Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - June/July 2020 (Issue 77)

SUITE DREAMS Our pick of the regions’ hotel venues crossjonesphotography.com BAILBROOK HOUSE HOTEL 01225 855 100 | www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/bailbrookhouse WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Set on a hillside and reached via a tree-lined drive, Bailbrook House Hotel overlooks the glorious landscapes of Bath and the Avon Valley. Its idyllic gardens provide endless photo opportunities, with its lover’s seat a particular favourite. A warm welcome awaits inside this handsome Georgian mansion, and visitors will find wonderful period features from intricate stonework and carved pillars to sash windows and grand fireplaces. LET’S CELEBRATE! Vows can be taken in one of five licensed rooms. The Princess Elizabeth, Duke of Clarence and Queen Charlotte rooms are all suitable for intimate gatherings. For larger affairs, the Lansdown (90 guests) and Brunel Suite (130 guests each) are more spacious and contemporary. After the formalities, drinks can be enjoyed in the Conservatory Bar (120 guests), which flows out on to the lawns. The Front Terrace (120 guests) boasts breathtaking vistas, and the Royal Lounge (90 guests) is situated within the Georgian house. For the wedding breakfast, guests will enjoy delicious catering in one of the sumptuous suites or fine- dining restaurants for parties of up to 130 people. WE LOVE… Brides and grooms will benefit from a free menu tasting before the big day, and there are 13 individually decorated bedrooms to choose from for their wedding night with stunning features such as copper baths. THE CROSSWAYS INN 01749 899 000 | www.thecrossways.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Found in the heart of Somerset, near Wells and Glastonbury, The Crossways Inn boasts a tranquil setting in the small village of North Wootton, with unspoilt views of Glastonbury Tor. Originally a cider barn built in 1795, the beautifully renovated venue still has some original architecture, which blends seamlessly with its modern features such as an oak and brushed-steel bar and glass bi-folding doors leading to the extension. Outside, the terrace is a wonderful spot for photographs and to enjoy a sunny drinks reception. LET’S CELEBRATE! Ceremonies are held in the King Arthur Suite (160 guests). This versatile space is decorated in a neutral style, so couples can put their own stamp on it. Double doors at the far end of the room allow guests to spill out onto the terrace for post-vow drinks. Receptions for up to 250 people take place in the Tor View and extension. Depending on numbers, all tables can be in the modern Tor View or the bi-folding doors can open into the extension for additional seating. On warm days, the extension doors can also be open for spectacular views. WE LOVE… All packages offer complimentary wedding-night accommodation for the newlyweds in the Avalon honeymoon suite. This spacious, luxury suite features a four-poster bed, private hot tub and countryside views. THEMED VENUES 21 