The Oak Barn, Frame Farm

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£4,000 - £11,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 135
10 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Last Minute Dates Available
Late Availability Dates in 2024
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When it comes to your wedding, it's not just about finding a venue, it's about discovering somewhere to create memories that will stay with you forever.
The Oak Barn, Frame Farm Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£4,000
Maximum Price
£11,500
Exclusive use of three stunning Grade II listed barns with terraces, a courtyard and wildlife pond set in a romantic country setting in Kent's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty • All 3 barns are licensed for civil ceremonies, alcohol sales, events and music • Fully equipped commercial kitchen • Ladies and Gentlemens' toilets in The Oak Barn with up-cycled horse trough basins • Disabled toilet in The Oak Barn with baby changing facilities • Ambulant toilet in The Byre with baby changing facilities • Stage • Outdoor sofa set, eight tall bar stools and two chairs for civil ceremonies • Easel, 20 oak benches (three are 1.85m and 17 are 2m), two oak tables (150cm x 60cm) for use of civil ceremony or presents, four tall oak bar tables, and a movable oak bar all made from a dead oak felled at Frame Farm in 2016 • The option to add a 9m x 9m marquee on the south side of The Oak Barn, if additional space is required • Terrace with breath-taking views down the valley or secluded courtyard for your drinks reception • A picturesque wildlife pond with a waterfall and pontoon for a peaceful stroll and photography • Sculptured grass and perennial garden forming a wonderful backdrop for photographs • High tech mood lighting system in The Byre and The Oak Barn • High tech PA and sound system with wireless microphone in The Oak Barn, including the toilets • High tech sound system in The Byre • Wifi in all areas • Under floor heating system in both barns • Contemporary log burner in The Oak Barn with a basket of wood for a cosy evening • Air cooling and heat extraction system in The Oak Barn for hot balmy nights • Ample onsite parking
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Choice of preferred caterers
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Guest accommodation included
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The Oak Barn, Frame Farm Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
135
Reception Capacity
200
No. of Bedrooms
10
Sleeps No. of People
20
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
11:00 PM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Water View
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

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

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Other
The Oak Barn, Frame Farm Full Description
Heritage, character and rural beauty all combine in perfect harmony at The Oak Barn. Nestled in an idyllic valley in the heart of Kent's High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, every detail of this exclusive Grade II listed venue has been designed to make the perfect setting for your special day. Frame Farm has a series of stunning buildings dating from 1607 which include three reception barns, The Oak Barn, The Byre and the Pole Barn, as well as six luxurious Weaver's Cottages for you and your guests. The awe-inspiring Oak Barn has a magnificent high vaulted roof, glass frontage overlooking the courtyard, hidden state of the art technology, underfloor heating and a cosy wood burning stove; every modern convenience in a breathtaking old threshing barn yet with an intimate feel. With classic elegance and tranquil views, The Byre offers a graceful space perfectly suited for ceremonies or more intimate receptions, or it can be transformed into an entertainment room for the children. The romantic terrace, waterfall and lily pond are a wildlife haven and perfect for a celebratory toast or photographs. The Pole Barn, our large open fronted barn offers a more rustic style and comes complete with fairy lights and power. Used as our wood store and home to a working 1956 Fordson Major tractor, the chopped wood, original oak door from The Oak Barn and rusty decorative screens make this another unique location for nuptial vows, photographs and games within our farmyard. And at the end of your wonderful day, curl up and enjoy a celebratory glass of bubbles with your spouse in our sumptuous Wedding Cottage. With views across the surrounding sheep pasture, you will love the magic of this romantic rural setting whatever the season.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Deana, Tim, Chrystelle & Hayley
Congratulations on your engagement. When it comes to your wedding, it's not just about finding a venue, it's about discovering somewhere to create memories that will stay with you forever. We are a family run venue and dedicated to ensuring that your day will be truly magical!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2019
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Reviews
(71)
Nigel and Jenni
Happy couple married in February
February 2024
Over Priced and Under delivered
The venue is beautiful and we had a great day, however we left feeling short changed having paid a lot of money for the venue and got very little in return. My advice is watch the small print, we had to move our original date giving the venue 6 months notice and were charged for moving our wedding - we had to compromise from having our dream Christmas wedding on a Saturday to hosting our wedding on a Thursday in Feb, because the Barn insisted on keeping some of the money we had already paid. They promised to try to readvertise our date, but this was not done with any enthusiasm. Be warned the venue provides nothing - you literally paying thousands for the barn - no tables/chairs/glassware etc... I am not actually sure what they did for us, the caterer literally did everything - they even asked if our guests would mind helping with parking! As for the accommodation, which you have to hire if you book the venue (so be warned), again overpriced in comparison to other accommodation in the area. Its nicely decorated, but hot water ran out and lacks facilities - they advertise on Air BnB (at a significantly cheaper rate than for the wedding), but don't provide any breakfast. The check out is 10am the next day, and there is no wriggle room on this as we were literally being kicked out at 10am by a team of housekeepers coming in to clean. Would not recommend and from our research there are better venues to use. I just wish we knew at the time of booking, what we no now.
Response from the venue
We are pleased that you had a lovely day, although saddened by your negative review despite all the efforts our team went through to accommodate your decision to move your wedding so close to the date. We remain confused by your allegations since we could not be any more caring, or transparent about our dry hire status, costs & services. Our couples love the opportunity to create a unique wedding by sharing a personal experience with guests & this has rewarded us with 70 5* reviews.
Venue responded
Jen & Ben
Happy couple married in November
March 2024
Picture Perfect
The Oak Barn is picture perfect and the ideal space for a relaxed, rustic wedding. It’s so beautiful that minimal decoration is required. Deana, Tim and their team were fantastic throughout the process, from our initial viewing to the day itself. Their professionalism and expertise is second to none, and they really care about making your day perfect. Our wedding was on a particularly wet and rainy day, but Deana had advice for us and the other vendors to ensure everything went without a hitch.
Rosie & Luke
Happy couple married in October
March 2024
I’m not sure where to start!
I’m not sure where to start! We had our wedding at The Oak Barn in October 2023, from the moment we set foot on the farm and were met with not only a beautiful setting but a wonderfully kind Hayley! The barn and buildings are stunning, we decided within 10 minutes this was going to be our venue… Hayley was fantastic throughout the whole process, from the day we confirmed our date to the wedding morning I couldn’t have asked for a more lovely, experienced and enthusiastic person to deal with.
Philippa & Ben
Happy couple married in October
March 2024
Just Wow!
It’s hard to put into words our wedding day at The Oak Barn. From the moment we arrived for the first viewing we knew this was the place we wanted to get married. The setting is stunning and totally unique. We were lucky with gorgeous autumnal weather but even in pouring rain this would be the place we would want to get married! We had so many compliments from guests about how beautiful it was. All of the staff are so friendly and happy to help, nothing is too much bother.
Amy & Chris
Happy couple married in October
February 2024
We couldn’t have managed the day without you!
We were lucky enough to get married at The Oak Barn and can’t thank the team enough for letting us celebrate in this beautiful barn! We fell in love with the venue when we first visited and so did all our guests at the wedding! The Barn is so beautiful and rustic which is exactly what we wished for, and the Byre was the perfect setting for our ceremony. The grounds are amazing and so lovely to wonder around with plenty of photo opportunities (even in the rain!)
Millie & Mick
Happy couple married in October
February 2024
Could not have asked for a better venue
We got married in October 2023 and could not have asked for a better venue. The team at The Oak barn were so helpful at every stage of planning and provided us with the most picturesque venue. We were fortunate enough to have our wedding party stay with us the entire weekend and the cottages are perfect and extremely well looked after. We would recommend to anyone who wants to get married in the countryside! Thank you to the whole team there.
The Oak Barn, Frame Farm Location & Contact Details

Address

Frame Farm, Iden Green Road, Benenden, Kent, TN17 4EZ, England

Travel Notes

You can't miss us, we are the stunning barn and Oast house in the valley between Benenden and Iden Green. What3words:///stuns.onlookers.seriously

Nearest Town

Cranbrook

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25 junction 5

Nearest Train Station

Staplehurst

Nearest Airport

Gatwick

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Frequently Asked Questions
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm?

All of our couples weddings at the farm have been fabulous and so personal. We couldn't possibly choose!

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

Enjoy every step of the way. This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment and you should embrace every minute of the journey.

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

Seeing some of our couples land at the farm in a helicopter is spectacular and something we will never forget.

Describe The Oak Barn, Frame Farm in 5 adjectives

Breathtaking, exclusive, personal, tranquil, eco-friendly

Where’s the best photo spot at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm?

So many to choose from....the wildlife pond, the flowing grass garden, the rustic Pole Barn, sunsets in our valley.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm?

We certainly have... but our lips are sealed!

What’s your favourite canapé?

All of our caterers have their own special, signature canapes. They are all sure to amaze you!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

One more glass of bubbles in our luxurious Weaver's Cottages.

What is The Oak Barn, Frame Farm most unique feature?

Our beautiful lily pond complete with waterfall and pontoon, surrounded by all-year-round florals.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are a family run venue and we truly care about all our couples. Each wedding we host at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm is simply unique and personal.