Millbrook weddings bringing home the bacon

Millbrook Cottages have not only benefited from a recent and massive growth in the number of people who are prepared to travel to Devon to get married, but also from a belief that this might be south west Englands equivalent to Gretna Green. Having quickly established a reputation for itself as one of the places in the UK to stage a Runaway Wedding, Millbrook has been able to fine-tune everything it now offers to the bride-and-groom - from the service in the Summer House to the honeymoon options at its various holiday cottages. But the latest innovation may be one that will surprise everyone Because Millbrook has just installed a Pig Pod as the place where the bride can make her final preparations before emerging to say I do. Not surprisingly, for a venue where attention to detail and five star facilities are the norm, the Pig Pod actually turns out to be a beautiful, hand-made timber pod, made in Devon. Purpose built for Millbrook, the pod has been lovingly crafted and now offers a fully insulated, light and airy, and beautifully decorated space where brides can get ready in style. Kate and Bob Boothby have spent the last eight years building-up a portfolio of awardwinning holiday properties - primarily in north Devon - for couples who want to get married, book their honeymoon, or simply enjoy a luxurious five-star romantic break. Its a niche which has resulted in this idyllic spot becoming one of the nations favourite choices for a small and intimate wedding. As Bob Boothby explains, its the right thing, in the right place, at the right time: Devon - especially north Devon - really has something to shout about at the moment. Latest figures show a big leap in the number of weddings held in the county in recent years, and theres a massive growth in the percentage featuring couples from outside of the county. These approved premises weddings, he adds, have helped make north Devon one of the top places in the UK where people are prepared to travel to, to get married. Figures show the number of approved premises weddings in north Devon rose between 2006 and 2012 by 400%. While Millbrook currently caters for a maximum party of 10, the ultimate aim is to hold ultra-romantic ceremonies purely for the bride and groom, with two witnesses. For further details, visit http://www.millbrookcottages.co.uk. Ends For all media enquiries, please contact: Kate and Bob Boothby Tel: 0800 298 22 88 E-mail: kate@millbrookcottages.co.uk