Kingston Estate

(36)
£3,995 - £9,995 for Venue Hire
Up to 200
50 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

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 3am 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. 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 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 a 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 a

Personal Message from the Manager

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
20

Overview of Kingston Estate

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
400
No. of Bedrooms
50
Sleeps No. of People
100
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
06:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
03:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

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
Outdoor Reception Space
Open Flame Permitted

Food and Drink

Asian Catering
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Kingston Estate

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£3,995
Maximum Price
£9,995

Reviews for Kingston Estate
(36)

Lydia and Elliot
Wedding: May
May 2024
Wonderful Experience
Hello! We attended Sara & Jack’s wedding this weekend with our 11 week old and just wanted to say how wonderful it was! Our first trip Away with little one, we stayed in Little Cottage which had everything we needed. During the wedding day we were really looked after by all the staff, making sure we could find shade, bringing us drinks and making sure I got canapés whilst I was breast feeding. Everyone really was lovely and very accommodating! Made a potentially stressful trip feel very easy fo
Aislinn & David
Happy couple married in October
July 2023
Their relaxed approach put us at ease
Jodie and her team could not have made things easier. Their relaxed approach to everything put us at ease and made the whole process stress free and enjoyable. The venue is perfect for a weekend wedding with guests all saying they felt so comfortable and looked after all weekend. We need to shout out Jodie, without her there is no way the day would have been so smooth, stress free and perfect! She, along with her team were there night and day and were great fun as well as organised!
Danielle & Mark
Happy couple married in October
July 2023
Nothing but compliments
We just wanted to drop you a note to say thank y for making our wedding weekend one that we will never forget. We have had nothing but compliments about the venue, and we continued to surprise guests from the moment they arrived on Friday, to the time they left on Sunday (broken, of course), thanks to the Estate's little quirks. Although things were touch and go towards the end, as the weather decided NOT to play ball, we look back now and really would not have had it any other way.
Chloe & Jamie
Happy couple married in September
July 2023
Best Weekend Ever
We just wanted to say a big thank you for all of your help making our wedding weekend the best weekend ever! We and all of our guests had the most fantastic time and we are so grateful for all of the hard work you guys put into it. It really was amazing.
Jess & Tom
Happy couple married in September
July 2023
Everything we imagined and more
The absolute biggest thank you for everything you did in the run up to our wedding and on the day itself. Your down to earth approach was everything we wanted and your calm energy made such a difference. Our wedding at Kingston was everything we imagined and more, and to be working with a team team of people who were so lovely was even more amazing. Please pass on our thanks to the Sarah, Jamie & the rest of the team too.
Paige & Dan
Happy couple married in August
July 2023
Absolutely Perfect
Thanks to Jodie & The Team for the best weekend! We had the best wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect. Thanks for all of your help with it all.
Megan & Cory
Happy couple married in July
July 2023
Dream day a reality!
Cory and I just want to say a massive thank you to all of the staff at Kingston Estate, especially to you Jodie, for making our dream day a reality! We couldn’t have asked for nicer weather or a better day! We had the best wedding weekend and we have had so many compliments about Kingston from our guests! It was definitely the perfect venue for us!
Sophie & Jordan
Wedding: July
July 2023
Wonderful Wedding Weekend
Thank you so much for delivering the most wonderful wedding weekend on your glorious estate. The backdrop of the setting coupled with the precision but relaxed way the weekend flowed was simply beyond words. There is no doubt that the product you tailor is outstanding. We recognise the sheer hard work that Jodie and the team put into the weekend and we can't thank you enough. Guests keep telling us it was the best wedding they have ever attended in such a magical setting. We will be back soon
Jess & Tom
Happy couple married in June
July 2023
The most amazing time!
Just wanted to say a big thank you for everything you did for our wedding. We had the most amazing time. We've had so many compliments about the day and how stunning the venue is.
Angie Sinnott
Wedding: June
July 2023
Member of staff
We attended our nieces wedding at your amazing venue on the weekend of the 23th of June and had a fabulous time. I feel there was a lad who stood out for me and my family that was helpful, friendly, happy and couldn’t do enough to help us all. His name was Elliot.He seemed to be around all weekend, I met him first when I was doing the wedding flowers. I feel when a person is fabulous at their job, it should be recognised. Please pass on my thanks again to him.

Location & Contact Details for Kingston Estate

Wedding Venue Address

Staverton, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6AR, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Follow the signs to the Sea Trout Inn in Staverton village and then when you reach it go past it so its on your right then continue on this road toward Broadhempston. Our main entrance can be found past Waddons House on the left please use the postcode TQ96AS.

Nearest Town

Totnes

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A38 & A384 for Buckfastleigh

Nearest Train Station

Totnes

Nearest Airport

Exeter

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Kingston Estate?

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 Kingston Estate in 5 adjectives

Exclusive - Stylish - Extraordinary - Timeless - Unique

Where’s the best photo spot at Kingston Estate?

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 Kingston Estate?

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 a number yes.

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 Kingston Estate 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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