Your South Wales Wedding - November/December 2022 (Issue 88)

HENSOL CASTLE, CF72 8JX 01443 665 803 | www.hensolcastle.com Hensol Castle is a grand wedding venue that has been sympathetically renovated and boasts a modern décor with arched windows, oak panelling and sweeping staircases. Nestled within 650 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside, the 17th-century castle and 15-acre lake make a wow-factor backdrop for photographs. After the celebrations, guests can retire to one of the new luxury bedrooms, each with bespoke features fit for royalty, like roll-top baths and four-poster beds. Celebrate in style The Oak Room is a resplendent space that’s available for ceremonies with impressive views of the nearby lake. Those looking for an al fresco service will love the romantic bandstand, which offers breathtaking views of the Welsh countryside and castle. Receptions are held in the purpose-built Courtyard Hall, which has a luxurious d cor throughout and space for 150 guests for the wedding breakfast and 200 for the evening reception. We love... Hensol Castle’s award-winning gin is available in miniature form; perfect as a wedding favour for guests. Distilled in the cellars at Hensol Castle Distillery, couples can choose between having the miniatures personalised or sticking to the Hensol Castle branded bottles. PENCOED HOUSE ESTATE, CF5 6JR 02921 678 090 | www.pencoedhouseestate.co.uk Surrounded by 36 acres of grounds, well-groomed lawns, flowers and ancient woodland, Pencoed House Estate is a beautiful wedding venue full of charm. Dating back to 979AD, it was once home to ministers of the church, the King of Glamorgan and King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. Celebrate in style Made from original stone walls, the stately Old Hall has a striking vaulted ceiling, wooden beams, a roaring log fire and room for 120 guests. Adjacent to the Old Hall is the self-contained Woodland Bar, which is ideal for post-wedding drinks. Outdoor weddings are available for up to 40 loved ones. We love... The happy couple will receive a complimentary wine tasting session, the help of a wedding coordinator, carefully-selected caterers and staff to manage guest parking. www.itpie.co.uk www.marcsmithphotography.com www.itpie.co.uk 28

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