THE DUKE OF CORNWALL HOTEL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON This magnificent hotel, Plymouth’s first luxury one, is positioned on the fringe of Britain’s Ocean City adjacent to Millbay Park which offers a fantastic green space perfect for big-day photographs. A short stroll from the hotel is another wonderful photographic opportunity at Plymouth Hoe, which offers sensational ocean views across Plymouth Sound. The Gothic Grade 11 listed building with feature windows, towers and turrets dates back to 1863 and boasts a canopy entrance, ornate architectural features and revolving entrance doors. The interior offers a wealth of historic features, with grand rooms and hallways, glittering chandeliers, period columns and a stunning Grade II listed sweeping staircase. Weddings take place in a variety of stylish function rooms to suit a range of party sizes, from 10 to 300. The options include the stately Ballroom, a grand space with atmospheric lighting, a fixed stage for entertainment, a private bar and a dancefloor, or the grand Dining Room with its spectacular domed ceiling and chandelier. There’s also the more intimate Millbay Suite, a sophisticated setting for a smaller celebration boasting a feature fireplace and last but not least, the chic Hayward Room, a magnificent space featuring beautiful bay windows showcasing superb views over King Point Marina. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01752 275 850, www.thedukeofcornwall.co.uk ♥ We love... the choice of four fantastic wedding packages on offer with the option for couples to create a bespoke package based on their requirements. HARBOUR ST IVES, CORNWALL This popular coastal retreat offering guests an oasis of calm just a stone’s throw from the long sandy Porthminster Beach. The 52-room sea-view property is the ultimate Cornish seaside oasis serving up British beachside elegance at its very best. The luxurious property has recently enjoyed a refurbishment with all rooms renovated in a chic colour scheme of pink, blue and green, while the exterior has been repainted in a charming Cornish slate colour and decorated with hanging baskets, botanical plants and new signage. Harbour Hotels recently introduced a new foodie concept, Harbour Kitchen, to five of its properties including Harbour St Ives. It champions classic British dishes created with unexpected twists, offering in-season, sustainable and local produce. The menus enjoy wild-caught seafood, grass-fed meat and fresh seasonal produce as well as internationally inspired dishes such as steamed mussels with Thai coconut chill and lime, and seabass fillet with mussels, pak choi and miso broth. Couples can relax at the property’s indulgent HarSPA featuring a heated pool, hot tub, cedarwood sauna and luxurious treatments courtesy of ESPA. Chic seaside weddings take place in The Harbour Suite, the property’s largest wedding space, catering for both the ceremony and reception for up to 160 guests seated or 200 for the reception. The Godrevy Sands Suite boasts a private terrace with steps down to the beach and is the perfect spot for pre and post-ceremony receptions and evening celebrations. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01736 795 221, www.harbourhotels.co.uk/st-ives ♥ We love... the other Harbour Hotels in Devon and Cornwall including Sidmouth Harbour Hotel, Harbour Fowey, Padstow Harbour Hotel, Harbour Salcombe and the latest addition to the Harbour portfolio, the new Harbour Beach Club & Hotel located in Salcombe, a luxurious family-friendly retreat located on the charming shoreline of South Sands Beach. Exterior image of Duke of Cornwall hotel courtesy of Artography and table set-up courtesy of www.tobylowephotography.co.uk Scan to view video www.baxterandted.com 20
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