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Weddings The Perfect Venue Crowcombe Court

Crowcombe Court

Quantock Hills,

Crowcombe Court Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4AD Tel: 01984 618752 Mobile: 07818 506151 Email: [email protected] www.crowcombecourt.co.uk

W e d d i n g s 3 The Perfect Venue Wedding Accommodation

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4 C r o w c o m b e C o u r t W e d d i n g s 5 Getting Married at Crowcombe Court Wedding Accommodation

Crowcombe Court is a licensed wedding venue able to At Crowcombe Court we work with you to plan an host civil ceremonies. For ceremonies, up to 100 guests can exclusive, bespoke day to remember. With eight magnificent be seated in the Great Hall or 120 can be accommodated en-suite guest rooms, the splendour of the Great Hall and if some are standing. The beautiful church in Crowcombe reception rooms and the intimate club atmosphere of village, which stands at the entrance to the drive, also the vaulted undercroft cellars, Crowcombe is unique and conducts weddings for brides and grooms from outside exceptional. Our venue charge includes exclusive use of the parish subject to certain conditions. There are three the house, eight en-suite king-size rooms on a bed and potential wedding breakfast locations each with their own breakfast basis, and tables, chairs and linen for the wedding character and capacity. The Great Hall can seat 80, the breakfast. Catering and drinks costs are not included and Ballroom 100 and the vaulted Undercroft 120. For large we will offer you our list of approved caterers with whom weddings a marquee can be erected on the Croquet lawn you can discuss your requirements directly. Our aim is to with a capacity of up to 250. give you the wedding you want in what is undoubtedly one of the best venues in the country.

6 Crowcombe Court W e d d i n g s 7 What the papers say… And what our guests have said…

“A huge thanks you to you and your fantastic team for making our day The Daily Telegraph April 2011 “A huge thanks you to you and your fantastic team for making our day so perfect - we can honestly say it was the best day of our lives”

‘As wedding venues go William and Kate will be hard put to so perfect - we can honestlyRachel & say Rob it was Apr the 2012 best day of our lives” Rachel & Rob Apr 2012 make Westminster Abbey beat Crowcombe Court’ From the moment we met, you have been endlessly supportive offering The Times August 2008 “ wisdom and advice at every turn. We could not have asked for a more ‘Its setting is ravishing. You catch a first glimpse of it at the end perfect day - we could completely relax and enjoy the day” of a 180-yard-long drive. As you draw near, the blemishless Harriet & Jeremy May 2012 orange-coloured brick and Bath stone glow radiantly in the sun’ “Thank you for your help, fabulous hospitality and truly beautiful house Country Life December 2011 which made our wedding day nothing short of magical - we have had so many words of praise about the day it is a great credit to all of your team” ‘The finest house of it’s date in Somerset’ Beccy & Tim May 2012 The Field February 2012 Come and see us! ‘The Kenyons don’t shy away from a challenge’ To arrange a visit or discuss your wedding plans contact us by email or telephone.

8 Crowcombe Court W e d d i n g s 9 Wedding Breakfast & Dining Weekend House Parties

Crowcombe Court was established by Thomas Carew Crowcombe has eight superb rooms with King-size beds both as a statement of his wealth and as a beautiful home and Edwardian furniture. Each has its own en-suite in which to entertain his friends. Nothing has changed! bathroom with a variety of roll top baths, baths and Crowcombe Court has its own resident chef and we Crowcombe now can host your private party, be it a one showers or, in the West Court room the pebble shower can cater for weddings and events with up to 40 guests. night ball or dance hosted in the vaulted undercroft or a room. Guests are free to use the principal drawing room as For larger parties and weddings we work with a range of weekend house party for an intimate group of friends and well as the Great Hall during their stay. talented, innovative caterers to provide you with a choice family. Taking the house for a weekend or week can be part Themed weekends of styles and budgets for your wedding breakfast. or fully catered with a superb formal dinner on one evening. We can arrange a variety of themed weekend or mid-week The cost of dining is dependent on the menu chosen. To really enjoy the atmosphere at Crowcombe however, and breaks including painting courses, wine appreciation, To discuss this please email or call us. experience for a short while the luxury of living in a Great fungus forays, racing at , walking on the Quantocks House, we can arrange a formal private dinner for parties of or Exmoor, riding and golf to name but a few. We can also up to 16. You choose your menu and we provide it served in arrange participation in countryside sports for syndicates the magnificent dining room where the floor is painted with and occasionally individuals.

the heraldic arms of the Carew family. To discuss your plans and ideas contact us by email or call on 01984 618752.

10 Crowcombe Court W e d d i n g s 11 All the Details All the Details

ThereThere isis no no “package” “package” at at Crowcombe Crowcombe Court. Court. Whether Whether you ForFor weddings weddings we we make make a afixed fixed hire chargecharge which coverscovers up up OurOur entertainment entertainment licence licence allows allows us us to to play music music until until WeWe have have developed developed a numbera number of ofindependent independent suppliers suppliers for for areyou coming are coming for a wedding, for a wedding, house party, house corporate party, corporate event or toto 120120 adultadult day day guests, guests, and and up up to to 150 150 total total guests guests in inthe the 11.30pm11.30pm and and all all guests guests other other than than those those staying staying with with us areus a a wide wide range range of of services services including including music, music, bands, bands, flowers, flowers, privateevent or dining private your dining function your functionwill be unique will be to unique you. During to you. evening.evening. This This charge charge includes: includes: two two nights nights accommodation accommodation askedare asked to leave to leaveby midnight. by midnight. decorationsdecorations and and muchmuch more more who who we we can can recommend. recommend. Many yourDuring stay your you staywill youhave will exclusive have exclusive use of the use house of the for house the forfor 16 guests guests in in our our eight eight en-suite en-suite rooms, rooms, exclusive exclusive use of Manyhave have placed placed advertisements advertisements in thisin this brochure. brochure. We We can can pro - OurOur caterers caterers are arecreative creative and innovative and innovative and you and can you arrange can vide you with an extensive list of local hotels and B+Bs eventfor the and event our accommodation and our accommodation for your guests. for your For guests. wed- usethe ofGreat the HallGreat, dining Hall, room dining and room gardens and gardensfor the ceremony, for the provide you with an extensive list of local hotels and B+Bs yourarrange wedding your breakfast wedding with breakfast them atwith their them direct at prices.their direct (This from which your remaining guests can choose to stay. Some dingFor breakfast wedding dining breakfast we dininghave three we possible have three locations. possible In ceremony,the drinks the reception drinks andreception the wedding and the breakfast wedding andbreakfast vaulted from which your remaining guests can choose to stay. Some is prices.not included (This in is the not venue included fee). inWe the can venue offer a fee). wide We range can of within walking distance and others only a short drive away. locations. In the Great Hall we can dine 80, in the Ballroom and vaulted undercroft rooms for the evening party. This within walking distance and others only a short drive away. the Great Hall we can dine 80, in the Ballroom 100 and in undercroft rooms for the evening party. This further includes winesoffer on a a wide sale or range return of basis. wines If onyou a choose sale or to return provide basis. your 100 and in the Undercroft 120. We can host up to 150 for further includes tables, chairs and table linen for up to 120 the Undercroft 120. We can host up to 150 for the evening tables, chairs and table linen for up to 120 guests as well as ownNo winescorkage we isask charged for a small on our one wines off handling or a service fee chargeof £4 per if Charges:Charges: Our Our venue venue fee fee varies varies depending depending on onthe the time time of of the evening party; and for larger numbers we can connect guests as well as planning and support services before and party; and for larger numbers we can connect the main planning and support services before and during the event personyou are attending. providing a free bar for your guests. If you choose yearyear and and upon upon which which day day of of the the week week you you wish wish toto marry,marry - a the main house to a marquee on the croquet lawn. In this during the event and access to the venue for preparations. house to a marquee on the croquet lawn. In this case our and access to the venue for preparations. This charge does to provide your own wines we ask for a small one off a SaturdaySaturday in in June June will will attract attract a highera higher fee fee than than a Wednesday a Wednesday case our maximum capacity would be 250. This charge does not include hire costs for a marquee maximum capacity would be 250. not include hire costs for a marquee if required. handling fee of £4 per person attending. inin December. December. if required. PleasePlease contact contact us us to to discuss discuss your your plans plans and and we we will will be be able able toto advise advise you you of of the the venue venue fee fee applicable. applicable.

12 Crowcombe Court W e d d i n g s 13 14 Crowcombe Court W e d d i n g s 15 KNIGHT GARDEN FLORAL DESIGNS Specialists in Wedding Flowers Knight Garden specialises in wedding flowers and is gaining a reputation for giving that 'wow factor' that By Wendy Symes everyone desires. Any venue can quite literally be transformed and no wedding is too big or small. Jill the founder of Knight Garden produces unique, bespoke flower arrangements or classical, contemporary pieces…whatever you choose she will go the extra mile and work with you to create something really wonderful.

The most exciting memorable day of your life deserves the best of everything including quality flowers.

Consultation with Flowers by Wendy is highly recommended, What people have said about the amzing things we do... as she will exclusively design to your “Wow, wow, wow! Your flowers quite simply made my wedding. They were so eye-catching and even went with the decor! I swear every single one of our 80 guests commented on how beautiful they were. I cannot requirements with the utmost attention to detail. thank you enough and will recommend you to everyone.” Jackie September 2012 “Thank you for the lovely wedding flowers, they were all I hoped for and more and everyone loved them. We had the happiest day, enhanced by the beautiful floral displays.” Linda July 2012 “The flowers were breath taking and helped to make our fairy tale wedding.” Emily July 2011 Oakdene | Station Road | | Taunton | Somerset TA4 3TQ “Jill was amazing and made our son's naming ceremony into a very classy affair….so many comments were Telephone: 01984 656843 | Mobile: 07929 577329 made about her arrangements. We have already booked her for our wedding next year!” Matt July 2010 Email: [email protected] www.flowersbywendy.co.uk The Old Barn |Cobhay Farm | Milverton | Taunton | Somerset TA4 1NN Telephone: 01823 401363 | Mobile: 07817 202282 Email: [email protected] www.catwellhouse.com MARK COX PHOTOGRAPHY Creative wedding photography to be treasured forever...

My name’s Nick and I’m a professional wedding photographer covering the South of the UK. My photography is crisp, beautiful, natural and relaxed, yet affordable. I love my job! I feel very fortunate and blessed to be part of a couples special day and take pride and time in my work to give you the high quality photographs and service you deserve. All my packages include a High Quality A2 Canvas, Bespoke Luxury CD Case, Backup CD’s, FREE re- shoot in case of disruptive weather, 60 luxury 6x4 prints and an online gallery to share with your friends and family. There is also the optional extra of purchasing one of my stunning Wedding Albums either as part of a package or Telephone: 07884 445852 after your wedding. Email: [email protected] For more information, please visit my website and feel free to give www.markcoxphotography.co.uk Me a call to discuss your big day. www.nickrutterphotography.co.uk ISHTAR HAIR Hair For All Events

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For highly acclaimed service and personal attention contact Susan Hinckley (est 1981) 01643 822298 www.parhamhousebrides.co.uk

www.ishtarhair.vpweb.co.uk CATWELL HOUSE EURO CARS Somerset Country House Bed & Breakfast Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles

Euro Cars is a well respected taxi company in the local area. This secluded spacious 17th Century Country House Bed and Breakfast offers a wealth of We are the nearest to Crowcombe Court and can therefore be charm and character. It retains many original features including log fires and beams. Nestling with you quite quickly. between the famous Quantocks and the Exmoor National Park with fantastic views of open countryside. We drive local or long distance: hotels, B&Bs, airports, train and coach stations. We supply 4, 6 and 7 seater taxis. This charming country house bed and breakfast is owned and run by Ross and Rebecca James. Both are very well travelled and have stayed in many B&B's both good and bad!! Euro Cars can offer a warm, friendly and reliable service. Having learnt from these experiences they have renovated Catwell to provide quality accommodation for their guests. Catwell | | Taunton | Somerset TA4 4PF To book your taxi please ring Telephone: 01984 639565 Euro Cars on 01984 633555 Email: [email protected] [email protected] www.catwellhouse.com A 1/4 page advert to be included on this page

Crowcombe Court

Crowcombe Court

Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4AD Tel: 01984 618752 Mobile: 07818 506151 Email: [email protected] www.crowcombecourt.co.uk

Quantock Hills, West Somerset

We would like to thank Nick Rutter Photography and Hedgehog Photographic for the use of some of the images in this brochure.

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