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The Oak Barn, Frame Farm

The Oak Barn, Frame Farm

Cranbrook, Kent
4.9 out of 5 rating, 86 reviews
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    Isabel Sent on 02/11/2025
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    The oak barn - stunning

    I first saw this venue online and knew it had everything we wanted; beautiful setting, indoor/outdoor ceremony spaces, exclusive use, dry hire, luxury accommodation for us and guests - rustic elegance at it’s finest. We did not expect to love it as much as we did as we had seen lots of venues at this point and still not found the one - we were blown away - it is just stunning! From the beautiful buildings, greenery for miles, privacy and impeccable attention to detail - The Oak Barn is the most breathtaking wedding venue we have ever seen.

    The team at The Oak Barn are hands down, the friendliest, warmest people who are extremely accommodating and helpful throughout every step of wedding planning. Without them supporting us every step of the way, I do not know how we could have pulled off the most special day for us and our guests. Everyone is still talking about what a beautiful day it was and we put that all down to the team at The Oak Barn - thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    It was such a pleasure to host your friends and family for a full weekend of celebrations at the farm, in April 2026.  It was just the perfect Spring weather for you both, allowing us to host your ceremony outside on our terrace, which was everything we had wished for, for you both.  Our sheep and lambs were feeling right at home, it could not have been any more perfect.  We do pride ourselves in offering something bespoke for all our couples.  The Wedding venue search can sometimes be daunting and so many of our couples who "finally find us", love our personal approach.  We were so glad you were one of them.  Thank you once again for having chosen The Oak Barn, Frame Farm, we do hope to welcome you back one day!  Tim, Deana & Chrystelle 
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    Karly Sent on 15/10/2025
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    The most magical day, the most magical venue.

    There are not enough words to describe how special and magical The Oak Barn Frame Farm is.
    Chrystelle, Deana and Tim are amazing and became our new best friends over the year before our big day. They are fully invested in making your day perfect. Nothing was too much for them.
    We were lucky enough to have the venue for 3 days (which we highly recommend!) The setting, the weather the different options for spaces was incredible. We loved every single moment and now its over we miss them all! We will be returning for a stay to enjoy those beautiful grounds again.
    Thank you so so much.

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    Your beautiful words went straight to our hearts! Thank you so much Karly and Barry for putting your trust in us, and for being such a wonderful couple - we thoroughly enjoyed helping you in any way we could.  Your Wedding was magical, totally unique and everything you both deserved.  You put so much care and thoughts in all your preparations, and your guests' comfort and happiness were always at the top of your priorities.  Having you at the farm for 3 days turned your special day into an unforgettable memory for all involved, and we are privileged to have been a part of it.  "Yes please" to your upcoming return, you will always be welcomed back with open arms. Tim, Chrystelle & Deana 
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    Eliott Sent on 06/09/2025
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    Fantastic venue

    The Oak Barn is an absolutely stunning venue and such a fundamental part of us having an even better wedding weekend than we expected. From the first minute it was immediately clear this was the place for us and we would heartily recommend to others.

    Not only is it a beautiful, tranquil setting with lots of great spots for photos (including many sheep!), it offers so much flexibility. There are many different spaces you can make your own, allowing guests to move about the venue trhoughout the day, and it's possible to quickly adapt depending on the weather.

    Critically for us, unlike many venues we visited, which felt like conveyor belts, the Oak Barn enabled such a personal wedding. From decorating it our way, to bringing in our own wine without corkage, to having goats on site for the day, there was so much scope to make this our own very special time.

    That said, it's worth noting the flexibility means more work for you- you'll need to liase with lots of suppliers for things like tables and chairs, food and drink, and the DJ, which might be part of the package at other venues. But the work was so worth it, and made much smoother by the brilliant venue team. Chrystelle and colleagues were so helpful throughout the year of planning, super quick to respond to emails, willing to accomodate our ideas wherever they could, and always very friendly.

    Finally, having the venue for the whole weekend (Fri noon - Sunday noon) was such an added bonus, allowing us to enjoy even more quality time with our wedding party.


    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    It was such an honour to host your multi-cultural (and multi-day!) wedding at the farm a couple of weeks ago. The blend of Scottish vibes with French elegance was truly something special. We loved how you embraced the flexibility of the farm and our three barns to bring your exact vision to life.
    And yes, for the very first time we had goats arriving as special guests! Such a fun surprise and a moment none of us will forget (especially Tatty!). Your Ceilidh band was a huge success, and we’re so delighted that you managed to have everything you wanted here at the farm, right down to the wine from Tatty’s nan’s own vineyard, which was the most incredible personal touch.
    What a day… what a weekend! We’re just so happy to have been a part of it. Chrystelle, Tim & Deana
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    Dana Sent on 18/08/2025
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    Thank you all so much!

    From the moment we booked, the entire team at Oak Barn were friendly, welcoming, and incredibly accommodating. Communication was always easy and efficient getting in touch was never an issue.
    What really stood out was the personal touch they added throughout the planning process. We truly felt at home and well looked after. The on-site accommodation was both comfortable and convenient, making everything even more relaxed for us and our guests.
    The venue itself is absolutely stunning, a perfect countryside setting that matched everything we had hoped for in a wedding. On the big day, everything ran smoothly thanks to the amazing team. They coordinated seamlessly with our suppliers and took a lot of the stress off our shoulders. Chrystelle helped to create our day with site visits and emails and then was there on the day helping everything to run smoothly- she was so kind and helpful and we were so lucky to have her!
    We were so impressed and grateful for all their hard work and support. We’ll definitely be revisiting to relive and remember our very special day.

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    Thank you so much for your lovely words Dana and Charles. It has been such a pleasure to get to know you both and be a part of your Wedding journey. We loved seeing the Groomsmen enjoying their duties with such enthusiasm. Your personal touches were incredibly beautiful and added that extra little touch to the entire day. It was just perfection all round and we are so privileged to have had your Wedding at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm. Yes please to your return visit! Chrystelle, Deana & Tim
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    Christine Sent on 16/08/2025
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    Stunning location, beautiful venue, incredible day!

    We held our wedding at the Oak Barn on Easter Sunday this year. We can't express how grateful we are to Chrystelle, Tim and Deana for our incredible day. From the moment we saw the venue for the first time we knew it was the one for us - even though we kept coming back for more visits! We loved every step of working together with them. The care and attention to detail was phenomenal. Nothing was too much trouble to make sure we had a stress-free day. The accommodation is stunning and made a huge difference for us to have some of our special guests on-site. We mostly used preferred suppliers and can not fault a single one of one, everything was completely impeccable. We had endless compliments about the venue, caterers, flowers and all the entertainment the team helped us to arrange. We want to do it all again and we hope we'll be back for another celebration!

    Lots of love to an amazing team!!
    Christine & Tom xx

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    It certainly was an incredible day to remember!  Having you settle at the farm the day before the Wedding with your friends and family, was a perfect addition to your stay at the farm.  You truly transformed the Pole Barn into such a fun and versatile area that all your guests thoroughly enjoyed.  Your Wedding at the farm was a true reflection of both your personalities:  Light, fun, vibrant and bespoke - We are so pleased that you chose us and wish you both the very, very best for the future.   Chrystelle, Deana & Tim
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    Lucy Sent on 28/07/2025
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    Perfection!

    We recently had our wedding at Oak Barn. Oak Barn is a very special place, it is beautiful with stunning indoor and outdoor spaces. The whole day ran seamlessly and every detail was thought of, a true testament to the care and dedication from the team behind the scenes.
    Thank you for a wonderful weekend and the best start to our married life together.

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    We will never forget the most wonderful Spring day, the pure elegance of your dress Lucy, and the breathtaking flower meadow that you created - everything was just perfection!

    Having you stay at the farm for two nights made everything so seamless and it truly felt like a weekend in paradise.  Thank you so much for your 5 star review, and also for sharing your stunning photos, this means the world to us. 

    With our very best wishes.  Deana & Tim, Chrystelle 
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    Chris Sent on 29/06/2025
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    We're grateful to The Oak Barn for a fantastic wedding!

    We had an all round excellent experience with The Oak Barn for our wedding and would strongly recommend. The team were responsive throughout and worked very closely with the caterers to coordinate everything on the day. The venue is beautiful and also enabled us to manage some surprise showers. I'd also recommend the onsite accommodation, which we initially thought was more on the expensive side, but turned out to be good value; enabling our families to be very close and in smart/modern/clean digs.

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    Thank you Chris and Kaz, for such a lovely review. It was a real pleasure to host your full Weekend Wedding here at the farm, where you and your guests could settle and enjoy every minute. The Pole Barn certainly played its part on the day with the indoor/outdoor shelter enabling the action to continue whilst the showers were passing. It was just perfect. Your cocktail hour was such a hit and a great warm up for the evening party. We will keep such fond memories of you both, thank you once again for your trust in The Oak Barn, Frame Farm. Chrystelle, Deana & Tim
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    Becky Sent on 17/01/2025
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    The Perfect Venue

    We had our wedding in October 2024 at the Oak Barn Frame Farm and we couldn’t have picked a more perfect venue! From the moment we looked around the barn, we both knew it was the place for us. Having 3 barns meant we were able to keep our 50 guests entertained and still have beautiful spaces. We weren’t sure what to expect with dry-hire, but the barn is so beautiful it could be kept minimal if you’re on a budget, but being able to personalise it to how we wanted it made it extra special for us. The open fields, waterfall and sheep meant we got some amazing photos (from our photographer Matt Birchall) as well as the best memories. Chrystelle couldn’t have been more helpful, from her communication in planning, to the materials provided in the run up to the wedding, and her excellent organisation on the day meaning our wedding ran seamlessly and we didn’t have to worry about anything. The list of trusted suppliers was great too, and we used quite a few who were also great. The accommodation on site was an added bonus for us and family, and all of our friends and family commented on what a perfect venue we’d chosen. Being environmentally focused was also a huge bonus for us, as it really aligned with our values. Thank you to all at the Oak Barn for giving us the happiest day!

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    Thank you Becky and Aaron, for such kind words. Your October wedding was simply wonderful in every way and Matt Birchall captured some incredible moments. It was wonderful to see you together in our fields during the sunset hour, with the biggest smiles on your faces. Your vegan meal was a real success and our caterers really lived up to your expectations. It was a magical Autumnal day and we are so pleased that you chose The Oak Barn, Frame Farm. With our warmest wishes. Chrystelle, Deana & Tim
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    Best wedding venue ever!

    The best choice we made was having our wedding at the oak barn frame farm! Not only is the space gorgeous, but it's eco friendly, has lots of different options depending on preference and weather, and they have beautiful cottages for family and close friends to stay close and the option to spend the whole weekend at the farm! It was exactly what we were looking for! And the best part was the support! Chrystelle was amazing!! She helped us through the whole planning process and gave us the invaluable list of suppliers( who were all amazing!). She is such a professional and a wonderful person! She really went above and beyond making sure we had the best day (weekend) of our lives! Couldn't recommend this place more! If you're looking for a country wedding, you've found your place!

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    Thank you to you both, and your families, for having brought some Brazilian sunshine to the farm! It was not only a pleasure, but a privilege to witness your love and happiness. We will forever remember the Cariocans and their guitars, with all the South American vibes mixed so tastefully with the British traditions. Thank you Nanda and Roger, for having chosen The Oak Barn, Frame Farm for the most fabulous multi-day Wedding. We feel lucky to have crossed your paths and do hope to welcome you back to the farm one day. Chrystelle, Deana & Tim
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