Weddings at Florin
Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales, UK
Welsh tradition marries country manor house flamboyance here in Ceredigon at the fiercely romantic Florin. Take exclusive use of this stunning stately home and invite loved ones to join your unique wedding celebration on the west Wales coast. An extraordinary venue, Florin flaunts five acres of enchanting gardens along with wildly attractive country house interiors. Get lost in the romance and put on a party to remember.
Introduction
Set on the stunning West Wales Heritage Coast, just a short drive from the wonderful Poppit Sands, Florin is a unique manor house exuding style, sophistication and singularity. Ideal for couples looking to tie the knot in exclusive private-home surroundings, it boasts bespoke service and plenty of inside and outside space to make all wedding day dreams come true. So, whether you decide on a traditional church wedding in one of the beautiful Welsh churches close by, or would like a private house affair, you can look forward to the finest of celebrations on your most special day.
Inside
This Victorian country manor house has been sensitively brought into the 21st century and has a style and class all of its own. Perfect for weddings, both intimate and all out celebrations can be catered for with style and class. To add a grandiose twist, the conservatory can be shared with the dining room to comfortably seat 50 for a sit-down meal in all seasons. Later on, when the hardiest of your party have eventually decided to retire, seven spacious bedrooms sleeping 14 of your nearest and dearest are spread over two floors, each boasting elegant interiors and views over the manicured gardens.
Outside
The tree-lined driveway on approach to this impressive property will wow your wedding guests and provide a dramatic entrance for the wedding cars. While its enviable location in Ceredigion will leave mouths agape, its secluded, romantic gardens with ornate fountains and secret pathways provide the idyllic backdrop for photographs you will cherish for a lifetime. To make sure all the important people in your life can be a part of your wedding, up to 150 guests can be accommodated in a marquee on the lawn where you can dance the night away with family and friends after the wedding breakfast.
The Facts
- SleepsUp to 14 and accommodates up to 150 day guests
- Alternative group optionsUp to 50 or up to 100 guests
- Bedrooms and bathroomsFor guests staying at the house, the first floor has three double bedrooms each with king-size beds, one with an en suite bathroom with claw-foot bath and shower, and another featuring an en suite bathroom with bath and handheld shower. The second floor has three double bedrooms with king-size beds, one of which has an en suite bathroom with overhead shower. The twin bedroom is also on the second floor, in addition to a wet room.
View bedrooms - FeaturesHot tub, treehouse, library with pool table, garden house with facilities
- PetsTwo well-behaved dogs are welcome
Each pet is charged at £60 per week or part thereof - Arrivals and departuresArrival Day: Friday or MondayArrival Time: 4pmDeparture Time: 10am
- FamilyYes, children are very welcome. One travel cot and one highchair are available.
- PracticalitiesThere is ample parking for 30 cars and more on prior request. Both the dining room and the conservatory at Florin are each licensed for up to 50 guests for a civil ceremony. Marquee hire, portable toilet hire and catering are in addition to the prices quoted.
- Homestay includesGuests staying at the house can enjoy a luxury welcome hamper, board games, marshmallows and a toasting fork, TVs, DVD player, WiFi internet, linen, towels, handmade soaps, fluffy robes, candles, logs and kindling to get you started...House book - your property and destination guideDiscover more little luxuries
- 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.
- RetreatsFrom foraging weekenders to crash courses in cold-water therapy, our bespoke retreats bridge the gap between luxury and back-to-nature philosophies. Create a hand-crafted stay that puts connectivity at the fore.
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Prices & Availability
Ceredigion
Covering a sweeping crescent halfway up the west coast of Wales, this county is the perfect base for a romantic holiday or unique wedding beside the sea. The wedding album options are endless...
Getting there
- On the Map Llanarth is a small village in Ceredigion, Wales, located on the A487 between Aberystwyth and Cardigan, within three miles of both Aberaeron and New Quay.
- By Car Florin is approximately four hours from London, two hours from Cardiff.
- By Train Aberystwyth is half an hour away, and has regular trains from London Euston or Watford Junction using Virgin Trains and taking four hours. Train journeys take four hours from Cardiff, four hours from Manchester, and three hours from Birmingham New Street.
- By Air Cardiff International Airport is 95 miles (just over two hours) from the property.
From the owner
“The gardens are simply exquisite and almost have a romantic ´Alice in Wonderland´ feel to them; from the ornate fountains to the secret gardens and magical pathways entwined with roses, Florin is the perfect base for wedding celebrations in west Wales!”
The house was built back in the 1890s by Lloyd Daniel Lewis the Bishop of Bangor; the curate of Dolgellau and headmaster of the grammar school. A pioneer, he managed schools in Bangor and Brecon and did much to raise the standard of work, raise the number of pupils and was instrumental in helping promising boys get on in life.
Daniel Lewis was known as the first Welsh-speaking Bishop in 200 years, and his own hymn book ‘Emyniadur yr Eglwys’ is still used to this day; we like to think that he wrote some of his beautiful hymns beneath Florin’s own roof! The house later passed hands, and was owned by William Lewis, a local solicitor who was related to the Liverpool based Lewis’s chain of department stores; the very chain that acquired Selfridges of Oxford Street in 1951.
Since 2012 the house has passed into its most recent set of loving hands: our family. When decorating Florin, we wanted to create a fun environment for adults, children and big kids alike. We fused the traditional features of this historical home with some modern and personal touches. It’s perfect for both quiet getaways and hosting big celebrations, and in recent years has made a stunning manor house wedding venue for some very special couples.
The Appleton-Jones Family
Guest Testimonials
We couldn´t have wished for a better venue for our wedding. We had the best day in the most beautiful venue, with the most perfect weather. Florin will now have a very special place in our hearts. Thank you all so much.
Florin was a very happy find for our special event and the owners help and support was tremendous and hugely appreciated. The facilities of the pool table, the hot tub and the garden room were fabulous. I already have a room earmarked for one at home when we finish our home renovations! We had one of our evening meals in the garden room and it felt just like a ski lodge. There are just so many areas that guests can use; for a small group there is always somewhere you can go if you want to have a quiet moment, a chat or a stroll. Equally, others can be having a more gregarious moment in the next room.
Thank you all so very much! Our wedding was perfect; everyone loved the house as much as we did. The catering was outstanding and the conservatory was the perfect setting. We had our evening reception in the cabin, celebrated with local beer, had the most fantastic wedding cake and the local Reverend was so helpful in organising our ceremony; he´s a real character! Everything here at Florin has been thought out so well, nothing was too much trouble. We are sad to be leaving and really hope to be back soon. Thank you for an amazing stay.
Unique extras
From private chefs to luxury at-home spa therapists and adrenalin-fuelled retreats, once you’ve booked your stay we’ll introduce you to our owner-recommended suppliers to create a truly bespoke, memorable escape.
Press
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