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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: May 2025

Tucked beneath the Bowland Fells and surrounded by miles of countryside, The Out Barn at Clough Bottom is a contemporary barn venue with rustic soul. With exclusive hire, stunning views, and new luxury accommodation, it's a place where couples can slow down and truly celebrate.

Set on a family-owned estate in the Ribble Valley, The Out Barn combines natural beauty with modern elegance. The circular timber-framed barn is a striking yet versatile space, licensed for civil ceremonies and perfect for dining, dancing, and everything in between. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame open skies and rolling hills, creating a dramatic backdrop in every season.

Couples can choose from a range of ceremony settings across the estate — from the architectural drama of the main barn, to the peaceful riverside Fairy Bridge, or the sweeping views from the Hilltop Lawn. Each space offers its own atmosphere and a beautiful canvas for your vows.

The venue has recently expanded its accommodation offering to include five brand-new luxury lodges, each sleeping two. Thoughtfully designed and tucked into the landscape, they’re ideal for couples, family, or wedding party guests looking to stay overnight. Just a short walk from the barn is The Farmhouse at Clough Bottom, a beautifully renovated home that sleeps 12 across six bedrooms — the perfect setting for pre-wedding gatherings, brunch the next morning, or a relaxed stay with friends and family.

Couples can begin the day in style in the bridal dressing room, a peaceful, light-filled space designed for getting ready in comfort.

Every wedding package includes Crémant reception and toast drinks, imported directly from a small, family-run vineyard in Beaune, Burgundy — a detail that reflects the venue’s commitment to quality and character.

Catering is provided by a hand-picked list of preferred partners, each offering their own culinary style and expertise. Whether you're dreaming of a fine-dining experience or a relaxed sharing feast, you'll have the flexibility to choose a menu that suits your day.

Evening celebrations can welcome up to 180 guests, with room for food trucks, live music, and late-night dancing under the beams. From the first toast to the final song, the space is yours to make your own.

The Out Barn is proudly powered by renewable energy, with solar panels and a biomass boiler supporting its ongoing sustainability goals — allowing couples to celebrate with a lighter footprint.

Whether you're planning a weekend-long celebration or a one-day wedding to remember, The Out Barn offers flexibility, privacy, and a setting that's hard to forget.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Historic
Woodland and festival
Barn
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
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:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Health suite

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Out Barn

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Joseph Sent on 26/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day

We have just had our wedding at the Outbarn and stayed close by at their wedding cottage and farmhouse.
From day 1 of attending the venue and speaking with Henry, Ruth, Emma and Alice, we have been nothing but impressed.
They have all been incredibly supportive and knowledgeable, making the whole event, from planning to the actual day, a breeze.
The venue itself is stunning and it is set in a location that makes pictures perfect.

All of our friends and family could not rate the venue any higher, all commenting on every aspect of it.

You will see comments about the staff, from management to bar staff, but I can confirm that this is far from true!
They have been fantastic and did everything they could to reassure us.
Once we left, we realised we'd left one of our jackets in the staff office, which was put their by them on our request. We rang Henry, who found the jacket and he kindly offered to post it to us, at his own cost, which again shows how willing they are to help, even after us leaving.

Use this venue, it will make your wedding the best it can be.
C
Chloe Sent on 13/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Griffin wedding 💒

Gorgeous venue.

Got married here in May. Stunning views, big open space and amazing staff.

From the wedding planners to the bar staff. They really went above and beyond to make our day as good as it was and we couldn’t have been happier from all their efforts.

Amy
Amy Sent on 20/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Autumnal Wedding! 19TH OCTOBER 24

WOW! We have just had the most magical, seamless and unimagineable wedding day at the Outbarn and I don't think i will ever get over how incredible the day was and the compliments of the venue poured in from guests travelling from all over the UK.

The Outbarn is a stunning building, has beautiful grounds, has amazing staff, has phenomenal coordinators that make your day so special and have facilities to suit all types of weddings and needs. There is so much flexibility with this venue. Having an autumn wedding was stunning. The grounds had trees with autumn leaves, had beautiful mood lighting in the venue, had festoon lighting all around, had fire pits and more. It was truly wonderful.

If you are undecided on a venue, or need a recommendation then please please please visit this venue and you will leave with a booking because you will FALL IN LOVE.
J
Jen Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, very flexible, amazing service

Our wedding was just perfect, everything went so smoothly and we couldn't have asked for anything more and that’s all thanks to the fantastic team at The Outbarn.

Throughout the whole planning process Jess our coordinator was super organised, so helpful, kept me calm and nothing was too much trouble (all with a smile on her face). From initial conversations everyone in the team was really flexible with all of our requests and every member of the team we've dealt with has been so friendly and accommodating.
S
Alex Sent on 28/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our unforgettable day

Wow, just wow! We had our wedding at the Out Barn on Saturday and it exceeded every single one of our expectations!! From our initial visit with Ruth and Henry, right through to collecting our belongings this morning, the whole team at the Out Barn have been amazing!
Ruth & Henry thank you so much for looking after us from day one- making us feel so welcome and reassured at all stages.
Emma- dealing with you has been a pleasure. After endless emails (mostly from me) you ensured our day went to plan. Every detail was covered, and you couldn’t have done any more for us!
Alice- thank you for running our day for us. Again, you went over and above to ensure we were kept fully updated throughout the day and made sure everything ran on time. As a bride it was so lovely to have somebody as helpful as you on hand to support! So again, thank you so much.
Finally a thank you to Chris and the bar staff for ensuring our guests were fed and watered throughout!
Please please do not hesitate in booking your special day at the Out Barn- it was a day we will never ever forget!!
K
Katie Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

'no hesitation in recommending you'

Simon and I just wanted to say a HUGE, HUGE thank you to you all for hosting our event yesterday. We all had a fabulous day and you were all marvelous!

Everyone commented on how amazing the food was so please can you pass on our thanks to Jane too as the food really was delicious.

A big thanks to Ruth who has been a great help all the way through (and has dealt with my fussing perfectly) and a enormous thanks to Emma for all you help, effort and assistance on the day, you really did make everything feel so easy and allowed us all to have a great time.

Thank you too to all the wider team who helped on the day.

Thank you again and all the best for the future, I will have no hesitation in recommending you and booking you again.
A
Amy Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

What an amazing venue!

What an amazing venue! We got married here at the beginning of October and it was absolutely stunning. We worked with Henry and Emma who made the whole process easy and personal. Thank you for giving us the perfect day
S
Stephanie Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hands down the best wedding venue ever!!!

Hands down the best wedding venue ever!!! Beautiful place, all the staff couldn't have done any more for us from the day we booked with Ruth and Henry to the end of our day with Emma and all the bar staff. Honestly if you're thinking of booking this place just do it, you will have the best day ever!!
M
Mother Sent on 17/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I knew The Out Barn was the perfect venue.

Thank you so much for everything you did to make Emma & Edi's wedding day so special and fabulous on 15th June 2019. From our first visit in January 2018, we knew we were in safe hands. With so many first time visits to Lancashire, I knew The Out Barn was the perfect venue to create a wonderful impression of our beautiful part of the country. It was a pleasure to work with all of you and I enjoyed every moment of organising the day, which was delivered in a lovely, welcoming, calm atmosphere with personal love and care. I look forward to enjoying future events at The Out Barn, it will always hold a special place for us all.
A
Anonymous Sent on 17/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you for your help, guidance and hospitality from start to finish. Our Wedding day at The Out Barn was perfect thanks to your attention and to detail and organisation. We felt at ease from the moment we met you, your team are so friendly and accommodating. Thank you answering all of our many questions and ensuring that we had the best day of our lives! We are hugely grateful for everything you did for us.
R
Rebecca Sent on 02/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect wedding venue I have ever seen!

Honestly the most perfect wedding venue I’ve ever seen. We got married here 21.04.19 and the day went perfectly without hitch. Perfect venue, beautiful scenery, every detail taken care of, friendly staff. If you’re considering this for a wedding venue then you need to book it because nowhere else compares.
L
Laura Sent on 02/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Out Barn is a spectacular venue

We had a wonderful day at The Out Barn and all your hard work made it go without hitch. Your attention to detail is second to none! The Out Barn is a spectacular venue and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to other couples!
K
Kate Sent on 02/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wow... What a truly stunning & unique venue

Wow... What a truly stunning & unique venue in a beautiful setting. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Henry, Ruth, James & all of the staff are absolutely wonderful - so friendly & helpful. All queries in the run up to the day are answered straight away and on the day itself they cannot do enough to help out. The day ran so smoothly and there was a truly relaxed atmosphere which allowed us to enjoy our day - this was all thanks to them. The Barn is beautiful both indoors and out - in fact it tipped it down for most of our day but that did not matter as the inside is just as great. We had the best day of our lives and I really don't know why anybody would consider any other venue in Lancashire
K
Kathryn Sent on 02/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

It was the most unreal day.

We had our wedding at the Out Barn a few weeks ago and it was the most unreal day. Everything went so perfectly and it’s credit to Henry and his team, who were just brilliant to deal with through the whole process. Everything was dealt with so efficiently and they were always flexible and open to hearing about our ideas, and helping them come to life. We got so many compliments on the venue and it’s settings which are absolutely beautiful, and I’m so glad we chose to have our wedding here. I’m just upset we don’t have an excuse to come back now! Thank you so much for helping make our day so special
M
Megan Sent on 02/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A hidden gem.

We had our wedding at the Out Barn on a very wet and rainy Bank holiday Sunday. The venue itself was PERFECT. This venue definitely shouldn’t just be used in summer, when it’s darker, the Outbarn inside looks so bright and having everyone in the main room was great. The staff were fantastic, especially Ruth and Henry who did everything they could to make sure our day would be perfect.
The separate room with the log burner was fantastic for some of our older guests to relax towards the end of the night.
So many gorgeous pictures have already emerged and all our guests couldn’t believe how fantastic the venue was. A hidden gem.
Thank you so much for making our day so fantastic
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