Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- June/July 2020 (Issue 21)

WELLINGTON BARN, CALNE, WILTSHIRE This award-winning, family-run venue is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside with rolling downs and a spectacular wildflower meadow as a backdrop. Two main rooms form the barn – the historic Old Barn dating back to the 18 th century featuring a high-vaulted beamed ceiling that’s full of rustic character and charm and The New Barn. This was built more recently and offers a warm, contemporary setting with its floor-to-ceiling glass window exposing views of the valley. Ceremonies, the wedding breakfast and receptions can take place in either barn and al fresco ceremonies take place outside under the stunning oak gazebo. If the weather allows, the south- facing terrace also allows for outdoor receptions. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01666 837 552, www.stantonmanor.com www.instagram.com/stantonmanorhotel  ❤ We love… that newlyweds receive the bridal suite complimentary on their wedding night and a return stay with dinner on their first anniversary. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01249 400 014, www.wellingtonbarn.co.uk www.instagram.com/wellington_barn ❤ We love… the three luxurious shepherds huts lovingly named Wellington, Baacombe and Horsecombe after the three valleys that surround Wellington Barn. They are located in the grounds providing cosy accommodation for the newlyweds and their guests and bell tent glamping facilities are also available during selected months of the year. STANTON MANOR HOTEL, NR CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE This historical venue is steeped in history dating back to Doomsday. The manor house offers a traditional yet rustic feel with its original fireplace and character features and is home to 23 contemporary en suite bedrooms with luxurious double beds. The hotel is surrounded by open fields and sits in two acres of picturesque gardens including a vegetable garden maintained by the head chef. Look carefully and you’ll spot carp and frogs in the pond, a tranquil spot for big-day photographs. Outdoor ceremonies take place in the pagoda situated in the pretty Cherry Gardens. This structure looks stunning draped in white linen and the venue’s outdoor licence is unlimited so couples can invite as many guests as they wish. Alternatively, indoor ceremonies take place inside in the Woodlands Room complete with two chandeliers and fireplaces and this also hosts the reception for up to 150 guests. There’s also the option of a marquee holding up to 200 guests for the wedding breakfast that looks great in photographs with its ivory draping and glittering chandeliers. THEMED VENUES 23