Why brides love Braunton as their wedding venue
Nestled between Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, Braunton is the perfect North Devon setting for a beautiful seaside wedding.
For brides with a beach vibe in mind, Braunton is a dream.
This laid-back destination on North Devon’s coast overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and the estuary where the Rivers Taw and Torridge meet. Rolling green hills meet waterscapes in every direction you look, creating a breathtaking backdrop for brides wishing for a relaxed wedding surrounded by natural beauty.
Braunton is home to a clutch of incredible venues, including the gorgeous Ash Barton estate and the iconic Saunton Sands Hotel. Ash Barton is a Grade II* listed mansion that dates to the Domesday Book with everything from an indoor heated swimming pool to a firepit, while Saunton Sands Hotel is an Art Deco jewel offering a modern spa and sweeping coastal views.
Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough Sands and Woolacombe Sands are a string of beaches dotted along the seaside that provide a dramatic setting for photography.
It’s a visual feast of crashing waves, wide skies, sheer cliff faces and stretches of smooth sand reflecting the ever changing light.
For couples aiming to curate a destination wedding, Braunton gives guests the opportunity to get outdoors for unique activities and adventure. Braunton Burrows is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – one of only 46 in the country. North Devon is a World Surfing Reserve – one of only 12 in the world. And the 630-mile South West Coast Path – England’s longest waymarked long-distance footpath – cuts through Braunton, too. So for fans of surfing, coasteering, golf, walking or cycling, it’s a spot that’s hard to beat.