Interior of Old Gore Barn by Yard Space Events photographed by www.cbourgeoisphotography.co.uk OLD GORE BARN BY YARD SPACE EVENTS Old Gore Barn is comprised of three barns, The Main Barn, The Long Barn and The Dutch Barn. All are original buildings more than 200 years old that have been carefully curated during the renovation of the site to maintain their charm. The contrast of brick, wood and metalwork offers a pallet of neutral colours as a big-day backdrop. Nestled into the heart of the Cotswold hills, overlooking the Calmsden valley, the festoon-lit courtyard at the venue offers an outdoor cooking space equipped with a large Asado firepit and barbecue area situated under the Dutch Barn. Fields of wildflowers and wheat surround the area offering perfect photo opportunities. The Main Barn – the centrepiece of Old Gore Barn – is home to exposed beams and Cotswold stone walls. It’s licensed for up to 120 guests for a ceremony which takes place in front of the wood burner. Crittall-style doors create a light and airy space in the main barn while The Long Barn, licensed for up to 160 guests, benefits from bi-folding doors providing an al fresco dining experience and views across the courtyard and fields during the ceremony. Ceremony licence? Contact: 01285 708 200, www.yardspace.co.uk We love... the feast nights and pop-up events that regularly take place at the venue – check the website for details. WHERE TO ENJOY A MINI-MOON Hillside Cottage situated in the pastoral village of Edington, Wiltshire, offers the comfortable cosiness of a family home coupled with the convenience of a large hotel, making it the ideal choice for a mini-moon. The cottage features six en suite guest bedrooms with steam shower bathrooms, a living room with a working fireplace and a large kitchen with a dining table and private patio. For an evening in, guests can rustle up their own meals with ingredients purchased from the neighbouring Edington Farm Shop or the experienced team can arrange a private chef, freeing up time to explore the historic English countryside or simply relax with a favourite book. Guests have exclusive access to Hillside’s private steam and sauna house, complete with an outdoor plunge pool and hot tub where they can indulge in some quality pampering. After a long walk in the Wiltshire countryside, guests can curl up by the wood-burning stove at Trailhead Lodge, a luxe games room complete with bar, dartboard, games, and comfy sofas. The award-winning Three Daggers Pub and Brewery are just across the road, named English Pub of the Year 2019-2020. The menu, designed in a farm-to-table style, moves with the seasons and the local farmers’ offerings. Hillside Cottage is close to Westbury Whitehorse, Stonehenge and the city of Bath, making it the perfect launching base for sightseeing and discovering the local history. Full property buyout of Hillside Cottage starts at £1500 per night, www.elevenexperience.com 19 THEMED VENUES
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