The Stables Hospitality at Hestercombe

While Hestercombe remains open to visitors during the day, the spaces included in your wedding celebration are reserved exclusively for you and your guests for the duration of your event. This allows you to enjoy your ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast, and evening celebration in your own private areas, while still benefiting from the beautiful surroundings of the Hestercombe estate.

Yes, Hestercombe is fully licensed to host civil wedding ceremonies, allowing you to celebrate your entire day in one beautiful location. From intimate ceremonies to larger celebrations, our licensed spaces provide a stunning setting to say "I do" before continuing your drinks reception and wedding celebrations with us.

Absolutely. Couples can choose to celebrate their ceremony in the stunning surroundings of the Orangery and Orangery Lawn, making the most of Hestercombe's beautiful gardens and historic setting. For added reassurance, we also have licensed indoor spaces available should the weather require a change of plans.

Yes, we offer a corkage option if you would like to provide your own wine for your wedding breakfast. Corkage is charged at £15 per bottle, which includes chilling, glassware, service by our team, and disposal of empty bottles.

All catering is provided exclusively by our experienced in-house team at The Stables Hospitality. We offer a range of carefully curated menus and are happy to work with you to accommodate dietary requirements and create a dining experience that reflects your celebration.

Where possible, we are happy to offer access from 9am the day before your wedding, free of charge, allowing plenty of time to set up and add your personal touches. This is subject to there being no wedding or event taking place the previous day. If we are hosting a wedding the day before, we'll arrange a meeting with you ahead of your big day to go through all the final details, review your décor plans, and set up a mock table with our team.

Our licence allows celebrations to continue until midnight, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your evening reception with family and friends. If you would like your celebrations to continue later, extended licensing may be available subject to approval from Somerset Council. Please speak to our team to discuss your requirements and we will be happy to advise.

Live bands and DJs are welcome at The Stables, and we regularly host fantastic evening entertainment as part of our wedding celebrations. As with all licensed venues, we ask that entertainment operates within our licensing conditions and any agreed sound levels. Our team will be happy to discuss your plans with you and your chosen performers to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day.

Yes, but only low-noise (quiet) fireworks are permitted. As Hestercombe is surrounded by countryside and neighbouring fields with livestock, we are mindful of the welfare of the animals and therefore do not allow traditional loud fireworks. Quiet fireworks can still create a beautiful and memorable display while being considerate of our rural setting.

Yes, confetti is welcome at Hestercombe, provided it is biodegradable. This helps us protect our beautiful historic gardens and natural surroundings while allowing you to enjoy those all-important celebratory moments and photographs.

Yes, candles are permitted, provided that any naked flame is fully enclosed within a suitable holder or lantern. As both the Orangery and Bampfylde Hall are historic listed buildings, these requirements help us protect the venue while still allowing you to create a warm and romantic atmosphere for your celebration.

We do not have a honeymoon or bridal suite on site, as there is no accommodation available at Hestercombe. However, there are a number of excellent hotels, guest houses and accommodation options nearby, and our team will be happy to provide recommendations for you and your guests.

No, there is currently no accommodation available on site at Hestercombe. However, we are conveniently located close to Taunton and have a range of hotels, guest houses and other accommodation options nearby for you and your guests. Our team will be happy to provide recommendations to help with your wedding planning.

Yes, there are a variety of accommodation options close to Hestercombe for both you and your guests. We have a selection of preferred accommodation partners, some of whom offer preferential rates for couples getting married with us. Our team will be delighted to provide recommendations and put you in touch directly to help make your wedding planning as smooth as possible.