Tunnels Beaches

(76)
£2,250 - £12,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 120
33 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Tunnels Beaches Full 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 120 day guests and up to 160 evening guests... Late license - party until 1am! 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 See Google & Facebook for lots of reviews!

Experience

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

Overview

Venue Type
Private Beach Venue
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
160
No. of Bedrooms
33
Sleeps No. of People
66
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
10:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
01:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

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

Venue

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

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Tunnels Beaches Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£2,250
Maximum Price
£12,000
What is included in this pricing:
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£50
Maximum Price
£150
What is included in this pricing:
Minimum numbers apply
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Reviews
(76)
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Tunnels Beaches Location & Contact Details

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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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

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
Press & Awards
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