THE WHITE SWAN 01903 882 677 | https://white-swan-arundel.co.uk The White Swan, with its photogenic countryside setting overlooking the South Downs and spacious rooms filled with light, offers a stunning spot for a wedding. If you want it all, the hotel offers exclusive use of the event spaces and all of its 20 bedrooms. The venue will be yours from the beginning of your ceremony right through to checkout the following morning. There’s no need to book other hotels for your guests, find taxis or crucially, end the party early! Looking out onto the garden, gazebo and countryside beyond, the Sussex Suite offers a blank canvas for your big day. The sets of double doors allow direct access to the grounds and gazebo, while the private bar means your guests won’t have to leave the party to get a drink. There’s space here for 90 seated and 150 for the evening do. With high ceilings, fabulous acoustics and large windows, the Arundel Suite exudes a real sense of occasion. The décor is neutral so will complement your theme or palette whatever you choose. It’s ideal for 60 ceremony guests and 50 for the reception. The lovely Terrace Suite is tremendously versatile. You can host your welcome drinks and canapes here, while guests can easily access the terrace to chat and mingle. Alternatively, if you’re planning a more intimate affair, it makes a wonderful reception room for up to 25 nearest and dearest. Set against the backdrop of the West Sussex countryside the gazebo is ideal for an intimate, al fresco ceremony. It can also be used as part of a larger celebration with the Sussex Suite. Just add in the barbecue package and ice cream bike for a real day to remember. BAILIFFSCOURT HOTEL & SPA 01903 723 511 | www.hshotels.co.uk/bailiffscourt-hotel-and-spa Sumptuous, timeless and inspiring, Bailiffscourt offers a romantic setting with an elegant ambience. Narrow passageways with flagstone floors lead you through intimate lounges and sitting rooms, and Gothic mullioned windows frame picture-perfect views of the gardens and rose-clad courtyard. Mere steps away from the hotel is the luxurious and contemporary spa with facilities that include an indoor pool, outdoor heated infinity pool, hot tub, fitness suite, relaxation lounge and six treatment rooms. What’s more, there are 39 bedrooms and suites, some with open fireplaces and four-poster beds scattered throughout the house. The gardens even boast an original and very pretty 13 th -century Norman chapel, as well as a helipad for an indulgent arrival or departure. With all the appearance of a Medieval house, Bailiffscourt’s best-kept secret is that until 1927 it didn’t exist! Designed for Lord Moyne, then Walter Guinness of the brewing family using original stone, woodwork, windows and fireplaces. Walking in, it’s like stepping back in time. The Music Room is a characterful room hung with tapestries and has a fireplace ideal for a roaring log fire during a winter wedding. It can accommodate 40 guests seated or 65 standing for the ceremony, and 40 guests for a seated wedding breakfast. The Chapel is available for romantic blessings for up to 40 seated or 60 standing. Filled with candles and flowers, it’s the perfect setting. The Tapestry Restaurant is an elegant space complete with Medievalstyle architecture, mullioned windows and tapestry-hung walls. It can seat up to 80 loved ones. LOCAL VENUES 23
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