Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - March/April 2026 (Issue 60)

Picketts Barton Spa opens in Devon A new luxury spa retreat, Picketts Barton Spa, has just launched in Fremington, North Devon. It provides exclusive accommodation for up to four guests, designed with special occasions in mind. It’s the ideal choice for romantic mini-moons, honeymoons and wedding anniversaries. This independent project has been created by a couple, John and Frankie, who have spent several years designing and building the retreat, which is home to two beautifully designed bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, plus a heated spa pool with hydrotherapy loungers and a traditional Canadian Hemlock sauna. Optional beauty treatments and private chef experiences are on offer, along with a private driving range for golf enthusiasts. The dog-friendly property, which is wheelchair accessible throughout, boasts sweeping views across open fields and flower meadows, and features a private lake in the grounds. Sustainability is at the heart of the retreat, with the spa operating off-grid using solar power. It has been thoughtfully designed to tread lightly on the landscape, while still delivering a luxurious experience that’s connected to the natural world. pickettsbartonspa.co.uk CHINA FLEET COUNTRY CLUB COMMEMORATES 30 YEARS SINCE ITS ROYAL OPENING China Fleet Country Club, one of the South West’s premier health and leisure destinations, recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of its official opening. Dean Bennett, managing director of China Fleet Country Club says, “Commemorating 30 years since our official opening by the then His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is an incredible milestone for everyone associated with China Fleet Country Club. The club’s military charity status and heritage demand a legacy of excellence and service, which is built into the fabric of our club.” Over three decades, the club has grown into a multi-generational destination offering exceptional facilities, including its championship golf course, luxury spa, and extensive fitness centre, while honouring its military heritage. It has achieved investment, benefitting from multi-million-pound enhancements, including the recent substantial gym refurbishment, the high-tech Toptracer Driving Range, new look Brasserie and a dedicated Barn Spa, ensuring facilities remain cutting-edge. china-fleet.co.uk Read more online at yourdevoncornwall.wedding SHELL BELLE COUTURE CELEBRATING 15TH ANNIVERSARY North Cornwall-based luxury lingerie, nightwear and resort wear brand Shell Belle Couture is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Known for their silk kimonos and French lace slips, they’re the perfect pick for wedding and honeymoon pieces with a vintage aesthetic and intricate attention to detail. shellbellecouture.com NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from the regions LATEST NEWS 7

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