£3995 - £9995 for Venue Hire
Up to 170
43 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
shortlisted
Bridebook Deal
Midweek Offer Available
Just £9995
The Kingston Estate is a truly magnificent Georgian Mansion set in the heart of South Devon, with luxury accommodation for up to 86 guests, and can be yours exclusively for the whole weekend.
Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
170
Reception Capacity
200
No. of Bedrooms
43
Sleeps No. of People
86
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
06:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Venue
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet-Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Food and Drink
Asian Catering
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Cultural Specialists
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist
Full Description
Originally built in 1735, the Kingston Estate is breathtakingly stylish; featuring a marquetry staircase, library, bars, courtyard, hot tub, a rose garden, walled garden and 18th century parterre garden, you’ll find spaces you’ll love at every turn. What’s more, it is available for exclusive use hire meaning it can become your own private estate for the entirety of your wedding.
To make sure your day runs like clockwork, the Kingston Estate will assign you with your own personal wedding planner and team to bring your wedding vision to life, leaving you with plenty of time to spend with your friends and family.
Thanks to a number of licensed ceremony areas you can chose to marry in the grand Marble Hall, the snug and cosy Drawing Room, the Walled Garden, the Rose Garden, the Linhay Barn, and for a real statement, the sweeping staircase of the Manor House.
The Estate’s in-house bar manager can create your very own drinks package for your wedding day; from champagne to aperitifs, they can even create a bespoke wedding cocktail specially for your day. Our well respected creative catering team specialise in local, seasonal produce. They can provide anything and everything from pre-wedding street style food to get the weekend started, breakfast stations to absorb any headaches, delectable canapes to keep any hunger at bay, to the main meal itself with formal plated meals, or table feasts. The choice is yours and everything is tailored to you, there are no set menus here.
When the dinner and speeches are over, you and your guests can head down to the Undercroft, our secret boutique nightclub for the party to end all parties!
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Jodie McGlinchey - Wedding & Events Manager
We believe anything and everything is possible at Kingston and we look forward to welcoming you and designing your wedding to your exact specifications.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2013
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
true
No. of People In Team
8
Reviews
(26)
Simon and Kate
Wedding: September 2019
September 2019
Amazing from start to finish
WOW we had the time of our lives. All our friends and family said it was the best wedding they have ever been to. We partied all weekend. I want to do it all again. The staff and team were brilliant the food is out of this world. The accommodation is relaxed and luxurious.
The Kingston Estate is utterly stunning it will blow you away and its much better than the website. Our guests loved the night club.
Charlotte and Adam
Wedding: October 2018
November 2018
Incredible venue, incredible service
We fell in love with Kingston the moment we visited. In fact, we didn’t see another venue because we loved it so much. With incredible outdoor space we were hoping to get married outside, but the great British weather decided it wasn’t to be. Never mind though because the indoor space is epic too! And even more of a bonus you aren’t stuck in the same room all day, and can move around the venue. The views are incredible, the buildings are incredible and the grounds are incredible. Marie-Anne and the team were awesome. They made sure that everything went so perfectly throughout the planning process and on the day. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough!
James Tozer
Wedding: October 2017
November 2017
The one
As soon as we saw this place we knew it was the one. The house and grounds are stunning. Marie-anne organised everything perfectly for us. Cru caterers provided amazing food for the wedding breakfast and Harbour provided perfect entertainment in the evening. Our weekend went perfectly, we can't thank you enough
Max Foster
Wedding: May 2017
November 2017
The venue of our dreams
My Wife and I held our wedding at Kingston Estate in May 2017 and it absolutely was the venue of our dreams. The layout and format of the day flowed perfectly and all of our guests were so impressed with the venue and how organised Marie-Anne and the team made the day feel. Being able to spend the whole weekend there really enabled us to make the most of the celebrations. Thank you so much to Marie-Anne and co for a truely unforgettable time.
Amber
Wedding: October 2016
October 2016
Smooth running of the day...
Smooth running of the day. Beautiful venue with great photo opportunities. Since Marie-Anne (event manager) took over our booking, the finer details were all set out and everything was gone though with a fine tooth comb and this really reassured us that everything was taken care of. Always at the end of the phone or on email if we had any questions. Beautiful setting!!!
Laura
Wedding: September 2016
September 2016
From start to finish the day of our wedding was...
From start to finish the day of our wedding was the best day of our lives and that was largely down to the amazing venue and the staff who helped us make the day special. Kingston itself is just a stunning venue and the staff went out of their way to ensure everything that we wanted was done and everything went smoothly without a hitch. All of our guests loved the venue with many saying that it was the nicest venue they had ever been to.
Location & Contact Details
Address
Kingston, Staverton, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6AR
Travel Notes
Follow the signs to the Sea Trout Inn in Staverton village and then when you reach it go past and take the next left then the next right and then straight over following the signs to Kingston.
Nearest Town
Totnes
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A38 & A384 for Buckfastleigh
Nearest Train Station
Totnes
Nearest Airport
Exeter
Press & Awards
(5)
Press & Awards (1)
Evening Standard as one of the top venues in the UK in 2017 to get married in.
Industry Awards (4)
Finalist Wedding Industry Awards SW 2016
Finalist South West Wedding Awards 2017
Best newcomer for the Wedding Industry Awards 2017
Finalist Wedding Industry Awards 2020
FAQ
(10)
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Seared fillet of beef on toasted sourdough with white truffle vinaigrette, lemon & rocket cress
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Shwarma - Chicken or Roasted cauliflower with tahini and caramelised onion wrapped in homemade flatbread
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
From personalised tambourines, wedding Gin favours, luggage tags, and temporary tattoos we've nearly seen it all, but there's always room for new ideas!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
There are so many to choose from it's hard to pick our favourite, but you can't beat the confetti shot on the South Garden steps, and walking through the Partiere Gardens towards the house.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
That we are always working hard to improve areas, and add more. The wedding industry and trends are always changing so it's important to recognise there is always room for improvement!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Our secret boutique nightclub located in the Undercroft
What’s your favourite canapé?
Exclusive - Stylish - Extraordinary - Timeless - Unique
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
We believe all guests are just as important each other, and like to think we treat everyone as a celebrity but we have been fortunate to host, Amanda Holden, the cast of Gavin & Stacey & Made in Chelsea, and most recently some very famous cricketers!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Please remember that its your wedding weekend so you can do whatever you like and you don't have to conform to wedding traditions if you don't want to!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We like all weddings to be completely bespoke to each couple, so in all honesty it's hard to pick a favourite wedding, but there are definitely a few each year that stand out. For example L&H had a beautiful wedding weekend in September 2019, and worked hard to ensure that H's Iranian heritage was included in all aspects of the wedding, sadly it rained all weekend but that didn't stop them all from embracing the weather, they even braved the rain for a ceremonial Iranian sword dance in the courtyard!