DEER’S LEAP RETREAT, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON This stunning wedding venue is surrounded by 15 acres of farmland, situated on the edge of Exmoor’s national park which provides stunning vistas of rolling fields and moorland from everywhere on the property. The stone barn features a private bar with comfy sofas and chairs, exposed wooden beams offset by cartwheels draped in fairylights, a large wood-burning fire, stone-flagged flooring and large doors opening out on to the sun-drenched, south-facing patio which overlooks the lake and gazebo. The patio area provides a relaxed space for sipping champagne or cocktails and outdoor games can be enjoyed on the large adjacent lawn. As night falls, the heaters and firepits provide warmth outside while the fairylights and festoon lighting lead guests down to the lantern-lit lake for fireworks reflecting in the water fired to the happy couple’s own choice of song. Ceremonies take place in the wooden lakeside gazebo perched on the side of the lake surrounded by rolling countryside. It accommodates up to 150 guests under a stretch canopy lit with romantic festoon lighting. Alternatively, the rustic barn with original stone walls offers an indoor option with its hand-crafted wooden fixtures and fittings adding to the ambience for up to 150 guests and receptions also take place here. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01398 341 407, www.deersleapweddings.co.uk ❤ We love… the large luxury farmhouse which sleeps 21 guests complet with a sauna, hot tub, large kitchen and lounges plus the glamping village and one-bedroom bridal suite with a conservatory and hot tub that are all set in two acres of gardens on a secluded site with complete privacy, surrounded by nature. UPTON BARN &WALLED GARDEN, CULLOMPTON, DEVON This exclusive-use wedding venue offers an indoor and outdoor ceremony space in the beautiful Walled Garden under the Oak Arbour, and in the Cider Barn for year-round celebrations. New for 2022 is The Paddock at Upton Barn providing the bridal party with a spa-worthy space to get ready in, overlooking the rolling hills and patchwork fields of the Devonshire countryside through the vast floor-to-ceiling windows. The carefully considered interior design details and colour schemes have created ultra-luxe spaces and suppliers are equipped with a hair-washing basin and hair and make-up stations. There are also showers, fluffy towels, premium toiletries and plenty of little luxuries creating a home-from-home feel. This additional space is available to hire from 7 am until the ceremony begins when the wedding coordinator will accompany everyone down to the main venue for the wedding entrance. The Stalls are located just behind The Paddock and offer guests somewhere seriously stylish to stay on the night of the wedding in new accommodation pods set within a woodland glade. These rustic retreats with Hygge-inspired décor have been designed in a minimalist Scandi-style. The Stalls can host up to eight people (two per pod) and are automatically booked for the night of the wedding to retain exclusivity. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01884 38302, www.uptonbarn.com ❤ We love… the exclusive offer of £1,500 off venue hire for selected Friday and Saturday dates throughout summer 2022 – turn to page 17 to read more and to page 37 to see the real wedding of Charlotte and Max at the venue. 26
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