Valleyside Barn scoops Gold for Wedding Venue of the Year Bickleigh-based Valleyside Barn recently won Gold for Wedding Venue of the Year at the Devon Tourism awards (2025/26). This marks the venue’s second award in consecutive years after achieving Highly Commended in the Country/Barn Venue category at the South West Wedding Awards in 2024. Emma Wright, co-owner, said, “We are so proud to receive this award. Hosting weddings is a huge responsibility, and we are dedicated to giving couples a perfect and relaxed wedding day. This award recognises our fantastic team and all the amazing couples that have chosen to get married at Valleyside Barn – thank you to them.” Carrie Thomas, visitor information officer at Tiverton Tourist Information Service, said, “Huge congratulations to Valleyside Barn. The availability of a multi-award-winning, wedding and events venue which also has award-winning luxury glamping accommodation is an excellent asset to Mid-Devon and supports our current work to promote all that is great about this area through Visit Mid Devon.” valleysidebarn.co.uk To read the full story, visit yourdevoncornwall.wedding Cornwall’s The Tartan Fox NOW LICENSED FOR WEDDINGS Michelin-starred chef Adam Handling MBE’s luxury pub in Newquay, The Tartan Fox, has got a wedding licence and can host celebrations, even at short notice. Known for its excellent food and drink, it offers intimate gatherings or larger celebrations with up to 120 guests seated feasting style. It’s home to a luxury tipi holding up to 120 loved ones or a barn for just 26 guests. There’s a pretty garden space, and the team has relationships with local suppliers. tartanfoxpub.co.uk EDITOR’S PICK Hidden within one of Cornwall’s temperate rainforests, St Nectan’s Glen offers the chance to exchange vows beside a waterfall surrounded by ancient woodland. With sustainability at its heart and a commitment to preserving its natural wonder, the team has won a Bronze Award in the Wedding Venue category at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2025. Four spaces for weddings include the Arbor, the Pergola, the waterfall, and the secluded Zen Garden. st-nectansglen.co.uk NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from the region markshawphotography.co.uk catherinespiller.co.uk LATEST NEWS 7
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