Awards & Testimonials

We’re thrilled to share that Leez Priory has already celebrated incredible recognition in 2026, proudly winning the Hitched Wedding Awards for the fourth year in a row, winning the For Better For Worse Award for Best Manor House Venue in the East and being named a finalist in the Guides for Brides Awards. In 2025, we where named a Finalist in the Guides for Brides Awards, awarded Regional Excellence Award for the South East by For Better For Worse and won in the Hitched Wedding Awards. 

We were voted County Champion for the hotly contested Essex area in the Bridebook awards in 2022. In 2020, we won the ‘Best Countryside Wedding Venue’ category at the prestigious British Wedding Awards 2020 for the second year running! We were also shortlisted in the Best Historic Wedding Venue category at Hitched’s UK Wedding Awards in 2017 and 2019.

In previous years, we were voted ‘Best UK Wedding Venue’ by the readers of Wedding Ideas Magazine in 2014, and highly commended in the Best Wedding Venue category for the Perfect Wedding Awards in 2013. Finally, the readers of Wedding Ideas voted Leez Priory as best UK wedding venue for two years in a row in 2007 and 2008.

6th July 2026
Bride & Groom – Marcus & Jade

The external grounds are exceptional – this is one of the core reasons we choose Leez Priory, the aesthetics are incredible.

The tower looked amazing on the day and in the background. The honeymoon suite was massive and very clean, with a super comfy bed. The spare waters were a good touch.

Rachel, Gemma and everyone else we interacted with made us feel so special and important. Due to my allergies, with the canapés I had a separate plate, which was incredible. Everyone else told me the selection we chose was incredible. The Old Fashioned tasted perfect, the non-alcoholic cocktail went down a treat, and everyone loved the champagne. 

27th May 2026
Guest – Gavin

I was a guest last Friday April 10th, at the most fantastic wedding. All I can say is the venue is wonderful & the staff/food was seriously good. I couldn’t fault anything. Perfectly cooked food, attentive staff who couldn’t do enough & nothing was too much to ask.

From a guest’s point of view, it was pretty much perfect! + How they controlled the weather is a mystery! Well done to all who were involved in Sharn & Chris’s wedding.

27th May 2026
Bride & Groom – Nicola & Derek

The house was stunning; it was well-maintained and spotlessly clean. The grounds are absolutely breathtaking, very well maintained and add that extra magic to your wedding day. The grounds were one of the main reasons I decided to get married at Leez Priory.

Comfortable beds, great facilities and all the rooms were well equipped with everything you need for an overnight stay. Our wedding day was EXCELLENT!! The staff provided outstanding service and literally thought of everything down to the last detail.

Unfortunately, I fell poorly the night of our wedding (was diagnosed with epilepsy the next day after a hospital visit) and Kate and another staff member made sure I received the care I needed. The next morning, feeling rather embarrassed, Kate greeted me at breakfast and didn’t make me feel awkward at all; every single member of staff provided such excellent service and attitude. Everyone who played a part in our day. You made our day so special and provided me with the dream wedding I’ve always wanted, thank you all so much!

7th May 2026
Guest – Jeremy

Lucky enough to be invited to a wedding here with an overnight stay. Must say it was brilliant, food was excellent, staff were very friendly and helpful. The bedroom was lovely and warm, with a comfortable bed and a nice-sized shower.

7th May 2026
Bride – Nicola

We recently got married at Leez Priory, and from start to finish, it was such a beautiful day. Our Personal Wedding Manager and all of the staff went above and beyond for us and all of our guests.

The food was delicious, the venue itself was decorated beautifully, and all of the rooms were incredibly clean, fit for purpose and comfortable.

I knew from the minute I visited Leez Priory that’s where I wanted to say I do, and I’m so glad I did. It was an unforgettable day, and we received so many compliments from our guests throughout the day. The 3 course wedding breakfast was great.

13th February 2026
Bride & Groom – Victoria & Brad

Leez Priory was the first and only venue we looked at. When we pulled up in the car park the building is extremely impressive, and we knew that we were in for something special. After Gemma showed us around, we had a drink in the bar and both looked at each other and said think this is the place and the rest was history, we cancelled the other venues we were due to see. I think when you know, you know!

13th February 2026
Bride & Groom – Samantha & Matthew

Amazing staff, Leanne helped us every step of the way. I asked for things that they hadn’t done before, to dipped strawberries in the fisherman’s cottage, to rings under the seats and the LOVE letters under the tower. They did everything I asked and made me feel comfortable. The venue is breathtaking, I can’t believe I got the privilege to get married in a place like this. It still feels like a dream. Every bit of the venue is stunning and impressed every one of my guests, and to this day they are still saying it’s one of the best weddings they have ever been to, and this is down to this place and their amazing staff. Thank you for making my dreams come true. 

9th February 2026
Bride & Groom – Angharad & Graham

Staff were always welcoming and happy to answer questions and would check their answer with management if they were at all unsure. Everyone was super helpful, and our guests were very impressed with the way the food was served and the process was managed.

People have not stopped telling us how great the food was. There was plenty to go round and people loved it! The gluten-free meal provided was just as amazing.

Rachel is an asset to your team and worked so hard on the day and the morning after.

9th February 2026
Bride & Groom – Rebecca & Daniel

The house looked stunning throughout the day, and our guests commented on how beautiful the house was. Beautifully maintained gardens and grounds. Again, this was commented on how stunning they were. The bedrooms were beautiful and were all very clean.

I will never forget Gemma’s parting words as we left after visiting the venue “I look forward to taking your call when you give us a ring to book your date”. Gemma took her time; we weren’t rushed or ushered around at all. Nothing was too much trouble, and Gemma gave us plenty of time to explore everywhere, offering us time on our own to explore further if we wished. Gemma made us feel so welcome. Leez was the first venue we’d seen.

Rachel was incredible! I cannot put into words how absolutely exceptional Rachel was. I genuinely don’t think we would have had the wedding day that we had if it weren’t for Rachel. I turned around and made a comment to someone that I didn’t know the location of my phone. Like a fairy godmother, she appeared and said, “It’s here”. This happened at least 4 times. Having watched the wedding video, you see Rachel sneak into shop and fix something you didn’t know needed any attention, but she did.

There was so much food! Beautifully presented. Guests commented on how good it was.

9th February 2026
Bride & Groom – Imogen & James

Stunning house, well-kept, all guests were really impressed with it. The tasting evening was such a lovely experience, and our guests complimented our choices.

All the staff were incredible and accommodating. Rachel was excellent from start to finish. She was able to accommodate everything we wanted.

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