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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022
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.
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