THE ALVERTON

Tregolls Road, Truro TR1 1ZQ
Tel: 01872 276633
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Website: www.thealverton.co.uk

The Grade II* Alverton, perched on its hillside setting in Truro since the 1800s, oozes elegance, tranquillity and romance. Glide down the Great Hall’s aisle and tie the knot under the breathtaking 19th century architecture. With room for up to 140 guests for your wedding breakfast and 180 for an evening reception, the four-star Alverton caters for all sizes of wedding from an intimate family occasion to a grand formal celebration.

Four rooms are fully licensed rooms for wedding ceremonies, civil partnerships and blessings and enchanting private gardens, ancient trees and sun-drenched terrace all add to the idyllic setting for capturing those unforgettable wedding memories and talented chefs, renowned for their award-winning food, will create delicious dishes for your big day.

The Alverton’s first-class service, attention to the finer details and dedication to ensuring the day flows seamlessly makes savouring those magical moments effortless. And, with more than 50 bedrooms, there’s plenty of overnight accommodation for your guests.

BADGER’S HOLT

Dartmeet, Yelverton PL20 6SG
Tel: 01364 631213
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.badgersholtweddings.co.uk

Tucked-away in the heart of Dartmoor’s stunning National Park, Badgers Holt is surrounded by wild and rugged moorland and ancient granite tors, set in a secluded and sheltered location on the banks of the River Dart.

Its location and interior offers a charming and natural setting, an ideal backdrop for couples planning a more rustic wedding. The venue is versatile, so couples can add their own unique twist and personality to create the perfect
ambience, whether they’re going for romantic, elegant, free-spirited or individually quirky.

Spaces for your ceremony and reception include the Riverside Garden Room, Banquet Fireside Room and Bandstand alongside the river. Larger weddings have the option of a marquee beside the river bank.

THE BEDFORD HOTEL

Plymouth Road, Tavistock PL19 8BB
Tel: 01822 613221
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.bedford-hotel.co.uk

Situated within its own spacious grounds at the heart of Tavistock, the Bedford Hotel has four beautiful rooms licensed for civil ceremonies, whether you are looking for an intimate civil ceremony for 10 or a formal ceremony for 110 wedding guests. The Bedford is directly opposite St. Eustachius Church which, like the hotel, used to be part of the abbey. Alternatively, on the outskirts of town is the famous St Michael’s Church.

Gallery 26 is the Bedford’s stunning new function room, recently awarded best Vernacular Award for architectural design. It is a unique, contemporary room yet the architect has managed to draw in the beauty and history of the hotel. Outside is a private car park and ornate bridge leading to a walled garden, perfect for your wedding photographs and drinks.
Award-winning food and 31 ensuite bedrooms complete the picture.

THE BERRY HEAD HOTEL

Berry Head Road, Brixham TQ5 9AJ
Tel: 01803 853225
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.berryheadhotel.com

Set in a superb waterside position enjoying spectacular views of the English Riviera and surrounded by six acres of grounds in the seclusion of the Berry Head Country Park, the elegant 3 star hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies. It’s a stunning location in which to celebrate your special day and it caters for from for two to 200 guests, with every wedding tailored individually to suit your unique requirements.
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here’s ample parking and guests staying overnight will appreciate the indoor swimming pool in the morning!

BODMIN RAILWAY

Harleigh Road, Bodmin PL31 1AQ
Tel: 01208 73555
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.bodminrailway.co.uk

Looking for a wedding venue with a difference? Try Bodmin Railway! Whether you want an intimate elopement ceremony or a reception for up to 150 people, they can help you build your dream day.

You can get married on the train, in the booking hall, on the station platform or in the signal box before enjoying your reception while travelling through the Cornish countryside to both Bodmin Parkway and Boscarne Junction, hopping off at both ends to get a variety of pictures. The station has a small cafe, which can be used to prepare and warm food. Alternatively, external caterers are welcome and can be parked up in a variety of spots around the station. Only a stone’s throw from both Bodmin register office and Lanhydrock Golf Club, Bodmin Railway offers a venue that is both independent and within reach of local amenities to help package together your dream day.

CHINA FLEET COUNTRY CLUB

Saltash PL12 6LJ
Tel: 01752 848668
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Website: www.china-fleet.co.uk

S2023 South West Wedding Award winner, the China Fleet Country Club, is the perfect wedding venue in Cornwall for couples and their guests. Nestled in Saltash near Plymouth on the Cornwall and Devon border, the China Fleet Country Club, exudes beauty, tranquillity and romance, making it the perfect venue for your wedding. Perfect for wedding ceremonies or wedding receptions.

From your initial show around, to the moment you say ‘I do’, the team will work hard to ensure that your wedding day is bespoke and unique to you, exceeding your expectations and giving you and your guests a spectacular wedding day to remember.

They understand that you are very special and your day is extremely important to them, that is why your wedding will be the only one at the venue on your chosen day.

THE CROSSWAYS

Stocks Lane, North Wootton, near Wells BA4 4EU
Tel: 01749 899000
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.thecrossways.co.uk

If you’re looking for the perfect spot for your wedding reception, pay a visit to The Crossways near Wells. Its magnificent Tor View Suite opens out onto a fantastic roof terrace offering stunning views of the Somerset countryside towards Glastonbury Tor, an unforgettable vista that your guest will be talking about for years to come.

The Crossways caters for all sizes of reception from small intimate gatherings to events with over 150 guests and the wedding team, with its wealth of experience, will help you organise every detail of your dream day.

After all the excitement you can retire to the Avalon Vale Deluxe Suite, complete with four poster bed, adjoining lounge area with sofas to relax on and a large deluxe bathroom with a walk-in rainforest shower and Jacuzzi bath. The suite opens out onto a large private terrace with a Jacuzzi hot-tub and romantic views over the beautiful Somerset countryside towards Glastonbury Tor.

THE DRIFTWOOD SPARS

Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes
Tel: 019872 552428
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Website: www.driftwoodspars.co.uk

Warm, welcoming and fun-loving with a natural, laid back character: the Driftwood Spars is just a stone’s throw from the stunningly iconic Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes. And they believe every wedding or civil partnership is as individual as those taking part, whether that means an elopement-style ceremony with just the two of you, the dog and the Cliffside Garden as the backdrop, or an epic family gathering in the Seaview Dining Room with scope for music and merry-making late into the night.

A wedding at the Driftwood is an utterly memorable experience and this true Cornish coastal pub cares about making memories while minimising their environmental impact. You can rely on friendly service and the finest locally sourced produce, from a selection of proper Cornish ales to scrumptious homemade food.

And there are 15 comfortable  bedrooms for your nearest and dearest at the end of the night.

THE DUKE OF CORNWALL HOTEL

Millbay Rd, Plymouth PL1 3LG
Tel: 01752 275850
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.thedukeofcornwall.co.uk/wedding-collection

A stunning period hotel, whose light-filled rooms brim with character and style, the Duke of Cornwall has been hosting elegant wedding celebrations for most of its 150-plus year history. Licensed for civil ceremonies, the hotel has been thoughtfully and lovingly refurbished so it combines fin de siecle glamour with every contemporary comfort. There’s a choice of beautiful rooms to suit every size of wedding party, from an intimate celebration for a handful of guests, to a grand, formal affair for up to 300.

A friendly team of experienced experts aim will allow you to live the complete fairytale and their hand-picked trusted wedding suppliers will complete the picture. After the celebrations are over, there are 72 luxurious, individually designed rooms and suites for guests who wish to stay overnight.

ELFORDLEIGH

Colebrook, Plympton PL7 5EB
Tel: 01752 336428
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.elfordleigh.co.uk

Whether you are looking for an intimate gathering or a big celebration, Elfordleigh can offer a range of wedding packages to suit your needs – and if there isn’t an exact match to your requirement, they’ll be delighted to tailor a bespoke package just for you.

Licensed for civil ceremonies, the elegant 18th century Elfordleigh is a most sought after venue, with elegant wedding suites, and breathtaking views. The Elite Suite is ideal for large receptions of up to 200 guests while the Churchill Conservatory is perfect for more intimate gatherings. And the Langmead Suite offers a spacious chapel-feel, seating up to 80 guests.

Make an appointment to have a chat with the friendly, expert Wedding & Events team and they will offer advice and answer all the questions you have.

GLEBE HOUSE

Bridgerule  EX22 7EW
Tel: 01288 381272
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.glebehousecottages.co.uk

Enjoy a relaxed, country wedding for up to 130 people at Glebe House, a luxury, family-owned venue set in six acres of stunning gardens and woodlands. Have your ceremony and reception outdoors in the gardens or in their brand new oak-framed barn.

And with seven on-site luxury cottages plus camping available for additional guests, you can extend your celebrations over two or even three nights. There’s even a children’s play area, a games room and a heated outdoor pool.

Glebe House is available for exclusive use and owners Jay, Polly and Nick Brewer are on hand to help you make your wedding unique and special – and to ensure every detail is perfectly managed on the day.

HANNAFORE POINT HOTEL

West Looe, Cornwall
Tel: 01503 263273
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.hannaforepointhotel.co.uk

Overlooking Looe Bay and with spectacular views along the unspoiled Cornish coast, the Hannafore Point Hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies and caters for receptions for up to 180 guests in its elegant function suites.
Menus using local produce are tailored to your specific requirements, there’s a honeymoon suite with a heart-shaped bath for the happy couple and attention to detail and personal service are second to none.

HARTA retreat

Cleave Farm, East Down EX 31 4NX
Tel: 07899 662767
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.harta-retreat.co.uk

HARTA retreat is one of the newest and most romantic wedding venues in the south west. Its beautiful natural setting on the edge of Exmoor National Park features over 40 acres of sustainably-managed grounds with a tree-lined wildflower meadow, pasture land, meadow-style gardens and a maturing woodland.

Owners Miranda and Aaron first established the retreat as a luxurious glamping site with elegantly styled tipis nestling in a private sheltered valley.

Now, with a licence pending for civil ceremonies, HARTA is offering ‘blank canvas’ tipi weddings, so you can create the outdoor wedding of your dreams, with the freedom to make your special day uniquely yours.  Here, surrounded by wildflowers and apples trees against a peaceful waterside backdrop, you can share your unique love story, in your unique way, with the people who matter to you most.

Exclusive three-day, two night hire of the site is available, along with additional camping and luxury glamping.

HAWKE BARN

Stoodleigh, Tiverton EX16 9QG
Tel: 07508 708304
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.hawkebarnvenue.co.uk

Hawke Barn wedding and special celebrations venue offers a historic, rustic barn set in secluded Devon countryside, with multiple stunning outside ceremony locations. In fact, it’s proud to be Bridebook’s number one barn wedding venue in the county!

And their in-house wedding co-ordinator will work with you to achieve your dream day, whether you plan pagan-style handfasting in the ancient woods, a romantic lakeside pagoda or jazz and Champagne on the top lawn with its sweeping views. This traditional smithy and the historic threshing barn provide a relaxed, country atmosphere that is perfect for nature and animal lovers alike. You can bring your dog along and they even offer stabling for your horse – and that’s not to mention resident tame sheep Teddy and Gerald, both ready to get involved if you would like!

Hawke Barn accommodates 60 day guests plus an additional 40 evening guests. Whether you’re looking for a low-key elopement (from £1,750) or a country party with friends and family (from £3,750), they are confident you will find what you are looking for at Hawke Barn.  There’s onsite accommodation in two beautifully restored 17th century barn conversions and the west wing of the farmhouse. Additional guests are welcome to camp or stay in one of their bell tents

KNIGHTOR WINERY

Trethurgy, St Austell
Tel: 01726 851101
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.knightor.com

Nestled among four acres of a working winery and orchards, Knightor is a wedding venue in Cornwall that exudes rustic charm. Located close to the south coast, the setting provides the perfect backdrop for those looking for the ultimate Cornish celebration.

Constructed with traditional Cornish granite, the 18th century barn is an inspiring space with plenty of rustic appeal. Alternatively, embrace the romantic nature of the arbour and the array of surrounding wildflowers. Extend the celebrations by bringing your friends and family together, with extras such as a banquet the day before and breakfast the morning after.

With the option of formally seating up to 90 day guests and hosting up to 150 evening guests, couples can choose between an all out celebration or a more intimate occasion. Packages can be tailored to suit your day.

UPTON BARN & WALLED GARDEN

Upton Farm, Cullompton EX15 1RA
Tel: 01884 38302
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.uptonbarn.com

This stunning venue nestles amid beautiful Devon countryside within walking distance of the historic market town of Cullompton, and within easy reach of both Exeter and Taunton. An exciting redevelopment has brought new life into the beautiful, traditional old buildings and walled garden, and Upton is now a fabulous venue, set in an idyllic rural location and registered for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies and partnerships.

It’s a totally private location for your wedding, where you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding unspoilt countryside – there’s even a marquee plot, should you require one. The venue is privately owned and available on an exclusive basis only.

Their ‘blank canvas’ approach means it’s entirely your choice what suppliers you use, giving you the flexibility to create the perfect wedding day in your own personal style – although the owners can provide you with a list of excellent local suppliers and help you plan your wedding, if you wish.You are also welcome to supply your own drinks for both your drinks reception and your wedding breakfast and there is no corkage or service charge applied.