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Tunnels Beaches

Charlotte
Lucy
Matt
Meg
Kate

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: September 2026

Set into the rugged cliffs of Ilfracombe on the North Devon coast, Tunnels Beaches is a truly unique coastal wedding venue with private beaches, spectacular sea views and luxury accommodation all in one unforgettable location.

Reached through historic hand-carved tunnels, the venue opens onto a dramatic stretch of coastline overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with views towards Lundy Island and, on a clear day, across to Wales.

From exchanging vows overlooking the sea to watching the sun set over the water with your guests, Tunnels Beaches offers couples the opportunity to enjoy their entire wedding in one extraordinary coastal setting.

Facilities & Capacity

Wedding ceremonies can take place on our beautiful terrace overlooking the beach and sea, beneath the wooden gazebo, or indoors within our contemporary venue.

Our indoor ceremony space enjoys the same spectacular coastal views through huge bi-fold doors, giving couples a beautiful weather-proof alternative without losing the connection to the sea.

And unpredictable British weather doesn't have to spoil your plans. Tunnels Beaches has more than 400m² of covered outdoor space, allowing you and your guests to continue enjoying the coastal setting whatever the weather decides to do.

Following the ceremony, guests are free to explore the historic tunnels, secluded coves and private beaches before returning to the venue for food, drinks and celebrations overlooking the water.

With indoor reception spaces, bars, terraces and extensive outdoor areas, the venue flows naturally from ceremony through to evening celebrations.

And with a 1am licence, there's plenty of time to celebrate into the night.

Tunnels Beaches is also dog friendly, including our onsite accommodation, so four-legged members of the family don't necessarily have to miss out on the celebrations.

Stay at Tunnels Beaches

Why make it just one day?

Our four large luxury self-catering houses are located onsite and offer a total of 34 en-suite bedrooms, allowing couples to stay together with their closest friends and family and turn their wedding into a multi-day celebration by the sea.

The accommodation provides the perfect base for spending time together before and after the wedding — whether that's drinks the night before, breakfast together the following morning or even a wedding-morning sea swim.

Accessibility

Despite its dramatic cliffside location, Tunnels Beaches has been designed to be accessible to as many guests as possible.

The historic tunnels are paved and gently sloping, while the venue also provides lift access to all floors and facilities for wheelchair users.

A Wedding Venue Unlike Anywhere Else

Private beaches. Historic hand-carved tunnels. Dramatic cliffs. Atlantic sunsets. Luxury onsite accommodation. And your friends and family together in one incredible place.

Tunnels Beaches isn't simply a venue overlooking the coast — the coast becomes part of your wedding day.

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Weddings at this venue

Harry & Megan's wedding
Harry & Megan
26 photos
Becky & Joe's wedding
Becky & Joe
29 photos
Kelly & Rory's wedding
Kelly & Rory
17 photos
Hannah & Steve's wedding
Hannah & Steve
84 photos
Taylor & Billy's wedding
Taylor & Billy
21 photos
Medina & David's wedding
Medina & David
31 photos

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Coastal weddings
Unusual weddings
Historic
Landmark
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Swimming pool
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Tunnels Beaches

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Beckie Sent on 09/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue EVER!!

The venue.. wow! We felt like we were on a movie set! And all the guests have been absolutely raving about it! “Best wedding ever” is a phrase we’ve heard multiple times! We wanted a venue that would be unforgettable, and Tunnels is most certainly that!

And the BBQ was so delicious!! We were both stuffed and couldn’t even make room for ice cream - which is really saying something for us!

Of course our day wouldn’t have been anywhere near as amazing if it weren’t for the incredible staff! During the planning, Jamie & Marley were insanely quick at replying and never made us feel silly for any of the questions we had! And on the day, Jacs and David were awesome; both making us feel so calm, and allowing us to enjoy the day completely stress-free!

It truly was the best day of our lives, and booking at Tunnels was by far the best decision we could have made!

Joe & Beckie
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Lucy Sent on 26/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking in every way!

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding venue than Tunnels Beaches.
From the very beginning, the support we received throughout the planning process was exceptional. Organising a wedding can be a little stressful but the team made everything feel effortless. Their guidance, attention to detail and willingness to help every step of the way meant we could enjoy the journey knowing we were in safe hands.

A special thank you to Marley, who was fantastic in the lead-up to our wedding, always on hand to answer questions and ensure every detail was covered. On the day itself, Jax and David were incredible. The whole day felt wonderfully relaxed yet so well organised, allowing us to completely let go, soak up every moment and enjoy ourselves without worrying about a thing.

The bar and kitchen staff were also brilliant, keeping everyone well fed and watered. The food was simply incredible and so many of our guests commented on how remarkably delicious every single dish was. Paired with excellent drinks and friendly service throughout the day, the team’s attentiveness and professionalism truly shone.

And then there’s the venue itself… simply breathtaking. The stunning coastal setting created the most incredible backdrop for our ceremony and reception and our guests are still talking about how beautiful it was. Every part of the venue exceeded our expectations.
To everyone at Tunnels Beaches, thank you for helping us create the wedding of our dreams. It truly was the best day of our lives and that’s in no small part thanks to your amazing team.

We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tunnels Beaches to any couple looking for an unforgettable wedding venue.
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 25/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We cannot believe we were lucky enough to get married at Tunnels

Our wedding was better than we could have ever imagined, thank you!

People thought we were mad booking a venue without initially seeing it, definitely paid off. 

From the start, they were great with communication. Clear and concise and really prompt with getting back to our questions. 

Every staff member we met, were beyond fantastic. The team worked exceptionally hard throughout the day to make it amazing. 

The service was great, food was fantastic, everyone really wanted to help and was super polite and happy. 

Guests could not get over the views, loved the food and were just in complete awe of place- as were we.

Honestly, we cannot put into words how good it was and how lucky we feel to have gotten married at Tunnels. 

Thank you guys so much. There really is nowhere else like it. 

Char and Danny x
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 25/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t recommend more!!

Tunnels Beaches is an absolutely stunning venue, and we couldn't have wished for a better place to get married. The renovations look incredible, and everything was set up beautifully. Having both the indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces ready meant we could decide to move inside literally two minutes before the ceremony, which was brilliant.

We planned most of our wedding from Australia, and the team's expertise, helpfulness and quick replies gave us such peace of mind throughout. On the day, Naomi was so calm and handled everything exactly as we'd hoped, leaving us to enjoy the most incredible day.

The food was delicious, and the two houses we stayed in were lovely, beautifully clean and so thoughtfully put together. All our guests had a wonderful time. We couldn't recommend Tunnels Beaches more!!!
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Gabrielle Sent on 15/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect venue


We cannot put into words how in awe of everything we were on our wedding day. The wedding we had been planning for two years came to life and thanks to the lovely staff, we couldn’t fault a thing. Tunnels beaches was the first and only venue we viewed, we knew straight away it was for us. Our wedding day was the first time seeing the renovation and my goodness, we were blown away. Everyone who was lucky enough to stay at the on site accommodation couldn’t believe how stunning it was, the pizzas the night before were delicious! Safe to say we will be talking about Tunnels Beaches and all the incredible staff for years to come.
Matt
Matt Sent on 29/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding wedding venue!

Tunnels Beaches is a stunningly beautiful venue, every one of our guests shared the same awe and excitement that we did when we first visited, it is a uniquely beautiful location.

The accommodation on site was incredibly special, beautifully open, modern, clean & perfect for our wedding eve get together with all of our guests. The food provided (lasagne) was outstanding and we are still gutted the guests couldn’t eat it all as it was delicious, To add to this the cleaning staff we encountered on arrival and throughout were wonderful - focused entirely on making our time at Tunnels as special as possible.

We dealt with Lucy on the morning and Mariah in the evening as lead contacts for our day - they were both incredible and I’m not just saying that. They took a lot of the sting out of transitions & setup, were always on hand to help, organised their teams professionally and supportively and there wasn’t anything that would be an issue. Everything was done with a smile to ensure our special day was as excellent as it could be. I have long observed beautiful venues/restaurants etc have all the right, enticing environments and food but are tragically let down by poor staff and management, this is absolutely not the case at Tunnels and it goes without saying that this doesn't happen by accident, they work hard to keep the right staff and culture here - well done!

The food throughout was exceptional, all of our guests commented as such which when combined with the beautiful views, staff and exceptionally special location means you have something very special at Tunnels that we are sure many couples would feel very lucky to have on their special day. We cannot recommend Tunnels highly enough, thank you for making our day and memories as perfect as they possibly could be.
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Frances Sent on 28/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful coastal venue

Our wedding at Tunnels was the most wonderful day of our lives. Getting married in such an intimate and beautiful location surrounded by the cliffs and the sound of the waves was a dream come true.

Organisation was so smooth from start to finish. Huge thank you to you, Marley, Jacs, Lucy and all the team for making the day so stress free. It just flowed so well, no ask was too big and we didn’t have to worry about anything.

Our guests were wowed by the venue and how unique it is. Despite it being a grey windy day, the sun came out during our views and again during the speeches meaning we had the most beautiful sunset over the sea.

We also loved staying in Runnymede and Woodlands with our bridesmaids and groomsmen and partners. The houses are such high spec - super clean, comfortable and well designed. It made the whole weekend feel like a holiday with all our favourite people.
Meg
Meg Sent on 15/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

This is your sign to book! 🥹 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I wish we could rate this higher than 5* - Wow wow wow. I do not know where to begin.

That truly was the best day of our lives. You and your team completely exceeded all of our ideas/ expectations of how our wedding day would pan out - I didn’t know it was possible to feel that relaxed throughout my own wedding day -nothing felt too much of a bother and ran so smoothly. Everything was absolutely perfect - the venue, the food, the atmosphere, the staff especially - 11/10.

A big thank you to Marley for being so amazing at getting back to all of my crazy number of emails, and doing so so promptly, it kept me reassured throughout the whole build up. No question was ever a silly question, you went above and beyond to ensure our wedding would include everything we wished for. So thank you so so much.

Jacs, wow, it felt like you were part of the bridal party! From coming in the morning of and sitting with me to talk through every detail, not letting me worry about a thing, to then putting on my wedding shoes for me (TWICE!), fetching me my own platter of canapé food after realising I had not eaten yet, and check ins right up until the handover to the lovely Lucy. All of our guests were saying what an amazing and lovely co-ordinator you are, so thank you.

Lucy you were amazing, you checked in to ensure all our ideas were going to plan, even during the evening chaos! You made me and all of our guests feel so at ease and allowed us to change plans even at the very last minute without any stress (not doing the last dance etc). Thank you so so so much!

Big chefs kiss to all the chefs, there was not a hungry belly in sight! Everyone was complementing how gorgeous the food was!

Overall, thank you all for all of your patience, as I am aware I am forever running behind, and despite it causing all of our timing plans to completely run over, you kept the sea of calm atmosphere going!

We want to do it all over again! We will be back on our anniversary for sure 🩵

-Meg & Alex
Sept 11th 2026
🌊🐚🦭
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Tyla Sent on 13/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Tyla and Dan

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding day at Tunnels Beaches. From start to finish, everything was absolutely incredible, and the whole team went above and beyond to make sure our day ran smoothly and effortlessly.

With so many different suppliers coming into the venue, including our saxophonist, cake maker and DJ, we were amazed by how much the Tunnels Beaches team organised and coordinated for us on the day. It meant we could completely relax, enjoy ourselves and soak up every moment, knowing everything was being taken care of behind the scenes.

We loved every single minute of our wedding day, from getting ready in the beautiful accommodation at The Courtyard and Bath House, right through to our final drinks at the bar. The venue itself is truly stunning and made the perfect setting for such a special day.

And the food… absolutely delicious! Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing everything was.

A huge thank you to the entire Tunnels Beaches team for helping make our wedding day so magical and memorable. We will forever look back on our day with the biggest smiles and couldn’t recommend Tunnels Beaches enough to anyone looking for the most incredible wedding venue.

Thank you, Tunnels Beaches, for everything!
Kate
Kate Sent on 13/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue ever!!!

This truly is the best venue we have ever seen which gave us by far the best day of our lives!

We truly had the best time ever and would recommend it 10000 times over to others who are thinking about getting married here.

From the wedding managers, front of house staff, kitchen staff, chefs and housekeeping, it was an absolute dream to work with you all creating our favourite day. 

From when we first viewed the venue two years ago, we fell in love with it and were never ever going to get married anywhere else. We will never be able to forget first walking through the tunnel for the first time and seeing the venue in full, truly breathtaking! The booking process and organisation has been easier than we could have imagined. The communication from start to finish has been perfect with a special shoutout to Marley and Jamie for their outstandingly quick email replies when we had our numerous queries and questions!

The accommodation and night before food (incredible Paella, cooked outside!!) provided the perfect setting to get each of our families together before our Wedding Day. Everyone is still talking about the paella now!

The venue itself cannot be put into words, imagine everything you dream about and Tunnels Beaches is more. Some people say that perfection cannot be achieved but our Wedding Day at Tunnels Beaches was perfect in every single way possible. I only hope that many more couples make the choice to get married at Tunnels because there truly is no other venue that can live up to expectations. The accommodation is an absolute dream and to be able to stay with all your family under the same roof before the day was also a dream.

The communication in the morning and the day itself was super chilled and easy and exactly what we were looking for, staff went through things with us throughout the day but also, in the most chilled way possible. The vendors we booked (through the recommendations on your website) were outstanding as well and all seemed to know each other which was super cute and again, added to the chilled atmosphere.

All our family are still talking about the day today and all have said it was their favourite day ever too and that is a testament to the venue. We are actually trying to persuade our non-married family and friends to get married there so we have the chance to come back but I don’t think they’ll need much persuading!

They say you never forget your Wedding Day and my gosh we never will. Best. Day. Ever.

We will never be able to thank you enough but again, thank-you for letting us get married at our dream wedding venue which we will be talking about forever !! So much so we got a tattoo of your venue logo!! 

The venue is truly breathtaking and I don’t know how anybody would ever view it and not end up getting married here. Our friends are still coming up to us now saying when they walked through the tunnel for the first time they were blown away. They have also called the day faultless throughout.

Thankyou again, so so so so much. We will be forever grateful to you all!

Kate & Fran 20/08/2026
Kayleigh
Kayleigh Sent on 23/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking


Everything we wanted from our dream wedding…Tunnels provided.

The whole day was perfect from start to finish. The scenery was breathtaking and we had so many comments from guests saying it was the best wedding view they had ever seen. We still can’t believe how lucky we were to get married here.

The staff were attentive, friendly and so organized. They were always on hand to help with absolutely anything. The coordinators took away all stress on the morning of the wedding and we hardly had to think about any organization throughout the day.

The food was amazing. It was a BBQ so it was really social and a bit different to a normal 3 course meal. There was so much choice and everyone said they loved it! The ice cream for dessert was 10/10.

Accommodation was absolutely perfect. So convenient being attached to the venue and all the rooms and common rooms were everything we needed.

Couldn’t recommend Tunnels enough. It was an absolutely magical day!
Laila
Laila Sent on 19/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A place that's heaven on earth literally!!!

I honestly cannot put into words just how breathtaking this venue is. From the moment we first saw it, we knew it was somewhere truly special, but experiencing it on our wedding day was beyond anything we could have imagined.

This venue provided the most incredible backdrop for our ceremony, photographs, and celebrations, and every part of the day felt like something out of a dream.

What made us especially happy was hearing how much our guests loved the venue too. So many of our guests even took the time to write about the venue in our guest book. It truly left a lasting impression on everyone who attended.

The whole experience was unforgettable, and we feel incredibly lucky to have celebrated one of the most important days of our lives in such a spectacular place. Tunnel Beaches will always hold a very special place in our hearts, your staff was incredibly helpful! our wedding manager was very thorough and cant believe everything went just perfect.
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Fiona Sent on 18/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing day!

From the moment we saw Tunnels we knew it was where we wanted to get married.
Thank you so much to you and all the staff at Tunnels Beaches. We had the most amazing day; it was everything we could have wished for and more!
Staying in the accommodation the night before gave our family and friends a great space to socialise and relax. The day itself was seamless, the staff were brilliant and so helpful and friendly, the food was incredible, our guests were blown away by the venue saying that it didn’t feel like we were in the UK but felt as though we were aboard with the views and weather.
Honestly we couldn’t thank Tunnels enough for making our day so special and would highly recommend.
Holly
Holly Sent on 12/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Unmatched Venue - Effortless Process and Perfect Day

Often people talk about weddings being stressful to plan, but we found it to be the complete opposite with Tunnels Beaches. Jamie and the rest of the team are so professional and clearly incredibly hardworking. They made the whole process a breeze. The team on the day kept us calm and collected, and were always two steps ahead predicting what we might need next.
The food was exactly what we hoped for, so delicious and my dietary requirements of being coeliac was so well catered for, as well as other requirements of guests. We had such good feedback from guests on the food, people still talk about the evening paella to this day!
We are so glad that we picked Tunnels - the sun setting into the sea as we did our first dance was like something out of a dream, completely magical.
Matt
Matt Sent on 07/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A truly incredible venue!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding venue than Tunnels Beaches.

From the very beginning, the support we received throughout the planning process was exceptional. Organising a wedding can be stressful, but the team made everything feel effortless. Their guidance, attention to detail and willingness to help every step of the way meant we could enjoy the journey knowing we were in safe hands.

A special thank you to Marley, who was fantastic in the lead-up to our wedding, always on hand to answer questions and ensure every detail was covered. On the day itself, Jax and David were incredible. Everything ran seamlessly, allowing us to relax and soak up every moment without worrying about a thing.

The bar and kitchen staff were also brilliant, keeping everyone well fed and watered with excellent food, drinks and friendly service throughout the day. So many of our guests commented on how attentive and professional the whole team were.

And then there’s the venue itself… simply breathtaking. The stunning coastal setting created the most incredible backdrop for our ceremony and reception, and our guests are still talking about how beautiful it was. Every part of the venue exceeded our expectations.

To everyone at Tunnels Beaches, thank you for helping us create the wedding of our dreams. It truly was the best day of our lives, and that’s in no small part thanks to your amazing team. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tunnels Beaches to any couple looking for an unforgettable wedding venue. ❤️
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