TALTON LODGE AND TALTON HOUSE 01789 459 244 | www.taltonlodge.com Talton Lodge and Talton House combine a 10-bedroom Queen Anne manor house, brimming with history but by no means old-fashioned, with a walled Victorian kitchen garden where there is a festival-style marquee and fun accommodation. Celebrations normally start at Talton House with ceremonies on the lawn overlooking the lily pond, followed by canapés and drinks on the surrounding lawns with mature flower beds, a tennis court and a croquet lawn, followed by parties in the giant hat marquees in the walled kitchen garden. In the house, there are numerous reception rooms, including a large hall, drawing room, movie room, bar, dining room, games room and a new kitchen. The Victorian-walled Kitchen Garden once fed those living across the road in the 18th-century manor of Talton House. Now it presents a micro-festival site in surprising contrast to the formal lawns and flowerbeds of Talton House. In the Kitchen Garden, there are two linked giant hat tipi marquees decked out with matting, fairylights, a pavilion with a fully stocked bar and local beers on tap. Guests can sleep in the house bedrooms or in accommodations such as the Tree-Boat House or Orchard Waggon in the walled garden, or just outside the walls is a converted barn with a reception room and a kitchen. Talton House Barn and Kitchen Garden are surrounded by mature trees, woods, wildflower meadows, an orchard and flowing water. There’s even a natural swimming pool at the top of the orchard where guests who cannot fit into the varied accommodations can camp or park a camper van for the night. Ceremonies take place on the lawn in a traditional marquee or between the 300-year-old acacia trees on the lawn. For celebrations of 60 or so, lovebirds can have services in the hall. Receptions start in the Talton House rooms and the lawns in front of the house, accessed via the garden room bar, from where drinks and canapés are served. Wedding breakfasts will take place in the giant hat tipis in the walled garden with up to 100 guests. Couples often choose to come to the Spring Feast or Christmas Feasts, where the venue opens as a pop-up restaurant so everyone can try a Talton feast and enjoy cocktails and music. www.abigailsteedphotography.com www.abigailsteedphotography.com WINSTANLEY HOUSE 01163 665 642 | https://winstanleyhouse.co.uk Nestled amongst lush parkland and comprising the most delightful combination of Georgian and contemporary architecture, Winstanley House creates beautiful backdrops for events. The venue is steeped in history with a Grade I listed status, gorgeous ballrooms, orangery and 10 boutique bedrooms. The building was originally commissioned for the Winstanley family, who made it their home in the 18th- to 19th-centuries. It served as a school from 1932 until 1996 before being renovated and reopened as a venue in late 2017. Since then, the house has become a showstopping setting for many beautiful weddings and special events. The welcoming team works with couples to help create dream-worthy weddings as well as excellent local suppliers to ensure every celebration is carried out to the highest standard. The property doesn’t offer civil ceremonies, but lovebirds can hold celebrant-led weddings or blessings conducted by loved ones. Outside blessings occur in the landscaped gardens, surrounded by lush parkland. After the vows, photographers will have abundant idyllic photo opportunities to capture with Winstanley House’s unique fusion of contemporary and Georgian architecture. One of the most exciting aspects of choosing Winstanley House is the range of beautiful function rooms available. The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 550 guests, the Pavilion Ballroom can accommodate 200, and The Orangery is perfect for intimate weddings with 80 guests. The picturesque wedding Gazebo must be booked in conjunction with one of the stunning wedding suites as a wet-weather alternative. Every wedding booked includes a complimentary tasting for future newlyweds held every month and is subject to availability. Winstanley House is home to 19 luxurious rooms and suites, which blend contemporary luxury with characterful period features and are pleasingly spacious. Set over the main Georgian House and the newly converted Coach Houses, each bedroom provides the perfect setting for all aspects of weddings, from getting ready with the bridal party to resting feet after dancing the night away. The national award-winning Winstanley Suite perfectly blends Georgian elegance and contemporary beauty. Extraordinary in every way – with a roll-top gold bath, sweeping views over luscious parkland, opulent chandeliers and a super king-size bed – it’s both luxurious and comfortable. Hotel rates can be easily arranged for guests as the team works with the nearby Hilton and can offer guaranteed rates. 24
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