Quantock Hills, West Somerset Weddings The Perfect Venue Crowcombe Court Crowcombe Court Quantock Hills, West Somerset 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 TheT hmagnificente magn houseifice atn tCrowcombe house aCourtt Cr wasow builtcom inbe the 1730sCou rint thew aEnglishs bu iBaroquel t AA m manoranor h ohouseuse h hasas e existedxisted aatt C Crowcomberowcombe s isincence a att l eleastast t hthee lalatete 113th3th style from beautiful amber coloured bricks with Bath stone for the pilasters and frontispiece. in the 1730s in the English Baroque style from beautiful ccentury.entury. 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Tinhe Londoncurrent o beforewners areturningre David atond her Kate family Keny oestaten. Kate in f othellow Newed a cForestareer The public rooms are exceptional and experienced owners David and Kate Kenyon add to the inwhere Lond sheon branefo reventse retu includingrning to hweddings,er family eopenstate air in theatre,the Ne wopen For eairst unique atmosphere provided by this exclusive venue. Standing proudly in its own vale on the Georgian mansion - Edwardian luxury woperahere andshe ara countryn event fair.s in cTogetherluding w theyedd ibringngs, oap greaten a idealr the ofat rexperiencee, open a ir edge of the Quantock Hills, Crowcombe Court offers a taste of Edwardian luxury you will along with a sympathy for this historic house which will ensure that it is opera and a country fair. Together they bring a great deal of experience neverThe forget. public rooms are exceptional and experienced owners David and maintained for future generations to enjoy. Kate Kenyon add to the unique atmosphere provided by this exclusive along with a sympathy for this historic house which will ensure that it venue. Standing proudly in its own vale on the edge of the Quantock Hills, is maintained for future generations to enjoy. Crowcombe Court o ers a taste of Edwardian luxury you will never forget. 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 Taunton, 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. 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