Set in 100 acres of deer parkland, positioned at the foot of the Quantock Hills and boasting dramatic views of the Somerset coast, St Audries Park is ideally placed in the village of West Quantoxhead in Taunton. Conveniently close to Exeter and just an hour from Bristol, St Audries Park is the ideal venue for a country wedding.
Grand, enchanting and magical, St Audries Park is a fabulous stately home that will instantly take your breath away on arrival. The venue boasts superb style and splendour; from the building’s architecture to the Victorian Orangery, beautiful Banqueting Hall, impressive Library and amazing accommodation, St Audries Park is truly unique.
Elegant and imposing, St Audries Park was built during the Norman Conquest and has been lovingly restored using the finest materials from across the world. With its red brick, mix of full height windows and attractive bay windows, two towers and the oversized double wooden front door, the property enjoys an exquisite design. Full of grandeur and character, with its castle-like exterior, St Audries Park is a prestigious stately home and perfect for a weekend wedding celebration.
In its grounds is the lovely Victorian Orangery, which offers couples a chic space to exchange vows. The building boasts a traditional exterior with pillars on the roof circling the amazing arched glass roof, and attractive floor to ceiling windows and doors. Internally the rows of white pillars and the delicate arched frames work well together to create a wonderful walkway for the bride, with seating to each side that makes the most of the spectacular views.
For the wedding breakfast, the opulent Banqueting Hall is a sophisticated space to entertain. With a neutral décor, the room has a number of distinctive features including the Vintage Chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, ornate gold mirrors adorning the walls and Old English country-style shutters framing the windows.
The oak-panelled Great Hall is superb; perfect for guests to enjoy a drink during the day and night. This incredibly spacious room exudes charm; from the dramatic candle-inspired ceiling light and large open fire to the fantastic fusion of wood and natural stone, the room is sure to impress guests. With leather sofas, coffee tables, console tables with lamps providing romantic mood lighting, the Great Hall is cosy and comfortable.
Ensuring its appeal, St Audries Park offers exceptional accommodation; the quaint Holly Cottage which is typically used by the bridal party the night before the wedding, the luxurious Lady Hood Bridal Suite, complete with classic four poster bed and spa bath, presenting the bride and groom with a private retreat for after the wedding, plus 10 beautiful bedrooms within the house, 11 within Coachmans, Church Lodge, Peregrine House and 12 within Windsor House for family and friends.
With lush landscaped grounds and a location that provides a picture-perfect setting for your special day, St Audries Park is an award-winning and idyllic wedding venue.
