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Highlights

  • Established wedding and events venue operating for more than 20 years.
  • Includes a 6th century chapel and 11th century gatehouse.
  • Accessible to Exeter, Tiverton, the M5 motorway, rail services, and Exeter Airport
  • Historic castle estate with origins dating back to approximately 600 AD.
  • Riverside setting along the River Exe extending to approximately 35 acres.

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  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Space Use
  • Build-Out
  • Available
  • Ground
  • 6,093 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Retail
  • Full Build-Out
  • 30 Days

Bickleigh Castle presents a rare opportunity to lease an established wedding and events venue of significant historic character in the heart of Devon. Available for the first time in more than two decades, the property occupies an extensive riverside estate extending to approximately 35 acres along the western banks of the River Exe. The estate combines a unique collection of heritage buildings, hospitality accommodations, event facilities, and surrounding countryside within a setting that has supported a successful wedding and events business for over 20 years. The accommodation includes the historic gatehouse, a 6th century chapel, owner’s accommodation, commercial offices, guest cottages, event spaces, catering facilities, and leisure amenities. Letting accommodation is distributed across multiple cottages and includes guest rooms together with a dedicated bridal suite. Outdoor features include formal gardens, traditional courtyards, riverside access, a tennis court, croquet lawn, guest parking, and a wedding pergola for outdoor ceremonies. Located approximately four miles south of Tiverton and around ten miles from Exeter, the property benefits from access to the A361 and M5 motorway network, together with nearby rail connections at Tiverton and Exeter and access to Exeter International Airport. The combination of established trading history, extensive grounds, hospitality accommodation, event infrastructure, and regional accessibility offers an exceptional platform for an experienced operator seeking a destination events and hospitality venue.

  • Use Class: D2
  • Space is an outparcel at this property
  • Common Parts WC Facilities
  • Various properties within grounds.
  • Tennis Court
  • Fully Built-Out as Specialty Space
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Guest accommodation is provided.
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Build-Out Available
Ground 6,093 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Retail Full Build-Out 30 Days

Ground

Size
6,093 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Full Build-Out
Available
30 Days

Ground

Size 6,093 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Retail
Build-Out Full Build-Out
Available 30 Days

Bickleigh Castle presents a rare opportunity to lease an established wedding and events venue of significant historic character in the heart of Devon. Available for the first time in more than two decades, the property occupies an extensive riverside estate extending to approximately 35 acres along the western banks of the River Exe. The estate combines a unique collection of heritage buildings, hospitality accommodations, event facilities, and surrounding countryside within a setting that has supported a successful wedding and events business for over 20 years. The accommodation includes the historic gatehouse, a 6th century chapel, owner’s accommodation, commercial offices, guest cottages, event spaces, catering facilities, and leisure amenities. Letting accommodation is distributed across multiple cottages and includes guest rooms together with a dedicated bridal suite. Outdoor features include formal gardens, traditional courtyards, riverside access, a tennis court, croquet lawn, guest parking, and a wedding pergola for outdoor ceremonies. Located approximately four miles south of Tiverton and around ten miles from Exeter, the property benefits from access to the A361 and M5 motorway network, together with nearby rail connections at Tiverton and Exeter and access to Exeter International Airport. The combination of established trading history, extensive grounds, hospitality accommodation, event infrastructure, and regional accessibility offers an exceptional platform for an experienced operator seeking a destination events and hospitality venue.

  • Use Class: D2
  • Fully Built-Out as Specialty Space
  • Space is an outparcel at this property
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Common Parts WC Facilities
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Various properties within grounds.
  • Guest accommodation is provided.
  • Tennis Court

Property Facts

Total Space Available 6,093 SF
Property Type Hospitality
Property Subtype Hotel
Building Size 6,093 SF
Year Built 1300

About the Property

Bickleigh Castle is a historic hospitality and events property located in Bickleigh, Devon. The estate extends to approximately 35 acres and includes an 11th century gatehouse, a 6th century chapel, guest accommodation cottages, owner’s accommodation, commercial offices, event facilities, gardens, guest parking, and land comprising pasture, woodland, and frontage to the River Exe. The property is situated approximately four miles south of Tiverton and approximately ten miles south of Exeter with access via the A361 and M5 motorway network and connections to nearby rail stations and Exeter International Airport.

Features and Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • On-Site Bar
  • Meeting Event Space

Attachments

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  • Listing ID: 41775367

  • Date on Market: 2026-08-17

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: Bickleigh Castle, Bickleigh EX16 8RP

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