The Oak Barn, Frame Farm
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Heritage, character and rural beauty all combine in perfect harmony at The Oak Barn. Nestled in an idyllic valley in the heart of Kent's High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, every detail of this exclusive Grade II listed venue has been designed to make the perfect setting for your special day.
When it comes to your wedding, it's not just about finding a venue, it's about discovering somewhere to create memories that will stay with you forever. Frame Farm has a series of stunning buildings dating from 1607 which include three reception barns, The Oak Barn, The Byre and the Pole Barn, as well as six luxurious Weaver's Cottages for you and your guests.
The awe-inspiring Oak Barn has a magnificent high vaulted roof, glass frontage overlooking the courtyard, hidden state of the art technology, underfloor heating and a cosy wood burning stove; every modern convenience in a breathtaking old threshing barn yet with an intimate feel.
With classic elegance and tranquil views, The Byre offers a graceful space perfectly suited for ceremonies or more intimate receptions, or it can be transformed into an entertainment room for the children. The romantic terrace, waterfall and lily pond are a wildlife haven and perfect for a celebratory toast or photographs.
The Pole Barn, our large open fronted barn offers a more rustic style and comes complete with fairy lights and power. Used as our wood store and home to a working 1956 Fordson Major tractor, the chopped wood, original oak door from The Oak Barn and rusty decorative screens make this another unique location for nuptial vows, photographs and games within our farmyard.
And at the end of your wonderful day, curl up and enjoy a celebratory glass of bubbles with your spouse in our sumptuous Wedding Cottage. With views across the surrounding sheep pasture, you will love the magic of this romantic rural setting whatever the season. Combined with a warm welcome and personal service we are confident that your wedding will exceed all expectations.
- Exclusive use farm featuring 3 stunning barns and 6 luxurious cottages set within 22 acres of sheep fields
- The Oak Barn, The Byre, The Byre's terrace and the Pole Barn are licensed for ceremonies
- Located in a picturesque and peaceful valley
- We can seat 135 for dinner and 200 for an evening reception
- The romantic terrace, waterfall and lily pond are a wildlife haven and perfect for a celebratory toast or photographs
- With an air-conditioning system, underfloor heating and a wood burning stove it is the perfect venue whatever the weather
- No corkage
Frequently Asked Questions
Venue Type:
Exclusive Use
In the Country
Unusual Weddings
Asian Wedding
Historic
Marquees and Tents
Civil Ceremony Licence
Church
Barn
Unique Weddings
Dining Options:
Seated Meal Facilities
Allows Private Catering
Alcohol Licence
Buffet Meal Facilities
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
Other Features:
Disabled Facilities
Car Parking
Helipad
Allows fire ceremony
Confetti Permitted
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Recommended by 97% of couples
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Katie Married on 23/08/2021Cannot reccomend enough
We cannot recommend Deana and Tim from THE OAK BARN enough. From the first contact with them until after the wedding day, it was a 5 star service throughout. Nothing was too much trouble or effort for them. Customer service was exceptional, as was their professionalism. Like many others, we were forced to change date on multiple occasions (three times in the end). Deana and Tim could not have been more accommodating throughout. While some business owners took this as an opportunity to take advantage and raise prices, Deana and Tim showed immense integrity, maintained regular contact, reassured us and accommodated us to the best of their ability, all while managing our expectations and trying to offer the same high level of service to other couples who had already booked and had to change dates, as well as prospective new couples to offer their amazing venue to. At no stage did we feel like it was just another business transaction to them. They clearly care about and invest a great deal of energy into anyone wishing to hold an event at their beautiful venue.
From the outset, Deana offered military like planning and precision, no detail was too small or not considered. This reassured us greatly and we could not have asked for more. As for the venue, words cannot describe how perfect it is. We could not have asked for a better venue than The Oak Barn. The hospitality of Deana and Tim made what would ordinarily be a rather stressful one, more so due to multiple date changes, smooth and flawless. This was the theme they maintained from the outset. The venue exceeded expectations and it is immediately apparent that Deana and Tim have poured their heart and soul into making The Oak Barn the quality venue it is today. The buildings and grounds made for a picturesque and tranquil country environment with modern and high quality finishing and amenities. It was the perfect balance of country and sustainable living with a modern and ecofriendly twist. We would not have wanted to get married anywhere else. To this day, we frequently receive positive feedback from our guests and others who have seen photos of how beautiful the venue was. The Oak Barn is simply the perfect venue for weddings and any other function you want to hold .The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
Thank you Katie! It is hard to know how to reply to such an amazing review. You were both so understanding, patient and polite throughout the challenges of 2020 so it was a joy, indeed an honour, to be able to help with all your wedding plans and then finally host you, your family and friends here at the farm on your wedding day. Frame Farm has it's own magic and it gives us so much pleasure sharing it with our guests. Your day was so colourful and filled with such love and happiness, and has set the tone for your lives ahead. We wish you a wonderful life together. Thank you. Deana & Tim -
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Emily S. Married on 22/05/2022The most perfect day
We had the most perfect day celebrating our wedding day at The Oak Barn in Benenden. Hayley, Deana and Tim were fantastic in ensuring our day went as smoothly as possible and made it just magical. We had originally planned our wedding for 2020 but unfortunately had to postpone twice due to the pandemic.
The farm is just so beautiful and we were lucky enough to have the lovely sheep roaming in the fields opposite the Byre. The barn is just wonderful and we spent the day before decorating it beautifully which was so much fun! We were extremely lucky to have amazing weather so we had some gorgeous sunset photos in the field. So many lovely photo spots including the bridge over the pond and the tractor. Cocktails and canapes on the patio in the sun with our band playing was another lovely hilight.
We hired the cottages over the weekend which were brilliant- so gorgeous inside and spacious, perfect for our close family and friends to stay the night. We had breakfast altogether the next morning too, croissants heated up in the ovens which was lovely.
We would recommend The Oak Barn to anyone who is looking for a stunning and rustic venue with a super friendly and helpful team! :)
Many thanks, Emily & Ollie xxThe Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
Thank you Emily for this lovely review. It was a superb weekend and wonderful to see you both finally married after all the delays; a day that was certainly worth the wait! So many good memories from your arrival in your split screen camper, your Routemaster double decker, beautiful sketches of the farm on your breakfast tables, jazz vibes on the terrace and you both looking so amazing and happy! Thank you for choosing The Oak Barn; we are so pleased you had a great day. Best wishes from all of us here. X -
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Neil L. Married on 23/04/2022Immaculate Venue, Rustic yet State-of-the-Art
A warm welcome from the owners, who are really helpful with useful advice and contacts for couples. The Farm is beautiful and lovingly renovated into a functional and timeless venue, we fell in love with Frame Farm when we first arrived, and we knew it was the venue for us. Encouraged to make the wedding a day, really special for us and given support when needed by the owners (being present, yet not suffocating).
Frame Farm is simply one of the best wedding venues I've been to, and I would recommend it be on any Bride & Grooms shortlist, if not top!The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
Thank you Neil - it was a great pleasure to host you here and we are delighted that the farm provided the perfect setting for such a beautiful and special day. With all our best wishes for a very happy future. Tim and Deana -
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Tom M. Married on 29/09/2021The Best Day
What a wonderful venue for our wedding.
From being so understanding when having to postpone due to the pandemic, to answering all our questions and helping our stay over the 2 nights plus the big day run without a fault, Deana and Tim were just fantastic.
Thank you so much for all you did and providing the perfect venue. Would recommend in a heartbeat.
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The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
Thank you Tom and Lucy, it was an incredible day and we just love the picture Matilda Delves took of you in front of the ornamental grasses - What a stunning dress Lucy! It has been a joy to help you during all your plans and we are so pleased the day ran so beautifully. Our very best wishes for a very happy future. Tim and Deana. -
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Clemence D. Married on 22/11/2020Flexibility, kindness and professionalism
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to the constantly changing regulations on weddings due to Covid-19, we unfortunately didn’t yet have the chance to celebrate our wedding at the Oak Barn.
We can though share how an amazing experience we have had so far despite the postponement of our wedding.
Tim and Deana have been truly amazing, flexible and caring for us. Always putting our wishes and need first.
All meetings have been a pleasure and always led to agreement on what is the best for us. We have had constant support in each step of the organisation and also to rearrange
all for next year. We have full confidence that we will have a blast when we finally can celebrate our wedding there.
Thanks so much to both Tim and Deana for their amazing service and dedication. The venue is absolutely beautiful !
Can’t wait to celebrate next year.The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
We are really touched by your words, Craig and Clémence, thank you! We can't imagine how heartbreaking this has been for you, and other couples in your situation, having your Wedding plans thwarted by the global public health situation. It means so much to know that we have helped in a small way and that you have felt supported by us in your decision to celebrate your wedding next year. We know your Wedding celebrations here at The Oak Barn will be incredibly special, and even more magical for being so keenly anticipated by us all. Deana & Tim
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Hannah D. Married on 17/10/2020Perfect wedding venue in the beautiful Kent countryside
We were lucky enough to get married at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm in October 2020 and would highly recommend this amazing venue to anyone planning a wedding or other special event. The Oak Barn and the on-site cottages have been beautifully renovated and restored to the highest standards, combining luxury and comfort. The owners Tim & Deana were a pleasure to deal with from the very beginning, and although we unfortunately had to postpone our original April wedding plans due to the pandemic, they made such a positive difference to our wedding planning (and re-planning!) experience through these difficult times. They are understanding, flexible and so helpful, always responding quickly and positively to any queries and working with us to plan our special day. We decided to go ahead with our ‘mini-wedding’ this year and enjoyed a small, intimate celebration with our close family – the venue is perfectly suited to smaller scale events as well as larger weddings and we’ll be returning next year for the big party and wedding reception with all of our original guests – we cannot wait!The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
Thank you for your very kind words, Hannah. It was truly wonderful to be able to host your and Alex's micro wedding here at the farm after such a long wait. After such a difficult year and heartbreak for our lovely couples it was fabulous to see your wedding day bring joy back to the barns, which have been very quiet this year. We thought your ceremony in The Byre and reception in The Oak Barn worked beautifully for you and your guests. You have been a pleasure to deal with despite the difficult situation so we thank you both for that, and we are also glad that we helped make the disappointment of your two postponements easier. We wish you both every happiness in your married life together and we have to admit to already being really excited about next year's wedding reception! Deana & Tim -
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Chris G. Married on 17/08/2019Perfect Oak Barn wedding venue in Kent
We had an August wedding here and couldn't recommend it more. This venue was everything we hoped for and the day was perfect.
Where to start... the Oak Barn itself is beautiful. If you have a barn in mind this will be how it looks. Plus, it's been upgraded with smart lighting and a great sound system. It has a bar space inside you can use, plus lots of nice touches - like tables made from a tree on site.
We also made use of the byre for the ceremony itself. Lovely open views of the fields (we wanted the sheep to be visible which they kindly helped facilitate) and it opens onto a terrace for refreshments afterwards. Using this made it super easy for us as the Barn could already be set up for us to use for the breakfast. No stress setting it up between ceremony and food.
We also loved the cottages on site and used them before and after the day. They've been furnished to a great standard and the convenience of being on site both nights cannot be overstated.
The outside spaces are perfect for pictures, and combined with the nice weather meant everyone had a wonderful time mingling.
Finally, Tim and Deana were the best hosts, giving us helpful suggestions and supporting us throughout the stressful planning. Plus, their dog is the best!!
All in all this venue literally ticked every box for us. And it was the second one we looked at! Don't hesitate to use it if you like what you see.
The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
We are so pleased the weekend was everything you hoped it would be - it was a joy to have you here not just for your big day but also for the various visits during the planning stages. We (dog included!) wish you every happiness for the future and hope to see you here again soon. Tim and Deana. -
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Richard G. Married on 20/07/2019A beautiful venue for the perfect wedding day
We had our wedding at Frame Farm in July this year. The venue has been converted with amazing attention to detail and the overall setting is idyllic. Both the inside and outdoor areas provided such great spaces for all aspects our day. The Byre gave us an intimate feel to the ceremony and accommodated our 100+ guests comfortably. The terrace was great for post ceremony drinks and was a secondary space for guests after our meal in the main barn. The courtyard enabled our guests to choose to relax outside or spend time on the dance floor. Tim and Deana were very helpful and attentive through our whole planning process and supported all our suppliers on the day. The accommodation for guests on site is stunning and helped make the whole weekend just perfect. I would have no hesitation recommending the venue and really encourage couples to opt to have the farm for the whole weekend, it made the day so less stressful and rushed.-
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The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
It was a great pleasure hosting your wedding here Richard. You and Mark were so creative in designing a very unique day here at The Oak Barn and we loved the 'Projection Cake' which summed up your lives together so beautifully. We are delighted it was the perfect start to your marriage and we wish you every happiness. -
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Robert H. Married on 26/05/2019Perfect Kent Countryside Wedding
We had our wedding at Frame Farm, on the 26/05/19. The location is incredibly idyllic, set in the beautiful Kent countryside, all of our guests were blown away with how amazing the venue was.
Tim and Deana allowed us to visit the venue with our friends, family, caterers, photographer etc on numerous occasions, which made the preparation so much easier and they were on hand to assist or answer any questions when needed, over the entire period.
We would recommend this venue to anyone, it's a perfect setting for such a special day and run by a lovely couple.The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
This was a very special day for us too, Robert and Katy. You were the first couple to view the barns early in the restoration. It was great to have our first truly local wedding; a bride from the village and so many talented suppliers from within a few miles of the farm to create your magical day. It was a real pleasure to host you and we look forward to seeing you soon in the village. -
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Chelsea R. Married on 23/03/2019An incredible wedding venue, expertly run
I can’t sing The Oak Barn’s praises enough! We were let down by our first wedding venue and I’m grateful for that every day, because it meant we discovered this beautiful gem!
We wanted a rustic, boho wedding in a venue with character & The Oak Barn delivered. It’s architecture is incredible and the owners Tim & Deana have rebuilt it to an incredibly high standard - the underfloor heating and log burner were perfect for keeping our guests toasty warm on a grey spring day!
The Oak Barn is the perfect blank canvas for designing your dream wedding day. It has two barns and we used both to ensure everything flowed seamlessly. There’s also five holiday cottages on site, which was perfect for accommodating our wedding party.
Tim & Deana were the perfect hosts; always quick to reply and incredibly flexible with our requests. They were very happy to let us create the day we want, allowing little touches like giving guests sparklers to light our way into the main barn for the start of the evening do.
All the furnishings are finished to an incredibly high standard and we needed to do very little to decorate the venue - we just added mix & match vases of flowers and tea lights for a touch of colour and sparkle.
The main Barn has a raised stage that was perfect for making sure everyone could see the speeches and also giving space for our wedding band to set up in the evening.
Tim & Deana have put a lot of care and attention into the grounds too, with lots of lovely outdoor photo opportunities including an ornamental pond. The small barn backs onto rolling fields and our daughter loved watching all the sheep grazing!
Everything about The Oak Barn has been carefully thought out, from using reclaimed materials and sustainable processes where possible to ensure it is environmentally friendly, to creating luxury little touches. The bridal cottage was a decadent place to spend our wedding night with nice toiletries and the most comfy duvet and pillows we’ve ever used!
It’s also great that the venue is exclusive hire and gated off. We could let our daughter wander freely without fear of traffic, and she loved being able to toddle around the next morning, going back to see the sheep one last time.
Basically, if you’re looking for a beautiful backdrop to create your own wedding your way, The Oak Barn is ideal. Not only will you have flexibility and creativity to make your wedding personal, you’ll have fun doing it as Tim & Deana are so wonderful and helpful to deal with. I just wish we could do it all over again!The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
Thank you for your lovely review Chelsea and Jim! Your wedding day was fabulous and we are so pleased it was everything you hoped for. Thank you for having faith in us and booking the barns when they were still derelict and so fragile. How wonderful to have them restored to their former glory and back in use! We do hope to welcome you all back here again and wish you every happiness. -
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Craig H. Married on 21/11/2021
Our wonderful November Wedding
We recently enjoyed our wedding day at the Wonderful Oak Barn. Where to begin as there are so many outstanding qualities!
First, Tim & Deana are wonderful. They genuinely care about you and your needs. You’re not ‘one of their customers’ but instead treated like a VIP from minute one. Any requests are handled. They are very organised and attentive, even in the face of the usual last minute snag!
The barn is a lovely place to be overall and the grounds around make for perfect pictures, seemingly all year round.
The cottages located on site are perfect for guests and make the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable.
It really is the perfect location and host for your special day. We can only recommend them!
Craig & Clémence HiskettThe Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
Thank you Craig, it has been so much fun helping you both and welcoming your families from here and across the channel. We are so pleased the farm was the perfect place for all your friends and family to come together and celebrate your fabulous day. It really was wonderful! Our very best wishes for a very happy future. Tim and Deana. -
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Emma L. Married on 17/09/2021
Amazing wedding venue
Oak barn, I just wanted to pass on our thanks for making our day! The barn and the cottages are beautiful and the whole venue was absolutely spectacular. The views, the sunset, the sheep. I could go on and on.
Tim and Deana were on hand throughout the day and nothing was ever to much trouble, even allowing us to land a helicopter in one of the fields! They worked well with all other suppliers and made out day seamless.
I stayed in one of the cottages the night before the wedding which was perfect, waking up in the peaceful and beautiful surroundings just started the day off in the best way.
All of our guests commented on the venue, remarking how perfect it was.
We can’t revolve them highly enough.
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The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
Thank you Emma, it was spectacular to see you both arrive by helicopter which was a first at The Oak Barn. We were impressed you could land right beside The Byre Terrace and walk straight into your drinks reception with all your guests. So glad you enjoyed your stay in the cottage the night before your big day and that everything was so perfect. We wish you both every happiness for the future. Tim and Deana -
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Oliver P. Married on 14/09/2021
Fantastic wedding- September 2021
Deana, Tim and the Oak Barn team gave us everything we could have hoped for and more on our wedding day. Through a challenging couple of years due to Covid, Deana and Tim were so understanding and accommodating with our postponement and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. They provided the perfect amount of input whilst also allowing us the freedom to make the day exactly what we wanted it to be. The Oak Barn is a beautiful place to get married. The barn, the byre and the surroundings are spectacular and we got some gorgeous wedding photos as a result. The accommodation was really high spec and had everything we needed. We couldn’t recommend the Oak Barn highly enough and are so grateful to Tim and Deana for everything they did for us to make our wedding day so special.The Oak Barn, Frame Farm's reply:
Thanks Olly, It has been a joy to help you and H. with all your plans through a very tricky time but brilliant to see you both married now and on such a fabulous day here at the farm. We loved your watercolour paintings of the venue on the Order of Service, Table Plans and Menu Cards; just wonderful. Also your fathers exquisite Daimler! A very special day and you both looked sensational. Best wishes for the future, Tim and Deana -
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