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Last update: September 2024

South Farm is a stunning countryside wedding venue on the Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire border, yet only 50 minutes from London. The beautifully restored country farmhouse is nestled within 20 acres of stunning landscaped grounds and gardens. The main house is surrounded by a selection of gorgeous converted barns, granaries, and stables, perfect for your big day.

Facilities and Capacity

South Farm is an ideal setting for your day all year round, whatever the weather. You will enjoy exclusive use of the venue on your wedding day, so you and your guests can have a private and memorable day at the beautifully secluded South Farm. The venue is licensed to hold civil ceremonies in a variety of stunning locations. You can choose from several gorgeous indoor spaces, including the Drawing Room, Old Dairy, Tudor Barn and Horse Barn while the Summer House is a beautiful outdoor option for a garden ceremony.

Services Offered

South Farm offer a meticulous planning service for all couples meaning you and your guests can to enjoy the wedding day festivities. If you are looking for delicious wedding food then South Farm could be the venue for you. They offer a variety of award-winning and seasonal menus. Where possible, the delicious dishes are created using the 200 varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs grown on-site. If you have any special requirements or personal tastes that you would like to incorporate into your menu, South Farm's chefs are more than happy to work with you to create a bespoke dining experience. For your overnight guests, there is a range of luxurious bedrooms on offer. Accommodation ranges from luxurious family suites to lovely en-suite double rooms to the enchanting Romany Caravans and even the chance to camp in the paddocks!

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Historic
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Taiya
Taiya C. Sent on 20/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue!

Dear Michelle and the South Farm Team,

We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for all the hard work, dedication, and care you put into making our wedding day absolutely perfect. From the beautiful venue setup to the seamless coordination, every detail exceeded our expectations. You truly made our vision come to life, and we couldn't be more grateful. Your professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail ensured that we could relax and enjoy every moment, knowing everything was in expert hands.

The venue looked absolutely stunning, and every element was exactly as we had envisioned (and more!). Michelle, We felt completely at ease knowing you were there to ensure everything ran smoothly. Your dedication, patience, and warm support were so appreciated, and it made our day unforgettable not only for us but for all of our guests.

Our guests were blown away by the stunning atmosphere and impeccable service, they all were impressed by the beautiful setting and flawless execution. The day was magical and we’ve received so many compliments thanks to you and your team.

Thank you once again for being such an important part of our special day. We will forever cherish the memories created at South Farm. Thank you for making our dream wedding come to life. We are forever grateful!

With sincere appreciation,

Taiya & Jenna Cowie-Pole
Nicole
Nicole B. Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives

We could not recommend South Farm enough to any couple looking for the perfect venue.
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect from start to finish. All of the staff and our Event Manager on the day went above and beyond to make our day run seamlessly. The food was delicious and really impressed our guests as did the stunning venue and grounds which are immaculately kept by the South Farm team.
The team at South Farm made planning the wedding so much easier for us with excellent supplier recommendations, incredible attention to detail and so much support in the build up. We couldn’t have done it without them!
All of our guests had such an amazing day and for us, it will always be one of the best days of our lives. Our only wish would be that we could do it again! To all of the South Farm team, we cannot thank you enough.
Leslie
Leslie M. Sent on 15/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most wonderful place and people

There are not enough words to describe how much we love South Farm and its team. After having looked around many different venues, looking around South Farm could not have stood out more. The whole place feels like a home that welcomes you with open arms. Every team member is kind, attentive, personable, supportive and caring. A special shout out has to go to Michelle, who was our Wedding manager on the day as well as in the lead up. She is just wonderful and even though she does this every day for a living, she made us feel like we were her best friends getting married. The food and the venue are fighting to be as sustainable as possible which was incredibly important to us, but they also are so passionate about making their couples and guests feel supported, welcome and loved. They even run events where couples who got married here can come back and enjoy being back, which just shows how much thought they put into making couples happy even after their big day is done. Their gardens are stunning, the guest rooms and event spaces are cozy, clean, elegant and bright, their food exceeds every expectation. They ran an absolutely magnificent day and we will be forever grateful to them. We love you!
Amy
Amy S. Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives!

From the moment we stepped foot in South Farm on our first visit, two years ago, we knew it was the venue for us. Everyone is so unbelievably friendly, the grounds are absolutely beautiful and the main house is just perfect.

Throughout the planning process, all of our questions and queries were dealt with quickly and efficiently and we were always made to feel like our day was important, despite the team managing up to six weddings per week. Nothing ever seemed to be too much trouble. We also had an unbelievable experience at the food tasting evening. Although, everything was so delicious that it was almost even harder to choose our menu for the day!

On the day, Helen was our event manager and she put us at ease from the moment we arrived. We did have high expectations of our day but she went above and beyond anything we could have imagined to make our day ran smoothly. She is such an amazing person and was much like a fairy godmother to us! Helen’s attitude was reflected in all the staff we came across. Every single person, from the bar staff to house keeping, and waiters and waitresses to the owner of the venue, were absolutely fabulous. Everyone played a role in making the day so faultless.

We would also like to give a special mention to Evie, who conducted our final planning meeting and played a key role in updating all of our documents between then and the big day. Evie was so kind, knowledgable and organised and made the process really easy for us.

All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was, saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had and many said it was the best wedding they had been to. We had lots of guests with various dietary requirements and these were managed carefully which was really reassuring for us and our guests.

There aren’t enough words to truly describe our gratitude to everyone at South Farm. We really can’t thank you all enough for the best and most special day of our lives. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the venue to other couples and really can’t wait to come back and visit at one of your events one day soon.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Totally amazing!

We got married at South Farm on the 31st May 2024 and it was the best day of our lives, we cannot begin to thank everyone at South Farm enough for making our Wedding Day so special.
From our initial meeting with Becky, to the food tasting experience and planning meeting with Helen (and various correspondence with the team), the customer service was the best we have experienced. All our queries were answered so quickly, and the team were so accommodating too. We would like to say a big thank you to Jane (our Event Manager) who was a dream and made sure the day ran smoothly for us.
The venue is spacious and beautiful, the food is totally amazing (all our guests said the beef was the best they had ever had!) and all the staff are fantastic.
Thank you South Farm! Mr & Mrs Jarvis.
Eleanor
Eleanor Sent on 13/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We had an amazing wedding day!

We had the most amazing wedding day at South Farm earlier this month! From start to finish the whole team helped make the planning process so much easier and were always quick to respond to any queries with helpful suggestions.

On the day, everything ran so smoothly and seamlessly, and it was so lovely for us to not have to think about the running of the day and be able to focus on enjoying ourselves! Hayley our event manager was brilliant: she was so calm and collected, proactive and organised, and also so kind and helpful to us and our guests.

We also really appreciated the small touches, such as being saved our own plate of canapés during the drinks reception.
Having good food at our wedding was really important to us, and all our guests said the food was brilliant, some said it was the best wedding food they'd ever had!

There’s nothing we would change about our day! Thank you South Farm!
Shelbs G
Shelbs Sent on 20/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic, amazing, attentive, magical

I want to thank everyone at South Farm for making our wedding day everything I dreamed of. Nothing was too much trouble, and the attentive staff made the day run smoothly with no problems. I loved every part of the day.
South Farm is a beautiful place absolutely stunning, we have received so many compliments from our guests. Lots of "the best wedding ive been too". We were really lucky to be the first outdoor wedding of this year, I just cant believe how the sun shone for us.
Michelle, our wedding coordinator for the day was absolutely fantastic. It's nice when you get someone to look after you who gels with you and your wedding party. I wish I could do it all again!
Alexandra
Alexandra C. Sent on 17/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for more

We had our wedding here and could not have been happier. From the moment we stepped foot on the farm for our viewing, we had that special feeling. Seeing it in person is so different from photos. We actually cried once we left! The staff are second-to-none and go above and beyond. Even after our showaround they gave us a bag of their fresh produce! There are so many personal touches in everything they do!

In the lead up to the big day, they were so communicative and happy to answer any questions. We felt at ease and so well taken care of.

On the day itself our event manager Michelle was a total star and just thought of absolutely EVERYTHING to make the day run smoothly and make sure we didn't have to worry about a single thing. All of the staff are so friendly and accommodating and our guests had the best time. As did we of course!! Everything went off without a hitch thanks to Michelle and the team and we had the wedding of our dreams. Guests loved how gorgeous the venue was (we got the outside ceremony of our dreams!), from the gardens to the barns to the accommodation. It was all just picture-perfect.

Also: THE FOOD. Everyone loved it. Said it was the best wedding food they'd had (we went for the antipasti, followed by the barbecue buffet. Evening food was the noodle bar which was SUCH a hit. Guests went mad for it).

I can't tell you how many special little touches there were to make sure things went well and guests were taken care of. Even things we hadn't thought of, South Farm did, so we never had to worry!

Honestly we couldn't have asked for more. This is a stunning venue with a great team and has everything you could ever dream of! So many people said it was the best wedding they'd been to. And maybe we're bias, but we agree ;)
Rochelle
Rochelle D. Sent on 15/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, South Farm, for making our wedding day a truly magical and unforgettable experience.

We recently celebrated our wedding on 14th December 2023 at the enchanting South Farm, and we're still basking in the glow of what can only be described as the best and most magical day of our lives. From the very first moment we stepped foot on the grounds, to the last dance of the evening, our experience at South Farm was nothing short of phenomenal.

We would like to extend our gratitude to a few exceptional individuals who played crucial roles in crafting our unforgettable celebration:

Our journey with South Farm began with a warm welcome from Summer, the first friendly face we encountered during our initial visit. After our appointment, we looked at each other in the car, and without uttering a word, we both knew this was the venue of our dreams.

Emily, who conducted our planning meeting, deserves special mention for putting our minds at ease and building excitement for our big day. Her meticulous attention to detail and responsiveness to our queries laid the foundation for the remarkable experience that followed.

A heartfelt thank you to Nikki, our Event Manager, whose exceptional efforts left us in awe. Nikki's genuine care and impeccable timekeeping ensured our day unfolded flawlessly. Her commitment to ensuring every aspect of the celebration ran seamlessly contributed immensely to the overall success of our special day.

Christine and Evie, always so helpful and responsive over email, making our planning process seamless. Every single query we had was handled with ease and efficiency, and their dedication to ensuring our vision came to life did not go unnoticed.

Finally, the incredibly talented chefs deserve accolades for the amazing spread they prepared. We received countless compliments from our guests, with some declaring it the best wedding food they've ever tasted. Considering we've got a few fussy eaters in our family – not a single complaint was heard!

South Farm has etched itself forever in our hearts, thanks to the collective efforts of every staff member involved in making our day perfect. From the warm greetings from the housekeeping team when I first arrived, to the attentive care throughout the day, everyone at South Farm went above and beyond to ensure not only our happiness but also that of our families, friends, and suppliers.

We wholeheartedly recommend South Farm to every engaged couple embarking on their wedding journey. As we fondly reflect on our own celebration, we sincerely hope to return one day to celebrate another milestone with our loved ones!
Elisabeth
Elisabeth Sent on 17/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect day!

Oh, oh oh, where do I start? South Farm demonstrated nothing short of the utmost passion and professionalism for making our day absolutely magical. All our guests raved about the venue and the quality of the food, and having the whole place exclusively to ourselves made it all the more special. This team are expertly professional, and the venue is immaculate, you'd never think they literally do this every day! The grounds are just stunning and so well maintained, we have some fantastic photos of the day!

The day ran so smoothly from start to finish. Summer our event manager was attentive yet discreet. The correspondence and guidance from the whole team was really helpful and no question was so silly. Michelle, Evie and Summer were so accommodating with our requests and all the last minute changes to the planner and their help really took the stress out of planning the whole day.

We can't thank South Farm enough for making our day absolutely perfect. I just wish we could do it all over again!
Larah
Larah K. Sent on 20/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect stress free venue

Where do I start!
South Farm is such a magical place. From their ethos of home grown to all year round beauty it's a lovely place to get married.
We can't thank the staff enough for all their help, right from our initial view of the venue through to our big day. Our guests were astounded at how well organised the wedding was which was down to the hard working staff and even manager that made sure every detail ran as smooth as possible.

We loved the exclusiveness and safety of the site. We had the whole venue to ourselves for our big day and our guests could explore at their leisure.
The food is amazing, the tasting menu nigh is not something to miss out on!

Thank You so much to everyone at South Farm, can we do it all again please?!
Alex
Alex D. Sent on 15/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A truly magical place

What can we say about South Farm. It is a truly magical place to get married which is only emphasised by the amazing team that they have there.
From the initial meeting where they still made us feel special, with a wedding going on that day, to all the planning and the day itself. They took the stress away from the day.
The food is amazing with our guests saying it's the best wedding breakfast they've had.
The team at South Farm made our day phenomenal and so special and I could not recommend them enough.
Thank you xx
Rachel
Rachel T. Sent on 19/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Perfection

We cannot even begin to describe how perfect our experience at South Farm was. All we have heard from family and friends since was hoe amazing the venue was! From start to finish, the staff at South Farm were warm, welcoming, responsive and extremely helpful. The food was exceptional and 70% is grown on the farm itself! Having the entire venue to ourselves allowed us and our guests to spend the day exploring and enjoying a quiet moment, as well as having gorgeous buildings and surroundings in which to mingle. Every area of South Farm is just beautiful and we count ourselves exceptionally lucky to be among those who have got married at this phenomenal venue.
Emma
Emma W. Sent on 13/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing short of phenomenal

South Farm

South farm is nothing short of phenomenal both in location and professionalism.

During our day there was nothing that was too much or too little for them and their organisation skills were flawless. We didn’t need to think about ANYTHING.

Our head organiser for the day, Helen, was wonderful.
Always checking in on myself and, more importantly, my disabled partner.
Helen really made us feel special throughout the day and helped us feel like it was completely ours!
What struck me the most was their dedication to providing flawless service and including us in everything! Even a request made by some of our guests on the day regarding accommodation.
Every other place I can imagine would have accepted the extra room rental without hesitation but Helen sought out me and my partner to confirm it was ok for them to stay!
It was our day and nothing, even them making more money, came before that!
Even writing this review is making me smile at the incredible memories of the day.
South Farm and their amazing staff were flawless on every level and we can’t thank them enough for creating a day we will remember for the rest of our lives.
Ruth
Ruth Sent on 12/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding - truly magical day

I'm super glad we booked South Farm for our wedding. The staff can't do enough to help throughout the whole process from the initial booking, the planning meeting, the food tasting (which is awesome!), in the stressy run up to the event and the actual day itself. We had Emily as our planner on the day and she was fantastic, a lovely calm friendly face checking in and always there making everything run seamlessly supported by all the brilliant staff.
We had masses of compliments about the venue and the day and we're both still super high from the day.
Thank you South Farm!
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