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Robin Sent on 02/11/2025It was perfect! 👌🏻
Sandhole Oak Barn was the perfect venue for us! First and foremost, the venue is close to home which is helpful for our friends to travel to. Secondly, I have friends and family coming from all over the world - Australia, Philippines, Canada and the US. Sandhole Oak Barn being able to accomodate our guests on the night of the wedding was amazing! And to them, it was quintessentially British and awesome in every way! The barn is gorgeous with the lake as a backdrop just makes it even more picturesque! Not only that, during the whole planning stage, the staff were very accommodating in terms of multiple viewings, the ease of communication and very friendly! Highly recommend the venue! We had the MOST perfect day! 10/10! No notes!Sandhole Oak Barn's reply:
Hi Robin, Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. We’re absolutely delighted that Sandhole felt so perfect for you, especially with guests travelling from across the world to celebrate with you. It’s lovely to hear the barn, the lake and the overnight accommodation all added to that quintessentially British feel you were hoping for. We’re also really pleased the team made planning easy and relaxed for you throughout. Thank you again for the recommendation, it means so much. We’re thrilled you had the most perfect day. Best wishes, the Sandhole Oak Barn team -
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Kerry Sent on 27/10/2025The most beautiful venue
This venue is absolutely stunning! We got married at Sandhole Oak Barn on 13/09/2025 and it was everything we had dreamed of and more. It was the second venue we went to see when we started looking and we knew as soon as we arrived it was the place we were getting married so we booked there and then and didn’t bother going to see anywhere else. The whole feel of this venue and the service we got from the staff at Sandhole was above and beyond our expectations. All of our guests thought the venue was beautiful and the views around the lake are amazing especially with the sunsets everything about Sandhole Oak Barn is just WOW!Sandhole Oak Barn's reply:
Hi Kerry, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re over the moon to hear that Sandhole Oak Barn was everything you dreamed of and more! It’s lovely to know you fell in love with the venue straight away and that your guests were just as wowed by the setting. The sunsets over the lake really are something special, we’re so glad you got to experience them on your perfect day. Best wishes, the Sandhole Oak Barn team -
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Karen Sent on 17/10/2025Dream day! ❤️💒
We had the most wonderful wedding day at Sandhole. The venue was perfect, the staff were lovely and so helpful… couldn’t have asked for more!
We had a whole list of venues to visit - Sandhole being the 2nd on our list … and we stopped right there - we knew instantly it was the right venue for us. So picturesque and romantic … you will definitely not be disappointed in choosing this venue.
The price was reasonable for the quality of service and venue we received. Maybe not the cheapest - but you get what you pay for!
Sandhole - we thank you for an amazing experience from start to finish 🙏❤️🥰Sandhole Oak Barn's reply:
Hi Karen, Thank yo so much for your wonderful review and sharing some of your lovely photos. We’re thrilled to hear that Sandhole felt like the perfect choice from the moment you visited. It’s lovely to know the team helped make your day so special, and that you found everything from the setting to the service just right. We’re so grateful you chose to celebrate with us! Best wishes, the Sandhole Oak Barn team -
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Andrea Sent on 30/08/2025A Beautiful Venue, but Some Disappointing Experiences
Sandhole Oak Barn is undeniably a stunning venue, and the setting provided a truly wonderful backdrop for our wedding day. However, there were several issues that made the overall experience less positive than we had hoped.
Firstly, the venue is not well equipped for handling heat. Many of our guests were uncomfortably hot throughout the day, despite us being reassured beforehand that high temperatures would not be a problem.
Secondly, we were required to use Top Table as caterers. Unfortunately, this was not a completely positive experience and, by association, it lowered our overall impression of Sandhole. Our main concern was with the bar and drinks service. The management of the tab was unclear and, at times, felt rather questionable. When it came to settling the bill, there was no proper breakdown of the charges, and I even noticed that beers I had personally purchased and pre-agreed to provide — due to the limited selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options — had been added to the tab.
In terms of recommended suppliers, we feel Sandhole should review their list. Precious Things, who are on their recommendations, were a disappointment. They changed the flowers we had chosen for our centrepieces without consulting us, which left us unhappy with the final arrangements.
Because of being tied to these suppliers and the issues we experienced with them, our overall experience was not as good as it could have been. While the barn itself is beautiful, future couples should be aware of the supplier restrictions before booking. We understand the venue has recently changed ownership, so it is possible that many of these problems may already have been resolved.Sandhole Oak Barn's reply:
Hi Andrea, Thank you for sharing such a detailed review. While we are pleased to hear that you found Sandhole Oak Barn to be a beautiful setting for your wedding, we are truly sorry to learn that certain aspects of your experience fell short of expectations.
Your feedback around the heat, bar service, and supplier recommendations is invaluable, and this has been taken on board. We’re continuously reviewing both our facilities and our recommended partners to ensure couples receive the very best service throughout their journey with us. With the recent change in ownership, a number of improvements are already being considered, and your comments will help us in shaping these further. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. We do wish you all the very best for the future, and we’re sorry that your experience wasn’t as seamless as it should have been. Best wishes, the Sandhole Oak Barn team
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Juliette Sent on 09/08/2025Sandhole Oak Barn (we loved it!)
Sandhole Oak Barn is a fabulous and beautiful private hire venue - we couldn't recommend it more!! As well as it having beautiful grounds, a lake and barns, it also had accomodation that was perfect for our families and close friends to stay the night of the wedding (particulary as most were not local).
The sandhole team were brilliant and responded to all our questions and queries. It was the most perfect day.
Sandhole Oak Barn's reply:
Hi Juliette, Thank you so much for your kind words, we’re delighted to hear how much you loved Sandhole Oak Barn and that the accommodation worked so well for your guests. It’s wonderful to know the team’s support helped make your day feel so perfect. Thank you for sharing some of your beautiful pictures with us. We’re truly honoured to have been part of such a special occasion! Best wishes, the Sandhole Oak Barn team -
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Ctom1992 Sent on 19/06/2025
Beautiful Venue - an absolute dream
Sandhole oak barn is nothing short of an incredible venue and backdrop for a wedding. We fell in love with the venue at first sight and knew it was the one. We booked our wedding day immediately after visiting.
From every open day, and opportunity to see the venue again we took it in a heartbeat. We were lucky enough in January to see the venue during snow. Whilst this would not have been my preferred time of year to get married it looked so stunning even in the cold months of winter. Added some photos below of our winter day visit!
Our guests commented highly on the standard of the venue and its grounds. Some describing our wedding as the best wedding they had ever attended. What an amazing compliment that was and we have Sandhole oak barn and caterers top table to thank for making it such a memorable day for not only myself and my husband but every single guest that attended.
The rooms were promptly made up for everyone’s arrival. Early check in was granted for our parents rooms so they had a place to change prior to our 2pm ceremony.
The granary cottage was promptly made available in the morning allowing myself and bridesmaids to spill in to there from the dressing room giving us more room to move around.
The whole experience from start to finish has been like a fairytale and I’m sad it’s over.
Highly recommend! Thank you to everyone involved in making our day so special!Sandhole Oak Barn's reply:
Hi Ctom1992, Thank you so much for your lovely and heartfelt review. We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that Sandhole Oak Barn captured your hearts from the very beginning and that your wedding day turned out to be everything you dreamed of. It’s wonderful to know that both you and your guests had such a memorable experience, and we’re especially touched by the kind comments you received about the day. We’re so pleased the team, including Top Table Catering, helped everything run smoothly and made you feel well looked after throughout. It was a pleasure to be part of your special day, and we wish you both all the happiness for the future. Best wishes, the Sandhole Oak Barn team -
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Rebecca Sent on 17/06/2025The perfect wedding venue!!
We had the most incredible wedding day at Sandhole Oak Barn in May and it was made possible by all of the hard work everybody put in behind the scenes including the Sandhole Team.
The service they provided all the way through our wedding planning, but especially on our wedding day was exceptional. Everybody was so warm and friendly and they couldn't have been more helpful in making sure our wedding day went without a hitch!
Sandhole Oak Barn was the perfect venue for us with the incredible lake and oak barn along with enough accommodation to host all of our family. We had so many compliments from all of our guests on the beautiful setting and they really have everything you could need for an incredible wedding day all in one place.
Thank you to all of Sandhole Team for making our day so special!Sandhole Oak Barn's reply:
Hi Rebecca, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted that everything came together just as you'd hoped, and that our team could play a part in making your day so special. It was a pleasure to host your wedding, and we're thrilled your guests enjoyed the setting and service. Wishing you both all the best for the future. Best wishes, The Sandhole Oak Barn Team -
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Molly Sent on 29/05/2025Amazing wedding day
Sandhole were brilliant from booking a viewing to the day itself. From getting engaged I decided I wanted to make my own wedding cake. Sandhole were brilliant they allowed me to set up early. A few months before the day I asked if anyone had booked for the day before and they had not so Sandhole reserved the day for me to go and set up. They coordinated with the caterers that there would be table clothes so I could set up the guestbook table and the dessert table before the day! The service was outstanding from start to finish and I cannot thank them enough for helping us have the most perfect day!Sandhole Oak Barn's reply:
Hi Molly, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that your experience with Sandhole was such a positive one from start to finish. It is wonderful that you were able to set everything up just as you had imagined, especially with your own wedding cake, a truly special touch. We are delighted the day was everything you hoped for. Best wishes for the future, The Sandhole Oak Barn Team -
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Emma Sent on 29/05/2025The most beautiful venue
After deciding that we fancied getting married by water, we fell in love with Sandhole. The location was perfect and the venue itself is stunning and so well thought out. Communication and organisation with the team couldn't have been easier - they were there to answer all our silly little questions and helped guide us through the planning process in a very laid back way - you can tell they've done it hundreds/thousands of times before.
On the day, the getting ready room and small barn/shepherds hut were the perfect spaces to get ready. We were also able to leave all our DIY'd stuff in the cool room the day before so didn't need to stress about that.
All of our guests said how beautiful the venue was, the space was perfect for our 82 guests and the lay out was great. We were so lucky with the weather and were able to spend plenty of time outside (and even got the perfect golden hour shots!)
The guest rooms and the bridal suite were lovely and breakfast was great.
We couldn't recommend Sandhole more and would happily do it all over again!! THANK YOU!Sandhole Oak Barn's reply:
Hi Emma, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so pleased Sandhole was everything you were looking for and more. It’s lovely to hear that the planning felt relaxed and supported, and that the day itself ran smoothly from start to finish. We’re thrilled you made the most of the setting and that your guests enjoyed it just as much as you did. Wishing you both all the best. Best wishes, The Sandhole Oak Barn Team -
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