Villiers Barn is a picturesque Wedding Venue located in Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex. The barn is set in an idyllic location, with acres of beautiful gardens, tranquil lakes, and incredible countryside views, making it perfect for a rural wedding. Facilities and Capacity The Grade II listed seven-bay barn is rich in history and has been beautifully restored, combining traditional features and modern sty
Villiers Barn is a picturesque Wedding Venue located in Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex. The barn is set in an idyllic location, with acres of beautiful gardens, tranquil lakes, and incredible countryside views, making it perfect for a rural wedding. Facilities and Capacity The Grade II listed seven-bay barn is rich in history and has been beautifully restored, combining traditional features and modern style. The former coach house has been transformed into a gorgeous get-ready suite, and it's situated between the courtyard and swimming pool. At Villiers Barn, ceremonies will take place in the property's designated indoor ceremony space. The room features large windows, white walls, light wood flooring, and ceiling beams, creating a light and airy event space. Receptions are held in the main barn venue with wooden structures, ornate chandeliers, and large glass sliding double doors. If you're looking to have the fairytale-inspired wedding you've always envisioned, this venue is for you! Services Offered The experienced team is passionate about their work and is committed to ensuring you have the happiest day, tailored to you as a couple and full of personal touches. Villers Barn offers bespoke packages to meet all your requirements. The in-house catering team is a family-owned business that comes with 25 years of experience managing hundreds of weddings a year. They will ensure the smooth running of your day, providing a combination of top-class food and service. What's more, the venue is just four minutes from the award-winning Lifehouse Spa & Hotel. They have 89 bedrooms and will provide a discounted rate for any guests attending a wedding at Villiers Barn. Awards We are very proud to have won numerous wedding awards since opening in the last 5 years, which is a credit to the hard work and passion our team put into every wedding, making each couple's wedding vision become a reality! wedding industry Wedding Awards 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 The Wedding Industry Awards : Regionally Highly Commended Barn Venue of the Year 2022 The Wedding Industry Awards : Regionally Highly Commended Barn Venue of the Year 2023 The Wedding Industry Awards : Regionally Highly Commended Best Newcomer 2023 The Wedding Industry Awards : Regionally Highly Commended Barn Venue of the Year 2025
Villiers Barn, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex, CO16 9PT, England
5.0 average from 174 reviews
Where do we even begin! As soon as we stepped foot into the main barn, we knew we wanted to get married here! From the first visit, just the two of us, to many more with family members and friends to show off this incredible place! The whole team helped make the planning seamless and the day even…
Shania · 2026-06-01
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue than Villiers Barn for our wedding day. From the moment we first visited, we knew it was something special—the setting is beautiful, full of character, and creates such a warm, intimate atmosphere that made our day feel truly magical. What really made…
Siobhan · 2026-04-27
When you first think of getting married, you wonder what your day will look like. From the first moment we view Villiers Barn any worry or anxiety went out of the window. From the second we drove down the drive way, we knew this was our wedding venue. We were sold not only by the sheer beauty of…
Jade · 2026-06-12
From the very first time we contacted Villiers Barn, the entire process was seamless. Planning a wedding naturally comes with worries and concerns about making sure everything is perfect and runs smoothly, but the team at Villiers Barn put those concerns to rest from the outset. Their…
Ellie · 2026-06-15
We honestly can't thank everyone at the venue enough for making our wedding day so incredibly special. A huge thank you to Jonathan, Becky, and Julia, who were absolutely amazing from our very first meeting right through to the end of our wedding day. There was never anything that was too much…
Natalie · 2026-07-10
From the first time we visited Villiers barn we fell in love with the venue. The team are so lovely they help you every step of the way with planning the day. Juliet, Jonathan and Ellen were always available to answer any questions that we had and to offer support and advice. The venue is so…
Tracey · 2026-07-14
We fell in love with Villiers the moment we viewed it in December 2024. Jonathan was absolutely brilliant throughout the whole process, always communicating with us and answering any questions we had. He completely put us at ease, and he, his family and the whole team went above and beyond to make…
Laura · 2026-07-29
We couldn’t rate Villiers Barn and the incredible team any higher. The whole process start to finish was so smooth and stress free. The Villiers team are so professional but also so kind and personal. There wasn’t anything we asked that they didn’t respond promptly and find a way to deliver. On the…
Hannah · 2026-08-12
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