Wedding Venues in South West - England

Caitlin

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

My partner and I got married at Dartmoor Zoo in July 2024. We had a fairly intimate wedding with 28 people, so used the ceremony room in Goodamoor House and the Jaguar Suite for our reception. From our first visit and throughout the entire planning process, Jade and Alyn were incredibly responsive and helpful. They answered every question we had and went above and beyond to help us plan out every detail of the day, and Alyn was there to help us set up the day before. They also packed up all our decor for us to pick up the next day, so we didn't have to worry about that during the wedding or enlist any of our guests to help out with packing up. The wedding day itself was magical - there were so many lovely outdoor photo ops, we had a great time meeting Dragan the tiger, and our guests loved being about to walk around and see the animals during ‘down time’ between photos and food. The wedding breakfast was absolutely delish (with the menu customized exactly how we wanted it). Plus, we loved that the money we spent on the wedding went straight into helping the animals. It couldn’t have been more perfect!

Laura

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Had an amazing experience with this venue. The staff were amazing from the co-ordinators to the waiting and bar staff. The venue are really flexible and work with you to make your day amazing. Nothing was too much trouble and all of our guests loved the relaxed atmosphere.

If you're think of having your wedding here... do it! It was amazing, could not fault the service and the food was amazing and Grace, our coordinator was perfect

IMOGEN

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We tied the knot at Jenners Barn in August 2024. We were particularly drawn to the venue as it's 'yours for the weekend' and we knew we wanted a wedding weekender not just a reception night. 70% of our guests stayed onsite in the filed in luxury bell tents (from 'Cotswold Bells') and in the lovely glamping camps next door at Great Farm. Some brought their own tents and camper vans. We used in-house caterers 'Feed me Cotswolds' who were absolutely amazing - great food. We had crunchy seasonal salads / slow roasted beef brisket / delicious vegetarian options / and Chris ran a great bar. The service was particularly good and many guests commented positively. Deborah and Leonie were really accommodating and very helpful for us to achieve the event we wanted. We had a live band and performance and were able to put lighting into the barn and lots of decorations. We even had a tree planting ceremony to give something back to the land and its lovely to think our trees will be growing there for years to come. On the Sunday we had buffet style full English breakfast available to our guests to purchase. We even played Rounders in dress up costumes on the Sunday. This venue is magical and we are so happy we chose to get married here.

We cannot thank you engough!!! From the moment of making our first enquiry with Tracey, being shown around and answering our questions, booking our wedding, and throughout our stay it’s been amazing from start to finish... The venue is amazing with stunning views across the rolling Devon hills, the fantastic on site accommodation and what can we say about the purpose built new barn, but wow, this needs to be seen to be beleived!!! We have had so many lovely comments from our family and guest who stayed and joined us for our wedding day, about Country Ways and the whole team. The country ways family and team go way above and beyond to help in every way possible, They seem to maigically make the whole process and day so stress free, How they do it, we are unsure, they make it look so effortless. As a previous reveiwer said, Tracey was like a little fairy god mother, and we could not agree more.... she is amazing and should be so proud of what she and the family have created.. There was not one thing we would change and if we could do it all again, we would ! Thank you so much for making our day so special!! Helen & Jon x

Kirsty

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

The white barn was magical! Ash (wedding planner) and his team made our day run smoothly, we didn't have to lift a finger or worry about anything. All we had to do was enjoy and create memories! We used the white barn for catering, the food was absolutely lovely, we had so much they boxed it up for us/guest to take home! The venue itself is incredible! The barn is opened planned and so big. We used the upstairs area for the children, so they could chill, play board games. The grounds of the white barn- we got married in the meadow, big open area surrounded by fields, they also have the lake (across the road) we had pictures taken there. It's such a lovely venue. We will be visiting as much as we can to there cafe and grounds.

Samantha

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

This was the venue of our dreams! Gail was fantastic, always happy to help with our many questions and walked us through everything we needed to know. The grounds are stunning and it was such a privilege to be able to wander around - locations for beautiful photos are endless! The barn is gorgeous, the lounge area upstairs was brilliant for our guests who wanted a rest and the toilets are beautifully decorated! As soon as we arrived, we knew Hinton was the one!

A massive thank you to Ed, family and all the team at Starlings for making our wedding day absolutely perfect! Ed really went above and beyond to make sure our special day was everything we hoped it could be (and more!). From the get go, Ed was incredibly accommodating and flexible - working with us to understand our vision and customise the venue, whilst designing bespoke food and cocktail menus for nearly a hundred people. The whole team were absolutely phenomenal and the venue is so versatile - seamlessly transitioning from summer cocktail reception, to restaurant, to party vibes. The food and drinks were delicious, the service exemplary and all our guests left happy and singing Starlings praises! We cannot thank you enough and look forward to seeing you all (including Jeffrey) soon! Jess & Sol

Holly

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Wow! Where do I start?! We had the most amazing wedding reception at Old Oak Farm in October 2023. Rebecca, Andy and their team are just the loveliest people. They are friendly, professional, efficient, organised and creative. Communication is absolutely fantastic - I really felt that Rebecca and I were on the same page during the wedding planning process. Rebecca is full of great ideas and suggestions, and her amazing experience in and knowledge of the wedding industry is expansive and so helpful when planning your big day. We actually booked Old Oak Farm as our reception venue before the barn had even been constructed! But we weren't at all nervous about this - we had full confidence in Rebecca and Andy's vision, and oh, what a vision it has become! The lovely, big glass paneled doors let in so much gorgeous natural Somerset light, and offer expansive views across the breathtaking countryside. The barm has lovely, high ceilings which make it feel light and airy, but not echo-y and the building retains a cosy feel at all times of the day. The massive, gorgeous fireplace is a focal point and the perfect canvas for your own decor and creativity to run wild. The dancefloor (which doubles up as the indoor ceremony area) is a great size - it never looked empty during our reception, but at the same time you weren't crammed in. The barn is decorated beautifully in a rustic style. We added a few of our own touches decor wise, but honestly you could host an event in this barn just the way it is and it would look stunning. The bar is another stunning feature of the venue, and is very well stocked! Rebecca even ordered in some pumpkin spiced rum specially to suit the autumnal pumpkin theme of our wedding. Outside, the grounds are beautifully manicured, clean and tidy without being overdone. Plenty of parking for your guests, and a handful of quirky Shepherd's Huts as well which can be rented for the night by guests. I believe that during the summer the venue also allows guests to camp, but I am a little hazy on that detail so it would be worth double checking. There are loads of beautiful spots (both inside and out) that make for gorgeous photographs (and our amazing photographers, James and Kerrie of James and Kerrie Photography took full advantage of these!), including an amazing secret garden that is lit up at night! The front of house staff on the day were all amazing - all turned out very smartly, smiles on their faces and only too happy to help. The food was absolutely top-notch - fresh, local, seasonal and cooked beautifully. We had a few special dietary requirements amongst our guests and these were met and catered for with zero issues. Rebecca and Andy were very flexible about us bringing in a couple of external suppliers, such as ParTee Time Mini Golf, and a DJ, Ben Prescott, to provide entertainment for our guests, and a coach at the end of the night to transport guests back to nearby North Curry and Taunton. I could honestly go on for pages and pages about why this stunning venue is so special and incredible! But I'm just going to round it off by saying that my husband and I and our families were blown away by the beauty of the venue and the service received from the very first enquiry via email, all the way though to the morning after the wedding. You will not regret hosting your wedding here. If you are looking for a rustic, countryside feel to your big day, then please reach out to Rebecca - you will not be disappointed!

Karmacations is an absolute dream - we are so pleased we chose here to get married. The place itself is beautiful and tranquil - picture perfect. Kitty, the owner is the most wonderful lady to have on board to support you with your wedding. Her knowledge of events and want to make everything perfect for you is beyond what we had hoped and she really helped make our day the dream we had envisioned. We had the most perfect day at Karmacations, it was everything we had dreamed it would be and we were so glad to have chosen this venue. All the stars!