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01763 261393
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Station Road, Melbourn, Royston
Cambridgeshire, SG8 6DX
Always a Warm Welcome
Sheene Mill is a beautiful restaurant and wedding venue located in the village of Melbourn, near Royston (Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire / Essex border). We are only 10 minutes from Cambridge central and 3 minutes walk from Meldreth Train Station which runs direct links to Central London.
Steeped in history, Sheene Mill is a magnificent 16th Century Mill House set on the River Mel. With outstanding views over the old mill pond and Cambridgeshire countryside, Sheene Mill is an extremely popular Wedding ceremony and reception venue.
Whether you are planning a lavish party for hundreds or an intimate affair for close friends and family, the stunning landscaped gardens, original features throughout and luxurious banqueting rooms provide all the ingredients for your special day.
We are also the perfect host for weddings, parties, birthdays and corporate functions from 10 to 180 guests. Please contact our wedding & events coordinator to arrange your Celebration.
Christmas Day With Us
Christmas Day 2017 Arrival Drink, 6 Course Christmas Dinner £125.00 Please note that tables book very fast for this special day so please contact us soon to avoid disappointment. £25pp required at time of booking to secure table. [ Click here to view the MENU ]
Gift Vouchers
Order your gift voucher now online and we can either post it to you or you can collect it directly from us. The perfect Christmas, Birthday or Special Occasion gift.
£4995 Fully Exclusive Wedding for 70 Guests
Fully Exclusive Venue 12pm – Midnight, Minimum of 70 day guests, Indoor or Outdoor Ceremony use included, 2 Course Wedding Breakfast per guest, 1 Glass of Prosecco on Arrival per guest, 1/3 Bottle of House Wine Per guest [READ MORE]
Reception opening times
Monday
7:30-22:00
Tuesday
7:30-22:00
Wednesday
7:30-22:00
Thursday
7:30-22:00
Friday
7:30-22:00
Saturday
8:00-22:00
Sunday
8:00-19:00
Restaurant opening times
Monday
12:00-15:00 & 18:30-21:30
Tuesday
12:00-15:00 & 18:30-21:30
Wednesday
12:00-15:00 & 18:30-21:30
Thursday
12:00-15:00 & 18:30-21:30
Friday
12:00-15:00 & 18:30-21:30
Saturday
12:00-15:00 & 18:30-21:30
Sunday
12:00-15:00
Open bars… yes or no?
One of the biggest questions we get at The Sheene Mill is whether the bridal couple should have an open bar or not? There is no simple answer to this question. The answer will depend on several things, including: Budget Size of Wedding Expectation Day of the week Accommodation of your guests Evening Buffet The most important of all the above is budget. If there isn’t room within your budget to have an open bar then the answer is quite simple. If this is the case then consider putting slightly more wine on the tables during the meal so that your guests don’t feel hard done to when they only get half a bottle. Tips on choosing wine for the table. If you have room in your budget for an open bar but have no idea how much this could cost you then consider doing the following: Limit / restrict open bar to a set amount Limit open bar to a certain time Restrict the types of drinks made available You may find that for a 100 guest wedding a £1000 bar tab will go a long way and ensure that all of your guests get at least 1 free […]
Benefits of a weekday wedding
Getting married on a Monday isn’t traditional, but it is a growing trend. More and more couples are waking up to the potential of a weekday wedding and with good reason. There are several great incentives to considering a weekday wedding. Here are just a few. Price. A midweek wedding is often cheaper than a weekend one. Take for example our Monday Marriages promotion whereby you can have a completely exclusive wedding for a mere £3995. This promotional is available to book until the end of 2015 and applied for weddings being held in 2015 – 2016. Availability. Even booking a year or so in advance, competition is still extremely hot for a Saturday here. By considering a weekday wedding, you’re opening the calendar right up. You could get the venue you want, the date you want at the time of year you want. All with much less competition than with a weekend. Plus, if you’re getting married at short notice, you are unlikely to get the weekend you want. At The Sheene Mill we get booked a year or so in advance! A Monday wedding is much easier to schedule. Services. It isn’t just the wedding venue that is […]
Schedule for the Day
Sheene Mill are extremely flexible around your needs and requirements and have put together this schedule as an example of how we find the best days run for both you and your guests. We want to ensure that you have enough time to enjoy your day and do not feel pressured or rushed at any stage throughout the day. Speak to your wedding coordinator and they will be able to guide you through the whole process. The most important thing to remember is that THIS IS YOUR DAY! 14:15 – Arrival of guests 14:45 – Guests seated ready 15:00 – Ceremony 15:30 – Reception Drinks & Canapes 16:00 – Photo Opportunities 17:00 – Wedding Breakfast & Speeches 19:00 – Evening Guest Arrival 20:00 – First Dance & Cake Cutting 00:00 – Carriages Await 14:15 – Arrival of guests You don’t want your guests to arrive too early but you want to allow enough time in case there is any unexpected traffic. You may wish to request your guests to arrive even earlier if you plan to arrive by wedding car so that your guests don’t see the bride before the ceremony. The venue will always assist guests who are late and attempt […]
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Twin Room
Twin Room From £110 Every year thousands of people visit Cambridge alone for both business and leisure purposes. At Sheene Mill we recognise that single travellers also enjoy a luxurious place to stay, and our Compact Double rooms aim to deliver this. We are one of the best boutique hotels Cambridgeshire has to offer and we […]
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Standard Double Room
Double Room with a view From £100* Every year thousands of people visit Cambridge alone for both business and leisure purposes. At Sheene Mill we recognise that single travellers also enjoy a luxurious place to stay, and our double rooms aim to deliver this. We are one of the best boutique hotels Cambridgeshire has to offer […]
What's on at Sheene Mill
Christmas Day With Us
Christmas Day 2017 Arrival Drink, 6 Course Christmas Dinner £125.00 Please note that tables book very fast for this special day so please contact us soon to avoid disappointment. £25pp required at time of booking to secure table. [ Click here to view the MENU ]
2017 Masquerade Ball
Friday 3rd November 2017 Arrival Drink, Canapes, 3 Course Dinner, Band & Fireworks £65.00 Arrive at 7pm for a 7:30pm sit down. £10 deposit required upon booking. A pre-order is required before the event for your group. We will dispatch our menu to you within due course. Masquerade dress is not essential but is encouraged. For inspiration please visit the following websites: http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/masquerade-costumes/ https://uk.pinterest.com/explore/masquerade-outfit/ http://www.superpartymasks.co.uk/ http://www.fancydress.com/costumes/Masks/5~240~77~1~0~60~12!31~~?/ Minimum group size of 2 people. Please note that our tables are for a minimum of 10 people so groups of 8 or less should expect to sit with others. [ We are conjuring up the final details of this event… MENU to Follow ]
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“2 Rosettes for Culinary Excellence”
The long-established Rosette scheme recognises successful cooking at different levels across the UK. Success or failure in achieving Rosettes is based on one or more visits by an AA inspector to a hotel or restaurant. Essentially the visit is a snapshot, whereby the entire meal, including ancillary items (when served), is assessed. Less than 10% of restaurants nationwide are of a standard that is worthy of One Rosette and above. This is indeed a huge achievement, and not to be underestimated. AA Rosettes are solely awarded by AA Hotel and Restaurant Inspectors. External influences from hotels, restaurants or other guides are not taken into account when awarding Rosettes. Photography courtesy of LexisPlace
Schedule for the Day
Sheene Mill are extremely flexible around your needs and requirements and have put together this schedule as an example of how we find the best days run for both you and your guests. We want to ensure that you have enough time to enjoy your day and do not feel pressured or rushed at any stage throughout the day. Speak to your wedding coordinator and they will be able to guide you through the whole process. The most important thing to remember is that THIS IS YOUR DAY! 14:15 – Arrival of guests 14:45 – Guests seated ready 15:00 – Ceremony 15:30 – Reception Drinks & Canapes 16:00 – Photo Opportunities 17:00 – Wedding Breakfast & Speeches 19:00 – Evening Guest Arrival 20:00 – First Dance & Cake Cutting 00:00 – Carriages Await 14:15 – Arrival of guests You don’t want your guests to arrive too early but you want to allow enough time in case there is any unexpected traffic. You may wish to request your guests to arrive even earlier if you plan to arrive by wedding car so that your guests don’t see the bride before the ceremony. The venue will always assist guests who are late and attempt […]
Planning your wedding… in steps
12 months to go Announce your engagement to family & friends Place announcement in local paper Decide on wedding date Decide the type of wedding you want Agree your budget & decide who will pay for what Hire wedding co-ordinator if needed (included with all Weddings at The Sheene Mill) Registrar office- notify registrar & obtain marriage licence Draft a guest list – decide numbers Venue: research & visit & then make your final choice & book Choose attendants: Best Man, Bridesmaids & Ushers Research, book & confirm: Caterers Photographers Musicians/DJ Florist Cake Videographers Wedding Cars/ transport Search for your dress, then book initial & final fittings Plan & book your honeymoon Once all the above are done book wedding insurance Begin fitness & beauty routines 6 months to go Arrange your first meeting with your priest, minister or rabbi, if you are having a civil ceremony, book the registrar Choose outfits for the groom, best men, bridesmaids, ushers & page boys Order wedding stationery Select & order your wedding rings Choose your gift list company Discuss with parents what they will wear for the wedding Order chair covers and venue decorations Select ceremony music and wording for your vows […]
Time to get creative
When you’re passionate about something and live your every day life being true to this then what better way to style your Wedding than incorporating this passion. Our beautiful first Wedding couple for 2015, Elaina and JD, love to use locally sourced produce and keep everything as organic as possible. On their Wedding day which was a crisp February day they had spent the run up to their day making center pieces of origami flowers and beeswax candles. The time and effort that had gone into these designs was a tribute to their love for each other and complimented their day in the most perfect way – every detail told a story and every detail was bespoke to their own story.With so many options of how to style your Wedding, it is always satisfying when you have something original and personal to yourselves. The simplest of designs can make a huge impact and can be made on the smallest of budgets allowing you to completely transform a table. Have a look at what other couples have done using Pinterest or shop around some local stores and suppliers to see what quirky detail you can incorporate from your home town. Think […]