Reviews
Everything was just amazing, the staff were so friendly and helpful and the venue was beautiful.
Clare Kelly - 30th June 2025
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Myself and my husband had our wedding at Walton Castle in June 2025. It was such an amazing day. From start to finish, the process was easy. We went for a viewing at Walton after our first venue went into administration. We met with Margarita who explained how the day would work and what we would need to do. They provided us with a list of recommended suppliers which is how we found our caterer. The whole team were so helpful and friendly. Answering any questions we had along the way.
I would only advise that you will need to coordinate some things on the day if you don’t have a wedding coordinator. We didn’t have one but this didn’t affect the running of our day and Mandy was on hand if we needed anything.
The actual day went so smoothly and we couldn’t have asked for more.
I would highly recommend Walton Castle for your wedding.
The whole team Margarita, Mandy, Carly and Neil were amazing.
Maddie - 21st June 2025
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Wow – what a hidden gem! We held our wedding celebration here at the end of May and had the most incredible couple of days! We viewed the beautiful castle in July last year and were taken aback by the stunning views of the golf course across to the sea. The castle itself has been renovated so thoughtfully, and Mandy and Margarita were incredibly helpful and enthusiastic. A DIY wedding is not for the faint-hearted but Mandy & Margarita have the knowledge and experience to help you through but ensure that all expectations of the castle are made present to you e.g. number of drinks you can provide yourselves on the day, staffing of the venue, rubbish removal, cost of corkage/alcohol bought through the venue, furniture available for use. The venue is sold with a dream of making your day exactly how you want it to be from booking your own caterers, musicians and activities that make it truly unique and special to you as a couple. We booked the castle for a 3-day break which became a mini family holiday for us all. The castle accommodation enabled family and the bridal party to all stay on site. The groom and his groomsmen enjoyed the ‘boys’ room’ which had a downstairs games room complete with dart board and pool table. On our arrival day the groom and 15 friends and brothers went down the driveway to the picturesque Clevedon Golf Club where they spent the day golfing together. The girls were left to their own devices to enjoy the castle and set up for the wedding day to follow. Domino’s was delivered, wine drunk and a few took a swim in the underground pool which is a great addition to the accommodation. On the day of the wedding Neil, Carly, Emma and Mandy made sure a good time was had by all and were there to lend a hand if required. They did a great job of keeping the bar going all day and ensured guests were topped up with welcome drinks. Our suppliers were fantastic, and Mandy was on hand if there were any questions as some were unfamiliar with the venue. We had a fantastic guitarist and singer, Pat McIntyre, during our service and drinks reception which was so lovely in the sunshine watching the kids join in. We hired a crazy golf course from local Ace Mini Golf, our catering was carried out by Big Pan Parties who were able to set up seamlessly outside the castle gate and their food was delicious! We also hired an ice cream bike from Sevanetti Ice Creams which was a big crowd pleaser and had The Riff Dogs play to get the party started (note that no music can be played outside after 10pm). We would also recommend hiring portable toilets as there is only one dedicated guest bathroom. The joy of this being a blank canvas was that we could make the day personal to us. The bride’s father carried out the ceremony, friends and family made cakes and arranged flower displays – it was all hands-on deck! We highly recommend hosting your wedding day or even a special family celebration at Walton Castle. It truly was the most special day.
Jodie - 13th June 2025
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We got married at Walton Castle in May and it was a delight. The castle and the surrounding grounds were beautiful, especially with the flowers in bloom. The team there were extremely helpful and on hand to help with anything and everything, and their connections and recommendations for vendors were fantastic. Our wedding was pulled off without a hitch and we all had lots of fun! We would definitely recommend Walton if you want a fun and relatively stress free wedding run by a top, top team of wedding experts.
George Searle - 12th June 2025
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Well what can I say the wedding was perfect success, the atomsphere, the venue (as we all know was absolutely beautiful) . We hand a perfect weekend, all our guests had a wonderful day/weekend and all we received was how amazing Walton Castle truly is! The fact that we had exclusive use of the whole venue left people speechless! The wedding guests that stayed from the Friday through to Sunday all ate breakfast together dinner all in the kitchen we bonded , laughed and even shed some tears . All I can say is thank you as I have no words to express how truly grateful I (we) are.
Mr and Mrs Smith - 14th April 2025
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You cannot improve perfection. Honestly it was amazing from the youngest 6 yrs old up to me 70 yrs old we all said the same amazing weekend allowing togetherness in a beautiful setting freedom relaxation beauty . Although it is someone's home we were allowed to be in all corners of this gorgeous place that we felt we belonged. I'm wanting to make future bookings because we are a close family but live distances from each other and this was a chance to all get together relax have fun play games and be what life should be . THANK YOU Margarita and all the people involved in keeping this memory place going xxxxxx
Mrs Lainey Rowley - 13th May 2025
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Jen and I would like to say how much of a great time we had at your castle, we enjoyed every moment of it as did all the family so thank you so much.
Thanks again for making it an unforgettable experience for us all and we hope one day to be back!
Tom Caine - 24th February 2025
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Being a wedding musician myself, I have performed at many wonderful and extravagant venues. When my husband and I were looking for a venue, I personally struggled with picking somewhere. I found Walton Castle just by chance on google maps and we went for a tour. We were both blown away by the view from the balcony as we were able to see the sea and thought this would make wonderful memories. It also meant a lot to my husband as he is in the Royal Navy. We both knew instantly that this was our venue. It ticked a lot of our boxes with it being close enough to Bristol for our local guests to travel to and from, as well as enough rooms and beds for our immediate family and friends to stay. It is a blank canvas venue where you can design your wedding to what you want. Not only do you have the space inside the ground but also the outside surroundings of the castle where you and your guests can go mingle near the fire pit late in the evening. A lot of couples get married between the middle turret and the main gates, but for me that was quite a short walk especially as a harpist I have a great appreciation for the aisle walk music. Once I saw their grandiose 2 trees entwining, I knew that instantly it was where I wanted to make my vows and as it turns out we were the first to do that at the venue. The team was great with keeping in contact with us when we arrived the day before the wedding. Like any wedding, we had a few hiccups like our master bedroom bath tap not turning off on the wedding morning at 6am (it’s an old building, these things happen). But with the Walton Castle team not being too far from the main venue, they were there in no time to help solve any problems. Our guests who stayed at the castle really appreciated the large bedrooms that were provided and the kids definitely made use of the underground pool the day before the wedding. All our guests loved our small tours to the balcony for photos and my husband and I had some wonderful pictures taken at the baby grand piano within one of the turrets. For anyone thinking of booking, I would recommend finding well established suppliers who know the venue or who are willing to go view it beforehand. Especially as they will need to have good communication with the venue and with what it provides (ie electrical/generators). As a client, you are in charge of booking everything, it could be very helpful booking an external wedding planner for this venue. Make sure to pick companies that know the industry well and will go that extra mile to get all the smaller jobs done for you. As I said at the start, you are booking a blank canvas to make your dream wedding, and Walton Castle is that perfect setting to add to. Thank you again to the team at Walton Castle, you can really tell there has been a lot of heart and care with maintaining it for your clients.
Lizzy Hart - 29th December 2024
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Found the castle via a friend and we knew it was the place for us to get married. It ticked every box. We didn’t look anywhere else. Margarita welcomed us with open arms. Was realistic and truthful which impressed us as this was a second marriage for both of us and we could put our own mark on it. We met Mandy a few times before the big day and she was responsive, friendly and fabulous. Check in was easy and both Neil and Carly went above and beyond. Unfortunately Storm Darragh arrived for the big day but the castle stood firm, the guests mainly all made it, the stretch tent held its own and everyone had the best day.
The pool was great. The games room a big hot and I loved the living room in the keep. A perfect place for Christmas movie on the Sunday afternoon.
If you want a place to wow, go do your own thing then this is it.
Memories made to cherish. Thank you.
Victoria Fennell - 12th December 2024
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Walton Castle is unique. The staff and owner go out of their way to make your stay comfortable and memorable.
The views from this venue are fantastic; the rooms and everything else are stunning.
Mrs Karin Beasant - 28th November 2024
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We held a 18th Birthday party for our daughter, friends and family (ages from 6 upwards) the venue was absolutely stunning and suited our needs perfectly - both in terms of accommodation, catering and dancing! The hosts were fantastic and answered all our questions and were beyond helpful. We would highly recommend and hope to be able to return one day for another magical event - very many thanks.
Miss Helena Sands - 16th October 2024
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We got married in August this year, and we couldn’t have wished for a more perfect and beautiful venue!
It was the only venue we visited, and we were immediately sold. The atmosphere is incredible, and every direction you look, it’s stunning.
Margarita and Mandy and the team were welcoming from the start to finish and they were easy to get hold of throughout our planning process. We recommend getting agreements in writing from the beginning, especially regarding corkage, numbers of guests, and other policies and details, as these seemed to change over the months. Additionally, it's important to note that amplified music is not allowed outside the castle walls and cannot be played in the courtyard past 10 PM. We were misled about this in the initial stages and faced a setback when we were told this 2 weeks before the wedding and our application for a temporary license was rejected. But Margarita helped us pull it all together in the end, and it worked out fine as we made alternative arrangements with the band and then had a great time playing music all night in the sound proof dance room.
The entire estate is breathtaking; the courtyard is perfect for the ceremony, the bedrooms are comfortable, and the pool is great. The dance room, which has no curfew, is definitely a highlight! We would love to book again for another event in the future.
We’re forever grateful for such a perfect venue and have the best memories!
Thank you so much Walton Castle!!
Kate Hicks - 17th August 2024
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We recently got married at Walton Castle and can honestly say it’s a truly magical place. The Castle itself has been restored and updated giving it an historical but modern feel. The way it sits in an elevated position with the stunning surroundings makes it feel like something out of a fairy tale. Every one of our guests were completely blown away.
We initially met Margarita who is the owner of the castle, and we immediately liked her. She is extremely welcoming and gave us a much longer meeting than we initially booked. She gave us the history, a tour, what to expect and discussed with us our wedding plans. I could see in my now wife’s eyes, we had found our venue. Walton Castle is not what you’d expect. Once booked you have the place to yourself. Your very own castle for the time you have booked it. A unique venue and can’t be many like it in the UK. The wedding preparation itself was made a lot easier by Margarita and Mandy. They are able to recommend caterers, florists, DJ’s ….anything to do with the day. Mandy met with my wife a number of times prior to the wedding day to discuss layout, lighting options, music etc. Mandy was also present on our wedding day to ensure it all ran smoothly. She is lovely and well versed in weddings! Neil is the caretaker/manager of Walton Castle and has been for 30 years. He keeps the place spotless and extremely well kept. Nothing he doesn’t know about the place and is on hand when you arrive and is a call away if you need anything. A really nice chap who was very patient when I kept forgetting where all the outside light switches were. If you are looking for a wedding venue don’t bother, you’ve found it. If it’s not available on your date, move your date! You won’t regret it. My wife and I feel privileged we got married at Walton Castle.
The day was perfect and we could not have picked a more special venue. Margarita, Mandy & Neil………thank you.
Neil & Nicole - 30th July 2024
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We got married here on the 20th July and despite the rain, a really great day was had by all. Our guests couldn’t believe that we had the castle from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon all to yourselves!
We met the team previously and sorted everything out for the wedding day, was given a list of vendors and recommendations which was great as we really had no idea of where to begin!
Massive thank you to Margarita, Mandy and Neil for letting us book this beautiful venue, and making sure our wedding day ran smoothly!
Laura Davy - 20th July 2024
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Both myself and my (now) wife had the dream wedding at this beautiful venue. We couldn’t have asked for a better day! We enjoyed the independence that hiring the venue gave us for planning our wedding. The staff were super helpful if you had any questions during the build up and on the day. Thank you to Margi, Mandy, Carly and Neil for helping us with our very special day.
Lydia H - 23rd May 2024
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We recently had our wedding at the castle and had an amazing time. The venue is absolutely beautiful and wowed our guests which was particularly nice as some of them had travelled very far. The castle feels very private as is hidden on top of a hill with lovely views. Margarita and Mandy were always available to help and answer any queries throughout the planning process, which was appreciated as planning a wedding can be very stressful. Neil met us on arrival and was very helpful with our vendors, at one point driving back to the castle within about 10 minutes when we had a problem. Mandy was great throughout, and on the day in particular. We highly recommend a memorable wedding at Walton Castle!
Helen Le Gear - 19th April 2024
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I recently stayed at Walton Castle with 20 friends for a birthday weekend. After turning up to the castle we were met by their lovely manager and handyman to the grounds and castle, who showed us around and told us to call at any time in case there was an issue or emergency. The manager was incredibly helpful prior to the trip, having helped organize archery for the turret which was a huge success.
1 night, 1 of our members locked Herself out of her turret, and after calling the handyman, within 10 minutes he arrived and sorted it. I don’t think you would find such great customer service anywhere else at 11:45pm in the middle of the countryside!
The castle was a roaring success with every single 1 of our group having a wonderful time. We used every single facility available to us including the pool, games room, party turret, dining turret… the list goes on and everybody unanimously said it was 1 of the best weekends away they had in a long time. A brilliant venue for parties and I certainly will be returning!
India Gibbs - 2nd March 2024
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We had my daughter’s wedding at Walton Castle Clevedon last weekend, we didn’t even know the venue existed. From the moment we met the owner we knew this was the venue for us everything was all about the bride and groom nothing was too much trouble. We arrived on the Friday and left on the Sunday and every moment we were there it was magical, the rooms were fantastic, on the Friday we all sat around the large round table in the kitchen laughing and enjoying ourselves. The day of the wedding was brilliant everything went so smoothly and my daughter had everything she wanted, the staff couldn’t have been nicer going above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly I would recommend it to anyone it really is a magical place and we now have some amazing memories thank you Walton castle.
Sharon Jones - 10th February 2024
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From the moment we arrived to look at the venue me and my husband knew it was where we wanted to get married! Everyone involved was amazing and nothing was too much. The day went absolutely fabulously and we couldn’t have asked for a better day! We stayed the Friday to Sunday and loved every moment. 100% would recommend and may look at booking another event with them. Totally smitten with everything and everyone.
Kirsty & Carl - February 2024
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The castle is absolutely beautiful. The grounds and general setting made it perfect for our wedding day. The guests we had in the end were bowled over by how beautiful the venue is and it all contributed to making our special day throughly memorable. Thank you.
Mr & Mrs Williams - October 2023
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Absolutely brilliant venue and location. Our wedding day went without any problems and Neil was always available if we needed anything. Massive thank you to Neil, wonderful person and always willing to assist with anything. Thank you to Matt and the bar team for a great job. Also a massive thank you to Margarita and Mandy. Both are absolutely brilliant and always on hand if any problems. Feel like we have new friends. The cleaners were brilliant. Our guests loved the venue and had a wonderful time. They fell in love with the venue. Thank you again to the whole team at Walton Castle. Definitley a place to have a party. Wish we could stay forever.
Rob and Lisa Farmer - 4th September 2023
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I had the good fortune to recently spend several days here for a wedding. A beautiful castle set in a scenic landscape… we had a fabulous time. The rooms are fitted out to a very high standard with thought and care for comfort. The grounds man (Neil) and the bartender (Matt) were both incredibly helpful and ensured everything went smoothly! They really went above and beyond to make the special occasion even more special!
Val Beyoglu - 25 August 2023
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Arrived to a mind-blowing castle with all the facilities to make your dreams come true. Great place for a wedding with lots of room. Staff were professional, helpful and most of all friendly.
One person who should get a mention is Matt who was exceptional!
We all have to remember this is a castle with years of history; if you want C21st lifestyle, this is not for you, if you want character, romance and a location to remember with happiness, then this is for you.
Andrea Underwood - 26th August 2023
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I have just returned home from an absolutely wonderful stay at your castle. It was a surprise stay for my wife’s birthday and it went very well, everyone who joined us was impressed with the venue. Please thank your team for making this such a memorable occasion.
Anonymous - 12 August 2023
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Everyone can’t stop talking about our wedding and the beautiful castle, it was such an amazing day, thank you so much for all the help you and Mandy gave us and Neil too, without you guys we would of found it so stressful. It was the best day of my life and people keep saying to me it’s the best wedding they have been to, so grateful to you.
Anonymous - 27 June 2023
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What an amazing venue, what amazing staff and our wedding day was even more amazing. Right from day one, communication between ourselves and Margarita and Mandy was spot on, any worries or questions we had we just rang margarita and she gave us answers straight away, we were able to visit the castle on numerous occasions and sit down and discuss our big upcoming day with them both and felt completely reassured before we left. Nothing was a problem for Margareta we were even allowed our beloved dogs at the castle so they could be involved in our special day. We stayed for 3 nights and had a fantastic time. The wedding went fantastically and all our guests were overwhelmed by the beauty of the castle and grounds. Neil was such a brilliant help, he helped us unload our car on day one and even helped carry our things up to the bridal suit at the top of the castle, showed us everything we needed to know like light switches, keys etc.
Thank you so much Neil. Matt and Emma on the bar exceeded themselves by being so friendly, helpful and so entertaining, all our guests loved them and nothing was a problem to them even the nagging children for more drinks, Matt and Emma you are stars and a credit to the castle. Even our tortoise had great fun walking around the grounds. We had the best time ever and did not want to leave, to top off the experience as we left a baby deer was walking up the drive, Walton castle is full of beauty inside and out.
Thank you, Margarita, so much and thank you Mandy xx
Julie Carwardine - 16th June 2023
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A Great Stay!!! Wonderful and quiet space with all the facilities you could wish for. Host welcome was charming and thoughtful. Recommended!
Paul - 4th June 2023
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From the minute we walked into the Castle, we knew this venue was for us. It is in such a magical peaceful and serene spot and has been renovated by Margarita and her team to a fabulous standard.
One big selling point for us was Margarita said from the start that you pay to hire the castle and then it’s up to you to do whatever you want for your big day. She offered us her list of suppliers and recommended to get wedding insurance but, also made it clear if we wanted to use our own suppliers we could. It meant we had the freedom to be as creative as we wanted.
In the build-up to the day, you can have as many meetings/phone calls with Margarita or Mandy as you need/want. Both Margarita and Mandy were always very willing to allow us to pay a visit for whatever reason. On the weekend itself, we were greeted by Neil the caretaker who kindly showed us round the castle, helped us set up our party tent we had purchase for the day, and even helped carry our bags into the castle. He didn’t leave until he checked we were OK with everything.
The day itself was even better than we could ever imagine. All the companies we have sources and hired for the day were great and Matt, the bar manager was simply fabulous. So many guests commented on how nice, lively and bubbly he was. Matt was even messaging and calling us the week before to check in and see how we were doing.
The pool and the garden games were great. It meant that the day after the wedding we could do a little pool party and BBQ with our close friends and family. The children loved the pool.
None of us ever wanted the weekend to end, it was absolutely perfect from start to finish.
We ensured the place was spotless before we left and the security deposit was returned no problem what's so ever. Margarita, Mandy, Neil and Matt were a fab team and we appreciated all their help with the big day. If you want a wedding where you have freedom to make the day what you want, this is the perfect place for you. Just wish we could have our time and day again.
Kiri P - 20th May 2023
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Stayed at Walton Castle with my family and friends. I can honestly say that it was the best UK holiday ever. The Castle more than lived up to our expectations. The grounds and the views were wonderful. Extremely pleased with the experience.
Simon Williams - April 2023
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We had our wedding reception at Walton Castle on September 3rd and it exceeded our every expectation! It is the most unique and magical wedding venue- Our guests can't stop commenting on it and our photos are STUNNING. But more than that, Margarita went above and beyond- saving our day not once but twice! Firstly when our original venue went bust just 8 months before our wedding, Walton had our date available and she worked with us and our budget. Then we had further disaster with our caterer cancelling on us just 6 days before the wedding...not only did Margarita answer her phone on a Sunday but singlehandedly rescued our day by finding an incredible replacement caterer, who was actually miles better than our original one could ever have been! Having Walton Castle for the whole weekend with the pool and other facilities was the icing on the cake- we had a BBQ with our nearest and dearest on the Friday night and went swimming on Sunday morning! They were so prompt at replying to every little query we had in the lead up to the wedding and so accommodating with everything we wanted to do- from Sparklers to having a taco truck. Honestly cannot recommend them enough, we will be hiring Walton Castle for the weekend for a future anniversary for sure!
Alana Lynch - 3rd September 2022
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Thank you so much to the whole team at Walton Castle for helping make our day so magical! We fell in love with the venue straight away and loved that we were able to have so much control of our wedding day as opposed to a package. Both Mandy and Margarita were always on hand to answer any questions or concerns, then on the day the team were fantastic at helping the day run so seamlessly. Honestly couldn’t have asked for a more magical day!
Heather Elliot - 29 July 2022
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Our wedding could not have been more amazing at Walton Castle - a true fairy tale.
Planning our wedding with Walton Castle couldn't have been simpler. They are always on hand to answer any questions, and also provided us with some excellent advice and ideas when we weren't sure of something. They provided us with excellent suppliers - our food was second to none, my flowers were to die for, and our marquee was just perfect too - all recommended by the venue! They couldn't help enough.
Like many, we had to postpone our wedding from last year due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, our 'perfect date' wasn't available for the next year however they managed to cater for us and we just couldn't thank them enough.
On the day there was always someone available to help - we had an unexpected change in weather (which ended up not affecting us after all!) but they were right there to help with moving things around should we have needed to.
I had absolutely no stress as a Bride organising my wedding here - wish we could do it all over again!
Can't recommend this place enough!
Thank you Walton Castle!
Laura T - 17th August 2021
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A wonderful venue. Inspiring and remarkable.
G Balch - 28th August 2020
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Utterly Amazing!!
We have just got back from the most amazing weekend in this fabulous castle! We hired it for my 60th birthday and invited family and close friends oh and 2 dogs! A fabulous weekend was had by all the castle is in stunning position with fantastic views it has everything you could want for all age groups. The function turret was great for our games/disco events and we had great times in the pool and the games turret. There was ample rooms/turrets for sleeping meaning everyone had there own bit of space after the days/evenings events. The kitchen was very well equipped for dining in but also there was the option of takeaway deliveries. The grounds were great for games lots of which were available for use in the castle e.g. croquet, badminton etc. A big thanks to the team who met us showed us around and made us feel at home and very welcome. The owner was available beforehand to answer any questions we had about the property and fitted us in so we could have a viewing beforehand.
Helen - 30th July 2019
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Thank you so much, without your help & the fantastic setting of Walton Castle, we would not have achieved the wedding of our dreams! Neil is a legend and looks lovely in a suit! We will continue to spread the good word about you all and Walton Castle.
Danny and Nina - June 2015
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We just wanted to say thank you so much for the use of the castle. We had a wonderful wedding and staying at the castle was fab - think we'll have to come back for our 1 year anniversary! Neil was absolutely fantastic! He was so brilliant and friendly and helpful. He truly went above and beyond. We had our perfect wedding in the castle! Thank you all again for your flexibility and friendliness!
Tamara & Adam - April 2015
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Walton Castle, was for us, the perfect location for our wedding. We hired the Castle over the august bank holiday weekend and stretched our wedding celebrations out over four days which allowed us to really relax and spend lots of time with our friends and family. The Castle suited us perfectly – the swimming pool, party turret, bar room, croquet games inside the Castle grounds, rowdy rounders games & archery outside the castle made the place truly unforgettable. We would really like to thank the team up there, especially Neil, for all his patience and helpful tips and who was always on hand.
Thanks so much for helping to make our wedding so special.
Pip and Graham - 23rd September 2014
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I just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you to you and all the castle staff for the most amazing wedding. It was everything and so much more than we could have hoped for. The castle was perfect, the food by Seth’s Kitchen was delicious and everyone had a blast so all in all, a very successful wedding!
We had the most fantastic time and will remember it forever. All our guests were amazed by. Walton Castle and how beautiful it is. Finally, a big thank you for all your hard work in the months leading up to the day.
Vashti - 1st September 2014
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We had a fantastic wedding day at Walton Castle. The venue was perfect and Neil did a great job.
With thanks and best wishes.
Matt - 1st September 2014
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We had such an amazing time thank you! The weather was perfect and all the staff were such a great help both before during and after. Thank you!
Georgina - 1st September 2014
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Wonderful break, so much more than we could have imagined!
We have just returned from our short break at C17th Castle, and would like you to know how very much we enjoyed it. We had the castle all to ourselves and explored every turret! The master suite had wonderful views of the sea and surrounding countryside, and yes, we could see Wales too. The only company we had were two Easter bunnies munching their way through the grass outside, although we understand deer make an appearance from time to time. The castle was pleasantly furnished in a faded elegant way and the chandeliers were splendid. There was a high standard of cleanliness. The sheets were white and fresh and there was an abundance of towels for bath and pool. The pool was a good size and temperature and we made good use of it. It was possible to walk along the sea side which was accessed by a path to the left of the nearby golf club. We would recommend taking walking boots and trainers for rain/sun walking. Three major supermarkets are within a ten minute drive of the castle. We would like to make special mention of Neil who made our stay so relaxing. Last but not least we would like to thank you for this wonderful prize and your generosity in giving it. Our very best wishes to you all
Michael and Katherine - 16th April 2014
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