Imported
What can I say about this venue. They have been great we are so chilled as a couple and they reciprocated this too. Nothing is too much trouble and they are there
Zoe M. · 2023-07-03
Wedding venues
The Ashridge Great Barn
Okehampton, Devon5.0 · 17 reviews
If you're seeking a rustic wedding venue with a difference in Okehampton, Devon, then you need to 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'. Facilities and Capacity This airy building, with 500 years of history, is highly versatile. Whether you're looking to cover it in fairy
- Venue type
- Historic
- Capacity
- 40–200 guests (200 seated)
- Ceremony licence
- Celebration only
About The Ashridge Great Barn
If you're seeking a rustic wedding venue with a difference in Okehampton, Devon, then you need to 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'. Facilities and Capacity This airy building, with 500 years of history, is highly 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. 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. These are great spaces for guests to catch their breath during the celebrations. The Ashridge Great Barn has gorgeous outdoor ceremony space in the gardens with the Magic Circle having a capacity for 120 and the Secret Glade nestled in woodland having space for 100 guests. We have an onsite catering kitchen with a list of wedding suppliers at the staff's fingertips, allowing you to choose a tried and trusted supplier to suit your needs and tastes. We do not charge corkage here and Great Barn staff will also be on-hand to help with the planning and preparation. These event professionals will suggest how you can get the very best out of these magnificent spaces. There is a cottage onsite that sleeps 6 an we also have camping/glamping field available for hire. Services Offered Every wedding at this venue is bespoke and exclusive. You will be given the use of the barn for three days. This means you can host a rehearsal dinner, prepare the space, and relax after your big day with no rush and no stress. 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.
Facilities, accommodation and access
- DJ facilities
- Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
- Evening reception facilities
- Car parking
- Seated meal facilities
- Dance floor
- Overnight accommodation for guests
- Pet-friendly
- Entertainment licence
- Corkage option
- Live band facilities
- Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
The venue in photographs
Finding us
The Ashridge Great Barn, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2DH, England
Reviews
5.0 average from 17 reviews
Imported
Our wedding at Ashridge Great Barn was an absolute dream come true, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue. From start to finish, Cat, Lynda, and the entire team were our guiding stars. Right from the early planning stages, Cat and Lynda were fantastic. They offered invaluable advice,…
Felicity · 2023-09-12
Imported
Ashridge Great Barn is an absolutely stunning wedding venue! Cat and her team were so supportive and professional throughout! They were always happy to run through questions, walk arounds with family, and we really valued Cat's expertise! The whole day went so smoothly and we couldn't have done it…
Charlotte · 2022-11-24
Imported
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…
Samantha · 2021-10-11
Imported
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…
Megan · 2021-08-12
Imported
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…
Samuel · 2021-08-03
Imported
Ashridge have been so fantastic! We booked the venue in February last year and then had to ask them to rearrange the reception to next year, because of the pandemic. Instead we had a small ceremony outside in the garden. They were so understanding and helpful about rearranging, which really took…
Sonia · 2021-06-27
Imported
Amazing wedding venue, stunning barn & grounds for a perfect day! When we first visited Ashridge Barn we knew it was the wedding venue for us. Tea and cake on arrival, with a combination of relaxed atmosphere, stunning grounds and gardens (which we got to see in every season!) and the beautiful…
Scott · 2019-11-21
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