Your East Anglian Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 40)

Cley Windmill, Cley-next-the-Sea 01263 740 209 | cleywindmill.co.uk Bannish the winter blues and snuggle up for a romantic big day at this magical location. Cley windmill is a local landmark on the north Norfolk coast, surrounded by reeds and marshland with the sea in the distance, it’s an idyllic setting for those in search of an original venue with bags of charm. You can take over the whole place for your big day, tie the knot in the cosy candlelit dining room, which can host up to 25 people, then celebrate afterwards with an intimate wedding breakfast. Full of character, the round, beamed sitting room at the bottom of the tower provides a welcoming space, complete with a roaring open fire. Next door in the Granary is a lovely space with comfy sofas where your guests can relax. There’s space for up to 16 people in the windmill’s fabulously quirky bedrooms, if you want you can stay over and explore the local seaside towns and fabulous coastline afterwards. Additional accommodation is also available in the self-catering cottage and The Old Cart Shed on site. We love... the gallery at the top of the tower; the ultimate photo opportunity with the windmill sails as your backdrop. The Old Rectory Hotel, Crostwick 01603 738 513 | oldrectorycrostwick.com This country house hotel offers a traditional, homely feel in a picturesque rural location. Nestled in the little-known hamlet of Crostwick, it’s surrounded by common and farmland with beautiful landscaped gardens, offering a wealth of great photo opportunities. The original building, The Rectory itself, is privately owned and dates back to the mid-19 th century, providing a beautiful frontage to the site. The hotel has a welcoming reception area, lounge, bar, two function rooms and 16 en-suite bedrooms. Purpose-built for weddings, the Conservatory restaurant is a stunning octagonal room with a high vaulted ceiling and views of the gardens. The dimmed candelabra and fairylights in December create a lovely romantic atmosphere. Licensed for ceremonies it can host 110 seated guests and 150 for an informal reception. The Victoriana Suite offers a more intimate setting for weddings with up to 60 loved ones and has a low beamed ceiling and adjoining lounge. We love.. . the tree outside reception decorated with around 5,000 fairylights in the winter months; perfect for magical just-wed shots. Images: markewelsphotography.com Images: fullerphotographyweddings.co.uk 28

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