Your South Wales Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 75)

19 REGIONAL VENUES HOLM HOUSE HOTEL, CF64 3BG 02920 706 029 | www.holmhousehotel.com Just 10 minutes outside of Cardiff and a stone’s throw from Penarth’s restored Art Deco pier sits Holm House Hotel. This luxury boutique hotel has a 1AA Rosette restaurant, an award-winning spa and a private garden. In the summer months, a stylish purpose-built outdoor bar is open, which is perfect for drinks in the sun and evening parties. Built in 1926 by JS Neale, the property is a perfect example of ornate early 19 th -century architecture fused with modern touches. Offering expansive views over the Bristol Channel and the islands of Flat Holm and Steep Holm, it’s easy to see why Holm House Hotel won an award for Best Wedding Venue in 2019. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Holm House Hotel caters for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts of up to 90 guests and receptions of 130. There’s a range of spaces to choose from, including the restaurant with unspoilt views of the gardens and a marquee which can be erected in the grounds. WE LOVE... Lovebirds will receive a complimentary food and wine tasting evening, a free gym membership three months before the big day and discounts on spa and hen parties. www.rachellambertphotography.co.uk www.rachellambertphotography.co.uk HENSOL CASTLE, CF72 8JX 01443 665 803 | www.hensolcastle.com/weddings Hensol Castle is a beautifully restored 17 th -century castle situated within 650 acres of Welsh countryside. There are plenty of places for guests to explore, including the 15-acre lake, which makes a stunning backdrop for photographs. Inside is a modern décor with arched windows, oak panelling and sweeping staircases. It’s been sympathetically renovated to ensure it looks as gorgeous on the inside as it does on the outside. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The vows take place in the resplendent Oak Room, which offers views of the nearby lake. Receptions, on the other hand, are held in the purpose-built Courtyard Hall. This grand space has a luxurious décor throughout and is capable of holding 150 friends and family for the wedding breakfast and 200 for the evening celebration. WE LOVE... The staff offer couples a complimentary red carpet upon arrival, a personalised menu and table plan, a silver cake stand and knife and preferential accommodation rates at the Vale Resort. www.philip-warren.com