Event Information and recommended local services

Hire the whole complex for a few days with family and friends and enjoy a unique relaxed atmosphere in stunning surroundings. We can sleep up to 35 guests in our cottages, help you organise your choice of catering, entertainment and your short break.

Situated close to Exeter and the A30 Little Bidlake is close to most amenities which you will require to organise your special day.

We recommend the following local services who have offered a high quality service to Little Bidlake in the past.

Wedding Ceremonies

We are licensed in 2011 for Civil Ceremonies/Partnerships in our new gazebo on the lawn

Devon County Council Registration Services - 01392 383450

General

Devon Weddings

Hitched - Online Wedding Information and Advice

Country Sports Southwest

Marquees

Claremont Marquees

Devon Marquees

Marldon Marquees

Hatch Marquee Hire

Hooe's Yurts

World Inspired Tents

BBD Marquees

The Devon Marquee Company

Universal Marquees

Bodmin Marquee Hire

Devon Party Marquees

Absolute Canvas

Geo Marquees

Really Good Marquees

Ashley Events

Catering

Dave Wills - Okehampton 07792224591

Hilary Partridge - Crediton 01363 866354

Antonia's Kitchen

Posh Nosh

Dartmoor Inn

Dartmoor Kitchen

Fish for Thought

The English Tea Party

Something Nice - Launceston 01566 773523

Angie's Cornish Catering - Pensilva 01579 362459

Devon Country Cooks - Lifton 01566 780457

The Fox and Hounds - 01822 820206

Any Time Any Where

Mrs Rosie Smith - 07808741901

Tesco Home Delivery

Hog / Ram Roast

Hot Hogs

Flying Pig

Richard Knox - 01647 231447

Martins Butchers - 01837 52114

Mr T BBQ Man - 07999198731

The Spit Roast Specialist - 01409 281959

Astridges - Hog roast pasty

Robyns Roasters - 07752385750

The Cheeky Cow Catering Company - 01404 851233

Florists

Flower Scene

Janes Flowers - Jane Redstone - 01837 840384

A Scent-Sation - 01822 612412

Hair and Beauty

Venus - Kirsty Douglas 07751381267

Quinns Hairdressers - Okehampton

Nails and Beauty Therapy - Katie Banbury 01409211308 / 07967007753

Angel Hair - 01392 425222

Dawn Statham Massage and Reflexology Specialist

The Wedding Face - Zoe Wellicome 01392 661785

First Glance Beauty Studio - Jill Soper 01822 615053

Di Osman - 07971340350

Changing Faces - 01395 562970

Dresses and Menswear to hire

Donalds Mens Wear - Okehampton

Simply Gorgeous - 01566 773363

Wedding Cakes / Sweets

Geraldine Jury - 01837 861414

Liz Dawe - Chocolate Fountain

Crafty Cakes

Daisy Cakes

The Cake Hole

Nicola's Cakes and Puddings - 01837 840478

Brownes Chocolates

Cake Glory - 07515732870 / 07946842483

Fudge-Tastic - perfect for favours

Accommodation nearby

Week Farm - Margeret Hockridge (2.4miles) B&B and S/C Cottages

The Knole Farm - Mavis Bickle (2.3 miles) B&B

East Bowerland - Carole Langman (4.9 miles) S/C Cottages

Burnville Farm - Victoria Cunningham (5.8 miles) B&B and S/C Cottages

Frankaborough Farm - Linda Banbury (9.7 miles) S/C Cottages

Beera Farm - Hilary Tucker (13.2 miles) B&B

Colcharton Farm - Lowenna Edwards (13.4 miles) B&B

East Hook - Ruth Maile (8.7 miles) S/C Cottages

Higher Woodley Farm - Judith Blowey (12.8 miles) B&B

East Raddon - Sylvia Crocker (4.3 miles) B&B

Lobhill Farm - Jane Colwill (2.5 miles) B&B and S/C Cottages

Hunters Moon - John and Diane Ware (1.3 miles) B&B

Jameson House - Janet Rattenbury (1.3 miles) B&B

Oakcroft Farm - Anne Rogers (14.1 miles) S/C Cottages

Old Sowtontown - Ruth Boswell (10.9 miles) S/C Cottages

Great Bidlake Manor - Moya Connell 01837 861704 (0.3 miles) S/C

Meadow View campsite - Gilbert and Anne Simmons 01837 861105 (Opposite Farm)

Glebe Caravan Park - Alison and Graham Young 01837 861261 (1.5 miles)

Bundu - Malcolm Sargent 01837 861611 (3.8 miles)

Fox and Hounds - Frank and Sue Ward 01822 820206 (3.5 miles) B&B

Swallow Barn - Mrs Sue Chaplin 01566 783132 (4.8 miles) S/C Cottages

Royal Oak - Steve and Daphne Dale 01837 861711 (1.3 miles) B&B

Heathergate Cottage - Angela Crocker 01822 820486 (3.1 miles) B&B

Lifton Hall Hotel - 01566 784863 (7.5 Miles) Hotel

Arundel Arms - 01566 784666 (7.5 miles) Hotel

Bearslake Inn - 01837 861334 (2.4 miles) B&B

Dartmoor Inn - 01822 820221 (4.2 miles) B&B

Transport

Geoff Allan - 01837 861551 - 1950 Bentley, 1924 Armstrong Siddeley

Ben Ford Horse and Carriage

Hollywood Limos and Classic Cars

Wed In Style - 01566 785405

A.H. Helicopter 07775533504

Photography/Video

Wiz Francis

Richard Raymont - 01837 54055

Barefoot Photography

Morwenna Photography

Devon Brides Photography

Tatjaana Morton Photography - 07790401032

West Country Video

Howling Basset

Karina Lax

Rebecca Roundhill

Hayley Thorpe

Ian Smith - 07768312371

Snowphoto - 07966309786

Music

Revival - 07813613678/07751693433

Trio Con Brio - 01935 822755

Bulldog Entertainment - 'Cheaper than booking the artist direct'

Guitar Trio - Perfect for gentle background music - Graham Crocker 01837 861355

Harpist - Katie McClaughry 07766642469

Tush - Paul Corner - 01566 782013

Ceilidh Dance - Richard Piney - 01837 840381

Ceilidh Dance - The Eel Grinders - 01837 53754

The Madding Crowd - Folk - 01837 861355

South West Sound and Light - Disco Equipment - 01626 890806

Disco - Millenium Mobile Disco - 01837 811172

Contrast - Adrian and Clive Timms - 01837 861663 / 01837 52286

Jeff Boxall - 01837 861415

Phil Power - PA Systems (Hire for whole weekend) 01409 221874

B.K. Discos

Nik Kiloy

deciBelle - Sam 07833220918 Geoff 07894224489

Nick Coles - Man on fire

Bar

We have a license for functions at Little Bidlake

Taxi

Okehampton Taxis - 01837 53555

Nigels Taxi Cab - 07878891970

Searles Taxi - 07974780273

Toilet Hire

Premier Luxury Loos

Cornwall Conveniences

Andy Loos

South West Loos

Exmoor Luxury Loos

Mobile Fridge Hire

Seven Oaks Refrigeration

Misc

Casino Select - 01626 368275 / 0800 3357848

Ozzy D - Entertainer - 01392 461881

Balloon Creations

The Balloon Saloon - 01837 871270

Jumping Monkeys - Bouncy Castle Hire - 01837 53344

Phoenix Leisure - Activities/Leisure

Venues Direct - Venue Directory service

Devon Cycle Hire

Cholwell riding stable

Beautiful Bunting - 01273 479464