The Ashridge Great Barn

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£8,000 - £10,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 140
3 Bedrooms
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Description

Ashridge Great Barn is set on a working farm in the rolling Devon countryside. Nestled in it’s own valley, the barn is completely Nestled in a picture-perfect valley between green pastures and sustainabilty managed, wildlife friendly woodland, this is a truly enchanting place to say 'I do'. The airy building, with 500 years of history, is extremely versatile. Whether you're looking to cover it in fairy lights, hang vintage bunting or fill it with floral details, this space can be transformed into your dream wedding venue. Every wedding is bespoke and exclusive and you will be given the barn for three days, meaning you can host a rehearsal dinner, prepare the space and relax after your big day with no rush and no stress. The barn can seat 140 and has a maximum capacity of 200, so grand wedding breakfasts and evening receptions are always an option here. Before or after the ceremony you're also welcome to relax by the fire pit or chill out in the snug area, a great space for guests to catch their breath during the celebrations. The Great Barn has an outdoor ceremony space in the gardens and a catering kitchen, as well as list of wedding suppliers at their fingertips, allowing you to choose a tried and trusted supplier to suit your needs and tastes. Great Barn staff will also be on-hand to help with the planning and preparation and to suggest how you can get the very best out of the magnificent space. • Stunning barn with 500 years of history and a light and airy feel • Three day exclusive use (including 3 nights accommodation in their onsite cottage) as standard allowing you to host a rehearsal dinner, prepare the space and enjoy a relaxing send off • Catering kitchen and a list of recommended caterers and suppliers available • Beautiful setting within a valley, nestled between green pastures and enchanting woodland • Maximum capacity of 200 for an evening reception • Use of camping/glamping field with option to hire in bell tents

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Cat Richards-Kastelic
Congratulations on your engagement and finding Ashridge Great Barn, I hope you’re looking for a beautiful rustic barn with stunning outdoor spaces! Here we host only exclusive, bespoke weddings, with an emphasis on the flexibility and expert support we offer you to put together a truly remarkable wedding that reflects your personalities. From the romantic medieval Barn to the gorgeous Victorian gardens and the whimsical woodlands, there's a bit of everything all within a short stroll.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2017
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of The Ashridge Great Barn

Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
140
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
3
Sleeps No. of People
9
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted
Alcohol Licence
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Asian Catering
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Other

Pricing for The Ashridge Great Barn

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£8,000 - £10,000
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Reviews for The Ashridge Great Barn
(31)

Rhi & Alex
Happy couple married in September
November 2024
Most Magical Venue
Thank you for hosting our wedding at the most magical venue we could have dreamed of. Cat we couldn't of got through it without you.
Piglet cottage hog roasts
Wedding: July
November 2024
Such a perfect wedding venue !
We catered for a wedding at ashridge great barn for the first time in July this year . It’s such an idyllic setting , just perfect for weddings . The owner Lynda and her team were amazing to work with and helped create a real wedding to remember . Thank you .We look forward to working with you all again !
Briony
Wedding: August
November 2024
A relaxed wedding morning
I had the pleasure of visiting this beautiful venue to provide some wedding makeup in August (@brionysbeauty). It was a lovely atmosphere in the accommodation, with space for people to join us. The contact with the venue has been really friendly which makes such a positive difference. I am looking forward to working here again next year!
Response from the venue
Hi Briony, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review, we look forward to seeing you again! Best wishes, The Ashridge Team
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Beccy & Jock
Happy couple married in June
November 2024
'Blown Away' Wedding
You allowed us to pull together so many moving parts into an absolutely unforgettable weekend. Not only were our UK guests impressed by the incredible venue, gardens, barn, trees etc, but our Australian guests were blown away by such a beautiful 'country Devon' wedding experience. We really enjoyed meeting and working with you all and all the best for your future events we have no doubt that you won't be short of weddings and work in the beautiful Great Barn.
Katherin
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
Beautiful rustic barn
It was amazing to count on people like The Ashridge Great Barn team, they were very helpful and with professional staff that made everything easier for me and my husband, they also suggested me more things we could do or even places we could go with our guests. Apart from the fact that the view was unbelievably beautiful, we enjoyed the place and even our photographer and guests fell in love immediately with the venue. Thank you very much from the bottom of our heart for making our special day.
Sonia
Happy couple married in June
November 2024
Beautiful and relaxed wedding venue
Ashridge have been so fantastic! We booked the venue in February last year and then had to ask them to rearrange the reception to next year, because of the pandemic. Instead we had a small ceremony outside in the garden. They were so understanding and helpful about rearranging, which really took the stress out of it. The ceremony in the garden was so lovely and it was such a beautiful setting. All of the photographs look fantastic, with the flowers and tall trees in the background.
Samuel
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
Wonderful Wedding Venue
The main thing to say is that Cat is incredibly helpful, flexible, responsive and accommodating to help make sure you have the day you always wanted the way that you want it. The site is perfect to be able to let your imagination run and truly make the space and the day your own. The glade is such a beautiful and intimate setting for a wedding, the gardens are a great drinks reception space. We and our guests had an absolute blast and would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Megan
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
Beautiful, friendly, supportive DIY venue
We knew Ashridge Great Barn was the place for us as soon as we toured the grounds with Cat. We instantly connected with its rural and wild beauty and knew that Cat and team's easy-going nature would be exactly right for us. there are loads of great options all over the grounds; the grounds: beautiful, varied, colourful and full of nature all year round; the amazing rustic barn which is just gorgeous and comforting even before you start decorating it. In all, we had a dream wedding
Samantha
Happy couple married in October
November 2024
Made our dreams come true
Cat and her team were incredible from start to finish.From the moment we had a tour of Ashridge farm, it felt like a second home!Cat made all my quirky ideas a reality and was so accommodating to the numerous date changes,the crazy amounts of emails and many visits with all our family and suppliers.Cat even allowed us to have our legal ceremony in the barn with 15 guests a year before our BIG day due to covid restrictions.I cannot recommend this venue enough,they have made all our dreams reality
Rachael
Happy couple married in November
November 2024
Unique Fairy Tale Wedding of Our Dreams!
Ashridge was the first venue we looked at and knew we loved it from the beginning! The beauty of Ashridge is the ability to have a personalised touch, as there is max one wedding a week you have the time to fully decorate the venue to what you wish and with the pressure taken off. Less wedding also means Cat had the time to talk us through every aspect of the day as a wedding planner which was invaluable and added to our attachment to the venue by having a consistently friendly face to talk to.

Location & Contact Details for The Ashridge Great Barn

Wedding Venue Address

North Tawton, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

It's best to enter the venue into Google Maps and enjoy your trip through Devon's glorious countryside! What3words: truffles.producing.pleasing

Nearest Town

North Tawton

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Whiddon Down A30

Nearest Train Station

Copplestone

Nearest Airport

Exeter

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Ashridge Great Barn?

The best wedding is one where the couple feel surrounded by love and good wishes at the start of their journey together as a married couple. Twee but true!

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

Delegate anything that you don't feel strongly about - you'll have enough to do!

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

It's so hard to choose from all the great touches our couples have added but it's clear that guest reaction is the best indicator - when all the guests notice a personal touch and are affected by it it's always lovely to see!

Describe The Ashridge Great Barn in 5 adjectives

Countryside. Rustic. Relaxed. Welcoming. Customisable.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Ashridge Great Barn?

There are so many to choose from it's hard to pick!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Ashridge Great Barn?

Not that I know of!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Tempura prawns with a dipping sauce are always amazing

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Thai curry

What is The Ashridge Great Barn most unique feature?

The Magic Circle Outdoor Ceremony Area

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our fabulous team
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