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Price: £4,450 – £6,250
Guests: 200
Bedrooms: 12
Description
Description
Welcome to Shilstone House: Your Dream Wedding Venue in Devon
Imagine saying “I do” at an elegant Georgian manor set on a sprawling 500-acre country estate in the heart of Devon. Shilstone House blends timeless charm with modern style, offering you exclusive use of a truly award-winning venue for your special day.
A Naturally Stunning Setting
Shilstone is famous for its breathtaking views of rolling Devonshire countryside and glimpses of the sea. The estate’s manicured gardens, peaceful water features, woodland walks, and historic architecture create countless picture-perfect spots for your wedding photos. The manor’s restoration has been celebrated widely, including the prestigious “Restoration of the Century” award from Country Life magazine.
Flexible Spaces for Every Season and Style
Whether you’re planning a bright summer celebration or a cozy winter wedding, Shilstone has the perfect space for you. Fully licensed for civil ceremonies, you can enjoy your entire day—from vows to dancing—in one beautiful location.
- The Georgian Manor House: This Grade II listed centerpiece is ideal for your drinks and canapé reception. Your guests can explore grand halls, admire the iconic 85-foot Grand Passage, and relax by stunning fireplaces before stepping out onto terraces and gardens.
- The Rustic Barn: Perfect for intimate ceremonies or winter weddings, this charming, light-filled barn pairs beautifully with the adjoining Terrace Room and Botanical Atrium for your reception and evening party.
- The Mughal Marquee: Set within a 17th-century walled garden, this magical marquee features twinkling fairy lights, a handcrafted oak bar, and views over tiered lakes. It comfortably hosts up to 220 guests for your wedding breakfast and evening celebrations.
Comfortable On-Site Accommodation
Keep the celebration going with stylish on-site accommodation for up to 38 guests. Choose from beautifully restored barn conversions or cozy Shepherd’s Huts—all just a short walk from the main venue, offering your wedding party a relaxing and convenient retreat.
Key Features at a Glance
- Exclusive use of the house and grounds for your wedding day
- Seated meal and evening reception capacity for 50 to 220 guests
- Licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies
- In-house catering team crafting bespoke menus with fresh, local produce
- On-site accommodation for up to 38 guests in elegant barn conversions and Shepherd’s Huts
- Located in the beautiful South Hams area of Devon, near Modbury and Ivybridge
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Sebastian and Ned Fenwick
Thank you for considering us - Shilstone is a family-run business, we have over 10 years’of experience in hosting weddings. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service to all our couples and guests, letting you relax and work with us to create a day tailored especially for you. If you would like to have a look around - send us a message or give us a call on 01548 830888 we would be delighted to show you around so you can experience Shilstone.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
30
Overview of Shilstone House
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
12
Sleeps No. of People
36
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for Shilstone House
Pricing for Shilstone House
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Day before set up available
Wedding coordinator available on the day
The Venue Hire Fee includes the use of: East Courtyard, East and West Halls within the Georgian Country House, the Grand Passage, the Great
Room, West Gardens and South Facing Lawn, Shilstone Mughal Marquee (with all fixtures and fittings such as wooden floor, lighting, white cotton
draping, oak-panelled bar, catering tent and more), Walled Garden, Orangery and Orchard.
Civil Ceremony hire fee is from £5.45 + VAT per head and this also includes the use of your chosen ceremony space within this price.
Those choosing to marry in a church need not consider this price, as it is not applicable.
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- JJames and Sophie01/03/2024Simply the best day of my life!!!!Simply the best day of my life!!!!Wow what can we say, a truly incredible day we will never forget! The team at Shilstone have been superb from our first enquiry right through to the final good bye at the end of our wedding. We chose Shilstone due to the stunning location, the people, delicious food and that your wedding is a journey moving through the venue seamlessly. Thank so you to the Shilstone Team!Wow what can we say, a truly incredible day we will never forget! The team at Shilstone have been superb from our first enquiry right through to the final good bye at the end of our wedding. We chose Shilstone due to the stunning location, the people, delicious food and that your wedding is a journey moving through the venue seamlessly. Thank so you to the Shilstone Team!
- HHan and Pete22/02/2024An incredible experience!An incredible experience!The entire wedding experience at Shilstone was absolutely perfect. From enquiry, to booking, to the wedding day itself, the whole setup ran incredibly smoothly thanks to each and every member of staff. The location is gorgeous - you couldn't ask for better surroundings! The entire wedding experience at Shilstone was absolutely perfect. From enquiry, to booking, to the wedding day itself, the whole setup ran incredibly smoothly thanks to each and every member of staff. The location is gorgeous - you couldn't ask for better surroundings!
- HHollie and Will21/02/2024The most perfect wedding day!The most perfect wedding day!Our wedding day at Shilstone was truly perfect. The food, service and atmosphere were beyond exceptional, and the staff could not have been more friendly and attentive. The support we received from the in-house coordination team in the lead up to our wedding was superb; always happy to help and so efficient! We could not recommend Shilstone more highly and just wish we could relive the day over and over!!!Our wedding day at Shilstone was truly perfect. The food, service and atmosphere were beyond exceptional, and the staff could not have been more friendly and attentive. The support we received from the in-house coordination team in the lead up to our wedding was superb; always happy to help and so efficient! We could not recommend Shilstone more highly and just wish we could relive the day over and over!!!
- KKatrina & Charles14/08/2023Absolutely amazing venueAbsolutely amazing venueWe chose Shilstone as our wedding reception venue and couldn’t be more happy that we did. We had the most amazing day at this beautiful venue. We had the best day and cannot believe how well managed everything was. Everything ran like clockwork; there was no stress, everything was thought of and the team went above and beyond to make sure everything ran well. Everything was perfect. We had so many compliments on the food - the best wedding food! All the staff were great and very thoughtful.We chose Shilstone as our wedding reception venue and couldn’t be more happy that we did. We had the most amazing day at this beautiful venue. We had the best day and cannot believe how well managed everything was. Everything ran like clockwork; there was no stress, everything was thought of and the team went above and beyond to make sure everything ran well. Everything was perfect. We had so many compliments on the food - the best wedding food! All the staff were great and very thoughtful.
- EEmma and Luke05/10/2019thank you, thank you, thank youthank you, thank you, thank youHello, It’s Luke and Emma here from the Saturday 5th October wedding. We just wanted to write you all a message to say a massive thank you for all the help and support towards our wedding and on the actual day. Can I do a big thank you to Lucy for decorating the place, it looked incredible!! We were over the moon and it was so magical. Another big thank you also to Jo, Tara, Dave and Hollie, all their help in the smooth running and communication for the day, it went so perfectly! Also to everyone behind the scenes and on the day thank you, thank you, thank you. The day was absolutely perfect and the weather held out, we have some beautiful pictures to cherish! We can’t believe it is all over and done, wedding blues have kicked in. Honeymoon time is coming now though. Thank you again, everyone was so complimentary about the venue and the day, you all do an incredible job. Warm wishes, The newlyweds Mr and Mrs Atkins 🙂Hello, It’s Luke and Emma here from the Saturday 5th October wedding. We just wanted to write you all a message to say a massive thank you for all the help and support towards our wedding and on the actual day. Can I do a big thank you to Lucy for decorating the place, it looked incredible!! We were over the moon and it was so magical. Another big thank you also to Jo, Tara, Dave and Hollie, all their help in the smooth running and communication for the day, it went so perfectly! Also to everyone behind the scenes and on the day thank you, thank you, thank you. The day was absolutely perfect and the weather held out, we have some beautiful pictures to cherish! We can’t believe it is all over and done, wedding blues have kicked in. Honeymoon time is coming now though. Thank you again, everyone was so complimentary about the venue and the day, you all do an incredible job. Warm wishes, The newlyweds Mr and Mrs Atkins 🙂
- GGeraldine and Adrian28/09/2019"...you delivered everything we wished for""...you delivered everything we wished for"Dear Hollie, Jo, Tara, David and all colleagues involved in the Howell-Hutton wedding last Saturday! Thank you so much for all your hard work and energy expended on our behalf! The event passed off seamlessly from reception and canapés through wedding breakfast to the last dance and departures. The organisation was quiet and efficient, the food simply delicious (thank you so much to Chef and her staff – just great!) and the venue magical – rendered even cosier by the worsening weather outside! Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this such a memorable day for our joint families and friends: the administrative and events teams who carefully planned so many elements beforehand and all the staff on the 28th both behind the scenes and front of house. Please know how appreciative we are. We placed this unique event in your hands and you delivered everything we wished for. Sincerely, Geraldine and AdrianDear Hollie, Jo, Tara, David and all colleagues involved in the Howell-Hutton wedding last Saturday! Thank you so much for all your hard work and energy expended on our behalf! The event passed off seamlessly from reception and canapés through wedding breakfast to the last dance and departures. The organisation was quiet and efficient, the food simply delicious (thank you so much to Chef and her staff – just great!) and the venue magical – rendered even cosier by the worsening weather outside! Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this such a memorable day for our joint families and friends: the administrative and events teams who carefully planned so many elements beforehand and all the staff on the 28th both behind the scenes and front of house. Please know how appreciative we are. We placed this unique event in your hands and you delivered everything we wished for. Sincerely, Geraldine and Adrian
- EEleri and Wayne14/09/2019"It was everything we could have wished for...""It was everything we could have wished for..."Dear Hollie, Jo and all the team at Shilstone, Thank you so much for all your help in making our incredible day so perfect. It was everything we could have wished for and more! Nothing was too much trouble both before and on the day. Hollie and Jo, your planning and organisation along with all your help and advice were amazing, and Tara along with Dave on the day were brilliant and meant everything ran smoothly. Thank you! Eleri and Wayne (Mr and Mrs Carnell)Dear Hollie, Jo and all the team at Shilstone, Thank you so much for all your help in making our incredible day so perfect. It was everything we could have wished for and more! Nothing was too much trouble both before and on the day. Hollie and Jo, your planning and organisation along with all your help and advice were amazing, and Tara along with Dave on the day were brilliant and meant everything ran smoothly. Thank you! Eleri and Wayne (Mr and Mrs Carnell)
- CCathy and Darren07/09/2019" I cannot fault them in any way"" I cannot fault them in any way"We had our wedding this September at Shilstone and I cannot fault them in any way, from their amazing staff communication leading up to the day including meeting the owner (who was not pushy or overbearing at all compared to other places we viewed) to the actual day when they ensured everything went perfectly. The canapes and food were beyond exceptional and our guests still rave about it now. Special mention to Hollie for all the pre-wedding organisation, Jo for the day before and the morning of and to Tara who was brilliant throughout the day and evening always checking in with us to make sure everything was ok and generally being fab. Big thank you to all the staff on the day who were fabulous and a real credit to the place, my guests all commented on how fabulous and attentive everyone was including my aunt in a wheelchair who was especially looked after. Thank you so much to team Shilstone for making our day absolutely epic! With Love The New Mrs Mackelden!We had our wedding this September at Shilstone and I cannot fault them in any way, from their amazing staff communication leading up to the day including meeting the owner (who was not pushy or overbearing at all compared to other places we viewed) to the actual day when they ensured everything went perfectly. The canapes and food were beyond exceptional and our guests still rave about it now. Special mention to Hollie for all the pre-wedding organisation, Jo for the day before and the morning of and to Tara who was brilliant throughout the day and evening always checking in with us to make sure everything was ok and generally being fab. Big thank you to all the staff on the day who were fabulous and a real credit to the place, my guests all commented on how fabulous and attentive everyone was including my aunt in a wheelchair who was especially looked after. Thank you so much to team Shilstone for making our day absolutely epic! With Love The New Mrs Mackelden!
- KKelly and Ryan30/08/2019We both fell in love with Shilstone We both fell in love with ShilstoneWe had our wedding at Shilstone back in August and we cannot thank the entire team enough. From the first meeting to the big day they couldn’t do enough for us. We both fell in love with Shilstone within 10 minutes of arriving back in January 2018 on our first visit and we just knew it was where we wanted to celebrate our marriage. Hollie and the team leading up to the day were always on hand to answer questions and help me when I was having a moment. They also kept our secret entertainment from everyone including my husband. On the big day itself, things didn’t go to plan with my wedding car but everyone at Shilstone made sure the rest of the day ran like clockwork. Tara was there waiting for us and helped (me especially) calm down and was so reassuring. The staff were fantastic in every aspect of the day. Everyone from the second we arrived even till now still comments on the day and how beautiful the venue was. We would both highly recommend Shilstone House to anyone because for us it was everything we dreamt of. Special thanks to Sebastian, Hollie, Tara, Dave and Jo you made our day a day we will never forget. We hope we can one day return. From Mr and Mrs Preece xWe had our wedding at Shilstone back in August and we cannot thank the entire team enough. From the first meeting to the big day they couldn’t do enough for us. We both fell in love with Shilstone within 10 minutes of arriving back in January 2018 on our first visit and we just knew it was where we wanted to celebrate our marriage. Hollie and the team leading up to the day were always on hand to answer questions and help me when I was having a moment. They also kept our secret entertainment from everyone including my husband. On the big day itself, things didn’t go to plan with my wedding car but everyone at Shilstone made sure the rest of the day ran like clockwork. Tara was there waiting for us and helped (me especially) calm down and was so reassuring. The staff were fantastic in every aspect of the day. Everyone from the second we arrived even till now still comments on the day and how beautiful the venue was. We would both highly recommend Shilstone House to anyone because for us it was everything we dreamt of. Special thanks to Sebastian, Hollie, Tara, Dave and Jo you made our day a day we will never forget. We hope we can one day return. From Mr and Mrs Preece x
- TTu Chi and Matt24/08/2019Thank you Shilstone, we had a wonderful day.Thank you Shilstone, we had a wonderful day.We got married on 24th August and what an amazing day we had. Shilstone is an absolutely beautiful venue, from the ceremony to canapés and the wedding breakfast the setting was just perfect. Hollie was the best, I’d always receive a response within 24 hours and she was extremely helpful. I can’t fault the staff on the day either, everything went seamlessly and a special mention to Tara who really stood out on the day with her organisation. Thank you Shilstone, we had a wonderful day.We got married on 24th August and what an amazing day we had. Shilstone is an absolutely beautiful venue, from the ceremony to canapés and the wedding breakfast the setting was just perfect. Hollie was the best, I’d always receive a response within 24 hours and she was extremely helpful. I can’t fault the staff on the day either, everything went seamlessly and a special mention to Tara who really stood out on the day with her organisation. Thank you Shilstone, we had a wonderful day.
Location & Contact Details for Shilstone House
Location & Contact Details for Shilstone House
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Where is Shilstone House located?
Shilstone House is situated in Ivybridge, Devon, England, with the postcode PL21 0TW. It is nestled in the picturesque South Hams area of Devon, near Modbury and offers stunning views of the rolling Devonshire countryside and glimpses of the sea.
What type of wedding ceremonies can Shilstone House accommodate?
Shilstone House is fully licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies, allowing you to exchange your vows in a setting that suits your style and the season, whether in the elegant Georgian manor, the Rustic Barn, or the beautiful gardens.
How many guests can Shilstone House accommodate for a wedding?
The venue offers flexible spaces that cater to weddings from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations with seated meal and evening reception capacities ranging from 50 to 220 guests.
What wedding venues are available on the Shilstone Estate?
Shilstone House provides several distinctive ceremony and reception spaces including:
- The Georgian Manor House: Perfect for drinks and canapé receptions, featuring grand halls and terraces.
- The Rustic Barn: Ideal for intimate ceremonies and winter weddings, it connects to the Terrace Room and Botanical Atrium for reception and evening events.
- The Mughal Marquee: Located in a 17th-century walled garden, this marquee hosts up to 220 guests with enchanting fairy lights and scenic lake views.
Does Shilstone House offer exclusive use on the wedding day?
Yes, when you book Shilstone House for your wedding day, you enjoy exclusive use of the house and grounds, ensuring privacy and a fully personalized experience for you and your guests.
Is on-site accommodation available at Shilstone House?
Shilstone House offers stylish on-site accommodation for up to 38 guests. Options include beautifully restored barn conversions and cozy Shepherd's Huts located just a short walk from the main venue to provide comfort and convenience for your wedding party.
What catering options are available at Shilstone House?
The venue features an in-house catering team that crafts bespoke menus using fresh, local produce. This ensures your wedding meal is tailored to your tastes and of exceptional quality.
What is significant about the restoration of Shilstone House?
Shilstone House has undergone award-winning restoration recognized with the prestigious "Restoration of the Century" award by Country Life magazine, preserving its historic charm while incorporating modern style.
What outdoor features make Shilstone House ideal for wedding photography?
The estate boasts manicured gardens, peaceful water features, woodland walks, historic architecture, and breathtaking views of the Devonshire countryside and sea. These diverse and picturesque settings provide countless beautiful backdrops for your wedding photos.
Can Shilstone House host weddings in all seasons?
Absolutely. Shilstone House offers flexible spaces suited for every season, from bright summer celebrations in the gardens to cozy winter weddings in the Rustic Barn, ensuring a magical atmosphere whatever the time of year.
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