THE GABLES, DL14 7SR 07901 708 889 | www.thegables-podcamping.co.uk Situated in the peaceful village of Escomb, just a 30-minute drive from the city of Durham, The Gables is a relaxing retreat for guests to unwind and switch off from the hussle and bustle of everyday life. This small but perfectly formed pod camping site is fully licensed for weddings and is ideal for a quiet break or intimate wedding ceremony. Each pod and the Lumley Lodge have their own eco-friendly woodfired hot tub and are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, a selection of toiletries, a kitchenette with a mini fridge, kettle and microwave, heaters, bedding, towels and seating areas. Celebrate in style The Gables is a fully licensed wedding venue with an alcohol premise license, perfect for creating memories that last forever. This whimsical setting has been described as a hidden gem set in a secret garden with the magnificent backdrop of a weeping willow tree, providing an unforgettable wedding venue in which to hold your ceremony. You can tie the knot in this wonderful, light-filled space with your guests all around you. It’s perfect for smaller, more intimate ceremonies, accommodating up to 30 guests. The beautiful tipi is ideal for your wedding breakfast and evening reception, served outdoors in the charming grounds while lapping up the evening sun. We love... There are three luxury camping pods available, as well as the Lumley Lodge and Pear Tree Cottage, all accommodating up to two adults. BOWBURN HALL, DH6 5NH 01913 770 311 | www.bowburnhallhotel.co.uk Bowburn Hall is a brick building that was originally a private home. Offering an exquisite combination of traditional country house charm and 21st-century opulence, current owner Ramside Estates has extended the accommodation into the hotel’s grounds with the addition of five new garden lodges. Celebrate in style Available to hire exclusively as a wedding venue for the whole day, the hotel’s stunning ballroom makes for a memorable ceremony and reception space, capable of hosting 160 wedding breakfast guests and up to 250 in the evening. The ballroom also opens out onto landscaped gardens, perfect for drinks and canapés in the sun. In the summer months, you can exchange your vows under an ornate garden pagoda as up to 160 of your friends and family look on from the seating on the wedding lawns. For the younger guests, the garden also has an extensive play area. We love... The venue’s 20 individually styled bedrooms have crystal chandeliers, freestanding copper baths and antique furniture. There is also a fourposter bed gracing the honeymoon suite. www.raysawyer.co.uk www.raysawyer.co.uk www.francisburnphotography.com www.francisburnphotography.com 24
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