Guest Book
Donna & Wesley - September 2009
This card is sent with heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the way you all helped make our dream wedding day a reality.
The way not only Wesley and myself were made to feel special, but our guests as well exceeded all of our expectations. The stunning venue along with your kindness and attention to detail gave us the perfect day, one we will cherish for the rest of our lives together.
A special thank you to Kate for all your help in ensuring the smooth, relaxed running of the entire day. You are an asset to a fantastic team.
We could not have wished for a better day.
Spud & Chris - September 2009
I would like to thank you and all your staff for a truly magical day. What a day!! The Castle, the grounds, the food, your staff, that was just the start. It really was a fairytale wedding for Donna and Wesley. We were made to feel so very special from the moment I arrived until the moment we left.
Special thanks must go to Caroline for all the help and advice she offered leading up to the day and on the day itself what a star we had in Kate. We could never have experienced such magic without her, not detail overlooked made the day more magical and memorable for us. No one could wish for a better venue, you must be so proud of your building.
Rowton is now etched in so many peoples’ hearts and souls and that this Wedding and Venue will never be forgotten.
David & Suzanne (Viewing Appointment) - September 2009
On Saturday 26th September, I and my wife to be visited the castle with a view to making a booking for our forthcoming wedding.
We were greeted by Jack, who introduced himself as the owner and we were very impressed that he should take time out of his busy schedule to discuss our requirements. We had visited several venues previously and although some were very welcoming, we were not made to feel as comfortable as we were at Rowton Castle.
Please pass our heartfelt thanks to Jack and his excellent team for putting us completely at ease and for the level of professionalism extended. We are very much looking forward to working alongside everyone there for our most special day. Thank you so much once again.
P.S. Any one we hear of who are considering getting married we will strongly advise they come and see you first!
Mr & Mrs W Wallace (Parents of the Bride) - September 2009
To all at Rowton Castle - nothing seemed too much trouble. John made my daughter’s wedding day just perfect in every way. Thank you again.
Stuart & Ruth - September 2009
Having got married at Rowton Castle in September this year, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for providing us with such an amazing day. We had the most wonderful time, which was due largely to the thought and detail that clearly goes into weddings at Rowton.
The venue of course, outstanding. Everything looks like it was refurbished just yesterday and is for the usage only of an elite few. We appreciate just how difficult, time consuming and costly this must be.
Gareth and his staff were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble, everything was thought out well in advance and provided with a smile. We felt completely at ease the moment we walked in through the door. The castle staff could not have been more attentive and polite, not only on the day but in the run up to the wedding, with Caroline being on hand to answer every little query. We never felt pushed to accept anything, choices were simply presented and then delivered exactly as promised.
In terms of value for money, I think the service you provided us with was outstanding; we felt like you had only us in mind, with no hint of a wedding the day before and the day after. Our guests have all commented on the style and luxury they experienced whilst feeling totally comfortable and at home. I have copied a quote from one of our guests, which really sums up the atmosphere we felt on the day:
Dear Stuart and Ruth,
I just wanted to say thank you so much for inviting me to your wonderful day on Friday. All weddings are fun and all weddings are a privilege to be part of, but few ascend to the heights of something immeasurably special. Yours certainly did.
Something that goes far beyond the venue, the food and drink, the entertainment and the fellow guests (all of which were first class) has to fall into place. A number of indefinable’s and ineffables have to align and when that happens there is a very palpable sense that you are involved in something very special, hugely positive and entirely right.
Thank you again. You provided us with a day we will never forget.
Paul Fisher (Brides Father) - September 2009
I am writing as father of the bride to thank you for the excellent standard of service we received at Rowton Castle during the reception.
The staff deserve a special mention as they were, to a person, unreservedly bright and cheerful. I actually asked one of the receptionists what it was like to work at the castle and her reply was, ‘brilliant’, which just about sums up the experience. Also many thanks for those who prepared the food, which was praised not only by us, but by our many guests.
I should also praise the staff who cleaned the rooms for the cleanliness of the rooms and their tolerance as we left in the morning and last but not least for the staff who served breakfast so cheerfully. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Andrew & Julia - September 2009
Hi Caroline, Keith, Jack and all the team.
Well what can we say...WOW WOW WOW.
What a wonderful day we had (and all our guests). Everyone commented on how amazing the castle, the food and the service was. Well above our expectations.
Carla & Paul - August 2009
To Kate and the team - just a little note to say thank you for making our wedding day the most special and perfect day it could ever have been. You looked after us all superbly throughout the day and evening this made our day totally stress free and amazing.
Andrew & Jenny - August 2009
Just wanted to write to say a massive thank you for everything you and your team did for us on our Wedding Day – it truly was the best day of our lives and that was largely due to your venue and your amazing team.
When we got engaged at the start of 2009, we didn’t look at any other potential reception venue as Jenny had always wanted Rowton Castle for our Wedding.
Throughout the planning of the Wedding, Caroline and your team made the whole process extremely easy so everything was all ready for the big day with minimum fuss.
On the day itself, things could not have been more perfect. We already knew the setting of the Castle would be magical and all the guests were in awe of the surroundings – the weather was extremely kind to us so the sun shone all day, allowing us and the guests the opportunity to spend time in the wonderful gardens and woodland areas which were breathtaking.
We cannot speak highly enough of Gareth and the team looking after us on the day, he was absolutely fantastic, made the guests welcome and ensured everything ran like clockwork all day. All the guests commented on how professional the staff were and the high quality of the meals served, both the Wedding Breakfast and the Hog Roast.
Finally, all the guests staying over were so impressed with the standards of the rooms, we in particular loved the Bridal Suite.
So from us both, all our guests, please accept our sincere gratitude and thanks for providing us with the perfect setting and service for our unforgettable day.
Ben & Laura - August 2009
Thank you for making our day the most amazing day of our lives – we could not have asked for any more – it was absolutely perfect!
From the moment we arrived we felt like a king and queen. You listened to every single details of our planning – what can we say? The room looked beautiful, stunning, just what we had pictured.
Caroline kept us very calm and helped us organize things up until the last day or two – thank you for putting up with our requests and making everything perfect.
A special thank you to Gareth who looked after us all day! You were amazing – nothing was too much trouble. You treated us like royalty and made us feel very special. Thank you for all your hard work.
We cannot wait to come back to stay at the hotel very soon, everyone commented on how perfect the Hotel was and how beautiful the food was. Thank you again.
Liz & Lea - August 2009
Just a short note to say a massive thank you, for making our wedding day completely amazing.
Your professionalism, friendliness and venue made a day a true fairytale! Thanks once again.
Elaine & Pete - August 2009
We can’t thank you enough. Everything was perfect. You helped make our day very special and so memorable.
Gill & Chris - August 2009
We would like to thank everyone who helped to make our day so special, especially Keith who attended to every request throughout the day. Everything was perfect.
Leah & Mark - August 2009
We would like to thank you and the whole team for making our Wedding Day so special. Everyone worked so hard to ensure there were no problems on the day. Many of our guests commented on how helpful the staff were and how amazing the castle is.
We would especially like to thank you Keith for all of your hard work. You made everything run so smoothly and we could not have asked for a better Master of Ceremonies. I would like to send my biggest thank you for such a perfect day, I really could not of asked for anything better. The Staff at Rowton were all fantastic.
Mrs Holbrook (Brides Nan) - August 2009
Debbie – just to say a special thank you for helping make Gemma and Shahid’s wedding day so wonderful. It really was a day which I’m sure all who were there will well remember. What a wonderful day, thanks to all your staff.
Pam & John - August 2009
We would like to express our thanks to all member of staff at Rowton Castle for making the Wedding of Suzy and Richard such a memorable day.
We had an amazing time and it was agreed by all that the location, the staff and the way in which the Wedding was handled was excellent.
Thank you for providing us with now wonderful memories of our special day.
Jo & Adam - August 2009
We just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you and all your staff for all your hard work and effort on our big day. Your staff made it all run so smoothly and attended to our every need with enthusiasm and care. The professionalism and attention to detail is commendable and we are so grateful for everything that you all did for us.
Please do pass on our thanks to everyone – you all helped to make our day the best day of our lives.
Sian & Ryan - August 2009
Just a note to say thank you to each and every one of your staff that helped make our wedding day so magical.
The day couldn’t have been any more perfect for us, from the gorgeous venue, wonderful food, fun and friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for both us and all our guests. It truly made for a very special day.
Special thanks go to Keith for his fantastic organizational and toast mastery skills; it really kept the whole day going as we planned. All who came have said it was the best wedding ever and that is thanks to all of your hard work
Rachel & Darren - August 2009
Debbie and all the superb staff at Rowton Castle - We want to thank you for all your effort in making our wedding day so perfect…..
We cannot imagine it having been any better in any way! Rowton Castle is the best and it will always hold a special place in our hearts and mind. Thanks for everything.
Christine Gilbert - July 2009
Caroline - Please accept my grateful thanks for the wonderful service you and the rest of the staff provided last Monday at Chris and Zena’s wedding.
It was a truly magical day. We were so impressed too that you switched on the sun so that the guests could truly appreciate the lovely grounds!
Yvette & Chris - July 2009
Keith - We would just like to say a big thank you for making our wedding day extra special.
Many thanks for calming my nerves (Yvette), you worked hard. Thanks again.
Konrad & Vicki - July 2009
What can we say!!!! You made our dreams come true!!! Our wedding in July was absolutely fabulous.
From the moment we arrived to checking out on Friday we felt like the king and queen of the castle. All our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. When we were trying to find a wedding venue, we read peoples comments and wondered if it is a good as they make out. Well, for us it was and more. We couldn’t have asked for more. One of our guests had forgotten his shirt. His partner rang down to reception to see where the nearest shop was so they could go and get another. No need, the staff sorted the problem and came up with two shirts for him to borrow. Nothing was too much trouble. Every little detail that was important to us was sorted out by the staff. Everyone had a smile on their face and nothing was too much trouble. All the staff are a credit to the hotel. Fantastic!!!!
Thank you so much. I’m afraid that there aren’t really the words to say how fantastic it was but I hope this helps someone else make the right decision and book their wedding at Rowton Castle for a day to remember. Thanks again.
Wallis & Chris - June 2009
Thank you so much for looking after us during our Wedding Reception. We had an absolutely wonderful, perfect day. Particular thanks to Kate and Debbie who helped to make the day go so smoothly. Many thanks also to the waiting on and bar staff. The meal was lovely and we had a fantastic evening. Thank you also to all who worked behind the scenes. Rowton Castle really is the perfect place to get married.
Emma & Cem - June 2009
Keith & Caroline - Thank you both, for all your help in arranging our wedding. The day itself was amazing, Keith you were brilliant, you did a wonderful job on the day and all our guests said how professional you were, and how much they enjoyed the day and the stay at the castle!!!
Please thank your chef (the food was fabulous, especially the brushetta starter), the waiting staff and the rest of the staff for all their help both before and on the day. Cem and I could not have asked for a better day, it still all seems a dream. I was so nervous about everything but Keith eased my nerves by talking me through the day and gave me clear instructions. I didn’t have a clue what side of the aisle I walked down, how to arrange the bridesmaids etc..etc.. and he was just brilliant and I am sure if it wasn’t for you Keith the day wouldn’t have ran so smoothly.
The castle itself is a beautiful place and hopefully somewhere that we will return to in the future. I know my brother (our Bestman) is planning to have his wedding with yourselves in either 2010 or 2011 and we are already both excited about returning as a guest at his wedding so we can just relax and enjoy the day without the nerves of our own wedding.
Thank you both again, we had a truly magnificent time at the castle, everyone was so professional but friendly. We both really didn’t expect it to be as amazing as it was, it’s just a shame that it all went so quick.
There is not a single thing that I can grumble about, everything went so well, the cleanliness, the hospitality, the rooms, the food, the staff..etc..etc… everything was just absolutely fabulous. Hope to stay again soon. Thank you.
Jean Lever - June 2009
I would like to thank you and your staff, especially Kate for making Caroline and Grahams wedding perfect, despite the bad weather. The staff were extremely courteous and helpful, giving everyone an enjoyable day to remember.
You have a superb team, my thanks again.
Richard & Lisa - May 2009
All the staff at Rowton Castle, just a little note to show our appreciation for a wonderful wedding day.
Jonathan & Parveen - May 2009
We wanted to say a huge thank you for making our wedding day so perfect. All of you were amazing and made the day go so well.
All of our friends and family loved the castle and all the staff. Thank you.
Richard & Lisa - May 2009
We wanted to write to thank you and all your staff so much for a wonderful day at our wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect, and we had the most fantastic day. Every single guest commented throughout the day, and since, on what a marvelous venue Rowton Castle is and how courteous, professional and friendly your staff are.
We would especially like to thank Gareth, for making our day run so smoothly and for his attentive and charming manner. He, and the team on duty that day, were all, without question, fabulous.
The food was delicious, the service faultless and the atmosphere was relaxed. We were, of course, blessed by fantastic weather, which allowed our guests to enjoy the beautiful grounds long into the evening.
We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Rowton Castle for a wedding venue, and hope that by doing so, we may be fortunate enough to visit your wonderful venue again, this time as guests.
Thank you and your fabulous staff once again.
Karen & Andy - May 2009
We wish to thank you all for our wedding day. Rowton Castle Hotel is a superb venue for a wedding hence why so popular, but you never made us feel unimportant. Caroline started the professional image, and the staff when planning the wedding, never made us feel like a nuisance. On the day the staff put us at ease, nothing was too much trouble, Debbie the receptionist excelled at her job.
John worked liked a Trojan and very patient with my nephew who ‘helped’ him doing the callings. We both thank him for doing an excellent job on the day and could not have asked for more, and a surprise to see him back at breakfast!
Management should be proud of the staff, the waiters and waitresses, bar staff and the fantastic job the cleaners do and of course front of house – the receptionist. All our wedding guests commented how superb the venue and staff were.
We thank you all for making our wedding day special. Keep up the excellent work.
Chris & Karen Cleaver (Groom’s Sister and Brother in Law) - May 2009
Thank you for all your help in making Abby and David’s wedding reception thoroughly enjoyable. The service and staff were fantastic and professional all throughout the day.
A personal thanks to Keith who made sure everything went without a hitch. Again thanks for the help with the flowers. King of weddings at Rowton Castle!!!
Mr D. R. Spelling (Brides Father) - April 2009
May I pass on my sincere thanks to Keith and his team for the wonderful wedding day we enjoyed at Rowton Castle.
As father of the bride I can easily say that from every department,t each member of staff was never less than professional, to be expected of course, but beyond that, it was the personal interactions we had where you felt more friend than customer that allowed us to feel at home.
Too many comments have been passed by guests about “it being the best wedding they have been to”. For them to be a kindness and your staff played their full part in it being a truly memorable day.
Again my sincere thanks and best wishes to all concerned.
(Mr & Mrs Wainwright (Brides Parents) - April 2009
I feel I must write to thank you and everyone at Rowton Castle for making our daughter’s wedding a wonderful day.
Your staff are a credit to you. Caroline Lee the wedding planner, the receptionists, the housekeeper and her staff for making the castle spotless and clean. The gardener for the beautiful grounds. The chef and his staff for the delicious meal. The waitress and waiters. Last but not least John who took us through the day with professionalism and kindness. I hope to pass on our gratitude to all. Once again a very big thank you.
Ian & Maura - April 2009
We wanted to write and say thank you for making our wedding day so memorable. From our initial request for information back in June 2008 through to the wedding itself in April 2009 we were made to feel special.
You’re well presented and informative wedding brochure and website, backed up by your comprehensive presentation at our initial viewing really sold the venue to us. The viewing enabled us to envisage clearly how our wedding day would run. Not living locally, the contacts list you provided proved invaluable and took away a lot of worry and stress for us in searches.
In the lead up to the wedding we found that all our calls and emails were promptly answered and all queries we had clarified.
On the wedding day itself we could not have asked for more from the staff. From our arrival on the wedding morning to our departure the following day everyone worked hard to ensure the wedding ran as smoothly as possible. Keith Blindell in particular was a huge help and we would like to thank him for his patience and assistance.
Our guests loved the venue, enjoyed the food and commented on how helpful the staff were on the day and how well run the day was. Knowing that our guests were well taken care of was another worry lifted from our shoulders.
Our wedding day will be in both our and our guest’s memories for a long time to come and this in a large part is down to the efforts of the team at Rowton Castle Hotel. We will always be grateful for your contribution to making our day so unforgettable
We would have no hesitation in recommending you to others looking for a perfect venue for their wedding.
Mr & Mrs Tierney - March 2009
Just a big thank you to you and all the staff involved in making Sallyanne and Stevens dream of a fairytale wedding come true.
The whole thing was perfect from start to finish and we will certainly recommend the venue unreservedly. Many guests have already contacted us to say how wonderful it all was.
So a big thank you and we certainly hope to see you again in the not too distant future.
Mrs G Carr - February 2009
I am writing this short note as mother of the Bride to convey my thanks to everyone concerned at Rowton on 19th February. The wedding was superbly run and organized from the moment of our arrival to our departure on Friday morning.
Kellie and Danny are going to have many wonderful memories to treasure throughout what I hope is a long and happy marriage due in no small part to the service provided by you.
It will be my absolute pleasure to recommend Rowton Castle as a wedding venue or indeed any other special event that may require a personal and exclusive service.
Once again may I say that I and my husband were delighted with our very precious daughter’s wedding day and we hope to enjoy the memories ourselves for years to come.
Fay & Jason - February 2009
Caroline - we just want to say a big thank you for all your help and support with our Wedding on 27th February.
Kate was absolutely fantastic and helped us to feel totally at home at Rowton, and also completely confident that we could leave everything in her hands. Everything about the day was perfect and all of the staff at the castle were fabulous.
We met with Jack and Steve the next morning on our way to breakfast and complimented them both and asked them to pass on our thanks to you all. Everyone who came loved the venue and particularly commented on the food.
It really was the best day of our lives and we thank you all for helping to make it so.
Andy & Heather - February 2009
We would just like to say a BIG thank you to you all for the hard work you put into making our Wedding Day on 23rd February such a wonderful occasion.
The venue was immaculate, the sort of castle dreams are made of and the staff were so polite, friendly and efficient, nothing was too much trouble, and they were brilliant. The organization was perfect, right from the planning stages through to the smooth running on the day.
We have lost count of the number of our guest who told us it was the best wedding they had been to.
Once again, thank you all.
Mr & Mrs Allen - February 2009
We would like to say thank you for the wonderful wedding day you gave our daughter Danielle and son-in-law Richard on 1st February. The venue was perfect. Your staff made us so welcome; nothing was too much trouble for them. I have to say a special thank you to Charlie; he helped the day run so smoothly.
A comment people kept saying to me was ‘it’s like having a party at home, the atmosphere is so friendly’. I would have no hesitation in recommending Rowton Castle as a wedding venue. Again thank you for a magical day.
Sarah & Rob Anderson - January 2009
Thank you so much for making our Wedding at the Castle on 25th January so very special. We had a wonderful day; I don’t think it could have been any better. Special thanks also the Master of Ceremonies Keith who was brilliant in every way.
