Your Sussex Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 83)

CROCKSTEAD FARM HOTEL 01825 841 022 | crocksteadfarmhotel.co.uk A small country hotel set in more than 200 acres of private parkland, Crockstead Farm Hotel is located in the heart of the Sussex countryside. It has a rustic feel created by the beams, stone floor and brick walls, which is elevated by its chandeliers. There’s plenty to catch the eye as it’s decorated throughout with antiques alongside modern oil paintings. Crockstead’s many orginal builidngs date back to the 13th-century. They’ve been updated, but the original beams maintain the charm and feel. Overlooking a pond, lawns and a courtyard, the hotel is ideally situated for a country wedding offering photo opportunities aplenty. Before sitting down to eat, guests can sip their drinks and savour delicious canapés whilst strolling around the gardens and sun-flooded courtyard. The wildlife is always a fascination with tame free-roaming peacocks, ducks and chickens all resident on the grounds. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The Old Barn is a romantic space with low beams and fairylights (80 ceremony guests). ❤ The gazebo is a lovely wrought iron structure situated across the pond with a nearby willow tree leaning over the lawn (200 ceremony guests). ❤ The Millroom is the original equestrian mill across the courtyard with high beams and stone floors (120 ceremony, 110 dining, 200 reception guests, 500 with the addition of a marquee). THE CARTLODGE, HORAM MANOR FARM 07730 277 118 | horammanorfarm.co.uk/the-cartlodge The Cartlodge is a restored barn at Horam Manor Farm with rustic beams, clean crisp walls and a glass frontage. Set amongst the picturesque suroundings of the farm estate, it offers countless idyllic backdrops to capture the day’s memories against. Bookings can also include use of the large grassed area and the rustic wooden Granary Barn. Furthermore, the onsite silver jeweller offers an unforgettable opportunity to make your own wedding rings. You can also create your own rustic venue decorations with expert willow-weaver Dominic Parette. Plus, there’s a florist at the farm who can help bring your vision to life. SPACE TO CELEBRATE The Cartlodge Hall , gardens and Granary Barn (60 dining and reception guests, or 100 with a marquee). 22