Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 23)

THE BARNSTAPLE HOTEL Located in North Devon with accessible links to mid and east areas in the region, this luxury property is part of the Brend Hotels group. It offers 61 stylish bedrooms, and little extras such as freshly cut flowers, chocolates and fresh fruit can be ordered prior to check-in. Wedding guests will love the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, the fitness suite and sauna, and the elegant Brasserie Restaurant. Ceremonies take place in a choice of two picturesque function rooms. The Arlington Suite that opens up on to the manicured lawn, perfect for photographs, can seat up to 250 loved ones for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, and up to 360 guests for the evening reception. The Ashford Suite, with its own bar, provides an intimate setting for a civil ceremony and private dining for up to 40 guests. Wedding packages include, but are not limited to, floral table arrangements, linen, personalised printed menus, a red carpet arrival and complimentary accommodation and breakfast for the newlyweds. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01271 376 221, barnstaplehotel.co.uk the_barnstaple_hotel ❤ We love... the discounted accommodation offered to wedding guests, and the dedicated wedding planner ensuring that everything runs smoothly. TAWSTOCK COURT, BARNSTAPLE This newly opened wedding venue set in 32 acres of grounds and woodland in the North Devon countryside is a Georgian country house offering seven period rooms and spaces for weddings. The 16 th -century Elizabethan Gatehouse located outside is a stunning picture-perfect option for ceremonies, plus there’s the church of St Peter and Mary Magdalene situated just a two-minute walk away for couples wanting a religious ceremony. Ceremonies can also take place on the Lantern Staircase for up to 20 loved ones and in The Study for up to 30 guests. The Morning Room holds up to 80; the Panelled Hall up to 90, and the Old Refectory up to 120 loved ones. Receptions can take place in a variety of these rooms with the main house offering exclusivity. Both The Morning Room and The Old Refectory seat up to 60 and 110 respectively for the wedding breakfast, and can each host the evening reception. There’s also the option of a marquee in the courtyard seating up to 250 loved ones. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01271 446 333, tawstockcourt.co.uk tawstockcourt ❤ We love... the added advantage of stylish, comfortable on-site accommodation. REGIONAL VENUES 21