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Location, Location To help you locate the perfect venue for your intimate celebration, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourites
Peterstone Court Country House 1 Location: Dripping in Georgian splendour, Peterstone Court Country House, just three miles outside Brecon, offers views across the River Usk and Pen Y Fan mountain range, which perfectly complement a country-inspired wedding. Intimacy factor: Fully licensed for civil ceremonies, the intimate panelled Library at Peterstone Court is an ideal size for smaller weddings and receptions, able to accommodate a maximum of 30 guests. Special touches: Peterstone Court’s Brecon Beacons location adds a special gift in the form of nature’s seasonal beauty. From the blooming flowers of spring and summer, to autumn and winter’s crisp golden hues and snow-dusted hills, a more scenic place for your wedding photographs would be hard to find. Contact: www.peterstone-court.com Tel: 01874 665 387 Peterstone Court Country House and Spa, Llanhamlach, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7YB www.thecawdor.com Tel: 01558 823500 The Cawdor, Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, SA19 6EN
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Glen Yr Afon House Hotel
Location: Set in Monmouthshire, just five minutes away from the town of Usk, views from this privately owned Victorian Villa take in the beautiful banks of the River Usk. Intimacy factor: Though a grand country house complete with ballroom and 27 character-rich bedrooms, Glen Yr Afon is perfect for smaller, intimate weddings too. The hotel’s Library room, with its unusual conical shaped ceiling, is licensed to hold civil ceremonies with up to 30 guests, and comfortably seats 20 guests for the wedding reception. Special touches: After specialising in weddings for over 34 years, Glen Yr Afon also offers complimentary extras within the price of your wedding breakfast, including a red carpet reception, full use of the hotel’s 3 acres of grounds for your photographs, use of the hotel’s cake stand and knife for the wedding cake, menu cards printed to match your colour theme, plus a bespoke menu planning service. Contact: www.glen-yr-afon.co.uk Tel: 01291 672 302 Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel, Pontypool Road, Usk, Monmouthshire NP15 1SY
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Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel
Location: Surrounded by 17 acres of charming woodland, Coed-y-Mwstwr aptly translates into the English ‘Whispering Trees’. Set just outside Bridgend, this hillside Victorian mansion is a secluded hideaway with gorgeous views across the Vale of Glamorgan. Intimacy factor: Coed-y-Mwstwr’s Fox Room suite, licensed to hold civil marriage ceremonies by Bridgend Registry Office, can cater for intimate wedding celebrations of up to 25 people, while the elegant Elliot Restaurant can accommodate up to 65 guests. Special touches: Coed-Y-Mwstwr can help you treat your special guests with the hotel’s own luxurious chocolate fountain. Watch them delight at the stream of warm Belgian chocolate, complete with a selection of biscuits and sweets for indulgent dipping. Contact: www.coed-y-mwstwr.com Tel: 01656 860 621 Coed-y-Mwstwr Hotel, Coychurch, Bridgend, CF35 6AF
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Location: Romantic and relaxed, the country mansion at Falcondale is set amongst 14 acres of secluded countryside. Boasting lawned gardens and charming woodland, the grounds at Falcondale make a picturesque setting for your wedding album. Intimacy factor: Licensed to hold civil ceremonies, Falcondale Hotel can offer the ground floor Gallery room for intimate celebrations of up to 40 people, while the wedding breakfast and evening reception can be hosted in Peterwells, or the Valley Restaurant, accommodating 24 and 48 diners respectively. Special touches: With one of the finest restaurants in the area, certified by a consistent stream of AA rosettes over the past six years, the Falcondale’s head chef Michael Green can ensure the food at your wedding breakfast is just as perfect as the rest of your day. Contact: www.bw-falcondalemansion.co.uk Tel: 01570 422 910 Best Western Falcondale Mansion Hotel, Falcondale Drive, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 7RX
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Trefloyne Manor Location: Nestled in the heart of the Ritec valley just 2 miles from Tenby, Trefloyne Manor is the perfect venue for relaxed, informal celebrations in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside. The popular golf course can even be used as a photography backdrop, taking in views of Tenby and Carmarthen Bay. Intimacy factor: Newly licensed for civil ceremonies, Trefloyne Manor can cater for smaller wedding parties of 10 to 60 guests in the Terrace Restaurant. The restaurant’s surrounding French doors fully open out too, allowing couples to effectively get married outside, while still standing just inside the building’s parameters for legal certification. Special touches: The real beauty of Trefloyne Manor lies in the relaxed, familystyle vibe that permeates the hotel. From accommodating your specific and unusual requests (photographs in a golf buggy for example), to providing individual menus for your guests so everyone can eat what they like - nothing’s a problem at Trefloyne. Contact: www.trefloyne.com Tel: 01834 842 165 Trefloyne Manor and Golf Course, Trefloyne Lane, Penally, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, SA70 7RG
6 De Courceys M anor Location: Just 10 minutes from Cardiff city centre, De Courceys Manor, now under new family ownership, is set in 3.5 acres of gorgeous rural grounds. Already enjoying a reputation as one of the finest wedding reception settings in South Wales, the hotel also has newly refurbished function suites, cocktail lounge and atrium to offer. Intimacy factor: The Oriental room at De Courceys can comfortably seat 24 guests, perfect for an intimate gathering, while the Floral room, also licensed to hold civil marriage and partnership ceremonies, can seat a party of up to 60. Special touches: Specialising in bespoke wedding packages, De Courceys can tailor everything to your tastes and budget, with complimentary extras including exclusive use of the manor, red carpet on arrival, and use of traditional silverware for your cake. Contact: www.decourceys.co.uk Tel: 029 2089 2232 De Courceys Manor, Tyla Morris Avenue, Pentyrch, CF15 9QN
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