Testimonials

Definitely the most beautiful wedding venue.

We are so happy with our decision to have our wedding here. Everyone there was so lovely and kind, willing to go above and beyond.We had such an amazing day and everything ran so smoothly! We could not be happier, Lucy was amazing and so helpful too! I don’t know what we would have done without SouthDowns Manor!!Definitely the most beautiful wedding venue.

Georgia Povey

08/11/2023

Venue is stunning

Thank you Becky for a wonderful day, it was perfect! Everything ran well and to time, we had a blast, our guests had a blast!Venue is stunning, all the staff are super professional, welcoming, friendly and polite.

Mr and Mrs Pierre-Dixon

11/11/2023

It was fantastic!

Couldn’t have been happier with the service that Becky and Southdowns Manor provided, giving us a stress free and relaxing planning process and all of the staff (but in particular Becky) were awesome on the day of our wedding. Professional, caring and our day ran without issue. It was fantastic! I would 100% recommend Southdowns Manor to anyone thinking of getting married. It’s a magical venue with a top class team of people working to make the most special day of your lives spectacular.

Ben Howard

21/10/2023

It was all we could ever wish for

From start to finish our day was nothing but perfect, all staff were extremely lovely and nothing was ever to much! Our day was everything and more that we’ve ever dreamed of, especially a big thank you to Lucy, she made sure everything was perfect, we were made to feel very special and looked after. It was all we could ever wish for, thankyou so much for giving us the most special day.

Kirsty Farndell

29/10/2023

Our wedding was everything we had dreamed of

The most perfect day and wedding thanks to Lia and the team at Southdowns Manor! Lia went out of her way to make sure our wedding was everything we had dreamed of – even sorting us out a last minute cake when ours didn’t arrive! The food was incredible and we all had such a great time! Cannot thank Lia and the staff at Southdowns Manor enough (sorry we didn’t get all your names) for giving us the perfect wedding day!

Emma & Matthew Warner

25/10/2023

Absolutely wonderful

From the initial show round we knew we wanted our wedding at Southdowns Manor. Every question, query, email was always answered quickly and nothing was too much trouble. The planning process and communication was really easy and my mind was put at ease that everything was covered.The day itself was absolutely wonderful; from the team putting everything together to Becky herself, I felt as if I had known everyone forever. The food was absolutely incredible, better than we ever imagined and every tiny detail considered and thought out. The little touches are truly what made the day special; everything ran smoothly and I wouldn’t have changed a single thing. There is a reason why Southdowns Manor only do Weddings – it’s because they do them so well and no one should be put off by a venue that are Wedding exclusive only. I felt like everything was completely personalised to us and people really should have every confidence in the team and the venue. If I could do it all again I would in a heartbeat!

Lucy & Victor Vatra

23/10/2023

The staff were amazing

Our day was just perfect from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful.

Chenise Smith

22/10/2023

Amazing work and team effort

There are not enough words that can describe the amazing work and team effort from Southdowns Manor. Our 2 day wedding was unbelievable! And massive thank you to our wedding coordinator Becky, what a lady she is and what love she has for her job!

Rachel and Luke Bustin

19/10/2023

We would highly recommend you

We would definitely recommend having Southdowns for the 2 days, the night before was so relaxing and great to spend the evening with everyone. Thank you Southdowns we would highly recommend you to anyone getting married.

Michelle and Antony Toastivine

08/10/2023

All of our guests loved the venue

Thank you to Becky and all of the other staff at Southdowns Manor, our wedding day was everything we had dreamed of and more. Everything ran smoothly, even when we had to move the ceremony inside at the last minute because the weather had other ideas. All of our guests loved the venue as much as we did. We just wish the day didn’t have to end.

Mark & Jenny Sullivan

24/08/2023

We had such an amazing day

From the moment we stepped into Southdown Manor we knew instantly we wanted to get married there. They advised us on all there payment plans which helped us so much. We had Lia as our wedding planner and I couldn’t fault her. We have had so many compliments about the day and the venue. To have the choice to get married outside an hour before the wedding is great. We had such an amazing day. I wish we could do it all over again. Thank you all so much

Chloe

20/07/2023

The best food we’ve ever had

Absolutely amazing experience. Our wedding was everything we hoped for and more. We’d find it difficult to find any faults:Genuinely though the best food we’ve ever had at any wedding we’ve attended and the staff are incredible and couldn’t do more to make us feel special.

Sophie & Ben Lyle

10/09/2023

It was a stress free process

The Southdowns manor team were incredible every step of the way through planning and the day of our wedding! It was a stress free process as we knew everything was in safe hands with very little work for us to do, and the day ran seamlessly. Our coordinator Lucy was infallible and there was no question she couldn’t answer or problem she couldn’t fix! The special touches like the engraved cake knife, bubble bath drawn in our honeymoon suite, and bartender helping build our human tower were such perfect touches to the day so we really can’t thank the team at Southdowns enough.We would recommend this venue to every couple!

Tara Tye

03/09/2023

The day was magical

What a venue and what a team. From the moment we first visited Southdowns Manor we fell in love. The stunning grounds. The outside wedding space. The size of the dance floor with bar in the same space. The extra separate bar that can be used for a quieter space. Rooms on site. The honeymoon suit. Just wow! Then we meet the team and started planning and every step was brilliant and well thought out. Nothing was to much and they help and have advise where needed. The day was magical and we couldn’t thank Becky and the whole team enough. Becky is amazing ant what she does. All the food was absolutely amazing and we got so many compliments from the canapés, meal, buffet to the breakfast the next day. The DJ kept us all dancing, all evening, exactly what we wanted. Everyone went above and beyond and we had the most magical day. The venue is so beautiful and the perfect back drop for all the memories we have. Thank you so much from Mr & Mrs Gowans Photo from Footprints through the lens photography 

Zoe Gowans

03/08/2023

The venue is a perfect

From the moment we contacted the Sales Team at Southdowns Manor to the moment we left site the morning after our wedding, we couldn’t fault the service we received! There has never been any doubt in our mind that we chose the perfect venue for us and you really feel that everyone there is intent on ensuring your special day runs smoothly and stress-free. The venue is a perfect blank canvas to put your own stamp on your style, we had many compliments on the food and there is so much space for any needs you or your guests may have, including a dedicated dressing area. The venue is totally accessible but there was particular consideration given to a guest in a wheelchair. A special thank you to our planner, Becky, who was brilliant at keeping in contact with us throughout our engagement and would answer any questions we had for her, however small, so promptly. On the day, she was there to calm any nerves, was clear and encouraging to all members of the wedding party and was just there to make sure everything was as we wanted it to be. Thank you everyone! We had a perfect day and wish we could do it all again! We would not hesitate to recommend Southdowns Manor to any couples we know

Lydia and Dan Jenkins

31/07/2023

Amazing service

Everything was perfect from booking our wedding 2 years before to the morning after our wedding. Lucy and the whole team our outstanding, amazing service , everyone was so friendly and nothing was to much. 5 star venue

Mr & Mrs Banham

27/08/2023

The food was also out of this world

We can’t thank Southdowns enough for helping us to have the most special day of our lives. It was just amazing from start to finish. As soon as we pulled up we knew it was the venue for us, this was then cemented by how friendly, helpful and informative Natalie was and that it would be exclusively ours for the entire wedding.

We were made to feel special from the off and not just one of many. This was how we were treated throughout the whole wedding, including the planning stage. We were helped loads in our planning meetings, everything was explained so well. Becky was always on the end of an email answering all my questions in the lead up to the big day, as well as reassure me.

Becky and all the team were also just incredible throughout the Wedding day at ensuring everything ran smoothly. Becky made sure we were all OK and on time getting ready, that we had everything we needed and that just every single little detail (and I mean everything) was thought about all day. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. The outside ceremony was just perfect.

The food was also out of this world and they catered for loads of dietary requirements.

The bath being ran, cake and champagne on ice for the end the evening was also just perfect. The next morning we were also well looked after by the whole team.

Honestly, if you are looking for somewhere to have your special day, look no further because nothing is better or can beat Southdowns Manor and their amazing team. Choosing this venue was the easiest and best decision we made. Thank you so much for making our wedding so perfect.

Amy and David

7th April 23

Everything was perfect

From the moment we drove in to have our first show around, we were mesmerised with Southdowns, and when we were welcomed by the team it was the same, safe to say we booked our wedding that day. Communication was great on the run up to the date, with regular emails and even a Christmas treat through the post. We chose the two day event and when the food was served on the first night we all thought if the food on the actual wedding was as good as this we would be very happy, we were not disappointed and there were a fair few chefs in the wedding party. The wedding went without a hitch everything was perfect from the downstairs of the manor to the bedrooms the food and the DJ and as a bonus we even managed to get married outside as the weather was gorgeous, Lia was our wedding planner and she was amazing, never in our faces but always there if we needed her almost as if by magic. Many people have contacted us over the past week and said it was one of the best weddings they have ever attended and would recommend Southdowns to anyone who was asking if they knew of a wedding venue. All that is left to say is I wish for any bride and groom to have the same amazing wedding as we did and it was made possible by an amazing team. Thankyou Lia and the team at Southdowns Manor.

Jayne and Sean Franks 22/08/2023

Jayne and Sean Franks

22/08/2023

You literally were just in general amazing all day

Firstly Becky you were absolutely amazing from start to finish running around getting everyone organised so everything ran smoothly. The way everything was set up was just beautiful better than we imagined. You literally were just in general amazing all day. Couldn’t have asked for any better. You went above and beyond and we had the best time, in a stunning venue, with amazing food and the best waiting staff. Our day was just perfect A big shout out to Sarah ( I think that’s her name ) waitress, you were absolutely hilarious, she was amazing so accommodating and friendly and funny. We just wanted her to get some recognition as she’s just fabulous above and beyond and her interactions with our guest was exceptional All the staff day and night we’re amazing all so happy, bubbly and friendly we had the best day Also mia in the evening lovely lady. Running round making sure we had food on our room and if you ran our bath thank you I really needed that after such a long day, lovely surprise when we walked into our room Thank you everyone at Southdowns manor you were amazing

Jennifer walker

14/07/2023

The whole day was just incredible

The whole day was just incredible. Lia and the team were fantastic and went above and beyond to make our day so special and memorable. Thank you so much! The sun shone at the perfect time for our outdoor ceremony and everyone has said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to!

Abigail and Orion Brooks

29/07/2023

Absolutely nothing to improve !

Joanne and Matt wells

17/07/2023

Everyone genuinely made us feel like royalty...

Lucy was nothing short of excellent, she made sure the day ran smoothly and was always there to help throughout. She really is amazing at her job! All the team at Southdowns Manor really helped perfect our day. All of the stuff couldn’t do enough for us if they tried, everyone genuinely made us feel like royalty. We would also like to give a special mention to Sarah who recognised when I wasn’t feeling well and wouldn’t talk no for an answer when offering me another chair and getting me a fan. She was truly incredible and she made me feel so special. The surroundings of Southdowns Manor are breathtaking and full of beauty, it is the most wonderful setting for any wedding. The whole day was perfect and was finished off nicely by cake being brought to our room, champagne on ice and the bath run so beautifully. The most relaxing way to finish our wedding. We highly recommend Southdowns Manor to anyone planning their wedding.

Kate and Liam Peters

01/07/2023

It is beautiful!

Southdowns Manor is the perfect wedding venue. It is beautiful! My husband and I had the most amazing day. You are made to feel really special and the staff are incredible. A special thank you to Lucy in particular, who kept the day running like clockwork and went above and beyond to help us and who answered all our many questions leading up to and on the day. Thank you Southdowns.

Katie Cook

18/06/2023

The food was outstanding

Thank you so much for all Lia and your teams hard work to make our day the most amazing it could have been! We really appreciate all the efforts and it went better than we could even have imagined! All of our guests said how beautiful the venue was and the food was outstanding! We would highly recommend the venue !

Mr & Mrs Simpson 17/06/2023

Mr & Mrs Simpson

17/06/2023

The day was truly perfect

When researching for where we wanted to celebrate our marriage, Southdowns Manor really stood out. Partly because of how stunning the venue is, but mostly because of how helpful the staff came across. It looked absolutely gorgeous and just how I pictured and It would not have been as amazing and wonderful without the teams help. Genuinely I have not faults or complaints, the day was truly perfect and I believe that to be greatly down to their management and knowledge of how to make the day go smoothly. Thanks to Southdowns the running order was well planed that I didn’t have to worry about anything. I greatly appreciated it. As of the amazing management, we got to spend the whole day truly focusing on how much we love each other and spending time with our family and friends.

Dana and Josiah Crowley

01/06/2023

We would do it all again if we could

Our whole experience with Southdowns Manor was faultless. I have seen many venues as a wedding supplier myself and Southdowns immediately stood out from the rest. We would highly recommend to prospective couples. We would do it all again if we could!

Libby & Jacob

23/06/2023

It was an amazing service...

We cant thank you enough for hosting our special day from start to finish the service has been excellent, you really did take alot of the stress away we could ask any questions at any time which was amazing.

It was an amazing service and we were so glad we choose you thank you again so much

Mr & Mrs Gibb

07/05/2023

The dream day we wanted

Our wedding was absolutely perfect, the dream day we wanted! The staff were amazing and Becky was fabulous! Couldn’t ask for more! We will cherish our memory’s of Southdowns mMnor

Corinne & Alan Holland

20/05/2023

The venue, food and setting were perfect...

Everyone we encountered at Southdowns Manor was a delight to deal with, down from our first visit and picking the date to Lia checking in with us at breakfast the next morning. Lia is a huge asset to this great place and made our lives so easy. We didn’t have to worry about much at all – to the point it was getting embarrassing when everyone was asking if we were stressed yet ahead of the wedding and we absolutely weren’t! The venue, food and setting were perfect for our day and made it very special to ourselves and all our guests, some of whom had never been to the British countryside before and couldn’t stop talking about it! Thanks again to everyone that helped make our day one to remember.

Chloe & Phil

23/04/2023

The day of the wedding was amazing

From my first visit of the venue everyone was lovely and welcoming, lia was amazing nothing was ever to much for her. The day of the wedding was amazing and more all the guests said how amazing the venue was, how great all the staff were and how smoothly it all ran and was the best wedding they had been to. Again thank you so much to all the staff you were amazing.

David and Anita Wallace

22/05/2023

The whole process was so slick

Just WOW. We had a list of 10 venues to visit but the minute we viewed Southdowns we knew it was the one for us! To have the whole space just for us was fantastic.

The whole process was so slick. No question too silly, and everyone so helpful.

The staff were just amazing, nothing was too much trouble and full of smiles. Becky was fantastic and smoothed over any minor issues. If you want a stress free wedding with everything included, this is for you!

The venue is stunning, we had our dream outdoor ceremony and it was so emotional.

The food was gorgeous and so much of it. We had hot canapés with Pimms on the lawn, then Afternoon Tea and then a Pizza buffet later. They created our perfect vision and accommodated so many dietary requests.

The day was everything we dreamed of & our guests were blown away!

Gemma & Andrew Rosenthal

29/05/2023

The amazing staff

Wow ???? we can not find enough positive words to describe the experience of having our special day at Southdowns Manor.

From the off set we had to move our wedding due to covid and other issues and nothing was too much trouble.

Every member of the team we dealt with were so professional, friendly and reassuring from our first planning meetings to choosing our themes and menus to the superb seamless way that Lia, Shannon and the team looked after us on the day. My family and friends (our wedding guests ) were blown away by the venue, the food, the amazing staff ( serving / bar staff ) and all the personal touches that Southdowns team did on the day to make sure we had the day that was beyond perfect. As a Bride & Groom we knew we had picked a beautiful venue but the way we were looked after on the day surpassed our expectations and we can honestly say that it was a ‘dream day’ from start to finish and we have made the best memories with our family and friends. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything that every one of the staff did for us. You have an exceptional team at Southdowns Manor – Much love

Jayne & Darren Pearson

3.6.2023

The food was fantastic

Wow! What a day, it really was the best day of our lives. The South Downs Manor team were fantastic from the start, through all the planning to the day itself. Lucy was a star on the day and ensured everything ran smoothly with very little intervention needed at all from ourselves. We were able to just relax and enjoy every moment of our day. The food was fantastic and all our guests commented on what a good job the wait staff and chefs did. It was all piping hot and served very promptly. The buffet in the evening was also great! Thank you so much for delivering the wedding we had always hoped for and for doing such a good job on the day. If you are reading this and considering venues booked South Downs Manor! Best decision we ever made. 

Lizzie & Adam

29/04/2023

The team were fantastic

Lia was amazing as a wedding coordinator ensuring that we had everything we wanted but also that we had a great day. The team were fantastic and worked tirelessly to ensure we had the perfect day. We could not recommend Southdowns Manor enough.

Laura and Jake Stratton

12/05/2023

The experience with Southdowns Manor was flawless

Thank you all SO MUCH for a perfect day! The experience with Southdowns Manor was flawless beginning to end, and we loved our outside wedding in the glorious sunshine. Lucy, our planner, was IMPECCABLE and saw to everything with efficiency and a smile. All our guests told us how much they loved the day, the venue, and the wonderful staff – couldn’t have asked for anything more.Thank you for everything,

Charlie and Ellio

13/05/2023

Our actual wedding day couldn’t have gone smoother

Our wedding was incredible from the day we first looked around. Jennie was brilliant and answered all our questions. Which is why Southdowns was the first and last wedding venue we looked at. On the run up to our wedding Lia was just as incredible and very patient with us (I am a very indecisive person!) but she helped us so much, was very knowledgeable and amazing at her job. Our actual wedding day couldn’t have gone smoother and again Lia was amazing. All the waiting and bar staff were so friendly and all in all everyone went above and beyond to make sure we had the best day, which we did indeed have. The small touches we didn’t even think of, or ask for just added to the magic of our day. Thank you so much, I wish we could do it all over again!

Lewis & Emma Candy

08/05/2023

Simple as that!

We had the happiest day of our lives, it is as simple as that! The service from start to finish was first class, from excellent food and attentive waiters to Lucy herding guests and entertaining one last request of the bride to the groom before the ceremony. Not to mention all the small thoughtful touches right up to the end of the day (that we wouldn’t spoil for other happy couples, but we know you know what they were and they were supremely appreciated).

Sophie and Cameron Noble

06/05/2023

Best day ever

Myself and my now Husband had the best day ever. It just went far too quickly.Lia Made the day go so smoothly and without a fault. She was like a guest on the day and it felt like she was an honorary bridesmaid. Loved her 

Mr and Mrs Collins

12/03/2023

I cannot fault any part of it!

We had our dream wedding at Southdowns manor. I cannot fault any part of it! The food was amazing and the decorations were just simply perfect. The grounds were beautiful and every guest had a positive thing to say. Our wedding planner Becky was outstanding. She made us feel so at ease and done everything to how we wanted it and more! We couldn’t have been happier with how our wedding went. Thank you so much to all the staff

Katie

16/04/2023

We couldn’t have asked for a better venue

We had an amazing wedding at Southdowns Manor it’s a great venue with lovely food, the staff couldn’t do enough to help us and make our day special big thank you to Lia our wedding planner that was there for us at every stage. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue from the beautiful country surroundings and plush honeymoon suite. Thank you giving us a great wedding.

Paul & Rebecca Smith

21/04/2023

The team were exceptional

A great venue, run by a fantastic team. We had a wonderful day celebrating our wedding at Southdowns Manor and from start to finish (from booking to the day itself) the team were exceptional. On the day, everything flowed so easily – Becky our event manager was fantastic – all our guests came away with glowing reports and we loved celebrating our special day there.

 

Ryan & Beth

25/03/2023

We fell in love with this place

From the minute we booked the venue we fell in love with this place we had been so excited to get married here that we had a very high bar and these guys absolutely smashed it we could not of been happier the team the venue the food the dj all 5* thank you sooo much

Matthew and Emmylou

12/04/2023

It’s such a beautiful venue

Lia our planner was outstanding from start to finish. Her expertise really proved to be invaluable not just in the lead up to the wedding but on the day itself. It’s such a beautiful venue and I can’t think of anything additional that could have been done

Peter Allan Jones

01/04/2023

It is beautiful inside and out

Southdowns Manor was the perfect place to have our special day! It is beautiful inside and out and we were extremely happy with everything from the food to the staff. The staff from the start of planning right up until we left the morning after were all amazing.Becky was fantastic in making sure our day went smoothly and everything was how it should be, including checking in with us through out the day with how things were going as well as while getting ready at the beginning.We couldn’t of asked for a better person to assist us on our day.We will never forget this wonderful experience and all the people who helped make it such a special and wonderful day. Thank you all so much.

Claire & Ashley

27/03/2023

Our day ran so smoothly

Thank you so much for making our wedding day so enjoyable and memorable. Right from booking the venue we felt involved in the planning process and always had our wedding planner Lucy to answer all our questions. Our day ran so smoothly and seamlessly and was incredibly well organised by Lucy, who we cannot fault. The small touches made the day special; our own little plate of each canape and wedding cake in the bedroom, which meant that when we were busy talking to our guests we didn’t miss out! From the weather, to the outdoor ceremony, to the food- everything was wonderful and we couldn’t have imagined a better day ????.

Sarah Squire

08/04/2023

Thank you for bringing my wedding vision to life

Well you pulled it out of the bag on the day. A few hick ups at the planning stage which got fixed quickly. Lia was brilliant and we could not have asked for anyone better to be with us through out the day. From dropping everything off to breakfast the following morning, everything flowed wonderfully and I did not stress at all. The weather allowed for our outside ceremony and the team were great at reassuring myself that if the weather changed in true British style, they would sort it. Thank you for bringing my wedding vision to life. Massive thank you to all the staff who helped keep us smiling from ear to ear all day. All the little details made a magical day that little more magical. Once again, thank you to Lia, we appreciate everything you did behind the scenes.

Mr and Mrs Walker

05/04/2023

The food was excellent

We cannot thank you enough. From the initial visit and the booking process the team have been excellent. Lucy was amazing and was able to make my dream become a reality. The food was excellent and all the team from bar staff to waiters to front of house they all were amazing and so professional and helpful. Thank you for making our special day magical. X

Emily and Ashley Good-Styler

06/04/2023

It was more than we had hoped for

We would like to say a huge thank you to Lucy and the team. It was the best day of our lives! From the initial show around to the day, the staff have been very welcoming and friendly. Lucy took our vision and turned it into a beautiful wedding. It was more than we had hoped for. Thank you so much Southdowns Manor.

Victoria Brookes-Tennant

23/02/2023

I highly recommend this venue

We had the most amazing day, the venue looked amazing and all the staff were so helpful and friendly, especially the waiting staff, nothing was to much trouble and they really went all out to make the day so special. I would also like to thank Becky for all her assistance on the day, she was also amazing in ensuring everything was perfect and special. I highly recommend this venue.

Carolyn Defty

19/03/2023

Our entire day ran to perfection

From the moment we first came to look around until the morning after our wedding, we knew Southdowns Manor was special. The whole team were so accommodating and professional. They not only made our wedding day as magical (and organised) as possible, but Lia our wedding planner in particular even helped to calm my Bridezilla moments. Our entire day ran to perfection and the only thing I had to stress about was tripping over my dress, which I did quite successfully! Thank you to all involved for making our special day the most memorable. All our guests have been complimenting the venue ever since and I wish I could do it all over again!

Danni Gosney

24/03/2023

The venue is spectacular

From start to finish we were so impressed with the service received from Southdowns Manor.Lia our wedding planner was fabulous, so attentive and caring, she made me feel so comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble.The venue is spectacular, gorgeous views, fantastic location.The team were so attentive and the food and drink was amazing!

Cathy Lawson

18/03/2023

Honestly wouldn't have changed anything

Everything was perfect, from the very first time we visited the manor to booking the venue, each planning meeting and obviously our wedding day! The staff were exceptionally helpful without being intrusive. The food was delicious (including the hog roast we added as an extra!) Our dj was more than happy to accommodate to the many requests he was receiving ????. All the added touches our wedding and events manager Becky provided was so thoughtful and incredible. Even at the end of the night we were greeted to a huge bubbly bath and a bottle of bubbly in ice! I honestly wouldn’t have changed anything about the day except maybe for it to be longer!

Kimberley and Ryan Matthews

26/02/2023

Our perfect day

Southdowns ticked everybody for us. Natalie really explained everything ahead of booking and Lucy absolutely smashed it during the planning and execution of the big day. They made our perfect day, even more perfect. 

Cams & Tom

01/02/2023

Our wedding was a dream come true

From the moment we first looked at Southdowns Manor, to morning after our wedding, everything was perfect. The whole process was absolutely amazing and very easy going. We had the lovely Becky for our wedding and she was just delightful. She made sure everything ran along smoothly, even when our son was having a meltdown, she was brilliant. But the whole day of our wedding was a dream come true. It was everything we had imagined and more, and we couldn’t have been happier. It was quite honestly the best day of our lives and we couldn’t thank Becky and the team enough for doing it so perfectly.

Sophie Henty 03/03/2023

Sophie Henty

03/03/2023

Everyone was incredible

The people and staff at Southdowns Manor are the icing on the cake! Not only is the venue absolutely stunning but from the introductory meeting on the first day to the waiting staff on the big day everyone was incredible! Southdowns Manor went above and beyond to ensure our day was exactly what we hoped for and we couldn’t be more grateful for all the work they put in!A special shoutout too to our Wedding Manager Becky and to the Little Events Company who were just amazing. Thank you!

Mr & Mrs Berrones Mendoza

24/02/2023

Trruly amazing

We could not fault any of the staff the food or the grounds it was truly amazing

Jordan

09/02/2023

All of the staff the day of our wedding were delightful

Me & Sam could not of asked for anything better, from our initial show round to the morning after our wedding was perfect. Lucy went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and it sure did! Our wedding breakfast was beautiful, our confetti shot was amazing and the honey moon suite was everything we needed to end our night. All of the staff the day of our wedding were delightful and we can’t thank everyone enough. Thank you Southdowns Manor, me, my husband and my guests will never forget our day.

Ashlie Abbott

12/02/2023

We honestly had the best day of our lives!

WOW what a day we had!! It was absolutely incredible, everything we have ever dreamt of and more! The stunning venue, the delicious food, the perfect details, the friendly staff, the amazing efforts that you all put in is brilliant. We honestly had the best day of our lives! From first seeing the venue and booking it in 2019, we knew that Southdowns Manor was the dream venue for us and it certainly lived up to it’s expectations! We cannot thank Lia enough for everything she did for us. She was always at the end of every email with all the answers, reassuring us right up to every detail on the day checking in that everything was okay. It certainly wouldn’t have run as smoothly without her. She is by far the best of the best and we are so grateful for everything she did to ensure our day was magical!!Thank you again from the new Mr and Mrs Betteridge

Mr and Mrs Betteridge

16.02.23

They were on hand for our every need

Southdowns Manor is a stunning wedding venue that is surrounded by gorgeous scenery. The staff were so helpful and no problem was too big or small. They were on hand for our every need on the day and made us feel really special. It was a magical day that I will treasure forever so thank you

 

Sarah Mchale

19/12/2022

We will never be able to thank you all enough, you didn’t miss a beat

My husband and I cannot thank Lia, Shannon, Roland and all of the staff from the weekend enough- we had the best day of our lives. I hope every bride and groom says this to you, because you are the absolute best of the best! From finding Southdowns Manor on Instagram 4 years ago, I knew it was the only place for Stu and I. We didn’t look anywhere else and when we came in 3 days after we got engaged we were not disappointed at all. We’ve loved coming in for every meeting and planning night and we’ll happily come back again and again if you’ll have us From arriving Saturday morning Lia and the team just took care of everything and it was just so easy for me to relax, as well as my bridesmaids and guests. The manor looked beautiful- thank you for setting all of our decorations up, I didn’t have to worry about a thing and our guests commented numerous times on how beautiful the manor is and how wonderful Lia and the team were. The cake knife, the bath, fizz and cake at the end of the night were just beautiful and again, thank you so much for setting it all up. Coming home the following day was surreal, as we want to do it all over again and again and again and again. We will never be able to thank you all enough, you didn’t miss a beat, nothing went wrong, nothing was missing, everything was perfect. My husband and I had the best day of our lives.I hope the team enjoy their time off for Christmas, you all should definitely eat, drink and be very merry. Kind regards and again- THANK YOU 

Georgina & Stuart (and all 40 of our guests xx)

17/12/2022

You and the team were incredible and the attention to detail was astounding!

We cannot thank you enough as Mr and Mrs!

We literally had the most amazing day and truly loved every second. You and the team were incredible and the attention to detail was astounding! I really treasured the moment Lia (our brilliant wedding planner) showed us the dressed room for the wedding breakfast – it was beautiful!Â

The guests had nothing but praise and great comments on the venue, food, service and generally everything in between. We were chilled and happy all day and that is down to your excellent team! I think our jaws ached from our constant grins and laughter.

Thank you for checking in, going up my skirt to fix my hoop and generally going above and beyond throughout the day to make it so special.

Our little girls keep asking ‘can we have another wedding day there’ – if you can win the hearts of a 4 and 9 year old then you are doing so much right.

We honestly couldn’t have wished for anything more and we were sad to see the evening end!Â

 

 

Stacey, Adrian, Naia and Elenie

01/08/2022

Our wedding was so magical and the staff at Southdowns Manor made this happen! The food was incredible, the venue was comfortable and safe and Becky our wedding planner went above and beyond to make our day unique to us and just perfect! We will all be speaking about our wedding day for a very long time. Thank you all

Josie and Keith Wheeler

26/01/2023

Everything was perfect

We could not have chosen a better place – everything was perfect! We are so grateful for all of the staff, especially Lucy, for organising our day. Thank you so much!

 

April Stafford

30/01/2023

Thank you for starting our marriage on cloud 9.

I don’t think there are enough words that can describe how thankful we are to Southdowns Manor and in particular, our coordinator Becky. Our original wedding date was back in 2020 but with the pandemic and some personal circumstances getting in the way, Southdowns Manor supporting us in postponing THREE times! The support we had from the first visit up until our big day was first class and you cannot fault it. Nothing was too big of an ask, no question too silly, each of my panic meltdowns were put into perspective and calmed down. Becky has been more like a member of my bridal party, she listened to every little thing we wanted and recreated that on our big day without us lifting a finger or having to worry about anything. The final touches she made were perfection, to be honest it was a whole lot better than we could have ever pictured. And she even helped me into my dress! Becky is an absolute credit to Southdowns Manor and we are blessed to have her for our day. There is nothing we can fault, the food will be spoken about for years to come. Not one person went hungry! The sticky toffee pudding was particularly exceptional! I could write for hours about each part of the day that meant something to us and we are thankful for as when we look back more and more little things spring to mind. So all we would like to say is thank you. Thank you for making our dreams a reality. Thank you for starting our marriage on cloud 9. And thank you for the best bath we will ever have in our lifetime!

Mrs Rebekah-May Kalli & Mr Declan Kalli

17/10/2022

Everything was perfect!

Southdowns Manor was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the minute we saw photos online, we knew that we would be married at the Manor. Upon first enquiry, we couldn’t visit the venue due to Covid restrictions. Jennie was extremely helpful with all of our initial questions, and booked us in for a viewing as soon as she could. We were also able to hold a date with a refundable deposit which was fabulous. Upon first viewing we fell in love, the décor, the space, the rooms, everything was stunning. We booked our dream day with Jennie. She was so helpful, especially with helping us chose our dream package. Jennie even let us take our parents to the venue afterwards, so that they could see it too! Lucy was then our pre planner, and we had our first planning meeting with her. We chose food, wine and everything was perfect! Lucy was so helpful and patient, and even accommodated us with an evening meeting. Lia was then our Wedding Events Manager, and she was incredible. Through every question, tweak and change even on the day, Lia was seamless and made everything so easy. On the day, Lia was always on hand to ensure the day flowed effortlessly, and even when our speeches took 30 minutes longer than planned, Lia didn’t fuss, and everything continued perfectly. it honestly felt like Lia was a guest. Shannon was also incredible on the day, and throughout breakfast the following day too. All the bar and waiting staff were polite, patient and very helpful. We honestly can’t thank every single person who was involved in our day enough. It was perfect from start to finish, and we hope to be back at the manor very soon as guests.

Terrie Mayes

30th September 2022

The food was amazing

Everything was done to perfection. Not once did we have to worry about what was happening or if we needed to sort anything out as Becky already had it organised. The food was amazing, hot for every guest and served at the same time for everyone. Plenty of staff around for drinks and general questions. We were given a knife for our cake and it was engraved which was a beautiful touch.  And thank you for having cake in our room ready to eat, along with a bottle of bubbly and a bath already run! The smallest of details but make all the difference!  Thank you to everyone at Southdowns Manor, we had the best day of our lives!

Georgia and Connor Dunning

23/09/2022

We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

Really have no words for how grateful myself, and my now wife are for all at southdown Manor. For not only going above and beyond for us to ensure that we had the best day. But also for all the amazing communication leading up to the wedding. Most importantly Becky you were amazing, not only with your kind words, and the care you took to make sure everything was as it should be. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. We would definitely relive that day again if we could.

Marie & Danny

26/09/2022

The venue is beautiful, the staff were excellent,

Everything was perfect from start to finish, from the initial viewing right through to the breakfast the morning after the big day The venue is beautiful, the staff were excellent, the food was amazing, and Becky our wedding coordinator was extremely helpful with answering any questions we had along with making sure everything on the day itself ran smoothly and exactly how it was supposed to We can’t thank you guys enough, definitely recommend to anybody looking to get married 

Gemma & Shane

25/09/2022

I couldn’t of wished for anything more

From the minute we walk into Southdowns Manor we knew it was the venue for us to get married at, all the staff at Southdowns are absolutely amazing, specially Becky she made everything easy with all the planning and setting it all up, to how I wanted it, nothing went wrong the day was perfect, I couldn’t of wished for anything more, the canapés, the wedding breakfast and the evening food was absolutely amazing, all the guests have commented on how gorgeous everything was, I would 100% recommend Southdowns Manor, I just want to thank you all for our perfect day

Sarah wright

17/08/2022

Lucy and the Southdowns team were fantastic and helped us with every step of planning our wedding. We opted for the 2 day package which was fantastic and meant both sides of our family could meet and get to know one another before the big day. On our wedding day the food was all fantastic and we were very well looked after from start to finish!

Alex Hubbard

05/11/2022

What an unforgettable day

Everything about our wedding at Southdowns was incredible. From initial planning right the way through to breakfast the next day, the staff were all brilliant and accommodating. Lucy and her team hosted our day and were absolutely amazing. Lots of our guests told us how well the day was organised and how lovely the venue was, particularly the outside area for our ceremony. We didn’t have to worry about anything except enjoying ourselves! What an unforgettable day we had and we can not thank everyone at Southdowns enough.

Kayleigh & Alec 24/07/2022

Kayleigh & Alec

24/07/2022

Many guests have also praised the food and service at the manor

Our wedding day was the best day of our lives. Thanks to all at southdowns manor, we were able to relax and really enjoy our day with our family and friends, knowing that everything was organised and sorted down to a tee by the Lia and the amazing team. We are so grateful for this and having Lia as part of our day was a pleasure. No task was too big and she was one step ahead of us always. She bonded so well with our guests and many people have commented on how lovely she is and so brilliant at her job. Many guests have also praised the food and service at the manor, again it all ran flawlessly and everyone’s needs were carefully catered for. Our ceremony and wedding breakfast ran seamlessly into our evening Reception and everyone had a fantastic time dancing the night away and using sparklers. The selfie mirror was very popular with our guests and we had many comments and great pictures from from it. We had a lovely stay in the honeymoon suite and enjoyed the bath very much! Our overnight guests found their stays very comfortable and loved the freedom the manor provided.We honestly can’t thank you enough for everything and want to do it all over again!

Mr and Mrs Cox

02/09/2022

Well worth trusting them with the most special day of your lives.

We cannot thank Natalie, Lia and all the staff at Southdowns enough. They really go out of their way to make your day as special as it can. It all runs so smoothly and there isn’t a single bit of stress, if something isn’t quite right they are on it straight away. Children loved the activity packs and all the games that were left out for them to play with and the adults said how welcome they felt, the food was amazing and rooms were great. We really cannot thank everyone enough well worth trusting them with the most special day of your lives.

Mr and Mrs Austin

30/08/2022

Our wedding day was everything we had wished for

Thanks to Southdown Manor our wedding day was everything we had wished for and more! Becky and her team are amazing and we couldn’t be happier with their performance!

Mr and Mrs Dunne

25/08/2022

The day itself was totally stress free

The whole process of viewing, booking and executing a wedding was completed to the highest standard, from every member of staff we met. The day itself was totally stress free, every possible detail was taken care of by Lia and the team, and as such, we had the most amazing day celebrating our marriage. So many guests have spoken to us and said they loved the venue and were blown away by the food, service and slick operation on show. We’d do it all over again (together!) in a heartbeat.Thank you so much.

Kate and Ollie

23/08/2022

Everything from start to finish was utterly perfec

Everything from start to finish was utterly perfect at Southdowns Manor. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff were exceptional. Out guests could not stop telling us how beautiful the whole day was and how amazing the food for the wedding breakfast was. There is no doubt in our minds that Southdowns was always the venue for us and we were 100% right. Our special day was truly perfect.

Amie and Harry Holmes

20/08/2022

The grounds are just a stunning

Southdowns Manor is a beautiful venue with equally lovely staff that take the hassle out of planning your big day. We were really pleased we managed to still get married here despite the set backs of re-organising the day a few times due to the pandemic. We would definitely recommend it as an awesome place to tie the knot, we can’t wait to get our photos and videos back as the grounds are just a stunning setting for capturing the lovely memories we’ll have.

Steph and George Bleach

23/07/2022

Highly recommend this beautiful venue

We got married on 28th July 2022 and it was simply amazing, from start to finish Becky was amazing and so chilled with everything, highly recommend this beautiful venue and it was so lovely to have everything all in one place. Thankyou again to everyone at Southdowns manor for making our special day even more special

Michelle Tidy

28/07/2022

Just amazing

Everything was just perfect the team were just outstanding, you made it all run so smoothly and we couldn’t fault you at all. Just amazing thank you all so much you made our day so special!!

Malissa and Lewis

03/08/2022

Honestly, we could not have asked for better!

The day was absolutely perfect! If anything went wrong, we certainly didn’t know about it. It really was the most magical day and I finally got to feel like a fairy princess.The food was excellent, the staff were friendly, helpful and smiley, and this made our day even more joyful.To top it off we came up to find that amazing bath all ready for a drunken, jolly soak.Honestly, we could not have asked for better! We even had to take paracetamol because of our achy cheeks (from smiling all day) rather than an achy head.A final massive thank you to the whole Southdowns team!

Georgie & Dale

29/07/2022

I would recommend Southdowns Manor to any couple

The venue, staff and facilities were an integral part of making our day so special. Lia was the perfect event manager, keeping the day moving on time, managing our concerns/ nerves and adding those little touches to make our day perfect. I would recommend Southdowns Manor to any couple looking for a venue as our day could not have been better.

 

Lydia Chadwick

02/07/2022

Exceptional standards

An amazing venue with amazing staff. Our day perfect. Reasonably priced and package was fantastic.Personal and bespoke care. Exceptional standards.Thank you Southend Downs you are simply the best

Mr and Mrs Harris

04/07/2022

We had a wonderful wedding day

Southdowns Manor was the perfect wedding reception venue for us! From the initial meeting with Jennie to our planning with Becky, we felt well supported and informed. We had a wonderful wedding day at the venue; Becky was so helpful on the day and made the banqueting suite look perfect! We would definitely recommend Southdowns Manor and loved having it exclusively to ourselves for the day 🙂

Sarah and Sam Bundell

27/05/2022

The food was incredible the whole day was amazing

WOW what an amazing place to have our wedding from the very beginning booking right till the very end we had no problems what so ever even with Covid going on nothing was any trouble from the staff in helping us change dates. I cannot fault a single thing about the staff or the venue it truly was faultless. We didn’t know about south downs manor and we looked at a couple off venues we almost booked one then we found south downs manor went to look around and that was it all the other places we looked at didn’t even come close to South Downs manor Natalie was so good to us helping us book and showing us around. And Becky was an awesome wedding planner she just made the place sparkle with everything she did and putting the decorations together it really looked incredible and she was continuously smiling throughout the whole day. On the day we had a couple off hick ups our brother is autistic and when it came to the wedding breakfast he couldn’t cope with being around everyone so he went up to his room he was staying in and the staff let us take his food to the room so he could still eat and that in its self just shows you the care and the kindness off the whole team at South Downs manor. The food was incredible the whole day was amazing and I’m so glad we found this venue. If you look at this venue you will not walk away without booking Thankyou to all staff here the biggest shout out to Natalie and Becky.

Lee and amie

20/06/2022

Amazing

Lucy was amazing, everything was exactly what we hoped and better.Thank you Lucy and everyone at South Downs Manor.

Simon and Courtney Williams

17/07/2022

We would wouldn't of changed anything.

We had the most perfect amazing day.We would wouldn’t of changed anything.Our wedding planner Lia was exceptional and we can’t thank her enough.

charmaine Harris

We felt like the only people that mattered and we got the exact day we wanted.

I was absolutely blown away with Lia and the team at Southdowns Manor on the day of our wedding. I turned up with a box of plans, pictures and props and Lia just took it and decorated the venue to make it ours for the day. The flow of the wedding was great and professionally executed, we left a lot of the planning to Lia and she delivered; our guests all said how impressed they were with the execution of the styling, the service and the quality of the venue. Beyond the experience, memories and beauty of Southdowns Manor I think it’s definitely fair to say the package on offer really delivers incredible value for money, we felt like the only people that mattered and we got the exact day we wanted. Thank you Lia, Natalie and the Team at Southdowns. 

Photograph by Dan Akerman

Phil Peters

25/06/2022

We could not have asked for a better day

Nicola and I had an incredible day, one we will never forget. The venue, the food, the weather and our guests made our day perfect. We could not have asked for a better day.

Simon Shorten

11/06/2022

We'd recommend you a million times over

The day went seamlessly, and if anything went wrong.. we sure didn’t know about it! We had a little rain and moved the outdoor ceremony inside, but all with Beckys support and guidance.. we felt so at ease. Everyone commented on how incredible the service, staff and food was and how we couldn’t have asked for more and we agree! Millie even made us midnight sandwiches because we were too busy dancing to eat the buffet. Thank you from both of us, we’d recommend you a million times over. All our love

Mr and Mrs Peck

16/05/2022

Everything was literally perfect

We had the most magical day, from booking through till breakfast the day after our whole experience was stress free. Southdowns is the most amazing venue, we had hog roast dinner which was absolutely amazing food, all the staff were happy to help & always making sure we had what we needed!Lucy was our wedding planner and I couldn’t have asked for a better lady to see us through our day, everything was literally perfect & all our guests commented how amazing our day was. Massive thankyou! 

Mr & Mrs farren

10/06/2022

The staff were amazing throughout the process

From the moment we drove up to southdowns on an open day we knew it was the one! The staff were amazing throughout the process. Lucy made our day stress free and did an amazing job at making our day so special for us and our guests! The food was out of this world and our guests commented on how faultless the food was throughout the day. A massive thank you to the whole team who made our day so special and memorable from Mr and Mrs Morris.

Mr and Mrs Morris.

12/06/2022

We'd have absolutely no hesitation recommending Southdowns Manor

The team at Southdowns Manor is just amazing! We had shortlisted SDM as one of 8 venues we wanted to view in the area. Just by chance we went to see them last and we were taken aback by the warmth of the greeting we received from Natalie and the surprising degree of flexibility she showed to us around holding a date for a short period whilst we confirmed the availability of the local vicar. This kind of treatment was something we hadn’t seen from any of the other venues where we felt like we were just another couple in a long queue to be processed. We immediately felt extremely positive and it took all of a few seconds for us to agree we’d found our dream venue when we returned to the car! The subsequent contract dealings with Natalie were seamless and she was always available to answer any questions we had very promptly and accurately. The various incentives they offered were so nice and made us feel very special. For example, the menu upgrades in lieu of offers that they would have run on their open days which could not be scheduled due to ongoing covid restrictions. Or the incentive for paying the balance in full or their valentines day offers. All things that were absent from any other venue we viewed but made a big difference to our opinion of SDM. We genuinely loved the degree of autonomy the team had to run the venue as they saw best.We then met our wedding planner, Lia, who was fantastic from day one. We always felt in such good hands and were confident the day would be perfect! Lia was quick to reply to any queries we had, no matter how insignificant and her approach made us feel like our wedding was the only one she was planning (which of course wasn’t the case and she had many many couples!). She was a welcome and calming sight throughout the wedding day ensuring things were going to schedule. We will never forget her for the huge role she played in making our wedding day so special. We also wanted to mention Shannon who we only met the day before when dropping items off but was a hugely reassuring presence throughout the day in the background.In short, we’d have absolutely no hesitation recommending Southdowns Manor for your wedding!!

Sian & Scott Bannister

18/06/2022

We can’t thank you enough

Myself and Rhys want to say Southdowns and all it’s staff are outstanding! We had the most amazing wedding which was one of the best days of our life’s:))) From the beginning meetings with Natalie right though to our lovely wedding planner Lia, who did the most outstanding job, and we now have a friend for life! Anything we wanted she sorted! Although myself and Rhys were quite laid back! All our family and friends commented on how amazing everything was! We can’t thank you enough, we have created some amazing memories and can’t wait to be invited back again one day! Or maybe return as a guest:) thank you again xxxx

Mr and Mrs Burrows

24/06/2022

One of the best days of our lives

Wow! From the moment we saw the venue and then stepped inside we knew this was the place we wanted to have our wedding. Everything from start to finish was easy, faultless and just as we had imagined. From the initial booking through to the day itself nothing was too much trouble. The attention to detail, the communication and the help with little touches was brilliant. At a time when you have so much going on you need someone to carry the load and that is what Lucy did. All our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the food was. One of the best days of our lives that we will treasure forever. We’d highly recommend this as a wedding venue and in fact we already have! Thank you for making our day the best ever.

Jacqueline & Carl Heggie

19/03/2022

Every member of staff we encountered was lovely and helpful

We had an absolutely amazing time at Southdowns Manor, we could not have asked for a more amazing day! Everything went so smoothly from initial booking, to postponing (twice!), to payments, to planning meetings and then the actual day itself. Every member of staff we encountered was lovely and helpful every step of the way. Our wedding planner Becky really brought our vision to life with the decorations and the running of the day, she was always smiling and happy to help and really took notice of our requests to make the day as special as ever. There were a couple of unexpected gestures and finishing touches that we didn’t expect and so really topped off the day! We would highly recommend Southdowns Manor to anyone wanting a lovely wedding in a beautiful venue!

Melissa Lihou-Burchett

24/04/2022

We had an absolutely fabulous day!

We had an absolutely fabulous day! Becky and the staff were marvellous. We did have a hiccup with the invoicing but that was quickly remedied. We are so pleased that we picked Southdowns Manor for our wedding.

Roy Porter

12/05/2022

From start to finish we couldn’t fault the whole team

Southdowns manor took mine and my husbands breath away as soon as we pulled up outside, we knew instantly that this was our wedding venueFrom start to finish we couldn’t fault the whole team, Natalie showed us around and we booked our date then and there!The planning process for any wedding is stressful but any questions we had were answered straight away and nothing was ever to much. The team knew exactly what they were doing and anything they could do to take the stress off of myself or Ben they did without hesitation.  Lucy ran our day, she knew our vision and knew exactly what to do with our floral arrangements when it came to a last minute change of location from inside to outside due to cold weather, all of our guest commented on how well everything ran and flowed throughout the day.For a wedding to go off without a hitch is a miracle but with Lucy and the team there we knew we didn’t have to worry about anything.Tom who came and took over for the evening was lovely coming over and checking on myself and Ben making sure we had drinks and everything was going smoothly.We both can not thank the whole team at Southdowns manor enough, us and our guests had the amazing incredible day and evening! The hardest part of the whole process was having to leave the next day. 

Remy & Ben Dowding x

08/04/2022

Perfect location, food was amazing!!

We had the most amazing day! The staff were amazing especially our wedding planner Lia! The venue was just beautiful and we had so many compliments on how well kept the grounds were and how lovely all the rooms were (from guests who stayed). Perfect location, food was amazing!! And staff were brilliant! So happy we went with Southdowns Manor for our wedding!

Katie Shepherd

22/05/2022

Everyone was so helpful and nothing too much trouble

Our day was everything we imagined and more. Everyone was so helpful and nothing too much trouble. We wish we could relive the day all over again! Huge thank you to Natalie & Lia who from the start made the process so easy. I didn’t feel stressed once! Thank you so much !

Ben & Lauren Burch

21/05/2022

The day went even better than we had hoped

The overall process from viewing and booking the venue through to the actual wedding day was smooth and well organised, even when considering we booked in 2020 around various Covid restrictions. Lia was our event manager and ensured the whole day ran perfectly. From the planning meetings to the last minute panic questions, she was always very responsive and helpful with her suggestions. She ensured everything was set-up on the day as requested, checked in during the morning to make sure we were feeling ok and in general ensured everything ran exactly as discussed. Lia, the waiting staff and all our suppliers were great and the venue was perfect, the day went even better than we had hoped. A massive thank you for all your help in arranging the perfect day.

Charlotte & Cameron Kirkland

13/05/2022

It really was the best day of our lives.

I had booked many wedding venue show rounds after covid restrictions were lifted. Southdowns Manor was the first one we visited… and the last! After being shown around by Natalie we knew this was the place for us. Natalie spent time with us explaining all our options and could not have been more helpful. After we booked, Lia was looking after us. Lia made the whole planning process incredibly stress free. We cannot thank Lia and all the staff at Southdowns enough for all they did for us on our wedding day. They made it perfect and set up the venue exactly how we wanted it. They were attentive and made sure we were looked after all day.All of our guests could not stop complimenting Southdowns.It really was the best day of our lives.

Daniel & Jennie Sapseid

21/04/2022

Everything was so organised

Good Afternoon, what a fantastic day we experienced at South Downs Manor, the food was excellent  Becky was outstanding and very helpful throughout the day. Everything ran smoothly and to time, nothing was too much trouble and George and I could relax all day knowing it was all taken care of. There was such lovely special finishing touches provided by the venue too which was superb and we honestly could not have asked for a better day. I would also like to comment on how easy everything was in organising from booking, to moving our wedding because of covid, to the final planning meeting, everything was so organised and everyone was so helpful. We can’t thank you enough.

Mr & Mrs Davies

22/04/2022

We would get married again at Southdowns Manor in a heartbeat

Well what can I say, from start to finish our day was incredible! Lucy & team made sure that absolutely everything was covered, nothing we asked was too much trouble. Lucy made sure everyone was where they should be at every part of the day seamlessly. We were supposed to get married the year earlier & had to postpone due to covid, with this & the fact that I am a bit of a control freak haha, I was concerned that I would feel stressed and overwhelmed on the day making sure things were as I had pictured, from the moment I arrived Lucy & team completely took any doubt away & handled everything impeccably. We would get married again at Southdowns Manor in a heartbeat if we could. Thank you to everyone that made our day so special, we are truly so grateful 

Leah Vickers

25/03/2022

Thank you Southdowns Manor - for the wonderful memories!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Southdowns team who have been exceptionally helpful and accommodating, following the three wedding postponements we had, due to Covid lock downs and restrictions. However, when the day came, everything was perfect. Our guests also remarked on the ‘stunning location, delicious food and outstanding service’. We could ask no more than that!Thank you Southdowns Manor – for the wonderful memories!

Joanna & Paul Hart-Evans

04/04/2022

Our hats off to all at Southdowns manor. 

Lucy and the service of your staff was exemplary throughout the day and we can’t thank you enough for that. I did try and speak to as many staff in the morning as I could to thank them but can you pass on our sincere thanks to all those involved in the day. That includes Chef and catering staff to make it so special. Every guest I have spoken to since concours with our thoughts and have nothing but praise for your venue, food, bedrooms, staff, cleaning staff and of course the running of the day. Our hats off to all at Southdowns manor. 

Phil and Karen

11/03/2022

The location and Manor are beautiful and has given my now husband and I beautiful memories

Southdowns Manor was absolutely brilliant from start to finish, and I could not recommend them more to anyone looking to book their wedding day! Lia made the planning and the day run so effortlessly, whilst Tom did a fantastic job of running the evening through to the end. The location and Manor are beautiful and has given my now husband and I beautiful memories which we will cherish for hopefully many years to come. Thank you so much to the Southdowns Manor team, you are all fantastic!

Felicity Edwards

26/02/2022

We cannot thank the team at Southdowns Manor enough - we cannot have imagined a more perfect day.

From start to finish, our experience with Southdowns Manor has been fantastic. Jennie was the perfect guide on our initial viewing, answering all our questions and making us and our small entourage feel so welcome. From there, our wedding coordinator Lucy took charge, and was brilliant in both the planning stages and on the day itself. We received so many comments from friends and family who were as impressed as we were with her work. Lucy was not flustered by last minute hiccups, and navigated these with ease, allowing us to just enjoy the day. Her energy was terrific and never waned, and her attention to detail was top notch. Tom took over from the evening, and was similarly wonderful. Some of our guests were stranded without transport, and Tom took this in stride, arranging an alternative and even offering himself as a potential taxi service (which was thankfully not required!). He was friendly and welcoming, taking the time to chat with us and our guests, while still ensuring that the evening ran smoothly. The food throughout was incredible, and we were so impressed with our bespoke starter from the chef – it went down a treat and everyone has said how much they enjoyed it. At every point, Southdowns Manor allowed us to express ourselves, and really built our day around us, including allowing us to bring in outside vendors to create our vision. There were so many little touches and surprises which made Matt and I feel so special. Our guests all had a great nights sleep, and thoroughly appreciated their breakfast. The honeymoon suite was the perfect place to spend our first night as husband and wife, although we’ll be forever searching for a bath that lives up to it.

We cannot thank the team at Southdowns Manor enough – we cannot have imagined a more perfect day.

Beth Staniforth

05/03/2022

We had the most wonderful time, the food was amazing

We are so very grateful to all the staff at southdowns Manor the whole process was fantastic. We are especially grateful to Lia who managed the day so we didn’t have to worry about anything. We had the most wonderful time, the food was amazing, Tom was great and well thank you to everyone from barstaff to cleaners who make the whole experience perfectly.

Lorna and Henry Howes

03/03/2022

The day itself completely exceeded every expectation

Wow, what can I say. From the initial booking a look round, twice (!), to booking our wedding during a pandemic, having to re-arrange, and then finally getting our perfect day, Jennie, Natalie, Lia and the whole team at Southdowns have been amazing. Lia was incredibly helpful, dealing with multiple ‘bridezilla’ panics, and communication across (at times) thousands of miles was made easier by the calm and reassuring voice at the end of the phone, or email. The day itself completely exceeded every expectation or imagination I had, and every single guest commented on how fantastic the setting was, the food, the staff and generally how welcome they made everyone feel. I would thoroughly recommend Southdowns Manor to anyone getting married in the area. I only wish we could do it all again! A huge, huge thank you to everyone involved – it really was a perfect day. Thank you!

Nick and Hannah Evans

15/01/2022

We had no stresses or strains and nothing was too much to organise

When we spoke with friends and colleagues about getting married, the resounding answer was that we would be stressed out from the word go.We visited Southdowns Manor for the first time on the 31st May 2021 and fell in love with the venue instantly. This was helped even further with Natalie showing us around answering all of our questions and the venue, the way things are run and especially questions around the uncertain COVID issues at the time. When it came to planning, Lucy took us through the process to begin with and as a result, we had no stresses or strains and nothing was too much to organise and no question was stupid. She kept in close communication with us, patiently reminding us of information we needed to give when we inevitably forgot.When the planning moved on closer to our big day, Lucy handed over to Lia who ultimately ran the day. Lia, much like Lucy, was incredibly accommodating and once again, couldn’t do enough for us and when we asked her thoughts based on previous events she had run, she was more than happy to do so and provided some fantastic ideas! The planning evening was an excellent experience getting to try the food that we would ultimately have, the canapes, the drinks and a brilliant group of suppliers that were also more than happy to answer questions.The team at Southdowns Manor meant that our wedding planning was the least stressful time in our lives and we would do it all again if we could.Thank you once again to all the team at Southdowns Manor for making our day as special as you did

Matthew and Lucy Howard

05/02/2022

We knew instantly that this is where we wanted to get married!

After Charles and I first visited Southdowns Manor, we knew instantly that this is where we wanted to get married! Every staff member was incredibly helpful and friendly from the day we viewed and booked with Natalie, our follow up conversation with Lia; running through everything with Lucy prior to the day (who ran our day so smoothly and kept me calm!), Tom who looked after us in the evenings on the Friday and Saturday and Shannon who I asked plenty of questions to alongside Lucy on our wedding day, to name but a few! Nothing was too much for any of them and we honestly cannot thank you all enough for our absolutely incredible day!

Melanie & Charles Calvert

12/02/2022

Wedding blues already because it was such a magical day...

From start to finish the whole experience was incredible, all the staff made us feel so welcome!!!The day was unfortunately postponed for a year due to Covid-19 which was out of our control and we were extremely upset about this but, the whole staff team kept our spirits up regardless.Natalie booked the day and communication was back and forth constantly with any updates and or new information we may have needed. It was an extremely personal experience and every little detail was perfect!Lucy is an absolute diamond!! She made our day! Organised from start to finish everything was on time and the day flowed beautifully we cannot thank her enough!Finally the food was unreal! Huge portion sizes so not one of our guests went hungry and throughout the evening all we heard was how amazing the food and service during the wedding breakfast was!We highly recommend the venue and would return if ever there is a vow renewal in the future! Wedding blues already because it was such a magical day and that is thanks to all of you!

Laura and Jay Compton

29/01/2022

Do not hesitate, book this venue for your special day!

During all the months leading up to the wedding we were in contact with Lia who was also amazing. With the world in lockdown we where not sure if our day would have to be rescheduled. We obviously had so many questions and requests through not being able to be there physically, but she was there to quickly respond to all our emails and give helpful friendly advice for everything.Our day did go ahead and it was amazing and everything ran so smoothly, the venue was beautiful.I could not recommend this venue and team higher. Do not hesitate, book this venue for your special day!

 

Charlotte Caws

30/12/2021

As soon as we stepped through the doors at Southdowns Manor, we completely fell in love

Our end to end wedding journey was absolutely flawless. Booking a wedding venue was a very daunting thought, however as soon as we stepped through the doors at Southdowns Manor, we completely fell in love with the venues characteristics and after a 5 minute conversation with Jennie, we booked our dream venue. The staff here are incredible, from the booking process through to the waiting staff on the day, every need of ours was met. Where do i even start on the food, every course was incredible, with all of our guests telling us how much they enjoyed their food and had left a clean plate. Lia & Lucy were exceptional wedding planners, they were so organised and professional and bent over backwards to meet our dream wedding requirements. The big day itself surpassed our wildest dreams and we had the most incredible wedding. Lucy ensured the whole day ran like clockwork, whilst also waiting hand on foot for us both. The transition between ceremony, drinks, wedding breakfast & first dance was completely seamless, which meant we could enjoy our day, without any stress. Because of how organised Lucy was, Gee was able to bath our children, put them to bed and come back to the party, something she had really hoped was a possibility. People say planning a wedding and getting married is one of the most stressful things you can do – that was definitely not our experience with Southdowns Manor.Thank you all so much for giving us such an amazing wedding experience & a day we will forever remember as completely perfect 🙂

Nathan & Geralvine Pelley

22/01/2022

The little touches Southdowns included made us feel very special.

Southdowns is an excellent venue, the planning team were very efficient, friendly and accommodating. The staff on the day made sure it was very special for not only us but our guest. Every request was was met. The food was delicious and waiting staff were efficient and friendly. The little touches Southdowns included made us feel very special. Most of our guest said it was the best wedding they had been too. Thank you Southdowns for making it so great x

Marilyn Bennett Nobrega

19/12/2021

The service was attentive but not intrusive and the food was delicious. 

Our whole experience with Southdowns Manor was wonderful. From our initial show round with Jennie to our planning meetings with Lia and the day itself. Organising a wedding during the pandemic was not easy but we finally managed to have the day we dreamed of and everything was perfect.The honeymoon suite was out of this world! Especially the massive bathtub! The service was attentive but not intrusive and the food was delicious. Thank you to all the staff at Southdowns Manor for making our dream wedding become a reality.

Mr and Mrs Lawson xx

20/12/2021

I don't think I could have dreamed for more

We had the most amazing wedding, and I don’t think I could have dreamed for more. When we first looked at the venue, I knew that was where I wanted to get married, and it was so special to be able to spend extra time with close family who stayed the night before at the venue. The day ran flawlessly. And we received so many compliments from guests about their stay. The food was brilliant, and all of our dietary requirements were catered for without a fuss. The staff who were involved in helping with our day were fantastic. They were so kind and efficient, going out of their way to help us. We can honestly say that our day would not have been the same without Lia. She listened to all of our questions (of which I had many) and always responded quickly. She helped make us feel at ease and even helped to fix my hair. We cannot fault a single thing, from the booking, to the planning, and then on our big day. The venue added special touches to add a little extra magic to our day. It could not have been more perfect.

Andrea and Kit Parfitt

13/11/2021

From the moment we booked they have been nothing but professional

We had an amazing wedding day at Southdowns Manor. From the moment we booked they have been nothing but professional and were very understanding when we needed to postpone our original 2020 wedding. They have always been so helpful and accommodating with everything that we asked. Lia was amazing in the run up to the wedding and on the day itself to make sure everything ran as smoothly as possible, as did Millie. We were always kept informed and knew she was only an email away. The waiting staff were fantastic and the food was delicious. We would also like to thank the night staff for all the help that they gave us during the evening. We could not have asked for anything better!

Katie and Steve Rigby

24/10/2021

We would recommend this venue to everyone

The whole day was fantastic!!! Lia was our planner throughout and was amazing. From our first meeting which we had to do via Zoom due to lockdown, right the way through until leaving late on the evening of our wedding day. Lia perfectly organised both the seating for our ceremony, and the wedding breakfast – it was exactly how we pictured it. We can’t thank Lia and the South Downs Manor team enough for making our special day so memorable. We would recommend this venue to everyone – we simply can’t fault anything.

Tony Wells

21/12/2021

It simply surpassed all our expectations and dreams,

We can’t begin to describe the fantastic day we had at Southdowns Manor. It simply surpassed all our expectations and dreams, having had to postpone twice before and this being 3rd time lucky. From the venue, to the food, Lia, Tom and the rest of the staff, everything was fantastic – we also had the weather on our side which meant we could hold our ceremony outside in the beautiful grounds! From the outset Natalie was first class, accommodating all our wishes and, for the wedding, Lia was amazing, taking away all the pressure from the evening before when we arrived and on the day itself, allowing us to simply enjoy everything that happened and have the day we had dreamed of!  Thanks again to everyone involved… including our guests! We would recommend Southdowns Manor in a heartbeat.(Hana Venn Photography – hanavenn.co.uk)

Mr & Mrs Waller

14/10/21

I would 100% recommended anyone to have there wedding here

The whole team at Southdown manor was amazing, I would 100% recommended anyone to have there wedding here, the staff are not only so friendly but super helpful with requests or issue, our wedding planner Lia was just fantastic, as well as the bar manager Tom, they made our day 10X more special, my husband and I will definitely be booking other special event with them again, words can’t describe how amazing this team were, thank you so much!

Isabel Howard

07/12/2021

The venue was great

It was honestly everything we wanted it to be. The venue was great, we had help where ever it was needed. Food was 5* with large portion sizes. DJ did his thing and we all had a great time dancing! All rooms were clean and tidy and we loved the big bath.

Mr & Mrs Hainsworth

09/12/2021

Nothing was too much trouble

When we first visited this venue we knew that it was perfect for us. Natalie who we booked with was extremely helpful and we felt that the venue was perfect. There could have been more communication through the past year and a half as we had to push our date back twice but understand that the team were also very busy. Mili picked up the coordination of our day a few days before and she was amazing. Everything ran smoothly even when we changed the timing of the speeches. Nothing was too much trouble and she really made us feel special. I cannot thank Mili and her team enough for the work they put in on our wedding day. 

Chloe & James Wharton-Sara

10/12/2021

We can only start with saying a massive thank you to the whole team at Southdowns Manor for making our wedding day the most amazing, memorable day. We were both so calm on the day and that was down to your team and the planning process. Nothing was too much trouble and the day was absolutely perfect! We can’t wait to come back for a dinner date!

Emma and Marcus Swift

17/08/2021

I cannot fault anything that you guys did for us

To Joe, Lucy, Tom and the Team. Thank you so very much for the most memorable weekend ever. We have so many memories to take away from Southdowns Manor and we cannot thank you all enough for being there with us since 28 March 2020 when our first wedding was cancelled due to COVID-19. When it was cancelled again in January 2021 I thought we were never meant to get married, and here we are. Everything was perfect. We had the best weather and pictures outside in your beautiful surroundings, and then Christmas came early with the trees inside and nights by the log fires. I cannot fault anything that you guys did for us. Thank you so very much for everything.

Janice De Reding

04/12/2021

The in house DJ was amazing

We had the most beautiful day, we had so many lovely comments about the food, staff and rooms. Lia and Tom helped make our day so special from the moment we arrived to the last moment of the night. Fabulous nothing was to hard and managed to help my mother organise a piper as a surprise  We had a few guests unable to come last minute on the day and it wasn’t a problem. The in house DJ was amazing. Thank you Southdowns Manor from the New Mr & Mrs Hopper

Mr & Mrs Hopper

27/11/202

The team were outstanding

Excellent service from first enquiry right up to leaving the venue as Mr and Mrs! We couldn’t fault in any part of our special day. Lucy and the team were outstanding! Thank you all so much

Gemma and Lee Spring

28/11/2021

Thank you Southdowns Manor for making our day extra special.

From the first initial enquiry, Southdowns Manor has exceeded all expectations.Everyone that we spoke to and planned with were beyond amazing. After we had to postpone our wedding due to Covid, Natalie went out of her way to find us our new wedding date.Lia our wedding planner is truly amazing. Our day went perfectly all thanks to her. From the special, personal touches, to altering tables on the day. Nothing was too much trouble.Tom who took over the evening was so lovely and a joy to talk to. He went out of his way to make sure all of our guests were happy.Thank you Southdowns Manor for making our day extra special.

Mr & Mrs Moran

27.10.2021

I would highly recommend Southdowns Manor

Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better service or a better day! The staff were brilliant especially Lia who helped ensure our day was everything we hoped for and more. I would highly recommend Southdowns Manor to any future couple who wanted their dream wedding. Thank you so much!

Rachael

06/11/2021

The food was exceptional

From the moment we booked our big day with Natalie back in 2018, Southdowns Manor have been nothing short of incredible. We have had 2 date changes which were dealt with with no fuss or questions from the staff taking away any unnecessary stresses.We were honoured to have Lia as our wedding day planner, she was so attentive from the first pre planning meeting to the big day. She accommodated all ours and the guests needs. Nothing was to much for her and this really shone through on the day.The food was exceptional, from the chefs choice of canapés to the hearty steak pie, finishing with the amazing lemon cheesecake. All of our guests had only good things to say.To finish the most incredible day of our lives the honeymoon suite was out of this world. From the 4 poster bed, to personal touch of having the huge bath filled with bubbles to help us relax at the end of the night.We would like to say a massive thank you again to everyone at Southdowns Manor for making our day so magical

Mr & Mrs White

07/11/2021

The team and the venue are the most amazing people and place ever!

What can I say other than, Lucy, the team and the venue are the most amazing people and place ever! They made our wedding day the most special day ever! Massive thank you to Lucy for organising our special day, the rest of the team were epic! When we Invisioned how we wanted our decorations I wasn’t too sure it would look okay, but when we walked into the room and saw how it was all laid out it was more amazing than we thought. Massive thank you to everyone for keeping the day as stress free as possible. Tom in the evening looked after us and we was just pure awesome! Ran us a super amazing hot bubble bath to chill in when we retired from the party Over all it was just fantastic, couldn’t recommend the staff and venue enough! Thank you

Laura & Jamie Andrews

31/10/2021

The venue is stunning and is so homely and affordable!

Where can we start. From start to finish, the process of planning our dream wedding reception and evening party was amazing. The help from staff over the phone and in person despite the pandemic(!) and our wedding planner were just incredible! Every little detail we mentioned, you made real and everything looked so perfect on the day. We felt completely at ease, the staff were so lovely and helpful and the food was unbelievable. The venue is stunning and is so homely and affordable! We cannot think of one thing that could have made the day better. You all went above and beyond to make our day super special and we will be forever grateful… you even ran the bath for us at the end of the day… I mean YES! You guys are awesome! All of our guests were blown away with how much space there was and how wonderful the rooms were. Couldn’t recommend you enough. You feel like family to us and we hope to be able to come back whenever possible. Lots of love.

Mr and Mrs O xx

17/10/2021

we knew instantly it would be the place we would get married.

From the moment we viewed Southdowns Manor, we knew instantly it would be the place we would get married. The building and grounds were absolutely pristine and served as the perfect back drop to our wedding day.From the initial meeting with Natalie to Lia co-ordinating the day, the level of service has been excellent across the board. The attention to detail in the planning was perfect and ensured we got absolutely everything we hoped for. Also the flexibility to cater to all our guests was amazing. It’s hard to fault anything at all!We are both so happy we got the venue we dreamed of, but sad now that it’s all over!Thank you again for everything you have done! 

The Tobins 

09/10/2021

The Venue was outstanding

We couldn’t of asked for anything else. The Venue was outstanding and all the staff at the Venue were incredible. Want to say a massive thank you to Lia who made sure our day was the one we’ve always wanted. Thank you again 

Mr & Mrs Coomber

10/09/2021

The rural views and location are amazing!

Where to begin…. Southdowns Manor is a beautiful and an incredible venue that we have had the pleasure to be married in. The rural views and location are amazing! The food, the finishing touches and the ease that everything for your wedding is done in one place, I cannot put into words how unique and perfect the venue is. Within Southdowns is amazing staff, in particular Lia. Lia went above and beyond, she was honestly like a best friend to us and made the whole process a breeze. Lia is such an asset to Southdowns, sometime I didn’t think things would work out the way we wanted or I wouldn’t think of things and Lia was always there to save the day. Our wedding day was perfect and I know that is down to the incredible staff at Southdowns. We honestly cannot thank you all enough!

Jordan & Harrison Fleetwood-Thompson

20/10/2021

We honestly couldn't recommend Southdowns Manor enough! 

Where to start! We honestly couldn’t recommend Southdowns Manor enough! After booking our wedding with Southdowns for May 2020 but then having to delay it due to covid twice more before the date finally arrived,  Natalie couldn’t do enough to ensure the postponements when smoothly and nothing was too much trouble when asking about available dates. We were lucky that we could move to a two day wedding in the end and wow how amazing! From planning the final details with Lucy to arriving on the Monday ready for our Tuesday wedding she was brilliant. No question was to silly and again nothing was too much trouble. We arrived the Monday and after being greeted at the front door we didn’t have to do any setting up. Lucy took my vision and made it into a reality allowing us to have a relaxing evening with family and enjoy the build up to the next day. Also a special thanks to Tom who was on hand most of the night to deal with any random requests. Our wedding day came and went without a hitch. Lucy almost became part of the family helping where needed with button holes to ensuring that everything was set up perfectly for the outside ceremony. It was a beautiful day and all the guests commented on how stunning the venue was and how delicious the food was. A huge thanks again to the whole team at Southdowns for allowing us to create the wedding of our dreams in the most stunning location. If You’re unsure, just take a look around the Manor. It honestly felt like home from home.

Mr & Mrs Reed.

Thank you to everyone at Southdowns

From the moment we walked into Southdowns Manor we were made to feel welcome and we knew it was the place where we wanted our special day. From booking to breakfast everything was excellent. We would like to say a massive thank you to Jenny for helping us with all our booking questions and Lucy for helping us plan and run our day. It went without a hitch and all of our guests are still saying what a beautiful and well organised day it was. Thank you to everyone at Southdowns who helped us make our day special.

Hannah and Mark Pullen

01/10/2021

We had the best day and could not have asked for more.

We had an amazing wedding day at Southdowns Manor on 15th June 2021. We did have to rearrange this date from the previous year and the venue staff could not have been more accommodating and helpful.

We had a beautifully sunny day which meant we could make full use of the lovely grounds for photos, although due to COVID restrictions we could not marry outside, the room inside looked amazing and very romantic with the love lights. Just perfect!

We had the best day and could not have asked for more. I must mention that Lia and Lucy did an amazing job, both with the pre wedding organisation and on the day, with some very special touches. Thank you both very much.

 

Mr & Mrs Thornett

15/06/2021

The grounds and the Manor house are just beautiful

I stumbled across Southdowns Manor while looking for wedding venues. And although a bit further from home than other venues, as soon as the brochure come through we had to book a viewing. 

From the minute we drove into the carpark the first time we knew this was the place we wanted to get married. The grounds and the Manor house are just beautiful.  That combined with the friendly welcome and lovely staff no other venue we looked at compared.

Unfortunately covid meant we had to postpone our big day but the teams worked really hard to get us the summer wedding we wanted. 

In the lead up to the day Lia was amazing at answering all my last minute questions.

Once the big day finally arrived, I can certainly say it was worth the extra wait, we had the best day. It was better than what we could ever have dreamed off.

Lia and her team were amazing. From ensuring everything run on time to the attention to detail and little extras we were not expecting.

If anyone is considering Southdowns Manor as their wedding venue, I would 100% recommend they book.

We loved our day and want to do it all over again.

 

 

Dorothy Caplen

14/08/2021

The food was absolutely sensational...

We absolutely couldn’t fault our wedding day with you guys. The food was absolutely sensational and we had so many comments on how amazing it was – especially the roast chicken!

We’d like to say a big thank you to Lia for making sure our day was calm, relaxed & went smoothly. Not one thing went wrong, after a stressful build up and having to postpone 3 times. Everyone said how beautiful the venue was & all of the small touches included with the venue. 

 

 

Hollie & Charlie Mather

13/09/2021

We would definitely highly recommend the venue

FOOD – more veges for each table, but otherwise very good.

HONEYMOON SUITE – no time or energy to use the wonderful facilities

BREAKFAST – Some of us didn’t realize there was toast outside the room. Was told by guests that the brown bread had run out.  

Overall we were extremely happy with the whole experience and loved the venue. The staff were very good and Lucy was a great support throughout. We would definitely highly recommend the venue. Thank you so much.

 

 

Shân and Frans

24/09/2021

We honestly were blown away with how perfect our day was..

We would like to say HUGE thank you to Lucy for being such an amazing wedding coordinator. She understood our vision completely and made the day run effortlessly throughout. Lucy ensured all guests were well looked after and the small details were remembered. We honestly were blown away with how perfect our day was and that was down to her. We also would like to say a huge thank you to Tom who looked after us in the evening for ensuring a smooth transition from a Lucy to himself. The waiters on hand for ensuring everyone’s allergies were catered for and nothing was too much for them. In all Southdowns Manor was such a perfect venue for us to say I do and we will remember what a perfect day it was for us both forever. With each date change it was no issue and we were treated so graciously. Thank you again and can’t rate you high enough! The new Mrs and Mrs Hughes xx

 

 

Chloe and Janie Hughes

28/09/2021

We felt a connection with the place

When we started thinking about what we wanted for our day, we knew we wanted an intimate and relaxed environment and that what we got thanks to Southdowns Manor and excellent team who helped us plan.

From the first show round, we felt a connection with the place, being in a quiet area and having exclusive use, we knew everyone could unwind and relax on the day and that we could get some beautiful photos.

The team really helped us plan our special day and no query or question as too big or small, we were well informed every step of the way and even though we had to postpone, we felt confident in the venue and that our special day would come.

The day itself was so seamless and relaxed and that was down to the staff working so hard in the background to make everything as we had envisioned.

We were over the moon with how everything went and went to bed (after enjoying the bath tub) talking about how magical the day had been and we had chosen the perfect location.

Zoe and Simon Bucksey

27/09/2021

The rooms are all beautifully presented

We had the most wonderful Wedding Day at Southdowns Manor.Our day was absolutely perfect in every way from start to finish and that is down to our wonderful wedding planner Lucy who went above and beyond to ensure we had a totally stress free day.The venue is just beautiful, we were also lucky with wonderful weather so we were able to have our wedding ceremony outside which was what we wanted from the beginning.The food was absolutely delicious and the extra touches were a delight, our guests were all very well fed and impressed.The rooms are all beautifully presented and comfortable too.Our night manager Tom was brilliant and also went above and beyond to ensure everyone was happy and had everything they needed.Fabulous job, your an amazing wedding venue, so pleased we found you for our wedding day.I can honestly say it is the best wedding we have ever been to and it was ours.Thank you 

Mr and Mrs Hadley

16/09/2021

I cannot recommend this venue enough

Dear Lia and all the team at Southdowns Manor,

What can I say? I feel completely speechless after our amazing wedding at Southdowns Manor. Everything was beyond perfect, from start to finish. Lia, you were absolutely fantastic in helping us with every single fine detail, from the day we came to view the venue to our special day! It was truly a fairy tale and I will always be thankful for you and the team there for making it happen so effortlessly and without a hitch. I cannot recommend this venue enough, the grounds are incredibly, the decor and rooms (especially the honeymoon suite…just wow) are so beautiful and clean, the venue itself is timeless and elegant and the food is served beautifully, hot and so so delicious! I could write pages on how beautiful the venue is and the people who work so hard making the weddings happen but I will just say, if you are looking for a wedding venue that will make every one of your wedding dreams and wishes come true, you will find it at Southdowns Manor. Thank you all again so much, with lots of love Mr and Mrs Grout x

 

Mr and Mrs Grout

02/10/2021

Brilliant with communicating with us

Overall we can’t fault this venue, from the start Jennie was brilliant with communicating with us.Once we first met Lucy from start to finish, she was incredible! Even right up to the day before she was willing to help us out due to people not being able to make the wedding due to Covid. Coming out of lockdown the week of our wedding, Lucy made the day so relaxed and ensured it all ran smoothly. She’s a great asset to Southdowns manor and from both of us we can’t thank her enough! Southdowns manor & Lucy Thank you! 

Mr & Mrs Hennis

25/07/2021

With every member of the team it felt like talking to friends

We want to thank every single member of the team at Southdowns manor, on our wedding everyone was so friendly, kind and attentive. Our wedding was absolutely amazing and everything went perfectly.We would especially like to thank Lucy, who made every part of organising our day feel so much easier. Lucy was so fast answering back to emails, calls, changes and concerns, making our day better than we could imagine. We would also like to thank Tom for looking after us on the day after Lucy, nothing was ever too much trouble. With every member of the team it felt like talking to friends. The food was delicious and catered to many different diet requirements. Everyone was happy and full and commented on how lovely it all was. We also followed the teams recommendation with vendors and so glad we did.

Emma and Craig Lawless

08/09/2021

Tt is the most beautiful and perfect venue

We chose Southdowns Manor due to the beautiful grounds, excellent communication with Jennie and the fact the venue is all inclusive and exclusive use. We knew it was the perfect choice for us. With 3 rearranged dated, Southdowns were incredible at changing our dates due to Covid which we were extremely grateful and impressed with.Rob and I wanted to say a huge thank you to our Wedding Planner Lia and all the team on the day that made our special day the wedding of our dreams. We honestly cannot thank Lia enough- she was so organised, calm, efficient, considerate and thoughtful to us and all our guests and made everything go smoothly. We cannot stress how grateful we are to have had Lia on our special day; she absolutely exceeded our expectations to which we are forever grateful.All of our guests commented on how beautiful the entire day was and specifically commented on the quality of food, presentation of the venue and the exceptional friendly service from all of the staff.  We are so pleased to have chosen Southdowns Manor and would recommend it to anyone- it is the most beautiful and perfect venue with an outstanding team. You will not be disappointed!

Alice Button

06/09/2021

The day ran smoothly and on time without any hiccups

We fell in love with Southdowns Manor before we even stepped foot in the building, the grounds are amazing. From initial meeting with Natalie, planning with Lia and Lucy on the day, everything went perfectly, everything is so well run. We could not have asked for a more perfect day.All of our questions were answered quickly and finer details organised without issue from Lia and the planning team.Our own and guests dietary requirements were catered for with ease and the food was outstanding.The day ran smoothly and on time without any hiccups thanks to Lucy, our events manager on the day and the rest of the team at Southdowns Manor. We would highly recommend to everyone!

Sarah and Paul Roberts

25/08/2021

Beautiful manor beautiful grounds and amazing staff

Our whole experience with Southdowns Manor has been out of this world, from start to finish has been amazing! They have gone above and beyond and we couldn’t ask for any better than each and everyone that has been involved with our big day. With COVID hitting us all, they accommodated us several times without stress on us. Our whole day was stress free and absolutely perfect in every way possible.Southdowns Manor was our first choice and we definitely do not regret choosing it. Beautiful manor beautiful grounds and amazing staff xx

Donna & Mark White

30/08/2021

Everything run so smoothly

My wife and I were extremely happy with the service that was provided at Southdowns Manor, from the initial enquiry and booking right through until the wedding day itself. Lia, Lucy, Tom and the whole Events team were really helpful in the planning stage and on the day, and it made everything run so smoothly. We’d recommend Southdowns Manor to anyone considering an intimate wedding!

Tom & Yas Sinden

01/09/2021

Our wedding day was the best day of our lives. Southdowns Manor is a perfect venue and all the staff were amazing, our event manager Lia was also fantastic – they helped make the day so special for us and we’ve had endless great comments from our family and friends. Thank you so much! 

Sian and Jason

27/08/2021

Beautiful manor beautiful grounds and amazing staff

Our whole experience with Southdowns Manor has been out of this world, from start to finish has been amazing! They have gone above and beyond and we couldn’t ask for any better than each and everyone that has been involved with our big day. With COVID hitting us all, they accommodated us several times without stress on us. Our whole day was stress free and absolutely perfect in every way possible.Southdowns Manor was our first choice and we definitely do not regret choosing it. Beautiful manor beautiful grounds and amazing staff xx

Donna & Mark White

30/08/2021

We were looked after from start to finish

The staff at Southdowns Manor were outstanding. We were looked after from start to finish. Communication was excellent and I couldn’t recommend enough.

 

 

The Watson’s

16/08/2021

You really won’t be disappointed

I am really going to struggle to truly put into words how amazing our wedding was at Southdowns Manor. I will start by saying how amazing Lia, our wedding planner, was. From day one Lia felt like our best friend. I actually felt sad once our day was over that I would not get to speak to her again. Natalie too was amazing. Every member of staff at Southdowns was exceptional and nothing was too much trouble. Lia made our wedding feel truly personalised and that any request would be granted without a problem. The food was amazing too, which so many of our guests commented on. I would strongly recommended any couple looking for a venue to consider Southdowns Manor, you really won’t be disappointed. From the bottom of our hearts a huge thank you.

Stacey Di Gregorio

15/07/2021

We feel in love with the venue

From the very get go the team at southdowns manor have been amazing. We feel in love with the venue as soon as we saw it and it did nothing else but live up to our expectations in fact it exceeded them. The staff were amazing especially Lia who was on hand to help me with a dress dilemma and everything else(even calming my nerves). Lia went above and beyond all day and we cannot thank you enough for this. Thomassss was awesome when he took over in the evening, he was constantly check we were all ok and everything was ok, from the bottom of our heart we cannot thank you guys at Southdown manor enough. All the guest raved about the food and how stunning the venue was. This was truly a magical day from start to finish and it’s with thanks to the staff at southdowns manor.Thank you again with love Mr and Mrs Foster

Mr and Mrs Foster

09/08/2021

The best day of our lives! 

The best day of our lives! SouthDowns Manor! Thank you so much for helping us have the most memorable wedding! The food and drink is just incredible, no one was left feeling hungry that is for sure! Every member of staff was so accommodating and a huge thank you to Lia for organising our day and being the best event manager ever! The evening manager (so sorry we have forgotten his name) was just as incredible! Having wedding cake and the bath all ready for us at the end of the night was such a lovely touch too! So much to write but we would be here forever. The best day of our lives. Thank you so much SouthDowns Manor! Love Mr and Mrs Lacey 

Mr and Mrs Lacey

05.08.21

Completely hassle free

Our experience with Southdowns Manor was completely hassle free. The wedding planners we had were always kind and happy for us to call or contact them whenever we needed to. When we first booked in April 2019 we were able to walk around the manor and grounds to really get a feel for the venue. This was the first venue we looked at in person and we immediately fell in love with it and booked it that day. Due to covid we had to change the date but the venue were so supportive and understanding. They made sure to put us at ease through everything over the last few years before finally getting married in August 2021. The flexible payment plan really helped us a lot and we couldn’t recommend it more. Our planners, Lucy and Lia, were amazing through it all. We were given a full run through about what would happen throughout the day and it really helped us not worry too much about the day itself so we could just enjoy it.Thank you so much Southdowns Manor for making our wedding a day to remember

Max & Elli Dennis

01/08/2021

We had such an incredible day

We booked this late last year for April, with hopes the numbers would go up to 30. When it got nearer to the time, we found we couldn’t register to give notice (due to Covid restrictions), and Natalie was fantastic and agreed to move it. They have been incredibly accommodating and understanding throughout the entire process leading up to the wedding. And the day itself was fantastic! I can’t rave enough about how amazing everyone and everything was. 

The waiting staff were so professional, we barely noticed them, but when you did need something they were straight there. There wasn’t much of a wait for drinks at the bar (though we only had 35-40 people). 

The DJ was amazing, we ended up booking him semi-last minute as we weren’t sure if we needed/wanted one, but my god he was fantastic!! We sent him a list of songs that we’d want to be played, as I know at my brothers wedding there DJ barely played what they had requested, and he played more than half of them (we ran out of time, not that he didn’t stick to the list). 

Our Wedding Co-Ordinator Lia was just incredible! On the lead up she kept in constant contact, was happy to do what we requested. We had to change cake vendor at the last minute and again this was no issue. On the day she kept me, Emma, very calm and made me laugh in the morning, double checked that we wanted it outside as it was so HOT! She asked me for advice as a couple of our lanterns weren’t working and if we had any spares. She wanted the best for our day which we really appreciated. The ceremony room looked even better than what we imagined it could have done and we were so incredibly happy about it. 

Overall the booking, lead up and day was not very stressful (as much as these things can be) and we had such an incredible day and am so happy that we picked Southdowns Manor and can’t thank the team enough for all of their collective hard work. Thank you again from the newlyweds 

 

Emma and Michael Akehurst

20/07/2021

Thank you for making our fairytale wedding a dream

We had the most magical and special day. We were so lucky with the weather! From start to finish the day was perfect. Lia and the team ran the day so smoothly and every single detail was absolutely fantastic. 

The food was delicious, we had afternoon tea and not only did it taste amazing but the presentation was incredible. We had soo many great reviews from all our guests! 

We cannot recommend Southdown Manor enough! Thank you for making our fairytale wedding a dream come true and creating the most MAGICAL Happily Ever After party!

 

Lily Hoare

31/07/2021

We especially loved all of the special touches

We are so happy that we chose Southdowns Manor as our wedding venue.

The team at Southdowns Manor were especially helpful as the country went through a pandemic and assisted us with rescheduling our date and making tweaks to our day as needed. We loved this venue because of the countryside setting and chose it because weddings are their sole focus. This made the planning process really easy and we felt very well looked after on the day.

We especially loved all of the special touches from the staff at Southdowns Manor which made the day even better.

 

Duncan Ross

26/07/2021

The customer service was absolutely amazing

We cannot believe how amazing our day was, we were always told, something will go wrong on our wedding day but you just have to go with it. Absolutely nothing went wrong on the day and that is massively down to the team at Southdowns Manor. It ran so smoothly and so much work is done behind the scenes but is made to look effortless and so seamless. Lia was incredible and made the day so much easier, everyone was saying how brilliant she was.After postponing three times, the customer service was absolutely amazing, we are so lucky to have had such a thoughtful company. Jennie was so helpful throughout and we are so grateful for everyone who made the process and the day go so well.  Thank you again, 

Lauren and Sam

23/07/2021

We could not recommend Southdowns Manor highly enough

We had the most amazing and special day. The weather didn’t quite hold out for us, but it didn’t spoil it for us. Lia and the team were fantastic at making sure every little detail was in place and our day ran smoothly. We could not recommend Southdowns Manor highly enough. All we have had since is comments from friends and family about how brilliant the day was and how stunning the venue was. The most amazing wedding, thank you do much Southdowns!

 

Rachel and Tom Mahoney

27/06/2021

All of our guests enjoyed every minute...

Southdowns Manor was the perfect venue for us. From the moment we saw it, we just knew it would be the best place to host a vintage wedding. Despite covid delays, the staff kept us up to date every step of the way and gave us the confidence to proceed with our special day. The staff on the day were really kind and lovely and genuinely wanted to get it just right for us. The bubble bath being filled up for us at the end if the day was such a gorgeous touch too and we are still very much on a high from the day. All of our guests enjoyed every minute and the children were safe and well catered for. Thank you so much to Natalie and Lia who made our day happen. It was absolutely perfect!

Lucy and Jamie Brown

29/06/2021

Could not recommend this venue enough...

We had the most fantastic wedding here at Southdowns. Everyone from Natalie, who we booked our wedding through, to Lia, our wedding planner were just fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble and with covid restrictions looming, they were so accommodating. Could not recommend this venue enough. Simply amazing.

Ellie Slater

24/06/2021

The food which was absolutely delicious

Thank you so much to Lia and the team for planning and managing our day so well. It was brilliantly handled from start to finish and we couldn’t have asked for it to go any better. The team handled the inevitable hiccups on the day professionally and promptly so that there was no time for us to get stressed about anything and all our guests reported having an amazing time. Special mention should go to the food which was absolutely delicious, we had the steak & ale pie for the main course which got rave reviews from everyone – would definitely recommend!

Sam and Emma White

30/06/2021

We will always think back fondly on the venue and team

Hello,

Myself and my new wife Emma recently had our wedding at south downs manor last month on the 20th May 2021

After almost a month of married life, we wanted to feedback about our day and the wonderful staff and team that helped make it the perfect day.

Throughout the two years we had our wedding booked with you, from the 5 cancellations due to covid and number changes, Natalie, Lia and Lucy have been amazing through the whole time. Natalie from originally taking out booking and being in contact and understanding through to Covid, Lia to planning the day and tailoring it to just how we wanted and Lucy for being there on the day and morning after making sure there were no problems.

The additional bar and catering staff were also all wonderful and pleasant to be around on the day. Apologies I did not catch his name but the staff member with red hair was particularly helpful and kind.

It was not easy cancelling and rebooking over the last year and a half, and the fact that Southdown’s were supportive and understanding all the way through meant that we could have the day we wanted, without the fear and stress of having to rebook elsewhere.

We will always think back fondly on the venue and team, so if this email could please be passed onto your managing board as we think its really important they know what a great team they have, and the amazing wedding they put on for us.

Thank you

Mr and Mrs Wells

Mr and Mrs Wells

20/05/21

We had the best day..

We had an amazing wedding day at Southdowns Manor on 15th June 2021. We did have to rearrange this date from the previous year and the venue staff could not have been more accommodating and helpful.

We had a beautifully sunny day which meant we could make full use of the lovely grounds for photos, although due to COVID restrictions we could not marry outside, the room inside looked amazing and very romantic with the love lights. Just perfect!

We had the best day and could not have asked for more. I must mention that Lia and Lucy did an amazing job, both with the pre wedding organisation and on the day, with some very special touches. Thank you both very much.

 

Mr & Mrs Thornett

15/06/2021

We cannot recommend Southdowns and all their wonderful staff highly enough...

The best weekend of our lives!

We always liked the idea of a 2 day wedding and when we saw this package available and viewed the venue, we knew it would be perfect! Natalie was fantastic throughout this process, and even with 3 date and 3 seasonal changes (from winter, to spring, to summer!) the communication was amazing throughout and made everything so stress-free! 

Lia and Lucy were amazing throughout our planning process, and brought the vision of our perfect wedding to life! Even with covid restrictions, we always had 100% trust in the team that our day would run perfectly!

From arriving on the Friday afternoon, we were greeted by so many friendly faces who immediately put us and our guests at ease. Nothing was too much trouble for anyone and it was the perfect way to start the weekend!

The day of the wedding ran like clockwork, the venue looked absolutely stunning and Lucy remembered all the little touches along the way! We were able to add so many personal touches, with all of our guests commenting how perfect the venue was for us! The food throughout the weekend was incredible, from hotdogs to vodka jelly, to sausage and mash, every dish was delicious!

We cannot recommend Southdowns and all their wonderful staff highly enough, and we wish we could recreate the whole weekend again!

Go far enough down a series of country lanes and you’ll find 14 cosy rooms, a venue engineered from the ground up to deliver the ultimate party atmosphere and a team of carefully-assembled staff whose sole aim is to ensure their guests have the time of their life. Special shout to Tom, the barman, you really made our weekend! 

 

Love Mr and Mrs Cole

19/06/2021

We had the most perfect weekend

We didn’t just get one dream wedding at Southdowns Manor but two. We had the most perfect weekend and was honestly a fairy-tale from start to finish. Lia is absolutely amazing, not only an incredible wedding planner but a truly wonderful lady. Nothing was too much trouble and Lia and the whole team went above and beyond to make our dreams come true. The food was out of this world not just the wedding breakfast but a delicious bespoke Indian buffet the night before. All of our guests agree we made the perfect choice for our wedding venue, we just wish we could do it all over again. Also special thanks to Kate who was so lovely and kind and looked after us in the evenings when Lia had gone for the night. Thanks so much Southdowns Manor for giving us a wedding we will never forget 

Shaad and Rebecca Subhan

Shaad and Rebecca Subhan

Myself and my new wife Emma recently had our wedding at south downs manor last month on the 20th May 2021

After almost a month of married life, we wanted to feedback about our day and the wonderful staff and team that helped make it the perfect day.

Throughout the two years we had our wedding booked with you, from the 5 cancellations due to covid and number changes, Natalie, Lia and Lucy have been amazing through the whole time. Natalie from originally taking out booking and being in contact and understanding through to Covid, Lia to planning the day and tailoring it to just how we wanted and Lucy for being there on the day and morning after making sure there were no problems.

The additional bar and catering staff were also all wonderful and pleasant to be around on the day. Apologies I did not catch his name but the staff member with red hair was particularly helpful and kind.

It was not easy cancelling and rebooking over the last year and a half, and the fact that Southdown’s were supportive and understanding all the way through meant that we could have the day we wanted, without the fear and stress of having to rebook elsewhere.

We will always think back fondly on the venue and team, so if this email could please be passed onto your managing board as we think its really important they know what a great team they have, and the amazing wedding they put on for us.

Thank you

Mr and Mrs Wells

Mr and Mrs Wells

20.05.21

It has been 4 days since we became Mr and Mrs Ladd and we just wanted to say thank you for all you and the team did to ensure it was the best day of our lives!! Lia and Lucy – were amazing. They ensured everything ran smoothly on the day. They kept everyone hydrated on the most beautiful and hottest day. They looked after our pregnant friend, and ensured she was safe and comfortable. We cannot thank them enough for that.The food was incredible, the servers were speedy and the place looked stunning. Thomaz was also wonderful and ensured a fun end to the day was had. It was a lovely touch to run the bath and set up the table with champagne and cake in the room as well. It made us feel like true VIPs!

Shailash Ladd

12/06/2021

Absolutely over the moon

Absolutely over the moon to have been married in this beautiful venue.  Not only was the venue beautiful but the staff were amazing and nothing was too much! Have heard nothing but amazing feedback from our guests about the staff, venue, service and overall view of our special day. A massive thank you to all who participated/planning of our day and made it unforgettable. 

Mr & Mrs Skerratt

05/06/2021

You really made the day so special for us!

Jason and I would both like to say a massive thank you to Southdowns Manor and your team for giving us the most wonderful, memorable and special day.

Our wedding preparations were a nightmare due to COVID however everything was absolutely amazing on the day, we could not fault a single thing. We only had 30 guests at our wedding and it was perfect. Our friends and family were commenting on how lovely and attentive all the staff were. You really made the day so special for us ! Thank you.

   

Lauren & Jason Feist

24/05/2021

We couldn’t have dreamt of a better day.

We had an unbelievable wedding day at Southdowns Manor, we couldn’t have dreamt of a better day. We were blown away from start to finish and it was such a magical day. All of our guests were so impressed. From the beautiful venue and grounds, to the wonderful food (and so plentiful), the brilliant staff (especially Lia who was with us from planning stages and she was there on our big day and made sure everything went perfectly). Everything was exceptional. The honeymoon suite was amazing!! All of our guests went up to sneak a look, the bed and bathroom were truly spectacular! It was such a shame we were only there for the night!!! Our wedding day didn’t have great weather but the ceremony inside was just beautiful and everything was laid out so nicely. Everything felt so special! Thank you to everyone at Southdowns Manor, we knew we chose the right venue from the moment we stepped foot on the grounds and after our big day, I can truly say we would recommend the venue to anyone and everyone without a shadow of a doubt. You made our day so memorable and magical and it really was one of the best days of our lives! Love from the new Mr & Mrs Williams! Xxx

Mr & Mrs Williams

23.05.21

Organisation was excellent

We had an excellent time, everything was how we wanted it, food was excellent, organisation was excellent ,the wedding team brilliant and the venue looked fantastic.

John & Sarah Bayleigh

24/10/2020

Our wedding was incredible and we had the best time

Lia and the whole team were simply incredible! Nothing was too much trouble on the day, and even beforehand given we had a international pandemic to navigate, Lia was patient, flexible and helpful with all the new challenges we had to face. A lot of venues charge per item when booking a wedding and what we loved about Southdowns was that everything wasn’t an optional extra. The team really took the time to understand what was important to us and positioned a package inclusive of everything that was perfect for our wedding. Couple that with amazing support and incredible food and we knew we were on to a winner. Despite covid, our wedding was incredible and we had the best time. Owed in no small part to the support, diligence and care of Lia and the whole Southdowns Manor team.

Alex & Amy Lewis

22/10/2020

Excellent service from start to finish

Can’t fault Southdowns Manor, excellent service from start to finish even with all the government restrictions due to Covid 19

Kim & Ingrid Emerson-Speller

20/07/2020

Overall was a dream come true!

We fell in love with Southdowns Manor when we first came to view the venue. We were greeted by Natalie who was incredibly welcoming and helpful. The booking process was easy and throughout the planning process we were given many different options to enhance our wedding day. There was a slight delay in communication with the planning team initially, but this was soon resolved and communication was great since!

On the week of the wedding, coronavirus really affected our day and we were not even sure that the wedding would still go ahead. We phoned frequently and was given detailed up to date information, to keep us informed about the situation.

On the day of the wedding, Southdowns Manor went above and beyond to make us feel special throughout the day. There were really lovely touches to the day such as a swan pudding and a personalised cake knife! The venue looked stunning and was exactly how we had wanted the day to be! The food was delicious, we had many guests complementing the sticky toffee pudding.

Overall was a dream come true!

Josh & Tasha Merritt

20/03/2020

The rooms were beautiful. the honeymoon suit is everything you could want and more to wake up in

We visited Southdowns Manor on a whim as it was a bit out of our location preference however as soon as we pulled up to the venue we fell in love. Jenny who helped us with our enquiry was so helpful and we ended up booking a date that was 6 months later, again this was not in our original plan but was the best thing we ever did! Kate then became our wedding planner and we could not fault her in the slightest. I had an issue with one vendor and she was brilliant in helping me sort it amongst any other issues I had, even helping me decide whether to take the risk and hold the wedding outside as the weather was very 50/50. We originally booked this manor because we wanted to get married outside so we are so glad the weather held out. I used many suppliers from their recommended book and these were fab, so glad they have this available considering I am not from the area. The rooms were beautiful. the honeymoon suit is everything you could want and more to wake up in. These were available on the morning of the wedding which was an added bonus so our guest staying could freshen up beforehand. All the little touches Southdowns add do not go unnoticed either (which I won’t mention in case this gets published and it ruins the surprise for other couples getting married here) Thank you all so much for hosting the best day of our lives, I would do it every day for the rest of my life if I could. Look forward to coming back one day for one of your dinner evenings!

 

Amber Brown

26/07/2019

You will get the wedding you've always dreamed of

Everything from receiving the brochure for the first time, to our initial first meeting , booking and planning meetings, has run smoothly and to perfection. From our Wedding Planner Kate and initial meeting with Natalie we ended up with the perfect wedding which we will remember always with great fondness. The catering team, events team, housekeeping team were all fantastic, friendly and helpful. We would thoroughly recommend anyone to get married here. Winter or Summer, it really doesn’t matter, you will get the wedding you’ve always dreamed of. Many thanks to all at Southdowns Manor.

Rhian & Matthew Barnard

29/02/2020

Attention to detail was incredible

We loved every second of our big day and couldn’t have done it without Kate, our wedding planner at Southdowns Manor! She ensured that the day ran smoothly and it was such a relief knowing that she had everything in hand. We’re so grateful to all the staff at Southdowns Manor who were so friendly, professional and so efficient and the attention to detail was incredible. Thank you all for ensuring our day was as magical as we dreamed it would be!

Ellie Macmillan

26/02/2020

Everything was perfect

Absolutely amazing day, couldn’t of asked for anything better, all the staff were so helpful, the venue was set up beautifully! Considering the short time frame for planning, everything was perfect. Our guests couldn’t compliment the food enough too! Lia was so helpful in answering any questions and was always there when needed! Thank you so much!

Ella

23/02/2020

The food was amazing!

Wow, where do I being. We had the best day ever, everything was just perfect, nothing was to much trouble. The food was amazing! All the little things like a bubble bath ran for us, slice of wedding cake and bottle of champagne waiting for us when we returned to our honeymoon suit. We’re just few of the wonderful gestures that made it that big more special for us. So a massive thank you to Lia and all the other members of staff at southdowns that made our wedding a day to remember.

Charlotte & Nathon

02/02/2020

Choosing Southdowns was our second best decision, only coming after our decision to get married.

We fell in love with Southdowns from the very first visit, we decided to not even bother looking at other venues. From day one and throughout, we never once felt like customers but just part of the family. The whole team are passionate, loving and dedicated and our wedding planner – Kate – went above and beyond (which in itself is a massive understatement). Kate was somehow at every single moment throughout the day – helping with hair, rearranging rooms, entertaining both the bride and groom (and even keeping an eye on flower girls running riot!) and prepping guests – and even our families commented on how she just seamlessly brought moments together. Our wedding morning was the most relaxing and stress free morning we’ve ever had! The team on the day worked in perfect synchronisation to the point you’d think it was mechanical if not for the individualisation and personable team. Food wise, they could probably pass for a Michelin restaurant without needing to be a wedding venue – we still crave the pork belly again to this day! Choosing Southdowns was our second best decision, only coming after our decision to get married. We’ll never be able to thank them all enough – we almost wish we were doing it all again!

Abi Summers

01/12/2019

All the staff were excellent

We booked our wedding here as Well fell in love with it as soon as we walked in. Lia was our wedding planner and she was lovely. Nothing was too much especially on the day ! And all the staff were excellent. The guests all commented on how nice the food was Thankyou again xxx

Amy and James Moret

24/11/2019

Everyone could not get over how amazing the food was

We had the most amazing day. The venue is breathtaking and the staff are ridiculously helpful and nice. Lia was a superstar and nothing was to much trouble. Everyone could not get over how amazing the food was and lots of people said to us that it was the best wedding they’d ever been too. We can’t thank Southdowns Manor enough for all there hard work and an amazingly special day.

Holly Budd

13/12/2019

From the moment we arrived it blew us away.

Before we even got engaged we found out about Southdowns Manor on Facebook. On first impressions we thought we would love to get married there one day. So when we got engaged, it was our first choice of venue to see… it turned out to be the only one we saw. From the moment we arrived it blew us away. Its location, the exclusivity and the overall look of the venue is what drew us in but its so much more than that. The team was very attentive and always on hand to answer questions and reassure us with any little worries we had. There are so many little touches the venue provide that made it feel so special and unique to us. When we got closer to our big day we were appointed Kate Armstrong for the last few weeks of planning and to oversee the actual day. We had read many reviews which mentioned how good she was and they were not wrong. She is amazing, she has such passion and excitement for weddings and nothing is too much trouble for her. She was on hand all day to make sure everything ran smoothly and any minor issues were resolved so quickly by her that they were barely noticed. Words cannot describe how important she was to us on our big day, by the end of it we didn’t want her to leave and we are going to miss her now its over. Kate is a HUGE asset to Southdowns Manor. On the day the venue looked beautiful. The canapés, wedding breakfast and evening buffet were delicious. The DJ Southdowns Manor use is very good and had people up dancing all night. We also had the selfie mirror provided by Smiles Entertainment and its such a great idea. Paul who runs it is brilliant. All of our guests have not stopped saying how wonderful everything was and how much fun they had, which is what we exactly wanted. We really did have the perfect day and wish we could do it all again. So, thank you to Kate and thank you to Southdowns Manor, we couldn’t ask for anymore.

Amy and Gary Mitchell

02/11/2019

The best Wedding venue ever! Perfect from start to finish! We could not have asked for a more amazing, professional, attentive wedding planner as Lia was. She was a perfectionist! Made us both feel at ease throughout our whole wedding planning journey so we can honestly say we did not feel the usual stress associated with weddings! Being able to start the day by getting ready with the bridesmaids in the dressing room was lovely & made the day seem to last longer. My only suggestion for the dressing room is to have better lighting in there (it was a rainy day so even daylight was poor) The food was perfect, we received so many compliments from our guests on both the wedding breakfast (Lamb shank) & the evening buffet (Indian Selection). The staff made sure no wine glasses were empty throughout the day & were all very professional & friendly. The chair sashes provided by Southdowns Manor were the perfect match to our flowers. We also found our blossom trees during an open day at Southdowns Manor.

Rebecca & Matt Whelan 15/11/2019

Rebecca & Matt Whelan

15/11/2019

yummiest food

Absolutely nothing I could say to improve this amazing venue. All the support and help you could ask for combined with a beautiful venue, yummiest food and at exceptionally good value. We planned our wedding in 5 and half months and didn’t get stressed once due to so much fantastic support. We had the best day and are so grateful. Wish we could do it all again! Photo courtesy of Kevin Watkins Photography.

Sophie & Jimmy Beales

13/10/2019

All of our guests had the best day

We had the most amazing day. Special thanks to Kate and Katie who made the day extra special by going above and beyond. All of our guests had the best day and all commented on how great the food, service and venue was!

Hayley & Rachel

29/10/2019

Southdowns Manor - our fairytale wedding venue

Southdowns Manor – our fairytale wedding venue. Wow what an amazing day we had and that was all down to this amazing venue. We choose the 2 night stay which we loved, it was all so relaxed when we walked in the day before everything was set up and all candles were lit which I wasn’t expecting at all it was all so calm. We had the Thai green curry which was lovely I would recommend. Our WEM Lois was there to greet us and took us through everything we needed to know. I don’t think I ever heard her say ‘no’ to anything. Any little thing I asked for she did for us. The wedding day ran so smoothly thanks to Lois, Katie and the team and our guests commented on the amazing venue and food. So many special touches, one of our favourites being our own plate of buffet food and cake left for us waiting in the honeymoon suite with a full hot bubble bath (thank you Katie). I wouldn’t of wanted my day to be held anywhere else in the world. Southdowns manor- you have a special place in our hearts. Thank you again Mr and Mrs Boyle xxx

Mr and Mrs Boyle

04/10/2019

The venue was beautiful...

Thank you so much for making our wedding the most amazing and wonderful day of our lives. From the very first moment we made that initial contact with you, you made us feel so special and you treated us with the utmost care and attention to detail. Our wedding planner, Lia was absolutely outstanding! She looked after us every step of the way and nothing was too much trouble. I know she must deal with so many weddings but she has a gift for making us feel like we were the most important people in the world. Our wedding day was beyond anything we could have ever hoped for. The venue was beautiful, the attention to detail was outstanding, the service from all the staff was second to none, and so many of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to.Thank you so much Southdowns Manor. We will never forget what you did. And thank you Lia for being an angel! 

David And Gemima McEwan

20/10/2019

Lois our wedding planner was so lovely. She was so willing to help with every little query we had and was so supportive and cheery on the day. Our guests were very impressed with how smoothly the day went and we had endless compliments on the food. The herb crusted salmon was outstanding! We loved ever moment and like a great day always does- the time flew by. Can’t thank all the staff enough for their great service on the day.

Aimee Burrows

27/09/2019

From the very first moment we arrive to view the venue we knew we wanted to get married here. Such beautiful grounds in such a beautiful setting.

From our first appointment with Natalie all the staff have been so amazing and helpful and all obviously love their job! Kate and our wedding planner and events manager on the day was incredible, dealing with all our enquiries and changes and on the day helped the day run so smoothly and stress free for us. Nothing was too much trouble.

Lots of little surprises and special touches throughout the day.

Food was amazing, all the guests complimented how good the food tasted.

Loved the fact that we could spread the cost to enable us to have our dream wedding. The DJ and photobooth were a big hit with the guests.

Louise and John O’Mahony

30/09/2019

I recommend this venue very highly.

Southdowns Manor is the perfect venue especially for a wedding the food is excellent and the service is excellent too and the planning team do a top job of making sure everything goes to plan for a very special day, I recommend this venue very highly.

Christopher Williams

29/09/2019

Southdowns Manor is the place to go!! 

Right from day one everyone at Southdowns Manor couldn’t do enough for us. Booking with Natalie, meeting with Kate and then having Lia as our events manager, all three of them were so amazing! When Lia was given our wedding to manage she was incredible. She couldn’t do enough for us and she was on hand to answer my endless list of questions! Nothing was too much for Lia. On the day she was amazing, making sure the day went smoothly, everything was absolutely perfect on the day! Every single member of staff on the day were brilliant, all so friendly and kind. The food was incredible, we have had so many compliments on the food. The soup was the best we’ve ever tasted! We were given a personalised cake knife by the team, which is something we will treasure forever. Every part of Southdowns manor is perfect, from the staff to the building itself. We will be forever grateful to Lia and everything she did for us, for being that friendly face to keep our nerves at bay and being that one person we could go to with any questions or worries. If you’re thinking of going anywhere else for your wedding – just don’t! Southdowns Manor is the place to go!! Thank you to you all!

Amy and Bradley

26/09/2019

It was just truly amazing

Our wedding day was without a doubt the best day of our lives thanks to the beautiful setting and wonderful staff of south downs manor. Their planning and attention to detail was outstanding and the whole day went without a complete fault. Everything was just perfect and we could never Thankyou enough. It was just truly amazing, Thankyou so much

Dean and Emily Webb

22/05/2019

Attention to detail was out of this world

Southdowns Manor is an incredible venue and the staff are faultless. We had Lia as our wedding planner and she really is the BEST! She made everything we’d asked for 10 times more magical than we could have imagined, attention to detail was out of this world. The food is amazing – just wish I could have eaten it all. We really cannot fault any part of our special day and couldn’t have wished for it to have been better. Truly special day full of fun, family and love. Thank you Southdowns Manor and a very special thank you to Lia x

Lydia Couling

03/08/2019

I cannot speak highly enough of all the staff!

We found this beautiful venue via Facebook and I just had to request a brochure! We were invited to an open day to have a wander around, as soon as we arrived we were stunned at how lovely the place and the surrounding grounds were. After having a mosey around we just could not resist booking a 1 on 1 session where we ended up booking our big day. From the beginning southdowns were in constant contact and were great with helping us plan our big day. The day finally came around and I cannot speak highly enough of all the staff! Kate was our events manager and straight away she was as there making sure we were all welcomed and settled. Nothing was too much trouble (including having to see one of our bridesmaids into her dress) all the little touches that were added to the day made our day feel so special and all our guests also were extremely satisfied with how well the staff did their jobs and everyone felt as though the day was a huge success. I would definitely recommend this venue to anybody who wants a day that feels personal to them.

Julie bloomfield

28/08/2019

We knew it would be the place for us

From the minute we first drove up Dumpford Lane and laid our eyes on Southdowns Manor we knew it would be the place for us. It was everything we dreamed of from a venue and Natalie helped us make it a reality so we booked it within an hour of arriving. Lois was a great point of contact throughout the planning stages and helped sort out a few little extras/bespoke things we wanted before we were handed over to Kate.Kate…….. I have no words, she was always at the end of the phone or an email. She made our day completely perfect, nothing was too much and just taken care of so we didn’t have to stress. The little extras she sorted out for us were such a nice touch and made us a little emotional. Katie (night porter,) and Mark (the in house DJ) was fab too!Our guests had nothing but compliments about the whole day (especially about the food and some even said it was the best they’ve ever had at a wedding.)

Kim and Paddy Nixon

19/08/2019

The food on our wedding day which was exceptional

Firstly, huge thanks to Lia, Natalie and the rest of the team for a superb job – from initial enquiry to final guest departure. Weddings are your business, and for you they are an everyday occurrence. The outstanding thing about SDM was the way you made our wedding unique and special for us – nothing felt generic or routine. As well as that other outstanding aspects were: – the food on our wedding day which was exceptional, even for our guests with complex dietary requirements – the helpfulness of all the staff – any staff member we asked always responded positively and found a solution – the beautiful location and the high standard of the venue throughout – the extra personal touches e.g. the engraved cake knife, were terrific Room for improvement (not much!): – we found some of the invoicing a little confusing mainly as a result of differences in presentation between initial quotations and actual invoices – more/earlier reminders about payment deadlines would have been helpful – whilst breakfast food (including groom’s snacks) was perfectly acceptable, it wasn’t as good as the wedding breakfast food. – the honeymoon suite keycard ‘failed’ in the morning we were leaving, probably because we had put it close to a mobile phone. It would have been helpful to have been warned about this in advance. Thank you again. We will be recommending you!

Steve Bartholomew & Fiona Pope

15/08/2019

Gorgeous grounds to the stunning, modern interior.

From the moment we turned up on an open day in April 2017, we knew Southdowns Manor was our wedding venue. From the gorgeous grounds to the stunning, modern interior. Jenny was our first contact at Southdowns Manor who was so friendly and insightful, she must have been sick of me after the first few weeks crunching numbers and asking a million and one questions! Then came the planning meetings which were so clear and structured, I felt completely at ease that Southdowns Manor had this under control.The communication from all the staff throughout the planning process was beyond excellent. Finally, our wedding day arrived, myself and Harry were completely care free all day, Southdowns Manor really pulled it out of the bag and created such a beautiful day for us both! We cannot thank Lia enough for everything she did in the lead up and on the day itself.

Jo & Harry Lambert

01/06/2019

Such a superb way to start our married adventure together

We’d both like to say a massive thank you to Lia for her efforts on Sunday, the day was brilliant, much more than we could have wished for, everything ran like clock work and it was so amazing both of us never wanted it to end! I sure everyone agreed that having the ceremony outside absolutely made the day extra special so thank you for pushing that for us. The extra little touches that were laid on for us were brilliant, the little swans for our dessert, the personalised cake knife down to the bath and bubbly waiting for us in our honeymoon suite were just incredible.

Thank you so much again to everyone at Southdowns Manor for such an amazing day, its was just such a superb way to start our married adventure together and we could not have hoped for such a great venue, staff and ceremony to celebrate our special day with all our closest friends and family!

Mr & Mrs Triggs

18/08/2019

Thank you so much to Kate and her team for helping us plan and pull off an absolutely amazing wedding day! As organised as I thought I’d been, Kate was always way ahead of me and had answers for problems I hadn’t even considered! From start to finish she was supportive, patient and so excited for us, she is a real credit to the wedding planning industry and we couldn’t have done it without her. On the day, we felt like the most important people in the world, we had our own canapes and wedding cake put by, as well as bubbly and tea in our room with a hot bath waiting at the end of the night.

Everything went to plan, mostly to time and our guests couldn’t have been more complimentary of everything on the wedding day. The venue was spotless, cool even though it was warm on the day and nothing was too much trouble.

Thank you again 🙂

Danielle Williamson

31/07/2019

It was completely magical and a dream come true.

We would both love to thank Southdowns and specifically Kate for our perfect wedding day. We wouldn’t change a single thing, it was completely magical and a dream come true. There are so many lovely, kind things Kate did throughout our day to make sure we were happy and having the best day possible that made a huge difference to us.Also I recommend the Parsnip soup to anyone, it was honestly the best food I have ever eaten!

Sophia Collins

02/08/2019

A truly exceptional time

We cannot thank Southdowns Manor enough for everything they’ve done to give us the most magical wedding day. I wish there was a higher score then 5 as the whole experience has been the best time of my life! From stepping through the doors at an open day in March to our actual wedding day four months later, it has been the most amazing time! The exceptional detail to everything and personalised service, together with the outstanding food and wonderful staff made our day a dream come true- I can honestly say it was better then we could ever have imagined! I would like to personally thank Lois as she is incredible at what she does and was so patient with us and I cannot thank her enough. From the day before, arriving to the whole place being lit with candles was amazing and it looked so beautiful whilst we settled in for the night and the Thai buffet was amazing for all the bridal party. I would highly recommend to anyone to stay the night before as it made the experience so relaxing and fun. The wedding day itself I would not change one thing, perfect it truly was, and all thanks to the team. From the food (all our guests messaged us to say how amazing the food was) to the staff being so lovely and the smooth running of the day- again thanks to Lois! The honeymoon suite is a dream and our guests again contacted us to say how wonderful their rooms were and breakfast was amazing! I could go on as we have been so happy and will recommend Southdowns Manor to any Bride I come into contact with! A truly exceptional time, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts- thank you so much xxx

Samantha Trace

19/07/2019

We really couldn’t recommend it enough

The most amazing day, fantastic staff and the perfect venue.

From the very first time we visited the venue we knew it was the only place we could imagine ourselves getting married and how right we were. From the initial booking with Natalie who was so helpful and made it so easy to all the planning and tasting evenings you really get to know the venue before the big day. Our wedding and events manager, Lia did a fantastic job guiding us through every step of the way, taking away the stress from organising the wedding, we couldn’t have asked for any more. On the day Lia made sure everything ran smoothly as did Katie in the evening. The food was fantastic, our guests were absolutely blown away with the quality of all the food from the canapés to the wedding breakfast. We had the pleasure of having a two night package at the venue, the 14 rooms were great, all of our guests were really comfortable and commented about how nice their rooms were. All the staff at the manor are absolutely fantastic, they deliver great service and nothing is too much trouble. There are so many little touches that are added along the way.Everything was perfect, all the guests commented about how great the venue was and we really couldn’t recommend it enough, it is the most perfect place for anyone to get married.

Mr and Mrs Connolly

25/07/2019

If we could relive that day again it would be a dream come true

Southdowns Manor to us was the perfect wedding venue, we planed our big day in around 5 months with Kate Armstrong as our wedding planner. From start to finish the Kate and the team we’re just excellent. We attended a few open days where we were always made to feel so welcome and try a lot of food and drink which was just top quality.When we arrived at the venue the day before our wedding the SDM staff couldn’t have done any more to make the whole process stress free. Kate our wedding planner along with Katy the Food and Drinks Manager and Millie the Operations Manager were just wonderful. The whole day couldn’t have gone any better and I know it was all the hard work of the SDM team that made it all possible. If we could relive that day again it would be a dream come true.

David Antony

12/07/2019

We fell in love with the venue the first time we saw it...

The whole process from start to finish with Southdowns Manor was excellent! We fell in love with the venue the first time we saw it and it was so easy to book. Every staff member we met were so friendly and made us feel valued. All our questions were answered promptly right up until the day. On the day, nothing was too much trouble. We both felt quite unprepared but Lia and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to make our day amazing. Our wedding day was so much better than we could have ever imagined thanks to everyone at Southdowns! All of our guests commented on how well the day ran and how lovely the venue was. We would highly recommend booking Southdowns Manor to make your wedding day absolutely perfect, just like ours! Thank you Lia and the team!

Sophie and Mark

30/06/2019

The whole day was magical..

Couldn’t fault a thing. The whole day was magical and staff were wonderful and obliging. Perfect in every way. Thank you to Lia and her amazing team.

Karole Joyce

13/07/2019

From start to finish it was perfec

Our wedding was absolutely incredible!! From start to finish it was perfect and every thing went the way we dreamed!! Kate was such a lovely lady, made sure everything was in the right place, always asked if we would like a drink and she even made sure we got our own platter of canapés  The day run so smoothly. The honeymoon suite is amazing and the bed is so comfy! The rooms are lovely and spacious with massive showers. Southdowns manor gave a special meaningful touch by giving us a personalised cake knife, and also at the end of the night we had champagne and a slice of cake in our room. Highly recommend the DJ southdowns manor supply! We only had to send him one email which I was worried about but he exceeded all our expectations. Going back to the venue the food was out of this world. We are honestly so happy with how everything went we’d do it all again in a heartbeat.

 

Faye Bishop

14/07/2019

It couldn't have been better.

The wedding day was wonderful, everything was perfect and everybody enjoyed every moment including us. The food was very good too. It couldn’t have been better. Big thank you to Lia Saunders, Kate Armstrong and all the staff that helped the wedding day.

Angela & Gilberto

24/06/2019

Always made sure I had everything..

Amazing all staff couldn’t do any more for you so helpful friendly. Always made sure I had everything. Venue is beautiful food amazing best food ever brilliant day.

Kerry Adams

7/07/2019

Everything was so amazing

Wow what can I say, I cannot give enough praise to Lois and the team for making sure our day went without a hitch or any issues. Everything was so amazing and nothing was too much trouble. Our guests loved the fact we could stay the night before and everyone said how beautiful the venue was and had the best time. You truly made us feel so special and we thank you very much.

Mr and Mrs Ainsworth

14/06/2019

All the food was perfect

I really cannot fault anything for the most perfect day that was created by the venue. All our needs were catered for and the day was seamless ensuring that all bases were covered without any need for us to be involved on the big day. The open days leading up to the wedding were very useful helping us to make some decisions on the finer details and also have the opportunity to make some upgrades. All the food was perfect and this was commented on by a large number of the guests, along with the venue DJ who took our requests on style of music on board making for a great evening

Dean Bonner

28/06/2019

The staff couldn’t of been any more attentive

My wedding day was perfect from start to Finish. The staff couldn’t of been any more attentive. The venue and grounds were beautiful. Food was incredible, all the guests were very impressed! We were both blown away with how great Kate was with not only the planning in the lead up but on how she guided us through the day! I wish I could do it all over again. We will always recommend Southdowns Manor to anyone looking for a great wedding venue.

Megan White

29/06/2019

We genuinely had the greatest day.

We genuinely had the greatest day. We were promised so much and feel that our expectations were exceeded. The whole feel of the venue and the care and service provided helped make our day perfect.

 

Mike & Helen

26/05/2019

All our guests commented how beautiful it was.

We did the 2 night stay for our wedding and it was truly amazing. All our guests commented how beautiful it was. We all thought the food was amazing same as the staff. We cannot as a couple fault Southdowns manor and all its staff and all the little extras. We would definitely recommend to any couple looking at this venue! Thank you everybody at Southdowns manor you made our day everything we could of asked for and more!!

 

Charlotte Gainey

05/06/2019

We could not have wished for better service

Southdowns Manor was the first venue we looked at and from the moment we stepped in, we were amazed by the team and the manor itself, in particular the fact we had exclusive use meaning the venue was completely ours. From the thousands of questions we asked and the millions of times we visited the venue, we could not have wished for better service. It really put our minds at rest to know how well we would be looked after on our wedding day. Prior to our day, Kate wowed us with her knowledge, patience and her ability to answer every single question we had without hesitation. Our wedding day was the most perfect day and this wouldn’t have been possible without not only the entire Southdowns Manor team but especially Kate, nothing was too much trouble. She worked her socks off to ensure everything went smoothly and words can’t even express how grateful we are to her. We would not hesitate in recommending Southdowns Manor to anyone getting married. It is the perfect place with the most incredible team. Thank you.

 

Mr & Mrs Thatcher

18/05/2019

We honestly had the best day ever.

Just want to thank you again for making our wedding day so amazing! We honestly had the best day ever. Lia and the team were faultless, the wedding wouldn’t have been what it was without Lia’s organisation and coordination so thank you so much. Venue, food and staff all outstanding would recommend Southdowns Manor every time.

Richard and Jessica High

08/06/2019

A beautiful setting with gorgeous countryside surroundings..

Southdowns Manor was our 3rd venue choice, but on our first visit we fell in love immediately and knew it was the right place for us. It has a beautiful setting with gorgeous countryside surroundings and local to where both my husband and I were brought up it really tied everything together.

The whole process of booking, arranging, organising and paying for the wedding went so smoothly it really reassured me that everything was handled correctly and with a high level of professionalism.

Kate was our personal wedding planner I could contact directly with all my silly questions and amendments to the day and she was on hand on the day to ensure all the small details were perfect for us. It was nice to build that rapport with Kate so on the day I felt she knew me and how I wanted everything to be. Thank you Kate.

The food was outstanding and came in a generous helping, the staff ensured my Husband and I got some of the canapes during the busy periods and they even put some cake aside for us in our room. I heard great comments from my guests and for those who stayed enjoyed a full English the next morning.

The Venue as a whole is very luxurious and has been refurbed brilliantly. With the separate bars it gave guests a chance to sit and talk or join in and dance. The option of using the bedrooms as an add on package was a real help to us as we had travelling family.

We were treated so well by all the team, we were given some extra lil surprises and treats, they even ran my bath for me for when my guests left!!

Overall I’m thrilled with our day and really quite annoyed that I can’t do it all over again!

Thank you Southdowns.

Elizabeth

16/05/2019

We knew instantly, this was the one!

We cannot thank you enough for helping us make our wedding day the best day our lives. From the moment we walked into Southdowns Manor, we knew instantly, this was the one!Lia was a wonderful events manager and walked us through the day, making us feel at ease and happy with everything.We adored the little touches such as the bath run and bubbly waiting for us in the honeymoon suite.We feel we could have had a little more direction and support the morning after with packing things up, but other than that, it was spectacular!Thank you Southdowns! x

Rebecca & Liam Edwards

05/05/2019

Absolutely beautiful venue and everyone loved it!

Honestly extremely happy with Southdowns manor! Lia is an absolute credit to the venue! Nothing was too much trouble and the little added touches were incredibly thoughtful! Absolutely beautiful venue and everyone loved it! Thank you so much for making my dream wedding a reality!

Danielle Downing

21/05/2019

Everything about our wedding was incredible...

I don’t even know where to begin! Everything about our wedding was incredible, in the months and weeks leading up to the day, our planner Kate was always a quick email away we felt so at ease from the first day we came to view the manor. So many guests loved the venue. A truly stunning setting in the middle of the South Downs made for stunning photos and a very relaxed environment. The whole team are so lovely and welcoming by the end of the day late felt more like a friend than our planner! I can’t fault any of them at all!! Thank you so much we didn’t want our day to end Becca and Stephen Yorke

Becca and Stephen Yorke

Friday 15th March 2019

The staff and the venue made the day everything we had dreamed of...

We loved our wedding at Southdowns Manor, Kate was totally amazing and worked so hard to ensure everything went well with a bit of a stressed out bride before hand! The staff and the venue made the day everything we had dreamed of and I will be forever thankful. The venue is beautiful and speaks largely for itself then add the wonderful food and attentive staff, you cannot fail to have a the best day! The honeymoon suite was so beautiful and the face we could have some of our friends and family stay and have breakfast just added to the experience further. Thank you Kate and everyone at Southdowns Manor, you made our day just perfect!

 

 

Emma Leggatt

27/04/2019

Our day was perfect and everyone was wonderful....

We can’t thank all staff at Southdowns Manor enough, especially Kate our wedding planner.

Our day was perfect and everyone was wonderful, they went above and beyond.

I found everyone kind and considerate and extremely helpful and all our guests said was an amazing place it was and the attention to detail was noted by all.

Thank you so so much for our special day being the best day we could have hoped for.

 

Mr and Mrs Herdman

29/04/2019

The feedback from our guests was ‘amazing’.

First of all we want to thank each and everyone at SouthDowns for making our day better than we could have ever dreamed of. Everything ran smoothly, the feedback from our guests was ‘amazing’. The food was delicious. The extra special touches by Southdowns was lovely. Special thank you to Lia nothing felt too much trouble, I don’t know how you get the energy! Also a thank you to Mrs Summers for being there to serve our wedding breakfast as well as the following morning.

 

Jack and Chantelle Lavous

18/04/2019

We had the most perfect day.

We had the most perfect day. Thanks to Kate the day run so smoothly and nothing was to much trouble she was amazing !! The food ,venue,weather and staff were amazing the day couldn’t have gone any better !

Michael & Rebecca Ray

19/04/2019

Most incredible wedding day

We had the pleasure of having Lois as our wedding planner and her commitment to ensuring that all the special touches and the running order of the day went smoothly was exceptional. Dan and I had the most incredible wedding day and wish that we could do it all again! Southdowns Manor as a venue is not only stunning but the staff are an absolute credit to how well everything is run. The food was amazing and the bar staff were great. Thank you again for having us and for making our wedding day the best day we’ve ever had.

 

The new Mr and Mrs Cummins

28/02/2019

Only down side was it had to end.

I had the most amazing time with you all it was everything i dreamed of the only down side was it had to end.

Mrs Tracey Morris

12/04/2019

Staff were super helpful

We found the planning on the run up to and during our day was wonderful. Staff were super helpful and always on hand for anything we needed. Felt we could had been directed more in the morning after, as felt we were unsure where and what to do with our decorations. Otherwise seamless throughout.Lia was amazing all the way through. Had the planning down to a tee. She had everything ready and if there were any hiccups (which there weren’t to our knowledge) were sorted without us knowing. Food was amazing, so many lovely comments from our guests. Our suppliers also seemed very at ease too. The venue was decorated lovely and myself and my new husband had a wonderful day which we’ll cherish always.

Faye and Martin Lake

15/04/2019

Our guests have commented on how brilliant the venue was

We couldn’t of asked for any more from Southdowns Manor in the build up and on the day. Our guests have commented on how brilliant the venue was and it served all of our needs. Having the ceremony outside was the icing on the cake and we were obviously so lucky with the weather but it was just perfect. Lia was fab and helped us at every step of the way. She organised the day so everything went smoothly and even helped our best men do some pre wedding filming for the speech. Thank you all again. I would highly recommend Southdowns. I could keep going for ages with everything we loved.

Fern and Chris Bundy

30/03/2019

Stress free and it was everything we could have hoped for

Thank you for hosting our amazing wedding. We had a great day, stress free and it was everything we could have hoped for.

We would like to give a special mention to Kate, our wedding planner. Kate was great throughout the whole process and nothing was ever to much to ask. Kate made sure our day ran smoothly and the staff on the day were great too.

Overall, we would highly recommend Southdowns Manor to anyone looking for a great wedding venue!

Mr & Mrs Halls

31/03/2019

The food was outstanding

From the moment we stepped inside Southdowns Manor we knew that it was going to be the perfect venue to hold our wedding. We would like to give special thanks Lois for all her hard work that she put in to making the venue look exactly as I had envisaged and ensuring our day ran smoothly.

Our family and friends agreed that the food was outstanding and there was lots of positive feedback with regards to our selected main course: steak and ale pie.

Thank you to all the staff for making sure we had the perfect day.

 

Amanda Stoodley

22/03/2019

We couldn't be more grateful to have had our dream wedding at Southdowns Manor.

We had an absolutely brilliant day and all our guests really enjoyed themselves. The venue was stunning, it was all we could’ve wished for and more, and everything from the food to the music and all the little details in between were perfect! We were so glad to have Lia on the day with us, she made the day run so smoothly and ensured we were happy throughout. All the staff were amazing in fact – from Natalie for helping us book the venue and dealing with a million questions from us, Kate who guided us through the initial planning stages, down to the waiting and bar staff on the day.

We couldn’t be more grateful to have had our dream wedding at Southdowns Manor. Thank you again so much for everything!

 

Pati & Josh

16/03/2019

We may get divorced and marry again just to do it all again

From start to finish, our meeting with Natalie then to the organising with Lois, everything was perfect. As soon as we went into southdowns manor, we knew it was the place. Nothing was too much trouble, and on the day, it couldn’t have went any better. Lois was brilliant and made sure everyone was looked after. We had the best day ever and thank everyone at southdowns manor for making our big day so special. The food was amazing and to have the whole place to ourselves as well, it went down brilliant with the guests and they all said what a brilliant place it was to have a wedding. We may get divorced and marry again just to do it all again. Thank you all.

 

Allan and Sammy

10/03/2019

Simply as close to perfect as our wedding day could have been.

Simply as close to perfect as our wedding day could have been.

From our first tentative visit to leaving as husband and wife we have been nothing but impressed at the care, kindness, and friendly professionalism of everyone we’ve met. Friends and family had such a wonderful day and couldn’t speak highly enough of the venue, food and overall experience. Special thanks to Lia for putting us both at ease, guiding us through the process and looking after us so attentively on the day – keep doing what you’re doing Lia – our day wouldn’t have been the same without you. Southdowns Manor is clearly a successful and busy wedding venue that runs like clockwork. To their credit, everyone involved managed to make our day a very personal and special one.

Thank you for the memories 

 

Andy & Janet Ripley

20/03/2019

From beginning to end our experience of Southdowns Manor was incredible.

Where do we start?! From beginning to end our experience of Southdowns Manor was incredible. We were blown away when we saw the venue and fell in love with it immediately. Our guests have all said what a lovely day they had and how good the food was! 

The staff’s service in particular cannot be faulted. Our wedding planner Lia was so lovely and helped our day run so smoothly! All of the staff were so attentive and thoughtful – there were so many lovely little touches from them, from our own personalised cake knife, to our desert in the shape of two swans, to retiring for the evening in the honeymoon suite with our bath pre-filled for us! 

Thank you so much for an amazing wedding, we loved every minute!

Craig & Hannah Hampson

23/03/2019

The staff were excellent!

Cant thank Lia enough for all her help and support, nothing was too much trouble, all the staff were excellent! the whole day ran smoothly thanks to all the behind scenes work they done that I was oblivious too, cannot recommend them enough!

 

Hayley Taylor

08/03/2019

The whole weekend was perfect

I was truly overwhelmed by my daughter Daisy and Michael’s wedding 2nd March 2019. We had the venue from Friday to Sunday. The whole weekend was perfect. At times in the planning process I got frustrated at the amount of questions to answer. It became apparent when we arrived on the Friday. That these questions were set for the whole staff, so everyone knew what they were doing and when. We were attended to constantly. Our every need was met and exceeded our expectations. Lois , what can I say ? You are truly wonderful at your chosen career. Above and beyond the call of duty with a smile and unflappable. I would not have changed a thing I would never hesitate to recommend your venue to everyone. I did not want to leave.

Daisy and Michael

2nd March 2019

Our wedding was incredible

We can’t thank Southdowns Manor enough! Our wedding was incredible and the staff went above and beyond for us and our guests. 

Beautiful venue and we would most certainly recommend!

 

Katie & Andy Wood

21/02/2019

Southdowns Manor is an amazing venue...beautiful! I would highly recommend! 

Our wedding was amazing and it wouldn’t of been what is was without Kate. Kate was so fantastic ! She was accommodating to all our needs. Nothing was too little for her…she made it so relaxed so much so that I had nothing to worry about on the day, as I knew it would all be perfect under her guidance. All the staff were amazing. Katie was always checking up on us to make sure everything was going ok and let us know what was going on in the evening…thank you so much Katie you were fabulous!!! 

Southdowns Manor is an amazing venue…beautiful! I would highly recommend! 

I must now say something about the food…so many comments were made about how amazing the food was and I have to agree. It was delicious and so much care was taken to cater for allergies! 

Thank you so much to the team! Awesome!!

Sarah-Jane wicks

02/02/2019

Sarah-Jane wicks

02/02/2019

The venue itself is stunning even on a rainy day!

Kate and her team could not have done more for us and our guests. They made us feel completely at ease all throughout the day and made us feel more of their friends than customers.

We may be being biased but I think the food was the best food I have eaten at a wedding venue and the portions sizes were perfect (by that we mean massive). 

The venue itself is stunning even on a rainy day!

In summary our wedding day was all we could have hoped it to be and a big part of this was due to Kate and all the other people at Southdowns manor we probably never got a chance to meet.

So thank you!

Mr and Mrs Farley

24/11/2018

Our day was amazing from start to finish

Our day was amazing from start to finish. We arrived on the Friday to have food and drinks with our nearest and dearest and it was just so lovely, the staff and food was amazing.

I will never forget how amazing Kate has been from start to finish. The day could not have been more perfect, I gave her our bits and bobs that we had bought and made and she had laid everything out with so much attention to detail. She brought our vision to life and helped me remain calm.

All our guests had commented on how lovely the venue was, the food was great and the portion is so generous. The staff and service was exceptional, we will not forget our wedding day and that’s all down to every single person who was involved in our wedding day.

Mr and Mrs White

10/11/2018

Thank you for absolutely everything

We fell in love with the venue as soon as we found it online, the first visit we knew it was perfect for us! Everything from our first communication to our last has been truly incredible. We can’t thank everyone enough who had to deal with our questions and planning from the start, especially Lois who kept everything so perfect in the build up and on the day. We felt so relaxed all day, the food was incredible everyone’s needs were met with everyone enjoying their meals, pudding and our hog roast in the evening. Everything was so perfect from arrival with the bridal party to breakfast in the morning with our friends and family the morning after the wedding. Thank you for absolutely everything.

Harley beale

24/10/2018

Southdowns Manor is the place where your wedding dreams become a reality.

Southdowns Manor is the place where your wedding dreams become a reality. We cannot fault any aspect of our experience, from our initial tour and booking our wedding, up to the incredible day itself, which far exceeded anything we were expecting. All the staff are so personable and really get to know you and what your needs and requirements are. Kate, our wedding planner, was professional but also felt like a friend. I’m sure she has done hundreds of weddings but she made us feel as though our wedding was special, showing interest and excitement in everything we did. Southdowns Manor has a wonderful atmosphere, I had an over whelming emotional reaction to it when we first viewed it as a potential wedding venue, we knew immediately that this was where we wanted to get married. The food is sensational and you get plenty of it, the rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable and attention to detail goes above and beyond what you would expect. There were many surprises throughout our day which Southdowns arranged, adding to the enjoyment. We will never forget our wedding day and will always be thankful that we found this remarkable venue. Southdowns Manor will always be our “Happy Place” from now on!

Kim & Chris

26/10/2018

Our perfect day!

Our perfect day! We knew Southdowns Manor was going to be our Wedding Venue from the moment we arrived for the open day. From the impressive looking Manor to the stunning surroundings we knew this is where we wanted our day to be. Lois our wedding planner was amazing, she was so enthusiastic about every idea we had and did everything she could to bring our vision alive. I really trusted her with everything on the day and she made sure everything went so well. Being a self-confessed control freak myself it was so reassuring she had the same attention to detail as me. My bridesmaids and I stayed the night before at the Manor, we had a lovely meal and a few drinks. If this is available to you I would highly recommend it. It meant we were able to decorate the venue exactly how we wanted without being rushed. It was fairly expensive but no more than you would spend on wedding cars/transport and was worth every single penny! The venue worked so well for us as we had a fairly intimate ceremony outside with only 45 guests (luckily the weather was good to us!) and then 30 additional guests in the evening. We loved the fact we had the whole venue to ourselves for our day. It made us feel really special and it was re-assuring knowing everyone there was for us, especially with us having a 2 year old little girl who ran around the whole day and evening! All of our friends and family commented on how beautiful the day was and how tasty the food was. The staff were so attentive throughout the whole day and nothing was too much trouble. The added touches given to us throughout the day were really lovely surprises and greatly appreciated. I can’t recommend this venue enough! Thank you for bringing our dreams to reality and giving us our perfect day!

Mr & Mrs Dove

14/09/2018

We cannot thank Southdowns Manor enough for making our wedding day so special.

We cannot thank Southdowns Manor enough for making our wedding day so special. However an even bigger ‘thank you’ goes to Lois our wedding planner. Lois was absolutely brilliant, amazing and kind. Lois went above and beyond on our wedding day, not only did she bring tears to my eyes when I saw the finishing touches to the enterance hall, ceremony room but also the wedding breakfast but she made me feel so special. Not only was Lois our wedding planner but we grew a friendship. As much as Lois said it was all my ideas, Lois made all my dreams come true. I cannot take credit for the items I brought, Lois made it all happen for me. Even to the point where I asked Lois to make decisions for me as I knew she would do a brilliant job. Lois knew how much the ’17th August’ meant to me and she honestly made everything perfect. Lois made my wedding planning so easily, despite all my ‘draft’ questions! I will never ever forget how helpful the team were. Kate and Hollie were also brilliant when Lois was on holiday. 

At the end of our wedding day, a bath was ran and a bottle of fizz was in our room. It was a lovely and special touch. My Husband and I had no idea who done this for us but soon realised Southdowns did. Thank you for this! 

Our food was incredible. The waiting staff were brilliant and so helpful. All our guests were happy and full! 

A massive thank you to everyone. We wish we could do it all over again!! 

Mr and Mrs Murray

17/08/2018

Everything ran so smoothly, we just wish we could do it all over again!

We can’t thank everyone at Southdowns Manor enough for making our dream wedding come true. We first discovered the venue in July and during our first visit we knew it was perfect for us. The location is amazing and all the staff were so friendly.

Our event manager Lois was incredible and felt more like a friend. She helped us so much throughout the planning and answered the many questions we had no matter how trivial. We used several of the recommended suppliers who were also amazing and so easy to arrange.

Lois guided us through the day ensuring we enjoyed every aspect so we didn’t worry about a thing. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. 

Everything ran so smoothly, we just wish we could do it all over again!

Our guests are still commenting on what a great day it was and even though it rained for much of the day it didn’t dampen a thing!

Mr & Mrs Wheaton

6/10/2018

The staff were perfect both during the day and evening.

Southdowns Manor was the perfect venue for our wedding. From start to finish the planning was so easy. Kate answered every question we had and was so helpful. She really was amazing and made our lives so much easier. She even used her seamstress skills on the day 10 minutes before the ceremony, she was a star! The staff were perfect both during the day and evening. We were so happy with everything and all of our guests loved the venue, the food and the bedrooms. We would certainly recommend Southdowns Manor. Rachael & Mike Bickers 08/12/2018

Rachael & Mike Bickers

08/12/2018

Truly magical day

We knew that Southdowns Manor was the venue we wanted for our wedding from the second we saw it. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, and the surroundings are simply breathtaking. We loved the layout of the venue, the decor, the lovely relaxed feel the whole place had, and the fact that there were so many beautiful bedrooms that all our family and friends could stay in.

From the moment we booked our wedding, the staff were amazing, especially Natalie and Lois who we dealt with the most. Not only were they both ridiculously friendly and super helpful, but they made the whole booking/planning process really stress free and enjoyable, which I didn’t think would be possible!

Our actual wedding day was without doubt the best day of our lives. We couldn’t fault it. The venue looked incredible and exactly how we had imagined it, the food was unbelievably delicious (all our guests commented on how good it was), all the waiting/bar staff were awesome, and Lois our wedding planner was a total god send. I genuinely couldn’t have done the day without her! She didn’t leave my side from the second I arrived in the morning until late in to the evening, constantly checking on us and making sure that everything was running smoothly. She kept me calm, smiling, and it felt more like having a friend there who was enjoying the day with me.

Thank you so much Southdowns Manor for giving us a truly magical day. We smiled non-stop from start to finish, and we would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

Kate & Adam (Mr & Mrs Martin) 02/11/2018

Kate & Adam (Mr & Mrs Martin)

02/11/2018

Amazing place with amazing staff!

Amazing place with amazing staff! Right from start to finish every detail was taken on board and made real for our wedding. The food was exquisite and the staff were so attentive. Couldn’t of dreamed for anything better!! They even helped make arrangements for a guest with severe disabilities that required a specific diet! Such an amazing place with amazing staff! Thank you all so much Sam howe 17/12/2018

Sam howe

17/12/2018