Gileston Manor

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£5,000 - £26,800 for Venue Hire
Up to 200
19 Bedrooms
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Description

Embrace the fairytale magic that awaits at Gileston Manor, where every moment is crafted to echo the dreams of brides-to-be. Picture this: a sweeping 9-acre expanse, adorned with lush gardens and kissed by the sea's horizon, all centered around an enchanting Queen Anne Grade II* listed Manor House. This is the canvas for your love story. At Gileston Manor, we believe that every couple deserves exclusivity. When you choose us, the manor and its pristine grounds are solely yours, ensuring every cherished moment shared is only with your loved ones. Dreaming of a ceremony that’s as unique as your love story? Discover hidden gems in our 18th Century Walled Garden, blooming with fragrant flowers and ancient apple trees. Envision saying your vows in the Summer House & Secret Garden, perfect for all seasons. And that's just one of seven mesmerizing outdoor spots we offer, including the grand front lawns, the picturesque walled garden, the captivating vista, the serene rookery, and the Grecian folly. Following your vows, let joyous laughter and clinks of champagne glasses ring out as you mingle with guests on our verdant lawns. As evening approaches, our Lotus Marquee beckons. Boasting panoramic views of the heritage coast, it’s a pristine setting for both your wedding feast and dance-filled celebrations. With a capacity to seat 140 for dinner and host 200 for evening festivities, this chic marquee offers a blank canvas, ready to be painted with the colors of your unique wedding vision. Rest and rejuvenation await in our lavish accommodations. 8 exquisite suites and 7 individually-designed ensuite bedrooms in the Manor House will cradle you and 40 of your guests in luxury. Our dedicated Wedding Team, with their blend of expertise and passion, are with you at every step, ensuring every detail aligns with your dreams. From meticulous planning to day-of coordination, your wish is our command.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Sarah & Team
Firstly huge congratulations on your engagement and we hope you enjoy the start of your wedding planning journey! We can't wait to meet you, show you around our fabulous wedding venue and hear about your wedding plans. Please do get in touch, we will be more than happy to help you plan your dream wedding at Gileston Manor

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2017
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
20

Overview of Gileston Manor

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
19
Sleeps No. of People
40
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Ballroom
Spa On-Site
Marquee Permitted

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Asian Catering
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Indian
Middle Eastern
Latin / South American
Caribbean
Eastern European
Chinese / Japanese
African
Western / European
Hog Roast
Mediterranean
Bar

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Other

Pricing for Gileston Manor

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£5,000 - £26,800
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£75 - £95
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Reviews for Gileston Manor
(61)

Rob and Jess
Happy couple married in May
December 2024
Thank you
We just wanted to get back in touch to give you all a huge huge a thank you for last Friday! And for the whole of the last year of planning. All of the staff were absolutely amazing!! Especially Hollie and Mollie, you worked so hard the whole time, answering my millions of questions all year, but especially the 3 days we were there. Everything was so seamless, we were able to just enjoy the whole day and soak it all up knowing everything was under control and we can't thank you enough for that. And we loved your photos on the POV app!!
Sophie Collins Photography
Wedding: December
December 2024
One of my favourite venues ever!
I absolutely love working at Gileston, not only is it just the most beautiful venue in Wales, the staff are always super friendly and helpful on the day with coordinating etc. I'm always spoilt for choice with photo opportunities, from their gorgeously lit bridal room in the main house, to the grounds & the marquee, it's all just so stunning. Can't wait to capture more weddings here in the next few years!
Pink Peony Wedding & Event Design
Wedding: November
December 2024
Always a pleasure
We have worked with the Gileston Manor team on a number of occasions. Communication & direction for our clients wedding day is always clear. The team are always on hand to help out. One of our favourite venues to decorate.
Hannah
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
Majorly let down…
I’ve held off leaving a review but want to share my experience. Gileston Manor is a beautiful venue. The gardens are stunning, along with the view and uniquely decorated bedrooms in the manor. However, communication really let them down. I can only imagine what it feels like to be ghosted, cause this is what it felt like. Weeks before our wedding, we had to chase and chase for a response. It filled me with dread, and not a lot of confidence leading up to our big day. I completely understand there was a change over in wedding coordinators, especially during the busy wedding period, but I felt majorly let down. We chased table plans, amongst lots of other final details that we needed to pass onto suppliers. We also paid for soft drinks on the day, to be told by non drinking guests that there weren’t any. Nothing will take away the fact that we had an amazing wedding day. Lorraine and Josh were fantastic on the day with my late grandfather, and I’ll be forever thankful for their kindness towards him when he felt unwell. Also Jack for taxiing guests to their hotels when their taxies failed to turn up. However, the main reason for my low review, is again communication and my aunties bracelet which has gone missing. We had photographic evidence that they’d found the bracelet, but after a couple of months of messages and emails, they finally agreed to go down and collect it. When my husband arrived, it’s now gone missing again. This is deeply concerning, and a week later, it’s still not been located. Understandably my auntie is upset, and left it to her whether she wants to report it as theft.
Heather and Ryan
Happy couple married in July
November 2024
Our dream wedding
We had our perfect wedding in July and I just wanted to give a big thank you to our amazing suppliers who made everything possible. The venue is everything it promises, beautiful accommodation, gardens with so much to choose from. The team were fantastic evening running to find my change of shoes! Thank you
Jane
Wedding: June
November 2024
My daughter's wedding
Thank you for everything you did Sarah, it was a fairy tale wedding. Gileston ticked every box, the team were awesome! Thank you xxx
Tasha and Alex
Happy couple married in October
November 2024
Our dream day
Sarah, thank you so much! We had the best day ever, it was everything we could have wished for and more. We can't thank you enough, you made our day!
Cammy & Ash
Happy couple married in October
November 2024
Our wedding day
We had the most amazing day, it couldn't have been any better!
Brooke & Michael
Happy couple married in October
October 2024
I wish we could do it all over again!
We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for hosting our special day, it was an absolute dream! Thank you again for making our day so incredible
Miss Elizabeth Jones
Wedding: August
September 2024
Most amazing day celebrating mr & mrs Jones
Gileston manor is a truly sensational venue. The grounds are breath taking and the accommodation rooms are very unique. The staff were very friendly and couldn’t have done more for us. The perfect day celebrating.

Location & Contact Details for Gileston Manor

Wedding Venue Address

Gileston, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

If you enter our post code into google maps or your sat nav, you will be directed right to our door! Look out for the Gileston Manor signs.

Nearest Town

Cowbridge

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Exit 33 on M4

Nearest Train Station

Rhoose

Nearest Airport

Cardiff Airport
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Gileston Manor?

We have too many beautiful weddings to mention just one, whether it's the groom coming in by helicopter, celebrity guests at weddings or even celebrity couples getting married, beautiful flowers, outdoor ceremonies and lots of surprises for guests, every wedding is the best wedding.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Your wedding should reflect you as a couple, there's so many influences out there it's easy to lose your way. Stay focused, it's your wedding day!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A large beautiful glass jar which guests wrote down their wishes for the happy couple, the jar wasn't to be smashed open until the couples 10 year anniversary to find out if all the wonderful wishes came true!

Describe Gileston Manor in 5 adjectives

Unique. Exclusive. Magical. Personal. Luxury.

Where’s the best photo spot at Gileston Manor?

You are literally spoilt for choice for photo spots - with a choice of unique gardens, 180 degree sea views and the beautiful backdrop of the Grade 11* listed Georgian Manor House, you'll feel like you're in Italy or France!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Gileston Manor?

We've had so many we feel very privileged to have met so many well known guests, but the icing on the cake is that the fabulous David Emanuel (Princess Diana's wedding dress designer) is in the family!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini Yorkshire pudding with roast beef and a hint of horseradish, yum!!! or if your veggie try a deep fried risotto ball also very yum!!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A cheese grazing table, with a delicious array of cheese, chutneys, breads, and fruit. Or if you prefer something a little more hot and greasy try a hog roast!!

What is Gileston Manor most unique feature?

There are too many to choose from! The showstopper is definitely the Manor House, but then our guests always fall in love with our gardens and our incredible location because of the breath-taking panoramic sea views...

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service.
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