Local Reviews
In January 2024, R.Jones said about Alfriston Gardens
We cannot fault our experience with Alfriston Gardens! We fell in love the first time we visited and are so thankful to everyone for making our day run so smoothly. From start to finish, our journey with Alfriston Gardens was seamless and we had so many compliments about the venue and food!
The lawns are beautifully maintained, the rooms are cosy with character and Lavender Lodge is the perfect space for getting ready and to spend the night of the wedding in.
Janie & India were so accommodating, as was Dean from Black Pepper Hospitality. We had a tasting evening of our chosen menu and were able to tweak what we wanted and really personalise our meal(s) to how we wanted them.
Everyone commented on the food, it’s presentation and all our dietary / non-drinker needs were well catered for and organised with no errors! On the day we had Katie from the catering team who was attentive, kept us in the loop and managed everything well without being over bearing or intrusive.
Janie and India are lovely - they’re approachable and really make you feel as if your wedding is priority, making everything feel even more personal, ensuring you have a drink in hand and are relaxed, with nothing to worry about. They were quick to reply to emails & queries and we felt so proud to have all our loved ones celebrate our day in such a beautiful venue. Janie even helped us the evening before to time when each bridesmaid would walk down the aisle to which part of the song!
We would highly recommend Alfriston Gardens as a wedding venue but also look forward to finding another opportunity/excuse to use the space for another event!!
Thank you SO much ♥️
Mr & Mrs Hayllar x
The lawns are beautifully maintained, the rooms are cosy with character and Lavender Lodge is the perfect space for getting ready and to spend the night of the wedding in.
Janie & India were so accommodating, as was Dean from Black Pepper Hospitality. We had a tasting evening of our chosen menu and were able to tweak what we wanted and really personalise our meal(s) to how we wanted them.
Everyone commented on the food, it’s presentation and all our dietary / non-drinker needs were well catered for and organised with no errors! On the day we had Katie from the catering team who was attentive, kept us in the loop and managed everything well without being over bearing or intrusive.
Janie and India are lovely - they’re approachable and really make you feel as if your wedding is priority, making everything feel even more personal, ensuring you have a drink in hand and are relaxed, with nothing to worry about. They were quick to reply to emails & queries and we felt so proud to have all our loved ones celebrate our day in such a beautiful venue. Janie even helped us the evening before to time when each bridesmaid would walk down the aisle to which part of the song!
We would highly recommend Alfriston Gardens as a wedding venue but also look forward to finding another opportunity/excuse to use the space for another event!!
Thank you SO much ♥️
Mr & Mrs Hayllar x
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In January 2025, Carol Towner said about Alfriston Gardens
Absolutely beautiful area to have a wedding, we were made very welcome. The shepherd huts were adorable, however no TV or top ups on milk sugar or tea.
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In January 2025, AM W said about Alfriston Gardens
Fantastic wedding venue, really attentive staff.
Food - amazing, I hope the chef realises the quality of their food and that this is recognised also.
Location - a little out of the way for anything, especially if you can't afford a room there and have to get a BnB elsewhere.
Food - amazing, I hope the chef realises the quality of their food and that this is recognised also.
Location - a little out of the way for anything, especially if you can't afford a room there and have to get a BnB elsewhere.
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In January 2025, Tony Portsmouth said about Alfriston Gardens
Firstly, thank you so much to Janie and the team for making the day incredibly special, going above and beyond to make sure that everything ran like clockwork and that the bridal party were well catered for, even searching frantically for elusive pins!
We stayed as guests at Alfriston Gardens, not the happy couple, but felt compelled to write a review after our wonderful stay.
The location is perfect, being a 2 minute drive from the village of Alfriston, which in itself is simply stunning and worth a visit!
Alfriston Gardens is a beautiful venue, with pristine gardens (perfect for outdoor games) and sensationally converted barns that ooze charm and character, whilst remaining bright and airy. The exposed beams really set the scene as a backdrop for stunning photos.
The ceremony itself took place in the small barn, making it an intimate experience whilst also comfortably seating almost 100 guests. The upper mezzanine makes for a wonderfully theatrical addition, unique as far as I know to this particular venue.
There are a number of shepherd huts which provide really comfortable accommodation, however we stayed in one of the rooms accessed from the main reception. We stayed in room number 1, which was beautifully decorated and comfortable, adding to the charm of the venue overall.
The special day itself was glorious (despite the weather) with the barns setup for the wedding breakfast, which then made way for dancing the night away!
We stayed just one night at Alfriston Gardens, but left with a lifetime of the most magnificent memories.
Thank you!
Tony & Liz (Father and Mother of the Groom)
Wedding Day 21st October 2024
We stayed as guests at Alfriston Gardens, not the happy couple, but felt compelled to write a review after our wonderful stay.
The location is perfect, being a 2 minute drive from the village of Alfriston, which in itself is simply stunning and worth a visit!
Alfriston Gardens is a beautiful venue, with pristine gardens (perfect for outdoor games) and sensationally converted barns that ooze charm and character, whilst remaining bright and airy. The exposed beams really set the scene as a backdrop for stunning photos.
The ceremony itself took place in the small barn, making it an intimate experience whilst also comfortably seating almost 100 guests. The upper mezzanine makes for a wonderfully theatrical addition, unique as far as I know to this particular venue.
There are a number of shepherd huts which provide really comfortable accommodation, however we stayed in one of the rooms accessed from the main reception. We stayed in room number 1, which was beautifully decorated and comfortable, adding to the charm of the venue overall.
The special day itself was glorious (despite the weather) with the barns setup for the wedding breakfast, which then made way for dancing the night away!
We stayed just one night at Alfriston Gardens, but left with a lifetime of the most magnificent memories.
Thank you!
Tony & Liz (Father and Mother of the Groom)
Wedding Day 21st October 2024
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In January 2025, Caron Quartermain said about Alfriston Gardens
We attended Jamie and Emily's wedding on 26th October 2024. We stayed in a shepherd's hut on site which was beautiful and very comfortable. Food at the wedding was outstanding and organisation and service from all staff was exceptional. If I wasn't already married I would be using this establishment. 5*
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In January 2025, Lauren Gray said about Alfriston Gardens
We got married in September at Alfriston Gardens and it was everything and more we could have dreamt of. Janie, Dean & the rest of the team were incredible from start to finish. The venue, food, accommodation, scenery: everything was perfect! So many people have commented on what a beautiful venue it is. To be able to cater for that many people & have the day go so seamlessly, we can’t thank you enough! We had the best day ever! Lauren & Macaulay
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In January 2025, Anthony Portsmouth said about Alfriston Gardens
Well…where do we begin! From minute 1, me and my wife (eek!) knew this was the venue for us. The open days were well organised and very welcoming, and gave lots of information about how the day would run and what was included in the hire fee. There were also a number of excellent suppliers to talk to. Once we booked, we were always welcome (and encouraged) to visit the venue again to show family members, ask questions and discuss logistics. We ended up visiting about 5 times in the year it took to plan the wedding! A special thank you, to Janie, India and Nell who were all so attentive and answered our many questions. The day before the wedding, Janie and Nell ran through the logistics of the whole day with us, ensuring we were confident and happy with everything which in turn allowed us to relax knowing everything was in hand.
The venue itself is beautiful. The backdrop of the South Downs hills is stunning (we sadly had rain on our day, but whenever we visited with sunny weather it was incredible!). The Century Barn where the ceremony takes place is big, bright and airy, and so beautiful we didn't need loads of decoration. The mezzanine with refurbished theatre/cinema seats was a big deciding factor for us (we had a theatre theme!), and a fun quirk that our guests loved. The Woodland Barn was perfect for the wedding breakfast and evening reception – the big windows flooded the room with natural light. The Shepherd Huts and hotel rooms were simply beautiful. The beds are comfortable and soft, the huts are very well insulated (perfect for cold autumnal weddings), and the design of each hut/room is elegant. Lavendar Lodge is perfect for bridal parties getting ready in the morning. Although we don't require it ourselves, the bathroom is fully accessible too. It is designed as a wet room with wheelchair transfer by the toilet and a shower seat installed. Generally, the whole venue is accessible, with no-step access to all key spaces. We also recommend checking out Alfriston Town literally 5 mins down the road – it’s a quaint little town with a lot to offer.
Black Pepper Hospitality is the only caterer they work with, which took one element of planning out of the equation (great), and they were fantastic too. Dean was efficient and listened to all of our suggestions. Katie ran the service on the day and she was so lovely and attentive. All of our guests loved the food too.
Overall, we loved our experience at Alfriston Gardens. 5 stars from us!
The venue itself is beautiful. The backdrop of the South Downs hills is stunning (we sadly had rain on our day, but whenever we visited with sunny weather it was incredible!). The Century Barn where the ceremony takes place is big, bright and airy, and so beautiful we didn't need loads of decoration. The mezzanine with refurbished theatre/cinema seats was a big deciding factor for us (we had a theatre theme!), and a fun quirk that our guests loved. The Woodland Barn was perfect for the wedding breakfast and evening reception – the big windows flooded the room with natural light. The Shepherd Huts and hotel rooms were simply beautiful. The beds are comfortable and soft, the huts are very well insulated (perfect for cold autumnal weddings), and the design of each hut/room is elegant. Lavendar Lodge is perfect for bridal parties getting ready in the morning. Although we don't require it ourselves, the bathroom is fully accessible too. It is designed as a wet room with wheelchair transfer by the toilet and a shower seat installed. Generally, the whole venue is accessible, with no-step access to all key spaces. We also recommend checking out Alfriston Town literally 5 mins down the road – it’s a quaint little town with a lot to offer.
Black Pepper Hospitality is the only caterer they work with, which took one element of planning out of the equation (great), and they were fantastic too. Dean was efficient and listened to all of our suggestions. Katie ran the service on the day and she was so lovely and attentive. All of our guests loved the food too.
Overall, we loved our experience at Alfriston Gardens. 5 stars from us!
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In January 2025, Tamara Nasser said about Alfriston Gardens
The team at Alfriston Gardens helped us put on the perfect Christmas party for our staff. The venue is beautiful, service was excellent, food was delicious. Nice little touches like mince pies and chocolates with the coffees was also appreciated. Would highly recommend for corporate events
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In January 2025, Darren said about Alfriston Gardens
I have photographed weddings at Alfriston Gardens and it is a dream venue. A combination of a stunning venue and fantastic staff. The wedding coordinator is attentive and friendly and makes the day run so smoothly. I love photographing this venue! 100% recommend anyone looking to get married here!
Darren
DB Photography Sussex
Darren
DB Photography Sussex
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In January 2025, Jonathan whitehead said about Alfriston Gardens
Tasty breakfast
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