Wedding Reviews for BEST WESTERN PLUS Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club

recommend Ullesthorpe Court as an incredible wedding venue and they made it everything we asked for and more. All the staff are extremely helpful kind.

Review submitted on Wed, 13th of April, 2022

away. We were married the first weekend. They were allowed 30 guests, and Sorrel and the team were amazing. They made a stressful situation so seamless, and we will always be grateful. The food was amazing, as was the venue. Our guests had an amazing time, and I would highly recommend it.
Thank you for giving us the most amazing day!

Review submitted on Mon, 6th of December, 2021

highly organised. We had so many positive comments from wedding guests about the fabulous food quality. It was delicious. From the DJ to the Wedding Decor, everything the hotel organised was perfect!!


Review submitted on Mon, 6th of December, 2021

Everyone was so lovely and made the whole experience even more memorable.



Review submitted on Fri, 4th of May, 2018

especially on the day and in the evening was extraordinary. The grounds are stunning and we can't wait for our photos to come back.

I would recommend this venue in a heartbeat to any couple who are wanting a day they will remember! My husband and I loved our time there and so much so my auntie who attended our wedding is more than likely going to choose this venue for her wedding.
If it's a same sex wedding like ours, book without hesitation! Everyone was/is wonderful and we had a great time with all the bar staff the night before and on the wedding day/evening! The people you work with really make the day and we can't thank enough Helen, Clare, Charles and their teams for making our day so special! ❤️

Review submitted on Wed, 19th of July, 2017

especially on the day and in the evening was extraordinary. The grounds are stunning and we can't wait for our photos to come back.

I would recommend this venue in a heartbeat to any couple who are wanting a day they will remember! My husband and I loved our time there and so much so my auntie who attended our wedding is more than likely going to choose this venue for her wedding.
If it's a same sex wedding like ours, book without hesitation! Everyone was/is wonderful and we had a great time with all the bar staff the night before and on the wedding day/evening! The people you work with really make the day and we can't thank enough Helen, Clare, Charles and their teams for making our day so special! ❤️

Review submitted on Tue, 18th of July, 2017

guests have commented on all of the above at just how great it was. Thanks so much for making our day the best ever.

Review submitted on Wed, 3rd of May, 2017

beautiful setting with some stunning views (Shame we couldn't get outside for some pitcures but we didn't expect sunshine for February)

My boys had a great time and enjoyed the pool area.

Thank you again for a wonderful day

Review submitted on Mon, 24th of April, 2017

at Ullesthorpe Court Hotel love Mr & Mrs Hickling xx

Review submitted on Sat, 22nd of April, 2017

Superb venue and amazing food but most of all top class customer service. So glad we chose Ullesthorpe court to be our wedding venue.

Review submitted on Sat, 22nd of April, 2017

us and making our wedding day go perfectly :-)




Review submitted on Fri, 21st of April, 2017

they gave when our son had a little accident. 100% first class service by all. Will be returning again in the future and would recommend to everyone. Once again thankyou, you made our special day so enjoyable! Mr & Mrs Parkins

Review submitted on Mon, 14th of November, 2016

cannot speak more highly of her. She went above and beyond to make sure the day was perfect....and it was!!
Helen again couldn't have done anymore for us, she was professional and always a pleasure to deal with.
Thoughout the wedding weekend every member of staff, without exception, was helpful courteous and extremely polite.....all with a smile.

The hotel rooms are very comfortable and clean. Our suite was wonderful and as it had a lounge that was perfect for bride and bridesmaids to get ready in before the ceremony.

Our guests feedback was that they had thoroughly enjoyed the wedding. They also had very positive comments about the quality of the food and the service during the meal.

If you are thinking of holding a wedding here ...do it!

THANK YOU EVERYONE AT ULLESTHORPE COURT HOTEL.



Review submitted on Sat, 12th of November, 2016

Planning a wedding can be really challenging but the staff here made us feel like no question or worry was too silly!

Our wedding took place on a sunny Friday in July 2016 and, after our marriage ceremony, we headed to Ullesthorpe to enjoy the rest of the day. From the moment we arrived, everything was taken care of in a relaxed and friendly manner. The staff were so well organised and considerate; nothing was too much trouble. The food and service- during the wedding breakfast and evening buffet- were brilliant and the catering staff were very accommodating to the needs of our guests.

After the wedding, many of our guests stayed for another day to enjoy the facilities at Ullesthorpe. We had a lovely breakfast with all our guests the day after the wedding and everyone commented on how superb the staff were.

As we've already said, we are so pleased we had our wedding at Ullesthorpe and we cannot thank all the staff enough for their hard work. The staff genuinely appear to enjoy their jobs and there is a real sense that the team are one big happy family.

We cannot wait to return again soon! Perhaps on our wedding anniversary!

Thank you again,

Mr and Mrs B

Review submitted on Thu, 20th of October, 2016

the buffet it was brilliant. We had so many comments from friends and family who literally enjoyed the day as much as we did. This is the venue that we would recommend to anybody who asks us

Review submitted on Sat, 15th of October, 2016

massive thank you to everyone at Ullesthorpe court and especially Helen and Claire
Love Jamie & Michelle

Review submitted on Tue, 4th of October, 2016

want a venue where you can enjoy your day from start to finish without any worries then this is the place for you we can't thank the staff enough for what they did xx

Many thanx
Mr & Mrs Cartwright

Review submitted on Thu, 29th of September, 2016

professionals preparing the room, Claire and the team were more than happy to contribute to help make the room look spectacular and, like everything else throughout the day, Claire made it her job to make sure we were happy every step of the way. The food at both the wedding breakfast and the evening buffet was delicious and there was plenty for everyone. All our guests commented on what a great day it was and how impressed they were with the hotel and staff. We would definitely recommend the hotel to anyone looking for that special place to hold their wedding.

Review submitted on Wed, 28th of September, 2016

Claire and her wonderful team look after the running of everything. They never needed to bother us with anything, thanks to them the whole day just flowed and we and our guests had an amazing day. I would highly recommend Ullesthorpe Court to anyone

Review submitted on Mon, 19th of September, 2016

wished for anything better. What we got for the budget we had was amazing. I would highly recommend having your wedding at Ullesthorpe hotel.

Review submitted on Tue, 12th of July, 2016

fantastic and the bottle of fizz and ullesthorpe teddy bear were very much appreciated. We will definitely be back for our anniversary! Once again thank you to Claire and the team for all your hard work.

Review submitted on Mon, 11th of July, 2016

was answered and nothing was to much trouble! I know they have a lot of weddings here but they made us feel like we were the only people to have ever gotten married here! :)
Everyone has commented on how amazing the sit down meal was and the buffet in the evening, I had nothing to stress about on the day thanks to Claire. One guest who is only 2 fell sleep during the meal and once she woke up they kindly cooked a meal just for her and gave her ice cream for dessert, honestly nothing was any trouble to them.
The rooms were clean and spacious there was enough room for me and my 3 bridesmaids to have our hair and makeup done. The private breakfast in the morning was a great way to end the celebrations.
Once we went back up to our room for the night we found champagne, a teddy and card, it was little touches like this that made Ullesthorpe brilliant.
Thank you so much for making our day something we will treasure. (Especially Claire and Helen)

Review submitted on Fri, 24th of June, 2016

be ideal for our wedding venue. From the initial planning, right through to the day after, all the staff made us feel special and nothing seemed too much trouble. We stayed at Ullesthorpe Court from the Friday through to the Monday, the setting the venue facilities and food were all wonderful and we could not have wished for a better experience of a once in a lifetime event.
We now have some very special memories to cherish and several months after our wedding as life has got back to normal we have met up with friends and we have not heard a bad word said (even from our harder to please friends and relatives...!).
Claire, Anna, Helen and everyone else - thank you so much for making our day perfect and look forward to seeing you in future for other family events!

Review submitted on Sat, 11th of June, 2016

involved in the rest of the wedding planning.

They gave guidance and support throughout the whole process and always responded to any quieries we had no matter how small.

In one of the meetings we had, we discussed all the details and how the day will progress. This helped us to understand what would happen on the day and to put our minds as rest as we knew everything was sorted.

On the day the staff met us with red carpet and drinks even though we were ahead of schedule by 40 mins, which didn't phase them. We got shown the ashbey room, which was perfect and made sure everything was up to standards.

The hotel and grounds looked beautiful and we managed to get lots of pictures including shots covering the golf course.

The food was well presented and was excellent, the waiter service was superb. We also have a evening buffet for the evening do which was amazing and went down a treat.

We chosen an upgraded superior room which was well maintained, large and beautiful. Also the other guests who stayed over also mention how good the rooms were and comfy the beds. In addition we had an excellent breakfast provided the next morning with just our wedding guests which was a nice touch.

We would like to thank everyone involved at Ullesthorpe which helped make our wedding day extra special. We couldn't have asked for a better venue.

Robert and Sarah Markley

Review submitted on Sun, 5th of June, 2016

of the stress of the plans were taken from us by experienced wedding planners and the order of the day discussed with us in detail, making provisions for our many dietary requirements!
The day itself was perfect. Claire was on hand all day to guide us through the proceedings, she dealt with every query or concern and her and her team worked tirelessly to deliver the best day and atmosphere we could ever have hoped for. We will be back on our anniversary. Thank you

Review submitted on Wed, 1st of June, 2016

hotel had a lovely relaxed atmosphere and thats how our wedding was relaxed, all the guests were very impressed with our choice of venue and commented on how lovely the staff were, the food was excellent and enjoyed by all. The rooms were warm and comfy, the bridal suite was amazing, just what you need when getting ready, spacious and comfortable. We would highly recommend this hotel as a wedding venue, we are hoping to book it for our 1st anniversary.

Review submitted on Tue, 19th of May, 2015

order to make our day as special as it could be.
Leading up to our big day, when the nerves were kicking in, I was in contact with the team whenever I need to be and they very quickly ironed out my worries over seating, room decor etc. All those little things that brides get panicky about as the day approaches.
The Blaby suite is a beautiful, intimate room. Every guest was involved and none were lost in the crowd, as can happen at larger venues. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to.
The food (we had roast beef) was absolutely delicious and served quickly and efficiently. The waiting staff were courteous and polite.
The evening disco was superb. Our DJ had taken a list of requests before the day and he played everything that we had requested, as well as taking requests on the night.
On the day, Claire was our MC. She took control of events, liaised with us throughout the day, but managed to remain unobtrusive too. A true professional.
We stayed in a split suite - what luxury! Space for me, the bride, and my bridesmaids to get ready and then later a lovely place to relax and unwind as newlyweds.
Most of our guests stayed at the venue too, so we had a room where we all breakfasted together the day after our wedding. The breakfast was varied, delicous and plentiful.
To sum up the whole wedding experience at Ullesthopre court, I can honestly say that we were made to feel as if we were the most important people who had ever visited the hotel. From the reception staff, to the bar staff, to the housekeeping staff - everyone was friendly, helpful and competent.
A perfect day at the perfect wedding venue. Thank you, Ullesthorpe Court.

Review submitted on Sat, 16th of May, 2015

one...Julia & David White

Review submitted on Wed, 13th of May, 2015

day itself can only be described as perfect!! from the ceremony the room decorations, turning the room around for the wedding breakfast then the evening reception, the team work efficiency and attention to detail was incredible, the staff here are defiantly an excellent team, then I come on to the food, I can only describe as amazing! I have travelled and eaten at some top places around the world as had some of our guests, and they all say it was by far the most outstanding meal they have ever tasted!!! Big compliments also to the chef and team.
We had 90 guest for the sit down dinner again the efficiency and precision of the staff ensured that everyone was served and eating with seconds of each other, so very organised, service was just amazing.

Thank you so very much to Claire and all her team for making this the best wedding ever xxx

Thank you again!

Julie & David Barnard xx

Review submitted on Wed, 13th of May, 2015

and it was a very positive point for us that we had the same point of contact throughout all of the organising, planning and also on the day as Claire was there through all of that. When we did need to liaise with somebody else they were just as nice, friendly and knowledgeable, it seemed like everybody took an interest to make sure there was always somebody to deal with any queries we had.

The food was absolutely first class and all of our guests were extremely complementary on how good the food was, not one person was disappointed. Although they have a wedding breakfast menu they went out of their way to make some slight changes to the menu to suit our requirements, all of which was greatly appreciated.

The room that we had access to for our wedding breakfast and evening reception contained dining area, bar and dance floor all in the same room, ensuring that guests can remain together and people do not get split up by being in different rooms.

The bedrooms and morning breakfast the day after were also fantastic, and we were given a private room for the breakfast for ourselves and all our guests who stayed over to share some more time with our friends and family.

All in all our experience at Ullesthorpe was absolutely fantastic and we would strongly recommend the venue to anybody who is considering it as a wedding venue, we know you will not be disappointed.

Thanks again to all at Ullesthorpe who made our day extremely special and made us feel like royalty.

Review submitted on Sat, 6th of December, 2014

smoothly and the staff helped ensure that all my creative ideas were executed perfectly. We were happy with everything.

It was the little things that made all the difference and all my guests were full of praise for the hotel.

The separate breakfast room the next day was wonderful, as was my birthday lunch. I was so delighted with our VIP treatment.

Thank you so much and we would definitely use your services again - although we're not planning on having another wedding of course!!

Happily ever after... Mr and Mrs Beverley (19.07.2014)


Review submitted on Thu, 30th of October, 2014

delicious and plentiful, and to top it all the bedroom suite we had was fantastic!!
Thank you again to all the staff

Kind regards
The two brides xx

Review submitted on Sun, 26th of October, 2014

the venue for us. We had ideas of what we wanted theme wise and other requirements on food and room requirements etc, which had been rebuked by all the other venues, but Claire just said "it is your day, to be done the way you want it, we are here to ensure it goes the way you want." This attitude set the precedence from then on, with us giving her our ideas, and her explaining how we could do it. We only had to make one concession in the end, as they don't have a Helipad, and trudging through a ploughed field would not have gone down well with the Bride! We opted for the executive room for the honeymoon suite and recommend that you take up the option of using the Spa services. After our private breakfast with the guests that had stayed overnight, we went for a swim and a relax in the Jacuzzi. The guest rooms were superb ad great value, as we had a concession rate for wedding guests. Their basic standard double is better than any Premier Inn that I have stayed in thats for sure. The food on the day was also top drawer and everyone was commenting that they had not been to a wedding where the food had been so good before. The staff were always cheerful and happy to assist you and I have to say a special thanks to Claire for making our day so special and ensuring everything went smoothly and to plan. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone and will recommend it to the next person that comes to me saying they are planning to get married and are looking for a venue. In all, a fantastic place, fantastic people, and idyllic location!!.

Review submitted on Tue, 21st of October, 2014

we wanted it and we didn't have to worry about anything. I know our guest enjoyed it and we have received many compliments about the fantastic food. I would highly recommend Ullesthorpe as a wedding venue.

Review submitted on Sat, 18th of October, 2014

things that they put you at ease. We used alot of the people that we had seen at a Wedding fayre at the hotel for the Chair covers, Balloons and Disco and again because they all work together so often it all comes together. The room looked amazing and again you can put your own touches to the room as they are so flexible.

We had never even tried the food until the day of our Wedding and we were so impressed as were our guests (One guest descibed it as the " Best Wedding food he had ever had") . The comments that we have had back from our family & friend's about the day have been so lovely it has made it even better :-)

Highly recommended
Ian & Tina Coppin

Review submitted on Mon, 9th of June, 2014

day. After visiting a number of wedding fairs at the hotel, we knew this would be the perfect wedding venue for us not only because the room was perfect but also the help of everyone at the fairs. The grounds that the hotel are in are lovely especially with the golf course and being able to have some photos around that area really made it perfect for us, but our main thing was trusting the team and after visiting a fair we knew we could trust them every step of the way. After booking our wedding we had the most amazing experiences and help to the build up to our day. The wedding day itself could not have been any more perfect and I say that with a capital P! We would never wish for our wedding day back because everything was perfect with so many amazing happy memories and we said that on the day to the staff. On the day everything ran smoothly with all the staff working so very hard, the room looked better than we could have ever imagined, the food was 5 star hot and delicious and all 62 of our guests said it was the best meal they had ever had at a wedding. Everyone said it was the most perfect day, thank you SO much to you all for making that one and only day the best day ever. Much love Mr and Mrs Leach (7th March 2014)

Review submitted on Sun, 1st of June, 2014

itself went perfect , the food the organisation , the service, the rooms , I couldn't have wished for better.
I loved every minute and would recommend it to anyone. I haven't met anyone that has had a bad experience


Review submitted on Sun, 25th of May, 2014

looked at did that for us, we both fell in love with the place and decided to book our wedding for February 2014, from the moment we booked up until our wedding day Claire and Anna were always on hand to help, Me and Claire were constantly in touch by email no matter what Claire always made me feel calm about everything, The night before our wedding we met up with Claire to go through final plans everything was perfect, the day of the wedding Claire was amazing from the minute i woke up till the last minute of the day, how her and the staff set the room up was amazing!! more than we could ever dream of, Claire made us both feel like we were the most important people in the world that day, the food was amazing, all my guests have said how beautiful the food was, nothing was never too much for the staff hear at Ullesthorpe, its an amazing place to get married i am so thankful for all you guys for making our day the most perfect day ever, would recommend Ullesthoepe to anyone that is planning there wedding, we are planning on coming back for our anniversary next year,
Mr and Mrs Harris




Review submitted on Wed, 21st of May, 2014

sure my day went to plan. On the day of my wedding when I arrived she took me and my husband up to the blaby suite and I loved it. All the hard work planning and Claire had been busy setting everything up for us. Everyone complemented the food and how fast it came out and it was hot. We were looked after all the way till the end of the evening. Our bridal room was amazing as well. I would definitely recommend the venue and we can't thank the staff enough!

Review submitted on Wed, 21st of May, 2014

where we had casino tables. The chair and table decorations by Angela Louise were just stunning, as were the flowers.
We had 65 guests staying at the hotel and the private breakfast on Sunday was a lovely touch, it made our special day last that bit longer :-)
The food was exceptional, it would not have been out of place on a table at a fine dining restaurant (apart from the generous portion sizes!). The evening buffet was equally scrumptious, sorry to say a lot of it got thrown away because we were all too full from dinner!
We received letters from guests 2 days after the occasion saying how wonderful it was and what a stunning venue we had chosen.
If you are thinking about booking Ullesthorpe Court for your wedding then think no more, just do it; it's perfect!
Gary & Suzanne x x

Review submitted on Wed, 6th of November, 2013

people and nothing was too much trouble. We had a lovely taster meal at the venue before the wedding and i have got to say it is amazing food. The wedding guests made comments of "Best food they have ever tasted at a wedding". Also all the guests commented on the staff on how friendly they were. We got married in the blaby suite and this was perfect for us as the whole suite is yours for the day, also the dance floor is a brill size. The reccommended suppliers gave to us by ullesthorpe were also brilliant so good idea to take there advice on ie: decorations, entertainment, flowers etc. If i was to do this all over again with my Husband i would do it there exactly the same. We plan on going back Next year for our Anniversary. Thank you Ullesthorpe and Claire and Helen. Denise & Dean Hickling

Review submitted on Wed, 16th of October, 2013

ceremony. Her attention to detail and practical advice was invaluable.
Many wedding guests spent the night at the hotel and commented on the quality and cleanliness of the rooms.
We could not have asked for more and would recommend Ullesthorpe Court.

Review submitted on Tue, 24th of September, 2013

before she went home was much appreciated, i would highly reccomend Ullesthorpe Court to anybody whos getting married so much so that we want to do it again, we look forward to returning next year for our anniversary Amanda.

Review submitted on Mon, 9th of September, 2013

everything went to plan (apart from the weather) and all the planning came together to make our special day complete. Everyone seemed to have had a great time and those who stayed overnight enjoyed lingering over breakfast before finally setting off for home. A big thank you to everyone at the hotel for making our day so special.



Review submitted on Fri, 30th of August, 2013

to consider it, they were head and shoulders above the rest as regards customer service, bending over backwards to help make the event run as easily as possible. Running up to the wedding Claire was very good at making sure everything had been considered and covered and taken care of. Helen was always very good at responding quickly to our enquiries and making sure we always felt we were in control. Here, you're not treated as just another event, but we genuinely felt very comfortable with everything they did and really appreciated everything they did for us. I think I even saw a tear in Claire's eye following the Father of the Bride speech, but she was strong throughout the entire day!

On the day they must have covered more miles running around after us, but never seemed phased, especially as we were running about an hour behind from the church. The food was very good, the beer was outstanding and their good-nature and service topped it all off to make it the best day we could ever have hoped for. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone considering anything in the Leices/Warks area, go and visit and you will walk away very impressed having had the best day.

Review submitted on Wed, 14th of August, 2013

personal touches and make full use of the hotel's equipment. Claire and Helen provide a very personal service and made sure that we were the most important people on the day! They even catered for our slightly strange eating habits and provided a special dinner for my grandma at the last minute! It was the most amazing evening and we would do it all again in a heartbeat. 5 star service!

Review submitted on Wed, 7th of August, 2013

keeping us relaxed, I had no concerns about the day at all. Our friends and family thoroughly enjoyed our day, helped along the way with staff keeping the children occupied whilst the adults enjoyed their meals. The food, the accommodation....everything was perfect. We continually receive positive comments about the food (chocolate torte is a winner!!), the quality of accommodation, the friendliness of staff. If we could do it all over again, we would certainly pick Ullesthorpe Court.

Review submitted on Fri, 7th of June, 2013

all your guests to feel relaxed. The food and accommodation are faultless and I would highly recommend this as an ideal wedding setting.

Review submitted on Mon, 20th of May, 2013

money unlike all the other places that we had looked at.
All the staff were brilliant especially Helen and Claire. They couldn't do enough for us.
We took a risk and booked feb 16th 2013. We were expecting rain, wind and snow, but we got the most perfect day ever.
We really couldn't of asked for anything more.
We were very strong minded in what we wanted for a wedding breakfast. We knew what we wanted and the chef delivered..... all the food was amazing.
Both me and katy had the best day of our lives and everybody at ullesthorpe court helped make it.
p.s. it is well worth staying the night after so you can take it all in.

Mr & Mrs Disley


Review submitted on Wed, 24th of April, 2013

years before the day and Ullesthorpe Court stayed in touch and we felt safe that our booking was secure. We got to choose our wedding honeymoon suite, one of the luxurious 'Executive' rooms that more than met our expectations, we even got to choose the colour scheme and floor plan that we wanted!
Me and my Wife got married on 21st July 2012 with our reception being held at Best Western Ullesthorpe Court in the Blaby Suite.
We were always looking forward to our reception being held in the Blaby Suite, especially as the food was presented and laid out in the adjacent conference room on the huge table. The food was exceptionally good and we receive constant feedback about how good the food was (even to this day!). Ullesthorpe Court were sensitive to my Wife's dietary needs (fussiness!) and nothing was too much trouble. We had 105 guests that comfortably fitted into the Blaby Suite, without the need to roll over onto the dancefloor. In particular, special mention to Helen Clarke, she was always on the other end of the phone and was always (without fail) willing to answer any questions that we had, even if they were a little more frequent as we approached the day! We were also exceptionally grateful to Claire Hill, our wedding co-ordinator. We only met her about a week before the day, but both Claire and Helen were very assuring as we approached the day. Claire was also very influential on the big day as she knew exactly what we wanted and was able to make sure that everything ran smoothly.
We were also very very pleased with our photos that were taken in the grounds, some of the backdrops and views were absolutely stunning and they really give our pictures some beautiful backgrounds.

Review submitted on Sat, 23rd of March, 2013