VALLEYSIDE BARN, BICKLEIGH This traditional, rustic-inspired barn finished with a sleek black steel framework is located in the stunning Exe Valley. It’s accessed via a hedge-lined driveway that passes by a picturesque pond and beautifully manicured gardens home to a weeping willow tree covering a jetty providing many big-day photo opportunities. Inside, the spacious barn where ceremonies and receptions for up to 150 guests take place provides the wow factor with its handmade chandeliers and bespoke glazed bar leading to a terrace adjoining the paddocks where ceremonies can also take place for up to 150 guests overlooking the rolling hills of the surrounding countryside. An al fresco ceremony option for up to 90 loved ones is in the Mediterranean-style courtyard that’s tucked away and draped in sweet honeysuckle and magnolia, also a great spot for a summer drinks reception. Couples can enjoy the stylish honeymoon suite while their nearest and dearest can stay in the three luxury glamping safari tents sleeping up to 20 people. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01884 855 538, www.valleysidebarn.co.uk www.rebekahthomasphotography.co.uk UPTON BARN &WALLED GARDEN, CULLOMPTON, DEVON This award-winning, exclusive-use wedding venue offers an indoor and outdoor ceremony space in the beautiful Walled Garden under the Oak Arbour, and in the Cider Barn for year-round celebrations. The venue incorporates as many eco-friendly elements as possible, from biomass heating and hot water to a borehole used for water supply. A recent addition is The Paddock, a stylish light-filled space providing the bridal party with a spa-worthy environment to get ready in, overlooking the rolling hills and patchwork fields of the Devonshire countryside through the vast floor-to-ceiling windows. The carefully considered interior design details and colour schemes have created ultra-luxe spaces equipped with everything the bridal party will need to get ready on the morning of the wedding including a hair-washing basin and hair and make-up stations. There are also showers, fluffy towels, premium toiletries and plenty of little luxuries creating a home-from-home feel. This additional space is available to hire from 7 am until the ceremony begins when the wedding coordinator will accompany everyone down to the main venue for the wedding entrance. The Stalls are located just behind The Paddock and offer guests somewhere seriously stylish to stay on the night of the wedding in new accommodation pods set within a woodland glade. These rustic retreats with Hygge-inspired décor have been designed in a minimalist Scandistyle. The Stalls can host up to eight people (two per pod) and are automatically booked for the night of the wedding to retain exclusivity. The venue marries the rustic charm of a Devon farm with a modern finish. Included in the wedding packages are the hire of trestle tables and chairs, a large oak barrel to display the cake, all glassware, a wood-burning stove and logs, a firepit plus outdoor tables, chairs and parasols. The venue’s hand-picked collection of local caterers includes Pickle Shack and Mulberry Catering Co, both family-run businesses using independent suppliers and seasonal produce. Both work hard to ensure minimal food wastage. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01884 38302, www.uptonbarn.com www.devon-wedding-photographer.co Images of Upton Barn courtesy of www.yetiphotography.co.uk HAWKE BARN, TIVERTON This beautiful 16th-century building oozes rustic charm. It's home to exposed oak beams, a high open-vaulted ceiling, exposed stonework, flagstone floors and contemporary full-height windows that flood the venue with natural light. The main doors open out on to the sheltered and landscaped south-facing private courtyard complete with seating and a terrace, revealing views sweeping across the rolling countryside. An impressive cluster of mature beech trees creates a wonderful photographic backdrop and extra guests will be horses looking on from their stable windows! The timeless and natural aesthetic of the barn lends itself to many different wedding themes. This impressive, intimate space hosts ceremonies and receptions for up to 60 guests and ceremonies can also take place anywhere in the grounds while the reception party can spill out on to the courtyard. There's a new, top-of-the-range, fully-fitted catering kitchen on-site available for use by the chosen caterer and a bespoke gift from the owners of Hawke Barn is offered to the happy couple. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01278 555107, https://hawkebarnvenue.co.uk 21 LOCAL VENUES
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