Captain Linnell House Reviews
Reviews
4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
15 Reviews
92% recommend it
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Max Sent on 09/24/2019Perfect Wedding Venue
Captain Linnell became genesis for what was our perfect wedding day. Through the efforts from Shelly, everything went off flawlessly. Her attention to detail and experience cannot be understated, and that level of work led to our guests to have an amazing time. From the start she worked close with us to help us pick vendors and work on the reception timeline. All her recommendations were spot on and her coordination with all our vendors led to such a successful day that it felt effortless for my bride and I. Her husband, Bill, needs also boat load of credit for the phenomenal meal he produced as head chef of the establishment. Our guests could talk enough about how amazing everything tasted and almost every plate was left clean. Honestly, the only negative I can share is the fact they are selling Captain Linnell back to the town of Orleans and that this is the last year that anyone can experience their perfection. We will be returning when we can before closing and know that anyone who does not experience this location, for an event, or simply for a fine dining experience is truly missing out. Amazing. 10/10. Get there while you still can. -
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User1419860 Sent on 11/04/2013Captain Linnell House is a beautiful old ship captain's house on the Cape. The old charm is perfect for weddings. Shelly Conway is the woman in charge there and my fiancé and I felt completely comfortable with Shelly running the behind the scenes of our wedding. She seems very much the type of woman where if you want it, she will make it happen. We had our ceremony in back of the house at their gazebo which worked beautifully, the sun was beginning to set and as it came through the trees it was perfect for pictures. We also had our reception there. Their autumn bisque soup, which is only available in October and November, is amazing and very flavorful. We had one version of their surf and turf (swordfish and filet) and both were fantastic. The filet was incredibly tender and probably the best I have ever had. We would also highly recommend their bacon wrapped dates as a passed appetizer. Because it is an old house, the dinner is actually served in 3 rooms which all look out to one another and there are windows in-between so you can see and talk to people in other rooms so this was not an issue for us. They have a main ballroom where they have cocktail hour and then cake cutting and dancing so nobody misses out on seeing those. There are 3 fireplaces, one in the main ballroom and 2 more in the rooms where dinner was served that add to the ambiance. We were looking for a place that could handle the ceremony, reception and was unique. We could not have found a better place for us. In addition, the overall price for an onsite ceremony and reception were amazing and included a lot (linens, food, open bar for cocktail hour, wine at table and then beer and wine covered for reception). -
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Lisa Sent on 06/22/2010Loved everything! Still keep hearing great things from guests. Loved the venue, the meal, and the order of events. Staff took care of everything, and let us enjoy our guests and the evening. They were very accommodating to our requests to personalize the reception and make it unique.
She provides a booklet of local vendors and additional information to help brides plan their day, and will help organize and plan as much or as little as needed. She has a great reputation with local vendors as well. -
User1865166 Sent on 10/15/2014My husband and I wanted to get married at a place on the Cape that we felt reflected our relationship--intimate, classic, easy-going, and not too flashy. We found exactly that in the ambiance of the Captain Linnell. The backyard has a feel of a secret garden, and the interior that of an older club room. It's comfortable and beautiful.
Shelly, the reception coordinator for the Captain Linnell is an expert planner and walked us through every minute detail of planning our reception at their venue. Because Shelly has been doing this for so long, she knows what works and what doesn't work within the space and time provided, so be prepared to be told that some of your ideas may not work. I appreciated the direction, as sometimes I had a difficult time envisioning the layout or how timing may work. She will always give you her reasoning for leading you one way or the other, so there is never any miscommunication. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Shelly and her lovely staff.
OH and the food was delicious! We served the crabcake and filet and all of our guests gushed over their meal.
We had a wonderful experience at the Captain Linnell House, and forever have beautiful memories there! -
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Courtney Sent on 09/12/2016We were married at the Captain Linnell House last weekend (outdoor ceremony + reception) and it was absolutely wonderful. We fell in love with the house, decor and location on our first visit. We were a little worried about a few polarizing reviews, but decided to go with our gut and booked the venue.
As a couple planning a destination wedding, we didn't need/want to be involved in choosing every single little detail, and for that, the Captain Linnell package was pretty perfect. Shelly is no-nonsense and doesn't leave a lot of room for personalization, but she has also been running weddings for years, and we trusted her when she recommended we do something a certain way.
Planning: During the planning process, Shelly was quick to respond via email or phone calls, was helpful with small requests, had a list of recommended vendors available (but was still open to us booking vendors not on her list) and generally made us feel like everything was taken care of.
Decor: The house and yard are both gorgeous. No need for flowers and there's barely even a need for centerpieces - the mantle, front room and dining rooms are that pretty.
Food: Everyone raved about the filet & swordfish main courses and our appetizers. It felt like a cozy yet formal dinner instead of a catered wedding for 140 people, which is exactly what we wanted. The dinner did feel a bit long, but we still had a solid 2 hours for dancing since we elected to pay for an extra half hour at the end of the night, so the flow of the wedding still felt good.
Dance floor: The dance floor was large & carpeted (which we loved) and helped us have a high-energy night. It was nice to have the full house for mingling, dancing and eating instead of having just one large room.
Overall, we had one of the best nights of our lives at the Captain Linnell House. Everyone can't stop telling us what a great party it was - and they're right!
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