Sales & Revenue Office Manager) at Chilworth responded very quickly to any of our emails in the extra two years we waited. She even helped me out with a surprise stay for my husband! James and I had our taste menu a few months before our wedding and it felt so special. We had the whole restaurant to ourselves, the food was spot on and it didn’t taste any different on the day. We met with Jo a few days before the wedding to have a final run-through, which took some weight off our shoulders. On the day of the wedding, we had a man called Marius who looked after us all day, he was very professional and well mannered. He did a fantastic job. All in all, we would recommend Chilworth manor and we would also like to thank the Chilworth Manor staff. Mr and Mrs Morgan

We had the most amazing day!! Want to say a massive thank you, to yourself, Clair and Marius for going above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect! There was a bit of rain that we had to contend with, but Clair worked marvelously along with our photographer to ensure we had plenty of space and light to start photos inside the hotel. Luckily it cleared up a bit in the afternoon so we had a chance to sneak off for some extra shots outside, in the hotels beautiful grounds. We are now so excited to get all our photos back as we are really pleased that we will have such a variety of photo locations! So all's well that ends well, even with the rain! We had countless guests comment on how delicious the food was, and how generous the portion sizes were too! Favourites were the arancini canapes and the sticky toffee pudding dessert! The whole day went so seamlessly, and that is all down to the professionalism of your team. I have attached the sample photos that we have received back from our photographer. You are welcome to use any you'd like. Thank you again! P.S. the swan towels, rose petals and wedding card was such a lovely touch! Many thanks, Mr and Mrs Willsher

Thank you so much to you and all the team at Chilworth for making our day so special. It really was the day we dreamt of! You have been so patient and helpful throughout the whole planning process even with having to rearrange the date twice thanks to COVID! Nothing was too much trouble. The sun shining and being able to have our arrival drinks on the terrace really made our day and gave our guests a chance to see more of the beautiful grounds. The Coach House was decorated exactly as we’d planned and it looked wonderful. We had many lovely comments from guests about the venue. Marius did an exemplary job of managing our day for which we are very thankful for. He is great asset to Chilworth! We only have positive things to say about our Wedding at Chilworth but if we could give any feedback for improvement it would be that perhaps when the guest arrived they could be pointed in the direction of the terrace, our guests started ordering at the bar without knowledge there were already drinks laid out on the terrace, and the timing of the Wedding breakfast, it ended up taking longer than envisaged so our evening guests had already started arriving before we’d finished. We appreciate there can be delays and this in no way had a negative impact on the day, it just delayed the party starting! We are so pleased that we chose to have our Wedding at Chilworth, it was everything we wanted and more! We look forward to visiting again. Kind regards Karen and Sam

I can’t thank you and your team enough for organising mine and Lee’s wedding day. It was absolutely perfect in every way. Hannah, Claire, George and the others went above and beyond and were wonderful from start to finish. You were very professional and attentive and made me and Lee feel very special on such an amazing day. So I’d like to thank you all again for an unforgettable day and I would definitely be recommending you to family/friends.

Recently had my wedding at Chilworth Manor. From start to finish the whole experience was amazing. My wedding coordinator Amanda did a wonderful job organising the day. Listened to all my wishes and concerns. Amanda was polite, friendly and efficient. Josh who had the job of organising the day of the wedding also did an amazing job. It ran like clockwork. Also, the staff serving the food and drinks through the day were brilliant. My Husband and I want to thank you all so much for your hard work and making our wedding spectacular.

A big thank you to Chilworth Manor and the team who helped plan and carry out our big day. Firstly, to talk about the team. Amanda was brilliant leading up to the wedding day. She was always easy to contact and happy to help. She helped put us at ease with what can be a very stressful time. Josh was the coordinator on our wedding day. He was so friendly and professional and ensured the day ran smoothly. The waiting staff particularly Joseph and Lucifer were brilliant. All the food was served quickly and at good intervals throughout the day and evening. They were all happy to help throughout the day with any requests. The food was so good. The canapes, wedding breakfast and evening buffet were all great quality and the sticky toffee pudding was amazing. Mass catering for events can make it hard to establish good quality food but that is definitely not the case with the chefs at Chilworth! The coach house decorations were through Luminique Events recommended by the hotel. They were beautiful and I would highly recommend using them when getting married at Chilworth. The DJ-Jeff was also booked through Chilworth and did not disappoint. He made sure everyone was up and dancing throughout the night. Finally, I would like to thank Josh (again), Johanna, Claudio and Claire who looked after my father when he became very unwell in the evening. They were supportive and very caring during and after the paramedics arrived. Nigel the manager was very sympathetic in the morning and wanted an update on my father's condition. He was very generous ensuring that my mum and I were cared for. My Dad has made a full recovery! I would highly recommend getting married at Chilworth Manor. It is an amazing place to get married in regards to the beauty of the house and the wonderful staff. Thank you again Best wishes Philippa and Shawn Baker

Wow! Where do I even start… let’s start with the day before our wedding, Hannah and Marius were very helpful with letting us set up earlier than expected which was amazing as we had loads to do. They made sure that we knew who was working incase we needed anything! Which took a great deal of pressure off us the day before our wedding… so thank you! And Our Wedding Day was just perfect from start to finish, not one thing went wrong and that’s all because of the staff at Chilworth! They went above and beyond for us to ensure our day was perfect! Nothing was too much trouble! I had 3 members of staff looking for scissors right before my ceremony because I had ripped my dress on the way down lol, and they all rushed looking for some. It was like a true fairly tail, the grounds were perfect, the rooms were outstanding, all our guest couldn’t believe how beautiful it all was! Everyone complemented the food, we had a lot of comments of “the food was amazing, and there was loads of it too!” Everyone was just enjoying themselves which is what we wanted especially after the few years we have all had. I can assure you we all had some sore heads in the morning but was definitely worth it for the day/night we had it was a day to never be forgotten…So thank you we will treasure it forever! So lastly thank you so much to Hannah for giving us our dream wedding. We are so grateful for your service and all your help over the last 3 years :) and another thank you to Marius who was very helpful and did an amazing job as our toast master, and collecting our cake for us the next morning as it was absolutely huge :) xxx

We are so thankful to you and the staff for our special day. The 1st time and 2nd were so special. Saturday was well worth the wait, it was brilliant. I was super nervous that you weren’t there but the staff were brilliant in your absence and you left us in great hands, it went really smooth and was well organised. The food was delicious, the rooms were perfect, staff were brilliant, Chilworth itself is beautiful so it speaks for itself, everything was great. We’d like to just point a certain staff member out, I’m not sure if he’s a waiter or an events organiser but if I remember correctly his name is Lucifer, a young lad. Well, he was absolutely amazing from start to finish Jo, he made sure everything was how we wanted it from the music to the speeches to the evening, he made sure every last detail was perfect, he was always around when we needed something, he was quick and officiant, friendly and went out of his way to stay until the end to make sure everything ended well. He was absolutely brilliant and a massive asset to Chilworth. His manager should be extremely proud of his commitment to his work because he was outstanding. We are extremely thankful to you Jo, without you saving us a few years ago from the chaos of Botleigh, we would never of had such a perfect day, we probably wouldn’t of had a day at all! You’ve been our fairy godmother and we are forever thankful to you! Chilworth is absolutely beautiful and our experience there will forever hold a special place in our hearts, none of it would have been possible without you. Best wishes for the future, We hope to see you soon, we will 100% be visiting Chilworth again. Lauren & Matt Willis xx

We had the most spectacular day, perfect in every way. All our guests have praised the hotel for how beautiful it was. Josh and Marius nailed the day, they couldn't have pulled it off any better. Food was 11/10, very full bellies exactly what we wanted. Thank you so much for our gift, it was a lovely surprise. Some very sore heads at breakfast the next day, lovely to have the wedding party all together. For now, we can't thank you enough. You listened to everything we wanted, and made it a reality. We just want to have our wedding day over and over again. You, your team, the hotel staff, everyone-just brilliant. Chilworth holds such a special place in our hearts and will continue to come visit. Thankyou again, Laura and Steve x

We had our beautiful winter wonderland wedding earlier this month in the lovely grounds of Chilworth Manor. We would like to thank Jo and the team for making our day extra special and remembering a day we will never forget. We stayed at Chilworth for the 2 nights with family and friends and as soon as we arrived, we were looked after straight away and throughout the duration of our stay. They could not do enough for us. We had a lovely ceremony room which held approx. 63 of our day guests and the atmosphere was just amazing. For our evening reception, we celebrated in" The Coach house " which was so spacious, and beautifully decorated. All our family and friends commented on how amazing it looked and the hotel staff did too. We had a good choice of food laid on for our wedding breakfast and for our evening reception. We would recommend the BBQ buffet as our day guests said just how tasty it was and how there was a good variety of choices. We would recommend any couple who are thinking of getting married soon to get in touch with the hotel and speak to Jo. She will make your day so special. If you like to party in style, then we suggest you go for a glitter light-up dance floor! WOW! We can’t wait to come back to see you all for our Honeymoon stay but hopefully, we will see you before then. Once again, a big thank you to Jo, Hannah, Amanda, Ellie, Becca, Josh and all the team for making our day so special. Kind Regards James and Emily Dajlid

Firstly, we would like to say a huge thank you to the team at Chilworth Manor who worked tirelessly to make our wedding day such a memorable occasion for us and our guests. The wedding planners we dealt with at different stages - Amanda, Jo, Chelsea, Hannah - were all very helpful. Amanda, in particular, helped us with most of the planning and was very patient with our many queries. Mark, Josh and their team who helped us run the wedding day were very efficient and friendly. The day went smoothly, much to the credit of the team. All in all, we can honestly say it was one of the best days of our lives.

We have nothing but praise for the management and team at Chilworth Manor. Throughout the cancellations we experienced due to COVID 19, they ensured that no additional stress was added during a difficult time, for which we will always be grateful. They have been totally supportive, with excellent communication throughout. Nothing was too much trouble. We have all heard of a number of horror stories that many couples have experienced with their wedding, yet Chilworth Manor were the opposite, ensuring we had our special day, we can not thank them enough. We would also like to thank Josh, our wedding manager on the day. Josh went above and beyond on the day to make sure it ran smoothly. For someone who has only been doing weddings for 2 months, he was superb! Well done again to Jo and her team.

Dan and I would like to thank Jo and the team for making our days so special. We also want to thank William for our first day. He was amazing and accommodating, despite being in the midst of a pandemic. He made sure our day felt as normal as possible, and nothing was too much trouble. Josh for day two was incredible. He was so chilled and easy going. He tended to our every need, and made everyone feel at ease. He really contributed to everyone enjoying the party. Jo, where do I start? You have been an amazing support from the day we booked back in 2017! The added touches to our suite just made it even more special! Thank you for helping, listening and supporting us to ensure we still got a relatively normal celebration. Everyone commented that on Friday the service of the bar staff, catering team and reception was amazing. Thank you all! You guys are a credit to Chilworth Manor and it will always hold a special place in our hearts! We look forward to celebrating future anniversaries in our favorite hotel! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Jess and Dan Putt xxx

In September 2021, we got married at Chilworth Manor. Like many couples, we were due to get married during 2020, but then due to the pandemic we decided to delay it until 2021. The wedding team was fantastic. They were so accommodating and really reassured us that every detail would be covered, ensuring that our day would run smoothly. The venue, grounds, food and decorations were great and exceeded our expectations. The only area to improve/focus on, is we had different people looking after us on the actual day, which got confusing. However, all the staff were polite and professional, also being noted by our family and friends. Overall, we are so glad we chose Chilworth Manor as our wedding venue; they did themselves and us proud. -Georgina and Glen Ellis

Our Wedding was everything we hoped for and more. The staff in Chilworth Manor looked after the whole wedding party well. They were always there but very discreet. Their approach enabled us to have the relaxed wedding that we wanted. We wished to create a joyful atmosphere for our guests, and the team helped in doing so. The whole Chilworth team were excellent from start to finish, and nothing seemed too much trouble for them. We were delighted to be able to use the terrace and grounds, which were beautiful. The whole hotel looked stunning. A special thank you to Josh for being so attentive and guiding us through the day. We would also like to thank the team for the extra trouble they took to print out the table plan and make sure everything went smoothly.

We want to say a massive thank you to Jo and the team in Chilworth Manor for all their help in arranging and hosting our wedding on 10th July 2021. We had a truly amazing day. Right from the very start, the team couldn’t do enough to help us book our wedding at Chilworth. But, nothing was too much trouble. We had to move our wedding from last year because of Covid, but Jo was amazing in keeping us calm and helping us secure a new date for 2021. We couldn’t have held our wedding without all her support and guidance. Jo has fantastic knowledge and ideas when it comes to planning a wedding. The government had issued new covid restrictions before our wedding, so we asked Jo many questions, but nothing was ever too much trouble. We met with Jo a week before the wedding to talk through the arrangements for the day. We also met Will, who would be looking after us on the day. The day itself was amazing! Will couldn’t do enough to help us, and nothing was ever too much trouble. We honestly had the most amazing day at Chilworth, and we can’t thank them enough for everything they did for us. Even on Sunday, we had our room for breakfast with our guests, and Antony was brilliant! He was so friendly and made sure all our guests had everything they required. If anyone is considering Chilworth as a wedding venue, we can’t recommend them enough. The staff are just excellent, and the grounds are stunning and provide lots of fantastic photo opportunities.

Sunday was such a magical day! Everybody enjoyed themselves, and we had the most fantastic day. The staff are outstanding and went out of their way to make sure we were all having a great time! We were so pleased and can’t thank Chilworth Manor, Lucifer and Adam enough! A waiter kept checking on us the morning of and bringing us water and orange juice. He even helped my maid of honour with the coffee machine! He was brilliant!

We are so happy that we chose Chilworth Manor for our wedding ceremony and reception; not only were the grounds beautiful for photographs, but the staff were amazing from start to finish. From initial enquiry to the very day itself, Jo was incredible and couldn't do enough to support us on our journey to the aisle. She was always available to answer silly questions, and was never fazed - even by last minute changes we had to make. We never felt panicked or worried that something was going to go wrong, as we felt so assured that Jo had it all sorted out. Most of our guests chose to stay at the venue itself over the weekend, and it was wonderful being able to see them on the evening before and the day afterwards. Everybody said what an amazing location Chilworth Manor was, and how grand the place was. Quite a few used the gym and spa facilities, and others went for a walk in the grounds, and it was lovely for us to hear they'd had such a relaxing and fun weekend. We have a few picky eater friends and family, but absolutely everybody commented that the wedding meal was delicious - what more can you ask for? Will was looking after us all day, ensuring we were never without our favourite drinks, and checking in with us throughout the day to make sure we were on track and we didn't need to alter any timings. We can't express thanks enough for how well we - and all our guests - were taken care of throughout the day, and in fact over the whole weekend. The private room for breakfast the morning after the wedding was a particularly nice touch, as it gave us a proper opportunity to say thank you and goodbye to everyone before they took their leave. The wedding was everything we wanted, and more, and the photographs show just how stunning the venue is. Thank you so much to all the staff, from the girls who brought us breakfast to the Bridal Suite in the morning, to Jo and Will who were supportive throughout. We will be back next year!