Your South Wales Wedding - Page number 15 - September/October 2021 (Issue 81)

HENSOL CASTLE, CF72 8JX 01443 665 803 | www.hensolcastle.com/weddings Nestled within 650 acres of Welsh countryside, Hensol Castle is a restored 17 th -century castle that’s perfect for weddings. In the grounds is a 15-acre lake, which makes a stunning backdrop for photographs, and inside is a modern décor with arched windows, oak panelling and sweeping staircases that are ideal for couples who want to make a grand entrance. The venue has been sympathetically renovated to ensure it looks as gorgeous on the inside as it does on the outside. Celebrate in style Services take place in the resplendent Oak Room, which offers views of the nearby lake, while receptions 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 new outdoor ceremony area, where couples can say ‘I do’ surrounded by breathtaking Welsh countryside. 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. COURT COLMAN MANOR, CF31 4NG 01656 720 212 | www.court-colman-manor.com Originally belonging to Margam Abbey, Court Colman Manor was transformed into a hotel in 1981. The Georgian mansion is situated in the foothills of Garw Valley and combines modern and period décor to create a stunning backdrop for weddings. Inside are three function areas, large fireplaces, a sweeping staircase, a lounge, 29 bedrooms and a restaurant. EWENNY PRIORY, CF35 5BW 07778 205 105 | www.ewennypriory.co.uk Ewenny Priory is an impressive building that dates back to the 12 th century. Originally a fortified Benedictine Priory, it was dissolved by Henry VIII in the 16 th century and converted into the current premises. There are plenty of places for guests to explore, such as the grounds, original towers, fortifications and deer park. ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA, CF10 3ER 02920 391 376 | www.rwcmd.ac.uk The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama sits in the heart of Cardiff’s city centre and is surrounded by white Portland-stone 19 th - century civic buildings on one side and the grounds of the magnificent Cardiff Castle on the other. Situated at the end of an impressive tree- lined avenue, guests will arrive from within Bute Park with the castle in view. This entrance can accommodate traditional wedding cars, tuk tuks or horses and carts. GILESTON MANOR, CF62 4HX 07376 023 907 | www.gilestonmanor.co.uk Gileston Manor is a Grade II* listed Georgian manor house in the Vale of Glamorgan. The property has a range of on-site accommodations, including tastefully converted five-star self-catering guest suites. The extensive grounds include an 18 th -century walled garden, a summer house and impressive views across the Bristol Channel. THE BEAR HOTEL, CF71 7AF 01446 774 814 | www.townandcountrycollective.co.uk Set on the cobbled high street of Cowbridge, The Bear Hotel is located in the heart of the historic market town. The acclaimed Physic Garden is a mere stroll away and offers plenty of photograph opportunities. The venue itself is a charming stone-faced 12 th -century coaching inn, full of allure and delight. www.phi lip-warren.com Also check out... REGIONAL VENUES 15