Tipi and Yurt Wedding Venues in Barnstaple

Rachel

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We had the most amazing wedding at HARTA Retreat and would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone. We went to the venue for the first time over two years ago and have been in love since - it's totally gorgeous and set in a beautiful area. The lake is particularly stunning, but the whole grounds are perfect and well-maintained. The small tent (the nimbus) was the perfect location for our handfasting ceremony, and the area surrounding could not have been better for a relaxed reception. In terms of wedding photos and guest needs, we couldn't have picked a better location! Aaron and Miranda are the loveliest and most helpful people ever. Right from the start they have been accommodating and understanding, have helped us every step of the way (from trying out table layouts with us to 'helping' us try different Proseccos!) but have also been very good at letting us plough ahead with some of our madder plans. On the day, they were unbelievably good at being around to assist and run the behind-the-scenes stuff smoothly while artfully dodging the spotlight. We know just how much they were managing at one time, and it was impressive! They were incredibly kind to us when we were stressed, both before and after. The tipis were super comfortable and luxurious - my Grandma who was quite nervous about staying in a tent ended up having a lovely time. We got a lot of use from the massive bath and the coffee maker. There was enough accommodation to host most of our families onsite, which was a huge bonus for us. The main event tipi was unbelievably gorgeous. Everyone who entered was shocked! It was perfect for hosting the meal, and then flexible enough to host a very clumsy ceilidh afterwards. It gave very strong fairytale/fantasy vibes, and our pictures have turned out so beautifully. We couldn't be more pleased with our whole experience.