'Little Bidlake provided the perfect backdrop to our big day. There was ample room on their beautiful lawn for a large Bedouin tent and our 250 guests, who all had a seated meal with us. Organising the wedding could have felt overwhelming, however Phil and Jo Down provided all the support, thought and attention to detail we needed, and they put us instantly at ease.

Whilst we decided to use an Iranian caterer from London, they were able to recommend an excellent local company who provided the catering staff. They were also able to provide contacts from photographers to a brilliant band, who got everyone dancing. They even arranged a ram roast on the Sunday, which was expertly cooked by Phil, for our guests.

For us, Little Bidlake provided the perfect venue option providing us with the opportunity to have our day exactly as we wanted without the usual constraints of a hotel, but with the support to make it all go smoothly. It goes without saying that it was the best day of our lives, but it was lovely to hear so many guests say it was the best wedding they had been to and some didn't want to leave!' (Zoë Fakouri)





'We were guests here for the wedding, Phil, Jo & the whole family were absolutely fantastic & could not do enough to help us. A fantastic day had by all in this beautiful place.' (David Hudgins London)





'Neither myself or my wife are from Devon but simply chose the area to get married for its outstanding natural beauty. However, what we did not anticipate was the outstanding level of hospitality that we received from all of the Okehampton area local suppliers and in particular Jo & Phil Down.

From the very first point of contact Jo and Phil helped us with all the planning and over the weekend of the wedding, they did so much more than we had expected. Coupled with the stunning location of their farm and beautiful cottages, the whole weekend was something that we will never forget'. (Richard and Heidi - Buckinghamshire)





'Brought 31 friends with 2 babies and 6 dogs to Little Bidlake for a walking holiday over the New Year and had a fabulous time. Cottages fantastic, walking superb, weather mixed (!!) Jo & Phil amazing hosts and Dartmoor as stunningly beautiful as ever. The trip was topped off by an amazing New Year party held in the barn where we all partied to 4 a.m. in the morning.

I will never forget this brilliant holiday with all my walking buddies, many of whom I wont now see following my move to Devon. A big thank you Jo & Phil.....you couldnt do enough for us and it was much appreciated ' (Karen Murray - Devon)





'A very scenic setting which the boys enjoyed - everything we hoped for a farm holiday'. (Helen and Phil - Essex)