Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 25)

MIDDLE COOMBE FARM, TIVERTON, DEVON This tranquil venue is set in the heart of the rolling Devonshire countryside. Nestled in a private valley, it’s surrounded by more than 400 acres of mixed woodland, meadows and pasture, all of which can be used during a wedding celebration. The Grade II listed farmhouse provides guest accommodation and is surrounded by established cottage gardens brimming with colour, perfect for big-day photographs. There’s also a converted barn boasting original features that can sleep up to 20 loved ones, and guests can use the private swimming pool and hot tub. Ceremonies take place in the traditional cider barn for up to 100 guests, or, for more intimate celebrations, in the Drawing Room inside the farmhouse. There’s also an outdoor ceremony site set in the heart of the woodland that’s perfect for hand-fasting ceremonies and blessings. The wedding breakfast and reception can also take place in the traditional cider barn, again for up to 100 guests, that’s home to the original cider press, a glorious space for pre-wedding drinks and canapés. There’s also the option of a luxury marquee overlooking the meadow and the farmhouse is the perfect choice for small and elopement weddings. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01884 821 176, www.coombefarmwoods.co.uk www.facebook.com/MiddleCoombeFarm ❤ We love… that picnics can also be arranged in the meadow or under the ancient oak tree deep in the heart of the woods. CUCKOO DOWN FARM, NR SIDMOUTH, DEVONSHIRE This glamping and holiday site, and new wedding venue, is located near the World Heritage Coastline at Sidmouth in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by 30 acres of unspoilt meadows and a three-acre oak and bluebell wood with a stream running through it where deer, badgers and owls can frequently be spotted. The farm is home to four beautifully decorated safari lodges accommodating up to six adults and two yurts providing glamping for up to four adults (or a family including two children) – ideal for wedding guests. Facilities include hot showers, wood-burning stoves and cosy sofas, rugs and double beds and the newest safari lodge called Blackberry features a private wood-fired hot tub. The site can be exclusively booked for a wedding for up to 170 guests in total and includes (but is not limited to) access from 4 pm on Friday until 10 am on Monday for weekend weddings; glamping for up to 36 guests; additional camping and campervan sites and parking available for all guests; the wedding glade in the woods decorated with hay bales for the ceremony; a farm tractor and trailer ride for the couple, and no corkage charges. Turn to page nine to read more about this stunning location as a wedding venue. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01404 811 714, www.cuckoodownfarm.co.uk www.instagram.com/cuckoodownfarm ❤ We love… that couples are invited to stay at the farm free-of-charge ahead of the wedding for a planning weekend. THEMED VENUES 27