Wiltshire

Salisbury

Ashley Wood Farm

(29)

Price: £5,200 – £7,000

Guests: 150

Bedrooms: 2

Description

We know that your wedding will take time to get right so you have exclusive use of the site from 8am Friday giving you all the time you need to set up, to 1pm Sunday. We also have midweek weddings from Tuesday to Thursday.

There is a choice of four fantastic locations, should you wish to have a Civil Ceremony here, including under the pagoda in our lovely barn garden. Plus a extra beautiful ceremony barn should it rain. We can suggest some great local suppliers but you are free to use whoever you like including catering.

The main oak floored barn will seat 110 at round tables, and 150 with trestle tables in banqueting style. We also have a beautiful two bedroom lodge on the property which overlooks the lake, perfect for brides and bridesmaids, and of course the couple!

Our price includes use of the whole site: Two large barns, the bar (no corkage charges), an equipped kitchen, the large courtyard, rear lawns overlooking Fonthill lake, ceremony garden, two stylish WC's plus a the parking field. Also included are tables and chairs for the ceremony and reception, hay bales and fire pits, milk churns etc. There are no extra costs other than a ceremony fee and the accommodation.

Limited camping is also available.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Bee and Ralph James

We are a family run business and have bought our 3 children up here. Ashley Wood Farm is a remarkable place set in 10,000 acres on the Fonthill Estate, it is utterly peaceful and beautiful with the most amazing views. We love welcoming couples and their families to the space and are always on hand to help you while you are here. We see the couples who get married and celebrate as a constant flow of love streaming in and out of the farm, we believe this gives the space a very special atmosphere.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2014

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Ashley Wood Farm

Wedding Venue Type

Barn / Farm

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

150

Reception Capacity

200

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance

Wedding license

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Dancefloor available

Confetti permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Water view

Grade I/II Listed Building

Landscaped gardens

Exclusive use

Marquee permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled access

On-site parking

Outdoor Reception Space

Open Flame Permitted

Pet friendly

Wedding Catering

External catering permitted

No corkage charge for own alcohol

Pricing for Ashley Wood Farm

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£5,200.00 – £7,000.00

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What's Included?

Furniture included

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Choice of preferred caterers

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

We charge an all inclusive price for our dry hire, no extras apart from the ceremony fee and the accommodation. The cost for the weekend includes exclusive use of: * The large oak barn (8m x 16m) seating 110 on round tables or 150 on trestles. * The milking barn with a large wood burner. * The Studio Barn, an alternative indoor ceremony space in case of wet weather. * Elegant rear barn gardens, the large central courtyard, plus lawns with uninterrupted views overlooking Fonthill Lake. * A large separate field for parking cars. * Cloakroom with two WC’s. * Bar with fridge, freezer, sink, storage (no corkage charge) * Catering kitchen including six ring gas oven and plate warmer. * Round or trestle tables and chairs for the reception and ceremony. * Staging, fire pits, hay bales, cafe style tables and chairs, and signs. * Recycling and Rubbish collection

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Reviews (29)

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Ben and Rebecca
15/06/2026
Everything we hoped forEverything we hoped for
Hi Bee and Ralph Thank you so much for the use of Ashley Wood this weekend. The wedding was everything we hoped for and more, and everyone commented on the beautiful venue!Hi Bee and Ralph Thank you so much for the use of Ashley Wood this weekend. The wedding was everything we hoped for and more, and everyone commented on the beautiful venue!
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Michael and Fleur
08/06/2026
Beautiful Venue with Freedom to create and deliver your own visionBeautiful Venue with Freedom to create and deliver your own vision
We recently held our wedding at Ashley Wood Farm and overall had a fantastic experience. It is a truly beautiful, picturesque venue set in woodland with rivers and natural planting, which creates a really special atmosphere. What stood out positively Extended access to the venue One of the biggest advantages is the access window. For a Saturday wedding, you get the venue from 8:00am on Friday through to 1:00pm on Sunday. This is incredibly valuable. It gives you proper time for setup, rehearsals, decorating, and then a relaxed pack-down the next day. It removes a lot of pressure compared to same-day venues. Freedom to create your own vision Ashley Wood Farm gives you full control. Aside from tables, chairs, and the bar, you are responsible for everything else. That flexibility is a huge strength if you want to design something personal. You can create your own seating areas, social spaces, and overall layout exactly how you want. Beautiful setting and layout The barn is great, and the outdoor ceremony space at the back is excellent. We held our ceremony there and it worked perfectly. The gardens, flowers, and natural surroundings are stunning and create a really relaxed but special feel. Strong recommended suppliers The suppliers they work with were excellent. Our catering provider and the lighting company were both outstanding and really enhanced the day. Supportive hosts The hosts were fantastic. Friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout. They also encouraged site visits, including seeing setups from other weddings, which was very useful for planning. On-site accommodation The cottage on site was a great addition and we would strongly recommend booking it if possible. It made the weekend feel more complete and gave us a space to stay close to everything. Things to be aware of MOST IMPORTANT - Location and travel logistics The venue is quite remote. While that adds to its charm, it does make logistics challenging: - Accommodation nearby is limited and needs to be booked well in advance, if there's another wedding on nearby... We were booking 1-year out, and still struggling - Guests may need to stay in places like Salisbury or Shaftesbury, which are around 30 to 35 minutes away - Taxis and transport are REALLY difficult to secure, especially late at night - Planning transport early is essential, particularly if arranging minibuses or shared travel - 1 year out booking, and it was already a challenge to get availability! You need to organise everything yourself This is not a “plug and play” venue. Unlike hotels, nothing is pre-staged or run for you. You need a clear plan for the full day, layout, timings, and logistics. If you are happy to take that on, it is rewarding, but it does require effort and coordination. Capacity considerations We had around 80 guests, which felt comfortable and (Close to) full. I'm aware others have had many more, but it depends on the vibe. That being said, there are only 2x Toilets - we hired in for 80 and are really pleased we did! Hay bales could be improved The hay bales provided were useful for creating seating areas, especially around the fire pits. However, they were not very fresh and had a noticeable odour. We covered ours with blankets, which helped, but fresher or better maintained bales would improve the experience. Music cut-off time Music finishes at 11:30pm, with guests departing by around 12:30am. It works, but it did feel slightly early given the remote setting. A small extension would make a difference, although we understand the restrictions. Overall Ashley Wood Farm is a brilliant venue if you want a relaxed, beautiful setting and the ability to fully personalise your wedding. The extended access and flexibility are real strengths, and the setting is genuinely stunning. However, it works best if you are prepared to take ownership of the planning, logistics, and setup. If you go in with a clear vision and plan ahead, it can deliver a really special and memorable weekend.We recently held our wedding at Ashley Wood Farm and overall had a fantastic experience. It is a truly beautiful, picturesque venue set in woodland with rivers and natural planting, which creates a really special atmosphere. What stood out positively Extended access to the venue One of the biggest advantages is the access window. For a Saturday wedding, you get the venue from 8:00am on Friday through to 1:00pm on Sunday. This is incredibly valuable. It gives you proper time for setup, rehearsals, decorating, and then a relaxed pack-down the next day. It removes a lot of pressure compared to same-day venues. Freedom to create your own vision Ashley Wood Farm gives you full control. Aside from tables, chairs, and the bar, you are responsible for everything else. That flexibility is a huge strength if you want to design something personal. You can create your own seating areas, social spaces, and overall layout exactly how you want. Beautiful setting and layout The barn is great, and the outdoor ceremony space at the back is excellent. We held our ceremony there and it worked perfectly. The gardens, flowers, and natural surroundings are stunning and create a really relaxed but special feel. Strong recommended suppliers The suppliers they work with were excellent. Our catering provider and the lighting company were both outstanding and really enhanced the day. Supportive hosts The hosts were fantastic. Friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout. They also encouraged site visits, including seeing setups from other weddings, which was very useful for planning. On-site accommodation The cottage on site was a great addition and we would strongly recommend booking it if possible. It made the weekend feel more complete and gave us a space to stay close to everything. Things to be aware of MOST IMPORTANT - Location and travel logistics The venue is quite remote. While that adds to its charm, it does make logistics challenging: - Accommodation nearby is limited and needs to be booked well in advance, if there's another wedding on nearby... We were booking 1-year out, and still struggling - Guests may need to stay in places like Salisbury or Shaftesbury, which are around 30 to 35 minutes away - Taxis and transport are REALLY difficult to secure, especially late at night - Planning transport early is essential, particularly if arranging minibuses or shared travel - 1 year out booking, and it was already a challenge to get availability! You need to organise everything yourself This is not a “plug and play” venue. Unlike hotels, nothing is pre-staged or run for you. You need a clear plan for the full day, layout, timings, and logistics. If you are happy to take that on, it is rewarding, but it does require effort and coordination. Capacity considerations We had around 80 guests, which felt comfortable and (Close to) full. I'm aware others have had many more, but it depends on the vibe. That being said, there are only 2x Toilets - we hired in for 80 and are really pleased we did! Hay bales could be improved The hay bales provided were useful for creating seating areas, especially around the fire pits. However, they were not very fresh and had a noticeable odour. We covered ours with blankets, which helped, but fresher or better maintained bales would improve the experience. Music cut-off time Music finishes at 11:30pm, with guests departing by around 12:30am. It works, but it did feel slightly early given the remote setting. A small extension would make a difference, although we understand the restrictions. Overall Ashley Wood Farm is a brilliant venue if you want a relaxed, beautiful setting and the ability to fully personalise your wedding. The extended access and flexibility are real strengths, and the setting is genuinely stunning. However, it works best if you are prepared to take ownership of the planning, logistics, and setup. If you go in with a clear vision and plan ahead, it can deliver a really special and memorable weekend.
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Ellie Mullings
04/01/2026
The most amazing weekendThe most amazing weekend
Good Afternoon Bea & Ralph, Just wanted to drop you an email to say thank you to you both for the most amazing weekend and for being so welcoming to us both and our Wedding Party. You truly have a beautiful location and it feels a pleasure to have been able to host our special day here. Good Afternoon Bea & Ralph, Just wanted to drop you an email to say thank you to you both for the most amazing weekend and for being so welcoming to us both and our Wedding Party. You truly have a beautiful location and it feels a pleasure to have been able to host our special day here.
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Lewis & Chantelle
26/05/2025
The most perfect setting for our amazing dayThe most perfect setting for our amazing day
From the moment we booked 2 years ago till the day we left after the wedding, the owners have been fantastic! The whole setting was just perfect, we had nothing but compliments from all our guests on what an amazing place it was to have our special day. Couldn't recommend this venue any more if we tried!From the moment we booked 2 years ago till the day we left after the wedding, the owners have been fantastic! The whole setting was just perfect, we had nothing but compliments from all our guests on what an amazing place it was to have our special day. Couldn't recommend this venue any more if we tried!
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Ellie-Louise Brinkman & Jake Brinkman
28/04/2025
The Brinkman Wedding 2025! The Brinkman Wedding 2025!
The Brinkman Wedding 2025! What can I say… it was just perfect. After being engaged only a Month, we found Ashley Wood Farm. My then Fiancé LOVED it and that’s when we knew this would be the place we have our Wedding. We didn’t even look at any other Venues we just knew this was everything we wanted. We could put our stamp on the place whilst really not having to do much to the place. The architecture was gorgeous and meant we could keep the decor simple yet elegant. Ashley Wood Farm allowed us to bring our vision to life. Bea and Ralph were beyond welcoming at all times and no question was too much to ask and they were always on the other end of the phone to answer if we needed it. Great people to talk to and truly helped everything to feel calm and relaxed at all times. So to you both, thank you so much. You’ve enabled us to have the most beautiful memories that will live on for the rest of our lives. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to have a Wedding that they can truly make their vision come to life. Forever grateful for this place and will certainly be back to gorgeous Fisherman’s Lodge right next to the Venue (the bed was too comfy to not want to come back). Ellie & Jake xThe Brinkman Wedding 2025! What can I say… it was just perfect. After being engaged only a Month, we found Ashley Wood Farm. My then Fiancé LOVED it and that’s when we knew this would be the place we have our Wedding. We didn’t even look at any other Venues we just knew this was everything we wanted. We could put our stamp on the place whilst really not having to do much to the place. The architecture was gorgeous and meant we could keep the decor simple yet elegant. Ashley Wood Farm allowed us to bring our vision to life. Bea and Ralph were beyond welcoming at all times and no question was too much to ask and they were always on the other end of the phone to answer if we needed it. Great people to talk to and truly helped everything to feel calm and relaxed at all times. So to you both, thank you so much. You’ve enabled us to have the most beautiful memories that will live on for the rest of our lives. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to have a Wedding that they can truly make their vision come to life. Forever grateful for this place and will certainly be back to gorgeous Fisherman’s Lodge right next to the Venue (the bed was too comfy to not want to come back). Ellie & Jake x
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Kim and James
12/08/2024
The most perfect day at the most perfect venue!The most perfect day at the most perfect venue!
Bee and Ralph were just absolutely amazing and their stunning venue was the most perfect, magical setting for our wedding. We had the most perfect day and we loved every single minute. There really is something special about Ashley Wood and we couldn’t have had our wedding at a more spectacular place! Thank you Bee and Ralph for your incredible hospitality, you guys are just amazing!Bee and Ralph were just absolutely amazing and their stunning venue was the most perfect, magical setting for our wedding. We had the most perfect day and we loved every single minute. There really is something special about Ashley Wood and we couldn’t have had our wedding at a more spectacular place! Thank you Bee and Ralph for your incredible hospitality, you guys are just amazing!
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Harry & Nikki
17/07/2024
A picture perfect spot for a Wiltshire weddingA picture perfect spot for a Wiltshire wedding
We were married here in early July 24. The setting, the view and the greenery are all just fabulous. The It's a beautiful barn, with a great range of facilities on site, so we never felt in need of anything further. There's also a cottage on site which was a perfect place to base ourselves. Bee and Ralph were very warm, friendly and generally 'hands-off', allowing us the freedom to do what we wanted, but were most certainly 'hands on' when things needed sorting (we had a downpour immediately before our event and Ralph was busy making sure all the paths were dry for us!). So many of our guests commented on what a beautiful place it was. We feel incredibly lucky to have found it!We were married here in early July 24. The setting, the view and the greenery are all just fabulous. The It's a beautiful barn, with a great range of facilities on site, so we never felt in need of anything further. There's also a cottage on site which was a perfect place to base ourselves. Bee and Ralph were very warm, friendly and generally 'hands-off', allowing us the freedom to do what we wanted, but were most certainly 'hands on' when things needed sorting (we had a downpour immediately before our event and Ralph was busy making sure all the paths were dry for us!). So many of our guests commented on what a beautiful place it was. We feel incredibly lucky to have found it!
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Lucy Draycott Photos
12/10/2023
I can’t quite believe this venue is in the UK!I can’t quite believe this venue is in the UK!
With rolling landscape and an array of spaces to host celebrations, it is really a truly a wonderful venue. Not to mention it’s roster of incredible photo opportunities!With rolling landscape and an array of spaces to host celebrations, it is really a truly a wonderful venue. Not to mention it’s roster of incredible photo opportunities!
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Jacky watts
20/09/2023
Amazing Amazing
What a day, thank you so much to Bee and Ralph for sharing their amazing venue, it was just perfect, I cannot recommend this wonderful venue enough, they have everything covered , what ever the weather, huge thank you ! What a day, thank you so much to Bee and Ralph for sharing their amazing venue, it was just perfect, I cannot recommend this wonderful venue enough, they have everything covered , what ever the weather, huge thank you !
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Lia and Will
19/09/2023
Best wedding venue ever Best wedding venue ever
Ashley Wood Farm is the perfect wedding venue - stunning setting, beautiful decor and great accommodation on site for the bride and groom. Bee and Ralph could not have been more helpful - and their recommended suppliers such as Indulge Catering - are thoughtful and exceptional. Book your wedding here!Ashley Wood Farm is the perfect wedding venue - stunning setting, beautiful decor and great accommodation on site for the bride and groom. Bee and Ralph could not have been more helpful - and their recommended suppliers such as Indulge Catering - are thoughtful and exceptional. Book your wedding here!

Location & Contact Details for Ashley Wood Farm

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Fonthill Gifford, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6PY, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

It is best to enter the postcode into Google Maps and follow the long drive all the way to the courtyard. Remember to turn at the sign that says 'Ashley Wood Farm' as sometimes maps will take you down the wrong track! What3words is: ///crackling.heaven.euphoric

Nearest Town

Tisbury

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A303, M3

Nearest Train Station

Tisbury

Nearest Airport

Southampton, Bristol, Bournmouth

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

Can't pick one one particular as they all have their own special quality!

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Feel free to send us as many questions as you need! We are here to help you.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Little posies of Lavender on all of the chairs

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Stunning, relaxed, 'wow factor', natural, stylish

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

There are many but the lake probably tops it!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?

We had the Game of Thrones cast, including Igrit and Jon Snow!!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Can't beat smoked salmon

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Sparklers!

What is your venue's most unique feature?

The spaciousness and relaxed vibe, and the blank canvas so that you can create your own feel

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The gardens..... they take a lot of work!

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