Axbridge Pageant Returns for 2022!
After being cancelled in 2020 because of the dreaded coronavirus, the Axbridge Pageant is finally making its welcome return to Axbridge Square this August Bank Holiday weekend. And we can’t wait to celebrate! What is Axbridge Pageant? The Axbridge Pageant is a community event that has been performed regularly since the inaugural 1967 celebration of
Why Choose a Stunning Wedding Venue in Beautiful and Romantic Somerset?
The stunning and romantic county of Somerset makes the perfect place to say those special words. From its miles of sandy beaches to the Mendip and Blackdown Hills, Somerset really does have it all. So, if you’re looking for a classic and romantic wedding venue, then Somerset truly is the perfect place. About Somerset –
Recent Wedding Reviews
The Oakhouse Hotel provides the perfect atmosphere for your big day, whether that be an intimate, cosy affair, or a larger more traditional formal arrangement. Our staff will look after your every need and ensure that you have the day you have always dreamed of. Dont just take our word for it… Megan & Mark
Meet the Wedding Planner
What is it that you love about working on weddings? Every wedding is different and has unique, ‘picture-perfect’ moments that everyone involved will treasure forever. I love getting to learn about my clients, their stories and what is important to them on their special days. You develop an understanding of who these two people are
A Note from our Owners: A Grateful Somerset Hotel
A note from our owners, May 2021 It is difficult to fully express our gratitude, however we wanted to attempt to explain just how THANKFUL we are for the support we have received over the last year here at the Oakhouse Hotel. As the world entered lockdown and we prepared to soon welcome our beautiful
Incredible Jan 2021 Lockdown Wedding Upgrade Offer
We understand that it has been many women’s (and men’s) dreams to plan their wedding day since they were a child, envisaging how they would visit various wedding fairs, browse many shops at their leisure and hang out with their wedding party. Lockdown has undoubtably taken some of this away for our newly engaged couples,
A Festive Fairytale
It was a bitterly cold winters afternoon here at the Oakhouse, so I was enjoying working from our snug next to the roaring fireplace when I had received an email from a bride asking about the packages we offer for weddings. As I began happily typing away a response ‘We do not offer packages because
Newly engaged? What to expect when planning your wedding during a global pandemic
Want to prepare for the big day in times of Covid-19? Lily Newton-Browne shares her experience about what to anticipate when planning a wedding in these unprecedented times. German-themed Christmas market stalls, thousands of twinkling lights and towering fairground attractions draw us to London’s spectacular Hyde Park Winter Wonderland event in December 2018. We frequently stop, soak up the festive atmosphere when I glance down to admire the brand-new diamond which sparkles on my left-hand, gifted to me a short time ago by my devoted partner and now fiancé, Neil. That unforgettable feeling is one I will always cherish, and we are not alone in taking advantage of the Christmas spirit. According to wedding
Alternative Afternoon Tea Wedding Breakfast
Afternoon tea is becoming more popular than ever as a wedding breakfast option and it is not difficult to see why! A tradition since the 17th century, there is nothing that speaks luxury and indulgence more than an Oakhouse celebration afternoon tea. The perfect spring and summer time delight, this new trend has recently inspired
A Christmas 2020 Story
Your 2020 Christmas is Covered by the Oakhouse Hotel It is a cold, crisp morning and the sunlight is shining down beautifully across the frost kissed street. The children have already found their Christmas Eve boxes waiting for them downstairs which they rummage through in delight, picking out their fresh, new pj’s and laying out
Your wedding – changing the plans due to the pandemic
Share on facebook Facebook Share on google Google+ Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn As the saying goes, it is every woman’s (and mans!) prerogative to change their mind. We have all done it. You plan the most extravagant night out with your best girlfriends for your birthday. Slip in to a tight
The Uninvited Guest at your Wedding – Covid -19
Share on facebook Facebook Share on google Google+ Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn As we settle in to our new normal as a nation, the world, it is necessary for life to continue. Nobody can predict what will happen tomorrow or next month or next year. For our wellbeing and sanity, it
The Calm Before the Magic – Your Bridal Prep @ The Oakhouse Hotel
Share on facebook Facebook Share on google Google+ Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn It’s perfect. The sun is shining across the medieval square of Axbridge, the birds are chirping quietly, sweetly in the background, behind the chatter of the bridal party and the odd ‘pop’ of a champagne bottle. You close your
Dog Friendly Weddings @ The Oakhouse Hotel
Picture this. Your best friend is not allowed at your wedding day. Shocking isn’t it. I’m talking your very BEST friend, first love in fact. Before you ever met your life partner, this was the one friend that was always by your side. How could you imagine your big day without them?! This particular friend