Your West Midlands Wedding - April/May 2023 (Issue 85)

CHEYLESMORE MANOR HOUSE, CV1 2HL 02476 833 141 | www.ceremoniesinsidecoventry.co.uk/ cheylesmoremanorceremonysuite Cheylesmore Manor House is the remnants of a Medieval royal palace in Coventry city centre. The magnificent timber building is a key piece of Coventry’s rich and important heritage. Previously the only unfortified royal palace outside of London, Cheylesmore Manor House is now used as a stunning ceremony venue. The manor is believed to have been built for the Earl of Arundel in 1237. By 1320 it had passed to Queen Isabella, wife of Edward II, along with the lavish Cheylesmore Park that surrounded it. Her grandson Edward, the Black Prince, took possession of it after her. The building we know today is, in fact, only the gatehouse and parts of two cross wings of the original manor house. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The property houses three ceremony rooms: The Queen Isabella Room, The Black Prince Room and the Library Room. The Black Prince Room retains a wealth of original features, including a magnificent vaulted beamed ceiling with an impressive stone fireplace and is furnished to a high standard with Medieval chandeliers. Once the ceremony is over, guests will exit from the room via a winding staircase down to a huge oak door leading into a large stone flagged courtyard, where a section of the city wall still remains. A small wooden bridge within the courtyard provides delightful opportunities for photographs and memories of the special day. This is the largest of the manor’s ceremony rooms accommodating 50 people. The Queen Isabella Room, with its beautiful beams, is tastefully furnished to a high standard. The room accommodates up to 20 people, including the couple and their witnesses; with direct access into the room from the archway outside. Alternatively, The Library Room can hold up to 10 people, including the couple and their witnesses. The room is on the ground floor of the manor house making it accessible for wheelchair users. WE LOVE... The venue’s rich history and stunning ceremony spaces. ASHTON LODGE COUNTRY HOUSE, CV23 0PJ 01788 460 112 | www.ashtonlodgecountryhouse.com Ashton Lodge Country House is an exclusive-use wedding venue in the heart of Warwickshire near Rugby and Coventry. Set within three acres, this Edwardian house has completed a renovation project to create a truly stunning interior. The house has a honeymoon suite overlooking the rolling countryside, along with 13 en-suite bedrooms providing the ideal accommodation for the immediate wedding party, family and friends. Wedding guests at Ashton Lodge will be wowed by the food and creative drinks that are provided by local catering company, The Chopping Block. CHESFORD GRANGE HOTEL, CV8 2LD 01926 859 331 | www.chesfordgrange.com Chesford Grange Hotel is a luxurious hotel set within 17 acres of private grounds and woodlands in the heart of Warwickshire’s countryside. The enchanting venue, complete with a stone entrance and red-roofed turrets, is a welcoming haven for guests to unwind from their busy lives. SWALLOWS NEST BARN, CV35 8AD 01926 620 237 | www.swallowsnestbarn.co.uk Swallows Nest Barn is a reinstated 19th-century property steeped in history, with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide the grandeur that any wedding day demands. Set in a valley of private farmland with a glazed annexe, there are plenty of places to take photographs. WESTON HALL HOTEL, CV12 9RU 02476 312 989 | www.weddingsatweston.co.uk Weston Hall Hotel is an Elizabethan manor house with delightful historic features. The stone building is dressed in ivy and wisteria, with large windows and beautiful symmetry, creating a lovely backdrop for photographs. Offering a mixture of original and contemporary features, including dark-wood panelling and stone floors that stand out against the neutral décor, each function room has its own styling, varying from dark reds, full-panelled walls to a light and spacious décor. Set within seven acres of grounds, the landscaped gardens complement the beauty of the hotel’s grand exterior and provide a lovely setting for drink receptions. COOMBE ABBEY HOTEL, CV3 2AB 02476 450 450 | www.coombeabbey.com Coombe Abbey Hotel is a historic four-star hotel with plenty of character and home comforts. Situated within 500 acres of parkland, there are lots of places to explore, including the on-site restaurant and Go Ape treetop adventure. THE RUGBY HOTEL, CV21 3BX 01788 573 244 | www.therugbyhotel.co.uk Steeped in history, The Rugby Hotel is ideally positioned in the middle of the Rugby Town Centre. Boasting a superb range of recently refurbished bedrooms, including king-sized rooms, standard doubles, family options and a four-poster suite, there’s something to suit everyone. www.rwpweddingphotography.com www.rwpweddingphotography.com Also check out… www.rwpweddingphotography.com www.rwpweddingphotography.com COVENTRY, NUNEATON & RUGBY VENUES 17

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