Willowbrook Park - Willowbrook Park 15 Vaile Road
Wedding venue | New Zealand | Willowbrook Park - Willowbrookpark.co.nz
Willowbrook Park is a Georgian Manor House set in 25 acres of grounds. Weddings - Birthdays - Anniversaries - High Teas. Boutique Accommodation for up to 6 people.
About Willowbrook Park
Peter and David Lord Cowell are a couple with a passion for hospitality, gracious living, and running their traditional English country estate & manor house.
David is a doctor, and the Creative Director of Willowbrook Park. He loves classical art, architecture, music, interior design, gardening and farming. Together with Peter he designed the Manor and Gardens at Willowbrook Park, and created the Rare Breeds Farm.
Peter is the Managing Director of Willowbrook Park, and a Licensed Wedding Celebrant. He grew up in the south of England, being educated at Canterbury Cathedral Choir school, where he was head chorister, before going to the King's School and then on to study Theology at Cambridge University. After theological training and ordination in the Church of England he worked as an Anglican priest for 25 years. He too enjoys classical art and music and is a keen chorister, pianist, and flautist.
The couple met in 2002 when David was working in the emergency department at The Royal London. Peter shifted to NZ in 2008 so they could start a new life together in the country.
The following year they bought the site of Willowbrook Park, 25 acres of bare land which had once been an apple orchard. Together they set to work drafting plans for the house and architectural features, as well as creating a plan for the landscape gardens which were designed in the manner of the 18th century English style.
For 7 years they spent all their spare time setting out the gardens and creating the landscaping themselves, with the help of a team of devoted friends. In total they have planted over 15,000 trees, bushes and plants to create a collection of stunning themed gardens and outdoor rooms, blended harmoniously with the surrounding countryside.
After 3 years of construction, the jewel of Willowbrook - The Manor - was finally completed in 2016. Since then it has featured in numerous publications and has been used as a venue for fashion shoots, Bollywood films, and music videos...
Contact Willowbrook Park
| Address : | Willowbrook Park 15 Vaile Road, Newstead 3286, New Zealand |
| Phone : | 📞 +78 |
| Postal code : | 3286 |
| Website : | http://www.willowbrookpark.co.nz/ |
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Bridie Rose Photography on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Unparalleled style, elegance and service at Willowbrook Park. Will always remember how kind Peter & David were and the standard of excellence that they keep. Highly recommend as a wedding venue
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Simon Nyika on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ My wife and I recently got married at Willowbrook and I couldn't be more highly complimentary of the whole experience. From the moment you go through the gates, you feel like this is going to be special, and Willowbrook does not disappoint. We felt as if we were entering a genteel and elegant time and space reserved for the very fortunate. Peter our host was warm, sensitive and so accommodating and made sure we lacked for nothing. Treat yourself to the best.
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Catharine Neike on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a beautiful English estate style place to stay and be treated to a Lords and Ladies experience. You will find yourself taken back in time to when afternoon tea is served in the conservatory. Perfect place for a wedding, an afternoon tea or a garden party.....
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Dan K on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An absolutely beautiful Estate! Have been multiple times now to photograph weddings and everytime I'm speechless at how gorgeous the place is, can never get bored of all the details and different areas this place has to offer!
And needless to say, Peter and David are just such lovely souls that you can't help but fall in love with them and their Home!
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Rob & Sarah Wilson on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I went with friends and had a great time but for $39 a head the food and drinks weren’t worth it but the company of our friends were
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kylie-ann roughan on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love coming to Willowbrook for any clients who need hair and makeup done for their events. This is a dream come true venue with the most amazing owners. Peter is always welcoming and friendly and makes sure we as vendors have the best area to work in. My dream is to personally have a weekend away there with my hubby ?
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Jean Mort on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Thank you Peter for making mine and Barry's day of surprises so wonderful. Nothing was a problem, including plates for two vegans. The standard of your professionalism was second to none. I can't recommend this venue highly enough.
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Mary Sunleigh on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Really loved the look of this place and if you’re after photos to gaze at forever then this is it, there’s not many other spots in the Antipodes that look like little England.
Being 1.9m tall I did have to attempt to sleep diagonally because the bed was unusually short…which meant my wife was confined to a corner:(
Peter was a very good host and obviously cares deeply about his guest’s comfort but overall I would definitely rate this as a fantastic place to get married or have high tea.
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