South Lodge Hotel & Spa

Spectacular occasion, brilliant staff, wonderful venue. We held our blessing and our wedding breakfast at the South Lodge Hotel. We could not have been more delighted. It was all very beautiful and emotional.

Everyone on the staff was lovely and couldn’t do enough to help – we felt very looked after. The events team made great suggestions, were responsive and diligent, and showed attention to detail during the months we were preparing and making decisions. On the day, the management team were very responsive. The food and service were fantastic, feeding 80 in a low-key way that was also seemingly instant. There was no intrusion; it just all seemed to work. The guests were universally extremely impressed. There were some lovely personal touches. The operation of the wedding on the day was almost flawless.

The event rooms looked amazing. The Gladstone room was spectacular, and the Glyndebourne room, where we held the blessing, looked and felt the part. The bedrooms were typically impressive, large, and comfortable.

We felt it was worth every penny. Not everyone can afford their wedding at South Lodge, but if you can, it’s the place.

Married September 2024

We want to say a very big thank you to you and all your staff at the hotel and spa for making our wedding such a very special occasion. The service was faultless, the staff charming and helpful, the food superb. We can not thank you all enough for making it such a special time. All our guests, particularly those that had stayed, all commented on the excellent quality all round.

Our stay at the hotel was so comfortable. What was also wonderful was the setting of the breakfast room the next day. Lovely!!

Just as a further note, we were so impressed with your masters of ceremony Mark. We could not have done without him. Also please thank Cat who was with us at the end of the evening and breakfast the next day. All your staff were just marvellous. All our guests have given us great feedback about the high quality service!

Truly, the most perfect day

Lindsey, Cat and all the team at South Lodge will go out of their way to ensure that you both have the most amazing day. After a long year of cancellations and restrictions, we couldn’t have been more fortunate to have an amazingly devoted team behind us on our special day.

Lindsey was such a reassuring planner from start to finish, making sure that we were guided and looked after throughout the planning of our wedding. Although not there on the day, we were more than confident that Lindsey had put everything in place to ensure the day was unforgettable. Cat was our wedding coordinator on the big day and we were so lucky. She ensured that we were stress and worry free, safe in the knowledge that Cat and her team had it all under control.

We could not recommend South Lodge and all their staff enough for your wedding. The food, drink, service, AMAZING rooms, relaxing spa and all round, loving hospitality made it truly, the most perfect day! Thank you so much!

We recently celebrated our wedding at South Lodge Hotel and cannot recommend this venue highly enough. From start to finish, our experience was nothing short of extraordinary!

From the outset, Lizzie, the Events Manager, was incredible. She guided us through every detail with patience and expertise, always available to discuss ideas, answer questions, and resolve any concerns. Her dedication and professionalism ensured our wedding planning process was smooth and stress-free.

On the big day, the food and service were truly five-star. Every course was perfected and presented to a fine dining standard, impressing all our guests. The team went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the meal was exceptional. The entire staff at South Lodge Hotel deserves special mention. Their attentiveness and willingness to help were evident throughout our day. Whether it was the setup, the drinks reception on the patio, or the evening festivities with our band, they ensured everything ran seamlessly. A standout member of the team was Dan, the Toastmaster. His exceptional skills were pivotal in the smooth running of our day. Dan’s attention to detail and warm demeanour made him indispensable to our wedding, ensuring that every moment was perfectly timed and executed.

We had 65-day guests and an additional 30 for the evening. The drinks reception on the patio was a highlight, providing a stunning backdrop for our celebrations, and the evening entertainment with the band was the perfect ending to our special day.

If you are considering South Lodge Hotel for your wedding, do not hesitate. They have the expertise, the team, and the dedication to make your dream wedding a reality. We are beyond grateful to everyone at South Lodge for making our day so unforgettable.

Married May 2024

Between when we had our first tour of the venue (on my birthday, which they presented a little birthday chocolate when they found out!), and the wedding itself, a year and a half later, we exchanged many emails with our wedding co-ordinator, Lindsey. She was always helpful and made sure that all the details were right for us and we had all the information that we needed to make the day go smoothly.

For the wedding itself, everything went very smoothly, thanks to Cat and the staff on the day, as well as our toastmaster Dan. All of the staff were very friendly and attentive to us and the guests. Even hotel staff who were not involved in the wedding made us feel special throughout the few days we were there, knowing who we were when going to reception for example. As we had various things to have setup, such as the cakes, confetti, favours and some decorations, we prepared a list of what should be done and go where, and everything was followed so that we didn’t have to do anything when we arrived. They even caught a mistake we made and put pens out for our table ice breakers for us, which we had forgotten about! Although a small thing, it shows that they are willing to go the extra mile to help.

The food was excellent, we had many compliments, and the chefs had gone above and beyond to cater for special dietary requirements – the options for vegetarians and vegans were also much more exciting and creative than some other places would have been! The rooms for people staying the night were also very good, and unique – everyone wanted to look at other people’s rooms to see what they had!

We would definitely recommend South Lodge!

A huge thank you to Lindsey, Cat and all of the team at South Lodge for making our day so special. From the point of contact we had total faith in you and did you deliver!

A few stand out of thanks are deserved for Lindsey and the brilliant coordination and attention to detail. For Cat and everything on the day she did to ease the strain (and what a shift she did), thank you! But also to everyone at South Lodge. Everyone was brilliant, considerate, helpful and nothing was too much. So to all of the team, would you please pass on our thanks for making the day so special.

Finally, we cannot say enough how amazing our day was and the memory created will be with us for a long, long time. A huge thanks to you and all of the team.

We had a fantastic experience at South Lodge. From the initial inquiry, the team was excellent, making us feel at ease throughout the whole process. Beky, Lizzie, Liz, and Amanda really are credits to the venue; nothing was too much for them. They also provided us with Toastmaster Dan, who we couldn’t have coped without on the day. We would highly recommend South Lodge to anyone.

Married April 2024

The perfect venue!

We can’t recommend South Lodge enough. This truly was the perfect venue for our day. Every step from booking to the actual wedding day was amazing. We were treated so kindly, and all the staff were genuinely happy and excited to help bring our dream wedding to reality. Our day ran perfectly with no hiccups at all—all thanks to the immaculate communication and staff. Thank you, everyone at South Lodge, for our fairytale day!

Married August 2024

I thought I would check in with you to thank you and your team for arranging our wedding day so perfectly. We were both so pleased with the service we received from both yourself and the team that looked after us on the day. Everything ran like clockwork and we couldn’t have asked for anything more.

Once again thank you for making our day so amazing. We will never forget it.

Thank you for an extraordinary, exceptional wedding. No words can express the professionalism, the warmth and kindness of all the staff. The impeccable attention to detail from all of you, We hadn’t need for any worry or concern, our every move was catered for.

My family from Norwich were mesmerised by their rooms and could not believe for such a stunning venue, how friendly and warming all staff were. Often in first class venues, it can feel a little pretentious, but not South Lodge.

The food was outstanding, Disraeli was beautiful and as a bride, I was so well cared for.

It went by in a flash and we would love to relive it all again. Dorrington photography and Lissy Florists, both recommendations from your wedding fayre were outstanding also. We could not have asked for a better day, despite Covid.

Firstly, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU so much for everything!!

You and the entire South Lodge Hotel staff were beyond amazing, and we couldn’t have asked for a better staff to work with. You made everything so much easier for us, and it was truly a wonderful experience.

So, THANK YOU again for everything you did for myself.

We had the most incredible day. It was absolutely perfect and it couldn’t have gone any better! We are extremely happy that we chose South Lodge as our venue.

Our guests were blown away by the venue and the facilities. The staff were fantastic! Cat and Mandy worked tirelessly in the background and all our guests commented on the service provided and how effortlessly they made the evening flow. They couldn’t do enough for us. The food was outstanding and loved by all! The room was set up beautifully. South Lodge staff made everyone feel like VIPs the entire stay and we wouldn’t have gotten this anywhere else. The time and effort you put into making our wedding so personal was hugely appreciated. Everything ran like clockwork and we were guided through the day so we could get the most time with our guests. Everyone was sad to be leaving the venue on Friday as we all had the time of our lives. We just can’t thank you enough.

Just try and keep us away from the hotel for our first anniversary! You will most definitely be seeing us!

Lindsey and Lizzie – thank you so much for guiding us through the process from start to finish. COVID-19 has certainly made things a bit more challenging but you did all you could to get us to our dream wedding day. You are both superstars!!

We had such a special day getting married at South Lodge Hotel. We had one of their intimate packages with 30 guests. The staff were all very friendly and helpful with ideas for our day. The day could not have been more perfect. Thank you again. Memories to last a lifetime!

Married July 2024

We had the most wonderful weekend celebrating our marriage. Great fun was had by all. I am so glad you were able to join us for the ceremony.

It has been an absolute pleasure working with you this year. We feel very lucky to have received your professional help and great experience in helping our day to be perfect. Both Cat Liz and the whole team were amazing so please thank them on our behalf. All of our guests also had a truly wonderful time and all said they couldn’t fault the amazing service from the moment they arrived and those who stayed at the Hotel were extremely impressed.

Thank you so much once again.

We’ve just had a wedding at South Lodge Hotel and it was the most amazing day in the most fantastic venue. Everything went perfectly and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

This was in part due to the fantastic staff that work at South Lodge. Their customer service skills are excellent and they ensure everyone is looked after at all times. A special mention has to go to Lindsey and Cat who arranged and organised our wedding to perfection. Lindsey kept us informed with every step of the proceedings from the first meeting until the wedding day and then Cat took over with the organisation on the day and made sure it went seamlessly. Both Lindsey and Cat are a pleasure to work with when planning a wedding and nothing was too much trouble for them. They made sure we had one of the best days of our lives.

Many thanks Lindsey for everything you have done for us. We a have a large table booked for NYE and are really looking forward to returning to South Lodge.