A Rare Opportunity for Your Special Day
At The Dovecote Barns, we believe your wedding should be as unique as your story. To ensure that every celebration receives our absolute devotion and the total privacy it deserves, we only host a maximum of six wedding events per year.
Choosing the Barns means you aren't just booking a venue; you are securing exclusive use of a private personal celebration space for you and your closest family and friends.
We do not hold a wedding licence but have had couples use the space for an optional humanist wedding ceremony with friends, having got married at a church or registry office either in the morning or the day before.
The heart of your celebration is the Long Hall — a rustic intimate space that balances historic charm with a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Our wedding package is built on the concept of Exclusive Use. When you hire the Dovecote Barns, the entire five-star site is yours for the duration of your stay.
As a family-run venue, we offer a level of personal service that larger venues cannot match. Our wedding package includes:
Trusted Partners: We can connect you with our favourite local florists, photographers, and caterers who know the Barns intimately.
Begin your new chapter with a clear conscience. The Dovecote Barns is a multi-award-winning eco-venue, run on 100% renewable energy. We offer luxury without compromise, blending original historic features with a modern commitment to the environment.
Exclusive hire of all 11 ensuite bedrooms (Sleeps up to 22 based on sharing).
Full pre-wedding day table setup and use of the Long Hall, Paddock for overflow parking of additional day guests, and Games Room for the duration of your stay.
Licenced bar staff, pre-wedding coordination, and on-site support. We can offer you arrival and toasting served drinks as well as table wines and fully stocked bar drinks.
Accommodates up to 56 day guests.
We would love to invite you for a private tour of the Barns to see if we are the right fit for your day.
The Grand Barn Kitchen Our huge Grand Barn kitchen is designed specifically to cater for large groups. It sits adjacent to the Long Hall, allowing for a seamless flow from kitchen to table. Whether you envision a formal three-course wedding breakfast or a relaxed, family-style sharing feast, our facilities are built to deliver five-star results.
No celebration is complete without the perfect pour. The Long Hall features a fully licensed managed bar that serves as the social hub of your wedding day and evening.
Take a look at the accommodation options we offer, or get in touch to begin arranging the perfect day.
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