The Details
Type of Ceremony
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Civil ceremony licensed
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Humanist / Celebrant weddings
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Receptions Only
Venue Setting
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Countryside
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Lakeside
Venue Type
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Stately home
Catering Options
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Inhouse Caterers
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BBQ & Hog Roasts
Additional Facilities
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Exclusive use
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Outdoor ceremonies
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One wedding per day
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Licensed bar
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Dance floor
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Live music permitted
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Discos permitted
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Fireworks permitted
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Wedding coordinator
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Onsite car parking
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Wedding packages
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Bespoke weddings
What Our Couples Love
- Wedding and reception venue
- Stunning Georgian Country House
- Civil Ceremony Licenced
- Magnificent Setting, perfect for Photographs
- Stunning Gardens and lake
- Exclusive use
- Flexible and Affordable
- Venue hire set price year round
- Wedding coordinator
- Seated Meal Facilities
- Buffet Meal Facilities
- In House Catering
- Alcohol License
- Corkage Option
Frequently asked questions
Can we have exclusive use of the venue?
Yes
Are you licenced for civil ceremonies?
Yes
Can we have the wedding ceremony outdoors?
please contact the venue
Do you charge corkage if we supply our own wine?
Yes
Can we use our own caterers?
No
From what time can we get access to decorate the venue?
By arrangement
What time does the reception need to finish?
contact the venue
Are there noise restrictions if we have a live band?
yes, please contact the venue
Are fireworks allowed?
Yes
Is confetti allowed?
biodegradable confetti, please contact venue
Are candles allowed?
No
Is there a honeymoon or bridal suite?
no
Is there accommodation on site?
no
Is there additional accommodation nearby?
yes
About Escot House
Escot house is the perfect wedding venue for brides wanting an exclusive use venue at an affordable price. Located in Ottery St Mary in East Devon, Escot is a stunning Georgian stately home surrounded by 250 acres of tranquil parkland.
As a setting for weddings, Escot offers a perfect combination of light-filled rooms, gardens and terrace. You will enjoy stunning views over the parkland with its lake, lawns, and wonderful 'champion' trees. Escot offers the perfect backdrop for stunning wedding photography.Our catering is in-house and boasts an excellent reputation; we use locally sourced produce and trusted local suppliers and cater for all dietary requirements. As we are a private venue, we can react with total flexibility to our couple’s specific wishes and we offer outstanding value for all bookings, large or small.
The support staff at our venue are highly experienced and several have been with us for many years. Your booking includes the services of our wedding organiser who will help you to ensure you have the day you have dreamed of. After more than 20 years as a wedding venue, we understand how important it is to provide a supportive environment which allows you to relax and enjoy your day with absolute confidence. We can help you with as much or as little as you like.
Escot is licensed for Civil Ceremonies, so you can say your vows in one of our elegant and spacious day rooms, then your wedding reception can be as formal or as informal as you want it to be. We offer three options: a formal wedding breakfast with a full waiter service, a seated wedding buffet, or a standing buffet with waiters circulating with canapés with some seating still provided.
Pricing info shown in the listing summary:
Based on a typical wedding reception for 50 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.
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