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Coombe Lodge

Exclusive Country House Wedding Venue

Bristol and Somerset, Blagdon

200 guests

59 reviews

Civil Ceremony Licensed

Wedding Receptions

Exclusive Use Venue

Luxury Guest Accommodation

Exceptional In-House Catering

Stunning Gardens

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: £££ - ££££

Based on a typical wedding reception for 80 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.

Hire Price Range: £1,650 - £4,750

Per Person Price Range: £66 - £100

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 160

Guest Capacity (min/max): 50 / 200

Guests for sit down meal: 50 - 160

Accomodation

Accommodation Rooms: 12

Accommodation Capacity: 24

About Coombe Lodge

Coombe Lodge is set amidst the rolling countryside of North Somerset not far from the vibrant and historic city of Bristol. The country house wedding venue sits on the edge of the Mendip Hills with an incredible view across Blagdon Lake.

When you pick Coombe Lodge for your wedding, you get to use the whole house and gardens, plus there are twelve comfy bedrooms just for you and your guests. Their friendly team, who know weddings inside out, will be there to help you every step of the way.

Coombe Lodge can accommodate 50 to 160 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, and up to 200 guests can come for the evening celebrations. You have lots of choices for where to have your ceremony, you can say your vows in rooms lit up by beautiful chandeliers with pretty garden views. Or imagine having an outdoor ceremony under the grand stone arch of the house, which was designed by a famous architect from Bristol.

If the weather's nice, you can make the most of the big balcony with amazing views, or you can use the cosy garden courtyard. The Music Room is a bright and spacious place with big windows that let in lots of light, it has a fantastic view towards the Bristol Channel. They also have extra rooms like the Billiard Room and Library that you can use for different things, like a play area for kids, a fun space, or a quiet spot.

They have built a strong reputation for the quality of food which is all prepared at Coombe Lodge by the talented team of Chefs, using finest local produce from Bristol and the West Country. To explore the options in full please take a look at our wedding menus on the website.

Come rain or shine, the house and grounds have endless photo opportunities, ensuring brilliant memories of your special day at this beautiful exclusive use wedding venue in Bristol, just 8 miles from the M5 and 4 miles from Bristol Airport.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Venue Setting

Countryside

Additional Facilities

Outdoor ceremonies

Honeymoon suite

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Fireworks permitted

Wedding coordinator

Onsite car parking

Licensed bar

Inhouse Toastmaster

Wedding packages

Bespoke weddings

Good Disabled Access

Walled Garden

Venue Type

Exclusive use

Country House

Manor House

Outdoor / Garden

Small Hotel

Stately home

Historic

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers

BBQ / Hog Roasts

Asian

Kosher

Caribbean

Halal

Kosher

Greek

Vegan

Special Guides for Brides Offers

We have special Sunday Rates: Hire of Coombe Lodge venue (including our ceremony charge) for £1,975

Instructions

You can rely on our experience, knowledge and creativity to help make your Wedding Day perfect. Just call us to check availability, and make an appointment to view.

Terms and conditions

Rates applicable on Sundays except the last Sunday in July, Sundays during August and over Bank Holiday periods. This offer is for the use of the venue for a wedding, party or reception and does not include accommodation

Winter Offer Hire of Coombe Lodge (including ceremony charge) for £1,875

Instructions

Coombe Lodge is truly magical in winter. The splendid house is warmly lit by leaded light windows revealing the soft glow of log fires burning - making house and garden the perfect backdrop for your wedding photography. If you are considering a wedding on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, in November, or between January and 14th March, there is not better place to host your special day.

Terms and conditions

Excludes December, Bank Holiday Sundays, the Easter and Christmas periods. A minimum of 80 adult guests applies.

Contact & Location

Coombe Lodge

Coombe Lodge, Blagdon, BS40 7RE, Bristol and Somerset, United Kingdom

FAQs

The house and grounds at Coombe Lodge are always exclusive to you and your guests. Over the last ten years we have earned an outstanding reputation for hosting all kinds of special events, particularly exclusive wedding ceremonies and receptions - something that we feel very passionate about.

Whether you have 50 or 160 guests, there is a great choice of locations in which to hold your civil ceremony, including the Billiard Room, the Music Room or outside in the courtyard under the charming Veranda.

Whether you have 50 or 160 guests, there is a great choice of locations in which to hold your civil ceremony, including the Billiard Room, the Music Room or outside in the courtyard under the charming Veranda.

No food or drink may be brought onto the premises without prior permission. We are more than happy for you to supply your own wine here at Coombe Lodge, however a corkage fee will apply.

We do not allow any outside caterers but take a look at our delicious array of menu options all prepared from locally sourced ingredients. We promise you won't be disappointed.

The wedding party have access to the venue from 11.30am to begin preparations. Access to the venue for suppliers is from 10.30am on the day of the wedding. Alternatively, by prior arrangement, table plans, favours and other decorations can be left with us in the days leading up to the wedding.

If you are thinking of having a display please contact your Event Manager as this may be possible via our recommended firework supplier. Displays must start no later than 9.30pm. Sparklers are to be used outside only.

Natural confetti such as rose petals can be thrown inside or on the lawns. We do not allow confetti canons at Coombe Lodge.

We have 12 beautiful bedrooms within the house and our room rates are based on two guests sharing, and always a choice of breakfast. Included in the 12, there are 2 family rooms which sleep 4 and so naturally,these rooms come at a supplement. If you wish to make use of the bedrooms in the house, a minimum of 8 rooms must be booked, and for those that book all 12, a special rate will be applied. Please check the accommodation section of our website.

The Garden House is a Bed and Breakfast, conveniently situated in our own garden, just a two minute walk from our front door. This Bed and Breakfast is run separately from Coombe Lodge. Head to our website for further details.

White tea lights and candles in holders are allowed on the tables, window sills and mantelpieces. Please contact our office for advice if you wish to have coloured candles as these can mark table linen.

There is indeed. Standing as one of the principal rooms in the house, this spacious room has a freestanding bath in one of the bay windows. From the relaxing seating area, there are outstanding views across the lawns, to the Bristol Channel in one direction, and Blagdon Lake in the other. The room has a modern bathroom, with double wet room shower, twin basins and underfloor heating.

Customer Reviews

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From The Team

Martha

General Manager

Hi - thank you so much for considering Coombe Lodge for your very special day. We are very proud of our venue - it has such beauty and I'd love for you to experience that too! We would simply love to meet with you to discuss all of the ideas for your wedding day. Our team go above and beyond - we all have an absolute passion for weddings and events and will do everything in our power to give you the most amazing experience from start to finish. We hope to see you very soon x