Our Venues
Priston Mill
Priston Mill was a family run farming business for many years, as well as being a local visitor attraction with tours of the historic Watermill. The Watermill and Tythe Barn were originally part of an agricultural tenancy from the Duchy of Cornwall, held by the Hopwood family, but it was in 1992 when Peter and Christine Hopwood, alongside Andrew Carveth began the transition from farming business to an events and wedding venues business, which would go on to host many special occasions over the years.
In 2005 the catering operation was brought in-house when Andrew Carveth formed PM Hospitality Ltd, specifically to manage the catering at Priston Mill. From the outset the focus was on delivering a high standard of service using quality local ingredients for our clients and since then, the team at Priston Mill have continued to earn an excellent reputation in Bath and surrounding areas.
Coombe Lodge
Coombe Lodge in Blagdon, North East Somerset, was commissioned by the Will's family. Historically one of Bristol's leading families, they ran the W.D. and H.O. Will's tobacco company in the city, the first UK company to mass-produce cigarettes and one of the founding companies of imperial tobacco. Built over four years, from 1928 - 1932, Coombe Lodge became their family home for over 30 years.
Constructed from distinctive Bath stone, with a Cotswold stone roof, Coombe Lodge was designed as an E-shaped Jacobean house by the distinguished architect Sir George Oatley.
The house later became a further education staff college, before being given a new lease of life in 2009 when it was taken over by Andrew Carveth of PM Hospitality Ltd and sensitively transformed into the wonderful, contemporary venue you see today. Stylish, but relaxed, Coombe Lodge still retains the elegance of its past, including the distinctive limed oak panelling found on the ground floor and staircase. It is a leading wedding venue in Bristol and Somerset.
Rockbeare Manor
Rockbeare Manor in Exeter, Devon was the third venue to join the family in 2015.
It is Grade I Listed and a fine example of a Regency country home which looks as though it has come straight out of a Jane Austen novel. It was built in about 1760 for Sir John Duntze, an Exeter woollen merchant and banker, but since 1855 it has been within the same family, passing from generation to generation.
In more recent years Rockbeare Manor found itself on the Historic England At Risk Register and was in urgent need of repair and renovation.
The extensive restoration and sensitive renovations commenced in September 2015 and within nine months the events and wedding venue was pristine, and ready to welcome its first guests.
Henlade House
Taunton, Somerset - Launching Spring 2026
The newest addition to our gorgeous collection of venues, Henlade House proudly stands on a resplendent hillside with far reaching views. Built in the early 1800s, this exquisite Regency mansion was designed to impress — with a sweeping staircase, high ceilings, and grand windows that frame the breathtaking Somerset countryside.
Formerly known as The Mount Somerset, this much-loved landmark is about to begin an exciting new chapter.
We’re busy breathing new life into the house — reimagining every space and detail to create a stylish new venue for weddings and events in Somerset.
As it reclaims its original name and character, Henlade House will open in Spring 2026, blending period features with contemporary design and the exceptional service that we are known for.
For enquiries please contact events@henladehouse.co.uk
