Could Pynes House be the wedding venue you are looking for? Come join us for a wedding open afternoon and see how we could host your day! Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 11:00am - 1pm Book in via this link! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pynes-house-open-day-tickets-1107237690739?aff=oddtdtcreator Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Book in via this link! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pynes-house-open-day-tickets-1111549246719?aff=oddtdtcreator Believed to be the inspiration for Barton Park in Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, we think you will agree that Pynes House is a wonderful place to host your perfect wedding weekend. Built in the beautiful Exe Valley in about 1700, just three miles from the centre of Exeter, Pynes House makes the ideal year-round private retreat for intimate groups or larger wedding ceremonies and receptions. During the summer, make the most of our manicured lawns, ornamental terraces and pretty woodland, and in the winter enjoy the cosy romance of our beautiful interiors, stunning views and open log fires. We specialise in country house wedding weekends so that you can spread your wedding celebrations across the weekend and make the most of gathering your closest friends and family in one place. Alongside luxurious accommodation for up to 28, there are a number of magnificent state rooms, with capacity to seat up to 96 for a sit-down meal. For larger weddings, or if you’d like your wedding reception to be outside, a marquee can be positioned on the lawns. With the house as a magnificent backdrop and surrounded by breathtaking countryside, the grounds of this charming wedding venue in Exeter are the perfect setting for a marquee and outdoor celebration. Always exclusively yours, we pride ourselves on the personal touch, helping you to create the perfect wedding for you.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Kate

Thank you for your enquiry and many congratulations on your engagement! Please do get in touch with us if you have any questions about how weddings work at Pynes House, or, if you would like to arrange a visit, please don’t hesitate to get in contact to arrange a convenient time.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2015

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Pynes House

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Reception Capacity

130

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Licence

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Marquee Permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Grade I/II Listed Building

On-Site Parking

Ballroom

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Pricing for Pynes House

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£2,800 - £18,300

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Furniture included

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Couple accommodation included

Day before set up available

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Guest accommodation included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Multiple course wedding breakfast

External caterers not permitted

We specialise in weekend weddings with 12 bedrooms for 2 nights, but also have a range of other options, including a 1 night stay and day hire midweek.

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In-house Catering (price per head)

£58 - £100

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Reviews for Pynes House
(52)

Fiona A

Happy couple married in December

July 2024

Wonderful Winter Wedding

Our guests were blown away by Pynes House, it was so lovely on the day to hear their overwhelmingly positive experiences of staff and the surroundings. Everyone in the team worked exceptionally hard to bring our vision to life. Many of our friends have spoken about stressful they found the process of planning their wedding. But my husband and I felt totally supported by the whole team at Pynes, through every step of planning to the day itself. Jay the drinks manager was so helpful and accommodating with our bespoke requests. The team at Pickle Shack created an outstanding menu and the service was fantastic. We must also mention Phoebe from Pynes House, who made us feel some welcome and whose timeline for the day meant that we didn't feel like we needed to oversee anything.

Rebecca

Happy couple married in November

June 2024

What a Dream!

We had the best weekend at Pynes House for our November wedding. Communication from Kate & Heather was excellent and it really was a stress-free process. Phoebe (events manager on the day) was outstanding and nothing was too much trouble. The house and grounds are beautiful and we felt so at home during our stay. Honestly could not fault the venue. We feel so lucky to have had our special day at Pynes.

Harriet & Tim

Happy couple married in September

December 2023

Everything we could have wished for

We got married at Pynes House in September 2023. From the moment we saw Pynes House we knew it was perfect. An idyllic setting, a smooth operation and the kindest of owners, bar staff and coordinators. No question was a hassle and we felt in safe hands. I honestly can’t thank the team at Pynes House enough for giving us the most memorable wedding day.

Chrissie & Brandon

Happy couple married in September

November 2023

Perfect Weekend!

We booked Pynes House as our wedding venue without having visited, so that made it all the more sweeter when we showed up and it felt like we walked into a fairy tale. The house is spectacular and the grounds were absolutely beautiful with the colorful gardens and the rolling hills in the background. We had an amazing sunny day one night and a rainy day another night, but regardless of the weather conditions, the venue's charm shone through. It was also incredibly fun to have our closest friends and family staying under one roof for the entire weekend. We couldn't imagine a better venue and location and we're so happy we chose it sight unseen! Our assigned day-of planner, Natalie, was amazing, too. We talked through our vision with her, and when the weekend arrived, she executed it perfectly. We didn't have to worry about anything, which allowed us to fully enjoy our weekend. Thank you to Pynes House for giving us some of our best memories! We hope to get back some day.

Nick Vanderhovel

Happy couple married in July

November 2023

Stuck with us through it all

Not only was the value the most beautiful place we had ever seen. My wife-to-be ended up having emergency heart surgery the day of our flight to the UK for our wedding. We had to cancel last minute. Instead of punishing us, the whole team graciously postponed our wedding so that we could celebrate at a later date. Beautiful venue. First class hosts.

Brandy & Nick

Happy couple married in June

November 2023

The Most Perfect Place in The World

There is not enough good I can say about Pynes House, its staff, or the people who own it. Not only is it the most beautiful and magical place you'll come across, it's run and managed by the kindest people. If you can believe it, it's even better in person than in any photo. My husband and I went through a lot to finally have our wedding here. We live in the US, and I thought planning a wedding overseas would be extremely challenging to begin with, but Pynes House always had amazing recommendations, helpful tips, and did everything they could personally to support us. We were supposed to get married in July 2022, but the week we were set to fly out for our wedding I had to have emergency open heart surgery and our wedding was cancelled on extremely short notice. Not only did Pynes House express sympathy and understanding, they worked tirelessly with us to finally make our wedding happen this past June. They were kind, caring, incredible. Phoebe never left my side and made me feel like I was there with a best friend. If you want an incredibly beautiful place, arguably one of the most beautiful places on Earth, to get married - this is it. (The rooms all thoughtful and stunning, views, gardens, fountain - it's magic and a fairytale). If you want a venue run by people who care about you and your life and your day - there isn't anywhere better. We will always be thankful <3

Rhianne & Jacob

Happy couple married in May

November 2023

The most incredible venue for our perfect day!

We got married back in May 2023, I had originally viewed Pynes house back in 2019 when my sister had got engaged and was looking for a venue. I instantly fell in love and knew from that moment that is where I’d get married in years to come. Fast forward to 2021, engaged and our turn to wedding plan, we only viewed 2 other venues as I knew deep down where we wanted to get married, that being Pynes. The most beautiful, breathtaking venue and even to this day so many of our guests always talk about it. I could not fault Kate & Phoebe throughout, and on the day everything went perfectly.

Ann & Chris

Happy couple married in June

November 2023

Better than our dream wedding

The venue, the rooms, the team, the suppliers, our wedding coordinator - all perfection. On the final day we walked the venue sharing our fondest moments with tears rolling down our faces. Pynes made our dream wedding come true and we wish we could do it again every year !

Suzie & Andy

Happy couple married in July

November 2023

The day of our dreams!

Pynes house really was our dream venue and it exceeded all expectations on the day! The epic driveway and grandeur is only the start of how amazing it is. The whole venue is ran impeccably and the wedding coordinator you’re assigned will be the best of the best, ours certainly was! Couldn’t have had a more special day.

Cassie and Michael

Happy couple married in March

July 2023

A beautiful spring wedding

We had a beautiful spring wedding at Pynes House. The decor is elegant and very in keeping with the period of the building. The staff were all friendly and helpful particularly our on the day manager Natalie and the Bar manager, Jay. Strongly recommend Pynes if you’re looking for a venue near Exeter.

Location & Contact Details for Pynes House

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Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Upton Pyne, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5EF, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Exeter

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A377

Nearest Train Station

Exeter St Davids

Nearest Airport

Exeter International Airport

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Pynes House?

We have loved every single wedding here. It is wonderful to see couples' personalities shine through. Although the house looks different each time, every wedding is beautiful.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Plan the wedding which is right for you as a couple.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We love seeing how couples make the house their own for the weekend. Bringing along cherished framed family photographs is such a lovely way to make it your home.

Describe Pynes House in 5 adjectives

Elegant, timeless, atmospheric, stylish, flexible

Where’s the best photo spot at Pynes House?

There are so many to choose from both inside and outside as our huge windows mean there is heaps of natural light in our rooms. Outside, there are lots of gorgeous spots, but photographers particularly love the epic tree-lined drive which gets the perfect light for the "golden hour".

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Pynes House?

We pride ourselves on our discretion, so we couldn't possibly comment!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Arancini balls!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Bacon rolls!

What is Pynes House most unique feature?

Our focus on weekend weddings is our passion. The house is your country manor home for the weekend and from the moment guests drive up to the entrance, it really has the "wow" factor. There are so many beautiful and historical details in the house which have been sensitively enhanced with timeless and stylish decoration.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Pynes House is family-run and we pride ourselves on the personal touch in helping couples achieve the wedding they want

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