Based on a weekday wedding in February.
Based on a weekday wedding in February.
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Barton Court, a small Georgian country estate on the outskirts of Colwall in Herefordshire, provides a captivating journey through a thousand years of architecture. Nestled on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills, this charming property offers a diverse collection of buildings that embody Georgian elegance, rustic charm, romantic cosiness, and edgy industrialism. The stunning backdrop of the Malvern Hills surrounds the property, creating a picturesque setting that is both private and conveniently connected. It is a truly magical location for a wedding.
Barton Court has three interior spaces where the ceremony can be held. The Fire Station is divided into two barns. One, the Saw Mill, echoes the shape of an aisle and is perfect for a ceremony. In the main house, the dining room or the sitting room can be used depending on the number of people. Alternatively, for gatherings of up to 50 people, the Engine Room is romantic and intimate.
Current legislation allows you to choose your spot outside: by the ponds, on the front lawn, in the Walled Garden, or on the Dovecote Lawn. All of these locations have lovely views over the surrounding countryside.
For small weddings, the dining room in the main house is ideal for an intimate wedding breakfast for around 36 people. For larger gatherings, the Dutch Barn section of the Fire Station complex can seat up to 100. The capacity of each space has now increased with the arrival of the new stretch tent, which can be moved to supplement either location.
In 2025, the Walled Garden will be ready for marquee hire, which will enable much larger events for around 250 people.
The main house sleeps up to 26 people in 11 bedrooms, nine ensuite bathrooms, and two dedicated shower rooms. There is no problem with a large group getting ready! The adjoining annexe offers four further small bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. A detached cottage, close to the main house but entirely self-contained, is called The Clock Tower. This is like a ‘honeymoon suite’ offering privacy and romance for a couple. The Hayloft is a sweet little studio flat up some steep stone stairs, perfect for a sprightly duo. More accommodation will be coming available in 2025. At the moment, the property can sleep a total of 36.
Barton Court is flexible about catering. Any professional catering company will be considered, provided they can provide insurance documents and references. However, some excellent catering firms used to working there come highly recommended. The property is licensed, and the house bar supplies all drinks, etc.
Conservation is sustainability in action. The property has 1000 years of architecture on its seven-acre site, much of which the owners have already renovated and sympathetically modernised. Wherever possible, sustainable methods have been incorporated into the refurbishment. The whole site is heated by biomass, a sustainable fuel augmented by the solar panels in the lower paddock. Water is pumped from a borehole that supplies the Malvern Spring. Across the bridge, a wildflower meadow has been sown, and an orchard has been planted. Renovate, revive, and restore are all integral parts of the philosophy there.
Barton Court sits at the base of the western slopes of the Malvern Hills, looking to Herefordshire in the north and the Cotswolds in the south. Walking, cycling, and motoring are all popular pastimes. The excellence of local produce means that eating out is a treat. Midway between Ledbury and Malvern, it is within easy reach of many towns full of history, entertainment, and shopping.
Barton Court is on the edge of the village of Colwall which boasts a station and has direct rail links to Bristol, Birmingham and London. The motorway network is about 3 miles from the house.
I want to thank you, Linda and the team for a really superb wedding party on the 10th of June. I don’t think it could have been more perfect for Matt and Ruth, and we had a most lovely time. We couldn’t fault it.
I would like to say a big thank you to you both for helping make our big day special. The day was fantastic.
Barton Court is so special. We came across it by chance in December 2019 and went for our first viewing in early 2020. Subsequent viewings of other venues didn’t compare, and we quickly booked for our 2021 wedding!
With sweeping views across the Malvern Hills, beautiful grounds and an incredible house, it was a no-brainer. The main house was complete when we first went to view it, but their ancillary buildings and grounds still needed a lot of work. We are so glad we could see past this and see the potential.
As time passed and the COVID pandemic worsened, we started to think about plans A, B and C. Ultimately, we had to postpone, but only by a couple of months, from May to July 2021. James & Linda were beyond accommodating of this, and we are so grateful they helped us to coordinate a new date so easily, including a complete change to the day we had originally envisaged.
During the pandemic, they could also make massive headway with work on the grounds and buildings, and WOW, what a result! We were pleasantly surprised when we could visit again, considering how many setbacks they would have had through such a challenging time.
The day itself came, and James & Linda truly spoilt us. We were so well looked after, and we cannot thank you enough for everything you have done. Barton Court will always be such a special place for us, and we hope, one day, we might get to hold some future celebrations there, too.
A wet backup plan is essential if this summer has taught us anything. So, a stretch tent has just arrived to deal with some of the vagaries of an English summer.
We have a list of excellent suppliers who can cover virtually all cuisines. However, if you want to use a specific company, we will consider the supplier, which may increase the damage deposit required.
Again, we have preferred suppliers. You can BYO, but there will be a corkage charge.
We provide someone on the day who is familiar with the property and can help if anything within our gift needs attention. But their job is not to plan your wedding. In our view, couples with a wedding planner to take care of all the moving parts can relax and enjoy their most special day. We would happily give you a list of planners we have worked with, but you may wish to source your own.