Although rich in historic charm, the exclusive-use venue is achingly modern in both its facilities and approach to creating a wedding tailored entirely to the tastes and personalities of each couple.
The choice of locations in which to wed includes the opulent Drawing Room that blends antique furnishings and a crackling log fire with views across gardens traversed by the odd deer. An intimate backdrop for ceremonies of up to 60 guests, or 30 guests for a decadent three-course wedding breakfast, it's a magical and cosy spot for celebrating your marriage.
Or perhaps you'd prefer to take your vows in the blossom-scented orangery - a beautiful space with, natural light, Georgian-style windows and Italian stone flooring - that can house ceremonies and large-scale receptions for up to 210 guests. Of course, for an outdoor wedding, there is little more enchanting than The Secret Garden, Tucked away through a wisteria-lined arch in a secluded spot with the backdrop of the vintage summerhouse, celebrate your union with up to 130 guests and the gardens, trees and valley beyond. Imagine relishing those first magic moments as a married couple meandering the wooded walkways and Italian garden, and toasting your marriage on the sun terrace.
The personal ethos extends to the food. Whether you choose an exquisite four-course tasting menu, relaxed picnic style flavours, a barbecued feast or flame-cooked pizzas made in the outdoor clay oven, the award-winning team of chefs guarantee a delight for the senses. With the ingredients locally grown and sourced, including fruit, vegetables and herbs from the kitchen garden and fish landed in Brixham, every morsel on the menu is prepared in-house.
There's options aplenty for a memorable and individual arrival: Deer Park is home to some of the finest and rarest classic cars in the country, including a 1930s Chevrolet Universal Phaeton, a 1926 Rolls-Royce and a 1958 Jaguar. You can even land a helicopter in the grounds for the ultimate in show stopping arrivals!
After an evening of dancing and merriment, the cloud-soft beds in 32 sumptuous en suite bedrooms will be just the thing to end your guests' night perfectly, while you retire to your very own treehouse hideaway. Complete with a log burner, roll-top bath and wrap-around balcony with views across the River Otter Valley, the luxury treehouse is an incredibly romantic spot to cosy up and celebrate your first night as a married couple.
Waking to a hearty Devon breakfast the next day, you might extend the celebrations by indulging in some outdoor pursuits, from falconry to fly-fishing and clay shooting to archery, With spellbinding scenery, a dedicated wedding team and exclusive use of one of Devon's most romantic settings, Deer Park is an extraordinary spot to make memories to treasure forever.
Deer Park Country House, Honiton
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