ASHRIDGE GREAT BARN, NORTH TAWTON This historic building set on a working farm in the Devon countryside has been sensitively restored to retain many original features creating a rustic ambience with real character. The split-level space features a built-in dancefloor, bar and flexible entryways. The venue is nestled in its own valley surrounded by green pastures and woodland, with the formal gardens, home to an arboretum planted by the Victorians and a pretty walled garden promising a stunning view just a short walk away. The exterior space includes a firepit, space for food trucks and seating as well as a catering barn and a lawn area, perfect for summer weddings. There are four licensed ceremony spaces including The Main Barn for up to 120 guests, the Snug for an intimate 40 loved ones and the Magic Circle Pavilion in the gardens, a special space enclosed by a ring of conifers lined with Japanese Maple trees. The Woodland Glade, a clearing in mature woodland surrounded by trees, is new for weddings in 2022. Receptions take place in The Main Barn for up to 140 guests seated at round or trestle tables. The Magic Circle Pavilion and the gardens provide a stunning backdrop for a drinks reception or afternoon tea party and there’s no maximum capacity but if the weather is uncooperative then it’s helpful if all the guests fit in the barn! Ceremony licence: Yes Contact: 01837 352 025, www.ashridge-court.co.uk ♥ We love... that the venue is only available for exclusive use with a limited number of weddings held each year. All bookings are for three days (so there’s time to set everything up) and couples will have access to a prop collection to style the venue with, experienced staff on hand to help and no corkage charges. HAREFIELD BARN, CREDITON A large oak-framed porch welcomes guests to this exclusive-use, family-run barn ‘venue with a view’ that’s situated on a farm in the heart of the South Devon countryside. The light and spacious interior of the barn offers a homely feel with all the character of a barn venue but with a modern vibe. A tall gable-end window and glass wall allows for fabulous far-flung views. Three sets of large bi-fold doors open out on to the terrace from both the Sawpit Bar and Main Hall and flexible room layout options have been designed to showcase the panoramic views. The spacious paved terrace with seating flows directly on to the extensive lawn area and the field beyond. On the terrace, The Clock House provides the perfect location for an al fresco ceremony, and steps lined with ornamental grasses lead to the special horseshoe sculpture, perfect for photographs. There’s also a wildflower meadow, festoon lighting, a firepit and ample parking. Ceremonies take place in a choice of licensed areas including the Main Hall for 150 seated and 200 standing, the chapel-like space with a vaulted ceiling known as The Tallet for up to 100 guests and The Clock House, an al fresco ceremony space commanding a stunning location. There’s also the intimate Leveret Suite that can hold a maximum of ten loved ones for the ceremony and The Gallery, a mezzanine area above the Main Hall licensed for 30 loved ones. The wedding breakfast and evening reception usually takes place in the Main Hall for up to 140 loved ones seated at round tables or up to 200 guests when some of the tables are cleared and people can spread into the bar and up on to the gallery. Ceremony licence: Yes Contact: 07541 121 404, www.harefieldbarn.co.uk ♥ We love... that this relatively new venue has availability for dates throughout 2022. Interior of Harefield Barn courtesy of www.helencourtphotography.com and external photograph courtesy of https://evolvephoto.co.uk Photography of Magic Circle Ceremony Space courtesy of https://fionawalsh.co.uk 17 REGIONAL VENUES
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