The Barnstaple Hotel is a hotel and wedding venue on Braunton Road, a short distance from the centre of Barnstaple in North Devon.
The hotel prides itself on offering bespoke weddings of most sizes. Its packages suit a range of budgets, from intimate midweek and twilight weddings to larger seasonal celebrations, and there’s a 10% discount on weddings held Monday to Friday. It is licensed for civil ceremonies, and couples can choose between two suites. The Arlington Suite holds up to 250 guests. It opens out onto the hotel’s manicured gardens and can be adapted with mood lighting to suit your theme. The Ashford Suite is filled with natural light and better suited to intimate weddings of up to 40. The gardens are the perfect place for the all-important wedding photos.
Both suites have their own private bar at no extra charge, and the venue can host up to 360 guests for an evening reception. The Arlington is licensed for entertainment, and the team can help with decoration, entertainment and food for the evening. Every couple is also assigned a dedicated event manager to guide them through the planning and make sure the day runs smoothly.
The hotel’s chefs create bespoke menus using local ingredients. These can be tailored around dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
The newlyweds’ room and breakfast are included in the wedding package, and guests get a discount on the best available rate, making it easy for everyone to stay over. The hotel’s leisure facilities include heated indoor and outdoor pools, a fully equipped gym and his and hers saunas, and there’s free on-site parking for guests.