Our Testimonials

Just celebrated my 70th birthday at Houldsworth Golf club, what a fantastic time everybody had, everything from the venue the catering and the DJ were spot on, a special thank you to Clare and her team, Clare’s advice and expertise made the evening an extra special event for us, everybody has said what a fantastic venue it was and how much they enjoyed the buffet, all the staff were welcoming and friendly, I could go on and on about how memorable it was, thanks again Clare and your team.

Grahame and Barbara Gould x

Grahame and Barbara Gould August 18, 2019

Have just celebrated my 60th birthday party at Houldsworth golf club and have to say what a wonderful night we had. The food was fabulous everybody commented on how delicious it was. The room was tastefully decorated and a good time was had by all. Have to say Angela and Claire and the team were fantastic would not hesitate to have a celebration here again.

Thanks again.

Nuala and Al Faulkner xx

Nuala Faulkner April 21, 2017

A huge "Thank you" to Clare, Angela and the Team, our daughters' christening was perfect, and the food and venue was a big hit with our guest, we wouldn't hesitate to use the venue again.

Many Thanks

Helen, Nick, Hattie & Penny Phillips

Helen Phillips February 6, 2017

First of all I can not thank Claire and Angela enough as they did a fantastic job with the room, decorations and the food was amazing every guest we had said how nice the food was and how good they were at catering for different options of food. I would recommend anyone to get married here all the bar staff and all the waiters/ waitresses were also amazing. Just a big thanks and to let you no I had the best day and night we could have ever imagined to have so thank you x x x x

Donna and Adam Fairhurst

January 12, 2017

Just want to say what a wonderful night we had last night. Nothing was too much trouble for the Bay Tree Team and I would not hesitate to recommend them and this venue for any social function. The food and full service provided was simply brilliant.

Paul and Suzanne Barnes

January 12, 2017

What a fantastic venue for our wedding day! Many thanks to the team at Houldsworth Golf Club for making our day so memorable. Special thanks to Clare and Angela who have been brilliant and really looked after us. I now regard them as good friends. The food was gorgeous and I can't imagine having a better day anywhere else. Many thanks again!

Colin and Christina Murphy
Wedding Reception

 

Colin and Christina Murphy January 12, 2017

I had my 60th party on Friday,Angela and Clare made it amazing.they had thought of everything,it was the easiest party I have had. The venue is stunning and spotlessly clean the staff really helpful. The buffet was gorgeous and everyone had a good time.

Lots of my friends were impressed by the venue and lovely staff and have expressed interest in booking..thanks again Clare and Angela,I had a night to remember.

Bobbie Stanhope
60th birthday

August 9, 2016

We held our UK wedding reception at houldsworth golf club a couple of weeks ago. It was a fantastic evening and everything was well run and organised by the wonderful Clare and Angela! The food was lovely and the bar staff were great. Such a lovely venue too and I was so pleased we got to make full use of the terrace! I would certainly recommend hiring this room for any occasion. Thank you all so much!

Mr and Mrs Willock
Wedding reception 24th June 2016

August 9, 2016

We recently had our twin Daughters 21st celebration and it was an amazing evening. Everyone commented on what a great venue it was and a real hidden gem! but more importantly how amazing the food was and how fantastic the staff were. Thank you Clare and Angela of Bay tree for all you did to make the evening such a memorable occasion for all your advice and help getting the room ready. Your food was first class and you went above and beyond what was expected. Nothing was too much trouble for you, couldn't have done it all without you! Already booked our son's 21st for next year!

Joanne and Mike

July 11, 2016

We can't thank Angela, Claire and the team at the Houldsworth enough for all that they have done for our wedding party. They were so accommodating,fun and all the food was amazing. Our guests commented on what a lovely venue it was, how lovely the food was and how lovely you guys were. Thanks ever so much. We will certainly book again for future events xxxxxxxx

- Stuart & Rachel Eno

July 11, 2016

Dear Clare & Angela ,
On behalf of st Elizabeth's women's Guild I would like to thank everyone involved in our wonderful afternoon tea yesterday.
All our members were full of praise about the food , hospitality and lovely setting both inside and out.
Thank you all once again for a very memorable afternoon!

- Liz Revile, St Elizabeth's Women's Guild

May 25, 2016

I had my 50th birthday celebrations last week and it was a huge success! Thanks so much to Angela and Clare and the whole team for a fantastic night. Everyone was very complimentary about the delicious food and the whole atmosphere of the venue, and we were very lucky it was a pleasant evening so guests could enjoy being on the balcony too! I'd thoroughly recommend this venue because of the warmth and helpfulness of the team, the quality of the food and service and the lovely location.

Thank you so much again to you all! I will always remember this party as will my family and all my guests.

Best wishes, Delia xx

Delia Goodwin, 50th birthday party

May 17, 2016

We recently held our little girls Christening at the club. What an excellent choice we made. The venue is fabulous & the room very welcoming for all our guests. A special mention and thank you to Clare and Angela for all the organisation and hard work with the buffet & room set up. It would be unfair to miss out the other members of staff who worked that day behind the bar & serving the buffet, the service was excellent.

Several of our guests hadn't been to the club before and we received so many compliments on the venue and especially the buffet. We can't wait for the next 'do' at the club and would recommend for all occasions.

A big thank you for making our little girls big day a fabulous success. Stephen & Siobhan xxx

Siobhan Doherty, Christening April 2016

May 10, 2016

A funeral may not appear to be an appropriate social event to review but I really feel that anyone who may be considering holding a 'do' a 'wake' or a 'celebration of life ' at this venue then you couldn't choose anywhere more appropriate.

Clare, Angela and their Team provided a truly great buffet, and nothing was too much trouble. These ladies know their stuff and all in a perfect setting..

Thankyou so much and I have had so many compliments about your buffet that I wanted to pass this on to you all.

Jane Barber

April 21, 2016

We recently held our little girls Christening at the club. What an excellent choice we made. The venue is fabulous & the room very welcoming for all our guests. A special mention and thank you to Clare and Angela for all the organisation and hard work with the buffet & room set up. It would be unfair to miss out the other members of staff who worked that day behind the bar & serving the buffet, the service was excellent. Several of our guests hadn't been to the club before
and we received so many compliments on the venue and especially the buffet. We can't wait for the next 'do' at the club and would recommend for all occasions.

A big thank you for making our little girls big day a fabulous success.

Stephen & Siobhan xxx
Christening April 2016

April 21, 2016

We have just had a fab 50th party at Houldsworth and want to thank Claire, Angela and their brill team for all their hard work - the venue is great, the food is fantastic and the staff are superb. Thank you so much - we really appreciated how much effort you put in.

- Julie and Damien

October 28, 2015

First of all I can not thank Claire and Angela enough as they did a fantastic job with the room, decorations and the food was amazing every gust we had said how nice the food was and how good they were at catering for different options of food. I would recommend anyone to get married here all the staff and all the waiters/waitresses were so amazing. Just a big thanks to let you know I had the best day and night we could have ever imagined to have so thank you xxxx

Donna & Adam Fairhurst August 31, 2015

A big thank you to Clare, Angela and all the staff who made our evening so enjoyable.
From our initial enquiry onwards the whole event was dealt with in an efficient and thoughtful way.
The venue is lovely with the golf course view an impressive surprise. All of our guests commented on the quality of the food, I just wish we had had a chance to taste it too !
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Houldsworth Golf Club to others.

Sally and Mike Moore

August 5, 2015

A big thank you to Angela, Claire and team for making the evening so special. We've been inundated with positive comments about the venue - both inside and out on the balcony - and everyone thought the food was not only delicious, but beautifully presented.
You made everything run so smoothly - it made turning 50 a fabulous experience!

Karen Moorcroft, 50th Birthday Party

July 6, 2015

First of all we cannot thank Clare and Angela enough for the fabulous day we had it was beyond our expectations they organised everything perfectly and the food was amazing, thankyou!

Sarah and Craig, Wedding

July 6, 2015

To Angela , Clare & all the staff at Houldsworth Golf Club, both myself & Paul want to thank you for all the hard work you put in to making our way day so special.

Kelly & Paul Rudyard,
Wedding ceremony & reception Sunday 21st June 2015

July 6, 2015

Thank you so much to all the team, especially Angela and Claire. We couldn't have done this without you. The night was amazing and the food was lovely, and all arranged expertly with only 3 weeks notice, you are fantastic. Thank you for your recommendations for the decorations and the DJ, they were both great and it took so much pressure off us that you had all this at your fintertips. Would definitly recommend the venue and the whole team for special celebrations, you are professionals!

Christine Maxwell
Surprise 50th Birthday Party

July 6, 2015

Weding Reception 2 May 15
Well what can we say, Angelia and Claire you are the best in the business thank you so much for all your hard work and thank you for making our day extra special, the meal and buffet were fabulous and everyone said how good it was, mum and dad were extremely impressed with the organisation of the day, we would highly recommend you to every one we know.

We can't thank you enough for what you did for us girls. Keep up the good work and good luck for the future. Thank you again for everything it was a fabulous day you did us proud.

Sara Darren

May 2, 2015

To Angela, Claire and the team at Houldsworth Golf Club

Firstly, a massive thank you on behalf of Steve and I, for our recently held wedding (25 April 2015) at Houldsworth Golf Club.
We booked the wedding in May of last year and were totally impressed with Angela and Claire and their professionalism. What seemed a daunting process, was made simple and stress free! No request was refused, and their recommendations for the Wedding Singer, DJ and room linen hire meant that I could concentrate on all the other numerous things that needed organising.

On the day, the rooms looked amazing, and again Angela and Claire were there to alleviate any last minute angst that Steve and I felt.
Since the wedding, friends and family have been bombarding us with their praise for the choice of venue, quality and quantity of the buffet, so much so, that even though a large proportion of guests travelled over from Wales, they all want us to renew our vows next year(bit soon I think) and hold it at the same place, just so that they can do it all over again!

Both Steve and I would not hesitate in recommending the Golf Club for any celebration you may have, and in fact you would have to go a long way to better it.

Steve & Deborah Thomas

April 25, 2015

A huge thank you to Claire, Angela and all the staff at Houldsworth golf club for making Joshua's 18 birthday party so fantastic and special . Everyone was so attentive to all our needs and Joshua was made to feel
Very at ease and special( he has a learning disability and that doesn't happen everywhere !!)
The food was gorgeous.

Thank you all so much for making Joshua's party so special

Love
Tracy Creighton x

February 28, 2015

Massive thanks to Clare and Angela who made our wedding day very special. You are both truly wonderful women and i would reccomend you for any event!!!!! Thank you again for making the planning of the day so easy. The food was brilliant and the room look stunning, neither of you cou could have done anything more!!!

Andy and Lizzie stevens

February 21, 2015

This is a HUGE thank you to Clare and Angela for the way in which you dealt with my husband's funeral party.
More people than expected arrived but it didn't faze you in any way. Everyone was given a lovely meal with desserts to choose from and the food was delicious! The whole event was made really stress- free for me with your friendly and very professional approach to the day. Thank you SO much and thanks also to the waitresses and all your team. A definite 10 out of 10!

Shirley Boardman

February 4, 2015

Dear Angela & Clare , thank you so very much for making our wedding day so special. Everything was perfect as I knew it would be, and knowing that you both sorted everything out for us it helped us to relax & enjoy our day even more
Thanks again

Julie & Mick - Stockport

December 21, 2014

Dear Clare & Angela , many thanks for doing such a wonderful buffet for our party night, we had a great night.
Thanks so much
Love

Sam & The Theatre Dance Workshop

December 10, 2014

Clare & Angela , thank you so much , we are so grateful for all you have done for us to make this a memorable evening. You are both wonderful ladies & I can't recommend you enough.

Love & best wishes

Tina, Andy , Demi , Keely, & Roy

December 10, 2014

Hi just to say thank you to you both and your team we all had a great night the food was excellent the whole set up was just great many thanks again Janet & Gordon Barnes xxx

Janet & Gordon Barnes retirement party - Flixton

December 10, 2014

We recently had our wedding reception at the golf club and couldn't have asked for anything better; Clare and Angela were amazing and took all the stress out of the preparation.. Often thinking of things we hadn't! Would recommend this venue and its brilliant staff to anyone as they made our day perfect.
Massive thankyou guys xxx

Kyle and Gemma Wint - Reddish

December 10, 2014

Dear Angela & Clare , thank you so very much for making our wedding day so special. Everything was perfect as I knew it would be, and knowing that you both sorted everything out for us it helped us to relax & enjoy our day even more
Thanks again

Julie & Mick x

October 30, 2014

I recently had my 21st birthday party at Houldsworth, and the night was brilliant. it was all down to Clare and Angela and all at the baytree who made it a success. They pulled out all the stops as they always do to make the day. You cant ask to meat to nicer people and there work is to a different class. Thank you so much girls

Daniel McCoy - Denton

September 29, 2014

To all the catering staff at houldsworth golf club, a big thank you for all your hard work on our special day. The buffet was fantastic with a lot of wonderful compliments from our guests. And a special big thank you to Clare & Angela you have both been FAB from the start.
Carry on the good work you are both great
Love
Jackie & Paul Wrigley - Denton

September 29, 2014

Well I need to start by saying a huge thank you to Clare and Angela and all the team for their help throughout the planning of our wedding. We decided to have our whole wedding at the golf club including the marriage ceremony due to the golf club recently getting a marriage license and ours was the second wedding to be carried out.

The whole process from start to finish has been completely stress free and I can honestly say this wouldn't have been the case without all the help from Clare and Angela. They ensured everything was in order with regards to the ceremony and were always at the end of the phone if I needed to check anything. They gave us loads of useful ideas with how the day should flow to ensure went as smoothly as possible and the magician and venue dresser they recommended were fabulous.
There was absolutely nothing that could have been any better on the day and we have had so many of our guests say just how lovely the venue,food and whole day was.

I would recommend getting married here to anybody who is considering it as our day was perfect and best of all stress free as everything was taken care of for us. I am just sad it's all over as will miss my chats with Clare and Angela who have become like friends so thank you so much. X

Emma & Stephen Stokes

August 15, 2014

I'm not really sure where to start... Angela & Clare have been amazing in helping me every step of the way. They didn't just do their job they reminded me of things I'd forgot and also took away the stress of some of the smaller things that get on top of you. They weren't just the people that were sorting my food out they became and will stay friends to me. With out them both I don't think the day would have gone so smoothly. Knowing they were both in control put me at total ease.
On the day the service and the way they whole day went was beautiful and to be honest I didn't expect anything less as they all take pride and care in making sure you special day is perfect for you.
Thank you so much to all at Houldsworth Golf Club for our beautiful day and making it so perfect. Love Danielle & Rob xx

Karen & John Allott (Chelsea & Adam Bennett wedding 12th July 2014)

July 27, 2014

Well what can I say? What every I say will not do Angela, Clare & The Team justice.

From the minute we walked in to book the event 2 years earlier to the last minutes of the wedding day itself they were all fantastic. Very professional and friendly. Angela and Clare organised everything to perfection. the food was fantastic (which everyone commented on), even their recommendation of Mark the photographer, the Magician and the DJ were spot on. There was nothing that was too much trouble for them and they were always at the end of the phone to answer any queries we had (I am going to miss our chats). I would definitely recommend them as they really do make your day, that SPECIAL day that you will never ever forget.

Chelsea and Adam were just amazed by everything and say they could do all again.

Good Luck to Angela, Clare & Team hope you get to make many more people's days as special as Chelsea & Adam (and ours) was.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Allen & Annie Salt

July 22, 2014

To everyone at Houldsworth Golf Club
Thank you for making our wedding day so special, we loved it!!

From James and Holly (Mr and Mrs Brooks) xxx

July 5, 2014

Due to becoming ill in the run up to my wifes suprise 60th Birthday party and only just recovering this is a little late however what can be said in the circumstances was that excellent service doesnt even begin to cover what was provided by Claire and Angela. Not only did they go the extra mile they moved Heaven and Earth to ensure the night was a success. Quite simply couldnt have done it without them, absolutely brilliant doesnt even give them enough crdit. Even Claires impromtu pretence at being the lady pro who was taking my wife to see if a left or right handed club would suit to get her to the room was spot on. Can not speak highly enough of the qulity of everything from start to finnish.

Lee & Anne-Marie (aka Mr & Mrs Dowd)

July 3, 2014

I would like to say a big thank you to you guys (Claire & Angela) for making my Mum and Allen's wedding day so special. The room was absolutly beautiful and your kindness shown to my Mum was very much appreciated. The food was lovely and well presented with a good selection. So a big thank you to the cater's too. The Registrar’s that carried out the ceremony were also fantastic very clear and patient. I would reccommed your setting to anyone wishing to get married with as little stress as possible. Once again a HUGE thank you 🙂

David Flynn - Reddish

July 3, 2014

We would like to say a huge thank you to claire and Angela who made our wedding day all it could be and more. The wedding reception was perfect from start to finish, both these ladies help plan and run our day with ease and made the whole experience more enjoyable and stress free especially for the bride. We would also like to thank all the staff who served the food and the bar staff, all worked hard and went out of their way to make our day run smoothly. The icing on the cake for us was the food.....it was delicious and there was plenty of it. So on behalf of my wife and I we would like to thank all the staff at the golf club. 10 out of 10 from us x

June 24, 2014

Angela, Clare and all the staff
Thank you so much for making the evening of our Golden Wedding so enjoyable, and one that we will never forget.
With Best wishes from Pat and John.

Pat and John Swire. Golden Wedding

June 11, 2014

Where do we start. This was Dawns 50th birthday party. Angela and Claire went above and beyond what is expected if them. The hot buffet we arranged was amazing. Everyone passed comment on how good the food was. So organised and the way the buffet was presented was exceptional. I cannot praise Angela and Claire enough....... they made my party. Also a big shout out to the bar staff and ladies serving the food, again efficient and faultless. Thank you Angela and Claire for everything you did. We will be in you h for future events. Xxx

Dawn and Alan Letham - Dawns 50th

May 12, 2014

Our daughters wedding was perfect from start to finish Claire and Angela's attention to detail meant we could enjoy the day also the food was amazing and staff wonderful .beautiful surroundings perfect perfect perfect thank you so much xxxx

Robert and Carol Walker - Reddish

May 5, 2014

Thanks so much Angela and Clare. At a time when weddings seem to be all about money and cost it was refreshing to find people who were just concerned in making our day special and how we wanted it. All our guests loved the reception and the food. We felt we found a real gem in the middle of our big city that we didn't expect to find. A big thanks again to you both and your team. Adelheid and Paul x (6th April 2013)

Adelheid & Paul Callicott - Withington

January 5, 2014

To Angela and Claire. Thank you so much for last night, the whole evening was brilliant from start to finish. You did us proud and you definitely go the extra mile . nothing was too much trouble and the food was FANTASTIC. Everybody raved about the catering . Hope you have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year. Thank you so much. Lynn and Tony xxxx

Tony and Lynn Pritchard - Denton

December 15, 2013

All the staff and clients at time for beauty would like to say a huge thank you to Angela and Clair for putting on a fantastic spread and helping make our launch night a success. You never fail to impress us with your outstanding service and superb buffet arrangements, not forgetting your kind warm enthusiastic characters. So once again thank you!!

Time for beauty - Reddish

December 7, 2013

Dear Angela & Clare. George and I want to Thank You, for the excellent time we had for my birthday and wedding on November 1st 2013. Due to circumstances, we gave you very little time to prepare. But due to your professional expertise you pulled out all the stops. You sorted out our table decorations, and advised on other suppliers that we needed. You took a lot of the stress/strain away from us. The catering was first class. The food was hot and delicious and plenty of it. All our guests made positive comments. We truly would not hesitate to recommend you, and the venue for any occasion. And you will be our first point of contact should we have any other event. Thanks a million ,once again!!

Lilian & George Lester - Denton

December 3, 2013

Many thanks for a excellent evening on 20th September for my husbands surprise 60th birthday party The food and attendant servers were superb and we will have no hesitation in recommending you in the future to relatives and friends.Everyone enjoyed a perfect evening that,to a great extent, was due to the work and effort that you put into the occassion
Regards and best wishes

Madeleine Harrop - Denton

October 3, 2013