Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding - October/November 2024 (Issue 103)

WILD THYME & HONEY 01285 851 806 | www.wildthymeandhoney.co.uk Nestled in the stunning Cotswolds countryside by the banks of Ampney Brook, Wild Thyme & Honey is an idyllic retreat, perfect for a dream Cotswolds wedding. Offering a range of stunning spaces, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, this boutique venue creates the ideal setting to exchange vows and celebrate into the evening. With 24 beautifully designed rooms and suites, including No. 3 London Road, the exclusive honeymoon suite, guests can enjoy the venue’s luxurious amenities. The suite features a hand-crafted four-poster bed, a private patio with a sauna and Jacuzzi, and breathtaking views of the surrounding river and countryside. Every detail is curated for the ultimate in relaxation and tranquillity. The Secret Garden Room is a secluded, enchanting space ideal for intimate ceremonies of up to 24 guests. The Wild Thyme & Honey Suite meanwhile, accommodates up to 100 seated guests, offering a perfect blend of elegance and comfort. Finally, the Courtyard offers a cosy, atmospheric area for a drinks reception, complete with real fires, candles, and blankets, creating a warm and magical winter ambience. Wild Thyme & Honey is also home to the award-winning Crown Restaurant & Pub, which showcases farm-to-table dining using the finest local ingredients from around the British Isles. WHITE HORSE INN 01278 641 234 | www.whitehorseinnmark.com The White Horse Inn, located on the Abbots Causeway in Mark, has historical significance having once been a one-roomed cider house with a Victorian extension and was constructed on the site of the ancient High Hall of the abbots of Glastonbury. In the 1300s, the abbots would travel to the surrounding manors on barges on the Mark Yeo river, which flows directly opposite the pub. Today, the White Horse Inn is a quintessential English village inn welcoming both locals and visitors with award-winning real ales and a delightful selection of small vineyard wines. The inn’s charms extend to its diverse spaces, including a dog-friendly Parlour, the Victorian Lounge, and the Abbots Room, which can be partitioned for private dining gatherings and small functions. The Parlour is also available for exclusive use tailoring it to individual requirements. The venue offers its couples exclusive use for their big day and specialises in crafting tailor-made, bespoke weddings that reflect your individual style and vision. Every detail is customisable, ensuring your wedding is nothing short of perfect. Indeed, with decades of combined expertise in fine dining, hospitality, weddings and event management, the four family members who make up the management team, bring a wealth of wisdom to the table – 126 years’ worth to be exact! The gardens are the venue’s pride and joy, and are meticulously cared for with love and dedication. The West Garden is the most expansive open space and plays host to the venue’s marquee weddings. There’s also a purpose-built pavilion where ceremonies take place surrounded by 100 or more loved ones. More intimate ceremonies can also be held in the Abbots Room surrounded by 50 nearest and dearest. It’s a chapel-style room, complete with fairylights overhead. The Lounge Room can hold 70 seated. A quintessential country village pub room, it comes complete with a fireplace adorned in melted wax candles. The Abbots Room can also accommodate 32 guests for dining at separate tables, or 26 around one large table. Meanwhile, the Lounge Room, Abbots Room and Parlour together can seat 90. The outdoor marquee is ideal for larger celebrations with 110 seated guests, and 200 for the evening bash. Marquees are provided by Abbas Marquees. Country pub classic www.bigeyephotography.co.uk Boutique charm DREAM VENUES 21

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