The Secret Garden

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£3,200 - £4,200 for Venue Hire
Up to 130
7 Bedrooms
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Description

The Secret Garden is a family run business so you can be assured of one to one attention at all times with myself Rosie and on the big day, myself our team Lucy and the girls. Once you have decided you would like to hold your big weekend here, we will help you liaise with our recommended marquee company so you can choose exactly what marquee you would like along with your choice of furniture, lighting and decor. Spend the day before 'the big day' setting up your marquee with all your quirky and beautiful ideas and maybe crack open the Prosecco and have a toast with the bridal party on the eve. We will then introduce you to our recommended caterer, however, we are more than happy for you to source your own and are very open to ANY ideas you may have. We are licenced to hold Civil Ceremonies here, either in the stables or on the lawn and we also welcome Celebrant Ceremonies. We have 3 holiday cottages plus The Hideaway shepherd's hut for use for yourselves and your guests over the course of the weekend (sleeping 15). The Hideaway is normally set up for the Bridal Suite. The Garden itself is maintained to a high standard, abundant with Roses and other fragant and floral planting. Fairy lights and uplighters ensure a magical feeling in the evening along with the fire pit. Included in the venue package is full bar provision and we are more than happy to stock anything you like from guest ales to unusual spirits or particular wines - we are very flexible. Basically, we are a blank canvas for you to put your stamp on!!!! Looking forward to meeting you. Rosie and Si x

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Rosie
Hi, I'm Rosie and I love working with couples to ensure their dream day goes to plan. Behind the scenes I make sure that everything runs smoothly from booking date right up to and including the big day. Whilst not actively working on a wedding I love keeping the garden in tip top condition, walking my little rabble of dogs and riding around the countryside on my Arrow, my horse. I am really looking forward to meeting you. Rosie x

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of The Secret Garden

Wedding Venue Type
Garden / Outdoor
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
130
Reception Capacity
150
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
7
Sleeps No. of People
15
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Dancefloor Available

Wedding Venue Details

Marquee Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
Pet Friendly
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Open Flame Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
Alcohol Licence
External Catering Permitted
Asian Catering
Kosher Catering
Halal Catering

Pricing for The Secret Garden

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£3,200 - £4,200
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In-house Catering (price per head)
Price from £75
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Packages (price per head)
£150 - £250
Minimum number of guests: 100
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Packages (total price)
£15,000 - £25,000
Number of guests included: 100
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Reviews for The Secret Garden
(13)

Stephanie Cosslett
Wedding: August
February 2024
"Amazing!"
Amazing. I've just come back from a two night stay here for my best friends wedding. What a venue! Absolute perfection, we maintained family run business. When I say family run I actually felt like I was part of their family. Rosie and Simon couldn't of done anymore for us... all of us, every last guest! They went way above and beyond their roles to ensure a smooth running of the day. The scenery, the gardens, the stables and of course the love shack are first class....
Rob & The Wood Fired Events team
Wedding: July
February 2024
A superb wedding venue....
In our capacity as wedding caterers we have the pleasure of working at some lovely venues but the Secret Garden at Duffryn Mawr was a bit special and made all the better by the incredible team who make you feel part of the family. A superb wedding venue, we hope to work with you again! Rob & the Wood Fired Events team x
Jo and Kate
Happy couple married in August
February 2024
the garden's ambience, secrecy, peace and serenity
Dearest Rosie, Simon and Team Secret Garden! Where can I begin? From the day we stepped foot into your beautiful grounds we knew we'd found our venue. Throughout the planning stages your advice and experiences were valued and taken on board in order to accomplish our magical wedding day. Rosie, it has been a joy preparing with you and getting excited in the prior months to our wedding day. Your team worked tirelessly with boundless energy and a smile on their faces......
Charlotte and Jamie
Happy couple married in June
February 2024
"We'll always be grateful. all our love!"
Rosie and Simon, thank you so much, for everything! Your home is a truly special place, and we are honoured that you'd allow us to host our reception there. Your chilled, relaxing, calm vibe really set the tone for the day. Our guests really enjoyed how relaxed the day was. The bar team handled the boys like pros, thank you (and sorry!) for that. The day would not have been the same without your coordination, planning, guidance and friendship. We'll always be grateful. All our love....
Matthew and Jonathan
Happy couple married in April
February 2024
"Here's cheers to the Secret Garden!"
To Rosie & Simon, thank you so much for such a perfect wedding day! Whilst not quite as we orginally planned (! Covid), after such a tough year it was so nice to spend time with friends and family in such a beautiful venue! Your help and support in preparing for the wedding and on the weekend was really appreciated! Here's cheers to the Secret Garden! Wishing you all the best, Matt & Jonathan x
Lizzie and Stephen
Happy couple married in July
February 2024
"It was absolutely perfect!"
Hi Rosie, I hope you and Simon are well! I can't quite believe six weeks has passed since our wedding. A huuuuge thank you to yourself and Simon for everything you did to make our wedding the best day! It was absolutely perfect - even the weather turned out to be okay! Many thanks Lizzie and Stephen.
Lois and Dean
Happy couple married in June
February 2024
"The whole atmosphere was magical - fairy lights..
We cannot recommend The Secret Garden highly enough. The 'vibe' was just perfect for our day. With the onsite accommodation, it turned into a full weekend of celebrations. We got married on the lawn under gazebos, and the backdrop of the beautiful garden, including ducks, was just gorgeous. Rosie and Si could not do enough for us to help things run smoothly. The whole atmosphere was magical, fairy lights and little nooks within the garden. We had the perfect day and cannot the Rosie & Si enough.
Claire and Gareth
Happy couple married in April
January 2024
'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Rosie'!..
My husband and I recently married a The Secret Garden and I cannot recommend this venue highly enough. Throughout the year after booking, Rosie stayed in contact updating us on the venue, frequently allowing us to visit the venue to review ideas etc. The day went completely without issue and Rosie and Simon were always on hand for any questions and managed the bar with their wonderful team brilliantly, with may compliments from guests after. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.....
Sam and Lucy Keen
Happy couple married in June
January 2024
'We cannot rate this venue highly enough'!
'We cannot rate this venue highly enough'! A simple phone call back in December led to the best day of our lives. Straight from the off Rosie was accommodating, even when we said we wanted to get married in six months! ..... Overall, is you're looking for a venue that is intimate, a bit different, something that you can really make your own, backed up by owners who really care about your big day then this is the venue for you. We really do appreciate everything you dig guys. Mr & Mrs Keen
Damian and Charley
Happy couple married in June
January 2024
'couldn't recommend highly enough'!
Rosie and Simon did the bar for our wedding and did a superb job - couldn't recommend highly enough! They were really responsive and flexible to our requirements and provided an excellent service on the day - staff were all fab. The bar was one thing I definitely didn't need to worry about!

Location & Contact Details for The Secret Garden

Wedding Venue Address

Duffryn Mawr Cottages, Pendoylan, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7UP, Wales, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

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Nearest Town

Cardiff

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M4 Junction 34

Nearest Train Station

Pontyclun

Nearest Airport

Cardiff

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Secret Garden?

That is impossible to answer as they have all been as magnificent as each other. We thoroughly look forward to seeing our couple's brilliant ideas come to fruition to make sure their weekend is completely bespoke and individual to them.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

To enjoy the journey and make the whole process one big celebration from engagement to honeymoon.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Again, impossible to answer but just for tasters, we've had lama's wondering around with gifts in baskets, a donut wall, some incredible cakes, a saxophonist during the breakfast which created a superb atmosphere not to mention some truly beautiful flowers and of course the brides' fantastic art and design ideas.

Describe The Secret Garden in 5 adjectives

rustic, relaxed, beautiful, fairytale, outdoors

Where’s the best photo spot at The Secret Garden?

There are so many photo opportunities within the gardens and the surrounding fields and country lane but our favourite is the archway, particularly for late spring weddings.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Secret Garden?

Not yet ;-)

What’s your favourite canapé?

All of them, all the caterers we have and continue to work with are amazing.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

That's got to be Mr Croquewich's ' the best cheese toasted sandwich ever'.

What is The Secret Garden most unique feature?

We are family run and only host a handful of weddings per year which enables us to make your weekend truly exclusive and personalised.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Probably the actual garden as its so chilled and beautiful. Not forgetting of course our brilliant team.

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