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The Oak Barn, Frame Farm

The Oak Barn, Frame Farm

Cranbrook, Kent
4.9 out of 5 rating, 93 reviews
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    Charlotte Sent on 29/08/2026
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    Mr & Mrs Roff

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm is a lovely venue run by lovely people. Everyone was very helpful and professional. Chrystelle, Tim and Tembo looked after us throughout the whole build up and went above and beyond on our special day. I highly recommend this venue and the team behind it. Thank you.

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing The Oak Barn, Frame Farm for your special day. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you felt so well looked after throughout the whole journey, from the build-up to the wedding day itself. It was a real pleasure to be part of your celebration, and we’re so grateful for your recommendation.

    Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together, and thank you again for letting us share in such a special occasion! ❤️Chrystelle, Tembo, Tim & Deana
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    Ruth Sent on 04/08/2026
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    Beautiful venue!!

    From the moment we first visited, we knew this was the venue where we wanted to get married. The booking process was so simple, and every question we had was answered promptly—no query ever felt too small or silly.

    Although it's a dry hire venue, they provide an excellent list of recommended suppliers, which gave us the perfect starting point when planning our day. We visited several times between booking and the wedding itself, and every visit was met with such a warm welcome. The whole team were always friendly, helpful, and happy to show us around.

    A special mention has to go to Chrystelle, who is an absolute superstar. She worked seamlessly alongside our caterers and other suppliers, taking so much of the stress away in the lead-up to the wedding. Knowing everything was in such capable hands made all the difference.

    All three barns are absolutely stunning, and we loved being able to make use of each of them throughout our day. The on-site accommodation is also beautiful and finished to an incredibly high standard. We already can't wait to book another stay so we can come back and relive the memories. ❤️

    On the day itself, Tim was amazing. He made sure everything ran smoothly, ensuring no detail was overlooked. The care, organisation, and attention to detail from the entire team were exceptional.

    We are so grateful to everyone who helped make our wedding so special. We truly had the most incredible day and couldn't have chosen a better venue. Thank you for giving us memories we'll cherish forever—we couldn't recommend you more highly!

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    Ruth and Ben you are such an amazing couple! It has been a true privilege to cross your path, get to work alongside you for many months, and eventually host your unbelievable Wedding at the farm in June.  Having you stay here the night before allowed you to set up, relax and embrace the Wedding to the full.  The farm was filled with bright fuschia colours, your games were a total hit (loved the personalise giant Guess Who!), and it was so wonderful and heartwarming to witness the love your friends and families have for you both.  Everyone was in a bubble of happiness.  Ruther you were gorgeous, Ben you were so much fun!.  Thank you for having chosen The Oak Barn, Frame Farm, and we look forward to welcoming you both back (with J!) very soon!  Chrystelle, Tim and Deana 
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    Jo Paterson Sent on 14/05/2026
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    Simply Stunning

    From the very beginning, the team at the Oak Barn, Frame Farm were absolutely incredible. In the lead up to our wedding they were always so helpful with every question we had, no matter how big or small, and provided so many great ideas and suggestions that really helped bring everything together.

    The venue itself is absolutely stunning — from the beautiful barn where we celebrated to the lovely cottages, which all of our guests loved staying in. Every part of the venue felt so special and created the perfect atmosphere for the whole weekend.

    On the day itself, everything ran so smoothly and we were able to relax and enjoy every moment knowing we were in such good hands. Even when the weather turned and it started raining, they were completely prepared with umbrellas and kept everything running seamlessly.

    What really stood out throughout the whole experience was how genuinely friendly, approachable and supportive everyone was. We felt so looked after from start to finish and couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team for our wedding day. We’d recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat!

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    How could this amazing review skip our radar??  Jo & Kane we are so sorry for the delay in replying to your amazing words.  We can not believe your Wedding was already 5 months ago.  Yes mother nature played hard to get but goodness she did not succeed in any way, and the smiles on your amazing photos say it all.  Your games, your live musicians, your limoncello, your "Wedding Edition", your sweet cart, your Grand-parents from Gibraltar:  It never stopped and the farm was filled with the most invigorating vibes throughout.  Thank you for having let us look after you from start to finish, and for having shared the most beautiful memories of a March Wedding at the farm.  Chrystelle, Deana & Tim, Amanda 
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    Nicole Sent on 05/05/2026
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    The best wedding venue with the best team!

    From the moment we saw the Oak Barn online, we fell in love with the venue! This love only got greater the minute we set foot on site with Tim welcoming us with open arms! We really felt like we’d been transported to another world! We booked the venue two years in advance for the weekend and throughout the lead up Deana, Chrystelle and the team were so helpful, always being around to answer our questions with none being too silly! Our wedding weekend couldn’t have gone any better with both Deana, Amanda and Tembo being fantastic throughout helping with any issues that may have arisen. We are so glad we booked the venue for the weekend as we were able to extend the celebrations with family and friends on the Friday and Sunday! All the guests on the day absolutely loved the venue and kept on going on about how beautiful it was with the perfect space for all the kids to run around! Who could forget the baby lambs and sheep who made the venue that much more magical! We would recommend the Oak Barn in a heartbeat to any couples looking for the perfect barn wedding! Thank you!! Nicole and Alex x

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    Such kind words go straight to our heart, Nicole and Alex, thank you!  It was such a pleasure to have you and your family settle at the farm for the entire weekend, oversee the preparations of your Wedding with a wonderfully most relaxed atmosphere, and with our baby lambs as extra special guests for your April Wedding.  The Pole Barn was filled with games and laughter, it was such a wonderful weekend in every way possible.  And that weather... just the perfect addition to the perfect day.  Thank you once again for choosing The Oak Barn, Frame Farm, I'm so pleased you felt so much at home here and it's been a privilege.  Wishing you every happiness, Tim & Deana, Chrystelle, Amanda & Tembo. 
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    Lu M Sent on 02/05/2026
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    The Perfect Wedding Venue!!!

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm is everything we could have wished for from a wedding venue, and so much more.

    The venue has been renovated with so much love and attention to detail, and is clearly very well taken care of.

    We genuinely didn't feel the need to fill the spaces with an abundance of flowers and other decorations, as the various locations really spoke for themselves - the classic interior of the Byre, the idyllic fields and pond that acted as the backdrop for the Byre Terrace, the large rustic Pole Barn, and the beautiful beams in the Oak Barn. The dry hire allows you to personalise your day to really reflect who you are as a couple, and their list of trusted suppliers was a brilliant asset.

    As we were not local to the area, and we wanted to see the final set up before the day (to ease any nerves) we opted for beginning our booking on the Friday, then having our ceremony on the Saturday, and leaving on Sunday morning. This made setting up the venue run so smoothly, and being on-site meant we weren't worried about any potential traffic hold ups on the day! We also had friends travelling from all over the country, so the ability to have friends stay with us over the weekend in the cottages was another detail that made the experience perfect for us. The cottages themselves are well-decorated, and had everything we needed.

    We knew the only thing we couldn't plan for with our wedding day was the weather, so we wanted to make sure there were plenty of options for our guests to stay dry during the day. Having the three covered venues - the Byre, the Pole Barn, and the Oak Barn, meant we didn't need to worry about potential bad weather, and also meant we had more choices of where to spend parts of our day.


    The Byre Terrace made the perfect setting for our ceremony (which was blessed with glorious sunshine) but if it had rained, we would have been happy to use the Byre, and we were able to work with the team to ensure we had a plan in place for both scenarios - something that really put our minds at ease.

    The Pole Barn was an excellent location for fairground games, cocktail hour, and ice cream in the evening.

    We used The Oak Barn for our wedding breakfast and evening entertainment, and it was fantastic for both. We particularly liked how whilst it was all one big space, the open walls made the bar area and the back of the barn feel like different areas - we set up sofas in the area at the back of the barn, and they were very popular with those who needed a break from dancing during the evening.

    We genuinely can't say enough about the team at The Oak Barn either - everyone made us feel so welcome, so special, and really seemed to care about our wedding. During the planning process, they helped us navigate the (sometimes confusing) world of weddings, and were available to answer any questions. Over our wedding weekend, they were so kind and attentive, and genuinely seemed excited for us.

    We had the most special time, and we're so grateful to The Oak Barn for helping us make our dream wedding a reality!

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    A very happy first anniversary to you both Lu & Finn! It is so wonderful to hear from you and thank you for such a lovely review......where has the year gone? We are truly touched by your memories of your magnificent day at the farm and we do remember the weather you were blessed with (not TOO hot either), your fabulous decor with vibrant colour and fun mirror balls, Becky's magnificent flowers and of course your beautiful sparkly dress and Finn's pink three piece suit - you truly took it to another level.  Your Wedding was just so "you" and we loved every minute of it.  Thank you once again for choosing The Oak Barn, Frame Farm and using the spaces to its full potential of creativity and personalisation.  It was a real privilege to have been a part of your story and we wish you much love and happiness,  Deana &  Tim, Chrystelle

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    Romanticivoryconfetti712 Sent on 18/04/2026
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    Stunning setting, endless options, wonderful venue and Team

    We knew from the first visit that we wanted to get married at the Oak Barn. We cannot thank Deana, Tim and team enough for making our wedding come to life and be all and more than we imagined. It was quite simply perfect.
    They made the day so smooth with not a thing to worry about which really helped with any nerves. Also with the venue being so versatile there were a variety of wet weather options that did not compromise our vision (it being April). It was perfect for us to have to have the run of the whole place as we both have big families and wanted a relaxed feel.
    Our guests were all blown away by the setting and all commented on how spectacular it is, the lambs were a big hit too! 
    We had the Oak Barn for the weekend which made the whole wedding that little less stressful so we cant recommend them enough. Thank you!

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    It was such a pleasure to host your Wedding here, and to get to know you both over the last 18 months! Our baby lambs arrived just in time for your day, and were the perfect, very noisy guests to your weekend at the farm.  We loved seeing you and your family settle in, decorating the farm and then enjoying an intimate Friday evening before your Big Day! We feel privileged to have been a part of your beautiful wedding and we really hope you'll keep in touch and come back to visit us. Congratulations to you both! Wishing you every happiness, Deana, Amanda, Chrystelle & Tim
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    Amazing venue!

    We are so glad we choose the Oak Barn for our big day. From our very first visit, we knew it was the venue for us. We wanted somewhere beautiful and intimate where nature was at the forefront, and The Oak Barn had this in spades!
    We can’t thank the whole team enough. From our many visits, discussions about space and style to recommending some truly amazing suppliers.
    Communication was great throughout and you helped us to bring our vision to life. Seeing our perfect Autumnal day come together was so magical and we will treasure the memories made at this stunning venue forever.
    We felt so relaxed knowing the running of the day was safe in your hands. There was so much laughter and happiness all day long.
    It is such a special place, will be back to visit very soon and would highly recommend to any future bride and groom.

    The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:

    Thank you so much for such lovely words, it truly means the world to us all. It was lovely getting to know you both and seeing your plans evolve into your stunning Autumnal wedding. We’re so glad we were “the one” and that you had the beautiful, intimate, nature-filled day you were hoping for. Thank you for trusting us with such an important time of your life! Knowing you felt relaxed and able to fully enjoy every moment is exactly what we had hoped for! We wish you a lifetime filled with happiness, Deana, Chrystelle, Tim & Mark
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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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    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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