THE 10 MOST INSTAGRAMMED WEDDING VENUES ARE REVEALED With more than 278,000 UK weddings expected to take place this year, there’s no doubt that couples across the country are scrolling through Instagram in search of inspiration. With this in mind, Aura Print (https://aura-print.com) have discovered the 10 most Insta-worthy and beautiful wedding venues in the UK by searching Instagram to discover which venue was being talked about the most. Gloucestershire was a popular spot with Cripps Barn located in Cirencester at number three, Elmore Court situated in Gloucester at number five and Stone Barn in Cheltenham at number six. Cripps Barn has 23,356 mentions on Instagram. This renovated barn from the 18th century is located in the quintessential Cotswolds. With rustic-inspired weddings being a big trend, this venue offers a 150-person dining capacity, a state-of-the-art sound system and a beautiful setting. The team has also ensured that couples will have an amazing after-party with their late-night licence making the fun last even longer. To find out more, visit https://crippsandco.com The fifth most Instagrammable wedding venue is Elmore Court with 21,205 mentions. This stately home was built around 1580 and showcases many different types of architecture throughout the mansion. Weddings can be enjoyed inside or out, with the aesthetics accommodated by the unique collection of styles found around the estate. To find out more, visit www.elmorecourt.com and read on, below, for the latest news about their new treehouse accommodation. Stone Barn, part of the Cripps & Co group, is a traditional Cotswold barn home to roaring fires and an open kitchen. It can host up to 200 guests for an indoor or outdoor ceremony and for the wedding breakfast, and up to 250 people for the evening reception with a late-night license until 1 am. To find out more, visit https://crippsandco.com/stone-barn CONTEMPORARY TREEHOUSES SET TO OPEN AT ELMORE COURT Elmore Court country estate in Gloucestershire will be open to holiday guests for the first time this year with designer accommodation on offer in six new high-end treehouses. With countryside views, guests will have the opportunity to escape to a new space where refined meets rewild. Visitors will experience the comforts that people seek when on holiday whilst drawing in the flourishing flora and fauna of Elmore Court Estate’s nature recovery programme as it enters its third year. The new accommodation project is on track with bookings open for stays from 24th May 2023 onwards, making Elmore one of the UK’s most exciting new staycation choices this year. The treehouses are set in Park Covert Woods and their opening in late spring is perfectly timed for the first guests to enjoy carpets of bluebells and other wildflowers and countryside rambles. Visitors are invited to explore the estate, which is just a short drive from the cathedral city of Gloucester, on recommended walks and learn more about the rewilding programme which started in 2020 when a portion of land was set aside, free from cultivation allowing it to flourish. Each treehouse operates as a self-catering holiday let, is separate from its neighbours and accessed by private boardwalks and sizeable decks from which guests can enjoy the dramatic views across the wetlands and beyond. Each uniquely crafted treehouse features an electric car charging point, fun zig-zagging boardwalk entrances through the woods, British cedar cladding with a corrugated roof, cork flooring and poplar ply walls. The clever design means they are maximally insulated as well as gaining energy from both the sun and occupants. Other features include a modern brazier with a wood store on the seated decking and even an outdoor bath to soak up the incredible views. High spec outside kitchens with a hob, combi ovens, fridge and dining all under shelter optimise time spent al fresco. All treehouse dining areas have outdoor heating. Inside there are bespoke super king-size wooden spindle beds built by Jamie Fraser, who is the owner, Anselm’s, cousin and bedding and mattresses from champions in sustainability, Naturalmat plus an indoor bathroom with shower. The names for the treehouse are inspired by the South American medicine wheel (using British equivalent animals): Wren, Adder, Wild Cat, Sky, Earth and Kite. Sky is stair-free, and pram and wheelchair friendly. The interior design sees another talented cousin of Anselm’s, Tracey Boyd, in charge. Tracey is a well-respected fashion and homewares designer with clients including Anthropologie. Each treehouse is different, using similar materials such as wood, metal and glass with Scandinavian sleek lines, accented by splashes of colour and textures. Accommodation is flexible and suitable for couples, friends and families, sleeping two, three and four people. All treehouses have super king-size beds with a single trundle bed that slides out except Wren which has a super king-size bed with no trundle, sleeping two. The treehouses that sleep four guests have a day bed fitted into a snug next to the bedroom. Whilst the treehouses are equipped for self-catering, guests can pre-order a range of food and drink items such as breakfast hampers, gourmet ready meals and wine, beers, soft drinks and even champagne directly from the estate kitchens. Prices start from £290 per night in Wren; £340 per night in Adder, Wild Cat or Kite and £370 per night in Earth or Sky. The minimum stay is two nights. For reservations, visit www.elmorecourt.com/treehouses www.gettyimages.co.uk ENJOY A SPRING FLING IN THE COTSWOLDS WITH FINEST RETREATS Stay in a spectacular converted Grade II listed building in the picturesque village of Painswick in Gloucestershire. Extensive renovation works by Parti Architects have turned the ARC Painswick property into a light-filled, luxurious haven with plenty of surprising design features. With nine bedrooms sleeping up to 24 guests, it’s perfect for a mini-moon. Arranged around a central courtyard featuring a swimming pool and a barbecue area complete with a pizza oven and firepit, there’s space to socialise. For cosy nights in, the luxuriously equipped kitchen with four ovens and a wine fridge is perfect for whipping up a feast, while the projector room and bar area invite guests to their very own movie night. To find out more and to book, visit www.finestretreats.co.uk 10
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