TUNNELS BEACHES, ILFRACOMBE Tunnels Beaches in Devon is a hidden gem that provides a sense of adventure. Guests walk through hand-carved tunnels that lead to a private beach with panoramic seascape views. The breathtaking surroundings make for a picturesque backdrop, and the secluded nature of the venue offers couples an intimate and idyllic setting. This beach venue has just been voted as one of the UK’s ten most unique wedding venues by Togather, the definitive marketplace that searches for the perfect setting. To find out more and to book, visit www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk WOOLADON ESTATE, LIFTON Home to a beautiful Georgian Manor house and five self-catering guest cottages, the interior of this wedding venue is full of charm and country character. From cosy fire-lit living rooms, enclosed hot tub gardens and bright and spacious bridal suites, it’s the perfect place to relax with guests for a three-day, luxury wedding retreat. Set within 500 acres of beautiful grounds, there’s so much to see, from endless walking trails to greeting the highland cows that graze on the fields. The stunning lakes provide endless photo opportunities on the big day. Set within rolling hills on the Devon and Cornwall border, Wooladon is a peaceful, rural location, that offers stunning stone buildings and rustic barns surrounded by lakes, woodland and quaint local villages. Ceremonies take place in the Main Ceremony Room, a cosy, country-style room with characterful stone walls and wooden beams for up to 100 guests. The Garden Room, again for up to 100 people is a bright, airy and versatile space boasting lakeside views. Receptions take place in the Main Ceremony Room, the Garden Room and the Rustic Barn which is new for wedding bookings in 2024. This large rustic barn oozes traditional English character and charm and seats up to 150 wedding guests. To find out more and to book, visit www.wooladonestate.co.uk HALLSANNERY, BIDEFORD This stunning Grade II 1isted manor house set high on a hilltop surrounded by 60 acres of parkland and fields offers far-flung views stretching across the Taw Torridge Estuary and the rolling Devon countryside. With the sandy shores of Westward Ho! and Instow just a 15-minute drive away, barefoot beach photos are a must! This wedding, event and holiday venue is home to 11 stylish en suite bedrooms and a choice of elegant reception rooms boasting period features plus a statement spiral staircase. The elegant Dining Room, furnished with a statement chandelier, parquet flooring and opulent gold silk curtains, holds up to 100 guests for a ceremony while 70 people can be seated at long or rectangular tables for the wedding breakfast. For the evening reception, the room can hold a dancefloor and bar area and couples wanting a larger wedding can hire a marquee or a tipi. These magical tipi tents can be positioned to make the most of the view. More traditional marquee structures are suitably placed on the East Lawn where the rhododendrons are in bloom during early summer creating a fantastic floral backdrop. Another open-air ceremony option with no limits on the capacity can be made possible on the west side of the house which provides the opportunity for couples to make an entrance through the Bell Tower, or from The Portico with its grand Georgian pillars. During the dry months, the front lawn offers a stunning ceremony backdrop with a wonderful view and drinks and canapés can be enjoyed on the terrace to the front of the house (there’s no corkage charge.) Indoor ceremonies for up to 80 loved ones can make use of the wow-factor hall while a more intimate gathering of up to 30 guests can be held in the light and airy Morning Room with views over the front lawn towards Bideford and beyond. The Drawing Room, with its doors leading to the manicured gardens, is perfect for a winter wedding and also accommodates up to 30 loved ones. To find out more and to book, visit www.hallsannery.co.uk www.rabbithousestudiophotography.com 24
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