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14 years ago
The best kept secret in Essex? A simply great venue that is perfect for any wedding!
Cranes Lane
Kelvedon
Colchester CO5 9AX
United Kingdom
01376 572643
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I am usally quite shy shelly made me feel at ease going through the process of making my special…read moreday unforgettable, thanks for helping and making my wedding photos perfect still cant belive thats me !!!!!
Jades Flower Design
We do not recommend Jades Flower Design…read more Beverley did our flowers for our wedding day. It was agreed, the flowers would be dropped at our houses by a certain time. Due to miscommunication on Jades Flowers side, Flowers were taken to the venue causing the flowers to be taken to the houses 1.5 hours late. This then meant that we had no photos at home with flowers. Realising the flowers were going to be late, we contacted Beverley only to be confronted quite rudely. Also we ordered artificial blossom flowers in a particular colour (bright pink) for 8 vases for our wedding reception. When we turned up on the day, the artificial blossom flowers were in a very light pink which was not what we ordered. The light pink did not go with our other table decorations and the white decorated room that we was in looked very pale and dull. Beverley had numerous opportunities to explain to us that she was unable to get what we had ordered however, didn't feel the need to tell us. We also ordered magnets for the mums' buttonholes which wasn't delivered, aswell as another buttonhole which also wasn't delivered to the bridal party at home. Due to the lateness of the agreed time for the flower delivery on the day of the wedding, we didn't have any time for bridesmaids to put the flowers in their hair. During the lead up to the Wedding, we were noticing issues with our quote which was raised to Beverley. We would not recommend this company and wouldn't want anyone to experience what we experienced on a once in lifetime Wedding Day.
Gaynes Park
(5 reviews)
Rave rave rave. Obviously I'm going to be biased, I got married here but take into account this won…read moreWedding Venue of the Year people. I adore this place and all the staff. Fell in love with it straight away. I'll even tell you a little secret...I knew instantly I had to marry here because of two, slightly embarrassing reasons. Here goes. One, there is a fairy lit bandstand/gazebo in the gardens...which is VERY Twilight (Bella and Edward) prom scene. Secondly. Ahem. They had the chairs I liked/wanted...which are the chairs the characters in tv show O.C. always used to use when they had their formal parties. Fact. I'm not ashamed. Lol. The venue is just perfect. They add to it all the time with cool new ideas and findings. Its set in Epping, complete with London Skyline views (they now even have a lookout for wedding photos!!) There's the orangery for ceremonies, which can be set up so you have a garden 'aisle'!! I did that and it is honestly the happiest, most beautiful memory of my life (so far). The walled gardens are well loved, beautiful and just floral picture perfectness. There's the Apple Loft where the couple can stay/bride can get ready which is too cute. I wanted to pick it up and plonk back in Rickmansworth. So well thought out. All mod cons too. Swoon. You can also marry in the Gather barns too, we used here for group shots as was such a bright, low-sun day. Winner. And then the Barns themselves. So lovely. With mezzanine floor, full bar, separate dance area. Win win win. Rumours have it they are renovating the 'stables' to provide guest accommodation. Form an orderly queue and book your weddings now ladies/gents. Don't get me started on the food. I could boast about our wedding food all day long. EVERYONE has mentioned it. It is soooo delicious. Everything we ordered was fab.Canapes were lush. Everything we tried at the tasting evening (where you meet other couples getting wed there!!) was great. How do they mass produce the same meal all to such a high standard? Gob smackingly good. The staff our lovely. I was thrilled with everything Jayne and Natalie did leading up to and on our day. Can I please relive my wedding here? Please?!
Quite a few of my friends have got married recently (and we have four more weddings to attend this…read moreyear) so I'm sort of getting used to wedding weekends! We attended a ceremony and reception at Gaynes Park, and it was lovely...I have no idea how much it costs (I assume it'll be scarily pricey) but it is a really pleasant place to visit as a guest! Location: - It is sooo pretty! The blossoms were all in bloom and the gardens are simply lovely. - If you'd like a long aisle to parade down in your dress...the lead in to the orangery is epic! The bride walked down the whole way through the gardens while everyone whispered about how gorgeous she looked. - It was really easy to get to for guests (a few minutes drive from Epping tube station...) Food: - Om nom nom... The food was gorgeous! I was really impressed that they managed to keep it consistently delicious when cooking for sooo many people. I heard a couple of grumbles from some male relatives that were still a bit hungry, but I thought the portions were good - I was stuffed!! - The only thing that was a bit rubbish was the pimms that they served right after the ceremony... I think they might have used tonic water rather than lemonade and it had sat around too long so all the ice melted to leave terrible watered down non-pimms! Ah well.
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The Guildhall was the centre, once, of this wonderful Essex village. It was a wonderful sunny day…read moreso a trip out was needed to revive the spirits. Finchingfield, with its duck pond, nice pubs, tea shops and church is worth a visit. Wander around and check out the windmill, the oldest in Essex and the only one of originally seven that survives. As I have said, a nice choice of tea rooms around the green at reasonable prices. But, if you wish a stronger beverage, The Fox pub will draw you in. A nice afternoon stroll so relaxing. Lucky people that live there.
Thanks again to Posh Garden Marquee Hire for the brilliant service. I hired a marquee for my…read moresisters 21st Birthday and they made the whole experience hassle free. After calling a few marquee hire companies, Posh Garden Marque Hire were the best by far! And will definitely be using them again.
Quiz night to raise money for Cancer Relief and the venue was perfect. The club has an ample bar…read morewith friendly staff. There were plenty of tables and chairs. The 'dance floor' area is large and is exaggerated by the mirrored walls giving an effect of being in a huge room. Nice lighting and sound quality. In fact, a perfect night and, hopefully, enough money raised.
This place gives me a headache but my daughter loves it. there are all sorts of soft play…read moreexperiences including a giant volcano that you can climb up and come down via a tube slide thing. They sell food and have a licensed bar. The car park can get quite full when the place is busy. You have to pay once to become a member and then you pay on each visit.
Nice size place. Very good food and tea and coffee facilitiesread more
Review number two. The Mulberry House is a very nice venue for a wedding or afternoon tea. I had…read morewanted to treat my mother and sister to a traditional high-tea, but had struggled to find a location in London that was within my budget. Most places in London cost around 25GBP or more for an afternoon tea. The Mulberry House, probably because it's not in London, was much more reasonable. Having afternoon tea here is definitely an experience. It was very relaxing to drink endless cups of tea, chat, and have a light bite. The dinning room is beautiful with lush high back chairs. The waitstaff are friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere is peaceful. In fact, there was quite a large group in the dinning room, but the atmosphere almost demands quiet and even the children complied. I definitely recommend having tea here as it reacts the earlier sentiments of a slower paced life with afternoon tea--most likely, and definitely in our case, followed by afternoon naps.
me and family went to a wedding here, the wedding venue was an amazing setting and the evening…read morestaff were wonderful , very polite and efficient and extremely accommodating. The food was amazing and because the evening was going so well, we decided to get a room for the night which we retired too. the beds were okay, the room was furnished to a minimum for the money that we spent. it was very dated and very basic for the price, to be awoken on a Sunday morning at 9:40 am by someone with a hammer breaking glass in an adjacent room , it transpired during the evening a window had been broken and maintenance felt the need to change it at this time because it was an ' emergency'. we promptly went to the reception to file a complaint because we thought it was unnecessary and inconsiderate to all the guests who paid to stay at this property, to be woken in such a abrupt and unnecessary fashion, when it could of just been done once everyone had check out. so going back to out complaint at the reception, we tried to make this point and get them to note that incidences such as this needs to be dealt with in an appropriate manner, the reception staff (greg) became very abrupt, rude and arrogant and told us we HAD to leave. I am applauded at the manner in which our complaint was dealt with (disgusting)
Having been here both as a performer and an audience member, the venue is a lot bigger than you'd…read morebelieve, as are the shows. Thriller: The Michael Jackson Story was here a while ago, and blew me away, (even though I felt only the young kid was the only one to pay a true tribute to the undisputed King Of Pop). Sometimes they do have the sound a little too loud for the venue, but this is only on the more rock/metal style live performances, such as Thriller, and other such shows. If you do have a balcony seat though, beware of the steep overhang, and the low hand-rails, as a 6'2" Epileptic, I could easily fall over these, (I've had further drops though, heh), and I feel that as far as safety is concerned, (not just for me, but also for others, such as blind people such as my Mother), that these hand-rails should be raised more. In short, a great place to go for a reasonably priced show, but don't get a balcony seat if you've had a few to drink, lol.
One of two theatres in Southend, the Cliff's performances can be a bit hit and miss so it's best to…read morecheck the website in advance to see if anything interesting will be playing. However, sometimes musical productions form London will tour and they often have a short run of a week or two at the Cliffs. I have been lucky enough to see the touring production of Fame and also The Woman in Black (which was terrifying!) here. The prices are also much less expensive than going to the West End and the theatre is smaller and more intimate - you definitely get a better view of the stage. The sweets are just as pricy though!
we stopped for fish & chips. traditional pub with huge indoor and outdoor seating (ocean view)…read more staff is very friendly and helpful, food was fresh and served very fast. only con - if you order food you have to go to the hotel since the bar will only serve drinks.
This wedding supplier, Wedding Stationery Boutique in Ongar, Essex, is truly the most…read moreunprofessional and dishonest "company" that I have ever tried working with. Myself and my fiance had hopes of using her service for our wedding but honestly it was one of the biggest mistakes of our life as she was dishonest throughout the whole procedure, didn't pick up any of our calls so that we could work together and then to top it off put the blame on us instead of her disorganised "company". This "company" that is run by 1 person in a tiny and dirty room is not worth any one's time. So If I could put my experience into one word it would be DISAPPOINTING. If I could give you all advice with two words it will be STAY AWAY. Thanks.
I have just used the Wedding Stationery Boutique for my wedding Saturday.They were wonderfull.I…read morehad my invitations made ,post box.seeting plan ,wedding favors.and now thank you cards.I am thrilled as so many of my guests said they were the best they have ever seen.Thank you Lesley Johnson
Smallish Premier Inn conveniently located just outside of town centre on the ring road . The usual…read morestantard of room . Clean and excellant staff service . Good car parking on site , though as it shares thus with the Beefeater Inn suggest you park around the side .
Fantasic hotel well decorated and very clean, great value for money and with great views right…read moreacross the road. it is the only hotel i will stay in the southend area. i totally recommend staying here!
Husband and I have just spent 4 days at the Camelia Hotel, parking out the back...Just fantastic on…read morethe 3rd floor, a little apartment type room with awesome sea views, cosy and very clean with lovely fresh towels...being a well travelled Kiwi (NZ) this is one of the best places I have stayed. Staff were lovely and the breakfasts just perfect, and HOT food on HOT plates, excellent!!!!!!...Cant wait to go back...