Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Page number 21 - October/November 2021 (Issue 85)

I married him From Jane Austen to R.D Blackmore, many authors have found inspiration for their love stories in the region. Check out our roundup of local venues that could’ve stepped straight out of the pages of a novel NORTH CADBURY COURT 01963 441 238 | www.northcadburycourt.com A luxury stately home set among 1,500 acres of Somerset countryside, North Cadbury Court offers you the freedom to create your own dream wedding. The house, estate and all facilities are exclusively yours for the big day, allowing you and your guests to relax and stay for the weekend in complete privacy. From the grounds you’ll be able to enjoy views of the private lake, down to Cadbury Hill Fort, thought to have been King Arthur’s Court of Camelot. The main house offers 21 luxury bedrooms and 19 bathrooms, beautiful grounds and gardens, spa wing with heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and gym as well as a casino, fully-equipped disco cellar, snooker room, three tennis courts, croquet and three-hole golf course starting from the rooftop. As if all of that wasn’t enough, you’ll also benefit from access to the lovely Yacht Club by the lake, complete with double bedroom, and space for camping on the grounds. Plus, there are four B&B cottages in the converted Coach House, which can sleep a total of 32. You can exchange your vows in the Ballroom (300 guests), North Hall (150 guests) or the adjacent St Michael’s Church (250 guests). Alternatively, for outdoor “I dos” you have a choice between the Lake Gazebo (150 guests) and the Garden Gazebo (300 guests). When it comes to the celebrations The North Hall again is a great spot. With its wood-panelled walls and lovely alcove that’s perfect for a bar counter, it’s often used for drinks receptions and can host 100. There’s also the Sitting Room next door, complete with old refectory tables, which can also be used to set up a bar area. The Morning Room and Library combined can hold 100 loved ones and allow you to easily spill out onto the lawns when the weather is fine. Whereas the log fires add a cosy atmosphere in the winter. Then, when your evening guests arrive you can all hit the dancefloor in the basement disco, where there’s unlimited late-night music. READER, https://albertpalmerphotography.com https://howphotography.co.uk www.3dvirtualsolutions.co STORYBOOK VENUES 21