Deer's Leap Retreat

The most amazing wedding venue - Heather and her family have something really special here We first went to view Deers Leap in January and knew straight away it was the venue for us - we booked our wedding for just 6 months later It is a really beautiful setting and feels absolutely magical with the wooden gazebo in front of the lake, surrounded by trees and a stunning stone barn covered in fairy lights. We stayed at the venue the whole weekend and it was truly idyllic with our friends and family all staying in the farmhouse and glamping tents on site. We were able to make the day so personal, we brought our own cocktail ingredients and they were made to perfection by Heather and her team. For our starter we had a grazing table, we bought our own ingredients and once again Heather excelled laying it out so wonderfully youd have thought it was from a catering company. For our evening food we had pizzas cooked in the pizza oven at the venue and they were truly delicious. In the evening we had a band followed by a silent disco. Everything flowed so smoothly All our friend and family were very impressed with the whole day My only wish is that I could go back in time and do the whole weekend all over

We got married here in summer 26 and could not recommend it more. Heather and James went above and beyond to make our day special. We were able to customise all aspects of the day with no restrictions to make the whole weekend really personal to us. The venue (and Heather's help) made sure the weekend had a really nice relaxed vibe considering the amount of effort we all put into it. The house wa

Everyone said it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and honestly, we could not have picked a more perfect venue than Deer's Leap Retreat. Firstly, you get a completely private estate, stunning Devon valley views, and a beautiful lake all to yourselves for the entire weekend. Heather, the lovely owner and your personal wedding coordinator, allowed us to come down from Thursday to Saturday to get everything set up exactly how we wanted it. We were also able to bring in our own caterers and there was absolutely no corkage charge. So many venues we looked at tried to charge extortionate fees for corkage and insisted on using their own caterers, so this was a huge plus for us. Heather helped us plan the whole wedding, and most importantly, she and her fantastic team made the entire weekend run seamlessly. From the waiting staff and bar team to the event coordinators and babysitters, nothing was ever too much trouble. Everything just flowed perfectly, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment. We got married in the lakeside gazebo, which was an absolutely dreamy setting. We surprised our guests with a mariachi band, enjoyed a three-course wedding breakfast, and our caterers served an incredible 24-hour smoked brisket that everyone was talking about. In the evening, our favourite band, The Zu Zu Men from Bristol, played in the beautiful stone bar, creating the perfect atmosphere. One of the many thoughtful touches from the team was that when we had lots of wine left over from Aldi, they handed it out to guests and put it behind the bar so nobody had to buy additional drinks. Little details like this made the weekend feel so personal and special. We also had 40 people staying on-site for the whole weekend, which made it feel more like a family holiday than a wedding. We enjoyed a hot tub, pizza and prosecco party one evening, followed by a BBQ on the Sunday. It was so lovely to spend quality time with family and friends in such a beautiful setting, relaxing under the stars and never feeling rushed out of the door at midnight like you do at many other venues. I honestly cannot recommend Deer's Leap Retreat highly enough. I've been to many wedding venues across North Devon, and this place is truly something special. If y

Had the most wonderful wedding at Dears Leap. Thank you to Heather who guided us through the planning process going above and beyond, helping us with suppliers, booking the registrar and envisioning our day. The staff couldn't have done more to ensure a smooth running of the day, and the fact you have the v

My now husband and I got married at Deers Leap in May. Heather guided us through the process with multiple chats beforehand, then she and her family made the day go very smoothly whilst being subtle in the background! There were so many compl

The moment we visited Deer's Leap and met with Heather, we knew it had to be the place where we say I do! We love throwing a party, and this was our biggest party to date. Deer's Leap gives you the flexibility to have exactly the wedding that you want, not an off-the-shelf package wedding. This meant that we could utilise our creativity to really have the wedding that reflected us and our love for each other. Heather and James really care that you have the best experience, they are not a conveyer belt of weddings. The couple gets to stay from the Thursday night, which really allowed us to relax and take everything in. On Friday we had a small army of friends and family arrive to decorate the barn. Saturday we had our wedding day, the bride and bridesmaids got ready in the bridal cottage. The groom and best man got ready in the main house and used the games room! On Sunday we had post wedding celebrations, and Monday was pack down and some very emotional goodbyes after the most amazing weekend. The setting by the lake where we said I do, was just stunning! We had the stretch canopy up and it just looked so picturesque. I would say that the weather doesn't have to be amazing to have an outdoor ceremony here. We had our drinks reception on the patio, with games on the lawn, and wedding breakfast and reception in the barn. We hired in BBQ and pizza caterers for our food. You don't even need to decorate the venue, because it is stunning enough without it. Heather, James and all the staff (particularly superstar Ray) were on hand on the wedding day and the day before if needed, and gave us space to enjoy ourselves for the rest of the weekend. One of the great things about Deer's Leap is that your guests can stay together in the farmhouse, we enjoyed gathering in there and made use of the hot tubs. There are also 5 glamping tents (with proper beds!), with their own bathrooms and kitchenettes. All of our guests commented on how lovely the venue was an

My husband and I got married at Deer's Leap in June 2024 and had the most amazing experience at Deer's Leap. Heather and her family and team couldn't have done a better job and everything was tailored to our needs and wishes. We arrived on site on Thursday and had all our family and close friends arriving on Friday and staying until Monday. Having a long weekend at Deer's Leap is just the perfect way to get married and it allowed for our families and friends to relax, have fun and just spend some quality time together. Heather supported us throughout the wedding prep process, and we can't thank her enough for her support and sharing of experienc

Where to start! From the moment we first looked around we felt so at ease here.. You have the freedom to create the wedding of your dreams and the support of the Heather, James and the team to help make it happen. We had the most incredible long weekend here in June, with space for family and friends to stay. Our guests had so many compliments about how gorgeous the venue was, and how it felt relaxed and calm but still magical and wedding-y! There are so many beautiful spots - the lake, the barn, patio, but

Deers Leap is a lovely venue. It's nestled peacefully in the Devon countryside and is very tranquil. By booking with them, you have exclusive use of the venue and accomodation, which was perfect for us. The cottage sleeps around 20 guests, so we were able to accommodate our close friends and family. There is also a separate bridal cottage for the couple, which was lovely. It was nice to be next door to our friends and family, but still have our own space when we wanted it. There are 2 hot tubs in the main cottage and one in the bridal cottage, which is a lovely way to spend an evening. There is an option to either get married outside or inside. Even if the weather isn't great, everyone would be undercover outside thanks to the stretch canopy which covers the guest seating, so it's unlikely you will need to move inside unless you really want to. The barn building is also very nice with a rustic feel, and has absolutely everything you need for around 100 guests. The biggest complement I can give about Deers Leap is the owner Heather and her family. She made us feel welcome from the very first time we visited the venue and she offers such a personal touch, something that you won't get at bigger, corporate venues. Nothing was too much trouble for her. She was very accommodating with any requests and dealt with changing of dates (due to covid) without any fuss or additional costs. She would offer help and assistance with all aspects of the planning, which was hugely valuable to us. She even invited us down prior to the wedding to stay for a couple of nights to do some planning, which was a lovely gesture. Finally, it's a really nice touch that Heather and her family welcomes all couples married at the venue down each year for a 'Couple's weekend' where accomodation, food and drink is provided. Again, this is an incredible touch and something that you wouldn't get anywhere else. It show

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We had our wedding here a month ago and couldn’t have been more pleased with how the whole weekend went. Deer’s Leap is a hidden gem - surrounded by beautiful countryside, with its own lake and charming accommodation. This truly is the perfect wedding venue. The fact that all of your family and friends can stay on site for the whole weekend, really makes it special for everyone. Heather, James and their team are amazing at helping you prepare for one o

Absolutely incredible! Our wedding day was perfect! The rooms are so comfortable and clean, and the hot tubs a big bonus! Beautiful venue, amazingly well maintained and Heather was amazing from inquiry, to booking to the actual day. She kept things running and helped every step of t

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We got married at Deer's Leap in May 2022 and the whole weekend couldn't have been more perfect! Heather, her family and team couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating! They ensured the day went seamlessly and we loved sharing our day with them all! The venue is stunning and the fact that we had the farmhouse and yurts as well meant that so many of our family and friends cou

We got married at Deers leap retreat in may 2022. The hosts are the most wonderful helpful and kind people you will ever meet. They can’t do enough to make your stay special. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. As a bride they made me feel relaxed when I have a habit of getting very stressed out. The accommodation was spotless and sleeping arrangements very flexible so our son’s friends could have a few drinks and sleep in the lounge area. You can even take your dog with you! There have been many weddings since ours but everyone keeps telling us ours was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. Our friends want us to do it all again! The ceremony was by the lake and the scenery was absolutely beautiful then we had drinks and a graze table on the patio area with live music. We had our wedding meal in the barn and we were able to set the tables however we wanted them then we had a disco until the early hours. The following day we had a big clear up and then had a bbq in the garden. This place is magical!