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The Venue At Sandy Cove

The Venue At Sandy Cove

Ilfracombe, Devon
4.9 out of 5 rating, 127 reviews
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    Stephanie Sent on 05/08/2026
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    Fabulous wedding venue for my daughter's big day

    Sandy Cove Hotel is the most beautiful setting for a wedding . With the bifold does open at The Venue the photos with the backdrop of the sea were amazing . The wedding was good value for money and the bedrooms and facilities were excellent. The team were very responsive and were able to cater to all of our guests' needs .We asked for a list of suppliers familiar with Sandy Cove and Kelly and Dawn were able to give us a comprehensive list to chose from. All of the suppliers they suggested did a great job.

    I have no hesitation in recommending Sandy Cove and a superb place for a wedding and reception.
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    Gemma Sent on 23/07/2026
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    The perfect Venue

    Cannot recommend Sandy Cove enough.
    From the very start everyone was extremely helpful and friendly and made the planning so easy and stress free.
    The team on the day were brilliant from the organisation, decorating the Venue, the amazing service throughout the day and all the help at the end of the night.
    The Venue and views were stunning and looked exactly how I pictured it.
    The most amazing Wedding day!
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  • Jack
    Jack Sent on 15/07/2026
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    The perfect wedding venue

    Myself and my new wife had the perfect wedding here over the weekend, we couldn’t have asked for more sammie did an amazing job of making the day run perfectly, you would never think you were in the uk the venue and views are stunning, a special thank you to Dawn and Kelly also who helped with anything we needed
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    Adam Sent on 03/06/2026
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    Emily and Adam Wedding 9/4/26

    We honestly could not have chosen a more perfect venue for our wedding than The Venue at Sandy Cove Hotel. From the moment we first visited, we completely fell in love with the breathtaking coastal views, the beautiful ceremony space, and the relaxed but luxurious atmosphere — and somehow the actual day exceeded every expectation. We knew that with a 6 month old it could have been challenging, but not for the staff here. Absolutely no pressure to stick to timings.

    The location is simply stunning. Having the dramatic sea views and private cove as the backdrop for our wedding photos made the whole day feel magical. So many of our guests commented that it was one of the most beautiful wedding venues they had ever seen.

    What truly made the experience exceptional, though, was the staff. Every single member of the team went above and beyond to make sure our day ran smoothly and stress-free. The wedding coordinators were calm, organised, friendly, and genuinely cared about making everything perfect for us. Nothing was too much trouble, and we felt completely looked after from start to finish.

    The food was incredible and received so many compliments from our guests. The rooms were lovely, the atmosphere throughout the hotel was warm and welcoming, and the entire day felt seamless. The best Gluten Free food ever!

    One of the best things about Sandy Cove is that it feels incredibly special and intimate while still having everything you need in one place. Watching the sunset over the sea surrounded by our favourite people is something we will never forget.

    Thank you to everyone at Sandy Cove Hotel for giving us the most amazing memories. We would recommend this venue to absolutely anyone looking for a truly unforgettable wedding by the coast. A big thank you especially to Kelly, Dawn, Sharna, Sammie and Debs!! We will be back.
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    Natalie Sent on 31/05/2026
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    Perfect day

    Our day was perfect and the venue was beautiful - thank you so much Sandy Cove team!
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    Naila Sent on 08/04/2026
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    Outstanding

    We couldn’t be more grateful for the team at Sandy Cove.

    The venue itself is absolutely stunning, but the staff are really what made the day for us.
    Every member of staff, from the restaurant and bar which we ate in the night before with all of our guests, to our coordinators, reception etc were outstanding. They organised everything for us on the day and all that was left for us to do was enjoy it!
    We still cannot believe how special this venue is.

    They decorated the tables beautifully for us, coordinated our MC with what to say and when, organised timings and all vendors.

    The room was stunning and they had even delivered a bottle of Prosecco to our room during the day.

    They all went above and beyond for us and truthfully, the day wouldn’t have been as perfect without them.

    I wouldn’t hesitate to recomend them, and if you happen to have Sammie as your coordinator, you are a very lucky couple!
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    Lance Sent on 04/03/2026
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    16 February 2026

    We had a wonderful wedding day. all the staff went above and beyond to make our day special, especially Sammie, Dawn and Sharna. we cant thank them enough. i would highly recommend getting married at sandy cove. we plan to book a stay for 2027 for our anniversary
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    Ro Andrews Sent on 16/12/2025
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    A Winter Tropical Extravaganza!

    We held our wedding at Sandy Cove taking up the ‘Exclusive Use’ winter package. Sammie our on the day wedding coordinator was absolutely fantastic and took all the stress off us. The weather was miraculously fantastic for December in North Devon and the venue staff were willing to help us set our ceremony up last minute outside if we wanted.

    The quality of our wedding breakfast food was excellent and the venue was flexible to accommodate dietary needs from guests.

    The bridal party loved the ‘get ready’ room which was a fun way to prepare out of sight of the rest of the guests (and the groom!)

    We had support from the wedding admin team on the lead up to the wedding, with templates for us to complete to organise all the table plans and food options. All very organised.

    The venue itself is truly beautiful. It was a nice bonus to be able to walk down the beach steps to get some photos - though being winter and 350 steps we only made it half way!

    The hotel accommodation was really handy for all of our guests, especially as we got the whole hotel bar/restaurant to ourselves for the night before the wedding to throw a pizza party. The renovated swimming pool and spa is very luxurious and had only newly opened when we held our event.

    Overall it was a magical weekend, we are so happy to have chosen Sandy Cove for our big day!
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    Rebecca Sent on 11/12/2025
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    Incredible Winter Wedding

    We recently had our wedding at Sandy Cove Hotel, and we honestly couldn’t have wished for a more perfect venue or a better team to look after us. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, everything was exceptional.

    The staff went above and beyond for us, nothing was ever too much trouble. Sharna, Deb, Nadine, Sammy and the entire Sandy Cove team were warm, organised, and genuinely invested in making our day special. Their communication, care, and attention to detail meant we never had to worry about a thing. We truly felt supported every step of the way.

    The venue itself is breathtaking. The views, the ceremony space, the atmosphere, everything felt magical. Our guests were blown away, and we’ve had so many lovely comments about how beautiful the setting was and how smoothly the day ran.

    The food, the service, the accommodation, and the overall experience were exceptional. We felt completely relaxed and able to enjoy every moment knowing the team had everything under control. It was a day we will never forget, and Sandy Cove played a huge part in that.

    Thank you for helping create the most unforgettable, joyful, and beautiful wedding day. We couldn’t recommend Sandy Cove highly enough to any couple looking for a truly special venue.
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