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Last update: May 2024

East Afton Farmhouse is located on the Western side of the Isle of Wight and offers a secluded exclusive-use wedding venue in a rural countryside setting. The venue has three event barns licensed for ceremonies, landscaped gardens, accommodation sleeping up to 20 & a main courtyard.The largest of the three barns features floor-to-ceiling glass, brick pillars and rustic wood cladding. This is ideal for the main event- sit-down meal, dancing and entertainment. This heated barn has a capacity of up to 170 sit-down and 250 evening.


The two smaller barns are in contrast to each other and are perfect for indoor welcome drinks, entertainment or ceremonies. The venue also has a licensed bar, furniture, a commercial kitchen and toilet facilities included. Furthermore at our sister farm- Tapnell, only a 2-minute drive from the venue, we can also accommodate another 100 guests, as well as offering a restaurant, farm park, aqua park, and lots more fun activities for your guests. As a destination venue, ferry discounts are also available to guests staying with us.


For weddings, the Farmhouse, Annex and Event Barns are all hired together for four nights from a Thursday through to a Monday with prices starting from £7,000 or 3 nights from a Monday- Thursday (without accommodation) starting from £3000. There is a £500 surcharge for ceremonies. We can offer hire with or without inclusive food & drink package options, so there is something for everyone. The most important thing for us is that with our help, you can create a day that is unique to you, and everything we offer reflects the flexibility of this. With our booking options, you have plenty of time to set up and make the most of the celebrations, with a relaxed and stress-free mini-break, making memories with family & friends.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Coastal weddings
Historic
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
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for East Afton Farmhouse

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Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
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100% recommend it
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Ellie Sent on 02/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

From the point of booking to execution on the day, Chloe & Mel were exceptional throughout.
My now husband and I decided to book our day with 4 week’s notice which didn’t leave much time for the team at East Afton to prepare for us. We were offered quick access to their recommended suppliers, emails were responded to in quick succession and we were made to feel as though we were as important as a couple paying top money for a huge wedding when we decided to only have a small intimate ceremony.
On the day, the way James and I were made to feel was like royalty. The coordination & logistics being organised between Chloe and Mel was impeccable. Our 9 month old wasn’t having a great day with his teething and Mel was happy taking on a baby entertainment role whilst Chloe ensured we all had everything we needed to have a wonderful experience. Small touches such as bringing music outside whilst James and I were having our private photos taken which was not organised but a really thoughtful touch went a long way! Thank you so much Chloe & Mel, you’re both angels and both a huge asset to East Afton!
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Elly Sent on 10/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding review!

East Afton were incredible! They were so accommodating and made sure everything was perfect for the big day. They worked with my schedule ensuring I could come and decorate the day before and they got everything perfect! Outstanding customer service and outstanding venue, I couldn’t think of a better place to get married!
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Jennie Sent on 08/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue!

I cannot recommend East Afton Farmhouse enough! The venue was beautiful, Chloe and Mel were brilliant all the way through. No question or query was too big or silly, they handled everything wonderfully and I felt I could fully trust them with our special day. This meant we could just relax and enjoy the day. The farmhouse accommodation was outstanding and provided us with everything we needed. As family from both sides were travelling to the Island it was great to have everyone in the same place. It was great to have the freedom we did to decorate the venue and make it our own, however it really didn't need much as the venue is stunning! Thank you to everyone, the day was exactly how we wanted it to be, and it wouldn't have been possible without the amazing team at East Afton Farmhouse!
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Christopher Sent on 08/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dreamy Wedding at East Afton

We got married at East Afton Farmhouse recently and every aspect of our wedding, from the first viewing to the day after the wedding was amazing! We got the inclusive small wedding package, and if you’re looking for a small, intimate venue for a hobbitcore farmhouse wedding, look no further! We saw the place twice prior to the wedding and the venue is genuinely amazing, with beautiful grounds, views of the downs and great facilities.

What really sold us on the venue was the vibe that Chloe and Mel gave us, when we met them during the viewings and checkin, we really felt we were in good hands. We used numerous local vendors on the Isle (which we highly recommend) and they already knew everyone by name! They coordinated us with West Wight Alpacas, the Island Meat Company, Island Bell Tents, Isle of Wight Registrars Office and Isle of Wight Cocktails perfectly!

The venue was so nice, with the Piglets, Snug and Bell Tent additions, we had enough accommodation for 25 of our guests. The experience was truly magical, with the big kitchen, bbq and cinema room, it was truly like having a big sleepover with all our best friends. The views of the sky both in the day and at night were spectacular. Between the gardens, different floors, balconies and the fields, we were able to even do a pre marriage scavenger hunt and had a whole room decorated to do some traditional ceremonies too!

Chloe from start to finish was incredible, with snappy response times and an answer for every question we had (neurotic groom)! She was so helpful with further recommendations and was so clear and transparent with all aspects of the wedding, from the venue decor to an inventory of cookware the main house has. She coordinated all the little things that made our wedding go so smoothly, from the cocktail fountain, to a cheeky burger lunch at the Cow to the alpaca petting session!

Mel from the moment we met her gave us an air of calm. She’s so experienced that probably any question or worry you have about the wedding day, she’s probably dealt with before. She was so thorough with our wedding timetable, on top of the announcements and made everyone feel so welcome. She sorted out our crisps, snack display, bubble wands, dried flower arrangement and loads more little details that made our wedding so beautiful.

Our guests unanimously agreed that the place allowed us to have an intimate, highly emotional and most importantly, FUN wedding! They really helped make the best day of our lives what it was. We would wholeheartedly recommend East Afton as your wedding venue. We trusted them, and got the most magical three days of our lives in return.
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Emma Sent on 03/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely phenomenal!

We celebrated our wedding on 31.08.24 and it was more than we could have wished for. The venue is incredible and the number of comments we got from our guest about how amazing it was was overwhelming. But this whole heartedly comes from the passion and effort the team at East Afton put into every detail to help pull off the weekend - Chloe and Mel are the duo you didn’t know you needed when it comes to weddings! They treat your wedding like their own and from day one we felt in safe hands with every detail met in good time and friendly communication throughout the build up.
The selling point of getting the whole venue for the full weekend as a weekend wedding meant we got to spend as much time as possible with our friends and family for the same cost you can spend for just 24 hours on the mainland. (We travelled from the mainland to have our wedding here!)
I can’t recommend this place enough and can safely say the day wouldn’t have been what it was had we not got married here. X
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Holly Sent on 27/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing weekend

From planning everything with Chloe in the run up, to Mel keeping everyone calm and organised on the day, both the East Afton venue and staff exceeded our expectations in every way.
With some unexpected rain showers on our day you’d never know the plans had to change on the spot - everything went seamlessly.
It was so great having the venue to spend with all our guests all weekend too, so well kitted out and we didn’t want to leave!

Thank you Mel, Chloe and the team for making our weekend so wonderful💓
Karin
Karin Sent on 26/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect small wedding venue

We have struggled to write this review as everything about East Afton Farmhouse for our small wedding was so perfect we haven't yet been able to find the words; we think that speaks words in itself!
We chose East Afton for 3 reasons: we love the Isle of Wight, we wanted our wedding celebrations to last a few days and it had to be dog-friendly. East Afton ticked all the boxes and we knew it was the venue for us from the moment we arrived and met Chloe on a cold Autumn day. It didn't disappoint from that moment onwards.
The venue is idyllic with the gorgeous house, courtyard and barns, surrounded by fields.
Chloe, Mel and team were phenomenal. They have thought of everything and have perfected their small wedding package.
Chloe was on hand throughout the planning process and had a quick answer to every question or worry we had. We met Mel, our wedding co-ordinator, the day before our wedding. She knew exactly what we had discussed with Chloe and she helped us with our setup, including creating the most beautiful table layout. She went above and beyond on our wedding day and nothing was too much trouble for her. She worked so hard, but was always so relaxed, and nailed our ceremony music! Both Mel and Chloe put us at complete ease and we had absolute confidence that they would bring our wedding plans to life.
The food provided by Kev Hendy was delicious and the type of quality you'd expect from a michelin star restaurant! He was so accommodating in creating the bespoke menu that we wanted and which all our guests enjoyed.
East Afton offers amazing accommodation and nearly all our guests stayed on site. We made use of the facilities (including outdoor pizza oven, BBQ and gigantic well kitted out kitchen) both the day before and day after our wedding which was perfect to enable guests to get to know each other and then debrief after the big day. If we needed anything during our stay, Chloe/Mel were quick to assist and Chloe popped in to see us each day which was a lovely touch.
We think East Afton is amazing value for money, given the service and quality that is provided. It's such a perfect setting and offers everything you could possibly need, and more, for an incredible small wedding.
Karencrook97
Karencrook97 Sent on 21/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing August wedding

We had a brilliant stay and experience at East Afton Farm for our wedding.
Having the venue a few days before the wedding allowed us to be prepped and calm ahead of the big day.
There was lots of space in the house and the grounds. We had lots of good comments about how beautiful the venue was.
The team at East Afton were outstanding—they went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. Special thanks to Chloe who helped plan and organise details of the day and to Mel for making the day run smoothly, nothing was too much trouble and she was great fun to have around. They were always on hand to answer any questions or provide assistance.
The venue had everything we could have asked for, we did the full weekend package and really pleased we did as lots was included meaning organising ran smoothly.
We would definitely recommend this venue, couldn’t have asked for more.
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Rebecca Sent on 30/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most idyllic beautiful venue.

East Afton was the first and as it happens, the only venue, we booked to visit during a last minute trip over from the mainland. As soon as we drove in we knew this was the place for us.

Leading up to our big day Chloe was fantastic. Travelling from the mainland, we thought things might be slightly difficult, but Chloe put us at ease right from start to finish. Whenever we called or emailed she responded so quickly and dealt with everything we needed her to and more.

Our wedding day was absolutely perfect in every way.
The day before we had a run through of the day and what was going to happen with both Chloe and Mel, which really helped settle any nerves we had, as we knew they had everything in order. Nothing was ever too much for them.

We have to say a huge thank you to Mel. We certainly didn’t realise how hands on and involved she would be. She is absolutely incredible at what she does.
We cannot praise her enough for how she kept everything and everyone in order on the day. Everything ran like clock work, even when the weather looked like it was having a little moment. She switched things around so effortlessly. When talking to guests after the wedding, everyone has praised her and mentioned how fantastic she was.

We had a mid week wedding and stayed in the main house - it was amazing. We invited our friends and family over the day after our wedding for a pizza party just so that we could enjoy the venue and the beautiful gardens some more. We made so many fantastic memories during our stay that will last a lifetime.
If we could change anything it would be just that we had more time to stay and enjoy it further.

Many of our friends and family stayed at Tapnell farm too, in the various different accommodations they have to offer. They were all very impressed with the facilities and activities on site as they had something for everyone. The farm and the aqua park were a huge hit with both the young and the older guests.

Overall our whole time at East Afton was fantastic and we got to have our dream wedding in a perfect setting.
Forever grateful Rebecca & Carl xxx
Ciara
Ciara Sent on 28/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding day at East Afton Farmhouse

The team at East Afton Farmhouse were helpful and friendly from the very start. We don't live on the island so we knew that organising a wedding would come with its challenges, but Chloe made everything as easy as possible - nothing was ever too much trouble. From recommendations of suppliers to transporting a fibreglass cow and generally helping with our many many questions. Their process of organising a wedding was supportive, efficient and facilitated creating a flawless day that us and all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed. Their way of being organised meant that we didn't have to worry about anything on the day. Mel was our coordinator for the day and she listened to our vision and expectations and delivered everything and more and moreover with much laughter and smiles.

Other factors that made EAF a winning venue for us were:
- 4 day venue hire - because we were there, we ran a relaxed Sunday event, something which we couldn't have done at another venue
- accommodation on site
- an amazing chef, Kevin, affiliated with the venue
- no corkage fees
- strong and longstanding relationships with most island suppliers meaning that the venue coordinated with them around the wedding instead of us having to organise.
- ferry discount for people staying at EAF and Tapnell Farm
- multiple different spaces on the site, allowing you to make the day what you want.
- beautiful surroundings and close to practically everything (beach, churches, shops, food, ferry port etc.)

Our wedding weekend was so special and we feel so lucky to have found East Afton Farmhouse. We wouldn't change a thing and can't recommend it highly enough. Thanks again to Chloe, Mel and the team!
Kate
Kate Sent on 12/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What a venue!

As soon as we visited East Afton on an open day, we fell in love with it and knew we wanted to get married there. The venue is just so beautiful and the prospect of having it all to ourselves for 4 nights was just unbelievable!

From the off and throughout the whole process of organising our big day, Chloe and her team were so efficient and catered to all of our needs, also providing advice and guidance when needed. We didn't feel stressed or anxious in the slightest in the build-up to the day itself, as we knew everything had been organised so beautifully.

We were made to feel so welcome in the venue when we arrived and were able to make the most of the weekend, having a BBQ on the afternoon before the wedding. We really felt at home. The wedding day itself couldn't have gone any better. Chloe, Mel and the team were just fantastic, nothing was too much trouble. They were all so helpful, Mel even took our one-year-old daughter off for a nap before the ceremony! Kev and his catering team produced the most incredible food too. They all went above and beyond to make the day perfect for us and we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you all so, so much for everything!!

Kate, Rich & Sienna
Emily
Em Sent on 23/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding!

East Afton Farmhouse was the perfect setting for our wedding and Chloe and Mel took the stress out of everything. From first looking round the venue to the check in the day after, Chloe and Mel made sure that everything was perfect. No job was too big or small for them and our wedding was absolutely amazing. We can’t recommend East Afton enough! Thank you so much Chloe, Mel and team!
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful farm house perfect for all weddings

Myself and my now husband spent many months looking for the perfect venue for the big day. We live in spain so we were worried about how to undertake the task of organising a wedding and many people travelling from spain and other locations whilst living away as well as trying to be as economic as we could not to "waste" money. We found afton; it had everthing perfect for us. Indoor areas in case of rain we were very worried for the rain given the time of year. Different locations to hold different parts of the wedding to break up the day so you are not stuck in the one area. A old barn for a beautiful ceremony, a garden space out of the front of the house where picture can be taken in the garden which are very well maintained. Then there is another barn which we used ofr welcome drinks and nibbles as well as the childrens play area whre we hired a bouncy castle. Yes! its large enough for a bouncy castle INSIDE!! Then there is a very large barn perfect for both the wedding breakfast and the party afterwards. On top we needed to house our guests between the house located with the converted barns and the other accomodate on offer at tapnell there was more than enough space to cater for all our guest, the few that did not book quick enough were also easily accomadated in freshwater and yarmouth we a 2 min taxi ride it was no issue of anyone. the house is warm and cosy with plenty of space for all. the house is also perfectly located close to yarmonth ferry making it easy for usto organise guest transport and give directions. But without a shadow of doubt the wedding still would not be as perfect as it was without the exceptional service provided by the Afton team. I must mention specifically Chloe and Mel. Without this partnership it would have been far more stressful and not turn out so perfect. Chloe was on hand always to change and alter thing along the way. Give advice and contact different suppliers to ensure they were read to go on time. they even made us a walk through of the day with timing so we knew whn things would happen. The requests and queries were answered extremel quickly and dealt with just as fast. Mel was the day coordinator, she made sure that ll details were covered, animated the people and was generally perfect ot make sure the day went smoothly. The policy of being able to provide our own drinks but still have Afton reserves available in case we ran out worked perfectly to ensure we always had a supply of drinks with our favority preferred drinks. Even allowing us to bring touches from spain such as ham and picos, and learning to make specific cocktail type drinks!! on top, we ran out of platters and other small items and the were inventive to ensure we had something to use. i cannot thank afton farm house and the team for ensuring our day went soo well as well as the stay befor and after, even flexible with timings of check in and out.
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Amy W. Sent on 10/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Weekend

Living on the mainland, we didn’t start our wedding planning with the intention of getting married on the Isle of Wight, but I’m forever grateful that we did!

I first saw East Afton Farmhouse on the Hitched website and it was love at first sight. Set in the picturesque Freshwater countryside, the venue is stunning and felt like a destination wedding on our doorstep (no passport required!). The Farmhouse was decorated for Christmas too which just added to the magic ✨

This venue is adaptable to weddings of different styles, sizes, and budgets. We loved having the entire place to ourselves from Thursday to Monday. A single wedding day flies by so quickly, so stretching it over a weekend was perfect. Plenty of time to set up and pack down and spend time with our guests. There are also fantastic activities available (for kids and adults alike) at Tapnell Farm, their sister company, located a 2 minute drive down the road.

All of the staff were wonderful, friendly and helpful and an absolute credit to the venue. Special shout-outs to Jack and Vania who were amazing on the day ☺️

Chloe and Mel, the dynamic duo, coordinated everything. Chloe was happy to respond to my many emails in the months leading up to the wedding, and was super efficient with it too! She made sure every single question was answered clearly. Mel was by our side over the course of the wedding weekend, and nothing was too much trouble. She had everything under calm control and the day felt relaxed and smooth. These two work so well together, and are expert at what they do. Even as a chronic worrier I felt 100% confident that they had everything in hand. They are both so friendly and fun to work with too!

Thank you so much for hosting the perfect day for us ♥️
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Beth Sent on 07/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic wedding Venue, incredible staff in a beautiful location.

10/10 - I can’t praise this venue and staff enough. We had the most incredible wedding at East Afton Farmhouse that we will never forget and wish we could do it all again! It was smooth running from day 1 and the attention to detail was incredible. It made for a stress free wedding day. Everything was meticulously planned and thought of by Mel and Chloe, from music to tables, photographs to drinks and decorations, Mel ensured that the day ran smoothly and made our vision come true with her expert eye and calm manner. She had done things to set the scene I would never have thought of. Nothing was too much trouble and she ensured that all the guests were happy and made my family and friends feel right at home. Chloe made many great contributions to our day and was so accommodating, ensuring that we had everything we needed and made planning the wedding so much easier for both of us. The plan made together was so comforting that our wedding was in expert hands. The bar staff were positive, helpful and full of energy. Everything was thought of and nothing was too much trouble. On Mel’s suggestion we had a cocktail bar upstairs with games and shots which was a great success. We had a winter wedding for 120 guests in the day and more in the evening. The location is stunning, with different sized barns depending on what you needed it for. We had the ceremony on site and used the gorgeous main barn for our wedding breakfast with seasoned kitchen as caterer. The food was top notch and excellent quality, everyone was full of compliments. The location meant that we could go for some stunning pictures at freshwater bay and be back with our guests within half an hour so we could enjoy more of our wedding day. With on site accommodation for us and some guests it meant that we made full use of the time we had which it made it so special as everything was close at hand and we could the most of our time. We used the small barn for a get together the day after the wedding which was very special and had lovely fairy lighting, the winter setting meant that we didn’t need much decoration. We used the LOVE light up sign which is a beautiful decoration in the evening. All barns are gorgeous and our winter wedding had the perfect setting, we could not be more grateful and thank you to all the team. Thank you so much to everyone!!!
Beth and Joe xx
(Photos by Jess Lyon - first 4 and last one)
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