The Blazing Donkey Country Hotel

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Moderate (££)
Up to 250
27 Bedrooms
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Description

Blazing Donkey boasts a breathtaking setting for a perfect wedding. Our niche is original, fun, made-to-measure weddings has firmly established us as a first choice venue for weddings in Kent. Well off the beaten track and set in two glorious acres of lovingly tended grounds, privacy and exclusivity to your wedding is guaranteed. Your guests will be blown away by our romantic, exclusive, ambient venue that provides a blissful atmosphere for your dream wedding. Located just outside the historic town of Sandwich, on the beautiful East coast of Kent, Blazing Donkey is perfectly set within easy reach of East Sussex, Essex, Surrey & London for those looking for a truly uninterrupted & exclusive rural wedding rural location.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Richard & Sherry Martin
You are invited and welcome to join us for a complimentary lunch or dinner during your viewing visit.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1992
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
25

Overview of The Blazing Donkey Country Hotel

Wedding Venue Type
Countryside Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
250
Reception Capacity
250
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
27
Sleeps No. of People
60
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Dancefloor Available
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Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
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Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
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Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
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Reviews for The Blazing Donkey Country Hotel
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Wedding: June
July 2024
Avoid at all cost

I will start the as congratulations to my friends who got married. For the Ham Gardens or the blazing donkey witch ever name you want to go under these days to cover yourself. I know for a fact the the happy couple are not so happy with the experience they had from your company and the money they spent on what wa ment to be the best day of there lives. First off when they pay for a wedding planner in there wedding and they go off and you do see her for ages because she is sorting her child out to go to 2 birthday party not on it's not very professional for starters all the venue they payed for was a lot cleaner and tidyer when they visited the first time there was no holes in the floor the dance floor was not lifted as shown in the pictures. The bride was told to set up a playlist for her wedding day witch she did for her bridesmaids to walk down the the wrong song, once again not professional. The couple have said when the taster they had was beautiful but coming to the on the day was not what they expected at all it was under cooked in all aspects they didn't want to kick up a fuss as they were trying to enjoy there day also the wedding planner was no were to be seen. The bar staff was serving under age children there was 15 year old girls being served with out being asked for ID but a Young lad who was 18 got asked not professional again. The bride had fallen over on the morning when trying to sort out the gazebo as the flooring has holes init. The couple had asked about there deposit back as they got up the morning after the wedding to help the staff clean up as it was very hot in the gazebo and got told by the owner they wouldn't be getting there deposit back witch is not fair maybe they should lose there licence for serving alcohol to 15 year olds with out asking for ID because they are female being served by a young male bar staff. I would AVOID not worth the money this couple has payed they haven't kicked up as fuss because they are stressed and frustrated on the standard and service they was provided. There are other members of this party witch are not happy either. They were told there deposit what was put on after paying the full amount for the wedding was for damages witch was not the true at all. SO PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY &AVOID I do hope the not so happy couple get there deposit back as they have worked very hard to get there perfect wedding day and didn't get that at all. And the parents of the children that were being served under age will be looking into what will happen next.

Patricia
Wedding: March
March 2024
Thanks for such a wonderful day!

My son got married here and I have to say the whole experience was just perfection - Thank you!

Abi
Wedding: March
March 2024
Great Venue!

Great Venue!

Clair McDonald
Happy couple married in June
November 2018
Our Wedding Day

An amazing day was had by all . Our wedding planner Jen was outstanding & all the staff worked so hard . A beautiful venue !

Louise & Kristian
Happy couple married in August
November 2018
Best day of my life

The blazing donkey really looked after us on our wedding day... The wedding planner Jen went above & beyond...

Location & Contact Details for The Blazing Donkey Country Hotel

Wedding Venue Address
Hay Hill, Ham, Sandwich, Kent, CT14 0ED, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Blazing Donkey Country Hotel?

Our best and most memorable wedding was that of Joan, grandmother of the owners. Joan married John who in 1998 were the first ever couple to be married outdoors in Kent. Joan and John were both in their mid 80's when they married!

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

Send save the date cards out as soon as you can!

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

An ex-royal marine bandsman from Deal was surprised by his wife when the Royal Marines Band of Deal arrived and played to the couple and their guests on the lawn directly after they were pronounced husband and wife. Not a dry eye in the house.

Describe The Blazing Donkey Country Hotel in 5 adjectives

Idiosyncratic, pretty, relaxed, stylish, fun

Where’s the best photo spot at The Blazing Donkey Country Hotel?

Anywhere in our beautifully tended gardens or in the Winter beside the inglenook fireplace

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Blazing Donkey Country Hotel?

Most recently much of the cast from Game of Thrones who knew the film-director groom

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini-sliders

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Crispy bacon bap

What is The Blazing Donkey Country Hotel most unique feature?

Idyllic rural setting

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our amazing "nothings' too much trouble" team of staff...
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