Kingston Estate Totnes, Staverton

The Kingston Estate is Devon's ultimate country house destination wedding venue for up to 250 guests. The venue is a hidden gem nestled deep in the South Hams countryside near Totnes in South Devon. The estate is luxurious, relaxed and informal, where couples and guests are encouraged to make the 35 acres their home for the duration of their stay. It can sleep up to 100 guests on-site in luxury cottages and barns, plus they have a late music licence until 3 am in their super cool vaulted club. The Kingston Estate ticks all the boxes for couples looking for a stunning exclusive-use venue that can provide first-class accommodation for all their guests, along with top-notch service for food and drink. A favourite of many of the UK's most discerning and stylish couples looking for a country venue in Devon. Facilities and Capacity The estate is Georgian, with the mansion house having been built in 1735. It boasts high ceilings, marble fireplaces, original wall paintings and a vaulted basement where you can party until the early hours. The grounds include two stunning south-facing walled gardens, one perfect for your wedding ceremony and one for eating alfresco-style. On the estate, there is also a huge party yurt, a cool street food shed, a rustic ceremony barn with eight chic chandeliers, a courtyard cocktail bar for a festival feel vibe along with an Italian Walled Garden for drinks or eating alfresco style with up to 250 guests. They also have the Hayloft Barn, big enough for 200 guests, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the gardens and surrounding countryside. The accommodation on site has been thoughtfully renovated with tasteful interiors, original features, and meticulous attention to detail. The main house, cottages and barns sleep up to 100 guests in total, making it a comfortable retreat in which to reside whilst enjoying every moment of the big event. The team can also provide a bell tent or yurt village for additional guests on site. There are also hot tubs scattered here and there and plenty of parking available on-site, along with an overflow car park. Services Offered The Kingston Estate is an exclusive wedding party venue with a difference. Its Georgian splendour features classic decor, the food and drinks are eclectic, and by the evening, it transforms itself into a super cool venue hidden deep in the Devon countryside. Whether you want a black tie event, a festival feel or a rustic wedding, they can offer it all, as every one of their events is bespoke. The weddings and events team will coordinate your wedding day or weekend. The estate has an excellent reputation for food, with mouth-watering flavours, quality dishes and flawless delivery. They are committed and passionate about food and its provenance, opting for organic and seasonal ingredients, wherever possible, sourced from local farms and suppliers who support sustainable and environmentally-friendly initiatives. Not because it is trendy and cool but because that's what they want to serve, respecting the nutrients and integrity of the food that nourishes them. Drink is of equal importance at Kingston. All of their drinks are created with the same attention to detail and balance of flavours to perfectly combine and create beautifully tasting cocktails, unforgettable weddings and lasting memories. To ensure your day runs without a hitch, Kingston Estate will assign you a member of their wedding team, leaving you with plenty of time to savour your time here. Regarding the wedding feast, the well-respected in-house catering team is ready to work with you to craft a personalized menu that speaks volumes. From pre-wedding street-style food to the day-after breakfast stations, they can tailor their local, seasonal produce to suit your preferences. Additionally, the estate's bar manager can create a bespoke drinks package for your day, including a signature wedding cocktail. If you would like to hold a pre-wedding event, no matter if it's a pizza extravaganza in The Big Yurt, games on the lawn, or a pamper night in the cottages, the team can help take care of it all. The Kingston Estate is situated a ten-minute drive from Totnes, where there are trains running to and from Paddington every hour. There is also easy access to Exeter and Plymouth, both approximately 40 minutes away by car.