Borthwick Castle

Just a really quick but immense thank you to you and the entire team! You really made our day flawless, so thank you so much!

"We got married at Borthwick in June 2019. It's a beautiful setting, inside and out, but the staff really put it above any other venue I've attended or worked at. From planning the wedding through to the execution and follow up, they were willing to help out with any and all tasks and provided an impeccable level of service, while simultaneously being amazingly accommodating. They even helped us get everyone home at the end of the night when the coach didn't turn up, including ferrying people in their own cars. The castle and its grounds are the perfect wedding venue - with the three-tier setup of the Garrison, State Room, Great Hall and Lawn, there are separate spaces for each element of the day which keeps things flowing and minimises setup stress. This was aided by every member of staff being polite, helpful and excellent at managing the guests. Decor in both the reception and bedrooms is stunning. The food is exceptional, the drinks selection excellent and both chef and catering manager very knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a selection of dietary requirements, all of which were taken in their stride, and they even created unique end-of-night food based on the story of our engagement. We genuinely couldn't have asked for a better experience, thank you."

Now the dust has settled I just wanted to thank you and the whole team at Borthwick for such a fantastic wedding. We had an amazing time and everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I think it is absolutely true to say that the day more than lived up to and exceeded expectations - and very definitely fulfilled James and Barbara's dreams. Your recommendations for flowers and the band were spot on and we were hugely impressed with the quality of service throughout our stay. I have no doubt that Borthwick Castle will be a topic of conversation in Kenya for years to come.

"Borthwick Castle is a gem. It was the first wedding venue we looked at and by far the best. The hotel itself is stunning - the inside has been decorated like a real castle. (This was surprisingly difficult to find!) It felt opulent, but was very comfortable at the same time. Luxurious. Every space in the bedrooms has been used to its full advantage, and makes for a very memorable stay. All of the tiny touches make it a truly magnificent building. The food was exceptional. My husband and I took a risk and got rabbit for the wedding breakfast. At the food tasting we were blown away by the flavours in the food, the way the wine complimented it, and by the thought that had gone into the menu. All of our guests, including those with dietary restrictions, were well taken care of and heartily enjoyed the food. The staff were amazing. They were all so friendly and very professional, helpful, and definitely made our wedding day wonderful. Our venue co-ordinator Yvonne was an absolute star. She allowed both of us to feel so relaxed on the day of our wedding, knowing that everything was in good hands. While Borthwick was at the very upper end of the venues we visited cost-wise, we could not have been happier with our choice. (However, having said that, we got exclusive use of the castle, an overnight stay for 26 people, and breakfast the next day, on top of the ever-so-helpful staff.) You definitely get what you pay for, and it was 100% worth it."

"In the moments we drove up from the church to our first step in the main hall, we knew Borthwick Castle was the place we wanted to get married. The venue offered us the elegance, authenticity and intimacy we wanted for our wedding day. Each room is breath-taking – unique and beautifully decorated. All the staff were professional, friendly and helpful at all times. We were looked after from when we made an enquiry to the day of the wedding. Northing was too much trouble at any time for anyone. Jamie our wedding co-ordinator in particular was outstanding. He worked very well with us to organise the wedding, and took care of everything on the day. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing, and could enjoy ourselves. We were also fortunate to work closely with the chefs to create a bespoke menu to cater for our Asian-Scot heritage. They were happy to accommodate all our dietary requests and requirements, and the food was excellent. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you to everyone at Borthwick for our amazing day. There are not enough words to describe how you helped us have the wedding celebration we had always hoped for. We, our family and close friends have wonderful memories of our wedding day to cherish for years and years to come. Shruti & Adnan married 12th January 2019 at Borthwick Castle"

Lisanne and I have just returned to the Netherlands from our magical wedding at Borthwick Castle. Jamie and Amy done such a wonderful job, we couldn't have wished for a better day. The guests loved the castle and rooms just as much as we did, the food was absolutely delicious and the piper was excellent and I'm sure Borthwick will be receiving a lot more guests from The Netherlands in the near future. No doubt we will be back. Our thanks to everyone at Borthwick Castle for the wonderful experience. Fantastic job!!! Kind regards, Kenneth and Lisanne Stewart P.S. An extra thank you for saving the day when one of our guests turned up without his kilt. We really appreciate the last minute shopping run Jamie done to get him a replacement kilt in time for the ceremony.

Carl and I are wanted to thank you and the team again for making our wedding beyond perfect. Jamie, Amy, Kieran were wonderful and nothing but nothing was too much trouble. Please pass our thanks to Chef, the food was stunning and every guest has mentioned how fabulous the food and wines were. My only criticism, why didn’t you make us book 3 nights 😁. We loved every minute of our stay at Borthwick and really look forward to returning. Our very best wishes and deepest thanks. Lorraine & Carl X

"What can we say about a wedding at Borthwick? It was perfect. We had almost no ideas when we set out to plan the wedding. Or a million ideas and nothing concrete. The moment we stepped inside Borthwick - the first venue on a list of many we were going to visit - we knew we’d get married there. We wanted a medieval castle that somehow both felt like a castle and like a luxury hotel; modern in the ways that mattered, but castle-y in every other possible way. Borthwick met that goal and then went way beyond it. The dining hall is spectacular. The ceremony space is gorgeous. Spending time on the lawn outside makes you feel like you’re in some kind of fantasy show. And what could we say to do justice to the service? Our coordinator at the castle - Amy - was simply flawless. Not only did she handle almost a year’s worth of our constant questioning and requests with absolute aplomb, but when there were issues on the day of the wedding, she would come to us with a solution already worked out. Amy is one of the most professional and capable people I have worked with in any capacity and we could not recommend her enough. We could go on. In the interest of space, we’ll just add that the chef’s team was absolutely phenomenal. We had *highly* bespoke requests and fantasized about a Michelin-quality dinner for our wedding. They delivered, and then some. Ten out of ten. Eleven out of ten, even! Absolutely fantastic job by everyone at Borthwick and we could not recommend them more strongly."

Just a really quick but immense thank you to you and the entire team! You really made our day flawless, so thank you so much!

Now the dust has settled I just wanted to thank you and the whole team at Borthwick for such a fantastic wedding. We had an amazing time and everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I think it is absolutely true to say that the day more than lived up to and exceeded expectations - and very definitely fulfilled James and Barbara's dreams. Your recommendations for flowers and the band were spot on and we were hugely impressed with the quality of service throughout our stay. I have no doubt that Borthwick Castle will be a topic of conversation in Kenya for years to come.