EAST AND MID DEVON Spotlight on... LYMPSTONE MANOR, EXMOUTH Part of the Michael Caines Collection of properties, Lympstone Manor country house hotel is situated in 28 stunning acres on the foreshore of the tranquil Exe estuary with breathtaking views and a 10-acre vineyard. Check Michael Caines MBE heads up the Michelin-starred kitchen and focuses on using local produce. Ceremonies can be held in the stylish Berryhead dining room for up to 60 guests while intimate gatherings of just 25 loved ones can be hosted in the Mamhead suite. Couples can book exclusive use of the property and guests can enjoy the hotel’s selection of luxury rooms including the estuary suites and shepherd’s huts. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01395 202 040, https://lympstonemanor.co.uk We reveal where to wed https://brownhillphotography.co.uk Scan to view video www.hannahbarnesphotography.com www.hannahbarnesphotography.com THE CORN BARN, CULLOMPTON This rustic-inspired venue has benefitted from sympathetic restoration revealing original features such as a highvaulted ceiling, hefty oak beams, exposed stonework and natural cob walls creating a relaxed feel. Large windows flood the barn with natural daylight and offer a pleasant vista over the courtyard. This walled, sunny, south-facing and landscaped courtyard, where ceremonies can be held enjoys a seating area and generous terraces, oozing a Mediterranean vibe. It’s also home to a cider orchard, where couples can get married or have their photographs taken. Ceremonies can also take place at the end of the main barn with its chapel-like feel, and in the loft while receptions enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the barn. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01884 32107, www.thecornbarn.com KENNAWAY HOUSE, SIDMOUTH Kennaway House is a beautiful Grade II listed Regency mansion dating back to 1805 flanked by a large pretty garden filled with ancient chestnut trees, shrubs and flowers. A lamp post-lined driveway borders the lawn with a small car park at one end and access to the seafront that's just a five-minute walk away. There's a stone staircase leading up to a beautiful set of period doors welcoming guests inside and the house boasts a unique curving façade and original Georgian sash windows plus other period features including a Regency double staircase. The interior has been lovingly decorated throughout and the expert team pride itself on the high standard of care given to each wedding couple. Ceremonies take place in the beautifully restored Hatton Wood room with its wooden floor for up to 80 guests. Alternatively, the Amyatt Room boasting garden vistas can host an intimate 30 loved ones. The Cellar Bar is the largest space with a capacity for up to 100 guests that has recently been fitted with a new wooden floor and is equipped with a sound system. There's a large, fully fitted professional kitchen with a connecting door into the function room. Receptions take place in all of these rooms and marquees can be hired for the garden, or a champagne reception can take place outdoors on the lawn. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01395 515551, www.kennawayhouse.org.uk 17 LOCAL VENUES
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