Coombe Trenchard

Coombe Trenchard is a privately owned Arts and Crafts country house at Lewtrenchard, near Okehampton in West Devon. Owners Sarah and Philip Marsh have restored the house and its Edwardian gardens, and they open their home on a limited number of dates each year for weddings and parties. The grounds look out across to Dartmoor, and the house is licensed for civil ceremonies throughout.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Because the house only hosts events on selected dates, your wedding gets the full attention of the owners rather than sharing the day with another party. Ceremony options run from panelled rooms to wisteria-clad garden spots, and there are dedicated petite and elopement options, so a small wedding is treated with the same care as a large one.

Ceremonies

Inside, the Main Hall seats up to 60 including the minstrels gallery, with panelled walls, a high vaulted ceiling and large granite fireplaces. The Morning Room, full of natural light and ornamental plasterwork, and the Old Billiard Room each seat 50. Outdoors and under partial cover, you can marry at the Bothy, the wisteria-clad Clock Tower, the Pavilion or the Coach House courtyard, for up to 60 guests. If you would like a church service, St Peter's Church in Lewtrenchard is a short walk away.

Receptions and food

The Coach House, courtyard and Peacock Bar seat 60 and suit larger parties. The Old Billiard Room works well for a smaller wedding breakfast, seating 30 or holding 60 standing. Drinks can spill out onto the south-facing terrace, with its old Italian well and views over the borders to Dartmoor, or the Italian Terrace, each taking 60. You choose a principal caterer from the house suppliers list. Extras include a botanical cocktail station, an espresso martini bar and a hot chocolate bar, and there is a games lawn for croquet.

Getting there and the area

Lewtrenchard lies just off the A30 between Okehampton and Launceston, on the western edge of Dartmoor. Okehampton has a direct rail link to Exeter, and Tavistock is a short drive south. The surrounding moorland and river valleys make the area a good base for guests who want to stay on and explore.

Good to know

• Licensed for civil ceremonies throughout the house
• Ceremonies and receptions for up to 60 guests
• Petite and elopement weddings available