P.O.A
Up to 150
1 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
shortlisted
Set in the unspoiled beauty of the Dartmoor National Park, Monks Withecombe welcomes you to its flower filled courtyards, lovely gardens and spectacular views of Dartmoor.
Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
150
No. of Bedrooms
1
Sleeps No. of People
2
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Venue
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
Exclusive Use
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Landscaped Gardens
Marquee Permitted
On-Site Parking
Open Flame Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
Ceremony & Reception
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Food and Drink
Alcohol Licence
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
External Catering Permitted
Full Description
Family and friends will be coming from all over the world to be with you on your wedding day, and Weddings at Monks Withecombe will welcome them all. From the Tuesday before your Saturday wedding, all of us at Monks will be here to help you, to take in deliveries, deal with suppliers, and provide calming cups of tea. Would you like the groomsmen to help decorate the marquee? Would your bridesmaids like to do the flowers? Would you like to host a brunch in the marquee the day after your wedding? Play cricket, fly kites, chat and relax in a beautiful meadow? We are happy for you to take the time to make your wedding day unique and personal, filled with memories of fun and friendship. The gardens are wonderful from spring right through to the autumn - filled with colour and scent and rich with butterflies and bees. The Corn Barn is a spectacular space - perfect for a civil ceremony, or wedding breakfast, or barn dance. The Gallery is perfect for smaller weddings, while the meadows offer plenty of space for marquees (up to 400) and parking.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Nicky
Nicky and Simon look forward to welcoming you to Monks Withecombe. We will be on hand to advise and support you, from taking in deliveries, to controlling wedding traffic and repairing blown fuses. Give us a call on 07976 294 939 to discuss your wedding plans, or come and look round Monks to see for yourselves how special a Monks Withecombe wedding can be.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Reviews
No reviews yet
Location & Contact Details
Address
Monks Withecombe, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8JY, England
Travel Notes
Exit the M5 onto the A30 at Exeter. After 20 minutes, exit the A30 at Whiddon Down. Follow the A382 towards Castle Drogo for 2 miles. Turn right at the Brown ART GALLERY sign. Single track 1/2 mile and turn in through the white gates into the front courtyard.
Nearest Town
Chagford (1 mile) - voted the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A30 (2 miles) Whiddon Down (exit for Castle Drogo)
Nearest Train Station
Exeter (1/2 hour)
Nearest Airport
Exeter International
Press & Awards
(2)
Press & Awards (1)
none
Industry Awards (1)
none
Preferred Supplier List
(1)
FAQ
(10)
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
The most perfect summer day, with the gardens full of poppies and daisies and cornflowers, and a beautiful, sweet natured bride marrying her special guy. Happy tears from the mother of the bride, and relaxed and contented guests with time to appreciate the special beauty and peace of Devon and Dartmoor.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
If you are happy, your family and friends will be happy. And nobody will ever notice that the napkins didn't match!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Great big tubs of flowers, specially grown by the father of the bride, placed at the entrance of the marquee.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Spacious - flower-filled - friendly - personal - beautiful
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Meadow view to Dartmoor
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
London night club owner
What’s your favourite canapé?
quails eggs with celery salt
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Fresh fruit salad - mangoes, pomegranate, blueberries and chia seeds for preference
What is your venue's most unique feature?
View to Dartmoor
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The whole of Monks is gorgeous! I think I value most the continuing friendships with our brides. I love that they drop into Monks for tea, to tell us about pregnancies, show us their beautiful babies, or just revisit a place which holds such very special memories for them.