ORCHARDLEIGH ESTATE 01373 472 550 | www.orchardleigh.net Nestled amidst 500 acres of parkland and lakes, Orchardleigh is a family-owned country estate in Somerset. The estate boasts a beautiful 19th-century stately home, romantic island church, 18-hole golf course and plenty of luxurious accommodation. Orchardleigh House and grounds will be exclusively yours for the duration of your day complete with plenty of stunning backdrops for your photographs. Ceremonies can be held in The Ballroom (up to 100 guests), The Great Hall (up to 144 guests), The Belvedere (up to 144 guests), or The Pergola (unlimited numbers). Alternatively, the estate’s island church is a super-romantic place to exchange your vows. Lit purely by candlelight, St Mary’s Church is situated on an island at the heart of the estate. The terrace and gardens offer a breath-taking spot for reception drinks along with sweeping views across the estate. The Ballroom has a capacity of 165 for a memorable wedding breakfast, bursting with elegance it boasts high ceilings and feature windows. What’s more, because Orchardleigh is a private house, residents and guests can celebrate until dawn! The house can sleep 85 guests within 41 opulent bedrooms, with further accommodation available in the estate cottages if required. THE CASTLE AT TAUNTON 01823 328 303 | www.the-castle-hotel.com/weddings The Castle Hotel is a historical landmark in the centre of Taunton. The existing building dates to the 1300s and has retained many original features. The wisteria that grows on its exterior is 200 years old and bursts into beautiful bloom twice a year in May and August. The interior is very traditional, befitting a British castle, with tapestries on the walls and a winding staircase to the top floor with a decorated ceiling. On the roof, you’ll find the former apartment of the Chapman family, who still owns the hotel. Following their retirement, it was converted into two Castle Suites and the Penthouse function room, which is available for both ceremonies and wedding breakfast. The outside roof terrace is also perfect for post-ceremony drinks and canapés, offering views across the Quantock Hills. The Norman Gardens lay alongside the Castle and showcase the footprint of the original Norman structure. Among the grounds you can also see one of only two square Norman wells in the UK. Both the walls and well were constructed circa 1160. The hotel looks onto the Castle Green, which is a pedestrianised area home to Mackenzie’s Wine Bar and the Somerset Museum. All of the venue’s function rooms are licensed for ceremonies and are also available for your big-day bash. They are: the Wisteria Room (50 ceremony, 30 reception guests), Music Room (90 ceremony, 120 reception guests), Penthouse (20 ceremony, 30 reception guests), and Garden Room (70 ceremony and reception guests). As a further option the Garden and Wisteria Rooms can be combined for the revelries hosting 85 loved ones. The venue offers a complimentary night’s stay in the Castle Suite for the newlyweds’ wedding night on all three of its packages. You’ll also be treated to a free anniversary stay as part of the diamond package. https://rebeccafaithphoto.com https://rebeccafaithphoto.com 20
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