The Best Rustic UK Barn Venues

The Tythe Barn, Oxfordshire

An award-winning venue and stylish wedding setting, The Tythe Barn stages many events, but says that weddings are their ‘thing’. The 14th-century barn exudes style with its combination of original features and quality interior styling. As it was the old lambing barn on the family farm, the team have been passionate about the refurbishment of the barn and attention to detail has been vital. Now, The Tythe Barn provides the most amazing setting, fortunately joined by a professional team of chefs as their in-house caterers. They are also confident that, having hosted a few, they know how to put on a good wedding.

With the option to get married inside or out and two further adjoining barns, The Tythe Barn offers huge flexibility. Plus, there’s a wonderfully restored barn dedicated solely for the bride and her bridesmaids to get ready in and much more.

Blackwell Grange, The Cotswolds

From its tranquil Cotswolds location, to the elegant, contemporary interior design and exceptional attention to detail, Blackwell Grange is a special place to say “I do”. The spaces are diverse and characterful. From the original Thatch Barn, where your ceremony will take place and across the Apple Tree Lawn to the contemporary Orchard Barn, the venue for your wedding breakfast and celebration. There are lots of stunning photo opportunities everywhere you turn. As your wedding day draws to a close, you can spend the night in the Hayloft Honeymoon Cottage, overlooking the Walled Herb Garden.

The Tithe Barn at Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire

Grad II listed and utterly majestic, the 16th century Tithe Barn is on the largest exclusive-use barns wedding venues in the UK, holding up to 300 guests. Tucked away in the grounds of Bolton Abbey, the restored building has history at its core. Rustic yet modern, the flagstone floor is uplit and the incredible, original beamed ceiling is adorned with chandeliers. The venue is irresistibly romantic. For the foodies, fresh feasts are cooked on-site over open flames, from French rotisseries to indoor barbecue banquets.

Gaynes Park, Essex

Gaynes Park is a stylish and contemporary wedding venue in Essex, set in the grounds of a historic country estate which has been in the Chisenhale-Marsh family for generations. The picturesque venue is surrounded by British countryside, made up of farmland and woodland. Given its secluded and tranquil setting, it is hard to believe that this superb country wedding venue is at the end of the busy Central Line. It is only minutes from the M25 and M11 at Epping, an ideal location and easily accessible for all of your family and friends.

The Cherry Barn, East Sussex

Sat on a 400-acre working farm in East Sussex, restored 17th century Cherry Barn boasts an original oak-frame, an orchard view and floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows for an airy, modern feel. Simple and stylish, it’s a blank canvas for couples to create their perfect day. Available for 48-hour exclusive hire, it’s licensed for ceremonies and receptions, seating up to 150 guests. There’s also on-site accommodation and a bride’s preparation room.

Notley Abbey, Buckinghamshire

Notley Abbey is a magnificent country house wedding venue with a truly magical past. Once the home of Laurence Olivier and Gone with the Wind actress Vivien Leigh,
this impressive Abbey, on the border of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, can be your dream home for 24 hours. A one-of-a-kind, tree-lined driveway leads you to a historic, fairytale wedding venue. Notley Abbey features romantic reception areas, an intimate ceremony hall, glorious grounds and gardens (with the opportunity to host an outdoor wedding). It also offers nine beautifully appointed guest suites and an utterly stunning rustic barn for up to 190 guests.

Eden Barn, Cumbria

Nestled below the stunning North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty is where you’ll encounter Eden Barn. An exclusive and intimate wedding venue that will immerse your guests in Cumbria’s enchanting Upper Eden Valley. The traditional Westmorland stone barn seats 126 guests for a sit-down meal and 200 for an evening reception. Eden Barn is a family run business who believe that weddings should be fun, relaxed and totally personal to you.

Caswell House Barns, Cotswolds

So much more than just a country-barn venue, Caswell House is a stylishly renovated 15th century manor, where classic Cotswolds meets chateau-chic. The venue is home to two restored barns with honey-coloured stone walls, oak beams, flagstone floors and mood lighting, creating an elegant blank canvas backdrop for both a ceremony and reception. This magical setting also features an ancient orchard and enchanting walled garden, surrounded by extensive lawns stretching out to the medieval moat.

Easton Grange, Suffolk

Easton Grange is one of the most luxurious barn wedding venues in East Anglia. As an exclusive-use wedding venue with fabulous on-site accommodation, Easton Grange boasts stunning spaces for all aspects of your wedding, whatever the weather. ‘Contemporary country’ is how Easton Grange is often described and we think it summarises it perfectly. Private, secluded yet within easy reach of Essex, London, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, Easton Grange exudes exclusivity.

Curradine Barns, Worcestershire 

Curradine Barns offers a stunning countryside location, atmospheric and beautiful barns and a pretty courtyard and gardens for you to use as your own. As an all-in-one wedding venue, you can celebrate your whole day there – arriving at the barns to get ready ahead of your ceremony. Both the Granary Barn and the Barley Barn boast their own unique charm. The former a romantic and enchanting setting for your ceremony and the Barley Barn a light space oozing rustic glamour. Their stunning landscape gardens will make for a picture perfect wedding album.

Stone Barn, Gloucestershire

Gloriously medieval and classically Cotswolds, Cheltenham’s Stone Barn features soaring ceilings and roaring open fires, as well as modern essentials like a state-of-the art Funktion-One sound system (and a 1am late-night licence), for the all-important after-dinner dancing. You can hold a ceremony and reception in the barn for up to 200 seated guests, and enjoy a mouth-watering array of menu options.

Glyngynwydd, Mid-Wales

Give your heart in the heart of Wales. Nestling on the easterly slopes of an unspoilt valley, Glyngynwydd is set in its own 12 acres of land. It is licensed for civil ceremonies, blessings and civil partnerships as well as humanist ceremonies and vow renewals. The bar is a blank canvas for you to create your own wedding wonderland using bunting, fairylights, hay bales and anything else you’d like to bring in!

Birtsmorton Court, Worcestershire

There are many things that make Birtsmorton Court so bewitching, there’s a moat for starters, with a Grade-I listed medieval manor found inside. One of the major highlights of this venue are the beautiful grounds and gardens surrounding. If you’ve always dreamed of marrying outside, surrounded by topiary and stunning flowers then Birtsmorton Court is your answer. Their White Garden, licensed for civil ceremonies, is so enchanting you really could spend all day there. There’s an elegant marquee on site too, complete with stone floor and a converted barn decked in fairy lights for you to dance the night away. It’s a rustic countryside dream.

Elmore Court, The Cotswolds

Elmore Court is a Grade-II listed property located in the village of Elmore in Gloucestershire. The house sits elevated in 1,000 acres of beautiful countryside with stunning views of the Cotswolds and the River Severn. The Gilly flower ballroom is a unique eco-friendly dinner and dancing venue, Elmore’s take on a permanent marquee. The Gilly flower is built with ‘rammed’ earth from the fields and a meadow roof so that it blends in with the surrounding countryside. It also offers dining, a smart built-in drinks bar, a dance-floor, a DJ booth and stage with high quality sound system. There are also huge seated windows with far-reaching views over the Cotswolds, outdoor decking and cosy fire pit.

The Barn at Botley Hill, Surrey

Perched on the North Downs, Botley Hill Barn is one of the region’s most idyllic new wedding spots. Holding up to 128 guests, its three uber-modern barns are slick black timber, with the floor-to-ceiling windows offering sublime sunset views. Once the party ends, embrace the scene with a night in an on-site shepherd’s hut.

Gwel An Mor, Cornwall

Gwel an Mor is a beautiful Cornish coastal wedding destination, with the main venue being a rustic barn with a luxurious interior. Part of the five-star, multi award-winning holiday resort on the North Cornwall coast, the Barn at Gwel an Mor features a wood clad exterior with a glamorous marquee lined interior. This can seat up to 110 or 200 for evening receptions. Surrounded by woodland, Gwel an Mor has a beautiful yurt which can be used as alternative space for intimate weddings.

Houghton Lodge Gardens, Hampshire

Divinely dinky for six, The Fishing Hut at Houghton Lodge Gardens Hampshire, is wrapped in romance. Set on the banks of the River Test, this dreamy little gem is in rural paradise. 14 acres of gardens provide a confetti of vibrant colour, flower borders, topiary and kitchen gardens. A woodland grotto and water meadows set the scene beautifully. The privately owned Houghton Lodge and gardens offers a selection of ceremony or reception rooms and lawns for marquees. Fishing Hut hire costs £1,000 (unlimited guests in the walled garden).

Cott Farm Barn, Somerset 

The Barn at Cott Farm in Somerset offers flexible hire options in a gorgeous countryside setting. This timber barn comes furnished with handmade tables and wooden chairs to seat 150 guests and a rustic bar. The neutral décor and wooden beams twinkling with fairy lights create a stylish twist on rustic. Feel free to decorate to suit your own theme. Packages are tailored to suit you, and guests can stay overnight in luxury furnished bell tents. Prices start at £3,500 and include exclusive use from Friday to Monday.

River Cottage, Dorset

Tucked away in a valley on the border of Devon and Dorset, River Cottage makes the perfect setting to say “I do” right on the farm. With the famous farmhouse as the backdrop, your guests can sip a glass of bubbles while wandering among the organic veggies. Food is at the heart of what the team at River Cottage do and love, you’ll get the chance to design your dream menu with their expert chefs to wow your guests. After your sumptuous feast it’s time to dance the night away in the barn.

Doxford Barns, Northumberland

Situated on a secluded and private country estate in Northumberland, Doxford Barns is close to the beach and provides three-day exclusivity. The award-winning team behind Doxford Barns strive to be different to other venues by offering three-day exclusivity with accommodation on site. They also offer options to tailor the venue according to your wedding theme, so that you can relax without feeling rushed on your special day. Doxford Barn seats up to 180 guests with smaller barns are available. It has a 2am alcohol and entertainment license. It is situated next to a three-acre lake and farmhouse lawns that make wonderful photo opportunities.

Lower Barns, Cornwall

Hidden away in the heart of the Cornish countryside, Lower Barns is a boutique wedding venue, specialising in elopements and small-scale weddings up to 20. Blending a joyful riot of colour with plenty of romance, Lower Barns’ luxurious accommodation and stellar service ensure an indulgent and loved-up wedding day. Bring your own booze and dogs are welcome. Cream Tea Weddings start at £799 with a two-night stay.

Leez Priory, Essex

Pick the perfect blend of rustic charm and classic elegance with Leez Priory, a picture perfect Tudor manor house set in 40 acres of manicured parkland. In the grounds, the converted Coach House offers a setting with a more rustic character. The entire house and grounds are exclusively yours, allowing you to put your own stamp on your big day. The all-inclusive wedding package allows the venue to have a more hands on approach to planning if you so wish. Overnight accommodation also available for one night or two.

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