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The Cherry Barn

Rye, East Sussex5.0 · 14 reviewsWebsite

The Cherry Barn is an elegant wedding venue in Peasmarsh Rye, East Sussex. Stephen and Melanie, the property’s owners, love sharing their beautiful 400-acre working sheep farm with couples looking to host their big day somewhere majestic. With space for 200 guests, it’s an ideal location for both intimate and extravagant celebrations. Facilities and Capacity Defined by its romantic rustic aestheti

Venue type
Unusual weddings
Capacity
1–200 guests (200 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About The Cherry Barn

The Cherry Barn is an elegant wedding venue in Peasmarsh Rye, East Sussex. Stephen and Melanie, the property’s owners, love sharing their beautiful 400-acre working sheep farm with couples looking to host their big day somewhere majestic. With space for 200 guests, it’s an ideal location for both intimate and extravagant celebrations. Facilities and Capacity Defined by its romantic rustic aesthetic, The Cherry Barn provides many stylish settings to host a special occasion. Before guests arrive, couples and the rest of the wedding party can get together in the venue’s private get-ready rooms. Afterwards, ceremonies and receptions can take place. An outdoor garden and patio provide an idyllic open-air environment with serene surroundings for some enjoyable revelries. The focal point of this delightful destination is the charming 17th-century barn. Saturated with local history, this one-of-a-kind space exudes plenty of character. Natural light floods the room through several windows, while a cosy countryside ambience emanates from warm wooden furnishings and rustic decor. There are several other areas and amenities at the venue that attendees can use during their stay. Parents will love the crèche for their kids as it provides a safe and entertaining environment. A fully-equipped kitchen is accessible to private caters and guests. For total peace of mind for everyone driving in, the property has a private parking area close to the event spaces. Services Offered Couples can rent The Cherry Barn through an all-inclusive wedding package. This entitles them to a range of service offerings designed to make their planning experience straightforward from start to finish. For post-event convenience, newlyweds can look to enjoy a lavish overnight stay in the venue’s on-site accommodations.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Pet-friendly
  • Confetti permitted
  • Elephant baraat permitted
  • Entertainment licence
  • Outdoor fireworks permitted
  • Accessible facilities
  • Corkage option
  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Helipad
  • Changing room for wedding guests

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

The Cherry Barn, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6XS

Reviews

5.0 average from 14 reviews

Imported

We had our wedding at The Cherry Barn in Rye on 29th October 2021 and what a fabulous day it was. The first time we saw the Cherry Barn, we knew that our search for a venue had come to an end. It had everything we were looking for, character, exclusive use, space for all our guests and it was…

Donna · 2021-11-29

Imported

I have to thank you again for everything. There are no words to describe how amazing it was. The newly weds have had so many texts and messages saying it was the the best wedding they have ever been too. A lot of this is down to you. You are so cool about everything. Nothing is too much trouble. I…

Gaye · 2019-09-24

Imported

We got married here in August and I may be slightly biased, but this place was incredible. Our guests thought it was an outstanding venue, just as much as we did! Mel and Steve are amazing and very accommodating! We feel very lucky to have had th

Simon · 2019-03-06

Imported

We held our wedding reception here last Saturday and couldn't recommend The Cherry Barn more highly! It has been beautifully and lovingly converted into the perfect party venue. It is in a great location with stunning views and despite it being winter it worked perfectly as a twinkly and cosy party…

Rebecca · 2019-03-06

Imported

Dear Mel and Steve, I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for the really wonderful venue you provided for my daughter Rebecca and her now husband! Tristan. We have so many comments from family and friends about how stunning the venue was and how magical it looked and we could not have…

Catherine · 2019-03-06

Imported

The Cherry Barn was our absolute dream venue, and Mel made it all possible. From the moment we first got in touch, she was so responsive, communicative, and endlessly flexible – nothing was too much trouble. She went above and beyond to help us in every possible way, and we’ll be forever grateful…

Emma · 2025-08-18

Imported

Mel from the Cherry Barn was wonderful from beginning to end! She made the whole experience of hiring a dry hire simple and seamless. From her recommendations on other vendors to help on the day after the wedding, it was great! Her and her husband were so warm and made us really feel like we could…

Sarah · 2024-10-13

Imported

Just want to say what a beautiful wedding we had at The Cherry Barn and lots of that is do

Jb · 2019-07-30

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