Manor Hotel & Restaurant

My son and daughter-in-law married here in May 2022. It was an amazing day and the staff at Friern Manor fantastic. I cannot praise them enough for their help, professionalism and attention to detail. Nothing was too much trouble, it felt they really wanted us to have the best day which we certainly did. The food was lovely too!

Absolutely beautiful venue in such a convenient location. From the front it looks quite small but it's absolutely huge. There's a huge car park at the back with plenty of room for everyone, there's beautiful grounds, multiple venue rooms etc. For my brother's wedding the ceremony was held in the marquee which was beautiful. Then we headed to the garden Room which was huge and again absolutely stunning then for the meal and dancing had the function room as well as use of the garden Room still.

I was really pleasantly surprised with it all because it's tucked away off the road you could easily not realise it's there. It's on a quiet country road but still only down the road from transport links / hotels for extra room for guests to stay etc. The staff were friendly and organised, it was the perfect day! Highly recommended this gorgeous venue

I was a plus one to a wedding here so I was basically there for free drinks and food. The drinks were great, cold and bubbly and the buffet sandwiches etc was awesome. No formal sit down with long boring speeches. I got to pick what I wanted and the food was lovely and fresh. The staff were quirky and helpful. The place is beautiful. I'm guessing it's mega money and would probably be cheaper to have an Elvis wedding in Las Vagas but each to their own.

The garden was nice, a little small but it was an intimate wedding so it worked well for this occasion. I liked the fact the bar was out the way but didn't like the fact we had to cross the dance floor to get to it. I was too lazy to be bothered to go round. Oh the ceremony was beautiful. Forgot that part. Not just the bride (I have to say that obviously), but the almost conservatory thing where they got married was stunning. Thankfully we had nice weather so didn't freeze our arses off. There was an outside bar with is handy if you like spirits and bottled beer. I personally prefer draught but settled for the bottle(s) instead until we got inside.

Great setting and staff were friendly and attentive, but facilities didn't match up to expectations. When there (23 April 2022) the bridal party rooms had a poor supply of hot water and locks on doors were waiting to be fixed - which did happen. The food was really good and they provided a good evening function. Drinks from the bar were very expensive.

There was a significant distance between the main venue back to the guest rooms which involved walking outside on gravel and grass. Not much fun if you're in best attire and it rains!

Absolutely beautiful place for a wedding. The Staff are so great, hard working and very friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend this venue. Breakfast was as lovely as the food for the wedding.

Just want to say Thankyou so much for our wedding on the 22nd October 2021. We looked at so many venues but none ever wowed me. We had such an amazing day. Charis was so helpful in planning, reassured me over everything. Especially when I was very late on the morning All the suppliers we used were great, Paul the pianist, Leigh for chairs and blossom trees, Stacey for flowers, Paul the dj.

The food was amazing, everyone commented. The service was fantastic, we were really looked after. All allergies catered for. Any drinks we wanted ect. All staff were really polite on the bars and waiting staff. I don't think you get customer service like much anymore. We felt like we were the only couple getting married for months. The man who looked after us through the wedding breakfast was great, as was the younger man who took over in the evening but I can't remember their names The breakfast was also lovely. I just wish we could do it all over again. I recommend you to lots of couples Thanks Mr & Mrs Gould (3rd date lucky)

Went for a xmas meal with friends (all inclusive). Very good value for money. Food was good, service was excellent and professional, good location. Great entertainment too. The only thing there were 3 men at our table who said the beer was awful, judging by other tables, many of the beer jugs were also left full. My only concern though everything else was really good, including the distance between each tables, there was absolutely no social distancing when we came in.

There was an open bar with far too many people congregated in front of it. We should have been directed to our tables with prosseco upon arrival instead of standing in a big hall where people were circulating with no masks and no social distancing.

Great location for Christmas parties, I think it was about 35 all in, the venue catered for food allergens and made me the best gluten free Christmas dinner I've ever had. Vegetarians well catered for too, however it's hard to be a vegetarian coeliac, lucky I eat meat occasionally so all was good. The alcohol is feee, so limited to types. Plenty of beer and wine and Perry on the table as well as Buck's Fizz and water.

A bottle gets emptied and it's replaced. Would recommend. Word to the wise however if travelling by taxi book your return cab at the start of the night, if you are not an Uber user. As it was a two hour wait at midnight for a dab unless pre-booked. The venue is quite remote, this of course does not detract from being an amazing evening, just worth bearing in mind.

Staff they great work hard for their money. Parking no issue at all. Drinks very expensive and all on card no cash. Place is very picturesque but lacked that little something. Pond needs cleaning and landscaping needs a good going through.but for a wedding venue it served it purpose and enjoyed I would like to visit again.

I've visited this restaurant a few times, mainly for family lunch. So I was a little worried having read the last few reviews. New management, disorganised? Well no such worries for me. I had the salmon, sea bream and panacotta from the set menu. My wife enjoyed the asparagus, chicken followed by lemon tart. Food is excellent, beautifully presented and service was very good, with the exception of the lady who poured our Prosecco with too much gusto! Seems harsh to knock off a whole star for this so I'm sticking with a 5 star review. Great value for the money and I'm looking forward to going back.