SOUTHLANDS BARN 01798 306 550 | www.southlandsbarn.co.uk Southlands Barn is a rustic 17th-century structure, part of the Southlands Farm Estate, which is situated in the heart of West Sussex in the quaint village of West Chiltington. Here, you’ll find two barns allowing your entire day to flow smoothly. There’s also a fabulous bar area, plus indoor and outdoor courtyard areas. Don’t miss the snooker room with comfy couches and fireplace. With its rolling fields, picturesque lake and breathtaking views of the South Downs, Southlands Barn is a working cattle farm, which means there’s plenty of wildlife roaming around including the farm’s free-ranging peacocks and their two Highland cows who can be hand-fed for some fabulous photos on your wedding day! Ceremonies are held in the 17th-century barn, which has a capacity of 150 guests. Alternatively, if al fresco vows are what you dream of, the pergola overlooking the South Downs offers spectacular views. It too can accommodate 150 loved ones. Once you’re wed, celebrate in the Cattle Barn with 150 of your nearest and dearest. This is the second converted barn with glass bottle chandeliers, drapes and fairylights. Indeed, very little additional décor is needed for this characterful space. The venue offers its couples a free wine tasting evening allowing you to blind pick your wines. You’ll also have use of the bridal suite in which to get ready. With its three-day exclusive hire, the venue is yours from Friday to Sunday to use as you wish. Midweek hires are for two days. THE SPREAD EAGLE HOTEL & SPA 01730 816 911 | www.hshotels.co.uk/spread-eagle The Spread Eagle Hotel, dating back to 1430, is a charming historical, English inn retaining its heritage while providing every contemporary comfort. Set in the heart of the South Downs National Park and pretty market town of Midhurst, West Sussex, it’s surrounded by one-and-a-half acres of grounds including gardens, lawns and a convenient car park. Relax in the 15th-century lounge bar or conservatory, enjoy delicious food in the historical restaurant with its huge inglenook fireplace, and enjoy a deeply comfortable night’s sleep in one of the Hotel’s individually decorated bedrooms and suites, some of which boast four-poster beds. What’s more, the Hotel’s spa adds a distinctly contemporary touch with excellent facilities that include indoor heated swimming pool, six treatment rooms and a heavenly relaxation room. Ceremonies take place in the King Edward VII Suite in the oldest part of the building. It boasts beamed walls and ceiling plus an open fireplace. It accommodates up to 30 nearest and dearest. The original coach house and stables now joined to the Hotel, have become the magnificent Jacobean Hall with natural stone walls, heraldic banners and minstrel gallery. Here you can host a ceremony witnessed by 80 loved ones. The Hall can also play host to your reception for up to 100 guests, and it has its own bar and double doors leading out onto the Jacobean Garden. The Hotel can be booked for exclusive use for a real sense of history and occasion. You’re treated to a menu tasting ahead of the big day, featuring delicious and locally-sourced cuisine. When booking the Hotel on an exclusive-use basis, you’ll also receive a complimentary one-night stay on your first anniversary on a bed and breakfast basis. The Hotel currently has a special offer on exclusive-use bookings throughout 2025 and 2026. www.olivejoyphotography.co.uk www.olivejoyphotography.co.uk 24
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