General informationTerms and conditons
Weddings can take place on any day of the week. Saturday weddings must be for a minimum of 60 people.
Booking your wedding
A written confirmation must be received, together with an address and full contact details. Arrangements must be finalised one month in advance, an estimate will be prepared and full payment will be required 14 days before the event. Final numbers must reach the hotel at least 48 hours in advance; this number will be charged in full, or greater if numbers increase. For numbers less than 50 guests, a £400 deposit will be required at the time of booking, and for 50 plus, at least £700 will be required. The timing of the ceremony must be agreed with the hotel at the time of booking. Credit terms are not available for weddings.
Food and drink
The hotel reserves the right to supply whatever food, drink or services that may be required, except for pre-arranged wedding cakes. The import of the clients own food or drink is not an option, and corkate arrangements are not available.
Accommodation
Subject to a minimum number of 50 adults attending the reception and wedding breakfast, free overnight accommodation is offered for the bride and groom, in a Headland sea view en suite room (with buffet breakfast included). At certain times of the year, sea view Headland and Budget rooms can also be booked at a discount. All accommodation is subject to availability and the agreement must be confirmed at the time of booking the event. Separate accommodation terms and conditons apply, please ask for a copy or see the main Hotel website.
Your exclusive venue
If agreed at the time of booking, the hotel can be reserved for exclusive use (except The Terrace Restaurant). Such arrangements shall be deemed to be reciprocal and the party will use the hotels facilities for all catering and hospitality for the full period of the booking.
Clients responsibility
The client shall be responsible for the behaviour of their guests and any damage to hotel property, including theft and water damage. Guests should not be excessive or rowdy, and offensive or illegal behaviour will not be tolerated. Consideration must be shown to other guests and our staff; we reserve the right to recover from the person making the booking any discretionary compensation payment or discount we may have to pay to other guests, as a result of your actions or members of your party.
Personal belongings
Personal belongings are the responsibility of each individual and any valuables can be left in the Reception safe. We accept no liability whatsoever for any accident, loss or damage to your property, unless such loss is demonstrably due to our negligence. We cannot be held responsible for the failure of public services (e.g. water, gas, electricity etc.) or for any disturbance beyond our control. In all cases, except personal injury or death, our liability to you for the total of all claims arising out of your event with us is limited to the cost of the booking.
Disabled access
In order to accommodate guests with limited mobility we have disabled parking bays, ramped access to the front door, a lift and some wheelchair-accessible rooms with walk-in showers and wide doors. If you require assistance please contact us to discuss requirements prior to your stay.
Supplements and extra charges
If the numbers attending your wedding breakfast are 60 adults or less, then a £300 supplement will be incurred for the main restaurant. If you do not have your wedding ceremony at the hotel and/or your evening buffet is less than £14 per head, a room hire charge of £300 will be incurred for the Ballroom. For late amendments (changing the table plan that results in re-printing, table and room decorating, secretarial and IT assistance) a charge will be made to cover secretarial costs.
Licenses
The hotel has been licensed as a venue for civil marriages since 1995. The hotel has a full liquor licence and is also licensed for public entertainment for up to 300 guests. Evening entertainment must finish by midnight and the bar will close at this time. An application for extensions or variations to the licences will incur an additional charge.
Cancellation
Any cancellation, postponement or significant changes in arrangements must be confirmed in writing. Deposits will only be refunded, less administration costs, once the date has been rebooked for a similar event. If the cancellation occurs within one month of the date, the client shall be liable for 90% of the anticipated facilities booked - if the date is resold the charges will be off set. If the cancellation occurs within 2 to 5 months, 60% will be charged, and if within 6 to 12 months, 30%.
Validity of prices
Prices for the current year are as agreed in writing. For bookings made more than 12 months in advance, prices may increase to reflect increased costs outside the hotels control. Changes in any tax legislation will affect prices. E & OE.
The hotel reserves the right to refuse any booking.
