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Venue Type
Country House
City
Beaworthy
Region
South West
Standing
80
theatre
80
dinner
80
bedrooms
17
About
Buckland House
Buckland House is a Grade II* listed Georgian country house set within 280 acres of private gardens, woodland and countryside at Buckland Filleigh in North Devon. Combining the grandeur of a historic mansion with the relaxed atmosphere of a private home, the property offers exclusive-use accommodation and event spaces for weddings, private celebrations, residential gatherings and smaller corporate events.
The house has 17 bedrooms sleeping 30 guests, alongside a two-storey Ballroom, Dining Room, Library, sitting rooms, Snooker Room, Games Room and extensive grounds. Buckland operates with a particularly flexible approach to events: clients have exclusive use, can select local caterers and suppliers, and there is no corkage or indoor music curfew.
Event Spaces
Ballroom
The impressive two-storey galleried Ballroom is Buckland House's principal event space, measuring approximately 10.97m x 7m. With a large dance floor and grand country-house architecture, it works particularly well for ceremonies, presentations, parties, private dinners and evening entertainment.
Dining Room
The formal Dining Room provides an elegant setting for private dining, intimate dinners and corporate hospitality. It can also be used alongside the Ballroom for events where organisers want separate dining and entertainment spaces.
Library
A traditional country-house Library offering a quieter setting for smaller meetings, private gatherings and breakout sessions.
Big Sitting Room
One of the principal reception rooms within the house, providing additional space for drinks receptions, informal meetings, networking and relaxed hospitality.
Panelled Sitting Room
A characterful additional reception room that can be incorporated into exclusive-use events or used for smaller gatherings and breakout sessions.
Snooker & Games Rooms
The Snooker Room and separate Games Room add an informal recreational element for residential events, retreats and private gatherings.
Gardens & Grounds
The 280-acre estate incorporates formal lawns, woodland, a lake with rowing boat, wildflower meadows and an outdoor swimming pool. The grounds can be incorporated into receptions, outdoor activities, photography and residential events.
Facilities and Services
Buckland House is essentially an exclusive-use, self-catering and flexible-hire property rather than a conventional serviced hotel. Organisers can appoint caterers, florists and other suppliers, with the owners able to provide recommendations to local businesses.
Ideal For
Exclusive-Use Events
Residential Events
Weddings
Private Parties
Corporate Retreats
Meetings
Private Dining
Celebrations
Team Away Days
Family Gatherings
Key Features
280-Acre Estate
17 Bedrooms
Sleeps 30
80 Guest Capacity
Two-Storey Ballroom
External Catering
No Corkage
No Indoor Music Curfew
280-Acre Estate
17 Bedrooms
Sleeps 30
80 Guest Capacity
Two-Storey Ballroom
External Catering
No Corkage
No Indoor Music Curfew
Why Hire
Buckland House works particularly well for organisers looking for the freedom of a private country estate rather than a traditional packaged venue. Exclusive hire gives guests access to the house and grounds, while the Ballroom, Dining Room and multiple reception rooms allow different parts of an event to take place in separate spaces.
Its residential format is another major advantage. With 17 bedrooms sleeping 30, events can extend across an entire weekend, while external caterers and suppliers can be selected to create a genuinely bespoke event.
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Location and Access
Buckland House is located in Buckland Filleigh near Beaworthy in North Devon, surrounded by 280 acres of private countryside. The secluded rural setting provides considerable privacy for exclusive-use events, residential retreats and celebrations.
The property offers complimentary onsite parking, while road connections provide access towards Okehampton, Bideford, Barnstaple and Exeter.
Okehampton Railway Station | 17 miles
Barnstaple Railway Station | 20 miles
Exeter Airport | 46 miles
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
7
meeting rooms
5
bedrooms
17
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