Honeymoons in Cornwall and Devon

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Honeymoon in Devon

Unique Honeymoon Hotspots in Devon

Shun the standard hotel room in favour of something infinitely more memorable. Wed reveals Devon's hotspots for a mini moon with a difference

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For treetop luxury...
THE DEER PARK TREE HOUSE
Don't come back to earth after your wedding day. Spend a few days suspended above the woodland floor at the Deer Park Country House Hotel instead. Cradled in the arms of an ancient oak, a beautifully crafted new tree house offers couples the chance to cosy up in utter seclusion with just the birds for company.



There's a heady dose of fairytale and a generous sprinkle of five-star hotel about this charming spot, with its thatched roof, smooth wooden contours and beautiful vaulted ceilings. The snug interiors house a wood burner, a comfy sofa and even comfier bed, while the focal point of the luxe bathroom - a deep roll-top bath tub - looks out across the leafy canopy through gorgeous little windows. Boasting views across enchanting gardens and miles of rolling countryside beyond, the blissfully secluded balcony is just the spot for wedding-wearied minds to savour some quiet moments together.





With the charms of the Deer Park located conveniently on the doorstep, you can combine your unique and utterly tranquil honeymoon experience with the facilities of a top-notch hotel. Explore the scenic grounds, take in the rich scent of the Italian Garden, and sink into the beanbags on the viewing platform, where the River Otter weaves through mile upon mile of picture-perfect panoramas. Adventurous couples might venture a little higher into the woodland canopy via the zip-wire, try their hands at clay pigeon shooting, fly fishing, archery or 4x4 off-roading. Or simply relax and lap up the luxuries of an in-room spa treatment, an indulgent afternoon tea or champagne on your private balcony.







Enjoy a romantic dinner in the double AA-rosette award-winning restaurant, where dishes brim with exquisite flavours and fresh local produce - including ingredients from the hotel's very own kitchen garden; think roasted rump of lamb, pan-fried Cornish sea bass and yoghurt and vanilla panna cotta with poached walled garden rhubarb. Delicious. And can there be anything more magical than wandering - hand in hand - along a torch-lit path back to your love nest in the trees? I think not.
www.deerparkcountryhotel.co.uk





For beachside chic...
SHALDON BEACH HUT
The ultimate mini moon destination for seaside-loving couples, Shaldon Beach Huts blend a quirky-cool beach hut setting with a splash of luxury. Located within pebble-hurling distance of the water, Beach Hut Five is perfect for honeymooners, with its private seafront terrace and intimate mezzanine bedroom accessed by a sliding ladder. From sublime, sand-between-your-toes summer's days and pink-tinted evenings dining before scenes of seagulls and fishing boats - to a cosy winter stay - hello, underfloor heating, snug king-size bed and wrapped-up walks across deserted beaches - year-round romance is a given at this bijou beachside bolthole.
www.discoveryholidayhomes.com
www.shaldonbeachhuts.co.uk











For rural romance...
BROWNSCOMBE TABERNACLE
A hillside in a peaceful corner of the South Hams is home to this extraordinary little retreat, which is modelled on the traditional 'tin tabernacles' used by Methodist preachers across the South West. Oozing charm from every characterful detail, there's a sumptuous bed, a stained glass window, vintage furnishings, a rocking chair before a wood burning stove and even a tiny bell tower. While away loved-up days roaming the surrounding countryside, watch the sun dip beneath the hills as a fire crackles in the fire pit and gaze at the stars from the wood-fired hot tub. Bliss.
www.brownscombe.co.uk











words Rebecca Matthews

Copyright Wed magazine 2015