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Kingston Estate

Overview

  • All-inclusive Devon wedding venue
  • Magnificent Georgian country mansion
  • Exclusive use wedding venue
  • Hidden underground nightclub
  • Licensed to host civil ceremonies
  • Capacity for up to 200 guests
  • Exclusive hire price from £3,995
  • Accommodation for up to 86 guests

Kingston Estate

This Grade-II listed Georgian mansion is set within 15 acres of idyllic Devonshire countryside, complete with a walled garden and an atmospheric Undercroft. The estate has been named as one of the top 20 wedding venues in the UK and is no stranger to the likes of Vogue and Tatler. The Kingston Estate offers a stylish wedding retreat, complete with a marquetry staircase, hot tub, library, courtyard and rose garden, all on an exclusive use basis for your wedding day.

Upon booking your wedding at this renowned Estate you will be assigned your own personal wedding planner who will ensure your wedding day is flawless. Whether you want to arrive by helicopter, organise a pre-wedding bash in the mansion, drinks and canapes on the lawns, pizzas galore in The Big Yurt or a girly pamper night in the cottages; then you are in safe hands. The dedicated and experienced team will bring your wedding vision to life.

History

The Kingston Estate is thought to be one of the best surviving examples of an 18th-century country gentleman's residence. The historic estate dates back to 1172, the original house situated where the current outbuildings lie on the West Drive. It was in 1735 that the magnificent Kingston House was constructed for John Rowe, a rich Catholic wool merchant. Over the years the property changed hands several times, each owner altering and adding to the estate, evidence of which remains to this day as markers of Kingston's history. In 1985 Michael and Elizabeth Corfield acquired the estate and began to restore the house to its former glory.

Many of the estate buildings are Grade II-listed with original Georgian features that create a wonderfully grand and historic feel. Walking in the formal garden is like stepping back in time; the flawlessly-trimmed hedges and perfectly planted trees look striking in any wedding photograph. Kingston Estate is now a family-run business helping couples to create the wedding of their dreams.

Facilities

Your I Do's

There are a number of licensed ceremony areas available throughout the estate. You can exchange your vows in the Grand Marble Hall, Drawing Room, Walled Garden, Rose Garden, Linhay Barn and The Snug. Lastly, not forgetting the grand marquetry staircase where you can say "I do" for a real statement ceremony. The team will be delighted to show you the different locations during a wedding showround and you can pick your favourite spot.

The Wedding Breakfast

Throughout the estate there are various locations where you can celebrate your first meal as a married couple. Whether you are looking for an informal feast or a wedding banquet, Kingston Estate have you covered.

The After Party

Once the flutes have been raised and the champagne sipped, guests are welcomed into The Undercroft which is the estates secret nightclub for the ultimate evening party. Adjoining to the Linghay Barn, The Undercroft offers a dynamic, vibrant and exciting space for you to party the night away, complete with a hot tub for a midnight dip.

Catering

Beverage

Work with the bar manager and mixologist to create your drinks package, from champagne through to a bespoke wedding cocktail; anything is possible.

Food

The renowned and respected catering team specialise in seasonal and local produce and will work with you to create a fully bespoke menu. Whether you are looking for pre-wedding street style food to get the party started, a traditional sit down wedding breakfast, delicious canapes or informal table feasts, then pull up a pew and have a chat with this talented team, who will make all your foodie dreams come true.

Accommodation

When it's time to swap those high heels for fluffy slippers and a dressing gown, the estate has a choice of accommodation to suit your guests. Accommodation is available in the Georgian mansion, nine chocolate box style cottages or in the two luxury converted barns.

Mansion - can sleep eight people
Cottages - can sleep 46 people
Barns - can sleep 32 people

The morning after the wedding bacon sandwiches and strong coffee is available to blow away the cobwebs. Should you wish to continue the celebrations your wedding planner can organise late checkouts, a goodbye brunch or perhaps a relaxed BBQ whilst your guests make use of the swimming pool and lawn games.

If you have fallen in love with The Kingston Estate and would like to find out more then please get in touch with the team via the contact details below.
Address
Kingston Estate
Kingston
Staverton
Near Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6AR

Reviews

  • Laura Bromley - 2019

    We wanted a venue that would let us be us, that didn't make you feel like the next couple on the package wedding conveyor belt in at 8am and guests out
    by 12. We wanted to make it all last as long as possible. Kingston Estate as a venue has a class and vibe all of it's own and when you add everyone you
    love to this it's just the perfect match. We got married on August 17th and the comments and praise we have had from guests re the venue has been out of
    this world!

  • Happy Bride - 2019

    The fact that we could have the majority of our guests stay on site with us all weekend was a huge selling point of Kingston for us. The venue is beautiful
    and all of the rooms/cottages are finished to an equally high standard. The food was AMAZING and they catered for all of the dietary requirements our
    guests had with no queries what so ever. The weekend went without a hitch with all of the staff working so hard behind the scenes so that we didn't need to
    worry about a thing.

  • Kiera Lingham - 2019

    Kingston Estate made our wedding so spectacular it was like a dream. Everything ran smoothly, everyone's needs were catered for and the whole
    presentation of the venue was very impressive. My husband and I were extremely proud to be able to hold our wedding at such an elite venue. All of our
    guests were taken back by the level of service, the venue itself, the grounds, the food and the location.

  • Charlie Reid - 2019

    We had the best weekend ever at Kingston we had the whole place to ourselves but it was also staffed and we had our very own wedding planner from the
    moment we booked. We were able to relax on the Friday and have some time with our guests and on Saturday the wedding was better than we could have
    imagined. The food throughout the weekend was delicious and we even put a menu together which was really different. It was an awesome day everyone
    loved the different areas especially the nightclub.

  • Martin Butlin - 2019

    The venue was great we had a few personal health issues beforehand but the team went above and beyond to make the day extra special. The wedding
    planner organised everything for us and they had plenty of props on site that we were free to use. We had the whole place to ourselves for the weekend it
    was brilliant and our friends loved the hot tub and pool.

  • Charlotte Stevens - 2019

    Our 3-day wedding celebrations were spent at the STUNNING Kingston Estate - a truly unique venue that we absolutely fell in love with. It had
    EVERYTHING we were looking for & more. The grounds are perfectly manicured all year round & come complete with walled garden. The cottages &
    main house are beautifully decorated, providing luxurious accommodation for 86 of our guests. Sarah & the team were such a pleasure to work with &
    couldn't do enough for us. The catering was also top notch. Thank you

  • Max

    My Wife and I held our wedding at Kingston Estate in May 2017 and it absolutely was the venue of our dreams. The layout and format of the day flowed perfectly and all of our guests were so impressed with the venue and how organised Marie-Anne and the team made the day feel. Being able to spend the whole weekend there really enabled us to make the most of the celebrations. Thank you so much to Marie-Anne and co for a truly unforgettable time.

  • James

    As soon as we saw this place we knew it was the one. The house and grounds are stunning. Marie-anne organised everything perfectly for us. Cru caterers provided amazing food for the wedding breakfast and Harbour provided perfect entertainment in the evening. Our weekend went perfectly, we can't thank you enough.

  • Brigitte

    My husband and I got married at Kingston at the beginning of September and the day was beyond perfection. The venues appeal speaks for itself, the gorgeous walled garden, impeccably kept grounds, fabulous views from the wedding barn, unique character of The Undercroft and the superbly presented cottages. We can't thank Kingston enough for providing more than we could ever have dreamed of.

  • Marc and Chloe

    My Wife and I got married at Kingston Estate at the start of September. We had the most amazing wedding weekend and it was everything we had ever wished for. The venue has everything..... The Manor House, Gardens, Barn, Undercroft Nightclub just to name a few and all of which is maintained to an extremely high standard by Marie-Anne and the rest of The Kingston Estate Team. We both couldn't recommend Kingston Estate enough, and if you ever visit for a viewing you will struggle to leave without booking it for your own wedding ... It just has the WOW FACTOR !!!!!!

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Torquay, Devon

Kingston Estate

Torquay, Devon

Overview

  • All-inclusive Devon wedding venue
  • Magnificent Georgian country mansion
  • Exclusive use wedding venue
  • Hidden underground nightclub
  • Licensed to host civil ceremonies
  • Capacity for up to 200 guests
  • Exclusive hire price from £3,995
  • Accommodation for up to 86 guests

Kingston Estate

This Grade-II listed Georgian mansion is set within 15 acres of idyllic Devonshire countryside, complete with a walled garden and an atmospheric Undercroft. The estate has been named as one of the top 20 wedding venues in the UK and is no stranger to the likes of Vogue and Tatler. The Kingston Estate offers a stylish wedding retreat, complete with a marquetry staircase, hot tub, library, courtyard and rose garden, all on an exclusive use basis for your wedding day.

Upon booking your wedding at this renowned Estate you will be assigned your own personal wedding planner who will ensure your wedding day is flawless. Whether you want to arrive by helicopter, organise a pre-wedding bash in the mansion, drinks and canapes on the lawns, pizzas galore in The Big Yurt or a girly pamper night in the cottages; then you are in safe hands. The dedicated and experienced team will bring your wedding vision to life.

History

The Kingston Estate is thought to be one of the best surviving examples of an 18th-century country gentleman's residence. The historic estate dates back to 1172, the original house situated where the current outbuildings lie on the West Drive. It was in 1735 that the magnificent Kingston House was constructed for John Rowe, a rich Catholic wool merchant. Over the years the property changed hands several times, each owner altering and adding to the estate, evidence of which remains to this day as markers of Kingston's history. In 1985 Michael and Elizabeth Corfield acquired the estate and began to restore the house to its former glory.

Many of the estate buildings are Grade II-listed with original Georgian features that create a wonderfully grand and historic feel. Walking in the formal garden is like stepping back in time; the flawlessly-trimmed hedges and perfectly planted trees look striking in any wedding photograph. Kingston Estate is now a family-run business helping couples to create the wedding of their dreams.

Facilities

Your I Do's

There are a number of licensed ceremony areas available throughout the estate. You can exchange your vows in the Grand Marble Hall, Drawing Room, Walled Garden, Rose Garden, Linhay Barn and The Snug. Lastly, not forgetting the grand marquetry staircase where you can say "I do" for a real statement ceremony. The team will be delighted to show you the different locations during a wedding showround and you can pick your favourite spot.

The Wedding Breakfast

Throughout the estate there are various locations where you can celebrate your first meal as a married couple. Whether you are looking for an informal feast or a wedding banquet, Kingston Estate have you covered.

The After Party

Once the flutes have been raised and the champagne sipped, guests are welcomed into The Undercroft which is the estates secret nightclub for the ultimate evening party. Adjoining to the Linghay Barn, The Undercroft offers a dynamic, vibrant and exciting space for you to party the night away, complete with a hot tub for a midnight dip.

Catering

Beverage

Work with the bar manager and mixologist to create your drinks package, from champagne through to a bespoke wedding cocktail; anything is possible.

Food

The renowned and respected catering team specialise in seasonal and local produce and will work with you to create a fully bespoke menu. Whether you are looking for pre-wedding street style food to get the party started, a traditional sit down wedding breakfast, delicious canapes or informal table feasts, then pull up a pew and have a chat with this talented team, who will make all your foodie dreams come true.

Accommodation

When it's time to swap those high heels for fluffy slippers and a dressing gown, the estate has a choice of accommodation to suit your guests. Accommodation is available in the Georgian mansion, nine chocolate box style cottages or in the two luxury converted barns.

Mansion - can sleep eight people
Cottages - can sleep 46 people
Barns - can sleep 32 people

The morning after the wedding bacon sandwiches and strong coffee is available to blow away the cobwebs. Should you wish to continue the celebrations your wedding planner can organise late checkouts, a goodbye brunch or perhaps a relaxed BBQ whilst your guests make use of the swimming pool and lawn games.

If you have fallen in love with The Kingston Estate and would like to find out more then please get in touch with the team via the contact details below.
Address
Kingston Estate
Kingston
Staverton
Near Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6AR

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