About Coombe Lodge
OUR ETHOS
Coombe Lodge is part of a story, of a committed team with a love of creating unforgettable moments, exceptional events and not settling for second best.
We don't do average!
Our Mission
It's about building something that we are proud of, but importantly something which our guests will be amazed by. All of this is based on a foundation of honesty, value, transparency and trust.
Integrity is everything to us and we love, and are proud to work in hospitality.
We champion local suppliers and producers. Our founder, Andy, has a background in agriculture, and so he's particularly passionate about food ethics. This core belief and value transcends throughout the team who are always seeking the best quality local food and drink providers.
Our Team
Consistently delivering brilliant events, and gaining such lovely feedback from our clients, is in no small way down to the dedicated team that we are lucky enough to work with. From the talented group of craftsmen and decorators that meticulously refurbished the house, to our imaginative kitchen team, enthusiastic housekeepers and groundsmen, and of course the events team, all of whom work attentively to ensure that there is always a warm welcome to all who come to Coombe Lodge.
The thing that every one of our team members has in common - they care, and take immense pride in all they do.
Our History
Coombe Lodge, Blagdon was commissioned by the Will's family and designed by architect Sir George Oatley. In his lifetime Oatley was the creator of many notable buildings in and around Bristol, including Bristol Royal Infirmary and the J.S. Fry & Sons chocolate factory. A large proportion of his work was commissioned by the Wills family; probably the most famous of all being the imposing Wills Memorial Building at Bristol University.
The house later became a further education staff college, before being given a new lease of life when it was taken over by the team at PM Hospitality and sensitively transformed into the wonderful, contemporary venue you see today.
Stylish, but relaxed, Coombe Lodge still retains the elegance of its past, including the distinctive limed oak panelling found on the ground floor and staircase.
The House
Constructed from distinctive Bath stone, with a Cotswold stone roof, Coombe Lodge was designed as an E-shaped Jacobean house by the distinguished architect Sir George Oatley.
