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The Lost Music Hall | Luxury Elopement Wedding Venue | Totnes, Devon

Weddings at The Lost Music Hall

Ipplepen, Totnes, Devon, UK

A bohemian country manor in the heart of south Devon, weddings at The Lost Music Hall are for modern romantics. Set within a secluded South Hams valley on the historic Great Ambrook estate, this luxury wedding venue sets the stage for Champagne-filled revelries and dancing until midnight in the underground cellar club.

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Introduction

Here, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all. Weddings at The Lost Music Hall promise a truly bespoke experience. Civil and humanist ceremonies may be held on site in the orchard, walled garden or the grand music room. Traditionalists can opt for a church ceremony in one of three nearby parishes, each less than ten minutes away, before returning for the reception. You’ll have access to The Lost Music Hall, which seats up to 100 guests, along with use of the communal grounds on the event day. Dine beneath festoon lights and flower-laden tables, bring in a live band or a silent disco, and make the evening entirely your own. Alternatively, opt for a marquee in the meadows, or hire the owner’s neighbouring property, The Lost Manor House, for additional space at an extra fee.

Inside

Enchantment trickles in through huge picture windows, across oak parquet floors, behind Doric columns, and under domed ceilings at The Lost Music Hall. Expect grand proportions, whimsical touches, and an atmosphere of Arts and Crafts creativity. As night falls, take the party downstairs to the underground cellar – a speakeasy-style space with a sound system, lighting rig and smoke machine. More than just a wedding venue, this is also a home for the weekend. Choose a three-day stay and gather your nearest and dearest for a wedding-eve reception, or choose to extend the magic with a full week’s mini-moon. Upstairs, spectacular valley views unfold from the upstairs balcony, while three generous bedrooms each feature two double beds, sleeping up to twelve guests.

Outside

Step outside the ochre façade laced in ivy, and find yourself surrounded by fragrant gardens, ancient trees, and views of the winding Ambrook River. After vows are shared and rings exchanged, toast on the Italianate terrace as the valley fills with the sound of folk music. The grounds bloom with colour and character – from orchards perfect for golden-hour strolls to an inviting azure swimming pool and hidden corners where guests can pause and take in the stillness. There’s also the option to hire a food van – think wood-fired pizzas and artisanal burgers, turning dinner into a festival-style feast that feels relaxed. With on-site parking for up to 65 cars, and the owners living just next door should you need them, your day can unfold with ease and quiet confidence.

The Facts

  • CapacityUp to 110 wedding guests
  • SleepsUp to 12 guests
  • Bedrooms and bathroomsThere are three bedrooms in The Lost Music Hall, each featuring two double beds. The primary suite includes two king-size beds and has an en suite with bath and shower attachment. The other two bedrooms include two double beds each, and share a Victorian-style bathroom with overhead shower. We market the three bedrooms for six guests, but groups of up to twelve are welcome in The Lost Music Hall. It is possible to hire the entire property, comprising both The Lost Music Hall and The Lost Manor, making use of additional bedrooms at an additional cost.
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  • FeaturesThere is a heated outdoor swimming pool (May-September), games room with table tennis and darts and cellar club complete with sound system and smoke machine
  • PetsTwo pets are welcome
    Each pet is charged at £60 per week or part thereof
  • Arrivals and departuresArrival Time: 4pmDeparture Time: 10am
  • PracticalitiesThe Lost Music Hall is a licensed venue, offering couples the choice of a civil or humanist ceremony on-site, or a traditional church ceremony nearby, followed by a celebration at the property for groups of up to 110 guests. This venue provides flexible options depending on your event requirements. As part of your booking you will receive access to The Lost Music Hall for the duration of your stay and communal grounds for the day of your event only. You can opt to hire The Lost Music Hall along with the communal spaces of The Lost Manor House, at an additional fee. This includes access to the entrance hallway, kitchen, drawing room, WC, snug and surrounding grounds, also on the day of your celebration. If additional accommodation in the Manor House is required, please enquire with our team for further information. A marquee in the property´s meadows may be hired for an additional fee of £1500. The property offers on-site parking for up to 65 cars and features a cellar club equipped with a sound system, lighting, and a smoke machine for evening celebrations. The venue is offered on a dry-hire basis, with a full list of trusted suppliers available on enquiry. Please note that music must be turned down by 11:00 pm and switched off by 11:30 pm, with carriages by midnight. A three-night minimum stay is required for all bookings.
  • Homestay includesGuests staying in the property will receive a luxury welcome hamper of local and organic produce, with use of Bramley toiletries, Wellington boots, children´s toys, luxury magazines, wool covered hot water bottles in winter, and logs and kindling to get you started…House book - your property and destination guideDiscover more
  • Private cateringSeeking a celebratory dinner or fully catered escape? Our recommended caterers will work with you to create personalised menus for your stay. Details are shared through our house book on confirming your booking.
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Romantic backdrops abound in the grounds<br /><span>© Spencer Dungey l Love of Mine</span>
Say "I do" within the extensive grounds<br /><span>© Spencer Dungey l Love of Mine</span>

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Please note, availability for this property is to be confirmed by Unique Homestays on receipt of your enquiry

Totnes

Totnes is a bohemian coastal town in the south Devon countryside, where alternative therapies and yogi-types abound. Where the real-life Christopher Robin once lived, this historic market town sits within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Getting there

  • On the Map The luxury elopement wedding venue sits in a hidden valley near Totnes in the South Hams region of Devon, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  • By Car The venue is just over one hour from Exeter, or four from London via the M3 or M5.
  • By Train You can take a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot or Totnes train stations in just under three hours. The Lost Music Hall is 15 minutes away from both stations by car.
  • By Air Exeter Airport is approximately forty minutes away from The Lost Music Hall by car.

From the owner

“We bought the property and moved here in 2019. We have since met many individuals who have connections to the estate, each sharing stories about the house and the families that have enjoyed it as their home. Arthur Graham’s historian and biographer talks fondly about the special atmosphere here, and it does indeed have a tranquil, magical ambience.”

From the owner

There are endless enchanting spaces throughout the venue. The Lost Music Hall itself was a bold addition to The Lost Manor, made in the early 1900s by Arthur Graham. Designed by local architect T. H. Lyon, the building was originally an enormous single-height chapel-like structure with a vaulted ceiling, constructed in part to house an enormous organ that was specially made and shipped from New York.

Graham was a society bachelor who entertained extensively and there are many stories of the guests that enjoyed time here in the hidden valley. I can imagine the gatherings with guests spilling onto the grand Italianate terraces on a summer evening enjoying the view across the grounds with its ancient trees and tiny river. To host bespoke weddings here feels true to the bones of the building.

Holding up the tradition, we've hosted several music events since we’ve been here.  Notably a benefit concert with some amazing folk musicians and a chamber music event as part of a festival organised by Ashburton Arts including a world-class string quartet.

There is a really magical quality here; there are so many myths and stories about the decadent events in the manor and music hall. It is such a wonderful place to come together with friends and family.

The Montgomery Family

Guest Testimonials

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Two weeks after the event, we are still overjoyed by our summer wedding at The Lost Music Hall. The extraordinary venue and its rural setting enabled us to plan a wedding that took our guests on a journey through the Devon countryside, through an elegant mid-century Music Hall, to a characterful cellar for late night dancing.

Thank you one and all for your care, kindness and for sharing your incredible home with us. It is an environment that´s inspired warmth and joy amongst us all. We will treasure these memories. Its been the most magical weekend, the river, the pool, the meadows, the views and the fresh air! Its all been glorious, there´s no where we would have preferred to celebrate our special day. Your hospitality definitely made an amazing event even better.

There is something so special about The Lost Music Hall. I can’t explain how beautiful it is, not only for a get away but to host a wedding that our guests nor us will ever forget. The hosts are incredible and went so far above and beyond our expectations. I truly can’t think of enough nice words to say about them or their home.

There is something so special about the Lost Music Hall. I can’t explain how beautiful it is, not only for a get away but to host a wedding that our guests nor us will ever forget. The hosts are incredible and went so far above and beyond our expectations. I truly can’t think of enough nice words to say about them or their home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you're curious about pet policies, the nearest walkable pubs, or wild swimming spots, we have the answers to common property-specific queries here. For everything else, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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