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Guests: 80
Bedrooms: 4
Description
Description
The Venue
Beacon House is situated just above Tankerton Beach, a stone's throw from the sea and short walk from the fashionable fishing town of Whitstable in Kent. With original arts and crafts detailing throughout, the house exudes a vintage flavour. This artists' home, with its quirky and romantic furnishings, has proved a popular location for many films and shoots, featuring in Vogue and at The National Gallery. Stretching beneath the property every low tide is the geophysical phenomenon, The Whitstable Street. This promontory, the beach and the neighbouring beach huts provide a wealth of stunning photography backdrops for your big day; whilst the huge skies, sunsets and sunrises are nothing short of spectacular.
The Ceremony
In summer, choose to take your vows either under the veranda or in the summer cabin (both locations are licensed), whilst in winter, gathering fireside in the sitting room makes for a warm and intimate affair. This beautifully unique home-from-home licensed wedding venue provides the setting for a relaxed boho ceremony for up to 60 day guests.
The Reception
Up to 80 evening guests can attend to celebrate and toast the happy couple following the nuptials ceremony; choose miniature cones filled with fish n' chips and artisan beers for a seaside-themed shindig, or perhaps a vintage-style picnic in the meadow complete with cucumber sandwiches and homemade lemonade is more your style? Whitstable is famed for its native oysters so seafood lovers can opt to create a shellfish smorgasbord fit for Neptune himself.
The Accommodation
Up to eight guests can stay inside this comfortable seaside home with a choice of four bedrooms (three doubles and one twin). All rooms share a first floor family bathroom, a downstairs Monsoon shower room, and the outdoor 'octopus shower with a view' for washing sandy toes after sunset walks across the beach on your doorstep.
Experience
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6
Overview of Artists Beach House
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
80
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
4
Bridal Suite
Standard Room
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti permitted
Wedding license
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
External catering permitted
In-house catering
No corkage charge for own alcohol
Reviews (4)
- DDagmara and Inês25/04/20245 stars are simply not enough!5 stars are simply not enough!5 stars are simply not enough. We had our humanist wedding celebration at The Beacon House in June 2022 and it was nothing short of an absolute delight for us and all our guests, family, and close friends. We’d recommend a visit, and you’ll be enchanted. The setting is incredibly versatile. A seaside home on the beach in front of the magical “Whitstable’s The Street”, and a retreat with its beautiful eclectic garden, all from one single location. Inside, the house is effortlessly warm, elegant, and surprisingly fun with artistic mosaics and literary references to feed your imagination. Not only we had a fantastic stay, plus our wedding planning journey was made into a pleasant adventure by the wonderful Katrina. We are super thankful and cannot recommend enough The Beacon House and Katrina. Thank you ever so much! We can only hope more people will have such delightful happy moments as we did ourselves.5 stars are simply not enough. We had our humanist wedding celebration at The Beacon House in June 2022 and it was nothing short of an absolute delight for us and all our guests, family, and close friends. We’d recommend a visit, and you’ll be enchanted. The setting is incredibly versatile. A seaside home on the beach in front of the magical “Whitstable’s The Street”, and a retreat with its beautiful eclectic garden, all from one single location. Inside, the house is effortlessly warm, elegant, and surprisingly fun with artistic mosaics and literary references to feed your imagination. Not only we had a fantastic stay, plus our wedding planning journey was made into a pleasant adventure by the wonderful Katrina. We are super thankful and cannot recommend enough The Beacon House and Katrina. Thank you ever so much! We can only hope more people will have such delightful happy moments as we did ourselves.
- JJill & Bridget29/03/2018Our weddingOur weddingWe recently held our informal wedding at Beacon House and enjoyed staying for a few days before and after the wedding. The setting is perfect, the house and grounds offered us a good deal of flexibility and comfort and we were able to make it our own. We had a lovely ceremony on the veranda, our caterers were fabulous and everyone just chilled and relaxed. We loved it and our guests loved it! Katrina and her team offered as much or as little support as we needed. I would recommend anyone who is considering this as a wedding venue to book a visit beforehand so that you can plan accordingly and make it uniquely yours. The day was as we had planned, and we have lovely memories to look back on.We recently held our informal wedding at Beacon House and enjoyed staying for a few days before and after the wedding. The setting is perfect, the house and grounds offered us a good deal of flexibility and comfort and we were able to make it our own. We had a lovely ceremony on the veranda, our caterers were fabulous and everyone just chilled and relaxed. We loved it and our guests loved it! Katrina and her team offered as much or as little support as we needed. I would recommend anyone who is considering this as a wedding venue to book a visit beforehand so that you can plan accordingly and make it uniquely yours. The day was as we had planned, and we have lovely memories to look back on.
- RRachel and Geoff29/03/2018Our February WeddingOur February WeddingHad our wedding reception here and stayed overnight with some of my family. Fabulous location (and we were lucky with the weather considering it was February!). Quirky house, lovely views and grounds.Had our wedding reception here and stayed overnight with some of my family. Fabulous location (and we were lucky with the weather considering it was February!). Quirky house, lovely views and grounds.
- SSimon and Christina29/03/2018Beautiful place!Beautiful place!The most beautiful place I've had the privilege of staying in. Katrina and Eileen we hugely welcoming and helpful with any questions and the setting of the house is absolutely stunning.The most beautiful place I've had the privilege of staying in. Katrina and Eileen we hugely welcoming and helpful with any questions and the setting of the house is absolutely stunning.
Location & Contact Details for Artists Beach House
Location & Contact Details for Artists Beach House
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Where is Artists Beach House located?
Artists Beach House, also known as Beacon House, is situated just above Tankerton Beach, a stone's throw from the sea, and a short walk from the fashionable fishing town of Whitstable in Kent, England. The full postcode is CT5 2BS.
What makes Artists Beach House a unique wedding venue?
The venue is an artists' home featuring original arts and crafts detailing and quirky, romantic furnishings that exude a vintage flavour. It has been featured in Vogue and The National Gallery, and offers stunning backdrops such as The Whitstable Street promontory, the beach, and nearby beach huts for memorable wedding photography.
What are the ceremony options at Artists Beach House?
Couples can choose an intimate ceremony for up to 60 day guests with several options depending on the season:
- Summer: Under the veranda or in the summer cabin, both licensed locations.
- Winter: Fireside gathering in the sitting room for a warm, intimate affair.
How many guests can Artists Beach House accommodate for the reception?
The venue can host up to 80 evening guests to celebrate following the wedding ceremony, making it suitable for both small and moderately sized receptions.
What catering options does Artists Beach House offer for wedding receptions?
Couples can choose themed catering such as:
- Miniature cones filled with fish 'n' chips paired with artisan beers for a seaside-themed celebration.
- A vintage-style picnic in the meadow featuring cucumber sandwiches and homemade lemonade.
- A shellfish smorgasbord inspired by Whitstable's native oysters for seafood lovers.
Is accommodation available at Artists Beach House for wedding guests?
Yes, the venue offers comfortable accommodation for up to eight guests in four bedrooms: three doubles and one twin. Facilities include a first-floor family bathroom, a downstairs Monsoon shower room, and an outdoor 'octopus shower with a view' perfect for rinsing off after beach walks.
What unique features does Artists Beach House offer for wedding photography?
The natural surroundings provide stunning photographic opportunities:
- The geophysical phenomenon known as The Whitstable Street at low tide beneath the property.
- The beach and colorful neighboring beach huts.
- Expansive skies capturing spectacular sunsets and sunrises perfect for memorable wedding photos.
Is Artists Beach House a licensed wedding venue?
Yes, Artists Beach House is a licensed wedding venue providing official authorization for ceremonies in both summer and winter, including locations like the veranda, summer cabin, and sitting room.
What is the atmosphere or style of weddings held at Artists Beach House?
The venue offers a relaxed bohemian (boho) style atmosphere with vintage and quirky artistic details, creating an intimate, charming, and romantic setting ideal for couples seeking a unique and personalized wedding experience.
How can guests enjoy the surrounding area of Artists Beach House?
Guests can take advantage of the beach on the doorstep for walks, enjoy exploring the nearby fashionable fishing town of Whitstable, and relish spectacular coastal views along with the opportunity to experience local seafood delicacies, particularly Whitstable’s famous native oysters.
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