Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - April/May 2023 (Issue 94)

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. With its beautiful period features and warm, welcoming atmosphere, it offers the ultimate country-house wedding experience. Dating back to the 1790s it retains all the characterful glory of its bygone years with striking original features including delicate cornicing, crystal chandeliers and dramatic feature fireplaces. GLORIOUS GARDENS The Hotel’s 20 acres of private grounds, landscaped gardens and parkland offer picture-perfect locations for those all-important photographs, complete with a lovers’ bench and views across the city of Bath in the distance. THE “I DOS” Bailbrook House has five licensed ceremony rooms offering you the choice of intimate Georgian mansion house splendour (Princess Elizabeth, Duke of Clarence, and Queen Charlotte Rooms) through to larger and more contemporary spaces (Landsdown and Brunel Suites) hosting up to 130 loved ones THE CELEBRATIONS There’s also a wealth of beautiful spots to choose from for your drinks reception. Cloisters is the basement restaurant with access to the front terrace and gorgeous views. It can host 60. The Royal Lounges situated in the house can accommodate 90; while the front terrace overlooking the Avon Valley and Bath, and the Conservatory Bar with its own lounge area, patio, and access to lawns can both host 120. The Duke of Clarence Georgian dining room (30 guests), Queen Charlotte Georgian dining room (45 guests), Cloisters fine-dining restaurant (65 guests), Landsdown Restaurant (70 guests) and Brunel Suite with self-contained bar, WCs, and a private entrance (120 guests) are all available for a wedding breakfast to remember. Maximum capacity for the evening do is 200. BARLEY WOOD 01934 861 215 | www.barleywood.org A stunning 19th-century house located on the very edge of Bristol in rural Wrington, the venue boasts nine beautifully decorated bedrooms, five bathrooms – each with roll-top baths, and a kitchen and dining space for a relaxing stay over the course of your wedding weekend. With exclusive use of the house from Friday to Sunday, you can really take in the history and charm of Barley Wood in your own time. GLORIOUS GARDENS Benefiting from 11 acres of grounds with remarkable views across to the Mendip Hills, Barley Wood offers an incredible backdrop to your big day. From exploring the woodland to taking in the vista, this is a wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors. THE “I DOS” Each of the venue’s ceremony spaces can host 100 nearest and dearest. The beautiful Morning Room is a fully-accesible, bright, airy and welcoming spot, which gives your “I dos” an intimate feel. The Dorothy Lillie Hall on the other hand is a grand space, large and inviting, with tall ceilings and panelled walls. For al fresco vows the Summer House is the place to be offering views right across to the Mendip Hills. Ceremonies take place sheltered by the raised structure, overlooking the patio and gardens where guests are seated. THE CELEBRATIONS Receptions for 120 guests are held throughout the house, which is entirely yours for the weekend. From a drinks reception on the patio, to a disco in the Morning Room the choice is yours and there’s plenty of room for everyone to celebrate. www.evokepictures.com 20

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