Rockbeare Manor is one of the most highly regarded wedding venues in Devon with a strong reputation for hosting unique and expertly managed occasions, always with a warm and engaging approach. Set in acres of beautiful parkland, with views as far as Haldon Belvedere and Dartmoor, it is an exclusive use country house venue. The light and airy Ballroom seats between 50 and 160 guests for your wedding meal and as well as that, there are plenty of other areas for guests to relax, including the Billiard Room, Library, Bar and Atrium. The Drawing Room, with private balcony, is the most stunning of rooms and is available from 11.30am on the morning of the wedding for bridal preparations. Wedding ceremonies may be held in a variety of different places, including outside under the arch of the South Pavilion, with outstanding views and the pretty fountain as the backdrop. Our 13 luxurious bedrooms are available exclusively for you and your guests, when hosting a wedding with us. They are impressive, spacious and luxurious. (A minimum of 8 bedrooms are required for each wedding and are priced in addition to the venue hire). Food is our passion and we have a full time team of chefs who love the opportunity to surprise and delight ! We have an extensive variety of menus and our experienced and friendly team will support you, and help in whatever way they can. One of our Event Managers will be there on the day of your wedding to coordinate everything perfectly from start to finish. We not only manage the venue, but the catering too which gives you the best possibly opportunity to relax and enjoy the day. We would love the opportunity to meet you and show you around this special place, which really must be experienced to be fully appreciated. The team at Rockbeare Manor, wish you all the very best with your wedding plans.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Aimee Carveth

Hi - thank you so much for considering Rockbeare Manor for your most special of days. Rockbeare Manor really is a wonderful place. It still gives me goosebumps almost everyday - it has such beauty and I'd love for you to experience that too! Our team go above and beyond - we all have an absolute passion for weddings and events and will do everything in our power to give you the most amazing experience from start to finish. We hope to see you very soon x

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2015

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Rockbeare Manor

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

160

Reception Capacity

200

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence

Confetti Permitted

Fireworks Permitted

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Dancefloor Available

Sound System Available

Wedding Venue Details

Grade I/II Listed Building

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Bridal Changing Facilities

On-Site Parking

Ballroom

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Disabled Access

Open Flame Permitted

Outdoor Reception Space

Water View

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Pricing for Rockbeare Manor

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£1,650

Maximum Price

£4,899

The venue hire price is for exclusive use of Rockbeare Manor from 11.30am on the morning of your wedding. Our beautiful wedding venue in Devon can seat between 50 and 160 guests in our orangery style Ballroom, which is flooded with natural light and has stunning views of the parkland at Rockbeare Manor. There are various options for both an indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony, and lots of space inside for guests to relax in, including our Library, Billiard Room and Atrium. Rockbeare Manor is a Grade I listed building but with an elegant, contemporary feel, and immaculately furnished and decorated throughout. There are 13 luxurious bedrooms at Rockbeare Manor which are an additional cost.

What is included in this pricing:

Furniture included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

External caterers not permitted

Exclusive use

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£70

Maximum Price

£100

Catering for every wedding is different and the per person price will depend on the number of guests attending, the budget available, and what you would like to provide for your guests (for example the quantity of wine, or canapes). The prices shown are a guide, and would include a main wedding menu as well as evening food, some drinks, plus all staff, linen, crockery, cutlery and glassware is included. Please contact us for a quotation based on your specific requirements.

What is included in this pricing:

Corkage charge applicable

Minimum numbers apply

Bespoke menu available

Cutlery included

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Table linen included

Set menu options only

Wine allowance per guest

Reviews for Rockbeare Manor
(79)

Mr & Mrs Hawkins xx

Happy couple married in September

September 2024

It was everything we wished for and more!

Hello Leah, Me & James would like to say a huge thank you to you and the rest of the Rockbeare team for making our day run so smoothly. It was everything we wished for and more! The words ‘thank you’ don’t even feel enough. All of our friends and family said how lovely you all were and they enjoyed our day just as much as we did. It was just so special. The food was incredible and we wish we could re-live it all again. Thank you again.

Polly and Steve

Happy couple married in August

September 2024

The staff were kind and attentive yet somehow invisible!

Hi Steph We just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you did on 16th August (and before!) to make our wedding run so smoothly. From help through the planning stages, to accommodating all our quirks and requests, to keeping everything running effortlessly well run on the day, we are so grateful to have had your help. We have had so many compliments about Rockbeare, but in particular the staff. They were kind and attentive yet somehow invisible! The food was incredible, people are still talking about the chocolate fondant dessert. The house gave us an amazing setting to celebrate with our loved ones, as well as providing an amazing backdrop for photos. It was honestly the best day of our lives, so thank you for your part in making it happen.

Steve Carter and Clare Hart

Happy couple married in July

September 2024

A seamless day from start to finish

Hi Melissa We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you personally and the rest of the Rockbeare team for the seamless day you created for our Wedding last Friday, everyone commented on the Lovely venue, rooms, great food and how well run it was, which is a fantastic compliment to you all. We both had an incredible day and we can’t thank you enough for ensuring this happened, you are a real asset to Rockbeare Manor ! Best wishes for the future of which we hope is successful. Thanks again

Kevin & Erynn

Happy couple married in July

September 2024

Rockbeare Manor is exceptional!

Hi Leah We just wanted to thank you again for the faultless organisation and commitment to making our special day so incredibly smooth. I’ve had countless amounts of guests coming up to me and commenting on how it’s the best wedding (and evening reception) that they’ve ever been to, and many more feeding back how amazing the food was. We could not have dreamt of a more beautiful day, which was obviously helped massively with the weather, but also the dedication and professionalism of your team, who are an absolute asset. We looked at a few venues, but Rockbeare was our first, and we found that with subsequent venues we were always comparing with Rockbeare, which told us in our minds and hearts that it would be the right venue for us. We are so glad we decided to spend our special day with you.

Lydia & Chris

Happy couple married in July

September 2024

We had the best day ever

Hi Melissa We just wanted to email to say thank you so much for helping on our day! You were incredible, so organised and calm and that helped us relax so much as we just felt we could trust that you would sort everything out - which you did! We had the best day ever, we wouldn't have changed anything and we have spent all of Saturday and most of today still talking about it! We had so many compliments on the venue and on how helpful literally all the staff were, which made it extra special. My mum even said how lovely the house keepers were. Thank you so much again!

Lydia & Chris

Happy couple married in July

September 2024

We had the best day ever

Ashleigh and Chris

Happy couple married in June

September 2024

Truly incredible!

Dear Davy, Now that the madness of the wedding is over, we just wanted to take the time to say thank you so much for absolutely everything. We knew that the staff and the venue were exceptional from the moment we booked you, but the actual day truly exceeded our expectations and then some. I am sure that there are countless people working away in the background that also deserve our profound thanks, but it to you that we wish to extend the biggest thanks of all - you have been relentless in your dedication to our happiness and our vision for the day. Thank you so much, there are no words. We can tell that it is not just a job for you, but a calling. There really no other words to describe what you did for us, and what keeps you showing up for work every single day making people feel like they are the only wedding you are overseeing, when in reality, we know that there are countless. We may only be one of the many weddings you will be a part of this year (or this decade!) but this will be our only one, and you really made us feel for the whole year like our wedding was the only one in the world. Thank you again, and I hope you enjoy the rest of the wedding season and that you, and Rockbeare, continue to receive all the accolades that you so truly deserve.

Lucy & Oli Squire

Happy couple married in May

September 2024

I cannot thank you enough

Leah, I cannot thank you enough for everything you did, helped with, offered, guided us and actually being the most wonderful person to have there on the day. You were incredible. I tried to tell Davy on the Sunday how great you were and I burst into tears!! (Happy / overwhelmed tears!) We’ve had SO many comments about you, especially Jules, the photographer, about how great you were. So thank you so so much for everything. Thank you once again Leah, for making our day so smooth and perfect! ❤️

Vicky and Simon

Happy couple married in May

September 2024

Everyone was blown away!

Hi Leah, We both wanted to send you and everyone at Rockbeare Manor a massive thank you for making our special day even better than we could have ever imagined or wished for. We had the most incredible day and it feels like a very surreal but amazing dream. Everyone in the wedding party was blown away by how stunning the venue is and how well the day ran, and how delicious the food and drinks were! We would also like to give a special thank you to you Leah, you were incredibly attentive and you were the perfect events manager to ensure our day ran without any issues. We hope to visit the manor in the future as we would love to come back to where one of the most magical days of Simon's and I's lives took place.

James and Sarah Walpole

Happy couple married in May

September 2024

You made our day so special!

Davy, Sarah and I sincerely thank you and the team for your hard work and efforts all day long. Nothing was a problem and the day ran more smoothly than I could have imagined possible. You made me feel so relaxed and I had full faith in you from word go. Not only that, you kept me topped up all day, great effort! Please send through the bill for Thank you again Davy and the rockbeare crew! You made our day so special!

Location & Contact Details for Rockbeare Manor

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Rockbeare, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2FE, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Although when at Rockbeare Manor you are surrounded by countryside and the most stunning of views, our very special wedding venue is just a 7 minute drive from the M5, and 15 minutes outside of Exeter.

Nearest Town

Exeter

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M5 J29

Nearest Train Station

Cranbrook

Nearest Airport

Exeter

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Rockbeare Manor?

It really is almost impossible to answer - every wedding is wonderful! The bond we form with the Brides and Grooms is really unique which makes it all the more special on the day. The very first wedding we ever did, in August 2016 was amazing though. It went so smoothly, without a hitch and it was a very memorable moment.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Make sure that your photographer comes recommended (your venue will always be able to help with this), and if budget allows, hire a videographer too. These will be the two things that will mean that you will be able to look back and relive your wedding day over and over. And, trust your suppliers. They are the experts and will be the ones that will make your wedding run like a dream.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

It's the personal details that make each and every wedding so memorable. One of my favourites was when the Bride and Groom (who had got engaged on a llama treck and generally loved the gentle animals) invited two llamas along for the group photos during the drinks reception. They had pretty floral hoops around their necks and it was certainly a talking point that day!

Describe Rockbeare Manor in 5 adjectives

Immaculate, Welcoming, Luxurious, Historic, Uncluttered

Where’s the best photo spot at Rockbeare Manor?

You can't beat a photo at the front of Rockbeare Manor. Our Grade I listed house is so pretty - and it looks almost like something out of a Jane Austin period drama - it really is the perfect photo backdrop. But, I also love a photo of the newlyweds along our driveway, especially in Autumn - the colours are amazing!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Rockbeare Manor?

Guests have included Olympians Tom Daley and Tonia Couch as well as singer Joss Stone.

What’s your favourite canapé?

It's hard to choose but my favourite two would be the 'fillet of beef pan-fried in Dijon cream, on crostini' and also 'sesame halloumi with chilli jam' which is a really great vegetarian option.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Chocolate! Always. Our chefs make the most wonderful chocolate brownie which is very hard to resist.

What is Rockbeare Manor most unique feature?

Rockbeare Manor is special in many ways - but the Manor House itself is so striking and instantly recognisable. It looks like something out of a period drama - picture perfect and the most stunning of backdrops for a wedding.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The team! They are amazing, and will go above and beyond for our Brides and Grooms. The level of service they provide is second to none.

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