ORCHARDLEIGH ESTATE 01373 472 550 | www.orchardleigh.net Nestled amidst 500 acres of stunning Somerset parkland is family-owned estate Orchardleigh. The estate boasts a beautiful 19th-century stately home, romantic island church, 18-hole golf course and plenty of luxurious accommodation. Exclusively yours on you big day, with expansive gardens and views across the estate and lake, Orchardleigh House provides unlimited stunning backdrops for the all-important photographs. The House offers a selection of elegant indoor spaces and cosy log fires, making it ideal for winter weddings. The grand Ballroom provides a beautiful space for the wedding breakfast and because Orchardleigh is a private house, residents and guests can celebrate until dawn. The House can sleep up to 85 guests within 41 opulent bedrooms, with further accommodation available in the estate cottages if required. What’s more, the Grade II listed Palladium boathouse on the lake has been recently renovated and is available exclusively for the happy couple as a luxurious retreat the night after the wedding. You have a choice of five wonderful spots to say “I do.” The Ballroom can host up to 100 loved ones, in The Great Hall there’s room for up to 144, The Belvedere is the new outdoor ceremony space and can also host 144, and The Pergola has space for unlimited numbers. The estate’s island church is an incredibly romantic place to exchange your vows. Lit purely by candlelight due to it’s location, St Mary’s can be found on an island at the heart of the estate. Reception drinks can be hosted on The Terrace and in the breathtaking surroundings of the gardens. Alternatively, if it’s too chilly outside you can move inside to The Great Hall and vestibule, which boasts glorious open fires lit for the winter months. The Ballroom as a capacity of 165 guests for the reception. It has high ceilings and stunning feature windows making it an elegant space to host your wedding breakfast. QUANTOCK LAKES 07879 812 516 | www.quantocklakes.com Quantock Lakes is an exclusive-use Somerset barn wedding venue offering accommodation for two nights from wedding eve. It boasts three barns for you to enjoy, all sharing breathtaking views across the lakes and the famous Quantock Hills and brought to life by the family owners. Plus, new for 2021 is the fabulous Farmhouse with incredible bridal prep space complete with hot tub, sauna and handcrafted bar. The glorious grounds offer you the opportunity to stroll around the meadows and beautifully-kept gardens, and follow the path to the ancient oak tree with romantic rope swing. Watch the sunset across the lakes as you toast marshmallows around the firepit, or relax on the lake pontoon as you enjoy the outside feature lighting once the night draws in. Ceremonies are most popularly held in the Rustic Barn with its original features and cosy low beams. There’s space here for 100 nearest and dearest. Alternatively, the Quantock Barn boasts tall ceilings, an inglenook fireplace and fabulous views. Suitable for larger gatherings, it can accommodate 250. For outside “I dos” the lake pontoon is licensed also with a capacity of 250. The Meadow Barn is an elegant space for your wedding breakfast and speeches. With bifold doors, giant chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling drapes and panoramic views is can host 250. Quantock Barn is your party barn for the evening as well as the central hub for the day. It has standing capacity for 400. www.simonandkianaphotography.com https://rebeccafaithphoto.com https://rebeccafaithphoto.com www.simonandkianaphotography.com 23 WINTER VENUES
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