BOVEY CASTLE, NORTH BOVEY Set within 275 acres of beautiful countryside and rolling valleys, Bovey Castle is a truly unforgettable wedding venue. With its rich history, effortless charm and elegance, couples can enjoy a castle wedding like no other. Stunning landscaped gardens and period architecture offer the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs, whilst the experienced wedding team can work to any theme. The hotel estate includes an 18-hole championship golf course that was designed by John Frederick Abercromby in 1926. The main building was built in 1907 in Jacobean style, with extensions built in the 1930s. The interior is of high quality, with panelled rooms and elaborately carved features. The garden situated at the front of the hotel is set above terraces overlooking a lake and the River Bovey. There are 60 hotel rooms of varying sizes at Bovey Castle, all boasting beautiful décor. Rooms are offered on a bed and breakfast basis, with a delicious range of freshly prepared cooked and continental options. There are 22 self-catering lodges nestled in the grounds, within close proximity to the hotel. Each sleeps up to eight guests (maximum six adults), perfect for families or groups. The lodges are equipped with three double en-suite bedrooms, a lounge, a dining room, a bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. The happy couple will spend their wedding night in one of the stunning rooms, wrapped in five-star luxury. Additional accommodation is available, both before and after the big day, for the wedding party and loved ones. Ceremonies take place in a choice of three elegant indoor civil ceremony spaces at Bovey Castle: The Adam room, Library and Cathedral room, each with stunning backdrops of the estate and Dartmoor National Park. There’s also the Summer House in a stunning setting for those looking for an outdoor civil ceremony. Set in a quiet spot within the castle grounds and approached by a lawned aisle flanked by yew hedges and herbaceous borders, it provides a picturesque backdrop. The hotel is available for exclusive use for the ultimate Bovey Castle Wedding experience. Couples can build their bespoke package with the help of the personal coordinator, which can be tailored to their requirements. Couples and their guests will have free reign within the castle’s shared spaces and grounds as well as the wedding team on hand for the duration of the celebrations. Following the ceremony, everyone will dine like royalty in the Great Western restaurant. Afterwards, guests will be able to dance the night away with a castle reception, complete with evening food. The standard exclusive-use package offers private use of all public areas of the hotel (excluding the Elan Spa, pool, Smith’s Brasserie, grounds, and golf course) as well as 54 luxury hotel rooms, from 2 pm until 11 am the following day on a bed and breakfast basis (not including accommodation in the lodges). Couples can also book an intimate package, tailored to suit their needs for groups of between two and 50 guests. Those enjoying an intimate wedding celebration can also book an evening reception in the spacious Dartmoor Suite and wedding packages include ceremony chairs and white covers, white table linen, cutlery, glassware and more. Contact: 01647 445 098, www.boveycastle.com •We love... that dog-friendly accommodation is available. There are also fun-filled activities on offer including a 4x4 off-road experience, clay pigeon shooting and cider and sloe gin making. HAREFIELD BARN, CREDITON The talented team at Devon’s Harefield Barn have launched the All Inclusive Package for 2024 for a minimum of 50 guests with additional guests priced at £60 per head. The team have gathered the key elements of a wedding day and included them in this all-inclusive deal, which offers couples significant savings and gives them a better idea of what the cost will be. The offer can be booked on any available date in 2024 and includes: •Exclusive use of the venue from 8 am on the day of the wedding until half past midnight. Cars may be left overnight and items can be collected the following day. •There’s access from 1 pm until 5 pm the day before to decorate and prepare. •Four drinks per adult, a delicious wedding breakfast consisting of canapés and a two or three-course meal. •Evening food is supplied by LAP Food and Bars. The total cost of the package is £9,750 inclusive of VAT based on a minimum of 50 guests with additional guests priced at £60 per head. Optional upgrades are available on request. Contact: 07541 121 404, www.harefieldbarn.co.uk •We love... the stunning Clock House perched within the grounds outside the barn where ceremonies take place, set against a backdrop of breathtaking views. Exterior image courtesy of www.hannahfrostphotography.co.uk and interior image courtesy of https://specialdayweddingphotos.co.uk 22
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