Your Herts and Beds Wedding - April/May 2024 (Issue 103)

FULLER’S HILL COTTAGES 07544 208 959 | https://cambridgeholidaycottages.com Fullers Hill Cottages is located on a working farm and airfield in the stunnng countryside. It’s a beautiful setting only a 20-minute drive from Cambridge City Centre, perfectly situated for a fantastic balance between a relaxing country affair and an exciting city experience. The 750-acre arable farm has seven luxury self-catering cottages, all with pretty gardens and hot tubs. There’s also a children’s play area, horse stabbing, and a private airfield – couples can arrive by sky, horse, or car! The team’s Little White Book has lots of contacts, ideas and discounts to help create the most fabulous wedding receptions. Why not also check out the venue’s Little Pink Book for hen parties and the Little Black Book for honeymoons? Pairs can enjoy a significant discount if they book all three events with the team. Wedding receptions take place in a marquee or tipi on the airfield. The team will include music, a photographer, catering, a wedding cake, flowers, and more. Guests can enjoy panoramic views and the tranquillity of the open countryside. With gorgeous, luxury accommodation on-site, guests won’t have far to go after all the celebrations! The seven self-catering cottages have all been lovingly designed, paying homage to their original uses. All have been rebuilt and refurbished from old farm buildings and named after what they were used for, such as The Old Dairy, The Tack Room, The Hayloft, The Stables and The Granary. There’s also Apple Cottage and Number One, both with very different styles. These spaces are suitable for wheelchair users and accessible to less mobile guests. The team provide all guests with a Direct Access Guide featuring lots of information to help make their stay as comfortable, easy and enjoyable as possible. The apartments have underfloor heating powered by a ground source heat pump, providing hot water for the complex. Wood fibre and Hempcore insulation have been used in the buildings, which has resulted in an energy efficiency rating of B. The buildings always had a certain degree of natural ventilation as they were used to house horses and livestock. The apartments use as much natural light as possible and add to this by using low-energy LED lighting where possible. They have implemented a Green Policy and a Responsible Visitor Charter in every cottage. This includes information on what is recyclable and how to reduce waste, water and energy consumption. They feel responsible for helping the environment and are committed as a business to being sustainable and eco-friendly – the Gold Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme proves just that. BEAUMONT HALL 07811 338 313 | www.beaumonthall.co.uk Nestled in St Albans, Beaumont Hall provides the perfect setting for outdoor weddings! The house is not for hire, but the beautifully presented Georgian Grade II farmhouse offers a beautiful backdrop for events. As couples approach the farmhouse, they’ll be greeted by lime trees lining the driveway and the sweet perfume of lush natural greenery. The surrounding grounds are completely secluded. The venue doesn’t have a ceremony license, but it does have a space for blessings. The Honeycomb Lawn can host 200 loved ones and overlooks a pond, providing a wonderful space for memorable moments. The lawn in front of the house provides the perfect setting for arrival drinks and drink receptions before heading to the reception space. The two-tipi set-up can host 100 seated people and 150 standing. The interior provides the perfect blank canvas whether pairs want elegant sitdown dinners or festival-style events. This setting allows for sit-down meals before being transformed for lively receptions, with a cosy lounge or a rustic bar area. The three-tipi set-up can host 150 people seated and 200 standing, giving extra space for a few more people and a dancefloor. Alternatively, The Secret Garden at Beaumont Mews can accommodate 30 seated loved ones and 60 standing. The exciting new space offers an intimate, private, secluded area tucked away within the grounds. It’s perfect for cosy afternoons or evenings with chosen friends and family, with on-site accommodation for up to 16 people. https://esmerobinson.com https://esmerobinson.com www.emilysteve.com www.carinatess.com AL FRESCO VENUES 27

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