HORWOOD HOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Nestled in the rural tranquillity of the Buckinghamshire countryside sits this Grade II listed manor house, accessed via a tree-lined approach surrounded by perfectly manicured gardens. Designed in a Jacobethan style, the manor building incorporates tall brick chimneys, bay windows and Bath stone surfaces with handmade red brick walls and original stone steps leading up to it. The newly refurbished Wedding Ceremony Room seating up to 80 guests is brimming with grand features and provides a calm and neutral ethereal-inspired space. High ceilings are decorated with magnificent detailing, there’s an impressive stone fireplace and a stunning bay window providing plenty of natural daylight. Subtly glistening wall coverings and soft botanical prints complete the romantic décor. For a picturesque outdoor backdrop, a white wedding pavilion is situated in the historical gardens to be enjoyed throughout the summer months, with a capacity of 190 guests and couples can also choose to use the grounds for a drinks reception and photography. The neutral and spacious settings of the Eyre and Cook Suites can be decorated to any chosen theme, seating up to 190 guests for the wedding breakfast, with the option to add a dancefloor. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01296 722 100, www.horwoodhouse.co.uk ❤ We love... that the wedding couple can enjoy a menu tasting ahead of their big day. The Classical Package includes a classic double room for the night prior, and an Executive Room on the night of the wedding. For a limited time only, the team are offering a complimentary first-anniversary meal in Harry’s Bar & Kitchen. And finally... THE RUBY BARN, CHIPPING NORTON, OXFORDSHIRE This hidden gem located on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is part of the Unique Homestays collection and is the ideal choice for guest accommodation and a staycation mini-moon (it isn’t licensed for weddings). This luxury self-catering barn conversion is home to two walled gardens on either side of the house where raised beds are filled with heady lavender and wildflowers encircle the al fresco lounge and dining areas. The interior has been fashioned with soft colours and patterns and is brimming with treasures collected over many years, from thick drapes to sheepskin throws and a roaring wood burner that offers a warm welcome during the colder months. There are two double bedrooms situated on the ground floor while, upstairs on the mezzanine level and over an internal bridge, is the third. Further afield, busy farmer’s markets, thatched inns and miles of footpaths tempt explorations into the Cotswold hills. Contact: 01637 882 066, www.uniquehomestays.com 29 THEMED VENUES
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