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Last update: May 2026

The Kingston Estate is Devon's ultimate country house destination wedding venue for up to 250 guests. The venue is a hidden gem nestled deep in the South Hams countryside near Totnes in South Devon. The estate is luxurious, relaxed and informal, where couples and guests are encouraged to make the 35 acres their home for the duration of their stay. It can sleep up to 100 guests on-site in luxury cottages and barns, plus they have a late music licence until 3 am in their super cool vaulted club.

The Kingston Estate ticks all the boxes for couples looking for a stunning exclusive-use venue that can provide first-class accommodation for all their guests, along with top-notch service for food and drink. A favourite of many of the UK's most discerning and stylish couples looking for a country venue in Devon.

Facilities and Capacity

The estate is Georgian, with the mansion house having been built in 1735. It boasts high ceilings, marble fireplaces, original wall paintings and a vaulted basement where you can party until the early hours. The grounds include two stunning south-facing walled gardens, one perfect for your wedding ceremony and one for eating alfresco-style.

On the estate, there is also a huge party yurt, a cool street food shed, a rustic ceremony barn with eight chic chandeliers, a courtyard cocktail bar for a festival feel vibe along with an Italian Walled Garden for drinks or eating alfresco style with up to 250 guests. They also have the Hayloft Barn, big enough for 200 guests, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the gardens and surrounding countryside.

The accommodation on site has been thoughtfully renovated with tasteful interiors, original features, and meticulous attention to detail. The main house, cottages and barns sleep up to 100 guests in total, making it a comfortable retreat in which to reside whilst enjoying every moment of the big event. The team can also provide a bell tent or yurt village for additional guests on site. There are also hot tubs scattered here and there and plenty of parking available on-site, along with an overflow car park.

Services Offered

The Kingston Estate is an exclusive wedding party venue with a difference. Its Georgian splendour features classic decor, the food and drinks are eclectic, and by the evening, it transforms itself into a super cool venue hidden deep in the Devon countryside. Whether you want a black tie event, a festival feel or a rustic wedding, they can offer it all, as every one of their events is bespoke. The weddings and events team will coordinate your wedding day or weekend.

The estate has an excellent reputation for food, with mouth-watering flavours, quality dishes and flawless delivery. They are committed and passionate about food and its provenance, opting for organic and seasonal ingredients, wherever possible, sourced from local farms and suppliers who support sustainable and environmentally-friendly initiatives. Not because it is trendy and cool but because that's what they want to serve, respecting the nutrients and integrity of the food that nourishes them.

Drink is of equal importance at Kingston. All of their drinks are created with the same attention to detail and balance of flavours to perfectly combine and create beautifully tasting cocktails, unforgettable weddings and lasting memories.

To ensure your day runs without a hitch, Kingston Estate will assign you a member of their wedding team, leaving you with plenty of time to savour your time here. Regarding the wedding feast, the well-respected in-house catering team is ready to work with you to craft a personalized menu that speaks volumes. From pre-wedding street-style food to the day-after breakfast stations, they can tailor their local, seasonal produce to suit your preferences. Additionally, the estate's bar manager can create a bespoke drinks package for your day, including a signature wedding cocktail. If you would like to hold a pre-wedding event, no matter if it's a pizza extravaganza in The Big Yurt, games on the lawn, or a pamper night in the cottages, the team can help take care of it all.

The Kingston Estate is situated a ten-minute drive from Totnes, where there are trains running to and from Paddington every hour. There is also easy access to Exeter and Plymouth, both approximately 40 minutes away by car.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Sporting
Coastal weddings
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Church
Large hotel
Barn
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Health suite
Beautician
Fitness centre

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Elephant baraat permitted
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for Kingston Estate Totnes

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Stephen Sent on 14/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Kingston Estate

If you’re looking for a magical venue for your wedding with the support of the best staff you could ever wish for, Kingston is for you.
We held our wedding at the end of August 2025 across 2 days. We had over 60 guests travel from the South East and Midlands down to Devon to join our celebrations. The brilliant people at Kingston looked after everybody effortlessly from the moment they arrived to the moment they left. The professionalism was incredible, the friendliness unmatched, the effort magnificent. The team were led by Jodie who is just brilliant at what she does. The whole 2 days was beautifully orchestrated and the whole team united to make our wedding just magical. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kingston for your wedding.
Tamsin
Sent on 18/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect wedding weekend!

We honestly cannot thank Jodie and the whole Kingston team enough for the most perfect wedding weekend. From the very first viewing to the farewell Sunday breakfast, everything was magical. The venue is breathtakingly beautiful, with immaculate gardens, cozy cottages, stunning barn conversions and a jaw dropping main house. A walled garden, dining marquee, circus tent yurt, and basement nightclub complete the astounding options on offer (all of which we used! ) Together it made us feel like we were hosting a festival or reunion party as well as an amazing celebration of love. Each space gave us the most incredible photos and joyful bridal party and guest experience.
But what truly sets it apart is the staff. Drinks are served by smiling hosts, as behind the scenes transitions happen without anyone noticing. It’s incredible! Jodie is relaxed, accommodating and unflappable,nothing is too much trouble and she ensures every detail happens seamlessly. We were happy to take her advice and she preempted our every whim and made the entire lead-up completely stress-free. On the day, it felt like we truly owned the whole estate, there are so few rules but everything ran with guided precision, whilst feeling entirely relaxed and natural. It was the hottest weekend of the year but Jodie subtly adjusted speeches and timings to keep the guests in the shade and drinks flowing.
Days earlier we’d also found England was in the World Cup quarter finals and, undaunted, Jodie set up a beautiful barn as a late night viewing option for some of the guests.
And guests are still talking about how delicious the food was. The burrata starter, pasta course and chicken were exceptional and the abundance of dishes at every offering was astounding. Guests will NEVER be hungry here!The guest rooms were beautifully presented and 92 family and friends stayed for 42 hours and had the most perfect mini break. The views and scenery and seclusion are heavenly. Another 40 guests joined us for the whole of Saturday and were equally blown away by the venue.
We truly wish we could do it all over again and would not hesitate to recommend this incredibly special place.
Top tip - Do use Kingston’s book of recommended vendors to start your research. Despite being based in London we found it so helpful to be guided on local contacts and found our baker, musicians, makeup artists, florists, and photographers who knew the venue well and what worked best. Utilize the expertise of these tried and tested collaborations and the day takes care of itself!
Congratulations to our happy couple—here's to a lifetime of love and happiness that matches such a wonderful start! 🥂💍❤️

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Susaina Sent on 08/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Kingston Estate was THE most incredible venue for our wedding celebrations. We had a big ask, looking for a multi day celebration of multiple cultures and nothing was ever too much for Jodie, Jamie and the team!
We fell in love with the venue the first time we saw it and received so many compliments from all our guests on how beautiful it truly is.
When planning your wedding it’s super easy to feel like it’s an excuse for suppliers to charge an arm and a leg and give you little in return, but working with Kingston Estate felt like a true partnership!
I had the most incredible weekend of my life and it would not be anywhere near half the success without the team, in the organisation to the millions of requests over the weekend they helped us all to accommodate.
Special shout out to Jodie for speaking in the language of a stressed out bride and really ensuring our vision came to life.
I cannot recommend Kingston Estate more - The Estate is beautiful, the team are incredible and they will work tirelessly to help you achieve what you want for your special day!
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Chiara Sent on 08/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Pure Magic

Choosing Kingston Estate for our wedding weekend was without a doubt the best decision we made. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning grounds, the magical atmosphere, and the seamless experience created by Jodie and the entire team. They went above and beyond in every way, making us feel genuinely cared for, taking every detail into account, and ensuring the entire weekend flowed effortlessly. Jodie is a true professional, and always remains attentive and calm. Her and the team created a space where we could truly relax and enjoy every moment, knowing everything was in the best possible hands. The entire weekend felt like a dream come true. Our guests were truly overwhelmed at how incredible the venue was and having the opportunity to celebrate with us for three whole days. Kingston Estate isn’t just a venue; it’s an experience.
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 17/11/2025
4.6 out of 5 rating

What a magical place

Getting married at Kingston was truly magical. The venue is beautiful, the food is amazing and the Kingston gang are so special. Thank you for everything!
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Becky Sent on 01/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

It was amazing from start to finish

When I first enquired with Kingston I thought it would be too expensive but we explained what are budget was and when we wanted to get married and they put a quote together that was affordable.
We have just had the most amazing one day wedding which didn't finish until the early hours. We got married in the Long Barn where there are chandeliers running down the middle, it was very romantic. There is this nightclub at Kingston which is very cool which everyone loved. The guests all said the venue was stunning and the food was out of this world.
A few of us stayed the night before and most of our guests stayed the night of the wedding in the cottages and barns. The staff were brilliant and they coordinated the whole day for us. I cant recommend the venue enough.
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Lyla Sent on 21/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Guests were blown away !!

We recently had a two day wedding at the Kingston Estate. All our guests were completely blown away by it.
Most of our friends and family had traveled far for the weekend and were not disappointed when then arrived as the cottages and barns are gorgeous. Some even have hot tubs.
Jodie and the Weddings Team organised a welcome party for the first night which was unreal along with providing street style food for everyone around 8.30 pm. At Kingston they have this really cool enormous Yurt and food hut which is used the day before the wedding and for breakfast.
On the wedding day itself we got married in the Walled Garden and there were endless canapes during the drinks reception. We then decided to eat in the Hayloft Barn which has glass windows overlooking all the gardens.
We used the clear span marquee for our reception party and had the craziest cover band before we all went into the nightclub until 3 am. The good thing about Kingston is everything is included they let you use things like cake stands, easels, knifes, speakers, microphones, all furniture at no extra cost, they set everything up for you and then clean up afterwards. We didn]t have to do anything which made everything totally stress free.

Thank you Jodie, Ellie and Charlotte it was insane !!
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Mara Sent on 17/04/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

🤍 Where dreams became reality 🤍

We recently had the most magical wedding at Kingston. From the moment we set foot onto the grounds, we knew it was the perfect place for our special day. It was our first viewing… and nothing else compared for us (we saw a total of 6 venues). What stood out to us the most was the variety of spaces available for each part of the day. The selection of ceremony areas, the beautiful outdoor spots for photos, the yurt for the night before party, and a special one for us… the underground nightclub for the evening! As party lovers, this was a part that sold it for us; there was somewhere for every moment.

One of the things we loved most was the flexibility to personalize every aspect of our wedding. The venue truly felt like a blank canvas that we could transform into our dream setting, but equally, we got away with doing absolutely nothing as it was beautiful all on its own.

But what truly made our experience unforgettable was the incredible staff, led by Jodie. They were not only professional and attentive but also genuinely warm and welcoming. Their support and attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our day.

We're hoping to return and stay in the future, for a special occasion.

It's not just a wedding venue; it's a place that holds a special spot in our hearts as the backdrop to the beginning of our happily ever after 🤍
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P Vogel Sent on 22/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing relaxed and personal day

Kingston was perfect. Despite a rainy start, the day was amazing and Jodie was available but subtly in the background allowing the day to be ours.
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Karen Sent on 16/10/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Our son and daughter in law's wedding

After over a two and a half year wait due to Covid, our son and his wife had a wonderful wedding weekend. Jodie from Kingston Estate and her team of staff went above and beyond to ensure the wedding ran smoothly. Every detail was dealt with professionally. The accommodation, venue and food were all excellent and all our guests many from overseas had a wonderful time. The only thing Jodie could not oversee was the weather but even a little rain didn't spoil the celebrations.
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Madeleine Sent on 26/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A Devon Treasure

The venue and staff were brilliant from start to finish. The venue is really multi-functional and caters for rain or shine. The weather was really unpredictable around the time of our wedding but I was a stress free bride knowing they had it in hand. The food supplier was stunning - we had a weekend package which all the guests raved about. That coupled with the unlimited drinks pages made it the perfect venue for us. A Devon treasure that feels like being on a film set - everyone loved it!
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Lucy Sent on 26/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Food was incredible

Such a beautiful venue - we loved it so much. The food was incredible and despite having a changeover of wedding planner close to the wedding day, it had no impact on our day what so ever. The venue are calm and professional and loved their approach to communication which was friendly.
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Emily Sent on 26/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fell in love with the venue on our first visit

Fell in love with the venue on our first visit. We were particularly looking for a venue which could cater us for 3 days and sleep the majority of the the guests. The grounds were well kept especially the walled garden which is where the ceremony took place. The team were a pleasure and made the day truly special.
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Charlotte Sent on 26/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Everything & More

Our 3-day wedding celebrations were spent at the STUNNING Kingston Estate - a truly unique venue that we absolutely fell in love with. It had EVERYTHING we were looking for & more. The grounds are perfectly manicured all year round & come complete with walled garden. The cottages & main house are beautifully decorated, providing luxurious accommodation for 86 of our guests. Sarah & the team were such a pleasure to work with & couldn’t do enough for us. The catering was also top notch. Thank you
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Martin Sent on 26/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Above & Beyond

The venue was great we had a few personal health issues beforehand but the team went above and beyond to make the day extra special. The wedding planner organised everything for us and they had plenty of props on site that we were free to use. We had the whole place to ourselves for the weekend it was brilliant and our friends loved the hot tub and pool.
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Gareth Watton
Gareth Watton
Sales and Operations Director

With over 25 years working in premium and luxury customer care, I am passionate about client experience and the journey, from the very first enquiry they make and beyond.

I want to ensure that we deliver an exceptional and memorable event here at Kingston Estate.

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Staverton TQ9 6AS Totnes (Devon)
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