A couple from Plymouth have turned their family home into a dream wedding location – with breathtaking historical details and breathtaking views.
Rowland and Megan Bassett moved from Lincolnshire to Plymouth a few years ago and then decided to transform their home into a fairytale wedding location.
Hareston Manor in Yealmpton is a magical place for couples to tie the knot in a private ceremony in Plymouth.
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The building itself has a rich history and dates back to the early 15th century. It was even recorded in the Dooms Day Book, a manuscript that much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086 on behalf of King William the Conqueror.
The venue’s chapel goes back even further and is believed to have been consecrated to St. Martin and first approved by the Bishop of Exeter in 1379.
Rowland’s grandfather restored the house in the 1960s and now it’s the perfect place for that wonderful special day.
“We have some fantastic prospects for weddings,” said Rowland. “We want to make everything future-proof here for future generations, so we had to start with the place paying off a little.
“We have a very limited number of weddings, we don’t want to be a wedding factory. We want it to be manageable.
“We also have a really big giant tea pee that works really well, not a boring white marquee.”
Weddings at Hareston Manor in Yealmpton
(Image: Hareston Manor Weddings)
The luxurious grounds also operate as a glamping business with wood-burning hot tubs and wood eco-capsules.
The shiny new venue finally opened its doors after the Covid-19 pandemic forced wedding venues to close, and Megan and Rowland are throwing a summer ball to thank the NHS for their unremitting efforts over the past year.
The two are hosting the Devon Junior Doctors Summer Ball this Saturday (July 31st) and providing all employees with a free welcome drink.
The duo are soliciting donations for NHS staff’s drinks so they can relax in style.
A GoFundMe has been set up by the wedding bosses, which reads: “For the past 18 months, our NHS has worked tirelessly in extremely difficult circumstances to care for the patients of Plymouth and the surrounding area.
“We at Hareston Manor Weddings and Events are hosting the Devon Junior Doctors Summer Ball this Saturday, July 31st.
“Hareston Manor will provide all doctors with a free welcome drink.
“We are asking for donations from the people of Plymouth and the surrounding area, to donate a small amount to the doctors so they can have a cocktail or two in the evening.
Weddings at Hareston Manor in Yealmpton
(Image: Hareston Manor Weddings)
“We are sure that any amount donated will be gratefully accepted by our NHS heroes.”
Rowland added, “We wanted to raise a little bit of awareness about the ball and see if we can get people in and around Plymouth to put their hands in their pockets to raise a few pounds for a drink.”
Click here to donate.
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