The Ashridge Great Barn
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If you're looking for a rustic wedding venue with a difference in Devon then look no further than The Ashridge Great Barn. Nestled in a picture-perfect valley between green pastures and woodland, this is a truly enchanting place to say 'I do'.
The airy building, with 500 years of history, is extremely versatile. Whether you're looking to cover it in fairy lights, hang vintage bunting or fill it with floral details, this space can be transformed into your dream wedding venue. Every wedding is bespoke and exclusive and you will be given the barn for three days, meaning you can host a rehearsal dinner, prepare the space and relax after your big day with no rush and no stress.
The barn can seat 140 and has a maximum capacity of 200, so grand wedding breakfasts and evening receptions are always an option here. Before or after the ceremony you're also welcome to relax by the fire pit or chill out in the snug area, a great space for guests to catch their breath during the celebrations.
The Great Barn has an outdoor ceremony space in the gardens and a catering kitchen, as well as list of wedding suppliers at their fingertips, allowing you to choose a tried and trusted supplier to suit your needs and tastes. Great Barn staff will also be on-hand to help with the planning and preparation and to suggest how you can get the very best out of the magnificent space.
If The Ashridge Great Barn sounds like the perfect wedding venue for you, contact the friendly team to book an appointment or simply to find out more.
- Stunning barn with 500 years of history and a light and airy feel
- Three day exclusive use included as standard allowing you to host a rehearsal dinner, prepare the space and enjoy a relaxing send off
- Catering kitchen and a list of recommended caterers and suppliers available
- Beautiful setting within a valley, nestled between green pastures and enchanting woodland
- Maximum capacity of 200 for an evening reception
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Samantha B. Married on 25/09/2021Made our dreams come true
Cat and her team were incredible from start to finish. From the moment we had a tour of Ashridge farm, it felt like a second home! Cat made all my quirky ideas a reality and was so accommodating to the numerous date changes, the crazy amounts of emails and many visits with all our family and suppliers. Cat even allowed us to have our legal ceremony in the barn with 15 guests a year before our BIG day due to covid restrictions. I cannot recommend this venue enough, they have made all our dreams a reality and we are so lucky to have found them!-
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Megan F. Married on 31/07/2021Beautiful, friendly, supportive DIY venue
We knew Ashridge Great Barn was the place for us as soon as we toured the grounds with Cat. We instantly connected with its rural and wild beauty and knew that Cat and team's easy-going nature would be exactly right for us. Some things that drew us towards Ashridge were: the fact that we could choose whichever suppliers we wanted and have our day exactly as we wanted it; the fact that Cat and team have an excellent 'black book' of trusted suppliers which can be used as a starting point in your search; a variety of possibilities for the marriage ceremony itself - we chose to be married at a local church, but there are loads of great options all over the grounds; the grounds: beautiful, varied, colourful and full of nature all year round; the amazing rustic barn which is just gorgeous and comforting even before you start decorating it; the fact that we were able to stay on-site for a couple of days before the wedding and really spend time making sure we were ready and prepared; and the relaxed atmosphere - after viewing lots of 'stiffer' venues, we really felt at home at Ashridge and able to begin to let our creative planning juices flow!
Our planning process was a little longer than most couples' (due to Covid) but despite this, communication with the wedding team at Ashridge stayed regular and always supportive and helpful.
In the few days we spent at Ashridge before, during and after the wedding, the team could not do enough for us. They worked so hard to make sure our visions were realised, and on the day of the wedding, we felt completely able to relax and enjoy it, as the Ashridge team kept an eye out for suppliers who were on their way and helped make sure the day ran as close to the schedule as weddings can.
In all, we had a dream wedding - We would do it all again, at Ashridge, in a heartbeat!
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The Ashridge Great Barn's reply:
Hi Megan,
Thank you for your kind words. It was an absolute pleasure to host your wedding celebrations and meet your lovely family and friends. Glad that you found our support useful during the (slightly lengthened!) planning process - you put together a great team of suppliers and we're delighted that we were able to give you your dream day!
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Katherin R. Married on 06/08/2017Beautiful rustic barn
It was amazing to count on people like The Ashridge Great Barn team, they were very helpful and with professional staff that made everything easier for me and my husband, they also suggested me more things we could do or even places we could go with our guests. Apart from the fact that the view was unbelievably beautiful, we enjoyed the place and even our photographer and guests fell in love inmediately with the venue. Thank you very much from the bottom of our heart for making our special day even better.The Ashridge Great Barn's reply:
Thanks for your kind words Kata - we really enjoyed hosting your wedding. It was so beautiful! Thank you for choosing the Ashridge Great Barn for your special day. -
Samuel L. Married on 17/07/2021
Wonderful wedding venue
After all of the Covid challenges we've just – finally! – had our wedding at Ashridge Court and it was truly wonderful. The main thing to say is that Cat is incredibly helpful, flexible, responsive and accommodating to help make sure you have the day you always wanted the way that you want it. For those looking for a DIY and rustic country wedding, the site is perfect to be able to let your imagination run and truly make the space and the day your own. And it's set in such a lovely and secluded part of Devon, you really feel transported away from it all into the countryside and that you are in your own private space. The glade is such a beautiful and intimate setting for a wedding, the gardens are a great drinks reception space, and then you have the HUGE barn that's ideal for a meal and a party. What's more you're less than an 1hr from Devon's lovely beaches if you want a bit of a relaxed day afterwards with guests. Would also recommend looking into Eggesford Barton as a great nearby accommodation option for guests (e.g. Bride & Groom's family, Bridesmaids and Groomsmen). We and our guests had an absolute blast and would definitely recommend it to anyone.The Ashridge Great Barn's reply:
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host your wedding and be part of the amazing day that you put together!
Best wishes,
The Ashridge Team -
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Ashridge Great Barn EX20 2DH Okehampton (Devon)
