The Venue at Sandy Cove

(86)
£1,500 - £7,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 170
38 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Limited-Time Offers & Deals

Late Availability
Last Minute Dates Available
Last Minute Key Dates 2025

Description

Fully licensed for wedding ceremonies, both inside & in the amazing cliff top gazebo with a Sky Walk Platform. Your guests will sit facing the sea in amphitheatre style to witness you taking your vows. The Sky Walk Platform is wrapped in glass, creating an incredible place for photos. Offering state-of-the-art lighting with a colour wheel allows couples to tailor the lighting to fit with their colour scheme and the Lutron panel controls mood lighting. The ceiling has panels with fibre optic lights giving the effect of twinkling stars. There is a fully integrated sound system with built-in microphones for speeches and the building is fully air-conditioned & ventilated. The amazing sea views are brought inside by the bi-fold glass doors which run along the full front of the building. The large deck provides a tranquil space for guests to relax on & soak up the breathtaking scenery. With award-winning food and a variety of drinks packages, the dedicated and professional team strives to help turn your dreams into a beautifully bespoke reality as you start your married life together. The Hotel offers a range of accommodations for your wedding party and guests. This venue provides a great base to enjoy a pre-wedding meal the night before, drinks on the terrace or just to relax and use the beautiful on-site facilities such as the swimming pool, sauna, steam room. The venue is not only a magical place to tie the knot but with the hotel, it is also a great place for your family and friends to have an amazing time while you prepare for your big day.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Kelly & Dawn
The Venue offers a unique setting to host wedding events. This contemporary, secluded venue boasts dramatic, stunning sea views. Set in its own cove, at the top of the cliff, it is the ultimate wedding venue. The property is surrounded by beautiful beaches such as Broadsands, Combe Martin, Watermouth Cove & Hele, all within a five-minute drive away. These stunning strands provide incredible photo opportunities for newlyweds

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1971
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
58

Overview of The Venue at Sandy Cove

Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
170
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
38
Sleeps No. of People
72
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

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

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive Use
Water View
Pet Friendly
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
Disabled Access
Landscaped Gardens
Spa On-Site
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for The Venue at Sandy Cove

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£1,500 - £7,500
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£45 - £68
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Reviews for The Venue at Sandy Cove
(86)

Ruby & Chris
Happy couple married in May
December 2024
Truly the most amazing venue anywhere!
From the moment we first viewed we knew this was the venue for us! We had never seen another venue that offered everything we were looking for and the website didn't do it justice...we were absolutely blown away when we viewed in person! Communication throughout our whole journey was incredible, everyone was so helpful, it felt like they were genuinely excited about our Wedding and they were so accommodating. The majority of our guests booked rooms in the hotel and it was great having everyone together the day before the wedding; we had drinks on the terrace in the afternoon and then the restaurant manager helped us arrange a pizza party in the evening. The Wedding itself was beyond all our dreams...we had so many of our guests telling us it was the best wedding they had ever been to and that food was also the best they had ever had at a wedding before! The views here are just like being abroad and it is the only venue that we have seen where all our guests could enjoy this view throughout the day, both inside the venue when we having the meal and partying and outside. The whole wedding team were amazing from start to finish and we just wish we could do it all again! We will definitely be back and can't recommend this venue enough.
Abbey & Ben
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
Above and beyond all expectations!
Where Do we start…our dream wedding came to life! We just can’t fault The Venue at Sandy Cove in any way. This setting is very unique, clifftop and it feels like being abroad in Italy...an incredible find & we feel very privileged to be able to say we got married here. Venue, staff, organisation, food, drink and setting was beyond our expectations. The whole team from planning to running the day really went above and beyond to make our day run flawlessly and make our day one to remember. We cannot recommend this venue highly enough!
April & James
Happy couple married in January
December 2024
Just Perfect
We were delighted to find this venue, so unusual to offer a package for an elopement style wedding & fitted perfectly with what we had dreamed of. We had private use of The venue and all its grounds and the sun even shone for us! We had just our parents and 2 friends, it was so intimate. Food was so good & we had such an amazing relaxing meal overlooking the most stunning view, we could have been anywhere in the world and it reminded us of our holiday to Lake Como. We all stayed nthe hotel for 3 nights. Sandy Cove is fab and now our new favourite hotel. Our rooms were excellent & all staff so friendly & welcoming. Thank you to everyone.
Carly B
Happy couple married in October
December 2024
Idyllic Wedding
We had a superb day, the venue was perfect, staff were the best and the food was delicious. Couldn’t have hoped for a better experience.
Kirsty & Jon
Happy couple married in March
December 2024
Absolute perfetion from start to finish
I can't recommend highly enough, it exceeded all our hopes & dreams. The Venue couldn't have been more stunning & it was so lovely that wherever we were, all our guests had the fab sea views both inside and out. Great to have a hotel onsite with the venue and our guests were able to stay for 2 or 3 nights which extended our wedding! A massive shout out to the chefs...food for the wedding & for the whole sty was excellent. All staff we met were extremely friendly, efficient and polite.
Rachel & Henry
Happy couple married in July
December 2024
Dream Wedding & the best day of our lives
Where do we start! The Venue at Sandy Cove gave us the most amazing day & more than we could ever have dreamed of. We got married under the clifftop Gazebo with glass wrapped platform....just WOW! From our first visit & through all of our planning questions with the efficient planning team, to the fab wedding co-ordinator, great team of staff, fantastic bar staff, amazing chefs & the wonderful cleaners & gardeners, our every need was catered for. On the day everything was incredibly organised, the venue was decorated beautifully by the team. Food was out of this world & we had so many comments about it from our guests. We can't boast enough about our day & the 2-day hotel stay & lots of our friends said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We're hoping to go back for our Anniversary.
Rachel & Henry
Happy couple married in July
December 2024
Dream Wedding & the best day of our lives
Where do we start! The Venue at Sandy Cove gave us the most amazing day & more than we could ever have dreamed of. We got married under the clifftop Gazebo with glass wrapped platform....just WOW! From our first visit & through all of our planning questions with the efficient planning team, to the fab wedding co-ordinator, great team of staff, fantastic bar staff, amazing chefs & the wonderful cleaners & gardeners, our every need was catered for. On the day everything was incredibly organised, the venue was decorated beautifully by the team. Food was out of this world & we had so many comments about it from our guests. We can't boast enough about our day & the 2-day hotel stay & lots of our friends said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We're hoping to go back for our Anniversary.
Sam and Nick
Happy couple married in March
December 2024
Absolute perfection!
I arrived at Sandy Cove a couple of days before the wedding to get settled in and have some chill out time before everyone else arrived and of course, the big day! From the moment I arrived I felt like I was the only bride there! Even though I know they are extremely busy making many brides dreams come true, I honestly felt like the only one! Everyone was so attentive, seemed to know who I was at every given turn and made me feel so special. Nothing was too much trouble, all the staff were so kind, friendly, thoughtful and helpful. The wedding day itself ran like clockwork. Despite being a self confessed complete control freak, all the decorations were laid out without fault, nothing was too much trouble and was in our eyes absolute perfection. We did have rain, which caused our outdoor planned ceremony to move inside, however the switch was completely seamless, and actually, in hindsight was the better decision for us and our guests. Using the inside ceremony room made it feel even more intimate and special and we felt so close to all our guests (in a good way!) With the rain came sun and with both of those came numerous rainbows. I will always look at rainbows with such affection and will serve of a reminder of a perfect day. The food was delicious, (we had the BBQ menu) our guests still comment on how yummy and plentiful it was. Not one person went hungry there was so much food! The setting is stunning, no matter how to have your day, inside, outside, whatever, it’s just beautiful from every angle. Hands down the best day of our lives and we will be eternally grateful to every single member of staff at Sandy Cove for making it happen for us.
Shelly & James
Happy couple married in June
December 2024
Love The Venue at Sandy Cove
This is an utterly amazing venue. We had the best day of our lives & all of our guests were blown away with it; we had so many comments about how beautiful it was and how incredible the views were. The team were excellent from day one & were always on hand to help with our choices & with all of our questions. The staff on the day were exceptional, thank you to everyone including the very talented chefs who gave us such incredible food. Most of our guests stayed in the hotel which made it extra special & the restaurant manager helped us to arrange a pizza party the night before the wedding which was great. We can't praise highly enough and would just like to do it all again!
Dianne Godden
Happy couple married in March
December 2024
Sublime wedding venue
I cannot begin to describe how wonderful The Venue at Sandy Cove was for our Wedding, from the very first enquiry, to saying goodbye the day after our wedding, The venue is perfect and our guests were blown away with the views and location. The food was exceptional and the team so professional, friendly and attentive. Thank you for giving us the most perfect day. We have memories that we'll treasure for a lifetime.

Location & Contact Details for The Venue at Sandy Cove

Wedding Venue Address

Combe Martin Bay, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9SR, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Ilfracombe

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M5 J27

Nearest Train Station

Barnstaple

Nearest Airport

Exeter
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Venue at Sandy Cove?

We couldn't possibly choose, every wedding is completely unique, they are all amazing!

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

Enjoy every minute of planning your amazing day. Keep it simple and remember we are here to help and advise you.

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

The Bride surprising her new Husband by singing to him a song she has specially written after the wedding meal.

Describe The Venue at Sandy Cove in 5 adjectives

Exclusive, Contemporary, Unique, Breathtaking, Elegant

Where’s the best photo spot at The Venue at Sandy Cove?

There are so many we couldn't list them! We particularly love the glass wrapped skywalk platform over looking the most stunning sea view in the UK, couples tell us it is just like being abroad.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Venue at Sandy Cove?

We have had lots!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Very difficult to choose as there are 17 to choose from! Most people go with the Mini Yorkshire pudding & Beef with Onion Gravy or the Duck Breast, Spring Onion & Plum Sauce.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Devon Scones with Clotted Cream & Jam

What is The Venue at Sandy Cove most unique feature?

Complete glass frontage with bifold doors opening on to a decked area with the most stunning sea views in the country; also overlooking the skywalk platform which is lit up at night.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Award winning food, professional friendly staff, incredible location & beautiful contemporary building.
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