Burgh Island with sea in the background

Luxury Wedding Venue Near Salcombe

A divine location in sunny and spectacular Devon, Salcombe is a lovely coastal location and charming resort town perfect for wedding celebrations. Seeking out the most magical Salcombe wedding venue can be a struggle. You’ll want somewhere that combines gorgeous views, a magical experience, and enough space for you and your guests to make an everlasting impression. Embark on the next chapter of your life in the most extravagant wedding venue in Salcombe: Burgh Island. 

Surrounded by sparkling ocean and glistening sands, this dreamy vista offers newly weds the most wonderful experience as they say “I do”.

Stunning place to get married near Salcombe

A truly spectacular wedding venue in Salcombe, Burgh Island Hotel is the perfect location to begin the next chapter of your life surrounded by those you love. 

We invite our loved-up couples and up to 50 guests to utilise the expanse of the hotel for their most special day. Booking Burgh Island will ensure you and your wedding guests have access to 25 of our wonderfully unique rooms, each boasting its own character, impressive sea views and comfortable amenities. Inside the hotel you’ll also find an abundance of things to do with some incredible restaurants within our island confines, croquet, snooker and tennis available onsite, and wellness facilities available for a relaxing treatment prior to your ceremony. 

To make your special day as magical as possible at our Salcome wedding venue we offer our love birds the opportunity to create a bespoke ‘signature cocktail’ curated by our talented bar staff and served on your wedding day. Whatsmore, we will provide guests with the charming recipe cards as a thoughtful keepsake to remember the day forever and recreate the tipple at home.  

Host in the grand and elegant ballroom, or dance and jive your way down to our Art Deco Palm Court Lounge. There we will provide magnificent entertainment such as Murder Mystery players and London-based cabaret that will surely wow your guests. Dance the night away under the stars on our outdoor dance floor surrounded by the sounds of lapping waves and the laughter of loved ones. The bar closes at midnight, with the option to extend to 2am, so there’s no reason for the Foxtrot to stop!

Wedding packages for your special day

Our Salcombe wedding venue is available for exclusive use from Sunday to Thursday from £20,000 or from Friday to Saturday from £46,000. Our wedding packages include delicious locally-sourced dishes, entertainment, drinks packages, spectacular views and more. Please get in touch to discuss your big day. 

Friday and Saturday bookings have a 2 night minimum hire requirement. We can offer one-night bookings on every other night (except bank holidays), subject to availability. Additionally, we will provide support with advance planning, menu tasting, supervision and advice on your music and entertainment plans, parking on the mainland, transport across the beach and priority check in for the wedding couple and their parents to ensure the smooth running of your perfect coastal wedding.

Hire the whole island

Enjoy the privacy of the whole island and fall further in love on your special day. You’ll fall asleep to the magic of the waves against the shore, wake up to the sights of the sea from your private room and complete your evening with a cocktail in hand gazing lovingly at your guests from our Art Deco bar.

In the days to follow you can freely explore the island and make the most of the ocean, the sand and the sun, as well as all the activities available on the island.

A wedding venue like no other

The perfect wedding venue in Salcombe, Burgh Island Hotel could not be more incredible. Steeped in almost 100 years of history, the hotel’s lavish Art Deco interior will transport you back to the swinging 20s and 30s and invite you to jazz and jive your way through the bar and party till your feet hurt, celebrating your special day surrounded by celebration and excitement. 

On the island you’ll have access to a choice of delicious fine-dining experiences, such as the Grand Ballroom, and our famous Nettlefold restaurant, trying incredible traditional British cuisine surrounded by sights of the coast. Or perhaps try the equally delicious The Pilchard Inn, a little island gem showcasing a fabulous menu of locally-sourced produce. 

The hotel and island is home to an abundance of fabulous facilities to take advantage of. Our Ballroom hosts a selection of fantastic events, including your first dance, murder mystery events, lavish dinners, and of course, balls opulent evening wear is a necessity. Alternatively, explore the wider island and enjoy a game of croquet, tennis or snooker, or work your way through the cocktail menu in our Art Deco bar. Not to mention the sea quite literally on your doorstep, ready to be explored and enjoyed alongside the Devon sunshine.

Conveniently located near Salcombe

Just 30 minutes (13 miles) away from Salcombe is your extravagant wedding venue: Burgh Island. We can be found just a moment away from Bigbury-on-Sea where you’ll be invited to  board our iconic sea tractor and ride over the lively waves to your incredible wedding location. Presenting the perfect first impression for your guests. 

Alternatively, if you or your guests are arriving by train, the nearest stations are Totnes, Ivybridge and Plymouth. If you’re flying in to say “I do”, the nearest airport is in Exeter and if you’re planning on arriving in style, please contact our reception to arrange arriving on our helipad.