Highest Reviewed & Award-Winning Wedding Venues in South West England

Discover the highest reviewed wedding venues in South West England, including winners of the Best of Bridebook Awards. These Platinum, Gold and Silver award-winning venues have earned the most five-star reviews from real couples, making them some of the most trusted and highly recommended places to get married in the South West.
Planning a wedding in South West England? Explore the highest reviewed wedding venues on Bridebook, featuring our Best of Bridebook Award winners across Platinum, Gold and Silver tiers. From coastal venues and countryside barns to elegant manor houses and stylish city spaces, these locations have received outstanding five-star reviews from real couples.
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The Royal Chase Hotel

Shaftesbury, Dorset
The Royal Chase Hotel, located in the heart of Shaftesbury combining a rich history and a modern influence. Once a monastery, now a current and attractive BW hotel and wedding venue.
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  • 95
  • 33 Bedrooms
  • Upon request
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Chavenage House

Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Chavenage offers that something special - imagine being married at the home of the Poldark family! there are magnificent views of the Cotswold Countryside. The blank canvass waiting for your picture
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  • 100
  • Upon request
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Shappelles

Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
At New Cottage they offer a variety of function rooms and also the oppertunity to choreograph your first dance for a day no one will forget!
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  • 150
  • Upon request
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The Grain Store Weddings

Stokenham, Devon
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The Grain Store is a magnificent, new wedding and party venue with views of Start Bay and the surrounding valley. The Grain Store also includes accommodation at The Farmhouse, a luxury five-star house
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  • 170
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • £9,500 – £11,500
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Poplar Farm

Kingston Seymour, Somerset
Welcome to the Poplar Farm. We are a small, family-run smallholding with a large field available to hire for wedding or special events.
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  • Upon request
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Lockleaze Sports Centre

Bristol, Bristol
Lockleaze Sports Centre is a venue in the City of Bristol, which was built in 2019 and offers high-quality sport and function facilities. It is a large, spacious venue that is not only surrounded by lush greenery.
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  • 160
  • Moderate ($$)
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Friars Court

Clanfield, Oxfordshire
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An idyllic, part-moated 17th-century home, available exclusivly for civil ceremonies or partnership ceremonies
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  • £650 – £850
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Nantyffin Cider Mill

Crickhowell, Powys
At the foot of the Black Mountains between Crickhowell and Brecon is the Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn. We have a choice of two function rooms, both with fabulous features.
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  • 150
  • Upon request
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Court House Manor

Painswick, Gloucestershire
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Court House Manor is an exclusive use country house located in the beautiful town of Painswick in the heart of the Cotswolds.
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  • 150
  • 17 Bedrooms
  • From £180
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Burgh Island Hotel

Kingsbridge, Devon
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The luxurious Burgh Island Hotel is situated on its own private island in the South of Devon for your exclusive wedding.
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  • 70
  • 25 Bedrooms
  • £23,000 – £48,000
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The Players

Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire
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Set in beautiful golf course grounds with great views and peaceful surroundings the Players Club provides great value for Autumn/Winter full day weddings and Summer evening receptions.
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  • 100
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • £3,200 – £8,000
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Blossom Barns

Millbrook, Cornwall
Small Intimate Rustic Wedding Venue. Family run from our Cornish Farmhouse near to the sea, but set in a divine Country Lane with peace & tranquillity surrounding you. Romance is key here. Stress-free, cosy, relaxed & uncomplicated with a caring host
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  • 80
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • £1,799 – £6,999
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Thorn House & Garden

Plymouth, Devon
Nestling in the beautiful Devon countryside, Thorn House & Gardens offers the idyllic backdrop for a fairytale wedding reception.
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  • 130
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • £5,000 – £30,000
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Hermitage Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset
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The Hermitage Hotel is a 4-star hotel in central Bournemouth, opposite the Winter Gardens and minutes from the beach - perfect for beach lovers. With rustic boarding school charm and modern bedrooms.
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  • 160
  • 76 Bedrooms
  • £360 – £680
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Great Fulford Estate

Exeter, Devon
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This remarkable eighteenth century house is unique, with an array of locations for the ceremony and reception it certainly has something for everyone.
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  • 100
  • ~£6,000
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Coombe Bissett Village Hall

Salisbury, Wiltshire
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Enjoy beautiful views of the countryside from Coombe Bissett's terrace. The village hall is able to hold small groups and also large groups of over 120 guests.
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  • 120
  • £125 – £450
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Abbey Hotel, Bath

Bath, Somerset
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The Abbey Hotel in Bath is a fantastic choice of wedding venue, with attentive service, a great location in the heart of Bath and wonderful facilities. Your wedding day will be in the hands of Events
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  • 65
  • 60 Bedrooms
  • From £390
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Weddings at Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle, Dorset
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Steeped in history and offering panoramic coast and countryside vistas, Corfe Castle offers a dramatic and romantic outdoor location for your wedding.
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  • 250
  • Affordable ($)
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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset
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Perched on the clifftop with sweeping views of Bournemouth Bay and its seven miles of golden sands, the 4* Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel is the ultimate setting for your seaside wedding.
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  • 220
  • 160 Bedrooms
  • From £55.00 pp
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The Grand Bristol Hotel by Sunday

Bristol, Bristol
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Celebrate your love story at The Bristol Grand Hotel by Sunday, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury. Our stunning venue offers a variety of beautifully appointed spaces, perfect for intimate ceremonies or grand receptions.
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  • 350
  • 186 Bedrooms
  • £3,500 – £7,500
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Bowlish House

Shepton Mallet, Somerset
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This beautiful Georgian house located within a stones throw of the historic roman town of Bath is the perfect traditional wedding venue!
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  • 40
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • £4,000 – £7,000
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The Robin Hill Hotel

Torquay, Devon
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This idyllic hotel is perfect for an intimate wedding breakfast in the picturesque seaside town of Torquay!
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  • 32
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • £1,000 – £1,500
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How Caple Court

Hereford, Herefordshire
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This stunning barn in the grounds of a wonderful country house offers both indoor and outdoor weddings, also church on site. We offer full wedding planning service and are on hand to help plan your special day.
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  • 120
  • £4,500 – £6,500
Everything you need to know about weddings in the South West

South West England is renowned for its romantic coastal scenery, rolling countryside and charming historic venues. From Devon and Cornwall’s sea-view settings to the Cotswolds’ honey-stone charm and Somerset’s rural barns, the region offers incredible variety for couples. But beyond beautiful backdrops, real couple reviews provide the clearest insight into what your wedding experience will truly be like.

The venues featured on this page are among the highest reviewed wedding venues in South West England on Bridebook. Many are winners of the Best of Bridebook Awards, recognised for consistently delivering exceptional weddings and earning outstanding five-star feedback.

Choosing a highly reviewed venue means you’re selecting a team with a proven track record for service, organisation and unforgettable wedding days.

What Are the Best of Bridebook Awards?

The Best of Bridebook Awards celebrate venues that achieve the strongest five-star review performance on Bridebook.

Awards are presented across three tiers:

  • Platinum – The highest-performing venues with exceptional volumes of five-star reviews
  • Gold – Consistently excellent ratings and outstanding couple feedback
  • Silver – Highly rated and widely recommended venues

Being featured on this page means these South West venues are not only beautiful settings — they are trusted, experienced and repeatedly praised by couples who have celebrated there.

South West England offers an exceptional mix of wedding styles and settings, including:

  • Coastal weddings with dramatic sea views
  • Rustic countryside barns and farm venues
  • Elegant country houses and manor estates
  • Exclusive-use rural retreats
  • Stylish city venues in Bristol, Bath and beyond

Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a large wedding weekend, choosing one of the highest reviewed wedding venues in South West England gives you extra confidence that your venue team is experienced, reliable and consistently loved by couples.

Explore, compare and shortlist with confidence, knowing these venues represent some of the most highly rated and award-winning wedding locations in the South West.