DE VERE COTSWOLD WATER PARK, SOUTH CERNEY This contemporary hotel is built on a nature reserve surrounded by 152 lakes that make up the Cotswold Water Park. It’s home to 328 stylish bedrooms and elegant suites that are equipped with a lounge area, king-size beds and lakeside terraces boasting picturesque views. Ceremonies take place in a choice of seven contemporary lakeside spaces. The property is ideal for an elopement wedding or a grand affair with 500 loved ones. The wedding breakfast and reception takes place in a choice of elegant function suites and the outdoor terrace offering uninterrupted views is ideal for summer soirées. The hotel operates 24 hours, perfect for a nightcap in the bar or a midnight feast from The Pantry, an area in reception loaded with snacks and ice cream served from a pink and white-striped trike (that can be hired for weddings.) The De Vere hotel group has announced a partnership with British publishing house Bloomsbury to launch a new book club that will mean guests can enjoy during their stay. A choice of four titles will be refreshed on a bi-monthly basis to include a variety of recent launches, topical reads, and modern classics. The first selection includes Greenwich Park by author Katherine Faulkner; Sunday Times bestseller A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende, Somebody I Used to Know, a powerful memoir by Wendy Mitchell and In Control: Dangerous Relationships and How They End in Murder, by Professor Jane Monckton-Smith. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01285 864 000, www.devere.co.uk/cotswold-water-park-hotel ♥ We love... the Starling Suite with lakeside views through the floor-to-ceiling windows that are best suited to micro weddings. Turn to page 49 to see our exclusive shoot showcased at sister property De Vere Tortworth Court. A MINI-MOON OPTION The Hudnalls Hideout in St Briavels is a luxurious adults-only treehouse situated in a two-acre private wood in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty boasting a large deck, accessed from the bi-fold doors, wrapped around two oak trees plus outdoor seating, sun loungers and a hammock. The trendy interior has been designed in partnership with MADE.COM with a cosy cabin-in-the-woods-inspired feel and is home to some of their most popular design pieces combined with upcycled items. A suspended fireplace creates a romantic ambience in the Scandinavian-inspired lounge and there’s also underfloor heating for warmth all year round. The loft-style mezzanine bedroom features a king-size bed plus there’s an outdoor bathtub for two. This stylish hideaway at home has been beautifully crafted, prompting visitors to connect with the outdoors and switch off. It’s open all year and offers a minimum stay of three nights, the perfect escape for couples planning a mini-moon in the region. They’ll have exclusive use of the woodland site plus access to a wildflower meadow, ideal for picnics. Breakfast hampers, takeaways and cakes can be pre-ordered from the local village shop and deli, The Pantry, that will be delivered on arrival. There’s a traditional firepit and a wood-fired oven and a private chef can also be hired. Ceremony licence? No Contact: 07986 168 148, https://hudnallshideout.co.uk ♥ We love... the local artisan food and drink producers, ginmaking experiences, delis and food festivals to tempt visitors, along with some local restaurants featuring award-winning chefs. With thanks to https://weekendcandy.com 16
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