Wedding Day Timeline
Wedding Breakfast Menu
As many of you will know, food is one of Dave’s greatest loves! We have therefore tasted a number of dishes to select the delicious menu shown below. Individual menu choices & dietary requirements will be included on the formal wedding invitation RSVPs.
Starters
Scallops, Fennel and Lemon Puree, Chorizo Salsa and Dill infused Oil
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Scallops, Fennel and Lemon Puree, Tomato Salsa and Dill infused Oil (pescetarian)
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Quickes Smoked Cheddar and Leek Tart served with Summer Leaves and Herb Oil (vegetarian)
Mains
Duo of Lamb: Chump of Lamb with Lemon & Thyme, mini Spring Lamb Stew with Slow Roasted Garlic served with Dauphinoise Potatoes and Baby Vegetables finished with Pea Puree and a Mint Jus
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Duo of West Country Chicken – Butter Roasted Breast and Herby Chicken Lollipop served with Galette Potato, Baby Vegetables and Butternut Squash Puree with Thyme Jus
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Courgette Charlotte with Goats Cheese Custard, Parmentier Potatoes and Tomato Coulis (vegetarian)
Dessert
Taste of Devon (trio of desserts):
Devon Apple Cake with Toffee Sauce
Clotted Cream Pannacotta with Strawberry Preserve and Scone Crumble
Dark Chocolate Torte
Travel
We are so grateful that so many of you will be travelling to be there with us on our special day,
so below are some of the easiest and quickest ways to reach the venue:
TRAINS
There are direct trains from London Paddington and London Waterloo to Exeter Central and Exeter St Davids, both of which are a 20 minute taxi away from Powderham Castle.
FLIGHTS
For anyone travelling from up North, or from further overseas, it may be quicker to fly to Exeter Airport, which is a 20 minute taxi away from Powderham Castle. There are cheap domestic UK flights operated by FlyBe.
DRIVING
To avoid small country lanes, take the M5 and exit at junction 30. Turn right onto the A379 and just after you pass the IKEA, take the exit to stay on the A379, and you'll go under the "Welcome To Exeter" bridge. Straight over at the first roundabout, over the Exeter Canal bridges and left at the next roundabout, from where you can follow road signs to Powderham Castle.
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Alternatively, if you want a more scenic route, take the M3, followed by the A303 and A30 which meets the M5 at junction 29. And get your cameras at the ready as you will drive straight past Stonehenge.
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There is parking available in the small village car park, next to the Church, however there are limited spaces. It may be easier therefore to park at the Castle (about a 10 minute walk away) and then carpool/walk down to the Church. The groomsmen will also be on hand to provide lifts between the two venues.
TAXIS
Below are contact details for some local taxi firms to get to and from the venue.
Pre-booking is recommended.
EXE CARS
01392 555555
APPLE TAXIS
01392 666666
NAVIGO TAXIS
01392 341120
ITAXI
itaxiexecutivecars.com
01392 696970
STAR CARS
01392 757525
Accommodation
For those of you who still need accommodation for the Friday and/or Saturday nights, here are some options
(most of which we’ve tried and tested, so let us know if you want any further information)
Chi Restaurant
Five cosy en-suite rooms above a (really good) Chinese restaurant, close enough to stumble home after the wedding reception
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The Devon Hotel
Nearest hotel to Powderham, about a 10 minute drive/taxi away, with air conditioned bedrooms.
We have secured preferential rates for the Saturday night of:
£90 for a Standard Double
£110 for an Executive Double.
To book, please ring reservations on 01392 259268 or email events@devonhotel.co.uk and mention you’re part of the Nissenbaum-Datta wedding party
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Mercure Southgate
Upscale hotel in central Exeter, with an indoor pool
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Jurys Inn
Chain hotel in central Exeter (about a 20 minute drive/taxi away), with ample paid public parking located right next door
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Langstone Cliff Hotel
Located in Dawlish Warren, a 10 minute drive in the other direction away from Exeter. The hotel has sea views, so it is perfect for anyone wanting to make a trip out of it
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AirBnB
There are also a number of AirBnB options in the nearby villages
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Mill Farm
A comfortable B&B just a short 2 minute drive/taxi away from the Castle
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Mercure Rougemont
Accor hotel about a 20 minute drive/taxi away in central Exeter, ideal for those coming by train as it is located across the road from Exeter Central.
We have secured preferential rates of:
£135 for Friday night
£145 for Saturday night.
To book, please ring reservations on 0871 376 9018 or email ha0h6@accor.com and mention you’re part of the Nissenbaum-Datta wedding party
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Hotel Du Vin
Luxury boutique spa hotel in central Exeter
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