Manor From Heaven

Posted on 13th November 2023

Huntsham Court is a grandiose and lovingly restored Grade II listed private country manor house. Located in Tiverton, Devon, this exclusive house is available for weekend rentals as a magnificent party venue, and also ticks all the boxes as a luxury destination wedding venue for couples looking to tie the knot in style.

In the spectacular rolling countryside, on the border between Devon and Somerset, sits the 18^th century stately home Huntsham Court. This gorgeous manor house is available to rent for unique events, and is licensed for ceremonies inside and out; ideal if you want to get married. The space offers the timeless splendour of an old-fashioned country house combined with a new world frame of mind inviting a relaxed grandeur.

With 34 luxury bedrooms and suites available in Huntsham Court itself, and a number of self-catered cottages nearby, wherever you stay you will be treated to an experience of timeless luxury. From decadent 4 poster beds to vaulted attic bedrooms, every room is uniquely decorated and will be made up for guests arrival with crisp, laundered white sheets and fresh fluffy towels in the bathroom. Most of the bedrooms in the main house also boast sofas and lounge areas, and some rooms are interlinking so that family suites can be created.

The history of Huntsham Court is of particular interest to anyone thinking of booking the venue for their wedding, as it was quite literally built for a bride. It was 1760 when the Huntsham Estate was bought by William Troyte, after getting married to Lady Cecily Acland. In more recent years, the house has played host to all manner of famous guests with author Douglas Adams, of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy fame, writing his book So Long and Thanks for all the Fish at Huntsham. It was also the location for Liam Gallagher’s band Beady Eye’s Shine a Light video.

Currently, the house is most often used as an exclusive Devon wedding venue, and also to host private house parties for 2 or more nights. Huntsham offers 7 hours free planning with an experienced event planner to help party organisers plan their country house party. They will help plan the perfect event, whatever the size, taking into account your personal catering needs, style, and budget. It is possible to rent Huntsham as a luxury staffed hotel that fully caters for party guests, or to rent it as a dry hire, with no staff, services or food/drinks included. Guests are welcome to supply their own drinks with no corkage fees charged.

As a wedding venue, Huntsham can host events for up to 130 guests in stunning Baronial style. Sitting on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, it is a world away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and yet is reachable in less than 2 hours by train from London. The ceremony choices for the big day are entirely at your beck and call. Civil ceremonies are welcome in the state rooms or outside under the ancient dovecot in the garden. Religious or blessing services are available for a host of different religions, and can be conducted at one of several lovely local churches. Finally, humanist ceremonies or tailor-made services lead by family and friends can be performed anywhere you like across the property and grounds.

Huntsham Court truly offers the greatest flexibility when it comes to event planning, allowing guests all the freedom in the world to do things their own way. Of course, it can assist with services whenever required, with a network of trusted suppliers and event planners that can be called on. It is able to help facilitate your country house wedding or party exactly as you desire, with your own preferences always adhered to. Huntsham is the ideal place to capture special moments with your nearest and dearest.

For business enquiries, contact Chris Badham from Huntsham Court on their website – https://www.huntshamcourt.co.uk/