Frankly, this week has been weird weather wise.
Monday was hot & sunny – cropped trousers, pumps, linen top & shades. Tuesday was cold and wet – jeans and heavy Barbour jacket & boots. Wednesday was hot & sunny – back on with the summer outfit & shades. Yesterday was cold and wet – back on with the autumnal wear. Frustrating!! And quite depressing. However, yesterday wasn’t all bad. I drove up to Otterburn, about 30 miles north-west of Newcastle, to visit the gorgeous, quirky and romantic Woodhill Hall. It was my first visit there and I it was worth the drive out.
Woodhill Hall, a 300 year old Georgian manor house beautifully converted into a 30 bedroom luxury private wedding venue, is the brainchild of Corrinne and Chris Knight. Nestled in trees just outside of the village of Otterburn, Woodhill Hall has to be in my top five favourite unique Northumbrian wedding venues. It is set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside and offers couples the opportunity to hire the hall for 2-3 days and literally “take over” the place. Each room is uniquely decorated and named. It almost feels like I’m flicking through a Cole & Son Wallpaper book when I look through the photos of each room – just love the big bold patterns that Corrinne has brought together. I love the detached Carriage House and the Grilikota BBQ Lodge – not sure I know of any other venue that can boast having a BBQ lodge that can seat up to 30 people!
The rooms are all so unique and quirky – just up my street – and in the grounds I found lots of interesting things including a Shepherd’s Hut on wheels and a suit of armour! In the Walled Garden is a gorgeous double Tipi – which seems to melt into the surroundings. Although it was pouring down the day I went to visit, I thought it was magical, its own little hideaway!
We are delighted to say that we are now a preferred supplier of wedding bunting for their gorgeous Tipi and cannot wait to decorate the tents, along with events company Flawless Weddings and Events with their super finishing touches and quirky props for hire. We are going to have a lot of fun at this venue!
If you want to see it for yourself, pop up to their Open Day on Monday 26th May 2014 – from 1-4pm. Contact Woodhill Hall for further details.
Here are just a few of our photos from our rainy day – yet it still managed to impress..
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