Wedding photography and film at Kitley House

Kitley House is a country weddings venue set within a wooded estate on the Yealm estuary in the South West of England, offering exclusive use of a genuine Regency manor house with river views and walled gardens.

A Regency manor house in its own wooded estate on the Yealm estuary south of Plymouth, Kitley House is an exclusive-use property of genuine privacy and beauty — its woodland grounds, river views, and walled gardens creating a setting of rare Devon intimacy.

We find venues like this genuinely rare: the combination of private woodland, open water, and historic architecture gives photographers and filmmakers a richness of light and texture that is hard to manufacture elsewhere. The intimacy of exclusive use means a couple's day unfolds entirely within this Devon landscape, unhurried and uninterrupted, and we would love the chance to document it.

Frequently asked questions about Kitley House

What is it like to get married at Kitley House?

Kitley House offers something genuinely rare: exclusive use of a Regency manor house set within its own wooded estate on the Yealm estuary, south of Plymouth. The combination of river views, walled gardens and ancient woodland gives the whole day a sense of private, unhurried beauty that is hard to find elsewhere in Devon. Couples who choose Kitley House tend to value that feeling of having a truly special place entirely to themselves.

How does the setting at Kitley House work for wedding photography and videography?

A venue like Kitley House is a photographer and videographer's dream to consider: the wooded grounds, the estuary light, the walled gardens and the Regency architecture all offer layered, naturally beautiful backdrops across the whole property. Exclusive use means the estate is yours for the day, so there is real freedom to move between locations without interruption. We would love the opportunity to capture a wedding here, as the variety and character of the grounds lend themselves beautifully to both documentary storytelling and more considered portrait work.

Can we book Big Day Productions to photograph or film our wedding at Kitley House?

Absolutely, we would love to be part of a wedding at Kitley House. We cover weddings across the South West and a venue of this character, set within its own private estate on the Yealm estuary, is exactly the kind of location we are passionate about working in. You are welcome to get in touch with us to check availability for your date and to have a conversation about how we work.

Is Kitley House easy for guests to reach from Plymouth?

Kitley House sits south of Plymouth on the Yealm estuary, so it is within reasonable reach of the city for guests travelling by car. As an estate set within its own woodland, it is a rural location, so most guests will need to plan their journey by road. It is worth coordinating transport arrangements for guests who may not be driving, as the secluded setting is part of its charm.

Are there places for guests to stay near Kitley House?

The wider South Hams and Plymouth area has a good range of accommodation to suit different needs, from countryside guesthouses to hotels in Plymouth itself. As Kitley House is an exclusive-use venue, it is worth asking the venue directly about any on-site accommodation options as part of your planning. We always recommend couples share accommodation suggestions with guests well in advance, particularly for rural Devon venues where rooms can book up quickly.

What makes Kitley House stand out compared to other Devon wedding venues?

Kitley House stands apart through the combination of its Regency architecture, its position on the Yealm estuary and the genuine exclusivity of its wooded estate. Many Devon venues offer beautiful countryside, but few provide the particular intimacy of a private manor house with river views and walled gardens all within one self-contained setting. It is the kind of venue that feels like a discovery, somewhere with real character and a sense of place that gives a wedding day its own distinct atmosphere.