Five Lakes Resort

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£3,995 for Venue Hire
Up to 2000
194 Bedrooms
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Description

With breath-taking vistas across the golf course, the lakes and beyond and our experienced Wedding Coordinators taking care of your every need, you’re free to simply enjoy the day and create memories which you’ll cherish forever. The beauty of our Essex wedding venue is in the unrivalled opportunities to create just what you need. From intimate rooms seating just a handful of special guests to sprawling suites with private bars and dance floors, we really can accommodate everything. No other wedding venues Essex has to offer have access to a 2,000 person capacity area, so no matter how big or small your wedding dreams, we’ll be your fairy Godmother every time. With onsite Spa and leisure facilities, two 18 hole golf courses and 194 bedrooms to accommodate your guests, you can trust Five Lakes to put together the perfect wedding package for your needs. Despite our hotel nestling in over 320 acres of glorious Essex countryside, we’re still easy to get to from London and other major UK cities, so all your friends and family can get together with ease.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Evie Wells
Congratulations on your engagement. Here at Five Lakes Resort we want to ensure you have the perfect day to start your married life. We would love to show you our multi-functional venue where your friends and families can come together to celebrate. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Best Wishes Evie

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1995
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of Five Lakes Resort

Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
2000
Reception Capacity
2000
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
194
Sleeps No. of People
388
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available
Fireworks permitted
Wedding license
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Wedding Venue Details

Water view
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
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Wedding Catering

External catering permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Asian catering
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Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Five Lakes Resort

Wedding Venue Hire Only
Price from £3,995
Packages (price per head)
£60 - £100
Minimum number of guests: 50
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Packages (total price)
£4,600 - £6,500
Number of guests included: 60
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Reviews for Five Lakes Resort
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Kris and Gayleen Yianni
Happy couple married in August
October 2019
Kris Yianni

Me and my now to be called wife held our wedding at Five Lakes Resort in August 2019 and what a great wedding we had. Not only is the hotel a fantastic place to stay but they really took it up to another level to provide first rate service for us. From allowing us to set up the day before took all the stress from the actual day away to allowing us to have all our needs catered for. Our wedding coordinator; Phillipa, was an absolute pleasure to work with!!! She looked after us from start to finish and she is an absolute credit to the hotel! Her perfectionist attitude and eye for detail made the day run care-free and smooth! Also I would like to mention the C&B Manager Peter, who is also a huge credit to Five Lakes. He made the day/evening and morning after run like clockwork!!! All in all my wife and I could not have asked for a better day and if we could do it all over again we would in a heartbeat.

Kris and Gayleen
Happy couple married in August
October 2019
Wedding of the year!!!

Me and my now to be called wife held our wedding here, August 10 2019, and what a great wedding we had. Not only is the hotel a fantastic place to stay but they really took it up a level to provide first rate service for us. From allowing us to set up the day before took all the stress from the actual day away to allowing us to have all our needs catered for. Our wedding coordinator, Phillipa, was an absolute pleasure to work with!!! she looked after us from start to finish and she is an absolute credit to the hotel! Her perfectionist attitude and eye for detail made the day run care free and smooth! Also to mention is the c&b manager Peter who is also a huge credit to five lakes. He made the day,evening and morning after run like clockwork!!! All in all me and the wife couldn't have asked for a better day and if we could do it all over again we would in a heartbeat!

Alex and Philip
Happy couple married in October
October 2019
Wonderful Wedding

My (now) husband and I had our wedding reception here, and we had the best time. Everything went pretty much perfectly, and to plan. Our wedding coordinator was amazing, and she ensured we had everything we needed for our big day, that food was labeled for our guests allergies, and made the whole planning process easy. She also helped me with my belongings in my room, as I had sadly broken my leg weeks before the big day. Would definitely recommend :).

Jane and Mike
Happy couple married in August
October 2019
An Amazing Day!

We had an amazing day! The hotel is set in the perfect location for a relaxing wedding with all facilities on site catering for all age groups. The staff are very professional and friendly, helping to make the occasion so very special. Feedback from our guests was very positive. Our wedding co-ordinators Phillipa and Lorna were so good, ensuring every little detail was attended to always with a cheerful smile and nothing was too much trouble. Ted the Toastmaster, who came as part of the wedding package, was excellent, in fact outstanding. The food throughout the day was superb and exceeded our expectation. We would have given a 5* rating but despite highlighting special dietary requirements, one of our guests was given the incorrect dish. Overall our wedding day at Five Lakes Resort was everything we had hoped and planned for and more. It was just beautiful.

Francesca, David & Liberty!
Happy couple married in March
June 2019
We will definitely be recommending!

Myself and David just wanted to thank you for all of your help, in both the run up to the wedding and on the wedding day itself! You helped to make the day amazing for both of us! We will definitely be recommending yourself and the hotel to others! Look forward to a couple of nights stay in the near future hopefully!!

Nicola
Happy couple married in November
June 2019
Comforting and warm relaxing atmosphere

I got married here November of last year and my wedding couldn't have been more perfect. Not only is the location stunning but is very welcoming giving it a comforting and warm relaxing atmosphere. My wedding planners Sophie and Francesca went above and beyond to make our special day perfect. They thought of everything and spent time getting to know us to make sure they knew exactly what we would want. They were so supportive running up to the wedding and on the day! It literally couldn't have been more perfect and went past in a magical blissful blur.

Mr & Mrs Wilkin
Happy couple married in August
June 2019
Our Wedding 03/08/19

A massive massive thank you for giving us Philippa as our wedding coordinator! She is literally the best wedding coordinator and went above and beyond to help us out! She restored our faith in Five Lakes and made our wedding a dream come true! She became more like our friend than our wedding coordinator! Philippa, Peter and our toast master Ted all did such a fantastic job at making our wedding run smoothly and all are a credit to the hotel! I will be recommending Five Lakes to anyone who is planning a wedding all because of Philippa and Peter because they were just amazing! I was even upset to say goodbye to Philippa because we have just loved meeting up with her and she has always been there for us and helped us to relax! Peter also was fantastic at helping us set up and organise everything! And Ted was so wonderful and caring and everyone said how brilliant he was.

Harriet & Charlie Key
Happy couple married in June
June 2019
It was everything we could have wanted and more

We just wanted to say a huge Thank you for making our wedding the best day of our lives!!! It was everything we could have wanted and more!! Every little thing was perfect, right down to the yummy breakfast on Sunday morning (which was 100% needed!!) The only thing we didn't get was the chocolate fountain. But the whole day was so smooth and all of our guests haven't stopped talking about it and posting pictures!! Once again Thankyou so much for all of your hard work, we really appreciate everything you have done for us!!

Mr & Mrs Johnson
Happy couple married in July
June 2019
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Five Lakes

Thank you Francesca, we had the best day! We really appreciate all of your help with planning our wedding. We had an amazing day although we were a bit surprised that the food was not quite as planned after our taster with a few differences on each course. Ultimately it was fantastic & we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Five Lakes Resort to others. Thank you! From, Mr & Mrs Johnson!! 1st July 2017

Location & Contact Details for Five Lakes Resort

Wedding Venue Address
Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Five Lakes Resort?

Too many good ones to choose!!

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

It's all about the finer detail. The day should reflect you and your partner. Make sure you're happy and comfortable with the running order of your day so that you can build around it. Remember it's your celebration.

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

Chilli seeds to plant as favours with 'the spice of life is love' written on the packet was quite cool. Also kids colouring pencils with names etched on them with a cartoon of the couple caricatured for them to colour in was a nice touch.

Describe Five Lakes Resort in 5 adjectives

Multi-functional Memorable Unique Modern (ish) Quirky

Where’s the best photo spot at Five Lakes Resort?

Our beautiful lakes at sunset. Alternatively the staircase in our Atrium is a very popular spot and oozes class and sophistication.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Five Lakes Resort?

We've had a whole host of celebrities here at the resort however none have tied the knot here.

What’s your favourite canapé?

My favourite canapé is roast beef, Yorkshire pudding with horseradish cream.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A large slice of chocolate gateaux (did I say slice?)

What is Five Lakes Resort most unique feature?

Our wonderful pagoda for summer drinks receptions or our huge Christmas tree in winter.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our dedicated and hardworking team. They're a good bunch.

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