The Leaping Trout

(13)
£5,000 - £10,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 85
12 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

The Leaping Trout is a stunning 16th century former public house with converted thatched Devon long House. This venue is a unique place to hold your full wedding. Packages from £5,000. Including accommodation which sleeps 32 people in a selection of 12 beautiful rooms. The Leaping treat boasts spectacular views of the River Exe ,the perfect place for an outside ceremony. A fully functional bar , seating for upto 85 guests. Honey moon suite. Disco area. Sole use of 2 beautiful gardens with outdoor natural pool and hot tub. Use of personal and caters kitchens. Games room and garden games. Midweek packages from £5000 Including 2 nights stay for upto 32 guests. Use of all facilities. Weekend packages from £7500 Including 3 nights stay for upto 32 guests. Use of all facilities. Catering packages from £20 per head. To keep your bar prices low we have the options of providing your own alcohol without corkage charge or use of our supplier powder keg which can fully stock your bar. Full packages from £10,000.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Brian Lord
Thankyou for taking the time to look at The Leaping Trout. We are proud of our establishment after a huge renovation! We have held in the last 2 years an array of beautiful weddings. We offer a unique and relaxed venue which can cater for all your wedding needs. The Leaping Trout is perfect if you fancy something a little different. We can guarantee your big day will be fun , relaxed and truly memorable from start to finish. We would love to invite you to experience this gem for yourselves

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2022
No. of Weddings Hosted
Less than 10
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of The Leaping Trout

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
85
Reception Capacity
120
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
12
Sleeps No. of People
32
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Confetti Permitted
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Fireworks Permitted
Church Within Walking Distance

Wedding Venue Details

Grade I/II Listed Building
Disabled Access
Exclusive Use
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Marquee Permitted
On-Site Parking
Landscaped Gardens
Open Flame Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
Pet Friendly
Water View

Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted
In-house Catering
Hog Roast
Vegan Catering
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Bar
Alcohol Licence

Pricing for The Leaping Trout

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£5,000
Maximum Price
£10,000
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Choice of preferred caterers
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Day before set up available
Furniture included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Couple accommodation included
Guest accommodation included

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£17

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£8,000
Maximum Price
£8,000
Number of Guests Included
85
3 nights accommodation for up to 32 people, Exclusive use of the venue including gardens. Seating for 85 covers including tables cloths, napkins, crockery, cutlery, Use of the fully functioning bar. Dance floor and powerful sound and sound to light systems.

Reviews for The Leaping Trout
(13)

Siobhan
Wedding: November
November 2024
Full review in pictures!
Wow, what a place! We were greeted by Brian the owner, and as we were shown around, our jaws further hit the ground. We had been planning our friends hen party for months and we had hit the jackpot! The rooms were beautiful and the communal spaces huge and catered for everyone. There was real attention to detail and huge character in the property with the log burners lit and an endless supply of logs. As said, we were there for a hen party - the disco area was brilliant.
Kathryn and James
Happy couple married in August
October 2024
Fantastic weekend 🤍
The most beautiful weekend in the idyllic Devon countryside for our intimate family wedding. Every need was catered for, the grounds were perfect for all guests as well as the bedrooms being out of this world. Having the pressure taken off, by having all the finer details dealt with by Jules and Brian made the whole experience so relaxed. Highly recommend. Thanks again 🫶
Bunny Burton
Wedding: October
October 2024
Perfect surroundings, perfect staff, perfect service
Had my sisters wedding here this month, and honestly couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. The staff, particularly Brian and Jules were incredibly professional and went above and beyond in their service, especially when sis has the penchant to be a bridezilla and she couldn't have been happier. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, the venue itself was magical and if the day was anything to go by, they will have the perfect marriage. Thank you so so much for everything 💗
Julia
Happy couple married in August
October 2024
Lovely views for our ceremony
We really enjoyed our ceremony and evening do at the leaping trout . They organized all our catering and alcohol supply behind the bar. A really lovely old building which our guests loved as much as we did.
Katie and Dave
Wedding: October
October 2024
Little touches made a big impact.
The little touches made it a real pleasure to stay here.When we turned up there were a bunch of flowers and cake.As well as a supply of fresh coffee. Lovely soft towels that were nice and big which is a luxury on its own. Brian was more than happy to let is have a Tesco delivery come to the house which made life easier and we could use the bar with our own alcohol. Great location and stunning gardens. We have decided to hold our wedding here next year as we have fallen in love with the place
Sam and Claire
Wedding: August
October 2024
A real chocolate box house!!!
Oh the Leaping Trout was just idyllic. The inglenook fireplaces , old beams and tiled floors are just part of the charm We really never wanted to leave. Brian was ever so friendly and helpful and showed us how everything worked on arrival. The house is a bit of a rabbit warren but we understand the house is extremely old . we loved the wonky room in Duck and the clever use of the Mezzanine floors to house extra guests, kids thought it was so much fun. Loved everything about it 😊
Ingrid B
Wedding: June
October 2024
Beautiful attention to detail
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Leaping Trout. It was so spacious which was perfect for the children. The men spent the whole time in at the bar and in the games room. Comfortable clean rooms all with a gorgeous botanical theme. The BBQ area was a welcome addition and the jacuzzi was a bonus. Plan to stay again next year
Mr and Mrs Campbell
Happy couple married in February
October 2024
Most relaxed wedding ever !
We had a fabulous wedding in February, although the weather was cold it was the perfect winter wedding , we married inside and stayed for two nights giving our family the time to relax , it felt like a family holiday with the bonus of an intimate wedding in the middle, cosy nights by the fire, we filled our own bar and had caterers come and cook for us. Brian was so helpful with all our needs and pointing us in the right direction with some excellent recommendations for supplies. Just perfect
Girls’ Weekends Away
Wedding: December
October 2024
Review
The Leaping Trout – Listed in “Girls’ Weekends Away: The Best Locations For An Escape from Reality”
Alex
Wedding: March
October 2024
Review
Great house for friends and/or family to spend a weekend away. Host was lovely, couldn't recommend highly enough.

Location & Contact Details for The Leaping Trout

Wedding Venue Address

Exeter Rd, Bickleigh, Devon, EX16 8RJ, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Please enter the Leaping trout Bickleigh onto your sat nav

Nearest Town

TIVERTON

Nearest Motorway & Junction

J27 M5

Nearest Train Station

Exeter

Nearest Airport

Exeter

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Leaping Trout?

A wedding where the whole party dresses in inflatable costumes !

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Have the wedding day that's you want not what everyone else wants . It's your big day!

Describe The Leaping Trout in 5 adjectives

Quirky , relaxed , boutique , scenic , charming.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Leaping Trout?

On our beautiful decking next to the stunning river Exe

What’s your favourite canapé?

Rainbow trout and creme fresh and chive vol au vents

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Champagne in the roll top bath !

What is The Leaping Trout most unique feature?

Riverside views

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The opportunity to provide a beautiful venue at an affordable price.
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