Your South Wales Wedding - September/October 2024 (Issue 99)

NORTON HOUSE HOTEL, SA3 5TQ 01792 404 891 | www.nortonhousehotel.co.uk Boasting elegant windows, 17 individually designed bedrooms and an impressive entrance, Norton House Hotel is an independent country house with plenty of period charm. Recently announced as regional winners for ‘Best Boutique Venue’ at the Welsh National Wedding Awards, the property has been renovated to a high standard with home comforts that don’t compromise the historic features. This Grade II-listed venue has been thoroughly refurbished with weddings in mind and the private grounds, which include a secluded lawn, an original raised patio, and wide stone steps, look stunning in photographs. Celebrate in style Tie the knot in the Garden Room, which is decorated in a neutral style with period floor-to-ceiling windows and double doors that lead out onto the picturesque garden. We love... Included within the Inclusive Package is a bedroom for you on your first anniversary and a menu tasting for four people. Norton House Hotel also offers flexible, bespoke packages to ensure you have the perfect day. TALL JOHN’S HOUSE WEDDINGS, LD3 7PX 01239 821 143 | www.talljohnshouse.com Set in the Brecon Beacons National Park, in acres of exquisite grounds with mature trees and breathtaking views across to the Black Mountains, Tall John’s House is a charming venue that’s perfect for those of you who want tranquillity, exclusivity, and the freedom to make this venue your own. The gardens at Tall John’s House are something special with features for all-year attraction, such as the rill, rose arbour, silver birch circle, a splendid display of flowers, shrubs, fruits, and vegetables, and fabulous sweeping lawns perfect for strolling and taking photos. Celebrate in style The restored Welsh Barn is ideal for weddings. Its enchanting courtyard, with a wooden gazebo decorated with flowers and covered in Perspex if the weather is unkind, is a generous space both inside and out for up to 160 guests. The Barn has electric points, underfloor heating, insulation, hard floors, integral toilets, and a catering area, but still retains the character of the original building. The split-level Granary, with its canopied beams and light-stone floor, can accommodate 85 loved ones, and there is space in the gallery above for extra friends and family if needed. This area is ideal for intimate ceremonies or as an extra reception space. If you’ve been dreaming of an al fresco celebration, you’ll love the great outdoors, where you can tie the knot anywhere in the gardens or in the wooden summerhouse. We love... There is lots of optional accommodation on-site, including two selfcatering cottages. The Honeysuckle Cottage sleeps eight people, and The Coachmans sleeps two. These are ideal as a little getaway on your wedding night. The Manor House with the Stables and Saddlers is available for up to 27 guests on a staffed basis, with breakfast included. www.katerichardsphotography.com www.jenkins.photography 22

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