Directory
Accommodation
Cosy Cottage, Braunton
Gorgeous cosy two bed cottage with parking. Situated in the heart of Braunton, right by the beach and a minute's walk to restaurants, bars and shops.
Meg Johnson
Acorns Guest House
A dog-friendly guest house in the heart of Combe Martin with seven well-appointed rooms, some with sea views, including six en-suites and one with a private bathroom. Full English breakfast with vegetarian options. Free car park. Free Wi-Fi.
Denise McKenzie
01271 882 769 or 07976 294 255
Bumble Cottage
Lovely self contained holiday cottage in the centre of Combe Martin, with a courtyard garden and parking, catering for four people.
Jason Smith
07906 788 809
Castle Hill Lodge
Coastal 3 bed detached house sleeping 6/7, with 180 degree sea views and 1.5 acre garden, 5 minute walk to Newberry Beach. Fully refurbished in 2021.
Admin team
Garden Retreat
A modern, spacious self-contained apartment overlooking woodland with a stream at the bottom of the garden. An ideal location for guests attending weddings in Combe Martin. The kitchen is fully equipped and the shower room is luxurious. There's a double bedroom and a large sofa bed in the lounge if needed, and parking at the property.
Alison Wood
07376 099 208
Harta Retreat
An eco-friendly boutique holiday retreat with stunning views of the rolling Devonshire hills. Stay in The Barn or a luxury tipi and enjoy a cosy and romantic year-round escape from the every day.
Miranda Blaas-Cousins
07899 662 767
Kentisbury Grange Estate
Kentisbury Grange is one of the leading hotels on Exmoor National Park’s doorstep with accommodation that includes luxury rooms in the main house, cottage and garden suites, and a log cabin with views across the lakes. Dogs welcome too.
Kelly Ramsay
01271 545008
Longstone Bed and Breakfast
Originally built over 500 years ago, and recently refurbished and remodelled, Longstone combines traditional Devon cottage charms and features with modern essentials including super fast fibre WiFi, Smart TVs and USB charging points.
01598 763477
Manleigh Park
Set on the side of the valley with views to Exmoor and Combe Martin Bay, Manleigh Park is a beautiful place to stay. Accommodation includes chalets, log cabins and caravans, which are self-catering and sleep up to four. There's a small bar on site serving local gins, cider, and beer, as well as delicious home cooked pizzas.
Steve and Judith
01271 883 353
Middle Lee Farm
Four self-contained cottages within a courtyard setting on three acres of beautiful countryside in the picturesque village of Berrynarbor. Just 1.5m from Arches it sleeps up to 16 people. There's also a covered games room, children's play area and two resident Shetland ponies.
Lisa Harrow
07900 673290
Newberry Beach Lodge
Family run B&B with stunning views over the bay and Exmoor national park. Five bedrooms, three with full bathrooms and two with ensuite showers. 30 seconds from the beach and under a minute's walk to Arches.
Jane and Christopher Galloway
01271 883 709 / 07922 571 331
Newberry Wood Guesthouse
Tucked among North Devonshire woodland and countryside within secluded, spacious gardens, and with spectacular views out to sea and over the hills of Exmoor National Park. Situated on the South West coast path and only a five minute walk to Newberry Beach and Combe Martin Bay.
Caroline Willmer
07976 458 482
Paramount Bolt Hole
A one bedroom apartment that's ideal for couples or friends sharing with a super king or twin bed arrangement. Paramount Bolt hole has been sympathetically renovated to a high standard and is part of Ilfracombe's best Georgian Terrace hidden away in the heart of town with its own private secluded garden. Parking is provided to the rear of the property.
Helen Pritchard
07947 492 486
Seacombe Cottage
Seacombe Cottage is a beautifully restored pair of stone fisherman’s cottages, now one large dwelling, with four bedrooms, sleeping up to eight. There's a large sheltered hot tub, off-street parking, and a toasty log-burner in the original inglenook fireplace. Dogs are welcome.
Alison Savory
01237 426781
The Poplars
Local guesthouse with five double bedrooms and one king size bedroom. Stunning sea views, swimming pool, and a cosy fully licenced bar/lounge area with a lovely fireplace.
Janet Thompson
01271 882 240
‘Torcliffe’: Frontline Ocean View Accommodation
Lovely one bedroom bungalow overlooking the Combe Martin bay and village. Sleeps four with two in the double bedroom and two on a sofabed in the lounge. Comes with a kitchenette and ensuite shower room.
Gina Blundell
07710 498 606
Watermouth Cove Holiday Cottages
Idyllic self catering holiday cottage accommodation built in the 17th century. Eight cottages available sleeping from four to eight people.
Clare Flint Mountain
01271 865055 & 07710 567043
Entertainment
Gatehouse Trailer Bar
Pretty micro bar and bar staff for hire that's perfect for the beach, plus additional decor, such as memory ladders, drinks cart and signage.
Lisa Gatehouse
07340 825 550
Jessica Diamond Violinist
Known as the 'Bollywood Violinist' Jessica has a unique sound and performance style.
Jessica Diamond
Rendezblues
Soulful jazz duo who perform a mixture of classic jazz standards and tasteful soul with hints of French chansons.
Maya and Jonathan
07703 782 364
Event Organisers
Best Day Ever!
Katie works closely with you from start to finish, co-ordinating, planning and styling your wedding using a selection of unique bespoke props from draping, lighting, chairs, table decor, lanterns to seating plans.
Katie Dent
07971 663818
Emily Juliet Stevens – Artist and Sign Writer
Beautiful custom made signage including seating plans, welcome signs for guests, cocktail menus and table numbers.
Emily Juliet Stevens
07468 458 095
Gatehouse Trailer Bar
Pretty micro bar and bar staff for hire that's perfect for the beach, plus additional decor, such as memory ladders, drinks cart and signage.
Lisa Gatehouse
07340 825 550
Flowers
Twigs
Deryn & Lauren and the team have a reputation for originality, creativity and uncompromising quality. Truly bespoke florals that capture the style and vision of the brides.
Deryn Northam
01271 326267
Flowers by Imogen
Sustainable and low carbon wedding florist who only uses locally grown, British flowers (including her own grown in Somerset).
Imogen Stuckes
The Forgotten Garden
Locally grown cut flowers and artisan floristry. Sown, grown and designed with nature and our local wildlife in mind. Members of Flowers From The Farm.
Pat Cottam
07531028971
Food & Catering
The Whiddon Wagon
The famous Whiddon Wagon serves up delicious fresh fish and chips and is available for weddings and parties.
07771 908 167
Home Sweep Home Hampers
Devon cream tea hampers for all occasions, which include clotted cream, jam, freshly made scones and tea and coffee. And for that special occasion, we can add Pimms or Prosecco. All hampers can be tailored to your needs. Prices start from £8.00.
Louise Jenkins
07902 877 887
Jacci’s Cakes
Beautiful wedding and celebration cakes home-baked in a dedicated catering kitchen using top quality ingredients. Based in Brayford, Barnstaple.
Jacci Gardner
07778 336 333
Juicy Lucy Cupcakes and Bakes
Delicious individually handmade cupcakes or larger cakes for weddings and special events.
Lucy Schollick
07478 327 072
https://www.facebook.com/Juicy-Lucy-Cupcakes-Bakes-189662171044656/
Lulu Primrose Bakery
Barnstaple-based wedding cake baker specialising in romantic cake designs with an emphasis on aesthetics and flavours.
Lucy
The Naked Cake
The Naked Cake is a friendly tearoom in Ilfracombe that prides itself on home baking. We bake everything we sell and we also have an outside catering outlet where we supply afternoon teas and buffets, and cream teas for all occasions.
Kim Hodgen
01271 864641
The Village Bakery and Tea Room
Freshly baked bread and cakes made on the premises. We also serve breakfast and hot and cold food and drinks throughout the day.
Charmian Chugg
07474 646 314
General
Emily Juliet Stevens – Artist and Sign Writer
Beautiful custom made signage including seating plans, welcome signs for guests, cocktail menus and table numbers.
Emily Juliet Stevens
07468 458 095
Hair & Beauty
Carly Hanson Hair
North Devon hair stylist specialising in stunning wedding day hair styles for brides, bridesmaids and grooms.
Carly Hanson
07977 738 317
Pinned to Perfection
Wedding hair specialist (mobile)
Terri Ingram
07402242472
Brighteye Beauty
Local make-up, hair and beauty expert offering classic and natural bridal make-up styles and relaxed and boho style bridal hair.
Hannah Holland
Music
Mike Harper Piper
Professional wedding piper based in Bideford, North Devon who has been piping for over 30 years. An additional piper and a drummer are also available.
Mike Harper
01237 422 477 and 07948 550 218
Officials
Devon Registration service
Book a registrar in order to get legally married.
0345 155 1002
Humanist Celebrant
Kevin did the honours for our own daughter Siobhan. Great guy and he'll even help you write your own vows
Kevin Murphy
01271 343160
Michelle Parfitt Celebrant
Devon-based celebrant performing beautiful and unique personalised wedding ceremonies.
Michelle Parfitt
07973 265 798
Other Services
Anna’s Art
Unique handmade artwork and decorations made in North Devon using driftwood, pebbles, sea glass and bottle tops.
Anna Passantino
Emily Juliet Stevens – Artist and Sign Writer
Beautiful custom made signage including seating plans, welcome signs for guests, cocktail menus and table numbers.
Emily Juliet Stevens
07468 458 095
Gatehouse Trailer Bar
Pretty micro bar and bar staff for hire that's perfect for the beach, plus additional decor, such as memory ladders, drinks cart and signage.
Lisa Gatehouse
07340 825 550
Nick’s Creative Department
Design and marketing pieces: menus, invites, itineraries, place settings, ‘remember the day’ materials , prints any size. Anything you can think of that needs designing.
Nick Stevens
07769 978581
North Devon Tui Na Massages
Tui Na Massages for the bridal party or guests. Ideal for pre wedding nerves and total relaxation.
Paul Maxfield
01271 867 236 or 07814 080 713
Together Furever Weddings
A professional wedding dog chaperone service that lets your favourite family pet be part of your big day.
Helen
Michael Hunter Wedding Poet
North Devon poet who writes romantic wedding poetry on commission, and captures couples' stories in verse.
Michael Hunter
07380 550 567
Photographers
Evolve Photography
Wedding photography team offering a beautiful natural, timeless narrative of your wedding day.
Mark Gawthorne
07585 333 233
Freeform Images
Experienced photographer Laura has a natural and relaxed contemporary style and ensures your wedding images capture all those special moments of your big day.
Laura Farmer
07846 926 029
Johnny Dent Photography
Fun, original and alternative wedding photography covering Devon, Dorset, Cornwall.
07834 466 117
Luna weddings
Wedding photography that's timeless and creative, and captures real, honest moments.
Anna Poole
07841 405014
Michael Wells Photography
Capturing important, unseen and never to be repeated moments of your special day.
Michael Wells
07814 954 113
Butterfly Photography
Creative, natural wedding photography that captures all the smiles, tears and laughter of your big day. Devon and Cornwall.
Ashling Geraghty
07960 611 560
Coastal Imaging
High quality wedding films, complete with drone footage and audio. We film your big day from land and air and can include highlights, ceremony and speeches.
Mark Kiff
07855 794 140
Drew McDonald Photography
Wedding photographer who used a combination of portraiture, fashion, landscape and documentary photography to capture the essence of your day.
Drew McDonald
07761 560 860
Elise Quarrington
Local wedding videographer providing couples with personal, bespoke wedding videos.
Elise Quarrington
07720 645 617 or 01769 560 675
GHB Photos
Experienced photographer and videographer working in the Somerset/Devon area and capturing all those special moments at beautiful weddings.
George Bishop
07493 766 336
Grace Elizabeth
Creative Devon wedding photographer known for documenting real, authentic moments.
Grace
07807 136 033
James Freestone Videographer
Wedding film maker with a relaxed and inconspicuous way of filming that captures the most incredible natural moments of the day.
James
07463 022 228
Julia Woollacott Photography
Based in North Devon, Julia offers offers stylish and relaxed photographs that reflect your most special day.
Julia Woollacott
01769 579 893
L.F.Media
Professional photography and videography company that capture all those amazing memories that last a lifetime, whether you special day is traditional or quirky.
Liam Francis
07862 734 499
Louise May Photography
Creative story telling wedding photographer for adventurous, passionate souls. Documenting the real, the raw and the moments in between.
Louise May
07738 278 020
Rebecca Roundhill Photography
Natural and creative wedding photography with a relaxed and informal approach.
Rebecca Roundhill
07855 576687
Shena Ruth Photography
A creative portrait, events and wedding photographer based in North Devon.
Shena Ruth
077966 32563
SoulMate Images
A locally based photographer, specialising in weddings (large and small) and events, with a relaxed and fun photography style.
John Baddick
07811403416
Special Day Wedding Photos
Documentary wedding photographer capturing real wedding day moments as they unfold.
Anthony Lyons
079794674024
The Devon Photographers
Local wedding photographers specialising in informal and unique weddings, including outdoor, vintage, quirky and boho weddings.
Sarah and Aaron Miller
07706 125314 or 01392 791793
Post Ceremony Venues
Combe Martin Football Club
Combe Martin FC is available for a post ceremony celebration Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm. The standard licence is until 11pm but a late licence can be applied for. Capacity 50-60. Catering also available.
Louise Jenkins
07902 877 887
The Village Hall, Combe Martin
The Village Hall in Combe Martin is available for your wedding celebration and has seating for 130. There's a licence until 12pm (an extension can be applied for if required). Stage and lighting for a DJ/band is available. The Village Hall can also recommend caterers.
Restaurants
Kentisbury Grange Estate & Coach House Restaurant
Just 5 miles south of Arches, The Coach House Restaurant can host up to 60 guests for your wedding breakfast or pre wedding dining, and serves fantastic local and seasonal produce.
Kelly Ramsay
01271 545 008
The Baker’s Bistro
Evening meals in a warm, friendly atmosphere. email Facebook: The Bakers Bistro
Charmian Chugg
07474 646 314