Orchardleigh Estate

Orchardleigh House, Orchardleigh Estate, Wiltshire, BA11 2PH -

Up to
250 guests

About Venue

Taken straight from a fairytale, the grand 19th Century Victorian house and the surrounding 500 acres of stunning grounds, provide a truly enchanting setting for your special day.
Located just 10 miles from historic Bath, the venue is perfect all year round. The gorgeous gardens are look stunning in the summer sunshine, and the open fires provide a cosy atmosphere in the winter months.
Orchardleigh House is fully licensed to hold civil ceremonies for up to 144 guests. If you’re planning a more traditional service, there are two beautiful churches within the estate. Neither church requires you to be from the local parish to use the facility, so it is open to all. St. Mary’s Church is ideally located on its own private island. As there is no electricity supplied to the church's remote location, all wedding ceremonies are conducted purely by candlelight for a magical, romantic setting.
St. Mary’s also boasts its own helipad so you can arrive in dramatic style! From the Bell Longranger Helicopter to a 1926 Rolls Royce, Orchardleigh offers a variety of wedding transportation for you to hire.
For overnight guests, the Estate can accommodate up to 172 guests. There are 44 luxurious rooms in the main house and a variety of Lodges and Cottages on site. You can also hire the cottages for the night before the big day so there are no worries about getting to the church on time.
Orchardleigh Estate is an award-winning venue; it was declared Somerset Wedding of the Year, named second best UK Venue by Perfect Wedding Magazine, and voted ninth in Marie Claire’s Best UK Venues!

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 250

Theatre

up to 250

Boardroom

up to 20

Cabaret

up to 250

Space Rules

Cancellation policy

100% refundable 1 day before the event

Location

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Reviews

Chloe Caldwell - Chloe Caldwell Photography
August 2025
As a wedding photographer, I have the pleasure of working at some of the most beautiful venues in the UK - Orchardleigh is undoubtedly one of those! It has the most beautiful grounds, impressive interiors and wonderful team! It's a pleasure photographing Orchardleigh and I can't wait to be back soon. Chloë Caldwell Photography
Maria Lucas
August 2025
I had the absolute pleasure of working at Orchardleigh Estate on Thursday for Philippa and her bridal party, and it was truly a dream. The setting is breathtaking, the staff were wonderful, and everything ran so smoothly. Out of all the weddings I’ve done this year, this was without a doubt one of the best experiences. A truly magical venue that creates the perfect backdrop for a couple’s special day.
Eleanor Stafford
June 2025
Orchardleigh House was the only venue we viewed and we were instantly sold by its beautiful surroundings and the three-day package offered, I felt no alternative local venues compared in their offerings. We visited several times in the lead-up; taking friends to open days, respective parents to the Mother’s Day lunch and of course our food tasting. These experiences along the way just made for a personable touch. Rachel was our fantastic coordinator (photographed handing out our arrival drinks, with itinerary to hand!), who could not be faulted. She was lovely, organised and quick to respond to queries. The day itself ran like clockwork and as a bit of a ‘type-A’ bride I only had to concentrate on having a nice day, as the coordination of vendors and guests was completely taken care of. I can’t stress enough how little I had to worry about on the day! We had intended to have an outdoor ceremony, which had to change to indoor rather last-minute due to rain and we felt this change was easily accommodated, and didn’t lead to disappointment in any way – as photographed the ballroom is an equally beautiful setting. I would recommend hiring a venue stylist (we used Ambience) to help with setting up, as the late access (11.30am) would make it tricky to arrange yourself. Guests had nothing but compliments for the venue, with many commenting on how lovely the grounds were. Overall I would highly recommend Orchardleigh as a wedding venue. Their experience, capability and ease of operation was evident at every step of our wedding journey.