BOWBURN HALL 0191 377 0311 | www.bowburnhallhotel.co.uk Bowburn Hall offers Edwardian elegance at its finest. A pretty brick building, the Hall was originally a private home, where, much like today, visitors were welcomed with every effort made to ensure their comfort. An exquisite combination of traditional country house charm and 21st century opulence, current owner Ramside Estates has now extended accommodation into the hotel’s grounds with the addition of five new garden lodges, while a beautifully romantic garden pagoda provides the perfect location for outdoor vows. Its 20 individually-styled bedrooms are the last word in luxury, with crystal chandeliers, freestanding copper baths and antique furniture – while a spectacular four poster bed graces the honeymoon suite. Bowburn Hall can be hired exclusively as a wedding venue for the whole day, making for a very intimate atmosphere. The hotel’s stunning ballroom makes for a memorable ceremony and reception space, capable of hosting 160 wedding breakfast guests and up to 250 in the evening. The ballroom also opens out onto picturesque-landscaped gardens, perfect for drinks and canapés in the sun. Speaking of the warmer months, in summer couples can exchange their vows under an ornate garden pagoda, as up to 160 friends and family look on from their seating on the wedding lawns. For the younger guests, the garden also boasts an extensive play area. RUNA FARM 0191 933 7409 | www.runa-farm.com Runa Farm is an intensely rustic inspired hotel, combining natural rural beauty with cool Balearic vibes for a laid-back and unique venue. The concept of the farm is natural luxury, with an overall feeling that’s chic, simple and calm. The relaxed Spanish influences freely intertwine with the venue’s natural farming heritage for earthy, elegant and beautifully immersive spaces. Of course, life on the farm is all about the outdoors, with Runa offering an abundance of opportunities to introduce alfresco elements to your celebrations. Think welcome drinks in the meadow, private dining the night before on the terrace, pizza slices in the kitchen garden, or fabulous feasts served up from their impressive outdoor kitchen. When it’s time to wed, say your vows in The Chapel (118 guests) – the hidden gem of the farm, it offers an ornate tented ceiling, smooth polished stone walls and shimmering lanterns for an ethereal and romantic experience. There’s also The Terrace (80 guests), a space where couples can say ‘I do’ outdoors. Your eating, drinking, and merriment is then held in The Old Barn (118 guests), a fabulous timber and exposed stone building brimming with character. Flanked on two sides by picture-perfect private terraces to transport guests to the Mediterranean in an instant, it’s the perfect area to party well into the night. www.raysawyer.co.uk www.scottspock.co.uk www.raysawyer.co.uk www.scottspock.co.uk 16
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