Some Recommendations for Symondsbury Manor
"Symondsbury was absolutely superb and
in a perfect location for all the walking we like to do".
Lucy Creedgan
"Just a quick note to thanks you for
such a lovely weekend at Symondsbury Manor. This house was
beautiful and there was more than enough room for all of us. We
thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be returning in the
future."
Nick Austen
"Thank you for your splendid
hospitality."
William Barnes. Poet 1881 to John Udal (the then owner)
"I feel bound to send a line of thanks
for your great hospitality"
Thomas Hardy 1885 to John Udal
"Fantastic weekend yet again (third Visit) love the atmosphere and child friendly environment" - Ben
"What a wonderful place. I want to stay
there."
Simon Callow filming "The Scarlet Tunic" at Symondsbury Manor
"Fantastic party, weekend and house.
The perfect place to have such a wonderful last weekend seeing my
sister free and single."
M Ky Wilson
"Oh yes my family have lived here for
years"
Lady Caroline in the T.V. series "Harbour Lights" Filmed at Symondsbury
Manor.
"Weekend Extraordinaire."
Arabella Monro
"We'll be back."
M O'Kelly
"I invited certain of the farm
labourers beloning to the same West Dorset parish - Symondsbury -
in which the ceremony was performed in 1873, after they had
attended the now usual harvest festival service at the old parish
church, to do their "whooping" on the lawn in front of the Manor
House close to the church."
John Symonds Udal "Dorsetshire Folklore"
"Have had a glorious time, relishing the house in all it's aspects. It's very sad having to leave." Vivien Asquith
"Thank you for providing such a
wonderful Venue! We hope to see you again for anniversaries,
Christmas etc, etc!!"
Thanks again & Kind Regards.
Gemma
"Thank you so much for a wonderful
wedding weekend at Symonsbury... It was so stunning, unforgettable
"happening", and everyone present a celebration we will all
remember. The manor, the amazing gastronomical delights, and
relaxed groovy atmosphere were quite addictive...so maybe our paths
will cross again soon!"
All the best from Nicholas & Anne Marie
"Thank you very much for letting us stay in your wonderful house - we all enjoyed our weekend tremendously and will recomend it to all our friends who we feel would appreciate all that it here". With thanks Ruth M-Taylor.
"Thanks so much for a fabulous weekend
- we had an amazing time".
Many thanks again, Fredde Simptich
"Many thanks again for a fantastic
weekend. We all loved the manor".
Kind Regards Emma P
"Many thanks for facilitating what has
been a magical weekend. The ambience of the house and general
atmosphere of peace & quiet enhanced our party, making it a
truly memorable event".
Richard & Lisa Rawlings
"Thank you for letting us share in the
magic of Symondsbury Manor for our wedding - everyone absolutely
loved it!"
Steve & Barb B
"Andy & Deborah's wedding on Saturday was a huge success and the setting of the manor house was perfect. It's relaxed atmosphere and beautiful gardens made an ideal setting. Gideon and his team did a fantastic job feeding us on both friday and saturday night. So as best man I'd like to say thank you to you Gideon for making such a great day possible.
Thanks once again for enabling Andy and
Deborah's days to be hosted in such beautiful
surroundings".
Regards Paddy Stubbs (Best Man)