15 of the Best Wedding Venues in Devon
When it comes to wedding venues in Devon, you'll be spoilt for choice. From beachside coves to castles and inns, there's something for everyone here.
We’ve got to hand it to Devon, as a county it has one of the most varied wedding venue selections in the country. From coastal coves to festival havens and stately homes that the King himself would feel at home in, there is literally something for everyone among the range of wedding venues in Devon.
The vast array of choice and the (seriously) high standard here made it tricky to narrow down our favourites, but we’ve managed to select 15 amazing Devon wedding venues to show you.
So, whether you’re a festival fanatic looking for a rustic oasis, a sea-loving couple in search of a beach-side bolthole or nearlyweds with royally big plans in mind, you’re going to want to keep scrolling.
15 Delightful Devon Wedding Venues for Your Big Day
We've scoured the beautiful wedding venues on Hitched to bring you 15 of our favourite finds in Devon - but you can find plenty more Devon wedding venues near you by searching the venues section on Hitched. How exciting, your dream wedding venue could be just a few small taps away!
1. The Venue at Sandy Cove - Ilfracombe
Sandy Cove is a contemporary wedding venue in Devon with some of the most dramatic coastal views we’ve seen here at Hitched HQ. Here you can marry under the shade of a gazebo with the sea and shore as your backdrop as your guests take in the scene from amphitheatre-style seating.
Even if the weather takes a turn for the worse, you can marry indoors while keeping the connection to the coast thanks to the floor to ceiling bifold doors. Previous couples have said, "We had a wonderful day, the venue were so accommodating and it the views were spectacular."
The indoor space is also where you’ll enjoy award-winning food with your guests and with fibre optic lighting reminiscent of twinkling stars, your day will only get more magical as the sun sets. Which reminds us, sunset photos on the beach are a must if you marry at Sandy Cove - it's a stunning coastal wedding venue.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Pricing: Starting at £1,500
Deals: Snap up a remaining key date in 2023 and receive a 25% discount.
2. Kingston Estate Totnes - Totnes
Dreaming of an English country garden wedding? There are few Devon wedding venues we can think of that are more perfect for outdoor summer wedding celebrations than Kingston Estate Totnes. Built in 1735, this historic manor seamlessly blends traditional features such as a walled garden and grand staircase with contemporary styling that will give you major house envy.
We’d totally book a summer wedding here and marry under the gazebo in the spectacular walled garden. We wouldn’t say no to some garden games, canapés and a Pimms before heading into the fairy-lit Big Yurt either!
Hitched users love it here: one said, "Kingston Estate took our breath away when we first saw it but nothing prepared us for how it was on our wedding day! Everything was perfect, the staff were so friendly! The venue was the perfect backdrop and had so many options our guests loved being able to move around and get a different vibe for each location at the venue.
"We feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to have our wedding there! It was a dream come true!"
Capacity: Up to 400 guests
Pricing: POA
3. Tunnels Beaches - Ilfracombe
Imagine walking through tunnels hand-carved into the cliffs before emerging in a secluded garden overlooking a private beach and marrying in a thatched gazebo. Sounds pretty amazing, right? Well, that’s pretty much how weddings go down at Tunnels Beaches.
But don't just take our word for it: one newlywed said, "When we made the decision to get married at Tunnels Beaches, it was the best decision of our lives."
Once you’ve said your ‘I dos’, you and your guests can continue to explore the caves and coves with a drink in hand before heading indoors to enjoy a relaxed and informal wedding breakfast. From the purpose-built reception space, you can open up the bi-fold doors and enjoy both the coastal views and the sea air as you dine – heavenly!
Capacity: Up to 160 guests
Pricing: POA
Deals: Tunnels Beaches are offering 15% off venue hire on remaining dates in 2023
4. Deer's Leap Retreat - South Molton
If you love the idea of building your day from the ground up, then Deer’s Leap Retreat is certainly worth a look. Nestled on the edge of Exmouth National Park, this venue is ideal for relaxed, festival style weddings. You can make the most of the quaint farmhouse, rustic barn or lakeside gazebo for your ceremony and reception or hire a marquee of your choice for larger parties.
The team ar this Devon wedding venue totally flexible and so you’re free to bring in tents, marquees or stretch canopies and enjoy the food and drink of your choice underneath them. Plus, you can house 21 guests inside the farmhouse and 16 in glamping tents for the night, making it a great choice for extended celebrations.
One satisfied newlywed commented, "What can we say, we couldn't have asked for more from Deer's Leap Retreat. It was just perfect. We wanted a relaxed, rustic wedding that allowed our friends and family to feel at home and really have a great time and this is what happened."
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: Starting at £4,166
Deals: Book a weekend wedding in 2023 and you can receive free glamping, which normally costs £900 for five bell tents.
5. Bickley Mill Inn - Newton Abbot
If you’re planning a more intimate wedding, may we suggest Bickley Mill Inn? This charming inn has a cosy home from home feel that’s perfect for smaller celebrations. The 13th century former flour mill is totally secluded in the Stoneycombe Valley and offers plenty of outdoor space with a range of rustic and historic corners to explore.
We love the beamed ceiling and white walls of the characterful function room as well as the sheltered garden terrace. We’re also more than a little tempted by the stylish and contemporary individually designed bedrooms and can totally imagine kicking off our wedding shoes here! This is a seriously impressive Devon wedding venue.
Previous couples have loved their experience there: one even said, "The day itself was perfect and went really well (and smoothly) with everything taken care of allowing us and all our guests to enjoy the day. Food was fantastic, rooms are beautiful and clean, gardens are well tended and the venue is full of character and charm."
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: Menus from £25
6. River Cottage - Axminster
Calling all foodie couples! Fancy getting hitched and enjoying a meal at the River Cottage? Well, you totally can as Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s iconic wedding venue in Devon is open for business. The picturesque country cottage is situated just a short distance from the majestic Jurassic Coast and boasts a fully licensed rustic threshing barn for ceremonies as well as a marquee and Instagram-worthy garden.
Naturally the food is the focus here and couples are invited down to the farm ahead of the big day to design their menu with the River Cottage chefs. Ingredients are home-grown, organic and seasonal, guaranteeing an unforgettable dining experience, just as this newlywed described: "Every guest said how incredible the food was, and we knew it would be, but we didn't imagine how good it would be!"
Capacity: Up to 120 guests
Pricing: Menus from £85
Deals: If you're planning to tie the knot on a Monday or Tuesday, you can receive 15% discount on your exclusive wedding.
And if you're having a small wedding, you *have* to check out the Intimate Farmhouse Weddings package, granting exclusive access to the Farmhouse for two nights for up to 10 guests. Prices starting from £5,480.
7. Powderham Castle - Exeter
We love a good fairy tale wedding and settings don’t get much more storybook than Powderham Castle. Opulent chandeliers, gilt mirrors, hand-carved marble fireplaces and precious works of art make this one of Devon’s most spectacular castle wedding venues.
You can choose from four unique venues on site or hire the entire estate on an exclusive-use basis. You can say ‘I do’ in the charming Old Riding School, Woodland Garden, in the on-site chapel or in the 600-year-old castle itself.
Afterwards we recommend inviting guests to a Champagne reception in the rose garden before enjoying a luxury wedding breakfast inside the castle, but the choice is totally yours at this flexible venue in Devon.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Pricing: POA
8. Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa - Salcombe
If you’re looking at contemporary Devon wedding venues, then we suggest heading to the Salcombe Harbour Hotel. Sitting on the edge of the water, it’s easy to imagine guests sipping reception drinks as they watch boats come and go on a summer afternoon.
Reception rooms here are white and crisp, giving all the attention to the magnificent views seen through the floor to ceiling windows. As a hotel wedding venue, it’s easy to extend celebrations here, particularly with the temptation of pre or post-wedding pampering in the luxurious HarSpa.
One newlywed summed it up well: "Simply stunning and such fond memories. Can't wait to return year after year."
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: POA
9. Rockbeare Manor - Exeter
We’re loving the regency vibes of this grade II listed manor house, situated just seven miles from Exeter. Rockbeare Manor will be exclusively yours for the day and when you check out the sumptuous bedrooms and contemporary bar, you’ll be seriously chuffed every inch of it is yours.
You can marry indoors or outdoors on the terrace before enjoying a decadent wedding breakfast in the lavish ballroom. Whichever ceremony venue and whichever dishes you choose for your banquet, your dedicated Event Manager will make sure the day goes without a hitch. All you’ll need to do is sit back, relax and make the most of your very own manor for the day!
Hitched users have left rave reviews for Rockbeare Manor - check out this one: "There are no words to describe how wonderful this place is. It is stunning, inside and out. The staff are all so friendly, helpful and professional - they really make it come alive.
"The food is absolutely sublime. The accommodation is gorgeous, modern and comfortable but in keeping with the beautiful building and feel of the place. Rockbeare Manor is just perfect!"
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Pricing: Starting at £1,650
10. Hayne Devon - Exeter
Bohemian couples will love the relaxed, stylish and soulful vibe at Hayne Devon. You can say ‘I do’ inside the heated threshing barn, within the walled garden or on the sun terrace overlooking a wooded valley. Whichever setting you choose you’ll have access to all of these amazing spaces for the duration of your 48-hour exclusive hire of this stunning Devon wedding venue.
A list of recommended local suppliers will be given to couples when booking and a floristry service offered using the flowers grown on-site, making it easy to pull together a perfect celebration at Hayne. Plus, this is a wedding venue with accommodation available for up to 30 people and campervans, caravans and tents are very welcome to join the fun!
Join other couples who have said, "Hayne is the most beautiful, ideal venue and we feel very lucky to be able to say we celebrated our day there"
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Pricing: POA
11. Hawke Barn - Tiverton
There are plenty of beautiful barn wedding venues in Devon, and we are in love with Hawke Barn! This stunning property is part of the private family-run Thorne Farm Estate, near Exmoor National Park. This enviable location means that Hawke Barn boasts incomparable views.
The barn itself is a 16th century Devon Barn nestled in its own private valley. It's packed full of rustic charm thanks to its exposed oak beams, high open-vaulted ceiling, exposed stonework and flagstone floors. You and your guests can celebrate and mingle freely between the Hawke Barn, gravel courtyard and the timber-clad Mead Barn.
This is a small wedding venue perfect for an intimate wedding ceremony.
Capacity: Up to 60 guests
Pricing: Starting at £2,250
12. Hotel Du Vin Exeter - Exeter
We love a hotel wedding venue here at Hitched, and looking at Hotel Du Vin Exeter, it's easy to see why. This contemporary wedding venue is filled to the brim with glamour and elegance, making it the ideal spot for a lavish celebration in the heart of Exeter.
This is a blank canvas venue, offering you and your partner the chance to unleash your most creative wedding venue décor ideas. It also offers exclusive hire, meaning that you and your guests can enjoy your celebrations in peace.
Combining historic charm and striking architecture, Hotel Du Vin Exeter boasts an array of comforts and function spaces for your ceremony, including the Magdalen Lounge, adorned with murals designed by artist Hugo Dalton, as well as The Potting Shed and the Library. This has got to be one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Devon!
Previous newlyweds have loved it here; one said, "The atmosphere at Hotel du Vin was so welcoming and they were very accommodating with how we wanted the room set out. We would highly recommend Hotel du Vin as a place to celebrate your wedding. We will never forget our day."
Capacity: Up to 60 guests
Pricing: Menus from £45
13. Holne Park House - Ashburton
With impressive architecture, beautiful grounds and a variety of event spaces perfect for tying the knot, there's no wedding venue in Devon quite like Holne Park House.
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a large-scale celebration, Holne Park House is happy to host. You and your partner can take a romantic stroll through the immaculate grounds and fields, as well as posing for photos beside the peaceful river.
The inter-connecting reception rooms are a huge advantage here, as they allow you to use the rooms in your own unique way, as well as pick your favourite places for photos.
The venue has seen countless happy couples, including these newlyweds who commented, "We recently got married here and honestly do not think we could have picked a better venue for our big day. The guests have all referred to our wedding as being the best they have ever been too."
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Pricing: POA
14. The Horn of Plenty - Tavistock
The Horn of Plenty is a stunning four-star country house hotel which combines romance with dramatic scenery. Located in the Devon countryside near Tavistock, you'll find this venue set in five acres of colourful gardens which have amazing views of the Tamar valley - it's a wedding photographer's dream!
Bespoke weddings are this venue's speciality, as they strive to make each ceremony totally unique and personalised to each couple's style and preferences. You can even work with the head chef to develop your own wedding menu from scratch, whether you're going for impressive fine dining or a good old Sunday roast.
The Horn of Plenty is ideal for smaller weddings with up to 90 guests in the main house, or 150 guests in a marquee on the lawn. They also throw spectacular outdoor wedding ceremonies with views all over the Devon countryside.
As one Hitched user put it, "Absolutely stunning venue with great food. Everyone was incredibly friendly throughout the organisation and on the day. Nothing was too much and they were always happy to answer the many questions that come up in organising a wedding!"
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: Menus from £74
15. The Glass House at ANRAN : Luxury Boutique Venue - Ashburton
If you're looking for a unique wedding venue in Devon, then you've hit the jackpot! The Glass House at ANRAN boasts a range of original spaces that are sure to wow your guests.
The opportunities here are endless. From a wedding breakfast in the impressive Glass House, cocktails at the lake, a blessing at The Plant House, a hog roast a The Hay Barn, late night partying at The Hut - no matter the style or theme of your wedding, you'll be in for a treat.
And if that wasn't enough, this is a no corkage venue with award-winning caterers and superb accommodation.
Join other happy couples and guests who have said, "We are so happy to have found this gorgeous venue and we had so many amazing comments from our guests who were stunned by Anran itself."
Capacity: Up to 400 guests
Pricing: From £12,000
Devon is famous for its beautiful coastline, so if a beach wedding is more your style, check out our roundup of the best beach and coastal wedding venues.
