Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Page number 19 - July/August 2021 (Issue 32)

A SHRIDGE COURT, N ORTH TAWTON A shridge Court is a beautiful countryside barn and farm wedding venue w ith celebrations taking place inside the Great Barn. This romantic, rustic s pace allows for exclusive access for three full days with staff on hand to h elp with every step of the wedding planning. There’s a catering kitchen and outside firepit, access to a prop collection to style the venue with, no corkage charges, accommodation available for three nights in the cosy Old Laundry Cottage and a photo shoot included in the location of each couple’s choice, including down by the lake, in the surrounding fields or the arboretum. There are three licensed ceremony spaces including The Main Barn for up to 120 guests, the Snug for up to 30 loved ones and the Magic Circle Pavilion in the gardens that benefits from no limit on numbers. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01837 352 025, www.ashridge-court.co.uk www.facebook.com/Ashridgecourtfarm ❤ WE LOVE… the various wedding packages available. TAWSTOCK COURT, BARNSTAPLE Tawstock Court is a Georgian country house with a castle-like appearance situated in 32 acres of grounds and ancient woodland on a hill enjoying views of the North Devon countryside. The courtyard has recently been revamped into a stunning space with festoon lighting, ample seating positioned under a canopy of fairylights and a decked area with swing chairs. Spacious rooms and suites at the front of the building are home to period features and offer panoramic views across the valley. The Panelled Hall that opens out on to the balustrade features carved wooden pillars and a magnificent fireplace. Other areas including the bar are decorated with a more contemporary feel but with a vintage flair. The Old Refectory, ideal for larger weddings, features a beautiful parquet floor and reclaimed wood feature wall. During the evening reception, it sets the stage for a band or disco. Ceremonies take place in The Panelled Hall with the large front doors opening on to the front of the house boasting far-flung views across the valley to Codden Hill. The 16th-century Elizabethan Gatehouse, with its original wooden doors, is a superb choice for an outdoor wedding and there’s also the option of St Peter’s Church just a two-minute walk from the bottom of the garden. For micro weddings, the study and the Morning Room are both charming spaces located at the front of the house. Ceremony licence: Yes Contact: 01271 446 333, https://tawstockcourt.co.uk www.facebook.com/tawstockcourt ❤ WE LOVE… that Elizabethan Gatehouse offers a stunning outdoor space for beautiful photographs. Photography of the exterior of Ashridge Court courtesy of https://lifeslittleadventures. photography and photography of interior courtesy of https://www.yetiphotography.co.uk Photography of Tawstock Court courtesy of www.freeformimages.co.uk, www.am ychapplephotography.co.uk an d www.facebook.com/jimwilemanphotographer REGIONAL VENUES 19