And it has history.
The present Netherton Hall dates back to 1607, when it was built for Sir Edmund Prideaux, and the house was later restored and rebuilt in the nineteenth century. It is now a Grade II listed building, giving it the sort of character and sense of history that you simply can’t manufacture in a modern wedding venue.
Katy and Jack’s wedding
I had the pleasure of conducting Katy and Jack’s wedding at Netherton Hall, and it was a wonderful example of what makes weddings in historic private houses so special.
The weather was glorious so both the ceremony and the wedding breakfast took place outside, although they had hired a marquee just in case! They put their own stamp on everything – beautiful coloured ribbons tied to every chair, large round tables set up for guests to mingle.
One of the things I love about venues like Netherton Hall is that they already have a story before you even arrive.
The architecture, the history and the setting all give you something to work with, but your wedding ceremony shouldn’t simply be a speech about the building you’re standing in.
It’s about you.
Getting married in Farway, near Honiton
Netherton Hall is particularly appealing if you’re looking for a wedding venue in East Devon but want something away from the obvious hotel or large wedding venue setting.
You’re also within reach of some of Devon’s best-known countryside and coastal locations, making this a lovely part of the county for a wedding weekend.
And if you’ve got guests travelling from further afield, you’re still in a part of Devon that’s relatively easy to reach.
If you’re getting married somewhere as distinctive as Netherton Hall, I think it’s important for the ceremony to have a personality to match.
