Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Page number 22 - October/November 2021 (Issue 85)

BAILBROOK HOUSE HOTEL 01225 855 100 | www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/bailbrookhouse Set on a hillside, Bailbrook House Hotel overlooks the glorious landscapes of Bath and the Avon Valley. Reached via a private tree-lined drive the handsome manor house was built from stone in various shades of soft gold and boasts intricately carved pillars, decorative stone flowers and pretty bows above the entranceway. It benefits too from large sash windows, which give it a romantic feel, allowing in plenty of daylight. Dating back to the 1790s, Bailbrook House retains every bit of the characterful glory of its bygone years with striking original features including delicate cornicing, crystal chandeliers and dramatic feature fireplaces. It also boasts a conservatory bar with outdoor terrace as well as 94 stylish bedrooms and suites featuring four-poster beds and roll-top baths. There are five licensed ceremony rooms offering you the choice of intimate Georgian mansion-house splendour through to larger and more contemporary spaces. Say “I do” in the Princess Elizabeth Room: complete with Georgian features, it can host up to 20 nearest and dearest. The Duke of Clarence Room also complete with Georgian-style décor can accommodate 40. In the mansion house too is the Queen Charlotte Room – slightly larger, it has a capacity of 65. When it comes to more modern spaces, there’s Lansdown, which can host up to 90 guests; and the Brunel Suite, with ample room for 130. You’re also spoilt for choice when it comes to the drinks reception, which can be hosted in the Conservatory, Front Terrace, Royal Lounges or Cloisters. Then, you’ll be able to move into your wedding breakfast, which can be enjoyed in the Duke of Clarence Georgian dining room (40 guests), Queen Charlotte Room (60 guests), two AA rosette fine-dining restaurant Cloisters (65 guests), Lansdown Restaurant (90 guests) or Brunel Suite complete with self-contained bar (130 guests). CROWCOMBE COURT 01984 618 752 | www.crowcombecourt.co.uk Set in the Quantock Hills, Crowcombe Court is a Grade I listed squire’s mansion. Built in the 1730s in the English Baroque style from beautiful amber-coloured bricks with Bath stone for the pilasters and frontispiece it cuts quite the dramatic, yet romantic, figure. Meanwhile, the interiors are sumptuous and elegant, with 11 superb rooms with king-size beds, Edwardian furniture and en-suites. The beautiful grounds of Crowcombe Court offer many a stunning backdrop for those all-important photos. There’s the lake, the delightful hydrangea beds, the Croquet Lawn and lawned circle in front of the house. Guests are more than welcome to explore these beautiful grounds throughout the day. The Great Hall is a beautiful space for a ceremony and can seat 100 loved ones. The intricate, original Italian plasterwork provides a grand and luxurious backdrop for such an important occasion. The Carew Room on the other hand is ideal for more intimate “I dos.” What’s more, there’s a new gazebo overlooked by the Quantock Hills, offering you a spectacular spot for al fresco vows. Celebrate in style in the Victorian Ballroom with its high ceilings and stunning chandeliers. It can seat 100 guests for a formal wedding breakfast. Afterwards, party the night away with 150 of your friends and family in the nightclub-style Undercroft. It has a music license until 12pm as well as its own fully-stocked bar. www.emilyfairweatherphotography.co.uk www.jamesandkerriephotography.co.uk 22