Venue Showcase: The Magic of Glazebrook House Hotel

Sophia Shafiee
Last updated: 13th Feb 2024

We’re shining a light on Glazebrook House Hotel, a place where time stands still, wedding dreams come to life, and magical memories are made. If you’re an engaged couple in search of a stunning, luxurious and intimate venue nestled on the edge of Dartmoor, Glazebrook House Hotel will be the perfect setting for your special day. In this exclusive showcase, we’ll explore the enchanting features of the venue, with insights from the owner and managing director, Pieter Hamman. Read on to discover the magic for yourself. 

Highlights of the venue

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Glazebrook House Hotel offers a secluded haven with private grounds, making it an ideal choice for couples seeking a more exclusive and romantic atmosphere. The venue boasts a range of features that cater to various different wedding styles, ensuring a truly personalised and unforgettable experience.

Owner Pieter Hamman sums up Glazebrook House Hotel’s stand-out features as follows: “Unique interiors, beautiful gardens, and a magical atmosphere make Glazebrook House Hotel the perfect choice for couples seeking an unforgettable wedding experience.” Through the collaboration of their creative team and striking interior designs by Timothy Oulton, Glazebrook prides itself on its enchanting atmosphere with stunning British revival décor, alongside its sumptuous handmade furnishings, beguiling vintage and retro curios, uniquely inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

Glazebrook are also proud award winners, most notably: 

  • Condé Naste Johannsen 2016Best boutique hotel in the UK and Ireland
  • Visit England 2018 GoldBest small hotel in England
  • South Devon Herald 2018Best hotel and overall winner of Outstanding Tourism Business Award

This outstanding venue isn’t just award-winning, but also LGBTQIA+ and multi-faith friendly, and caters to Kosher, Halal and Asian catering.

Ceremony and reception options

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Glazebrook House Hotel is licensed to hold civil ceremonies and accommodates up to 140 guests. With various gorgeous areas to choose from, including the grand staircase, the beautiful dining hall, and the enchanted gardens, couples have the flexibility to tailor their ceremony to their unique vision.

Catering and dining experience

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The dining hall seats up to 80 guests for the wedding breakfast, and the venue can cater for up to 140 guests for the reception and party. Glazebrook offers a partnership with a top-notch events catering company, ensuring the very best in food and drink. You can opt for bespoke menus or choose from a selection of locally sourced, seasonal options.

Accommodation and natural surroundings

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With eight gorgeous bedrooms, including a bride and groom suite, Glazebrook can comfortably accommodate up to 20 guests. The beautifully styled rooms and landscaped gardens provide a perfect backdrop for photos and intimate moments with friends and family alike. 

Bespoke wedding planning services

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Glazebrook goes beyond just providing a wedding venue. With full wedding planning and on-the-day coordination services, you can relax and enjoy your special day while the dedicated team ensures everything runs seamlessly.

Meet the venue’s owners

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Owners Pieter and Fran Hamman originally came into the wedding industry through hotel ownership and a love of helping make people happy. Pieter shares his very best expert advice for couples planning their wedding: “Plan, plan, and more planning to make sure you get exactly what you want.”

Pieter also shares his two most memorable weddings: “Both a Narnia themed wedding complete with characters and decorations and an Alice in Wonderland themed wedding complete with fancy dress and fun surprises!” As you can see, Glazebrook provides the ideal setting for unique themed weddings that are personal to you and as alternative as you like!

Secure your booking today   

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If you’re dreaming of a unique wedding surrounded by beauty, luxury and unparalleled service, Glazebrook House Hotel is the place where your magical memories will begin. Glazebrook’s coordinator, Hannah Roberts, will guide you on a tour through the house and discuss your wedding plans in more detail, before answering any questions you might have and creating a personalised wedding proposal and quote for you. View their profile and enquire today to make your wedding dreams reality. What are you waiting for?

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Happy Planning!

Sophia Shafiee
Sophia is a passionate writer and editor and expert on all things wedding content related, with a First Class degree from the University of Oxford. She frequently shares her wedding advice and tips with leading UK publications on behalf of Bridebook.com, including Harper’s Bazaar, SheerLuxe and Porter Magazine.
Last updated: 13th Feb 2024