SPOTLIGHT ON CARDIFF & AROUND

Spotlight on... CARDIFF AND THE SURROUNDING AREA

HOLM HOUSE HOTEL, CF64 3BG

02920 706 029 www.holmhousehotel.com

Built in 1926 by JS Neale, Holm House Hotel is a perfect example of ornate early 19th-century architecture fused with modern touches. Just a stone’s throw from Penarth’s restored Art Deco pier, the property offers expansive views over the Bristol Channel and the islands of Flat Holm and Steep Holm. This luxury four-star boutique hotel has a 1AA Rosette restaurant, an award-winning spa, a private garden and a stylish purpose-built outdoor bar, which is perfect for drinks in the sun and evening parties.

Celebrate in style Holm House Hotel caters to ceremonies of all sizes, with the most intimate space seating 12 friends and family.

The lounge, with its homely feel and stunning feature fireplace, sets the scene for a romantic service and is ideal for up to 40 guests.

For ceremonies of 85 nearest and dearest, the restaurant, with spectacular views of the flourishing gardens and romantic seaside, creates the perfect backdrop for the couple to say ‘I do’.

We love... Couples who tie the knot at Holm House Hotel will receive a complimentary food and wine tasting, a free gym membership three months before the big day and discounts on spa and hen parties.

VALE RESORT, CF72 8JY

01443 665 803 | www.valeresort.com

The Vale Resort is home to 143 on-site bedrooms, two championship golf courses, an award-winning restaurant, sports facilities and Wales’ largest spa. Located within 650 acres of countryside, the hotel boasts landscaped gardens, sweeping staircases, classic terraces and a light, contemporary interior with large windows that offer stunning views of the surrounding grounds.

Celebrate in style There are nine deluxe suites available for weddings. The Castle Suite is ideal for large celebrations, with high ceilings, grand windows, a private bar and space for 400 loved ones throughout the day.

Alternatively, the Morgannwg Suite is available for up to 130 nearest and dearest for the wedding breakfast and 200 for the reception. This popular space is located on the first floor and has its own bar, impressive views of the golf course and a spiral staircase.

The Conservatory is a beautiful room for a civil ceremony any time of the year. The natural sunlight which floods this room creates a charming and airy setting, pillars feature throughout and doors open out onto the terrace, overlooking the golf course, to create room for 120 friends and family for the vows and 70 for the wedding breakfast and evening reception.

For a more intimate wedding, the Cowbridge Lounge is ideal and can accommodate 50 guests.

We love... The resort offers the happy couple a free bedroom on the night of the wedding, an anniversary dinner, a month’s membership to the health club, a round of golf for the groom and three friends and a 20 per cent discount at the Vale Spa.

HERITAGE PARK HOTEL, CF37 2NP

01443 687 057 | www.heritageparkhotel.co.uk

Heritage Park Hotel is a historic wedding venue perfect for grand celebrations. Effortlessly combining a contemporary décor with heaps of character, the property boasts a garden area for eating and drinking, which is surrounded by greenery, outdoor heaters and speakers. which has a capacity for 160 loved ones. The room is large and airy and features high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden cladding and an elegant décor. The Rhondda Suite leads into the Rhondda Conservatory, which holds 70 guests.

NORTON HOUSE HOTEL | SA3 5TQ 01792 404891 | functions@nortonhousehotel.co.uk

www.nortonhousehotel.co.uk/weddings

SILVER PACKAGE

40 Day Guests, 70 Evening Guests, Exclusive Use of the Hotel, 17 Rooms Included!

2023 £7,000 2024 £7,400 PACKAGES 2023/2024

GOLD PACKAGE

40 Day Guests, 70 Evening Guests, Exclusive Use of the Hotel, 17 Rooms Included!

2023 £8,000 2024 £8,400

PLATINUM PACKAGE

40 Day Guests, 70 Evening Guests, Exclusive Use of the Hotel, 17 Rooms & 4 Apartments Included!

2023 £11,500 2024 £12,500

Located a short walk from the town of Mumbles a stones throw from the stunning Swansea Bay Coastline is the Norton House Hotel. A Georgian Grade II listed building with 17 en-suit rooms, 4 apartments and a large Function Room, Restaurant and Bar as well as a large Patio and Garden space perfect for your big day.

Come and take over the whole building, with exclusive use just for your special day with one of our packages. Or, if you are looking for something a little different speak to a member of our team about creating a bespoke package just for you. Whether you want an intimate occasion for 15 people or a blow-out celebration for 90 we have something to suit you.

ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA, CF10 3ER

www.instagram.com/rwcmdweddings | www.rwcmd.ac.uk

www.joeclarkphotography.co.uk

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, situated in the heart of Cardiff, is surrounded by white Portland-stone 19th-century civic buildings on one side and the grounds of the magnificent Cardiff Castle on the other. The college is made up of two buildings encompassing both historic and contemporary styles. The Anthony Hopkins Centre is the original Cardiff Castle Stables and boasts an historic open-air courtyard. While, the contemporary glass-walled entrance hall, overlooking the Grade I listed Bute Park, creates a stunning backdrop for photographs.

Celebrate in style The Anthony Hopkins Centre has two elegant rooms that are available for ceremonies, one can seat 80 guests, and the other can hold 50.

Alternatively, The World-Class Concert Hall can accommodate 200 nearest and dearest, and the Richard Burton Theatre has room for 180.

Intimate receptions take place in the Stables with 50 friends and family, and large celebrations are held in the glass-walled entrance hall and open-air terrace with space for up to 200 people.

Up to 300 loved ones can dance the night away in the Atrium, which has a fully stocked and licensed bar as well as a dancing area, cloakroom and bridge decorated with fairylights.

We love... The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama offers a Hire a Performer Scheme where the staff will help couples find the perfect musicians for their evening entertainment.

PENCOED HOUSE ESTATE, CF5 6JR

02921 678 090 | www.pencoedhouseestate.co.uk

Dating back to 979AD, Pencoed House Estate is a beautiful wedding venue surrounded by 36 acres of grounds, well-groomed lawns, flowers and ancient woodland, with plenty of places to explore and take those all-important photographs. The property has a rich history and was once home to ministers of the church, the King of Glamorgan and King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. ceiling, wooden beams, a roaring log fire and room for 120 guests.

Adjacent to the Old Hall is the self-contained Woodland Bar, which is ideal for post-wedding drinks.

Couples who want to tie the knot in the venue’s glorious gardens can do so with up to 40 friends and family.

We love... Pencoed House Estate offers couples a complimentary wine-tasting session, the help of a wedding coordinator, carefully selected caterers and staff to manage guest parking.

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SAVE £1500*

OFF VENUE HIRE FOR WINTER WEDDINGS 2023/24

Our dedicated wedding co-ordinator, along with our professional team, will grant your every wish on your special day from the moment you step onto the red carpet. It’s your day and we want you to remember it forever!

• FREE bedroom for the wedding couple

• FREE first anniversary dinner at the Vale Resort

Grill restaurant for the wedding couple

• FREE Vale Health & Racquets Club Membership for the happy couple+

• Choose either a FREE round of golf with three friends^ or 20% OFF in the Vale Resort Spa+ for the happy couple

Included for you...

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01443 665803 | www.hensolcastle.com

Hensol Castle Park, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan, CF72 8JX