Willow Manor has so much potential, but the lack of care from the owner makes it an overwhelming disappointment and frustration.
The place looks beautiful from the outside. But, there is poison ivy everywhere! In fact, the owner will recommend you have your wedding in the brick circle in front of the house, but the foliage surrounding the brick is filled with poison ivy.
The house was filthy when we arrived. The carpets smelled and the whole house was dusty. Many of the beds did not have pillows, and there was a bottom sheet and an uncomfortable thin satin covering only on the bed I stayed in.
The kitchen--which was technically off limits, but there were things we needed that were not supplied--was unbelievably filthy! I have never seen a kitchen so filthy in my life. I am surprised we did not see any pests.
The closets were filled with clothing and old toys and poorly stacked boxes. Most of the showers did not work, and towels were not provided.
It was also awkward that with the open bar, the owner did not bring coffee and when guests asked for after-dinner coffee she seemed put out and did not have a coffee maker on-site. There was a small, dirty 2-cup coffee pot that guests had to serve themselves on.
Also, please don't go wandering in the woods--the neighbor apparently has a ""shoot on site"" policy!
I will agree with Claudia M's report--the pool was nice, beautiful flowering trees, lots of room for friends and family to stay, and pet and kid friendly. This could easily be the perfect place to have a wedding... but right now it's a disaster.
Pros: Beautiful from the outside, big and spacious, flexibility
Cons: Filthy, Messy, Awkward, No Coffee
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