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Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol
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Reviewed 31 October 2023

We got married at the Old Mill in June and it was the most perfect day. The Mill had just had a refurb and we had the ceremony out on the patio followed by a drinks reception. It was a beautiful setting and when the...fairy lights came on as the sun went down, it was so romantic. The venue has so many picturesque spots, great for photos either down by the river or along the tree line. The Wed Shed, run by Evie at the Mill decorated the venue to perfection and having them linked to the Mill made everything so much easier. Chris ensured the running of the day went so smoothly and everything went off without a hitch. All the staff are so friendly and accommodating and they were always on hand if we needed anything or to answer our emails as the big day got closer. It really was the best day of our life and we could not have picked a better venue.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 22 October 2023

In April 2023 we tied the knot at the Old Mill and the venue, atmosphere and day far exceeded our expectations and those of our guests. The staff were caring, considerate and helpful from start to finish. They went above and beyond to accommodate our...needs and make our dream wedding a reality.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 11 July 2023

We held our Wedding at The Old Mill, and we cannot imagine a venue which could have fit our wedding any better, The Venue is Beautiful and perfect. We were lucky enough to have booked our wedding for just when the outdoor patio was refurbished,...and we held our ceremony out there. Chris and the staff were absolutely amazing and ensured the day ran smoothly. Tasmin & JeremyMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 30 May 2023

We honestly felt we couldn't fault them on the day. The staff were amazing and helped add to the fun of the wedding. However (all future ideas of returning for other celebrations have now stopped due to lack of trust)... Something to be aware of;...after we paid our deposit and payments were agreed, they did try and sneak in an additional payment without telling us, it was very clearly not included before (I know this because I checked specifically). When I did mention this, they agreed to leave the payment on this occassion and we respectfully stuck to our promises in order to ease their minds that it was the right decision. Fast-forward to a few weeks after our wedding and I am told that they will not be giving us our £250 deposit due to an agreement made with the catering company on the day of the wedding, which my husband and I had no idea of (this should not have been done by either side as I had already put in writing that the kitchen should not be used). The catering company are saying that the venue isn't being truthful and in addition, the venue offered up space for ease, and the venue is saying that the catering company were using things they shouldn't have used. In all honesty, I feel like I'm trying to manage a disagreement between children, and whilst all of this is going on, it is our money being withheld because of an agreement made without our consent. This was raised and the owners had said that because they waivered the additonal charge (that they had added in after agreed prices) and the £85 cake cutting fee (not asked to do, but was done as a goodwill gesture) that this was the fairest conclusion they could come to. Now, after spending around 6k or more, (nevermind the money they took in on the day,) I believe this is just greedy!£250 is a lot of money to us and whatever it is that has happened has nothing to do with us. Please be wary of "good will gestures" as this may bite you in the butt after! A shame to end our experience in this way.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 23 April 2023

We were the wedding DJs at The Old Mill this weekend. The location in the countryside is wonderful and the facilities are all beautiful. We were completely blown away by the professionalism and thoughtfulness we received from all staff. Chris and his team were brilliant...and ensured the day ran so smoothly - nothing was too much trouble. We loved playing here and look forward to coming back soon!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 10 August 2022

The Old Mill really is a beautiful venue with a great small team of people running it. From first viewing up until our wedding day the team were amazing. We cannot fault Chris for his incredible hard work as well as Evie who was great...at problem solving when any issues had arisen. The new software package, Sonas, is perfect for helping to organise the day. When we met with Chris prior to the wedding, he was great with the detail. He was also amazing on the day. The Old Mill really is the perfect wedding venue. Thank you to the whole team, you really made our special day, perfect.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 31 May 2022

We got married at the Old Mill last weekend and it could not have been a more perfect day. If the weather is nice this venue works perfectly for an outdoorsy day, we had lawn games and the band played outside which was just wonderful,...but we always had the back up options of multiple indoor spaces if it had been raining. The grounds are just beautiful and so well maintained, all our guests commented on how lovely it was. The venue are extremely flexible which is exactly what we were looking for as we wanted to use our own caterers and mix of suppliers to make the whole wedding very catered to us. Evie and the team are also there to help with planning as much as you need and have a big range of hire items from the Wed Shed. Chris and Lauren were simply fabulous on the day, they were there as much as we needed them and I can't thank them enough for helping make our dream wedding run so smoothly. The Old Mill will forever have a place in our hearts, it was the best day of our lives.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 30 November 2019

My daughter and partner got married here. The venue was superb. It was November and fortunately, it didn't rain or snow although it was cold outside. I found the staff were very nice and helpful. The surroundings are beautiful and the interior is well laid...out for a wedding. The bar is in a separate room. The food was delicious. I can't praise the place highly enough.More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 28 November 2019

I have always loved this venue for its beautiful setting and available rooms for a wedding and was excited to be attending last Saturday . Unfortunately the weather was horrendous with very heavy rain all afternoon and evening which of course is out of everyone's...control . The ceremony was held in the Stable room which is lovely and intimate for a small wedding , however the registrars were late ( I am presuming due to weather conditions or other commitments ) . This meant that the bridegroom had not been interviewed for legal purposes before the bride arrived . There appeared to be very little support from the owner who suggested the bride sit in the car for twenty minutes , we decided she should wait in the conservatory instead ! . Inside the conservatory there were leaks so the bridal party had to avoid getting their attire wet in there too . The service was beautiful and registrar excellent . Unfortunately we could barely hear the music as the CD player was too low , some of the guests questioned whether any music had been played following the ceremony ! The reception was held in the conservatory which was cold throughout the proceedings , many complained about the poor heating . We had to help ourselves to the welcome drinks of gin and tonics , the father of the bride opening all f the tonic bottles , as there was only one member of bar staff at the bar which was in another room , this was apparently due to there only being 30 of us for the wedding breakfast ! During the evening the bar staff were excellent and helpful despite frequent power failures apparently due to the heavy rain . We did not feel it was safe to use the toilets located upstairs due to the area being lit by candlelight so the majority used the disabled facilities downstairs . We had a wonderful day as we made it so. There was no evidence of the wedding coordinator or master of ceremonies , I'm not sure if this was an optional extra. I have had lots of feedback since and the main complaint is about the low temperature when all guests sat in their warmest clothing throughout the wedding breakfast . This is a beautiful setting but in our opinion it requires upgrading and currently is not suitable for a winter wedding .More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 15 October 2019

Amazing place to get married from the lovely setting to the excellent food and friendly efficient staff. Nicky (wedding co-ordinator) was very helpful with all the arrangements and could not be faulted with her attention. Food first class and very good value for money.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 26 August 2019 via mobile

Recently attended here for a wedding which in itself was very nice. Lovely location, nice grounds and lots of character. However, the staff were disappointing. They were unhelpful, looked bored, moped around like they didn’t want to be there and were pretty much useless. So...disappointing.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed 16 February 2019 via mobile

My partner and I went for the Valentine’s meal. It was one of the best meals we have had and for a great price as well. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was great too. We were both so full up after -...definitely money well spent. The venue is lovely as well.More

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed 1 November 2018

We celebrated our daughter's wedding here in September and it worked really well for us from the beginning of the planning until the lovely day itself. The wedding coordinator, Nicky, made sure my daughter and son-in-law were able to make the choices that suited them...for their special day. They had a wide choice of possibilities for the food and drink and they weren't pigeon holed into a very limited selection, as is often the case, so they had the simple but delicious hot buffet that they had wanted for the reception and a really nice varied buffet in the evening. Nicky gave them lots of helpful advice, was very patient and always there to bring all the arrangements together. She was there from the beginning to ensure it all went well on the day, as was Robin, the charming owner, who even helped with the button-holes! Also there to greet us was Colin the Master of Ceremonies, who was so nice and ensured the whole day ran smoothly, coping very well with any idiosyncrasies of some of our more eccentric relatives and ensuring the whole day fell into place without us having to worry about anything. He was very kind to my elderly relatives, as was Robin. The venue is beautiful and the couple were able to use the rooms as they wanted with the actual ceremony in the conservatory, which was charming. The grounds are stunning and as we were fortunate enough to have good weather we were able to use them extensively, but it would certainly have worked well with everything inside in wet weather. The dining room for the reception was so pretty and worked really well for quite a large wedding as it did for the evening disco. We were also able to use the conservatory at this stage, or the bar, garden or a pretty little sitting area upstairs, my daughter even had her own little room to retreat to if necessary. All in all this is a lovely venue, very pretty and characterful with stunning grounds right on the river, and with very efficient and friendly staff. We couldn't have been happier that the venue and the lovely people who work there made this very special day one we will always remember with pleasure.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 10 October 2018 via mobile

We had our wedding here in September and it was the most amazing day! The venue and grounds are beautiful; the whole place has a really personal, intimate feel. The food was lovely, bar was well stocked and the staff were brilliant. I want to...do it all again!More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 4 October 2018 via mobile

Went to my friends wedding and this is a great venue. They had a BBQ and there was a great selection and lots of food. Bar was well stocked and wasn’t badly priced.

Date of visit: October 2018
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