The Venue at Sandy Cove

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Ilfracombe, Devon, Tel: 01271 882243

Guests: 2 - 170 Licensed Accommodation Dog Friendly

Perched above the dramatic North Devon coastline, The Venue at Sandy Cove offers a breathtaking setting for your big day. Say your vows in a clifftop gazebo with ocean views, then celebrate in the exclusive glass-fronted wedding venue that extends out over the sea. With the Exmoor coast as your backdrop, it’s a truly unforgettable place to tie the knot.

Purpose-built for weddings and available exclusively, the glass-fronted venue welcomes up to 170 daytime guests and 200 in the evening. Onsite hotel accommodation, award-winning food and access to a private beach complete the coastal experience.

The Venue at Sandy Cove at a glance

Location: Berrynarbor, near Ilfracombe, North Devon
Setting: Secluded clifftop overlooking the Atlantic and Exmoor coastline
Venue type: Contemporary coastal wedding venue and hotel
Exclusive use: Yes
Wedding capacity: Up to 170 daytime guests and 200 evening guests
Elopements: Yes
Small and intimate weddings: Yes
Indoor ceremonies: Yes – in the Seascape Ceremony Room
Outdoor ceremonies: Yes – beneath the licensed clifftop gazebo
Licensed for: Civil ceremonies and civil partnerships
Reception space: Glass-fronted main venue with terrace and sea views
Accommodation: Sandy Cove Hotel offers accommodation for up to 76 guests
Catering: In-house menus created by the hotel’s 3 AA Rosette kitchen
Bar: Fully licensed bar
Wedding planning: Dedicated wedding coordinator
Dog-friendly: Yes
Beach access: Private beach reached via woodland paths and cliff steps
Parking: Onsite parking

Why couples choose Sandy Cove

Few venues make the most of their coastal position quite like Sandy Cove. The Venue sits high above the water, framing uninterrupted views of the sea, surrounding cliffs and rolling Exmoor hills through floor-to-ceiling glass and full-width bi-fold doors.

Couples have exclusive use of the ceremony and reception areas, allowing the celebration to remain private and relaxed. The clean, contemporary interior also works as a flexible backdrop for different colours, themes and styles.

A dramatic glass-wrapped platform extends four metres over the cliff, providing an unforgettable spot for photographs or a quiet glass of champagne as newlyweds.

Marry overlooking the Atlantic

Outdoor ceremonies take place beneath the licensed clifftop gazebo, where couples can exchange vows against a sweeping backdrop of sea and sky.

Should the weather change, the ceremony can move into the licensed Seascape Ceremony Room. Floor-to-ceiling windows preserve the coastal views, ensuring the scenery remains part of the occasion in every season.

Sandy Cove also offers intimate and ceremony-only options. Couples can plan an elopement for two, a small gathering with their closest loved ones or a larger ceremony followed by a full reception.

Celebrate beside the sea

The main venue is flooded with natural light during the day, with bi-fold doors connecting the interior to the terrace and coastal surroundings. Up to 170 guests can attend the daytime celebration, increasing to 200 for the evening party.

As darkness falls, coloured lighting and fibre-optic ceiling panels create the effect of twinkling stars above the dance floor. The venue also has a fully stocked bar and space for a live band or DJ.

Food is prepared by Sandy Cove’s 3 AA Rosette kitchen using locally sourced ingredients. Couples can choose from carefully designed wedding breakfasts, buffets and afternoon teas, alongside relaxed coastal options such as an outdoor barbecue.

Stay on the North Devon coast

Sandy Cove Hotel provides contemporary accommodation for couples and their guests, with many bedrooms enjoying views across the water. Two-night exclusive-use packages can include accommodation for up to 76 people, allowing the celebrations to begin before the wedding and continue the following morning.

The hotel’s restaurants and bar provide space for pre-wedding drinks, dinner and breakfast, while the dedicated wedding team helps coordinate each stage of the stay.

Woodland paths and cliff steps lead down to Sandy Cove’s private beach, offering another striking setting for photographs and time beside the water.

Combining clifftop ceremonies, contemporary celebrations and hotel accommodation, The Venue at Sandy Cove is an unforgettable choice for a wedding on the North Devon coast.

Perfect for…

Coastal weddings • Clifftop ceremonies • Outdoor weddings • Weddings with sea views • Exclusive-use weddings • Elopements • Intimate weddings • Large weddings • Wedding weekends • Weddings with accommodation • Dog-friendly weddings • North Devon weddings.