Chelsea Parkfields is an exclusive wedding venue just outside Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire. Built in the late Georgian period, it’s set in nearly 11 acres of woodlands and gardens, has 22 individually designed bedrooms, and a selection of rooms that are versatile enough to host weddings of all shapes and sizes. The result is the perfect blend of the estate’s centuries old history with all the modern touches needed to ensure a smooth and memorable big day.
Intimate weddings are better suited to Chelsea Parkfields. The spaces available for hire better accommodates these, as does the exclusive use service. The interior retains its Georgian roots throughout, including ornate ceiling roses, sweeping bay windows, and, in the case of the bedrooms, four-poster beds. There’s also a sense of the house’s former use as a private home, which was the case until 1995. Several side rooms have a cosy feeling, especially those with large log fires, ideal for escaping from the big day.
Receptions are hosted in the grand dining room. First built to hold balls and other such formal occasions, it is lined by floor to ceiling windows on one side, offering superb views of Parkfields’ gardens. This can be decorated to what best suits the couple’s tastes. Such a bespoke service is central to Parkfields’ offering. The couple are invited to design the day they truly desire, with this ably supported by a network of local suppliers for everything from flowers to wines on tap.
Wedding breakfast options are true to this ethos. They can range from a decadent formal feast to a local grazing table, and are always artfully prepared by a team of in-house expert chefs. Once the food is complete, guests can spill out onto the courtyard, perfect for both drinks in the last of the day’s sun and for celebrating long into the night.