The Lodge has been created to provide everyone with the option of an additional stylish space where they can get ready and entertain their party at a comfortable distance from the farmhouse. It’s available for anyone who wants to take advantage of a private area that is one of the most versatile on the Tythe estate.
‘The Lodge serves as the ultimate space to both get ready before the ceremony and host welcome drinks to guests as they arrive,’ says Tythe owner, Emma Deeley. ‘It’s been created to suit any partner who wants their own place to unwind, get ready with their tribe and soak up those pre-ceremony vibes before welcoming their guests as the day begins.’
Expect a beautifully rustic design in keeping with the wider estate, and particularly the recent refurbishment of the main family Farmhouse. Made entirely of locally-sourced, aged, soft wood on the inside and clad with untreated larch on the outside, it’s immediately reminiscent of a cosy mountain lodge. Inside, you’ll find natural wood-panelled walls, rustic stone and tiling, and, of course, a warming wood burner was a must. But the star of the show is the pull-down bed – yours to use whenever you need it! Carefully selected soft furnishings add character and the signature home-from-home feel that Tythe is renowned for.
‘After 26 years of hosting weddings at Tythe and showing countless couples around, I wanted to ensure that both partners had a dedicated space if they wanted it,’ added Emma. ‘So, they both felt equally important, equally celebrated, and properly looked after from the very start of their day.’
As well as responding to demand from couples for more overnight accommodation on the estate, the arrival of The Lodge also helps solve the tricky problem of the very changeable British weather. Now, on a wet weather day, guests have the added option of serving drinks in The Lodge before moving to the Thatched Barn for the ceremony, without compromising the sense of privacy and rural location that is exclusively theirs for the day.
‘Watch this space,’ says Emma. ‘We have plans to build an itinerary of activities around The Lodge focused on serving locally sourced food, a Whiskey service and games to keep everyone entertained.’
Based on a weekday wedding in January.