Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - November/December 2020 (Issue 28)

P ENTILLIE CASTLE & ESTATE C ORNWALL, SALTASH T his historic castle situated on a private family estate is nestled on th e Cornish bank of the River Tamar. It’s available for exclusive-use w eddings and holidays, making it the ideal retreat for couples to e njoy quality time with loved ones. Steeped in more than 300 years of history, the grounds look as breathtaking in winter as they do in summer, especially when caught on camera dusted with snow. Ceremonies take place in a variety of places indoors and out. The Bathing Hut, a charming structure perched on the banks of the river, is a year-round option. The team at the castle offer couples the opportunity to use it for their ceremony only, moving to another reception venue of their choice if required. It can seat up to 60 guests but also suits intimate gatherings with social distancing guidelines in place. The castle itself provides another impressive backdrop for winter ceremonies and the elegant dining room is the ideal choice for a stylish intimate reception. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01822 832 528, www.thehornofplenty.co.uk ❤ We love… the complimentary wedding menu and wine tasting available. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01579 350 044, www.pentillie.co.uk www.instagram.com/PentillieCastle ❤ We love… that couples can arrive by boat, enjoy a game of croquet with guests and dine on wood-fired pizzas. THE HORN OF PLENTY, NR TAVISTOCK, DEVON This country hotel is set in five acres of landscaped grounds overlooking the picturesque Tamar Valley and on a clear winter’s day, these views stretch across to Bodmin Moor. The hotel has recently enjoyed a major refurbishment of all the public rooms and the restaurant now features wall-to-ceiling sliding doors leading on to a decked terrace that showcases these spectacular views. Outdoor ceremonies can take place against this backdrop and guests can enjoy drinks and garden games in the manicured walled garden. The grounds are home to a pond, a wild orchard and pretty walkways perfect for big-day photographs. The large Acer (maple) tree positioned just outside the restaurant adds romance to winter weddings with it seasonal shades of orange and red. Inside, ceremonies take place in the lounge or in the restaurant. The newly refurbished Drawing Room boasting a Moroccan theme is ideal for a smaller micro wedding, and an intimate group of guests can also fill the library, a lovely spot for an elopement wedding. The wedding breakfast takes place in the award-winning restaurant with guests mingling in the newly decorated bar area afterwards. Images of Pentillie Castle in the snow courtesy of John Armstrong and image of Bathing Hut courtesy of www.frecklephotography.co.uk LUDBROOK MANOR, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON This country retreat is a regal manor house in the style of a traditional English castle nestled in eight acres of picturesque grounds where historic elegance meets modern luxury. Steeped in history, the venue marries character features inside, including an open fire perfect for warm winter weddings, with many luxuries, like the bubbling hot tub, sumptuous bathrooms with Whirlpool baths and underfloor heating. The Orchard Room is the new function space designed for weddings, catering for the ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 07714 721 849, www.elizabethkelly.co.uk ❤ We love… the eight acres of grounds and orchard revealing a Japanese pond and panoramic views across the rolling hills of Dartmoor and the coast at Salcombe. THEMED VENUES 25