Old COurt HOtel & dining rOOmSymonds Yat West, Whitchurch, Herefordshire HR9 6DA

t. 01600 890367 e. reception@oldcourthotel.co.ukwww.oldcourthotel.co.uk

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lOCatiOn and direCtiOns

The Old Court Hotel is located within a few hundred yards of the A40 dual carriageway which easily connects to the M4 and M5 motorways. Symonds Yat is an ideal base from which to explore the Wye Valley - to visit the historic market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth and the world famous Tintern Abbey. The cities of Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester and Hereford are all within 45 minutes by car and nearby areas of outstanding natural beauty include the Royal Forest of Dean and the Brecon Beacons National Park.

At Symonds Yat West and within walking distance of the hotel we have the River Wye with boat trips and a host of other tourist attractions.

Weddings and FunCtiOns

A40Ross-on-Wye

Hereford

Gloucester

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Ledbury

Abergavenny

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to Cardiff

Newport

Chepstow

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MonmouthA40

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to London

to Bristol

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to Birmingham

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Tintern

Whitchurch

Monmouth

Goodrich

Ross-on-Wye

Coleford

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B4234River Wye

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Symonds Yat WestOld Court Hotel

Old Court Hotel

Jono and I want to thank you for thinking of using the Old Court Hotel for your wedding or function. Collectively we have over 40 years of experience in the industry, which ensures that we can cater for your every need. We tailor make our weddings to suit each individual Bride and Groom, although I do have some good hints and tips for you if you need them. I organise and run all the functions, so you know you can trust us with every detail needed to make your day run smoothly.

The Hotel itself has stood for more than 450 years, being built around 1570. Previous owners include Thomas Gwillim who was ADC to General Wolfe at the Battle of Quebec, and John Graves Simcoe who was the first Lt Governor of Upper Canada and the founder of the City of Toronto. As you wander around the hotel you can see that the hotel and its grounds have kept than olde worlde style and are a lovely setting for any occasion.

At the Old Court Hotel we are able to cater for civil weddings, as well as wedding receptions, birthdays, christenings and wakes.

We also have 22 en-suite rooms which include several with four poster beds. Additionally we have Four Poster Suites (situated in a converted barn next to the hotel), each suite has a separate Four Poster Bedroom, Bathroom Kitchen and Lounge/Dining Room, complete with real wood birning stove, flat screen television with DVD and Freeview channels.The Suites can also accommodate children - please ask for details. You can also utilise our self catering cottage, also within our grounds, which sleeps up to 8 people and can be let on a self catering basis for 4 or 7 days. Broadband is available plus WiFi in all the common areas downstairs within the hotel.

The gardens speak for themselves. Set in quiet surroundings of the hotel you can relax by the water feature or wander around taking in the well planted gardens with the hills in the background for peace and tranquility for those memorable wedding photos.

Victoria Smith-Milne (Proprietor)

WelCOme tO tHe Old COurt HOtel

The Old Court Hotel holds a Civil Ceremony Licence for couples to marry at the hotel. The Tudor Dining Room holds a maximum of 40 guests, or the Elizabethan Suite holds a maximum of 110 guests. The room charges are as follows:

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tudOr dining rOOm

Maximum of 40 Guests

april - septembersunday - tHursday £350.00Friday - saturday £450.00

OCtOber - marCHsunday - tHursday £250.00Friday - saturday £350.00

tHe elizabetHan suite

Maximum of 110 Guests

april - septembersunday - tHursday £450.00Friday - saturday £550.00

OCtOber - marCHsunday - tHursday £350.00Friday - saturday £450.00

Civil CeremOny

Please see below our basic menu options. As bride and groom you pick your favourite 2 items from each of the courses and then your guests pick their favourite for the day. Vegetarians we normally do as a 3rd option. Should you wish for a more “gastro” or a la carte menu for your wedding please just ask. We can cater for any taste or budget but it is impossible to list it all down in a brochure.

menu a - £37.50 pH

startersOld Court Fishcake with Seasonal Leaves and Balsamic Sauce

Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms mixed with Seasonal Leaves and served on Toasted CiabattaSoup of Your Choice (Meat or Vegetarian)

Fanned Honeydew Melon with Strawberry CoulisChicken Liver Parfait with Wholemeal Toast and Onion Marmalade

Atlantic Crayfish and Prawn Salad

mainsTraditional Pedigree Hereford Roast Beef

Sage & Onion Stuffed Roast Chicken BreastChicken Breast served with a sauce:

White Wine and Cream • Taragon • Tomato and Basil • Pesto and TomatoRoast Pork with Apple Sauce

Salmon Cushion with a Mustard and Dill Sauce

sWeetsSeasonal Fruit Salad

Traditional Sherry TrifleHomemade Profiteroles with warm Milk Chocolate Sauce

Choice of Seasonal CrumbleMilk Chocolate Mousse

Lemon Cheesecake

menu b - £47.50 pH

startersSmoked Scottish Salmon with Caperberries and Lemon

Tomato, Mozzerella and Basil SaladWelsh Rarebit

Smoked Chicken Breast with Mango and Orange SaladHomemade Duck Liver Pate with Wholemeal Toast and Onion Marmalade

Goat’s Cheese and Sunblush Tomato TartAntipasti

Smoked Pigeon Breast

mainsBraised Hereford Rump in Bourguignon Sauce

Duck Breast with Black Cherry SauceMushroom and Asparagus Rissotto

Lamb Shank with Mint JusChicken Breast wrapped in Bacon with a Blue Cheese Sauce

Pheasant Breast (Seasonal)Belly of Pork, Beef Wellington, Rack of Lamb or Venison Steak

sWeetsBaileys Cheesecake

Herefordshire Eton Mess (May to September only)Raspberry and Crème Fraîche Pavlova

Trio of Belgium Chocolate MousseHandmade Chocolate Brownie & Ice Cream

Poached Pears and Ice CreamLemon Tart

Wye Valley Cheese and Biscuits

For an alternative – why not select a selection of sausages and mashed potatoes for your guests or a selection of pies?

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Wedding breakFast paCkages Wedding breakFast paCkages

Wedding drinks paCkages

evening reCeptiOns at tHe Old COurt HOtel

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HOg Or lamb spit rOast

Why not try something different and have your own personal chef cook and carve you a whole pig, lamb, or even one of each. These would be accompanied with a soft floured bun,

mixed leaf salad, potato salad, apple and mint sauce.

buFFets

Across from the buffet menus there is a selection of additions which are individually priced per person, these are not substitutes

for the menu items. Choose the number of options required:

Selection of Finger Sandwiches Barbecued Chicken Wings

Thai Fish Cakes with a Lime Crème Fraîche Vegetable Crudities

Crisp Spiced Nachos and Dips Goats Cheese Crostini

Breaded Chicken Strips with a Herb Mayonnaise Vegetable Dim Sum with Plum Sauce

Mini Spicy Meatballs Ham Cornets filled with Cream Cheese and Chives

Scampi Tails in Breadcrumbs with Tartare Sauce Marinated Beef Skewers with Black Bean Sauce

Selection of Quiches Fresh Fish Goujons with Tartare Sauce

Cajun Chicken Drumsticks Crayfish, Prawn and Rocket Swirls

individually priCed buFFet additiOns

Our Traditional Fish and JointsOur Chefs can decorate Whole Salmons, Hams or Sirloin of

Beef to make a fantastic centre piece to your reception. Whole Poached Scotch Salmon

Whole Sirloin of Herefordshire Beef Whole Home Cured Ham

HOt items

Pedigree Hereford Beef Lasagne Thai Green Curry with Fragrant Rice

Chuck Wagon Chilli with Saffron Rice Breast of Chicken with Tarragon Sauce Mushroom Stroganoff with Penne Pasta

Chicken and Pasta with a rich Cream and Mushroom Sauce Sweet and Sour Pork with Vegetable and Egg Rice

Jacket Potatoes Minted New Potatoes

COld items

Freshly Poached Salmon Selection of Cured Meats

Coronation Chicken Sliced Sirloin of Beef

Poached Dressed Chicken Breast Home Cooked sliced Ham

Sliced Smoked Salmon

COld salads

Dressed Rice and Nut Salad Pasta with Pesto, Sundried Tomatoes and Mozzarella Cheese

New Potato Salad Traditional Coleslaw

Beetroot and Spring Onion Salad Grated Carrot and Orange Salad

Mediterranean Vegetable Couscous Salad Cucumber and Mint Yoghurt Salad

Greek Feta Cheese and Olives Mixed Salad

COrkage CHarges

Bottles of wine - £10.00 per bottle Champagne or Sparkling Wine - £20.00 per bottle

CHOiCe a

Sparkling Wine (125ml) or Orange Juice or Wine (175ml)House Wine (175ml)

Sparkling Wine for the Toast (125ml)

CHOiCe b

House Champagne (125ml) or Orange Juice or Wine (175ml)House Wine (175ml)

Champagne for the Toast (125ml)

CHOiCe C

Veuve Clicquot (125ml) or Orange Juice or Wine (175ml) House Wine (175ml)

Veuve Clicquot for the Toast (125ml)

CHOiCe d

Sparkling Wine (125ml) or Orange Juice or Wine (175ml) ½ Bottle of House Wine

Sparkling Wine for the Toast (125ml)

CHOiCe e

House Champagne (125ml) or Orange Juice or Wine (175ml) ½ Bottle of House Wine

Champagne for the Toast (125ml)

CHOiCe F

Veuve Clicquot (125ml) or Orange Juice or Wine (175ml) ½ Bottle of House Wine

Veuve Clicquot for the Toast (125ml)