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Champernhayes Cottages offer newlyweds and their nearest and dearest an opportunity to indulge in a rustic escape to Lyme Regis in the Dorset countryside. Are you looking for a special place to gather with your closest friends and family during your wedding celebrations? Stay together at the pet-friendly Champernhayes, based on the Devon/Dorset border just 4 miles from Lyme Regis. We are only 15 minutes from River Cottage.
Champernhayes is a converted farm nestled in a picturesque valley. We offer self-catering accommodation for up to 38 guests across six properties, giving you all gathering and individual space to unwind and sleep before and party after your wedding day. Each property has its own garden and is set up with everything your guests need; they can just arrive with a suitcase and relax.
Our wedding party guests appreciate being able to eat and sleep on their own property whenever they want. Specialising in unique country weddings, Champernhayes Cottages provides overnight accommodation for the newlyweds and a few lucky guests. With access to a changing room and even a swimming pool, couples and their loved ones can indulge in a laid-back and serene celebration of their milestone event.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Coastal weddings
Unusual weddings
Historic

Dining options:

Private catering allowed

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool

Other features:

Exclusive use
Car parking
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Charles
Charles P. Sent on 19/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely comfortable accommodation on beautiful surroundings

We booked the whole of champernhayes for 30 guests for our daughters wedding at River cottage in Axminster. It was fantastic as we had the whole weekend to dorms with family and close friends.
River cottage venue is about 15 mins drive away
The owners were so helpful in suggesting catering and special treats and places to visit for the weekend,
All the properties were clean comfortable and tastefully decorated. All of our guests said it was so nice not to be stuck in a hotel.
We are booking a family gathering next year
Philippa
Philippa W. Sent on 27/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in every way for our small family wedding

We had a small wedding with 25 guests we all stayed at champernhayes. Being all together on one site in such lovely properties was perfect.
Everywhere was comfortable and clean and beautifully decorated.
The owners were so thoughtful, helping us arrange everything beforehand and at hand if we needed advice on local facilities.

Every evening we all sat out on the lovely lawns that look over the valley with beautiful views.
Having the use of the whole site gave us communal space and private space.
Being all together to eat and play was the perfect scenario.
Our wedding was intimate and special with everyone we love the most .. all staying together at champernhayes.
Perfect
Barry
Barry S. Sent on 13/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect for a family gathering

We had our vows renewed and hired champernhayes to host our close friends and family.
Ftom the start the owners were helpful with speaking to guests and advising on property layout facilities, cabs, local restaurants etc.
This took away a lot of admin from us and enabled us to focus on enjoying the event
Our guests enjoyed being all together in one place and being able to come and go, gather or be on their own as they wished.
We had a wonderful time full of happy memories lots of laughter
Thank you champernhayes
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Fi Pardoe Sent on 29/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect stay for our extended family

We loved being able to have all our family and close friends staying all together in one location for the whole weekend - it made it feel more relaxing and fun.
Everyone had their own space to relax in but there was opportunity to gather together
We were lucky with the weather so we had a big family picnic on the lawn over looking the valley
Everyone said the wedding turned into a big family holiday and we brought three pet dogs!
We will definitely come back and stay for holidays
The owner was lovely she gave us time and advice and made everything as easy to arrange as she could. Her local contacts gave us interesting choices of foods and good rates for flowers and cabs to the church

We highly recommend champernhayes to any couple
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Philippa W. Sent on 27/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in every way for our small family wedding

We had a small wedding with 25 guests we all stayed at champernhayes. Being all together on one site in such lovely properties was perfect.
Everywhere was comfortable and clean and beautifully decorated.
The owners were so thoughtful, helping us arrange everything beforehand and at hand if we needed advice on local facilities.

Every evening we all sat out on the lovely lawns that look over the valley with beautiful views.
Having the use of the whole site gave us communal space and private space.
Being all together to eat and play was the perfect scenario.
Our wedding was intimate and special with everyone we love the most .. all staying together at champernhayes.
Perfect
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E Henkel Sent on 03/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect from start to finish

We contacted champernhayes to host our guests for our River Cottage based wedding.
They were helpful and thoughtful from day 1
The site is really beautiful and 10 minutes from the venue
Everyone loved having their own property to relax and get ready in
We had a family BBQ on the lawns over looking the valley
It was perfect
The location is handy for beach walks and lots of shops etc
We will book to stay for our anniversary
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