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Price: £3,995 – £9,995
Guests: 170
Bedrooms: 43
Deals available: 1
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (1)
Description
Description
Originally built in 1735, the Kingston Estate is breathtakingly stylish; featuring a marquetry staircase, library, bars, courtyard, hot tub, a rose garden, walled garden and 18th century parterre garden, you’ll find spaces you’ll love at every turn. What’s more, it is available for exclusive use hire meaning it can become your own private estate for the entirety of your wedding.
To make sure your day runs like clockwork, the Kingston Estate will assign you with your own personal wedding planner and team to bring your wedding vision to life, leaving you with plenty of time to spend with your friends and family.
Thanks to a number of licensed ceremony areas you can chose to marry in the grand Marble Hall, the snug and cosy Drawing Room, the Walled Garden, the Rose Garden, the Linhay Barn, and for a real statement, the sweeping staircase of the Manor House.
The Estate’s in-house bar manager can create your very own drinks package for your wedding day; from champagne to aperitifs, they can even create a bespoke wedding cocktail specially for your day. Our well respected creative catering team specialise in local, seasonal produce. They can provide anything and everything from pre-wedding street style food to get the weekend started, breakfast stations to absorb any headaches, delectable canapes to keep any hunger at bay, to the main meal itself with formal plated meals, or table feasts. The choice is yours and everything is tailored to you, there are no set menus here.
When the dinner and speeches are over, you and your guests can head down to the Undercroft, our secret boutique nightclub for the party to end all parties!
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Jodie McGlinchey - Wedding & Events Manager
We believe anything and everything is possible at Kingston and we look forward to welcoming you and designing your wedding to your exact specifications.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2013
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
8
Overview of Kingston Estate
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
170
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
43
Sleeps No. of People
86
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Wedding license
Dancefloor available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti permitted
Wedding Venue Details
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Marquee permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet friendly
Disabled access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-site parking
In-house wedding coordinator
Wedding Catering
Asian catering
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Cultural Specialists
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist
Reviews (26)
- SSimon and Kate18/09/2019Amazing from start to finish Amazing from start to finishWOW we had the time of our lives. All our friends and family said it was the best wedding they have ever been to. We partied all weekend. I want to do it all again. The staff and team were brilliant the food is out of this world. The accommodation is relaxed and luxurious. The Kingston Estate is utterly stunning it will blow you away and its much better than the website. Our guests loved the night club. WOW we had the time of our lives. All our friends and family said it was the best wedding they have ever been to. We partied all weekend. I want to do it all again. The staff and team were brilliant the food is out of this world. The accommodation is relaxed and luxurious. The Kingston Estate is utterly stunning it will blow you away and its much better than the website. Our guests loved the night club.
- CCharlotte and Adam01/11/2018Incredible venue, incredible service Incredible venue, incredible serviceWe fell in love with Kingston the moment we visited. In fact, we didn’t see another venue because we loved it so much. With incredible outdoor space we were hoping to get married outside, but the great British weather decided it wasn’t to be. Never mind though because the indoor space is epic too! And even more of a bonus you aren’t stuck in the same room all day, and can move around the venue. The views are incredible, the buildings are incredible and the grounds are incredible. Marie-Anne and the team were awesome. They made sure that everything went so perfectly throughout the planning process and on the day. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough! We fell in love with Kingston the moment we visited. In fact, we didn’t see another venue because we loved it so much. With incredible outdoor space we were hoping to get married outside, but the great British weather decided it wasn’t to be. Never mind though because the indoor space is epic too! And even more of a bonus you aren’t stuck in the same room all day, and can move around the venue. The views are incredible, the buildings are incredible and the grounds are incredible. Marie-Anne and the team were awesome. They made sure that everything went so perfectly throughout the planning process and on the day. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough!
- JJames Tozer08/11/2017The one The oneAs 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 enoughAs 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
- MMax Foster08/11/2017The venue of our dreams The venue of our dreamsMy 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 truely unforgettable time. 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 truely unforgettable time.
- AAmber07/10/2016Smooth running of the day...Smooth running of the day...Smooth running of the day. Beautiful venue with great photo opportunities. Since Marie-Anne (event manager) took over our booking, the finer details were all set out and everything was gone though with a fine tooth comb and this really reassured us that everything was taken care of. Always at the end of the phone or on email if we had any questions. Beautiful setting!!!Smooth running of the day. Beautiful venue with great photo opportunities. Since Marie-Anne (event manager) took over our booking, the finer details were all set out and everything was gone though with a fine tooth comb and this really reassured us that everything was taken care of. Always at the end of the phone or on email if we had any questions. Beautiful setting!!!
- LLaura23/09/2016From start to finish the day of our wedding was...From start to finish the day of our wedding was...From start to finish the day of our wedding was the best day of our lives and that was largely down to the amazing venue and the staff who helped us make the day special. Kingston itself is just a stunning venue and the staff went out of their way to ensure everything that we wanted was done and everything went smoothly without a hitch. All of our guests loved the venue with many saying that it was the nicest venue they had ever been to.From start to finish the day of our wedding was the best day of our lives and that was largely down to the amazing venue and the staff who helped us make the day special. Kingston itself is just a stunning venue and the staff went out of their way to ensure everything that we wanted was done and everything went smoothly without a hitch. All of our guests loved the venue with many saying that it was the nicest venue they had ever been to.
- KKristen09/09/2016The team at the Kingston Estate made our dream of...The team at the Kingston Estate made our dream of...The team at the Kingston Estate made our dream of a chic and chilled out wedding come true. The wedding coordinator was so helpful, nothing was too much trouble, both in the run up to the wedding and on the day. The venue is so beautiful, very well maintained, nothing looks tired or worn out, it really is a stunning setting. Our guests were blown away, and so were we. We now have some fantastic memories of such a beautiful day. Most of our friends and family said it was the best wedding.The team at the Kingston Estate made our dream of a chic and chilled out wedding come true. The wedding coordinator was so helpful, nothing was too much trouble, both in the run up to the wedding and on the day. The venue is so beautiful, very well maintained, nothing looks tired or worn out, it really is a stunning setting. Our guests were blown away, and so were we. We now have some fantastic memories of such a beautiful day. Most of our friends and family said it was the best wedding.
- HHeather22/07/2016Kingston Estate was the most amazing venue...Kingston Estate was the most amazing venue...Kingston Estate was the most amazing venue, its a large site in the middle of the South Hams countryside. We had different areas for different parts of the wedding so never get as if we were being rushed from place to place. They were so accommodating of any thing we wanted for our wedding, even staying late the night before to help the best man with his video footage. Marie-Anne was running the day & she was fantastic, always available & happy to help, she stayed until all the guests had left.Kingston Estate was the most amazing venue, its a large site in the middle of the South Hams countryside. We had different areas for different parts of the wedding so never get as if we were being rushed from place to place. They were so accommodating of any thing we wanted for our wedding, even staying late the night before to help the best man with his video footage. Marie-Anne was running the day & she was fantastic, always available & happy to help, she stayed until all the guests had left.
- JJessica15/07/2016I truly believe that The Kingston Estate is unrivaled...I truly believe that The Kingston Estate is unrivaled...I truly believe that The Kingston Estate is unrivaled. The Estate is outstandingly beautiful and coupled with the service of Sarah and her team, you can't ask for more. We felt as though the venue was ours for the duration of our wedding and our guests were simply blown away. Despite living in Bangkok, liaising with the venue was seamless and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending the venue to anyone in search of the perfect wedding.I truly believe that The Kingston Estate is unrivaled. The Estate is outstandingly beautiful and coupled with the service of Sarah and her team, you can't ask for more. We felt as though the venue was ours for the duration of our wedding and our guests were simply blown away. Despite living in Bangkok, liaising with the venue was seamless and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending the venue to anyone in search of the perfect wedding.
- JJamie08/07/2016The Kingston Estate...The Kingston Estate...The Kingston Estate and its fantastic staff provided us with a wedding weekend that we and our guests will never ever forget! From the initial process of booking things in until the day that we left, everything was perfect. The support shown by everyone at the venue was fantastic and it made for a stress free wedding environment. Our guests we treated brilliantly and we couldn't fault anything at all. If we were to turn back time, we wouldn't change a thing.The Kingston Estate and its fantastic staff provided us with a wedding weekend that we and our guests will never ever forget! From the initial process of booking things in until the day that we left, everything was perfect. The support shown by everyone at the venue was fantastic and it made for a stress free wedding environment. Our guests we treated brilliantly and we couldn't fault anything at all. If we were to turn back time, we wouldn't change a thing.
Location & Contact Details for Kingston Estate
Location & Contact Details for Kingston Estate
Travel Notes
Follow the signs to the Sea Trout Inn in Staverton village and then when you reach it go past and take the next left then the next right and then straight over following the signs to Kingston.
Nearest Town
Totnes
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A38 & A384 for Buckfastleigh
Nearest Train Station
Totnes
Nearest Airport
Exeter
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
We like all weddings to be completely bespoke to each couple, so in all honesty it's hard to pick a favourite wedding, but there are definitely a few each year that stand out. For example L&H had a beautiful wedding weekend in September 2019, and worked hard to ensure that H's Iranian heritage was included in all aspects of the wedding, sadly it rained all weekend but that didn't stop them all from embracing the weather, they even braved the rain for a ceremonial Iranian sword dance in the courtyard!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Please remember that its your wedding weekend so you can do whatever you like and you don't have to conform to wedding traditions if you don't want to!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
From personalised tambourines, wedding Gin favours, luggage tags, and temporary tattoos we've nearly seen it all, but there's always room for new ideas!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Exclusive - Stylish - Extraordinary - Timeless - Unique
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
There are so many to choose from it's hard to pick our favourite, but you can't beat the confetti shot on the South Garden steps, and walking through the Partiere Gardens towards the house.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We believe all guests are just as important each other, and like to think we treat everyone as a celebrity but we have been fortunate to host, Amanda Holden, the cast of Gavin & Stacey & Made in Chelsea, and most recently some very famous cricketers!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Seared fillet of beef on toasted sourdough with white truffle vinaigrette, lemon & rocket cress
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Shwarma - Chicken or Roasted cauliflower with tahini and caramelised onion wrapped in homemade flatbread
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our secret boutique nightclub located in the Undercroft
What part of your business are you most proud of?
That we are always working hard to improve areas, and add more. The wedding industry and trends are always changing so it's important to recognise there is always room for improvement!
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne
Bridebook Special OfferChampagne offer