The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa is a hidden gem nestled on 200 acres in the rolling hills of South Devon. It’s home to an elegant choice of function rooms for wedding celebrations, all of which can accommodate varying guest numbers according to the layout. The Dartmouth Suite is spacious and can accommodate up to 200 guests while the stylish Kingsbridge Suite is ideal for a more intimate wedding reception of up to 60 guests. Both function spaces have access to a large balcony overlooking the surrounding countryside. The team at this flexible venue allow couples to create their bespoke package depending on their requirements. The hotel and spa provide 35 en suite bedrooms plus seven holiday cottages, perfect for guest accommodation. 01803 712 686, https://thedartmouthhotel.co.uk Ten years ago, Claire and Richard, the owners of Upton Barn & Walled Garden located in Cullompton, Devon, got engaged which was the start of a love story in which this award-winning, exclusiveuse wedding venue was born. The jewel in the crown is the beautifully restored and maintained walled garden with its neatly manicured lawns, fragrant flower beds and hand-crafted oak arbour, licensed for ceremonies, perched at the end of the lavender-lined aisle. 01884 38302, www.uptonbarn.com www.facebook.com/jaketimmsphotography WEDDING VENUES Polurrian on the Lizard hotel in Mullion, Cornwall, is hosting a Wedding Fair on Saturday 12th February 2022 between 12 – 3 pm. Admission is free and there’ll be more than 20 exhibitors and suppliers attending, plus bubbles and canapés on arrival. The hotel has also unveiled its Valentine’s Package. Couples can experience the hotel and all that it has to offer with rates starting from £295 for two people for a two-night break in an inland-facing bedroom including a three-course dinner, a cocktail and a full Cornish breakfast. 01326 240 421, www.polurrianhotel.com Turn to page 17 to read all about this stunning wedding venue! East Devon-based wedding venue Escot Estate has launched its new 50 guest wedding package for 2022. It includes exclusive-use venue hire; reception drinks, dinner with wine; a glass of fizz per person; evening catering and table linen all for £5,950 (additional guests can be added at a cost per head). *The marriage fee is an extra charge. Escot House is a spacious, light-filled manor house combining a sense of grandeur with a relaxed ambience, resulting in affordable luxury. The ceremony and reception can take place inside or outdoors against the backdrop of the house. The manicured lawns, gardens and grounds provide plenty of photo opportunities and scope for entertainment such as croquet and fairground games. There’s plenty of local accommodation close by, from a shepherd’s hut and glamping to self-catering and luxury hotel suites. 01404 819155, www.escot-devon.co.uk Couples looking for a flexible, venue should check out Colehayes Park in Bovey Tracey, Devon. It’s an enchanting historic manor house set in the Dartmoor National Park offering couples the option to decide where in the grounds or house they would like to hold their reception and it can be styled to suit any wedding theme. Every effort is put into making the lead-up to the wedding as stress-free as possible by the talented team, and their list of suppliers that specialise in DIY weddings are only suppliers recommended by previous couples. A popular feature within the grounds is the lake and jetty that can be used for swimming and there’s one-night complimentary accommodation in either the main house or Cork Tree Cottage for the happy couple before their wedding, perfect for those wanting to make pre-wedding plans. 01626 833 033, www.colehayes.co.uk www.katedixonphotography.co.uk Considering a church ceremony? Then check out the recently launched Devon Church Weddings aimed at encouraging more couples to get married in church and also to showcase some of the 600 Anglican churches across Devon, many of which are Grade I listed and in beautiful coastal or rural locations. 01392 294 905, www.devonchurchweddings.org https://sarahjaynephotography.website BEAUTIFUL BARNS Deborah Ayre is the owner of Harefield Barn in Crediton, Devon and along with her talented team, she can’t wait to welcome new couples to the venue in 2022 and 2023! They still have some popular dates available throughout 2022, and to celebrate, they’re offering all new bookings a complimentary drink to toast for each guest to the value of £500, offer available until the end of February. 07541 121 404, www.harefieldbarn.co.uk Turn to page 11 to read all about their upcoming Wedding Showcase! For weddings in 2022, the team at Ashridge Great Barn at Ashridge Court located in North Tawton, Devon have unveiled a woodland ceremony area in addition to the new outdoor bench. Not Your Average Wedding Showcase will be running at the venue again in October 2022 for couples looking for something a little different for their celebrations in 2023. 01837 352 025, www.ashridge-court.co.uk Other options include: ❤ Deer’s Leap Retreat, www.deersleapretreat.co.uk ❤ Humber Barn, https://humberbarn.co.uk ❤ Valleyside Barn, www.valleysidebarn.co.uk https://kamilanowakphotography.com 62
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