Your West Midlands Wedding- October/November 2020 (Issue 70)

www.fcphotography.co.uk www.fcphotography.co.uk The Moat House is a 16 th -century farmhouse adjacent to the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. Surrounded by two moats, there are plenty of places to explore and take photographs. The main part of the building comprises of a bar and restaurant area, and the adjoining hotel has 41 bedrooms and a function suite. Outside is an iconic horse chestnut tree and quaint canal bridges that link to the snowdrop and bluebell carpeted woodland. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Colin Lewis Suite is perfect for intimate celebrations with room for 70 guests for the service and 50 for the reception. This room sits under the atmospheric oak beams and is the oldest part of the building. Flooded with natural light, The Orangery is home to an award-winning restaurant and has space for 80 loved ones throughout the day. Outdoor celebrations can take place in the grounds against the backdrop of the picturesque lakeside pergola with up to 130 friends and family. With views out over the canal and stunning Staffordshire countryside, the Acton Suite is ideal for couples looking for a blank canvas, with space for 130 nearest and dearest. WE LOVE... The Moat House offers couples a complimentary menu tasting, and at the end of the night, lovebirds will be able to retreat to the sanctuary of the wedding suite or four-poster room. The property also includes five additional bedrooms on the night of the wedding for family members to stay. THE MOAT HOUSE, ST17 0RJ 01785 712 217 | www.moathouseweddings.co.uk BANK HOUSE HOTEL, ST14 8AG 01889 566 922 | www.bankhousehotel.uk The Bank House Hotel was built in 1777 for Thomas Hart and served as the first bank in Uttoxeter. Located in the town centre, it’s close by Staffordshire market town and has an original bank vault that’s been incorporated as a feature in the restaurant. BLAKELANDS COUNTRY HOUSE, DY7 5DP 01384 221 000 | www.blakelands.co.uk Blakelands Country House is set in the heart of the South Staffordshire countryside and provides a beautiful backdrop for weddings. Dating back to 1722, the property sits amongst delightful and historic walled gardens, paddocks, orchards and lakes. RODBASTON HALL, ST19 5PH 01785 710 509 | www.rodbastonhall.co.uk Located across a stunning 180 hectare estate in Penkridge, Rodbaston Hall is a beautiful 19 th -century venue set in the heart of Staffordshire’s countryside. With three elegant banqueting suites to choose from, it’s the ideal place to host any special event. STANDON HALL, ST21 6RA 07821 131 273 | www.standonhall.co.uk Standon Hall is an enchanting Grade II listed venue that’s set to open in late 2020. The early 20 th -century mansion is in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside and is currently being converted into a bespoke wedding venue. THREE HORSESHOES COUNTRY INN & SPA, ST13 8TW 01538 300 296 | www.3shoesinn.co.uk Set in the peaceful location on the edge of the Staffordshire Peak Park is the Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa. The property has been run by the Kirk family since 1981 and welcomes four-legged friends into the on-site pub. STATFOLD, B79 0BU 01827 830 389 | www.statfold.com Situated within 1,000 acres of stunning Staffordshire countryside, Statfold is just a stones-throw from the market town of Tamworth. This idyllic narrow-gauge steam railway and museum provide a quirky backdrop for weddings, parties, conferences and special events. ALSO CHECK OUT... REGIONAL VENUES 21