History

This mid-Georgian house is now the family home of Lord Ivar Mountbatten, who is directly related to Queen Victoria and to many of Europe's heads of states and the last Tsar of Russia. Ivar's father was best man to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, when he married the future Queen Elizabeth in autumn 1947.

The estate was owned by the Clarke family from 1628 to the early 1800s and the house was built between 1774 and 1779.

An earlier Chapel on the estate was demolished in 1774, and was then replaced in 1809 by the current Gothic-style building.

The house itself was severely damaged by a fire in the 1980s, but was lovingly restored by a team from English Heritage, who have managed to retain the original layout and principal rooms.

Facilities

Bridwell Park is a lovely venue with a lot of history, currently only catering for mid-week weddings 15 to 30 people.

The Chapel

The Gothic-style Chapel is separate from the rest of the estate in a gloriously tranquil setting. With high ceilings, large windows and a stone fireplace, the building is adaptable for all seasons.

Never consecrated, the Chapel can still host civil ceremonies.

Civil Ceremony Capacity - 80 to 100 Guests
Drinks Reception Capacity - 100 Guests
Wedding Breakfast Capacity - 60 Guests

The Orangery

Four sets of Georgian-style French doors open out from The Orangery to the picturesque south-facing surrounding garden, also admitting a generous amount of light into the large room.

It has a built-in speaker system, a bar area, kitchen and toilets.

Wedding Breakfast Capacity - 150 Guests
Evening Reception Capacity - 200 Guests

Catering

Bridwell Park has excellent connections with external caterers who know the venue well and present the finest organic meat, fish and vegetarian options together with some award-winning charcuteries. However, if you wish, you may bring in your own preferred caterers. There's no corkage charge at Bridwell Park.

Accommodation

The Lady Ivar Suite is the perfect destination for the bride and groom to enjoy their first night together as newlyweds. It offers stunning views of the lake, and its four-poster bed and grand dressing room present a perfectly romantic setting. It is also a lovely place for the bride to prepare for the big day, descending the grand staircase to meet her guests and soon-to-be groom!

There are nine further bedrooms for guests, which contain all the amenities needed for a delightful night's stay and luxury en-suite bathrooms. All bedrooms gaze over the deer park and the undulating South Devonshire hills. For larger parties, "glamping" tents can be erected in the grounds for further accommodation.

If you are interested in this venue and would like further information, simply get in contact using the details below.