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Last update: January 2025

Bassmead Manor Barns in Cambridgeshire is a truly romantic setting for your special day. The venue’s unique mix of historic features and contemporary style perfectly blend to provide a stunning backdrop to your wedding day.

Couples are invited to tie the knot in the 300-year-old Rickety Barn, a lovingly restored traditional timber barn with solid oak beams and wrought iron chandeliers. In the warmer months, couples can also choose to tie the knot outdoors in The Thatched Bower.

After the ceremony, enjoy reception drinks in the modern Moat Barn, spilling out onto the landscaped gardens to mingle amongst the venue’s resident peacocks. Enjoy your wedding breakfast in the Bridge Barn a light-filled space with views across the gardens and moat. Its delicate, neutral colour scheme gives you the opportunity to create your own style on a blank canvas.

Food and drink at Bassmead Manor Barns is not just a meal but an immersive experience you’ll share with your guests. For a standout main course, why not opt for sharing boards served as a family-style feast for all to dig in and enjoy? And for the evening, enjoy wood-fired pizzas made fresh before your guests or vibrant street food cooked outdoors. Serve showstopping drinks that complement your menu, from sustainably sourced wines to celebratory reception drinks and showstopping signature cocktails.

Bassmead’s flexible, à la carte menu provides endless opportunities to combine dishes to create a dining experience that showcases your unique personality. And, if you’re looking for something more bespoke, their team would be delighted to collaborate with you on designing your dream menu.

The on-site team take great pride in providing exceptional service to you and your guests. Their expert team will be with you every step of the way, offering personalised guidance during the planning process and ensuring everything unfolds seamlessly throughout your event.

After dancing the night away, newlyweds can spend the night in Dove Cottage – your very own honeymoon cottage. For your closest friends and family, Appletree Cottage features seven guest bedrooms. Enjoy a breakfast together the following morning to share stories of a wonderful day.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Historic
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Bassmead Manor Barns

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Laura
Laura Sent on 11/11/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Summer wedding at Bassmead

WOW! What a day! It truly was everything we ever hoped for! Thank you Bassmead!

From beginning to end, the staff at Bassmead were attentive and kind. They supported us with planning our dream day and boy did it all come together! A truly unforgettable day!
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Beccy Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding venue

Bassmead truly is the most enchanting venue for a wedding. We couldn't have wished for a more ideal backdrop for our special day. The barns, exquisite interiors, breathtaking gardens, and even the peacock all contribute to the venue's charm.
From the moment we toured the venue, we were struck by the kindness and friendliness of the entire Bassmead team. They are incredibly dedicated and go above and beyond to make your day as memorable as possible.
We were incredibly lucky to have Ally as our wedding manager, and she was nothing short of amazing! She consistently exceeded our expectations to help us realize our vision. No request was too great for Ally; she was always available via phone or email throughout the planning stages. Her expertise and knowledge were evident in how she meticulously organized every detail. The setup on our wedding day was flawless and matched our vision perfectly.
The wedding food was outstanding! Many of our guests commented on how delicious the wedding breakfast was. They took great care to accommodate all allergies and dietary restrictions, and the presentation was exquisite.
The dedicated team at Bassmead played a crucial role in ensuring we had the most incredible day of our lives. Thank you Bassmead!
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Rhian Sent on 15/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue

From the moment Julie showed us around Bassmead, I was head over heels in love. There was never a doubt in my mind that I had found the dream venue for the day I had been planning my whole life. The passion the Bassmead team have for their job and their venue is inspiring and infectious, and although they have hundreds of weddings a year, we felt as if we were the only people to ever marry there. The attention to detail and excitement from Julie, Leah and Jade, as well as the rest of the team for our special day made it perfect. Nothing was too much trouble and the day exceeded our expectations. From getting ready in the boudoir, to our ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast, evening reception and our loved ones staying in Appletree Cottage, everything was faultless. We had a lovely nights sleep in Dove Cottage and a special breakfast with family back in Appletree cottage before we went home. All of our guests were in love with the venue. The support and communication from Leah once she was allocated to us was amazing and everything was handled with efficiency and excitement for us.

Don’t hesitate, just book your day here. You won’t regret it!
Eloise
Eloise Sent on 03/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Very professional, super helpful. Leah our coordinator is amazing & lovely.
Jess
Jess Sent on 28/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue

We are so glad we picked Bassmead for our venue. It’s such a beautiful place in a lovely setting and was perfect for us. We loved the boudoir for getting ready too. Special thank you to Leah, our event manager, who was very patient and helpful through the planning stage and was amazing on the day. The food and drinks are high quality and you know you don’t have to worry about a thing on the day, the staff are fabulous
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 16/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical wedding venue

We got married at Bassmead Manor Barns last week and it was an absolutely perfect day. We cannot speak highly enough of Bassmead. The venue is stunning, rustic, warm, cosy, and so pretty with all the fairy lights. It is the perfect place to get married and have your reception all in one place. The Rickety Barn is beautiful and as soon as we saw it on a show-round we knew that was the place we wanted to get married. But Bassmead would not be the same without the staff - Annette, our co-ordinator, we cannot ever thank you enough. You have been an absolute pleasure to have planned our wedding with, from giving us advice, helping us with suppliers, keeping us organised and on track and helping us think of things we would never have thought of ourselves. On the day you were the one to ensure everything ran smoothly, from the minute me, my mum and bridesmaids arrived to get ready until the end of the night. You are an amazing person and helped keep our wedding day stress free and running smoothly. We are so grateful that you were our co-ordinator and you played a huge part in our day. Everything at Bassmead was incredible - the food, the staff and the venue itself including Dove cottage and Appletree Cottage so that our family could stay the night and have a delicious breakfast the next day. We didn't want to leave the morning after our wedding and Bassmead will have a very special place in our hearts for the rest of our lives.
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Louise Sent on 15/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever

My son had his wedding here this week. It was incredible, a 10 out of 10 from start to finish. Everything was so chilled and ran like clock work. The staff were excellent and we found the whole site to be very children friendly. We had 11 kids who absolutely loved the entire day. We had the crazy golf which kept them busy in the afternoon and had a kids corner with a tipi and books and toys in the main barn for the dinner tine which they moved to the back of the room for the evening .There was not a single parent that was stressed. The pizza in the evening is a definite must. It was delicious and again the kids loved it ♥️
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Jessica Sent on 03/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue to get married

Bassmead is the most beautiful venue imaginable: the bridge, the barns, and Bernard the Peacock are all stunning. Everyone who works at Bassmead are absolutely brilliant at what they do. We had Ally as our event coordinator and she was amazing. She made the process before the day so easy and was always quick to answer any questions we had with clear and detailed answers. On the day, she ensured that everything went seamlessly. It takes so much skill and knowledge to make such a complex day seem so effortless. We felt so looked after throughout the day and loved how Ally, as well as other staff members, were truly excited for our day too.

One thing we had to consider when looking at venues was food as my partner is dairy intolerant and I am coeliac, and we also had many guests with differing dietary requirements too. None of this was a problem for Bassmead, their catering team made everything with care and precision, and it tasted amazing. We were so relieved that we didn't have to worry about this as this is usually a stress in every day life when eating away from home. Bassmead also offer a tasting day - this just made us even more excited for our day as everything we tried was delicious and it proved how much they look after guests with allergens. If you have dietary requirements, you can be sure you will have peace of mind whilst eating your wedding breakfast at Bassmead.

Our friends and family have been raving about the beauty of Bassmead, the delightful food and how attentive the staff were. Thank you for making our wedding day perfect.

We could not recommend Bassmead any more - it is undoubtedly the best venue in the world.
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Amy T. Sent on 13/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect day!

Our wedding day at Bassmead Manor Barn was absolutely perfect, and a large part of that was due to the amazing venue and staff. From the moment we arrived, the attention to detail was spot on, with everyone commenting on the quality of every aspect of the day.

The food was outstanding, with one of our guests even saying, "That was the best chicken I've ever had." Bassmead truly made it look special, taking our theme and materials and transforming them into something that took our breath away.

A special mention goes to Ally, our wedding manager, who did a brilliant job both in the lead-up to the wedding and on the day itself. She was on top of everything, ensuring that every detail was perfect. Jess, the bar manager, was also fantastic throughout, making sure everything ran smoothly and that our guests were well taken care of.

The venue is in such a lovely setting, with plenty of areas for guests to explore and relax throughout the day. The accommodation on site was a great bonus, and we took full advantage of it, with our family staying there and loving the convenience and comfort.

We had around 90 guests during the day and 110 for the evening, and the space felt just right. It was spacious without being too sparse—a perfect balance that ensured all our guests had a good time. The dance floor was also the perfect size, allowing everyone to enjoy themselves without feeling cramped.

Above all, it just felt like Bassmead had everything under control. Their thorough planning and preparation ensured we could enjoy our day without any worries. We can't recommend Bassmead highly enough. They put so much thought and effort into making sure it's the day you want, and we were just carried along, enjoying every moment.
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Demi Sent on 20/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue

I don’t think we could recommend this venue any more if we tried. From the first show round in March 2022 to our wedding in June 2024 we never once questioned our decision. On the day our event manager Zak was amazing, kept us informed, helped us with everything we needed even giving my wife a big hug when she was emotional. All the staff made us feel so special and they knew what they were doing inside out. If you’re considering this venue DO IT! You won’t regret it
Claire
Claire Sent on 25/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing!

Bassmead was the first venue we looked at(which wasn’t great for the other venues we had booked to visit). No other venue could match it. We were lucky enough to have Ally as our coordinator, she went above and beyond and made the whole process so easy.
On the day of our wedding she made sure we were happy with everything and just quietly worked her magic to make sure everything was perfect. The food was delicious and the catering team did a wonderful job of looking after our guests with dietary restrictions.
It really was the best day ever and I can’t thank Ally and the Bassmead Team enough.
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Lucy Sent on 20/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful day in a beautiful venue!

Bassmead is an absolutely stunning venue. When I first visited two years ago I immediately fell in love and knew I had to get married there.

The food and drink were delicious and the staff were super attentive. Zak did a fantastic job coordinating our day and everything ran very smoothly. We were able to sit back and enjoy our day knowing that everything was taken care of, for this I will be forever grateful.

We had such an amazing day and could not recommend Bassmead enough!
Melanie
Melanie Sent on 02/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue

I cannot recommend Bassmead highly enough, the venue and grounds are simply stunning, the staff are incredible, the food is out of this world.
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Errin Sent on 17/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful venue

I cannot recommend Bassmead Manor Barns enough! We visited the venue on an open day two years ago. It was the first venue we visited, we then visited two more and cancelled a third because none of them compared to Bassmead. From the moment we walked in the staff were amazing and really made us feel welcomed and that it was all about us! This continued to the very end. The venue is absolutely beautiful, they have thought about every little detail and we knew we were going to be well looked after.

Ally was our Event Manager who was honestly an absolute dream from start to finish. She was easy to contact, clear and made sure we were happy with every detail. She looked after us so well on the day and made sure we were fed and watered and had everything we needed. The day ran so smoothly due to her and she made the process completely stress free. Our guests didn't have a bad word to say about the venue, we have had so many comments on the food, staff and how beautiful the venue is.

The boudoir where you get ready is amazing, like walking in to a salon and having accommodation for us and also 7 double rooms for family was amazing.

The day was everything we hoped for and more and we cannot thank Bassmead enough. Do not hesitate to book!

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Emily Sent on 21/08/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Most Magical Day of our Lives

The most magical day of my life ✨

Our whole experience with Bassmead from start to finish was flawless. All of the staff are so friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and professional and it really makes to the entirety of the day.

The venue itself is stunning. Literally my dream venue and I’m so happy I was able to get married here. The grounds are kept exemplary and beautiful, the food is to die for, we had so many compliments from our guests!, and again, the staff really make your whole experience perfect.

I want to say a massive thank you to Ally, you were incredible and put us both so at ease, before and on our big day. Everything I wanted, you made possible and I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day and a lot of that is down to you and your fantastic team.

Would highly recommend.

Thank you so much,
Emily and Callum x
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Events

23 Feb
Open Door

Join the team at Bassmead Manor Barns on the 23rd February for this exclusive show round event. Explore the enchanting venue, set in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside and discover each of their contemporary spaces, including the 300-year-old traditional, beamed barn.

Immerse yourself in the ambience of this tranquil setting and experience firsthand the exceptional service and attention to detail that Bassmead Manor Barns is renowned for. Don't miss this opportunity to see the venue in all its splendour and envision how it can make your wedding day truly unforgettable.

To book your place, visit the Bassmead Manor Barns website or call the team. A 'Hitched ticket' does not confirm you are booked onto the event.

Please note: this event is for couples who have not yet booked with Bassmead Manor Barns. If you’re interested in booking a revisit, please contact the events team directly.

Date: From 23/02/2025 to 23/02/2025 Schedule 10:00 - 16:00
Place: Bassmead Manor Barns, Staploe, St. Neots, Staploe, Cambridgeshire

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Bassmead Manor Barns, Staploe, St. Neots PE19 5JB Staploe (Cambridgeshire)
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