Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Page number 21 - September/October 2021 (Issue 33)

DUVALE PRIORY, BAMPTON (NR TIVERTON), DEVON This family-run country wedding venue located in the stunning Eve Valley offers outstanding views and a relaxed atmosphere with a friendly and enthusiastic welcome and efficient service. It excels at hosting smaller weddings of up to 46 people in the small hall with Duvale Barn on-site able to provide accommodation for this amount of guests (accommodation must be hired to match the number of guests due to local council restrictions). Couples and their party not wishing to stay can also host their ceremony here and prices for a small ceremony with a three-night break included start from £6,000. This includes the use of chairs, tables and linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware and the team can recommend caterers (outside caterers not on their recommended list can be bought in for a fee). The bar provides reasonable drinks packages and hire of the entire site is another option that would allow for up to 130 guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 07790 837 317, www.duvaleprioryexevalley.com/weddings www.facebook.com/Duvale-Priory-127907540712928 ❤ We love… that the site offers mid-week and weekend breaks for holidays, ideal for couples looking to book a staycation minimoon. It has 16 bedrooms able to sleep up to 42 people which is ideal wedding guest accommodation. MIDDLE COOMBE FARM, TIVERTON, DEVON This Grade II listed thatched farmhouse and the converted barn is set in the heart of the rolling Devonshire countryside. Nestled in a private valley, it’s surrounded by more than 400 acres of woodland, unspoilt meadows and pretty gardens perfect for big-day photographs. The venue boasts original features and can sleep up to 20 guests who can enjoy the use of the private solar-heated swimming pool and hot tub. Ceremonies, the wedding breakfast and evening reception take place in the traditional cider barn, home to the original cider press, for up to 100 guests. The Drawing Room inside the farmhouse is suitable for micro and elopement weddings and there’s also an outdoor ceremony site in the heart of the woodland set against the backdrop of an ancient oak tree for hand-fasting ceremonies and blessings with the woodland glade acting as the aisle. Picnics can be arranged here and there’s also the option of a luxury marquee overlooking the meadow that can be used for dining and dancing. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01884 821 176, www.coombefarmwoods.co.uk www.facebook.com/MiddleCoombeFarm ❤ We love… the private glamping hut nestled in the meadow, perfect for newlyweds. THEMED VENUES 21