Colehayes Park

The feel

Nestled in the secluded rolling hills of Devon, is Colehayes Park, a grade II listed, granite built Georgian mansion and DIY wedding venue. Standing in 20 acres of woodland, river, gardens and lake in the Dartmoor National Park and with spectacular views, this is a truly idyllic backdrop for your unique wedding day.

If you dream of celebrating with friends and family for the entire weekend – or perhaps even longer – then Colehayes Park is the perfect choice for you. Available for exclusive hire for up to one week and with accommodation for 70, you can enjoy a private and tranquil stay with opportunity to explore all the local area has to offer.

At Colehayes we invite you to make your day as unique and personal as you wish. With no set packages, in-house caterers or set suppliers, you are free to bring each of your ideal elements to our characterful venue in order to create your perfect day. The choice is yours, whether you would like a classic affair with a horse drawn carriage and string quarter, a proper country wedding with wellies, tractors and haybales, a rustic theme with bunting and tea parties, a boho dream with acoustic guitars and flowy dresses or full-on festival wedding with live rock music outdoors, giant tipis and campfires, Colehayes is the ideal venue for you.

Registered for civil ceremonies, you can host your entire celebration here from start to finish, with no need to worry about the coordination and cost of transport. With three outdoor spaces and two reception rooms to choose from for your ceremony Colehayes can cater for different tastes and sizes of weddings. The rooms within the Georgian house are full of character and original features, adding old-style glamour and grandeur to the occasion but while still retaining a giant home from home feel.

We are committed to ensuring that every person who visits us experiences a warm, friendly and relaxed homely atmosphere. As a DIY wedding venue our philosophy is one of freedom and flexibility, accommodating your wishes to make your dream event come to life.

What We Offer:

Exclusive Use – Totally private Grade 2 listed Manor house exclusively yours to host your ceremony, accommodate your guests and hold your post and pre-celebrations all under one roof.

Location – Tucked away from the world on the edge of Dartmoor but 3 hours by public transport from London and only a 5-minute drive from the A38.

Capacity – Weddings for 30 – 200 guests. Cosy enough for intimate weddings and 20 acres of space for larger parties.

Theme – Colehayes provides a blank canvas where you can let your imagination run wild. You can style your wedding to suit your personality: Classic & Traditional, Bohemian, Country Rustic or Festival Chic, the choice is yours.

Budget – DIY style, you rent our venue and choose your own suppliers based on your budget. You are always in control of costs. No hidden fees & No corkage costs.

Suppliers – Free to choose any supplier you wish including caterers. We give you tried and tested recommendations but you are free to source any of your own or go totally DIY.

Entertainment – Indoor spaces for bands and live outdoor music permitted. Basement space for an all-night party area.

Accommodation – Facilities for over 70 under one roof and more options on site for additional guests including our optional extra ‘Cork Tree Cottage’ rental in the grounds available for 11 extra guests and camping options.

Atmosphere – secluded, calm, friendly, relaxed. Child & dog friendly.

Wedding Day Facilities – 5 outdoor and indoor licensed ceremony areas. Dining room which can seat up to 80 guests, or garden space for a marquee if required. Exquisite reception rooms with magnificent garden views. Private bar.

Setting – 20 acres of tranquil and picturesque surroundings of woodland, river, and gardens creating a beautiful backdrop for your wedding photos. Including a large private lake for swimming, boating and canoeing – perfect for nature lovers.