Deer's Leap Retreat Reviews
Deer's Leap Retreat
South Molton, DevonReviews
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Becky Sent on 08/12/2024DIY Dream - just the best!
Where to start! From the moment we first looked around we felt so at ease here.. You have the freedom to create the wedding of your dreams and the support of the Heather, James and the team to help make it happen.
We had the most incredible long weekend here in June, with space for family and friends to stay. Our guests had so many compliments about how gorgeous the venue was, and how it felt relaxed and calm but still magical and wedding-y! There are so many beautiful spots - the lake, the barn, patio, but it all feels cohesive and your guests have places to explore whilst feeling at ease.
Honestly we couldn’t recommend Deer’s Leap enough! -
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Fi Sent on 17/12/2024
Dream wedding venue
My husband and I got married at Deer's Leap in June 2024 and had the most amazing experience at Deer's Leap. Heather and her family and team couldn't have done a better job and everything was tailored to our needs and wishes. We arrived on site on Thursday and had all our family and close friends arriving on Friday and staying until Monday. Having a long weekend at Deer's Leap is just the perfect way to get married and it allowed for our families and friends to relax, have fun and just spend some quality time together.
Heather supported us throughout the wedding prep process, and we can't thank her enough for her support and sharing of experience - so many things we wouldn't have thought off without her.
It was the best weekend ever and we can't recommend Deer's Leap enough! -
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Jo Doherty Sent on 22/12/2024
Beautiful wedding weekend!
The moment we visited Deer's Leap and met with Heather, we knew it had to be the place where we say I do! We love throwing a party, and this was our biggest party to date. Deer's Leap gives you the flexibility to have exactly the wedding that you want, not an off-the-shelf package wedding. This meant that we could utilise our creativity to really have the wedding that reflected us and our love for each other.
Heather and James really care that you have the best experience, they are not a conveyer belt of weddings. The couple gets to stay from the Thursday night, which really allowed us to relax and take everything in. On Friday we had a small army of friends and family arrive to decorate the barn. Saturday we had our wedding day, the bride and bridesmaids got ready in the bridal cottage. The groom and best man got ready in the main house and used the games room! On Sunday we had post wedding celebrations, and Monday was pack down and some very emotional goodbyes after the most amazing weekend.
The setting by the lake where we said I do, was just stunning! We had the stretch canopy up and it just looked so picturesque. I would say that the weather doesn't have to be amazing to have an outdoor ceremony here. We had our drinks reception on the patio, with games on the lawn, and wedding breakfast and reception in the barn. We hired in BBQ and pizza caterers for our food. You don't even need to decorate the venue, because it is stunning enough without it. Heather, James and all the staff (particularly superstar Ray) were on hand on the wedding day and the day before if needed, and gave us space to enjoy ourselves for the rest of the weekend. One of the great things about Deer's Leap is that your guests can stay together in the farmhouse, we enjoyed gathering in there and made use of the hot tubs. There are also 5 glamping tents (with proper beds!), with their own bathrooms and kitchenettes.
All of our guests commented on how lovely the venue was and how we were able to make our wedding our own! Thank you Heather and team :) Oh and you get to go back every year for the couples weekend! -
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Abbie Sent on 09/10/2023Deers Leap Retreat
The team & surroundings at Deers Leap Retreat are second to none!!
The most beautiful venue and the most accommodating, thoughtful and friendly team, we honestly could not have wished for anything more. -
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Lauren Sent on 10/09/2023A dream wedding!
We had our wedding here a month ago and couldn’t have been more pleased with how the whole weekend went. Deer’s Leap is a hidden gem - surrounded by beautiful countryside, with its own lake and charming accommodation. This truly is the perfect wedding venue. The fact that all of your family and friends can stay on site for the whole weekend, really makes it special for everyone. Heather, James and their team are amazing at helping you prepare for one of the biggest days of your lives, and will go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly on the day. We couldn’t thank them enough. -
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Sophie Sent on 20/07/2023Don't hesitate!
Absolutely incredible! Our wedding day was perfect! The rooms are so comfortable and clean, and the hot tubs a big bonus! Beautiful venue, amazingly well maintained and Heather was amazing from inquiry, to booking to the actual day. She kept things running and helped every step of the way so we didnt have to worry about anything. We had a perfect wedding day and I'd absolutely recommend this stunning venue to anyone! -
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Amy J. Sent on 02/06/2023Flexible and friendly
Deer's Leap was the only local wedding venue that offered so much flexibility. The teams open and honest approach was invaluable in the lead up to our wedding. -
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Jess Sent on 03/11/2022The best day of our lives!
What can we say, we couldn't have asked for more from Deer's Leap Retreat. It was just perfect. We wanted a relaxed, rustic wedding that allowed our friends and family to feel at home and really have a great time and this is what happened. Heather and James, and their team, worked tirelessly to help us create the best day. We were given guidance throughout the process meaning we never felt lost or overwhelmed. The long weekend, Friday-Monday for our onsite guests and Thursday-Monday for us, meant that we had a great bring-and-share gathering the night before our wedding and a relaxed BBQ with our nearest and dearest on the Sunday after, absolute bliss! So many of our guests told us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to, which was such a lovely thing to hear. Our wedding day was filled with love, joy and fun! Thank you so much, Heather and James, for what was truly the best day of our lives! -
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Mandy Sent on 24/03/2023Mr & Mrs Wells
the most beautiful venue by day and when the sun goes down and the lights come on its like fairytale to make any bride feel like a true princess. Heather and her team and family go above and beyond to help in every way and are with you every step. To be able to have your close ones with you to celebrate for 3 days makes even more memories, and to be able to have everything just the way you dream of is the icing on the cake.. -
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