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Price: £650 – £1,000
Guests: 120
Description
Description
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that combines rustic charm with timeless elegance, The Mill at Elstead in Surrey’s beautiful countryside is a perfect choice. Set beside the peaceful River Wey, this 17th-century converted watermill offers a unique and serene backdrop for your special day. From original exposed beams to a working water wheel and stunning grounds, the venue creates an unforgettable setting for both intimate ceremonies and larger celebrations.
Ceremony and Reception Spaces
The Mill at Elstead is fully licensed for weddings, so you can enjoy your entire day in one gorgeous location. You’ll find two distinct spaces, each with its own character, to suit your style and guest list:
- The Cygnet Room: Located on the first floor, this spacious room offers beautiful views of the river and gardens. It’s perfect for larger ceremonies with up to 72 guests, wedding breakfasts seating up to 90, and evening receptions for as many as 120 people. Features include a private bar, dark hardwood floors, and charming brick details that add warmth and character.
- The Cromwell Room: For a more intimate vibe, the ground-floor Cromwell Room is cosy and rustic, complete with an inglenook fireplace and exposed wooden beams. It comfortably hosts up to 26 guests, making it ideal for close-knit celebrations.
Catering and Refreshments
Your wedding feast is in expert hands with the in-house team from Fuller's Kitchen. They craft exceptional menus using locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, focusing on classic English pub dishes with a modern twist. To complement your meal, the bar offers a wide range of drinks—from traditional cask-conditioned ales to a sophisticated cocktail selection—ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Photography and Grounds
The Mill’s grounds are a photographer’s dream. Capture your wedding portraits among the beautiful orchard by the mill pond, cross the charming entrance bridge, or pose under the lit archway for romantic evening shots. Plus, the resident ducks, swans, and herons often make a delightful appearance, adding a magical countryside touch to your photos.
Key Venue Details
- Historic 17th-century watermill with rustic yet elegant interiors
- Licensed for civil ceremonies—host your entire wedding day on-site
- Evening receptions accommodate up to 120 guests
- In-house catering focused on seasonal, locally-sourced produce
- Facilities available for live bands and DJs
- Pet-friendly—bring your furry friends along to celebrate
- On-site parking available for you and your guests
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Conor McLaughlin
Congratulations on your engagement! This is going to be such a special time for you both and I would love to introduce you to our venue and guide you towards the special day itself.
Please reach out with any questions you may have or ask about a viewing. It would be a pleasure to meet with you and spend a moment to explore The Mill and speak about what we can provide to ensure your wedding is as memorable as it deserves to be.
I very much look forward to your enquiry!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
12
Overview of The Mill at Elstead
Wedding Venue Type
Pub / Restaurant
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
140
Pricing for The Mill at Elstead
Pricing for The Mill at Elstead
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
The Cygnet Suite at The Mill at Elstead offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern elegance, set in a stunning countryside location in Surrey. This versatile venue accommodates up to 120 guests and features everything you need for your dream wedding.
The suite includes its own private bar and lounge, a dedicated ceremony room, and a spacious dining area. The mezzanine level provides an additional unique space, while the dance floor ensures your celebration continues into the night. Step outside to enjoy the riverside garden, perfect for outdoor ceremonies or photos.
With large windows that flood the space with natural light and a flexible layout to suit any style, The Cygnet Suite is the ideal setting for both intimate and larger celebrations. Our experienced wedding team is on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly, while exclusive use of the venue gives you a truly personal experience. On-site accommodation adds convenience for your guests.
Whether you're looking for an elegant indoor affair or a scenic outdoor celebration, The Cygnet Suite at The Mill at Elstead provides the perfect backdrop for your special day.
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- MMatthew & Georgia30/06/2025Dream wedding with lots of ducks! Dream wedding with lots of ducks!Conor showed us around, gave us all the information we needed including availability, pricing etc. and providing us with full transparency which allowed us to check everything against our budget. We got married on 13th June 2025 and the day was incredible, it couldn’t have been better. We loved every minute, all staff were helpful and Conor ran the day smoothly and made us feel so at ease. I even got to feed the ducks in my wedding dress, which was honestly a once in a lifetime experience.Conor showed us around, gave us all the information we needed including availability, pricing etc. and providing us with full transparency which allowed us to check everything against our budget. We got married on 13th June 2025 and the day was incredible, it couldn’t have been better. We loved every minute, all staff were helpful and Conor ran the day smoothly and made us feel so at ease. I even got to feed the ducks in my wedding dress, which was honestly a once in a lifetime experience.
- KKirsty & Pete19/06/2025We wholeheartedly recommend The Mill to any coupleWe wholeheartedly recommend The Mill to any coupleIt exceeded all of our expectations and it was an unforgettable experience for us and our loved ones. The whole team put so much effort into making the day so special and ensuring everything ran smoothly. The venue itself is full of charm and the stunning grounds provided the most beautiful backdrop for our celebration. The food was incredible and received rave reviews from all of our guests! A special thank you to Conor who went above and beyond to accommodate all of our requests. It exceeded all of our expectations and it was an unforgettable experience for us and our loved ones. The whole team put so much effort into making the day so special and ensuring everything ran smoothly. The venue itself is full of charm and the stunning grounds provided the most beautiful backdrop for our celebration. The food was incredible and received rave reviews from all of our guests! A special thank you to Conor who went above and beyond to accommodate all of our requests.
- HHannah & Andrew17/06/2025Thank you so much for everything Thank you so much for everythingI just wanted to send a message to say a massive thank you for Saturday. We had an absolutely amazing day and everything went so well, which is of course all down to you and your team. I wanted to let you know that everyone thought the venue was absolutely gorgeous and they were all absolutely raving about the food! (I also loved the food and was upset I couldn't squeeze more in while I was wearing that dress). You did an absolutely amazing jobI just wanted to send a message to say a massive thank you for Saturday. We had an absolutely amazing day and everything went so well, which is of course all down to you and your team. I wanted to let you know that everyone thought the venue was absolutely gorgeous and they were all absolutely raving about the food! (I also loved the food and was upset I couldn't squeeze more in while I was wearing that dress). You did an absolutely amazing job
- ZZ & R05/06/2025Thank you!Thank you!We had an absolutely wonderful day, only made possible by your wonderful team at the Mill. We were so impressed with all of the staff - everyone was attentive, polite and professional, and the day ran smoothly and without stress. I wanted to make particular mention of the gentleman who seemed to be the floor manager on the day - I did not get his name, nor had met him before, but he was amazing, and really helped us keep things to time and ensure everything went smoothly Thank youWe had an absolutely wonderful day, only made possible by your wonderful team at the Mill. We were so impressed with all of the staff - everyone was attentive, polite and professional, and the day ran smoothly and without stress. I wanted to make particular mention of the gentleman who seemed to be the floor manager on the day - I did not get his name, nor had met him before, but he was amazing, and really helped us keep things to time and ensure everything went smoothly Thank you
- AA & N05/06/2025Special in every waySpecial in every wayWe had our wedding here and everything was perfect! The staff were utterly brilliant and everyone had a fantastic day. Best day of our life. The food was tasty and well presented, no one was left hungry. Beautiful setting, beautiful hospitality beautiful dayWe had our wedding here and everything was perfect! The staff were utterly brilliant and everyone had a fantastic day. Best day of our life. The food was tasty and well presented, no one was left hungry. Beautiful setting, beautiful hospitality beautiful day
- AAmy & Rob30/05/2025A perfect wedding day. A perfect wedding day.We just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your hard work making our wedding day perfect. We had such a great day and felt very relaxed in your capable hands. And all the extra touches including the cake knife and menus made it so special. Thanks again and hope the rest of your summer weddings go well! We will be back down for a pint of jubel very soon. Amy & Rob We just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your hard work making our wedding day perfect. We had such a great day and felt very relaxed in your capable hands. And all the extra touches including the cake knife and menus made it so special. Thanks again and hope the rest of your summer weddings go well! We will be back down for a pint of jubel very soon. Amy & Rob
- Mike & Karen18/04/2025With heartfelt thanksWith heartfelt thanksA huge thank you to Conor and the team at The Mill for providing the most magical wedding day we could have imagined. On the day itself, the team were so attentive to our every need. We were guided by Conor every step of the way and the day went without any problem at all. The food and the service were excellent. The Mill is a beautiful venue full of charm and ambience and we honestly wouldn’t have changed a single thing. We loved every second and will remember it forever. A huge thank you to Conor and the team at The Mill for providing the most magical wedding day we could have imagined. On the day itself, the team were so attentive to our every need. We were guided by Conor every step of the way and the day went without any problem at all. The food and the service were excellent. The Mill is a beautiful venue full of charm and ambience and we honestly wouldn’t have changed a single thing. We loved every second and will remember it forever.
- SScott Douglas James Wilson-Clark14/04/2023we just recently celebrated our wedding anniversary here and the staff were out standing very helpful and so full of positive smiles and so happy to help uswe just recently celebrated our wedding anniversary here and the staff were out standing very helpful and so full of positive smiles and so happy to help uswe just recently celebrated our wedding anniversary here and the staff were out standing very helpful and so full of positive smiles and so happy to help us... we had stake oh oh wow the best stake we have ever tasted better then miller and Carter and better then stake I have had in Vegas just so juice . I will defo be returning here for more nights 12 out of 10.we just recently celebrated our wedding anniversary here and the staff were out standing very helpful and so full of positive smiles and so happy to help us... we had stake oh oh wow the best stake we have ever tasted better then miller and Carter and better then stake I have had in Vegas just so juice . I will defo be returning here for more nights 12 out of 10.
- RRobyn Haynes14/04/2023We came across this place from a recommendations from a friend who lives nearby nd have been a few times for food which is always deliciousWe came across this place from a recommendations from a friend who lives nearby nd have been a few times for food which is always deliciousWe came across this place from a recommendations from a friend who lives nearby nd have been a few times for food which is always delicious. We liked it so much that we decided to have our wedding reception there this year and we had an absolutely amazing time. The food was really good and there was lots of it, the bar staff were very helpful and attentive and Leah was particularly good and had the genius idea of moving the prosecco to do it with the speeches and the dance which worked really well. All the guests said how lovely the venue was and they all said they had the best night!. Rosie was very helpful, friendly and professional at co-ordinating everything for us and planning the event.We came across this place from a recommendations from a friend who lives nearby nd have been a few times for food which is always delicious. We liked it so much that we decided to have our wedding reception there this year and we had an absolutely amazing time. The food was really good and there was lots of it, the bar staff were very helpful and attentive and Leah was particularly good and had the genius idea of moving the prosecco to do it with the speeches and the dance which worked really well. All the guests said how lovely the venue was and they all said they had the best night!. Rosie was very helpful, friendly and professional at co-ordinating everything for us and planning the event.
Location & Contact Details for The Mill at Elstead
Location & Contact Details for The Mill at Elstead
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What types of wedding ceremonies can be hosted at The Mill at Elstead?
The Mill at Elstead is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, allowing you to host your entire wedding day—ceremony, wedding breakfast, and evening reception—all in one beautiful location within the Surrey countryside.
How many guests can The Mill at Elstead accommodate for weddings?
The venue offers two distinct spaces:
- The Cygnet Room: Suitable for up to 72 guests for ceremonies, seating 90 for wedding breakfasts, and 120 for evening receptions.
- The Cromwell Room: An intimate space accommodating up to 26 guests, perfect for smaller celebrations.
What makes the setting of The Mill at Elstead unique for wedding photography?
The Mill's picturesque grounds feature a charming orchard by the mill pond, a quaint entrance bridge, and a lit archway perfect for romantic evening photos. You'll also find resident ducks, swans, and herons adding a magical countryside ambiance to your wedding portraits.
Is catering provided at The Mill at Elstead, and what kind of menu can couples expect?
The in-house catering team from Fuller's Kitchen specializes in menus crafted with locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. They focus on classic English pub dishes with a modern twist, ensuring delicious and memorable dining experiences for you and your guests.
Are there facilities for music and entertainment at the venue?
Yes, The Mill at Elstead offers facilities suitable for live bands and DJs, making it easy to celebrate with music and entertainment throughout your wedding day and evening reception.
Can we bring pets to our wedding at The Mill at Elstead?
Absolutely! The Mill at Elstead is pet-friendly, so you can include your furry friends as part of your special day celebrations.
What are the parking options for guests attending weddings at The Mill at Elstead?
The venue provides on-site parking facilities for both you and your guests, ensuring convenient and hassle-free arrival and departure on your wedding day.
What architectural features contribute to the venue's rustic charm?
The Mill is a historic 17th-century converted watermill featuring original exposed wooden beams, a working water wheel, charming brick details, dark hardwood floors, and an inglenook fireplace, all combining rustic charm with timeless elegance.
Is the venue suitable for both intimate and larger weddings?
Yes, The Mill at Elstead caters to a range of wedding sizes, from intimate celebrations in the cosy Cromwell Room accommodating up to 26 guests, to larger events in the spacious Cygnet Room that can host up to 120 guests for evening receptions.
Where is The Mill at Elstead located?
The Mill at Elstead is situated in Surrey's beautiful countryside beside the peaceful River Wey. The address is GU8 6LE, Godalming, Surrey, England, GB, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop for your wedding day.
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