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Last update: July 2026

Deep in the enchanting Devon countryside, Clifford Barton is a uniquely picturesque wedding venue. Overlooking Fingle Woods and the wider Teign Valley, serenaded by a chorus of birdsong, it offers you and your wedding party the perfect escape and exclusive use of the venue and its on-site accomodation for the whole weekend (from Friday to Monday). You have the freedom to taylor your wedding to truly reflect your personalities and the Clifford Barton team offers unlimited advice and support throughout the planning process and on the day to help realise the wedding weekend of your dreams.

Facilities and Capacity

Situated in 50 acres of serene private lake, woodlands, streams and meadows, Clifford Barton is particularly well suited to couples who love nature and the great outdoors, and is exclusively yours for the entirety of your celebrations. Set in a medieval farmstead, the venue boasts a unique blend of ancient charm and modern luxury for you and your guests. Clifford Barton is not only one of the prettiest venues in Devon, but one of the most sustainable, with all accomodation heated from an on site wood chip boiler, using chip sourced from the adjacent Fingle Woods. There is an off-grid wood-fired hot tub with breathtaking views over the valley below, perfect for a pre-wedding bridal party relaxation. The venue is extremely flexible, offering a host of areas and facilities for different activities and games. Whilst highly professional, Clifford Barton is family-run and is ideal for couples seeking a non-corporate, relaxed wedding weekend. Licensed to host civil ceremonies, couples can make their lifelong commitments overlooking the aptly named Bridesmere Lake. With your guests looking on from under the beautiful chapel-esque timber bridge, there can't be many more romantic settings to start married life together. Then perhaps lead a romantic walk around the lake, enjoy lakeside drinks and nibbles, before returning to the magically light and airy stone-walled Rose Barn for your Reception. There is also the option to make your vows in ancient woodland on a platorm between two ancient oak trees. Included in the package is a wonderfully romantic off-grid love-nest cabin, with fantastic views up the Teign gorge, where having left the fesivities behind you can sit out under the stars in front of an open fire and reflect on the day and your future life together.

Services Offered

We understand that you'll want the freedom to design the wedding of your dreams. At Clifford Barton, whilst we can recommend caterers who we've worked with in the past, you are free to book the caterers and other suppliers of your choice. The Clifford Barton team offers you as much support and advice as you want to plan your weekend, and are present throughout the hire period to provide hands-on support, coordination and anything else you need to realise your dream wedding.

Weekend Weddings

You and your guests can enjoy a luxurious stay from Friday through to Monday in the three on-site cottages, sleeping up to 22 guests, with a further 10 guests able to stay on site in our bell tents. There is also an adjacent campsite as well as a range of local accomdoation for guests to stay in.

Mid Week Smaller Day Weddings

If you are looking for a more intimate affair for up to 60 guests with no accomodation with a Ceremony on Bridesmere Bridge next to the stunning Bridesmere Lake and a Reception in Swallow Barn.

Elopements

If you are planning a truly intimate wedding for just the two of you and up to 10 guests, with one nights accomodation in Fingle Caban included, our very romantic off grid love nest. Enjoy the stars and while away the evening before or after your wedding in the wood fired hot tub. We would be more than happy to be your witenesses.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Historic
Woodland and festival
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

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
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for Clifford Barton Weddings

Darren
Darren Sent on 11/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Unique, personal, and breathtaking.

We got married at Clifford Barton on 6th June and honestly couldn't have imagined a better place to celebrate with our family and friends.

From the first time we visited, it just felt different. So many wedding venues can look lovely, but feel impersonal with copy and paste weddings, but Clifford Barton felt relaxed, personal and completely unique. We wanted to have our own caterers and vendors, and organise our decor and entertainment and this place was perfect for that. The setting is stunning and exactly what we were after, with beautiful views, lakes, woodland and wildlife everywhere you look, but what really stood out was how peaceful and private it felt. We had our own private corner of Devon for the weekend.

One of the biggest reasons we chose Clifford Barton was the people. Vicki and Gavin were incredible from start to finish. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble and they genuinely cared about making sure our day was exactly what we wanted. They were always on hand with advice (even pointing out a few pitfalls in our plans!), recommendations and reassurance, and somehow managed to make the whole planning process feel far less stressful than we'd expected. By the wedding weekend, it felt like we had friends looking after us. Flexibility was the watchword for the weekend, and whilst there were spells of rain, there were so many contingency options, nothing could spoil the weekend for us or our guests.

Having exclusive use of the venue for the whole weekend made such a difference. Instead of everything being squeezed into a few hours, we had time to properly enjoy being with our guests. Our friends and family stayed on site, everyone enjoyed the surroundings, and the whole celebration felt more like a weekend away together than a traditional wedding.

The pricing was transparent, with no hidden costs or extras. We also noted how Vicki and Gavin are constantly evolving the site and the setting. Also encouraging is their ethos on sustainability and the impact on the environment, which aligns with our values.

Our guests are still messaging us about our wedding. So many people commented on how beautiful the venue was, but also how warm and welcoming it felt.

Looking back, what we remember most wasn't just the scenery it's how the whole place made us feel. Relaxed, looked after and able to enjoy every moment. It was everything we hoped our wedding would be.
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 12/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most incredible venue

I got married here in June 2026 and this venue was absolutely everything I dreamed of! From the very start, Vicki and Gavin who own Clifford Barton were absolutely amazing, they are so friendly and so professional and made themselves available for any calls, emails and questions we had. They were very flexible with different ideas we had and the venue itself allows for so many different options for the ceremony and reception that you can completely make the day your own! They completely put me at ease and helped to put together the most INCREDIBLE day ever!! Every single guest that came to the wedding commented on how stunning the venue was and how lucky we were to have found it and get married there! Not only is the outside and surrounding area stunning but the attention to detail in the barns was perfect and made for such a special day!

I cannot recommend Clifford Barton enough, it was the best choice we made for the best day of our lives!!
Nicola
Nicola Sent on 09/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue, Faultless Team!

We honestly couldn't have chosen a better venue for our wedding. From the moment we first visited, we knew it was somewhere special, and the team only reinforced that feeling every step of the way.

Everyone was so warm, welcoming and easy-going, making the whole planning process feel relaxed and enjoyable. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they were always on hand to answer questions, offer advice and make sure everything ran smoothly.

One of the biggest highlights was having the venue for the entire weekend. Instead of feeling like the day flew by, we were able to spend so much more quality time with our family and friends, creating memories that we'll treasure forever. It made the whole celebration feel so much more personal and relaxed.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning and provided the perfect backdrop for every part of our wedding. Everything was beautifully maintained, and it felt like a place where everyone could truly switch off and enjoy themselves. Even finishing the weekend with a relaxing session in the hot tub was the perfect way to round off what had been an incredible few days.

Something else we really appreciated was their commitment to sustainability. It's refreshing to find a venue that doesn't just talk about being environmentally conscious but actively builds it into the way they operate. From the thoughtful choices they make around the venue to their genuine passion for reducing their environmental impact, it's clear that caring for the planet is part of who they are. It made us feel even better about choosing to celebrate our wedding there.

The team were attentive without ever being intrusive, genuinely caring that we had the best possible experience. Their professionalism, kindness and calm approach meant we never had to worry about a thing, allowing us to simply enjoy every moment. They checked in with us to make sure we were happy with how things were going.

We truly can't fault a single part of our experience. If you're looking for a beautiful venue with a fantastic team who genuinely care about creating an unforgettable wedding while also caring for the environment, we couldn't recommend them more highly.

Thank you for giving us the most amazing weekend—we'll cherish the memories forever.
Will
Will Sent on 03/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding venue

Clifford Barton is the most naturally beautiful place. Was a more than perfect backdrop for our day!

Vicki and Gavin went above and beyond to help us out throught the whole wedding planning process. They answered all the questions we had and were always on hand when needed. They were always on hand during the setup on the Friday and Saturday too. We had no idea of any problems on the day as they had sorted them without us knowing.

The venue has so many photo opportunities, a beautiful rustic barn and multiple ceremony locations.

Also it is such good value for money - so many venues charge for lawn games etc and they have these included (lots too!). It was like a mini holiday too, being able to have the venue from Friday - Monday

Having the cottages and off grid pod on site was so lovely. We could have our closest friends and family together to setup and celebrate on the Friday.

Clifford Barton was the perfect venue.
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 26/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Clifford Barton Weddings, what a beautiful nature rich venue!

Vicki and Gavin were so attentive and regularly checked in with us offering help during set up. Along with their team they took the pressure off us and managed a smooth and perfect wedding day! We love nature and this venue delivered, so much bird and small mammal wildlife, deer and fantastic views. Having the venue and grounds for the entire weekend for our family and friends was such an added bonus and made the cost worth while. We looked at similar venues and Clifford was the best value as they have a flat rate all year, so no peak season hike up! Which meant we could afford the late May wedding we'd hoped for. Strongly recommend if you love nature and want accommodation space for family to stay and a chilled friendly team supporting your special day.
Jenny and Jamie
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 30/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

September wedding

From our first viewing (and booking) to leaving for our honeymoon on the Monday, Vicki and Gavin did an incredible job.

The venue is wonderful, and it was great that so many of our friends and family were able to stay for the whole weekend. This made setting up for the wedding and making the most of our time together much more special. Across the whole weekend, Vicki and Gavin were on hand to help with any queries and helped to make sure things ran smoothly on the day itself. Any worries or stresses were sorted by them immediately, meaning we could focus on celebrating.

Even with some stresses surrounding the rain, which didn't really come to fruition, they were on hand with alternative plans and plenty of umbrellas!

Responses to emails were always quick and detailed, they were always on the end of the phone, and they allowed us to visit the venue multiple times before the big day. We couldn't recommend Clifford Barton enough, be that for a wedding or a holiday getaway.

Thank you Vicki and Gavin!
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 29/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

September Wedding 25

Clifford Barton was the perfect venue for our wedding. It was so great to be able to stay from Friday-Monday and it really helped make the wedding go to plan and allow us to spend more time with close friends and family.
Vicki and Gavin were amazing from start to finish, we were able to visit a couple of times before the wedding and pick up emails and calls with them to sort the finer details. Over the weekend they could not have been more accommodating, the perfect mix of chilled and attentive, always there to help out or answer any questions and always with a smile! We had a pretty rainy day but this didn't stop us getting married at the lake and it still all went perfectly, with the venue being very flexible to changes. They provided everyone with Clifford Barton umbrellas which meant photos looked smart and they were far studier than ones people brought.
All the accommodation is really nicely done and the extra option of bell tents is great for people staying for the weekend. Everything in the planning is laid out clearly and we felt it was good value, with absolutely no hidden costs or extra charges for corkage or cutting the cake etc.
We highly recommend booking Clifford Barton, we had an amazing day!
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 28/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

What a wonderful venue! What wonderful people!

Where to start?! Vicki and Gavin where absolutly amazing!

From the first visit they made everything so easy. They got excited about all of our ideas and helped with their own ideas and experience. So much of what they offer is included (meaning there arnt 1000 decisions to be made about add ons), and email communications during planning were always promptly answered.

Arriving for the weekend, they were there ready for us, help moved thing around, took the things we brought to use for the day/things we needed for the ceramony, stored it and set it up, everything happened around us! The venue itself is so beautiful you barely need to decorate.

On the day they were attentive and around when we needed them but never intrusive. Of all the many little things they orcastrated to make sure our wedding went off without a hitch, the cherry on the top was Gavin squirreling away one of our left over pizzas from dinner becasue he "thought we might want the midnight snack" . Absolutley correct and incredibly thoughtful.

They went the extra mile and made us feel so at ease and were there as and when we needed them. Truely wonderful family. They helped make our day so very special, cant thank them enough!!

We reccomend them highly!!
Freija
Freija Sent on 01/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Words don't do it justice!

We are so glad that we found Clifford Barton and Gavin and Vicki! As soon as we arrived to look around the venue we knew it was such a special place.
Very secluded and private, completely surrounded by nature and so well-looked after by the owners. I have never seen another venue like it. We wanted to get married outside and Clifford Barton was even better than we could have imagined. Walking up from the cottages to the lake through ancient woodland was absolutely magical and getting married at Bridesmere Bridge (overlooking the lake) was perfect.

From the very start Gavin and Vicki were so friendly, accommodating and helpful. They sent us a list of local suppliers etc to get started and were always happy to answer any questions we had. We were also able to come and visit to go through everything which was much appreciated. They have continued to learn from each wedding which is clear in the small details, which make such a difference!

They were so brilliant on the day - anticipating all of our needs and working with their wonderful family team to make sure everything went smoothly and that we were as relaxed as possible. For example, Gavin came and gave us sparkling elderflower when we were coming back from having pictures taken after the ceremony (pictured) - it was so warm and we hadn't had time to have any drinks but he thought to get us one which was so kind! It all felt very personal and it was lovely to have them be part of our day - they felt like part of the wedding family! Our friends and family also made many comments as to how wonderful they were. They were such a joy to work with!

It was brilliant to be able to have the venue for the whole weekend (which includes the cottages, cabin and wood-fired hot tub!), and we believe the value for money is amazing. The cottages are beautiful, comfortable and well equipped. We loved having our own separate space of the cabin to escape away to. The barn (for wedding breakfast and music) is beautiful and needs little decoration. On the Sunday, Gavin and Vicki recommended we walk through the forest to Fingle Bridge Inn with family and friends for lunch. The walk was so beautiful and the pub is stunning!

We can't recommend Clifford Barton enough - we wish we could do it all again! Words can't really express how special this place is. Thank you so much again Gavin and Vicki!

Freija & Eric xx

(All pictures are Emma Stoner Photography)
Garnet
Garnet Sent on 19/07/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding venue, we had a perfect day and weekend

We enjoyed being able to stay and have exclusive use of the whole weekend. Getting married outside by the lake was absolutely beautiful on a hot, sunny day, and we had lots of lawn games before eating in the barn. Vicki and Gavin couldn’t have done more for us over the weekend, we really loved our whole time, and the hot tub on our last weekend really rounded off the perfect wedding. Thank you so much, would highly recommend!
T
Thomas Sent on 09/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Superb! You will NOT regret booking your wedding here!

We took a bit of a risk and booked Clifford Barton without looking at the venue first, and honestly, as it turns out that was one of the best decision we made for our wedding weekend. The venue itself is stunning with literally every guest telling us how beautiful the setting was as they arrived. There are many aspects of the venue that make it unique and versatile - from the lake to the barns. We picked the lake for our actual ceremony spot but there are other options too. Drinks and canapés by the lake went down super with the guests, such a nice countryside setting that really matched the vibe we were after. Also, most of the family stayed onsite in the cottages which was a nice touch, particularly on the wedding morning and after a lot of dancing in the evening.

While the venue itself is super, Vicki and Gavin were amazing and really made the weekend come together. Nothing is too much trouble to them, they just want to see you have the most amazing day. They both made sure everything ran smoothly and we didn’t have any hiccups, even with a few last minute additional requests we had. They made it as stress free as possible and allowed us to focus on having fun. Gavin was even on hand to wizz us back on the buggy to the honeymoon suite … that was very much needed after a few drinks!
J
Jasmine Sent on 15/06/2025
4.6 out of 5 rating

Perfect June Wedding 2025

If we could all the stars to Clifford Barton we would!
As soon as we first saw the venue, we knew it was the one for us, due to its beautiful rural location and accommodation for friends and family.
Vicki and Gavin went above and beyond. During the planning stages they responded to our queries really quickly and provided invaluable advise and suggestions. On the day, they were incredibly accommodating and flexible, which meant we didn't have to think on the day which was amazing. We even managed to have our ceremony by the idyllic lake, despite the heavy downpours on the day! Their relaxed nature really put us at ease and made the whole day run smoothly.
Sian
Sian Sent on 30/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding May 2025

We got married at Clifford Barton in May 2025 and it was absolutely the most magical weekend ever. Vicki and Gavin were the perfect hosts and absolutely amazing throughout the whole process. They were always quick to reply to our queries and requests, recommended brilliant suppliers and on the weekend itself, it felt as if they were part of the wedding family. They couldn't do enough for us! The venue is absolutely stunning and has so many beautiful touches, from the lakeside ceremony to the canoe bar, to the fun lawn games enjoyed by all our guests! Swallow barn is a stunning location for the wedding meal and then was utterly transformed through their lights and smoke machines for a night of non-stop dancing. Having the venue for the whole weekend made it feel really relaxed and allowed us to extend the celebrations for the whole weekend as almost all of our guests were able to stay either onsite or on the campsite next door. Thank you Vicki, Gavin and the whole team at Clifford Barton. We wish we could do it all again!
L
Lorna Sent on 26/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect rural wedding venue

We are so glad that we chose Clifford Barton for our wedding venue. It was absolutely perfect, everything we wanted and more! We were wowed by the lake and the beautiful surroundings initially and the indoor spaces are also great. We loved that we had exclusive hire for the whole weekend and we could have people to stay on site too. The barn was perfect for our reception and it worked well for all guests. The owners Vicki and Gavin were lovely to deal with they helped us with planning and they made sure the day went really smoothly. The day flowed without us having to think which was perfect. Everything is thought of with this venue from lawn games being provided to a fun buggy ride to the lakeside ceremony if needed, they even helped us find the best photo spots. This year they installed a catering tent which our caterers said was great and saved us having to hire one. As the sun went down we could see so many stars and it was magical to have the fire pit going and the fairy lights on around the courtyard. It was a perfect wedding venue loved by all our guests we have definitely fallen in love with Clifford Barton.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 03/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning and unique venue in the Dartmoor countryside with incredible hosts

We had our wedding at Clifford Barton September 2024 and the venue itself is truly spectacular with its location in Dartmoor. We fell in love with the venue because of its uniqueness and how flexible Vicki and Gavin were, which meant we could personalise every aspect of our day. Vicki and Gavin were great hosts, very easily contactable, super helpful in the run up but not overbearing which we valued and on the day we could not rate them enough, they were very relaxed and made sure the day ran smoothly, nothing was too much for them! We also loved their ethos of making sure the events impact on the surrounding environment was minimal, which was important to us. We would highly recommend Clifford Barton as a wedding venue.
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