Glewstone Court Country House

What a fabulous location to hold a wedding everthing was perfect from the minute we arrived. The staff were exceptionally helpful, courteous and always addressed us by our first names. Nothing was too much trouble.

We had a beautiful room with views of the apple tree orchards growing the Gala apples. A very splendid bathroom with its roll top bath and walk in shower.

Excellent food. Magnificent surroundings for leisure time and walks. Will look forward to returning to stay again.

We got married at Glewstone Court in April, everything was just perfect and it wouldn’t have been without the smooth running from the team. We loved that the venue is family run as it brings a personal touch. We honestly are struggling to put into words how amazing and lovely Gary, Karen, Amy and Sam are.

We viewed the venue about 8 months before our big day and we were certain that it was the place we wanted to get married the minute we walked through the door. Being dog friendly was the added bonus! Amy was our wedding organiser for the venue and nothing was ever too much trouble. From viewing the venue to the seconds before walking down the aisle, Amy was there for us every step of the way. Any questions we had, Amy was so quick in getting back to us. Sam was magnificent from the moment we got to the venue to the moment we left. Sam made sure everything was set up and looking fabulous. It was really appreciated from our guests that stayed overnight at the venue that Sam had remembered all of their names as it made them feel very welcome and they enjoyed his very humorous banter throughout the weekend. We would also like to thank Rachel and Charles for the hard work they both put in from check in, to working the bar and to serving breakfast in the morning. You both truly are an asset to Glewstone Court, very polite and professional.

The venue itself is incredible, beautifully maintained and clean. The orchards were perfect for us to have our wedding pictures taken. The bridal suite was just breath taking, we joked that it is bigger than the floor plan of our home! The bed was so comfortable and HUGE! We both felt like movie stars in that room. There was so much space for the hair and make up team the morning of the wedding and lots of natural light for them to work in.

The food at Glewstone was so delicious! Hats off to the chef! Breakfasts were an option of cooked and continental which were both lovely. For the wedding breakfast we had leek and potato soup for starters, beef dinner for Main and egg custard tart for dessert. All of the plates went back to the kitchen clear as all of our guests loved the food and they were good sized portions too. The dessert was our favourite part of the meal and so delicious.. we’ll be searching everywhere for a long time for one that replicates that again!

We honestly can not thank the Glewstone Court team enough for all of their hard work and organising to make our big day so special.

We are struggling to put into words how grateful Holly and I are to you all in making our wedding day so incredible. From our first meetings, to postponements to the final build up. You have been professional, fair, personable and made the whole process a pleasure. We always felt a priority even though you must have had other weddings to plan too. Your family run business has allowed the remarkable personal touch that makes you unrivalled.

We will never forget our first encounter with Glewstone Court- it was when we were celebrating Holly’s graduation. It was from that moment that we knew there was something special about you and your venue – this was even prior to becoming engaged.
When we did become engaged, We knew that this would be where we would want to spend our wedding day.

You create a service that is unparalleled to anything we have ever experienced. It is such luxury service whilst maintaining a personable approach. This shone through on the day. You wouldn’t believe how many compliments were passed to us for the amazing service received by Sam and the team. You anticipated our every need before we even knew we wanted it. The whole day was so smooth, there was no stress everything was planned perfectly and you adapted to running slightly over timings.

Every single member of your team knew what our guests wanted / needed it was unbelievable. Our personal highlight is Sam as the designated shot master. You all ran so in sync.

The food was incredible the portion sizes were huge and so many of our guests were blown away by what they received. This is also another reason why we chose you as our wedding venue because the food was so superb.

Glewstone Court is such a beautiful venue – a true gem in the Herefordshire countryside. What are you offer is truly bespoke and you adapted to all our wants and needs. We have literally spent three years in the (unintentional) planning with you. You have been so calm and patient with us – thank you for that.

We had the Best day of our lives, it was everything we have ever dreamed of.

Fantastic stay, venue and staff were perfect for a wedding weekend. Would come back in a heartbeat.

The staff made the visit, they were amazing. It was my son’s wedding on the 7th August and our needs were accommodated with genuine care from the ground staff including Andy, the waitresses, and the lovely young man (Sam) who knew our names and did everything to make us feel at home. The kids were allowed free run and it was great that they were made so welcome. You have a beautiful place and deserve to make a huge success of it. Keep up the family feeling which glowed through your staff. So much appreciated.

We are so grateful to Gary, Karen, Sam and the rest of the team at Glewstone. Having arranged our wedding at quite short notice, they were so accommodating. Everything was perfect! The food, service and setting made for a really special day. Many of the guests commented on how this was the nicest wedding they have been to and a big part of that was down to how well we were looked after at Glewstone. A day we will never forget!

We originally booked our wedding reception at Glewstone in early 2019 for a date in May 2020.

We settled on Glewstone for two reasons. The venue had the ambience, look and feel we were after – a country house hotel with great personality and excellent food that we could have exclusively to ourselves. Secondly, and importantly, we felt very confident from the outset that Amy, Sam and Gary understood our needs and that they would deliver the wedding we wanted.

For obvious reasons the planned date did not happen. During the lockdowns Gary and Amy kept in touch with us and we very understanding of the situation. We rescheduled twice and finally held the reception for 60 guests in October 2021.

The food tasting sessions with Sam and the Chef were experiences in themselves. The food choices were broad and much more interesting than ‘standard’ wedding catering – something that was important to us. Sam’s knowledge of the wines was impeccable and we ended up pairing three starter and main choices (which became four choices for one particular guest) with very interesting and complex wines. We have to say that we didn’t want a ‘traditional’ wedding format and Amy helped us to design a day that right for us. There were no suggestions we made that were not met with practical suggestion and ideas on how to turn it into a reality. Glewstone recommendations for local suppliers was a real help to us – as we lived in London at the time – and totally in tune with our needs.

When the twice rescheduled date arrived in October 2021, we had stayed over the night before and woke to a relaxing morning of final preparations. Guests arrived early afternoon. It was quite obvious to see, from our vantage point in the main bedroom, that they were impressed by the venue. Sam was our master of ceremony during the day and kept everything moving smoothly without pressurising us, or our guests. Amy was on hand at key points during the day – very impressive given she had recently given birth – to make sure everything went according to the plans we had discussed and agreed with them. Staff were attentive, but not obtrusive. The food was just as we remembered from the tasting sessions; it was fresh and hot and tasted as if it was individually cooked for each guest. Our guests commented on the quality of food and wine.

Throughout the 2 ½ years of planning, Glewstone kept in contact with us and responded to our questions promptly. They honoured their 2019 prices and made the day very special for us and our guests. Everyone was thrilled at the venue, food, wine and ambience. Importantly for us it is a day to remember and look back on with great fondness for Glewstone and our hosts. We would not hesitate to recommend Glewstone.

I’ve tried to write this review several times, but I don’t feel any words can do justice to the wonderful family and team behind this venue. We knew how perfect Glewstone Country House was the second we arrived for our first viewing. Gary is a warm and proud introduction to the venue and how things are run. It was so obvious that they welcomed you like family. Emily and Joel answered all my emails quickly and in-depth, which meant we were able to book the right date for us and let the wedding planning begin! Amy was a pleasure to organise our wedding with, her guidance helped bring our vision in to reality. We arrived the day before our wedding and were greeted by Charles, who made the effort to get to know each guest individually and continuously ensured everyone had everything they needed. Sam couldn’t do enough to help and make everyone, from our children to our grandparents, feel appreciated and at ease. Sam and Charles together walked around with smiles on their faces and made sure the wedding morning went completely as planned from the smallest of details. We had nothing to worry about and were able to sit back and really enjoy our day. The venue itself is stunning and perfectly suited to what we were looking for for our wedding day. The rooms were decorated beautifully, spacious and clean. Especially the bridal suite! The food was wonderful, with more than enough (even for our picky eaters and big appetites!) Absolutely everybody, including our suppliers, couldn’t praise the venue and team highly enough. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful part of our day. We really can’t thank you enough for being such amazing hosts.

Married March 2024

We cannot thank Glewstone Court enough for giving us the most beautiful experience for our wedding day. The beauty of the venue, the wonderful staff and the warm feeling we had as soon as we visited Glewstone are what drew us to it immediately! Right from the start of the wedding day, we were met with such care and attention to detail. Even though it was raining, the whole team did everything they could to make sure that everyone was happy and settled, and I really didn’t think twice about the weather! The interior of the venue was so elegant, with the fires lit and the gorgeous, tall windows making us feel like the outside was part of the inside. It was truly beautiful! The bridal party were greeted by Sam, who immediately helped me in with my umbrella! We cannot thank Sam enough for the incredible care and support he provided to the whole wedding party from start to finish. He was so helpful and attentive and made us feel so welcome. Everyone commented on how wonderful the whole team were during the day. They really went above and beyond! All guests have commented on how amazing the day was. The food was absolutely delicious, and the rooms were incredible. We all had such an amazing day filled with smiles, fun and laughter. It is a day we will cherish forever, and we cannot thank Glewstone Court enough for that!

Married March 2024

I cannot recommend Glewstone Court and their team enough. I could write a novel about how good their service is, their attention to detail and how personal our wedding experience was.

We viewed a lot of wedding venues before them and have been to a lot weddings (so have become very picky!). If you’re looking for something that feels like your day and want truly exclusive use this is your venue! It doesn’t feel like they are churning out weddings and are just a wedding factory like a lot of country houses have now become. It feels like your wedding is the only thing that matters to them in the same way it does to you.

They are so efficient at communication, the food is excellent (get the canapés our guests loved them). Great at working with all our suppliers, and supplier management. Rooms are stunning – the bridal suite in particular was the best I’ve seen. Nothing looks tired it all looks beautiful in terms of decor, setting grounds etc. Make use of the apple orchard at the back for photos! Truly magical from start to finish, and three years in the making with a Covid postponement!

Gary, Karen, Amy and Sam are the best in the business. Sam knew every one of our guests names, and I cannot tell you how often I heard the phrase ‘we love Sam, he’s amazing’. They also know what works and what doesn’t and if you’re looking for guidance they can give it to you in abundance.

Every single detail was perfect, not one hitch and every element was flawless.

We stayed at Glewstone Court hotel all weekend for the wedding of Will & Debbie. The venue was beautiful, the service amazing, the food fantastic, the whole weekend flowed and was seamless. Thanks to Sam and all of the staff at Glewstone Court.

We chose Glewstone Court for our wedding, and we were all so blown away by how incredible it was in every possible way. They went above and beyond in every sense; Charles and Sam, in particular, were amazing on the big day. Everyone said how brilliant they were. It was certainly a joy to have people so cool, calm, and collected on such a crazy day! We’d been speaking with Amy prior to the big day, and she was so lovely and knowledgeable that it made planning an absolute dream. Gary was very polite and friendly, and it was lovely to meet him. At a lot of venues, you don’t often see the owners, but it’s lovely that he’s so hands-on here, and it’s clear that he (and everyone else) really does care and always gives 100%. We would recommend Glewstone Court to anyone, and we can’t wait to return in the future! It’s such a wonderful building, and the location is stunning. We booked for 48 hours, and everyone commented on how beautiful the food was at every meal. The rooms were beautiful and clean, very luxurious and lots of space! The decor is very tasteful, and we were all made to feel very welcome. We really feel like it wasn’t “just another wedding”. There was a real personal touch, and that made it all the more special. Thank you all so much.

Married March 2024

We absolutely picked the most perfect venue to host our wedding. It is the most wonderful venue that we fell in love with when we first visited and proved to be even more special and spectacular, surrounded by all our family and friends. The staff were attentive and provided a first-class service. In particular, we don’t think we have enough words to truly thank and show our appreciation for Sam and Charles on the day. They were absolutely incredible – attentive, kind, thoughtful, fun, and organised to perfection and took away any worries or concerns we thought we might have had. We had loads of comments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was, how great the food was, the great staff and how perfect it was for our day. We especially appreciated the thoughtfulness of the early check-in for Ellie, helping us decorate the venue (including putting up our mirror!), the glass of whiskey when needed and the check-ins throughout.

Married May 2024

Our original venue closed due to COVID, this turned out to be a true blessing in disguise! Glewstone Court Country House allowed our wedding to be the magical day that we hoped for, and far more. We fell in love with the venue as soon as we laid eyes on it. Incredible venue in such a picturesque setting, lends itself perfectly to wedding photos.

Amy, Sam and the team made everything feel so personal from the beginning. At no point did it feel like we were customers, it felt like we were getting married surrounded by friends who would do anything to help. There was always somebody on hand during the build-up to the wedding, whether it be on the end of the phone/ e-mail or able to meet us when we wanted to pop in last minute to check a few details out.

During the wedding weekend, the whole team were so friendly and helpful and couldn’t do enough for us and our guests. Sam and Amy took the time to get to know our guests and remember their names, adding even more of a personal feel to the whole event. Huge shout out to Charles and his newly acquired admirers for being a hero all weekend!

We cannot recommend Glewstone Court enough for anyone looking to get married, a rare combination of a simply perfect venue and team behind the scenes to match.

Thank you so much to everyone at the Glewstone team for organising the best day, particularly to Amy for supporting us with all of our questions and queries in the lead-up and being so patient and helpful throughout! A huge thank you to Charles and Sam, too, for making sure everything ran to plan throughout the weekend and bringing a lot of fun and energy along the way too! Everyone said how much fun the day was, and that’s all we wanted! Glewstone is such a beautiful venue, in a very beautiful setting too and will always have a special place in our hearts. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone considering it!

Married July 2024