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Last update: June 2024

Odo's Barn is a truly magical wedding venue in Ashford, Kent, overlooking the Romney Marsh, complete with its own medieval moat. This 15th Century tithe barn combines original rustic charm with its elegantly beamed roof and modern style, with its stunning golden chandeliers, soft lighting and warm carpeted floor. Set in the Garden of England, this facility will make a marvellous setting for your special occasion.

Facilities and Capacity

The barn is licenced to hold civil weddings and partnerships and can accommodate up to 100 seated guests. The venue comprises the barn complete with handmade Italian chandeliers, specially commissioned for Odo's Barn. A rustic bar area within the barn and a large south-facing terrace that can accommodate 100 guests offer stunning surroundings. The acoustics in the barn is perfect for bands or DJs, and lighting can be dimmed to create a wonderful atmosphere for the evening reception. A peaceful grass meadow can be used for camping or children's games, or as a fabulous photo backdrop. You may also expect modern and newly converted lavatories, a catering kitchen, and a large car park.

Services Offered

The Odo's Barn staff positively encourage you to make the barn your own for your special day and are here every step of the way to guide you through the run-up to your wedding, offering help with services and planning to make your day seamless and stress-free. The barn is very flexible in terms of decor and layout and this allows you to put your personal mark on your wedding. Due to the fact that this team only put on a maximum of two weddings per week, you are very welcome to come to the barn and decorate the day before your wedding.

Catering

This venue's staff work with local 'preferred' caterers who can offer you a wide range of menus such as relaxed barbecues, gourmet feasting menus, and sharing platters served to each table, canapes and afternoon teas. There is something to suit all styles and budgets. This team also has many local contacts with fish and chips vans, wood-fired pizza ovens, hog roasts, and gourmet retro burger vans.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Historic
Church
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

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

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Odo's Barn

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5.0 out of 5 rating
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99% recommend it
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Will
Will J. Sent on 29/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An absolutely gorgeous venue and an incredible team

A seriously excellent venue and brilliant team, Odo's Barn has surpassed our expectations and delivered a day better than we could ever have hoped for. Charlotte works meticulously hard on every detail, and was wonderful to consult with throughout the whole process. We weren't too sure what we were doing when planning our wedding ourselves, we were a bit nervous and didn't have a 100-page ring binder with a perfect plan ready to go, and needed quite a bit of help and guidance with our relatively bare-bones plan. But she had endless time and patience for all our annoying and silly questions, and was more than happy to steer us in the right direction, recommending experienced suppliers who have worked the venue plenty of times before, and suggested changes which we never would've thought of ourselves. A huge number of questions and queries from us in the months leading up to the day were answered quickly and kindly, putting any anxiety to rest, and the lead up to the day and day-before setup was super professional, with all staff more than willing to be an enthusiastic and hard working pair of hands, while offering advice and suggestions when asked.

A truly gorgeous venue that massively wowed everyone on the day, and provided a perfect location for our incredible day - a relaxed and fun festival themed wedding. We absolutely had to have a big noisy rock band, which was a first for the venue, and there were concerns over the acoustics and the 95db sound limiter, but Charlotte made sure it would all work out, and they have a great system which ensured it sounded absolutely amazing. The high ceilings and rustic wooden interior actually sounded incredible with no distortion, reverb, or echo, and the clear visual traffic light system worked fantastically to ensure that there wasn't excessive noise pollution for neighbours.

The staff were also fantastic at keeping the venue looking great throughout the day too, never leaving rubbish or empty glasses out for too long, and adjusting the room to suit the proceedings wonderfully. Last minute requests and tasks were handled incredibly well, and helped the day to go perfectly. Staff were super friendly and lovely to all guests, recorded clips of special moments for our video compilation, and were on the dance floor enjoying themselves towards the end of the night, which was delightful to see. An unexpected surprise upon returning the day after was all decorations and extras that were left behind had been tidied up and boxed up for us, making a potentially arduous task with a hangover very light work!

Absolutely 10/10 in every aspect imaginable - a beautiful venue as it comes without needing any extras, incredible value for money, wonderful staff, and truly a perfect setting that made the best day of our lives absolutely heavenly. Thank you so so much Charlotte, Immy, Pav, Mia, Freya, and Mimi for making the best day of our lives even better than we could have imagined, we'll never forget you!
Amy
Amy C. Sent on 13/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Beauty of Odos Barn

Where to start with this amazing venue? From the moment we walked into Odo's Barn we knew this was where we were going to get married. The barn itself is strikingly beautiful with its rustic look flooded with natural light due to being very extremely spacious but also lit up with beautiful twinkling fairy lights – we fell in love.

Odo's is surrounded by a large amount of outdoor space with plenty of places for guests to sit and chill and mingle with one another and for suppliers to set up - a large patio with quirky sofas and chairs, a huge courtyard with wooden tables and a giant swing and the long meadow overlooking the surround countryside.

With two options of locations to get married inside and out – we opted to get married in the meadow which was simply stunning with plenty of picturesque places for photos opportunities.

Access to the barn the day before and after was also a real benefit. Having piece of mind setting up everything up the way we wanted, whilst also being able to enjoy a picnic with nearest and dearest in the meadow building up the excitement of the next day.

Charlotte, your passion for your business and love for weddings shines throughout all your guidance in the planning process but also your support on the day. You took away all the stress of wedding planning helping us with each step; recommending suppliers, supporting with decorations, regular catch ups allowing us to visit whenever we wanted to, organising the wedding party and generally being there for us with anything we needed – we cannot thank you and the team enough!


My words cannot recommend Charlotte and the barn enough - so make sure you view and consider the barn as your future wedding location! Our day was everything we envisioned and more – I will always hold the memories made at Odo's close to my heart!

Love Mr & Mrs Calvert xx
Rachael
Rachael Sent on 12/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect venue!

Where do we even begin? We really can’t put into words how beautiful this venue is. We only looked at Odo’s Barn and knew instantly that we wanted our wedding here. Nothing else compared. A big draw was the three day hire – this allowed for set up the day before the wedding day.

The barn feels intimate but there’s plenty of space, the barn itself has so much character and has been tastefully decorated. The surrounding fields and outdoor space provide breath-taking views of the countyside (golden hour pictures at the monument are a must)

From the initial meeting with Charlotte to the wedding day itself, she was always on hand to answer any questions, give recommendations and ensure that everything ran smoothly.

We had the most magical day and we honestly can’t thank Charlotte enough. She is a wonderful host. All the staff on the day were extremely attentive and worked very hard!

Our guests have said that it was the BEST wedding they have been to.

If you’re thinking of booking Odo’s Barn just do it! You will not be disappointed. Hands down THE most amazing wedding venue in Kent.

Mr & Mrs Stafford (Rachael & Sam)
Jess
Jess G. Sent on 22/08/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

We had the most magical day at Odo’s barn, the day ran seamlessly and the venue was so naturally beautiful! The perfect venue for the perfect day!
Marilyn
Marilyn K. Sent on 30/07/2024
3.8 out of 5 rating

Great Scenic Venue!

We recently celebrated our Daughters wedding at Odo’s Barn, and we couldn't be happier with our choice.
First and foremost, the venue itself is stunning. This converted barn has picturesque views which provided the perfect backdrop for our special day. Our guests were blown away by the beauty of the surroundings, and the venue made for some truly memorable photos.
Our coordinator and owner Charlotte was incredibly helpful and accommodating to all of our requests.
On the day of the wedding, everything went off without a hitch. The ceremony space was beautifully set up, and the reception area was just as we had envisioned.
One of the highlights was the flexibility and customization options that Odos barn offered. We were able to personalise many aspects of the wedding to fit our vision, including two John Deer tractors which were special to the family which made the day feel uniquely ours.
Overall, Odos Barn exceeded our expectations in every way. If you're looking for a wedding venue that combines beauty, excellent service, and attention to detail, look no further. We highly recommend Odos Barn to any couple looking to have an unforgettable wedding experience.
Thank you, Odos Barn for making our James and Courtney’s wedding day truly special!
Oliver
Oliver R. Sent on 30/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What a venue! What a team! Just perfect!

From the first time that we contacted Odo's Barn, we knew it was the place for us. Firstly, the venue and the surrounding gardens and views are stunning. There is a so much to do at the venue, with a wrap around moat, which you can walk around, large gardens and fields, the Bilsington Church behind which connects onto the venue and makes for the most lavish cut-through back to the barn. With her chosen and trusted list of suppliers on hand, it massively helps out and ultimately saves you time and money as they already know the venue. Fern and Farrow food that we chose from the list, turned out to be the best wedding food that everyone had ever had at a wedding and that came from every guest! As we went through and booked our suppliers for the day, Charlotte would take great care in organising each individual one and make sure that they are happy with the running order, arrival and exit time and care on the day, which was so kind of her to offer. Her team of champions on the day were the best. They took great care in every single guest that we had at Odo's from the minute they arrived till everyone went home. We couldn't thank them all enough for making our day as perfect as it can be. I would continue writing more, but there is a character limit. Just book it and have the best day of your lives!
Kerri
Kerri M. Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly breathtaking venue

Odo’s Barn was our dream venue and it did not let us down in the slightest!

Charlotte and her team helped us from start to finish, with kind advice, friendly suggestions and great alternatives.

The barn is beautiful and it really allowed us put our decorative spin on the day and make it our own. The grand chandeliers are such a statement piece and look incredible in our photos.

The bar staff worked nonstop too! They took everything in their stride when our guests swamped the bar. We were even allowed access to the connecting gardens. For us in May, the flowers were starting to bloom and we captured some truly lovely memories. They couldn’t have done enough for us.

Thank you for helping us make our wedding one to remember forever!
Vienna
Vienna L. Sent on 17/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

I cannot begin to explain how wonderful Charlotte and the team are - from our first viewing where Charlotte provided so much information and really understood our vision, to our wedding day, which went perfectly. Odo’s barn is the perfect venue, it’s gorgeous, everything about your wedding is customisable and the 3 day hire makes the whole set up a breeze! We cannot thank Charlotte and the team enough, they really go above and beyond to make your dreams a reality and the personal relationship you build with the venue makes the whole day so personal and meaningful. We had the best, most magical day of our lives and that’s reflected in our photos - the setting is stunning and we feel so lucky to have found such a special venue and people to host our wedding day.
Stephen
Stephen T. Sent on 04/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue, perfect team

WOW, everything about this venue is just perfect. the setting outside, the marquee and wow the barn is just perfect. although I must say the jewel in the crown must be the staff, they where appsolutly brilliant and help to make our special day just perfect. thank you so much Charlotte and the team.
Joss
Joss D. Sent on 18/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical day

From the moment we visited Odo's to the day after our wedding, Charlotte and the team looked after us completely and made us feel like we were in very safe hands. From the recommendations on planning, help finding suppliers and keeping our drinks topped up (to help our nerves...) everything was seamless and it couldn't have gone smoother. We truly had a perfect wedding and many of our guests said it was the most beautiful wedding they've ever been to!

We feel like they went above and beyond to look after us, and never at any point did we feel like things weren't going exactly as planned.

We would wholeheartedly recommend Charlotte and Odo's Barn!
Beth
Beth Sent on 16/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just the most perfect day!

Tim and I couldn't recommend Odo's Barn more highly as a wedding venue. Obviously the barn and its surroundings are beautiful but Charlotte is fantastic - she helped us plan our day and made sure everything ran smoothly. She was so kind and helpful and thought of everything! We and our guests had the most wonderful time and wish we could get married here all over again.
Polly
Polly C. Sent on 22/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect wedding venue!

This venue is something out of a fairytale! Charlotte and her team are just brilliant, wonderful and we felt so looked after, not only throughout the process but on the actual day. Loved how we could set up and practice the day before, it made us so much more relaxed for the big day. Our special day was absolutely perfect… we want to do it all again!!! Cannot recommend this venue enough!
Marilyn
Marilyn F. Sent on 31/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

**Absolutely Incredible!!!**

We really can’t put into words just how incredible Charlotte and her team were and just how beautiful the venue is.

From the first initial meet and showing of the venue right to the last detail, Charlotte has positively outshined anything we expected.

To be very honest, we only looked at Odo’s Barn for our 10 year Vowel Renewal and from then it was very clear that nothing else even compared.

Charlotte was on hand for ANYTHING we needed/requested and she made none of our questions sound silly!

The actual day of our Vowel Renewal came and went so quickly, but the whole time I felt Charlotte knew my vision and the work she and her team put in on that day, Paul and I will forever be grateful for!

The Barn looked just stunning! Exactly how we are envisioned it-No actually it was better than we envisioned it!!

For anyone thinking of choosing Odo’s Barn for their Big Day-just do it! You will love every moment as we did and it just went so smoothly.

Paul and I would love to say from the bottom of our hearts thank you to Charlotte and the Odo’s Barn team for genuinely making the day and experience one we will ever forget. Such fantastic memories we will treasure always.

Our guests are still talking about it to this day!

Can’t wait for the photos be come back so we can share them with Charlotte & Imi!

With all our Love,

Marilyn & Paul Francomb xxx




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Ailie R. Sent on 14/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day…

We could not fault Odo’s Barn… They are an amazing bunch of people who worked so hard to make our day so perfect. The views, the gardens and the barn it’s self was just so beautiful.

We were due to get married in 2021 but for obvious reasons we had to sadly postpone, but this was such an easy problem to solve and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Massive shout out to Charlotte, we couldn’t have done it with out you… Thank you for making our day so special!!!
Lucy
Lucy W. Sent on 25/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue!

We loved our wedding day at Odo’s Barn, it was everything we could have hoped for. It’s such a beautiful venue & Charlotte really went above and beyond to help plan the perfect day. Everything ran so smoothly! All of the staff were so lovely too, professional and friendly. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how lovely the staff were. We really loved how you could personalise the barn and make it your own. A dream day, thank you so much. Lucy & Joe xx
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