SOUTHLANDS BARN 01798 306 550 | www.southlandsbarn.co.uk Southlands Barn is a charmingly rustic venue, part of the Southlands Farm Estate, which is situated in the heart of West Sussex in the quaint village of West Chiltington. With rolling fields, picturesque lake and breathtaking views of the South Downs, the farm also features plenty of wildlife who may decide to drop in. ONE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS The farm dates back to the early 17th century and boasts unspoilt views of the South Downs National Park to the south and Southlands 17th-century listed farmhouse above the courtyard. The stunning Sussex Barn dates back to 1714 and was originally used as a cattle-holding barn. WHERE TO WED Here you can choose to exchange your vows inside or out and the venue is licensed to host 150 guests in all areas. The Sussex Barn has a wonderfully romantic atmosphere thanks to its fairylights and hand-cut bottle chandeliers – it’s a magical place to say “I do.” Benches or chivari chair seating is available. The Cattle Barn is now licensed for ceremonies too. The al fresco option is outside in the Pergola, overlooking the farm and South Downs. As you can imagine it offers some stunning views to act as the backdrop to your ceremony. A SPACE TO CELEBRATE Celebrate in style in the venue’s newly completed second barn: the Cattle Barn. Drapes and atmospheric lighting are included in your hire. Having use of the Cattle Barn alongside the Sussex Barn allows you to have the perfect flow to your day, utilising the entire space available for your 170 guests. The two barns are connected by a courtyard and full bar area where you’ll also find all the necessary facilities. There’s a games room too equipped with a pool table. OCKENDEN MANOR HOTEL & SPA 01444 416 111 | www.hshotels.co.uk/ockenden-manor This 15th-century Hotel is set in the pretty village of Cuckfield, only 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport. Nestled among nine acres of peaceful gardens and parkland, it boasts views across the West Sussex countryside to the South Downs. The Spa was purpose-built inside a 19th-century walled garden and offers a host of luxury facilities including an indoor pool with swim-through to an outdoor heated pool, outdoor hot tub and eight treatment rooms. ONE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS Ockenden Manor is a charming and tranquil Elizabethan manor house. It’s full of history and character with an elegant sitting room warmed by a roaring log fire, cosy, wood-panelled bar, an oak-panelled private dining room with painted ceiling and stained-glass windows. The hotel has 28 distinctive bedrooms and suites, some with four-poster beds, all individually furnished and each named after a member of one of the two families who’ve owned the building since 1520. WHERE TO WED Ceremonies can take place in either one of the venue’s two licensed spaces. The Drawing Room is a bright and sunny spot featuring antique furniture, open fire and views of the garden. It can host up to 50 loved ones for the “I dos.” The Ockenden Suite has the wow factor in spades with spectacular views over the terrace, gardens and South Downs beyond. It can host 96. A SPACE TO CELEBRATE The Ockenden Suite can also be used for wedding receptions, again for up to 96 guests. For more intimate celebrations, the Burrell Suite is a beautiful oak-panelled room with a door leading out to the garden. It can host up to 40 nearest and dearest for an intimate wedding breakfast. The venue can accommodate 100 guests for the evening do. Ockendon Manor can be hired exclusively and the restaurant serves some of the finest food in Sussex using only the best locally-sourced ingredients. www.alexanderwhitephotography.co.uk www.jordanmansfieldweddings.com 27 HISTORICAL VENUES
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