ASHRIDGE GREAT BARN, NORTH TAWTON, DEVON This is a rustic and characterful venue with parts dating back to the Middle Ages. Stone and cob walls combine to create a warm and inviting ambience while wooden beams decked in fairy lights provide the opportunity to add festive and whimsical touches. The large wooden double doors and plentiful windows maintain a connection with the lush green surroundings outside and help keep the interior light and airy. There’s an outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs along with a firepit that’s set up beside the barn, shaded by canvas canopies. A short walk from the barn, which is perched in a charming and serene countryside setting, is the semi-formal Victorian gardens and arboretum with majestic trees providing a patchwork of shade on the extensive manicured lawns. The Magic Circle is an outdoor room featuring Acer trees and a small pavilion which creates a natural, intimate enclosure for ceremonies with no limit on the number of guests. The Secret Glade is a natural opening in mixed woodland providing a spectacular backdrop for al fresco woodland ceremonies. With power and water provided, it offers the perfect mix of indoor amenities with a stunning backdrop. There’s the option to weatherproof this area with a stretch tent or marquee. Also within the formal Victorian gardens is the Secret Glade hosting up to 80 people for a ceremony. It’s a natural opening in mixed woodland providing a spectacular backdrop surrounded by mature trees and natural regrowth including bluebells in season. Indoor ceremonies take place inside Ashridge Great Barn for up to 120 guests with opportunities for hanging installations and a selection of backdrop accessories. The extensive reception lawns offer no limit on capacity – and they’re home to a Victorian tennis court that’s shaded by mature conifer trees. There’s space here for lawn games, drinks, and nibbles, as well as a game of croquet or cricket for the more energetic! Ashridge Great Barn can accommodate up to 140 guests seated or up to 200 loved ones with a flexible seating plan. There’s a sprung dancefloor and the option to have an indoor or outdoor bar. The adjacent outdoor space is easily accessible through two double doors providing a flow between the indoor seating area and dancefloor and the outdoor firepit with a log supply. The snug, a highlight at the venue provides a quieter space to retreat to complete with cosy furniture. The scenic lawn space next to the barn allows guests to spill outside. Surrounded by greenery while still being close to the barn, this provides a great area for additional seating or entertainment whilst maintaining connection with the main party. Included in the standard hire is three nights of accommodation for up to nine people with complimentary camping for up to 20 guests. Custom glamping and camping packages are available with vintage crockery and cutlery and a prop collection including backdrop and floristry accessories. There’s also the option to collect foliage from the surrounding area and casual furniture can be provided for the drinks reception. Outdoor furniture and rustic formal furniture can also be hired for the ceremony and wedding breakfast. This dry hire venue provides individual planning support and coordination for couples to put together their dream bespoke wedding. Set on a regenerative working farm, producing pasture-fed beef on conservation grassland and forestry products from woodland (which supports vulnerable species of mammals and red-listed birds) sustainability is at the heart of everything the team do. to stay on-site, a new water-saving toilet and shower block are being installed. www.ashridgegreatbarn.co.uk GLEBE BARN WEDDINGS, BRIDGERULE, DEVON This new, purpose-built wedding barn is nestled within six acres of formal gardens and relaxed outdoor spaces. The stunning pond garden provides a popular spot for outdoor ceremonies, with chairs positioned on either side of the pond creating an aisle. A drinks reception can also be enjoyed here with beverages served from a quirky horsebox bar and garden games permitted – the happy couple can even decorate the garden as they wish. The stone arch ceremony garden is another popular spot for outdoor ceremonies with the rose garden positioned behind it, perfect for the confetti-throwing photos! A speaker and electric points are available in both outdoor ceremony spots for music including live performances. The barn is fully accessible for all via a bridal walkway, or via the steps leading to the patio area at the front of the barn complete with garden furniture and gas heaters. There’s also a bar hatch opening to the outside providing easy access for all. Inside, the barn boasts beautiful oak beams, oak-themed lights, a SONOS surround system and an inbuilt dancefloor. The barn has a dedicated ceremony room with a bridal entrance at the bottom of the aisle that hosts up to 150 guests. There’s also an elegant entrance foyer that’s perfect for welcome drinks, especially during the cooler months because it features a log burner. The romantic wedding breakfast room decorated with fairylights provides a wonderful ambience for dining, transforming into the party area during the evening. A highlight of the venue is the wedding bar with the WOW factor! https://glebehousecottages.co.uk www.freeformimages.co.uk with props from https://fikaeventhire.com and flowers from www.bleujenflorist.com THEMED VENUES 17
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