Tunnels Beaches

(80)
£2,250 - £11,750 for Venue Hire
Up to 140
33 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

Tunnels Beaches is a uniquely designed coastal wedding venue – accessed via a hand carved tunnel through the cliff and with its own PRIVATE BEACH! Fully licensed for wedding ceremonies within a thatched gazebo overlooking the sea, or inside our contemporary and stylish bespoke venue building – ensuring there are no concerns about the UK weather! Invite up to 150 day guests and up to 200 evening guests... Late license - party until 1am! Also very popular for Elopement / Intimate weddings! This unique and stunning location is an ideal venue for your special day – beautiful scenery, private secluded beaches with spectacular sunsets and offering a relaxed, informal and friendly atmosphere. Our rugged coastline make for a dramatic backdrop and awesome photos! Easy access for all your guests via the paved & very gently sloping tunnels. Wedding venue also has a lift & wheelchair facilities. Follow us on Instagram: @tunnelsbeaches

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Jamie (Owner)
Please enquire to arrange a viewing! I will be your point of contact for the entire planning process…

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2001
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
60

Overview of Tunnels Beaches

Wedding Venue Type
Private Beach Venue
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
140
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
33
Sleeps No. of People
66
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

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

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly
Grade I/II Listed Building
Private beach - no public access!

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Tunnels Beaches

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£2,250 - £11,750
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£50 - £150
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Reviews for Tunnels Beaches
(80)

Philip Bain
Happy couple married in October
November 2024
Fantastic Wedding day at the Tunnel Beaches
The venue is fantastic. The staff were incredibly attentive and polite, without being in the way or intrusive. The accommodation was perfect for our group as we could have the entire family under one roof. The first time you walk down the tunnel to the beaches, the view really impresses you, it's incredible. We were very lucky with the weather (having chosen to run the risk of an autumn wedding). The rough seas and moodier sky were the perfect backdrop for our photos. The food was excellent. The PA system worked perfectly and really filled the space with the songs Jen had chosen for her aisle walk and while the rest of the family were mixing after the ceremony. At no point did we feel pressured or rushed. I would highly recommend the venue for anyone wanting to get married. The day was perfect and we consider ourselves very lucky to have been able to get married where we did.
Alex & Bronte
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
A venue like no other!
Tunnels really is the most magical venue. It was the first and only location we visited and it instantly took our breath away the moment we saw the view we would all be sharing on the day. With huge expectations, luckily for us it wasn't just the view that was spectacular. The organisation was seamless from start to finish and Jamie, Jaqs and the team couldn't have done more for us. Getting married the first weekend of September, the weather could have gone either way, but with back up plans of the same ocean view we had no worries. On the day, it was quite temperamental, however the team were able to ensure an outside wedding right up until 10 minutes before the ceremony. As we moved inside for dinner, speeches and a whole lot of dancing with our 120 guests, we appreciated how intimate the venue feels, while not being on top of one another. We went for the luxe food package and got rave reviews from our guests, who loved how fresh the food was and the social style bbq. We can't thank tunnels enough for the most perfect day and for creating forever memories for us and all our friends and family. Thank you!
Libby & Josh
Happy couple married in October
October 2024
Simply the best venue
Everything about Tunnels Beaches was perfect, from first contact, to securing the date, the lead up & the day itself was a walk in the park and nothing ever felt too much for the team at Tunnels. The venue is unparalleled, it was simply perfect & every single guest was left speechless. The food was simply sensational & we also opted for the paella the evening before & we were so glad we did! Our day was everything we imagined & more. Thank you so much Jamie & the team
Amber
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Best day of my life
Our wedding was absolutely fantastic and definitely made so by how fantastic Tunnels was. Not only does Tunnels give you the insane views and scenery, but they made the entire wedding planning process so easy and the day so seamless. The staff were absolutely incredible ensuring that every little detail was perfect. We stayed in bath house and the courtyard and the night before the wedding was perfect being able to get our family and friends together. The food was also incredible, the gourmet bbq was great and all of our guests are still raving about how amazing the nachos were. This was the first and only venue we went to see as we was just so in love with it we couldn’t picture getting married anywhere else and it really lived up to all expectations. To all the team at Tunnels Beaches thank you so much for giving us the perfect day!
Ross & Hannah
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
So so special
We knew we’d found somewhere special when we stumbled across tunnels but we didn’t quite realise how special it really was. Our whole wedding experience was quite simply flawless. Jamie and the team were so responsive in the lead up to the big day- allowing us to pop in and see the venue for a second visit after we booked, replying super speedily to the stream of questions we had and on the day- going above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Could not recommend this venue enough - we’re just sad we don’t get to do it again!
Hilary & Steve
Happy couple married in June
August 2024
Amazing beach venue
Tunnels is the most incredible beach venue. The scenery is stunning and the staff were amazing. We stayed in the Bath House and Courtyard, which are both lovely houses and really well kitted out – a great place for family and friends to stay the night before and after the wedding. In preparation for our wedding, Jamie was super responsive and helpful with all our queries and booking arrangements. The staff on the day were fully briefed and very organised – things just seemed to happen without being noticeable! We had the most amazing day and highly recommend Tunnels to other couples. All our guests are still talking about the venue and yummy food!
Jo & Jezz
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
We Love Tunnels
My husband & I got married at the beautiful Tunnels on the 7th July 2024. We don't live in Devon, didn't have any huge plans to get married in Devon, but after a quick Google search, I saw the website and immediately knew that was our Venue!! We booked our date without seeing Tunnels and in fact only visited it once but that was all we needed. It was PERFECT! I think it speaks for itself and doesn't need 'bigging up' at all, but honestly everything about Tunnels is simply amazing, from the first steps up to the Tunnel showing the history, to the accommodation (we had The Courtyard & The Bath House between our 2 families), to coming out of the Tunnels to see THOSE VIEWS, the venue itself & the brilliant food and staff. I cannot praise everyone & everything enough. Our guests loved it too and we are all still talking about it & hopefully will be for years to come. Jamie & the team, you are amazing & we will be forever grateful we found Tunnels Beaches!
Jess and Matt
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
The most incredible venue and amazing team!
Where to begin! The Tunnels team made our perfect day a reality! Jamie and her team were so helpful in the lead up to the day and on the day itself it was all seamless! Jacs and Leonie were amazing co-ordinators and so helpful. Both our UK and US guests had the most amazing time! We were so lucky on the weather but even if the weather hadn't been as good the venue is just so beautiful it wouldn't have mattered. The food is incredible and our US guests are now all obsessed with halloumi! The onsite accommodation allowed us to host an event the night before so both sides of our family could meet before the big day. Highly recommended the Tunnels Beaches to have a wedding!
Georgie and Will
Happy couple married in March
May 2024
Tunnels Beaches Review
Tunnels is just an incredible wedding venue! It looks amazing in photos but you have to go and visit it to see how cool it really is. All of our guests loved our venue and we had so many comments on how beautiful it was! It truly unbelievable! Jamie and the team were always really quick to reply to emails and super helpful in accommodating our choices and ideas to make our day really special. The weather was 50/50 on the day and we were planning to have our ceremony outside. In the end, we went for it and chose to get married outside. The team at Tunnels, had inside set up, just in case as well! Luckily they did, as it rained half way through our ceremony! We all rushed inside and finished off upstairs! If you’re worried about the weather, don’t be! Inside is amazing as well, and you have both options! Food was so good- everyone absolutely loved it! There were options for everyone and more than enough to go around. The accommodation onsite is really amazing. We made a weekend of it, and it was so lovely to have most of your guests on site with us for the weekend, it really made it extra special. The houses are lush as well, and it’s really worth it!! Overall, everything was brilliant and it was the most perfect venue for our wedding. If we could do everything again we would, and we wouldn’t change a thing.
Sam & Jen
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
The Best Venue and Day Ever!
Honestly we had just the best Wedding day ever! So much of that was down to the venue and Tunnels...Jamie and Team were beyond amazing, everything ran unbelievably smoothly and the Team are so friendly. Even well before the day they were so responsive to anything we needed and from the first moment we went down there to visit the venue we felt at home. The food is amazing, the accomodation is truly amazing and just perfect for having all of your friends and family. The venue itself is just simply incredible, such a unique venue, as soon as we walked through the Tunnel and saw the sea we knew instantly this was the venue we wanted to get married at, and I can't imagine us having done it any other place in the world. So so grateful to Tunnels to making this the best day of our lives, and so excited to go back and visit in the future! Can't recommend this venue enough!

Location & Contact Details for Tunnels Beaches

Wedding Venue Address

Bath Place, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AN, 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 Tunnels Beaches?

Every wedding is unique - we can't single out one as they are all genuinely amazing!

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

Enjoy the planning & day itself by keeping it simple and relaxed.

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

The bride performing fire show!

Describe Tunnels Beaches in 5 adjectives

Unique, breathtaking, private, stylish & relaxed.

Where’s the best photo spot at Tunnels Beaches?

There are too many to list! An entire expanse of private coastline, beaches, coves & hand carved tunnels gives amazing photo opportunities...

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Tunnels Beaches?

Yes - several!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Spicy Crab cake with mango salsa.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Bacon bap

What is Tunnels Beaches most unique feature?

Totally private beach accessed via hand craved tunnels

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Staff, food, venue design & facilities
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