All About Us
And Our Fabulous Team
Nestled in a gorgeous North Devon valley, Millbrook is a stunning 32-acre estate offering four luxury holiday cottages and elopement weddings in our gorgeous summer house. But it’s also home sweet home for us – Kate, Bob, our daughter Iszi, and son Louie. We first laid eyes on Millbrook in the summer of 2004 and instantly fell in love with its beauty. It needed a lot of TLC, but we saw a challenge we couldn’t resist.
Our love affair with Millbrook truly began when we moved in, in 2005. In 2010, we were lucky enough to be the first couple to marry in the summer house, and that’s where our passion for elopement weddings started! Ever since, we’ve been devoted to making Millbrook a place of charm, peace, and beauty, constantly working to enhance its magic.
In 2016, we added Tree Top Escape, a luxurious hideaway in the treetops, offering intimate weddings for up to 14 guests.
So whether you’re here for a romantic getaway, a runaway wedding, or just a peaceful retreat, we hope you’ll fall in love with Millbrook as much as we did!
Meet Meg, Justine and Nicola
At Millbrook Estate, our small but dedicated team of wedding coordinators is here to make your day as relaxed and special as possible.
Meg is your main point of contact and always just a phone call away – ready to help with planning, questions, and last-minute details. Nicola takes care of weddings at Tree Top Escape and often supports at Millbrook too, ensuring everything runs smoothly with her calm and friendly approach. On the day itself, Justine is there to assist with all the little touches – from pinning buttonholes to calming nerves – so everything feels effortless.
As a close-knit team, we’re passionate about offering personal, kind and non-judgemental support, making sure your wedding is truly your own – and truly magical.
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Tree Top Escape
Tree Top Escape was purpose-built in 2016 and, while part of the wider Millbrook Estate, it has its own private driveway and entrance, offering total seclusion for your special day.
This is more than just a wedding venue – it’s a complete wedding experience. At the heart of Tree Top Escape is a luxurious treehouse, perched high on stilts, with sweeping countryside views and a calming, contemporary interior for your mini moon stay.
Couples exchange their vows in The Nest – a beautifully designed, glass-fronted ceremony space that feels both intimate and unforgettable.
With 5-star accommodation for up to four guests, Tree Top Escape is a private retreat perfect for mini-moons and relaxed celebrations. The venue can host intimate weddings for up to 14 guests, combining privacy, luxury, and nature in the most magical way.
Tree Top Escape
Awards
Since 2005, Millbrook Cottages and Estate have proudly competed in the Tourism Awards, earning recognition for excellence in every category we’ve entered. Over the years, we’ve achieved GOLD seven times, including the title of Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year for the South West of England in 2023 and Dog-Friendly Business of the Year in 2024.
We are equally proud of our success as an elopement wedding venue, consistently celebrated for our dedication to creating unforgettable intimate weddings. This year, we were honoured to receive SILVER for Wedding Venue of the Year at the Devon Tourism Awards 2024, adding to our recent win as Intimate Wedding Venue of the Year at the South West Wedding Awards 2024.
Our past achievements also include being named South West Wedding Awards Country Venue of the Year in 2021 and Country Wedding Venue of the Year by the West Country Wedding Awards in 2018.
The Devon Tourism Awards have recognised us for both our accommodation and environmental efforts, with awards for Best Self-Catering and Dog-Friendly Business of the Year in 2018, as well as accolades for Environmental Responsibility. Other highlights include the ROSE Award from Visit England in 2017 for excellence in customer service and two Silver Awards at the Visit England Awards for Excellence in 2011 and 2015.
Most recently, we’re delighted to share that we have once again received the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, a reflection of our consistently glowing guest reviews and the loyalty of those who stay with us.
These achievements reflect the passion and hard work of our incredible team, the loyalty of our wonderful guests, and the trust of the couples who choose us to host their most important day. We are immensely grateful to everyone who has supported us on this journey, and we look forward to creating even more magical moments for years to come.
Funding
In February 2025, we received funding through the Business Boost 2 programme, supported by Torridge District Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This funding is helping us run targeted Google Ads campaigns to complement and strengthen our own SEO efforts.
