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£4,450 - £7,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 140
16 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Bridebook Deal
Offer Available
20% Off All Dates in 2025
Sandhole Oak Barn Full Description
The traditional barn stands proud beside the peaceful lake and surrounding scenery. Oak beams offer an authentic feel while expansive windows let the light flood in. Sandhole Oak Barn is wonderfully versatile and can be divided into two parts for the different aspects of your day. Tie the knot in the Ceremony Barn and celebrate in the Dining Barn, which can accommodate weddings of 40 guests up to larger weddings of 140 day guests and 180 evening guests
For something truly different, hold your ceremony under the majestic Oak Clock Tower just a few feet from the lake. There really is nowhere else quite like it.
Take to the veranda overlooking the lake with a glass of bubbly and delicious canapés to toast your newlywed status and soak up the tranquility. In the winter, the barn provides plenty of space to mingle with your guests while still enjoying the stunning views through the expansive windows.
The natural beauty of the Dining Barn makes it a flexible and inviting setting for your reception any time of year. Whatever the season, the lake and surrounding countryside create an enchanting backdrop throughout your day. Award-winning caterers and coordinators, Top Table, will ensure a stress-free wedding day and a wide choice of mouth-watering menu options for you to treat your loved ones to.
As well as exclusive use of the Oak Barn, you also have the Small Barn to enjoy. This characterful space sits just a few metres away and is ideal for welcoming guests before your vows, entertaining younger guests, or for unwinding at the end of the evening.
As day turns to night, steal a few moments together as a married couple and watch the sun setting over the lake from the veranda. It’s the perfect way to let your special day sink in at this unique Cheshire wedding venue.
Exclusive use of a spacious bridal suite plus 16 guest bedrooms is also available on-site through the separate Sandhole Farm B&B for you and up to 40 guests in the beautifully restored stables.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1995
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
8
Sandhole Oak Barn Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
140
Reception Capacity
140
No. of Bedrooms
16
Sleeps No. of People
40
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Ceremony & Reception
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Venue
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly
Food and Drink
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Sandhole Oak Barn Pricing & Costs
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£4,450
Maximum Price
£7,500
We don't like our couples to find that their wedding is going to cost a lot more than they expected once they've confirmed a date with us. Hence, we & our approved caterer Top Table include a lot of extras in our prices, such as: the Dressing Room, Shepherd's Hut for your partner, Small Barn lounge, exclusive use, a range of tables, chairs, 2 oak easels for table plans, oak flower pedestals, linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware, cake knife/stand, food & wine tasting, event coordinator to help plan & run your wedding, civil ceremony licence, & many more items!
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Couple accommodation included
Sandhole Oak Barn Location & Contact Details
Address
Congleton, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Travel Notes
If you use Google Maps, search for "Sandhole Farm, CW12 2JH", otherwise it may take you to the otherside of our lake which is lovely to see but a long swim!
Nearest Town
Congleton
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M6 Junction 17
Nearest Train Station
Congleton
Nearest Airport
Manchester
Wedding Open Day - Sunday 22nd September 2024
22nd September 2024
Still looking for your perfect venue?
Join us on Sun 22nd Sept, 12noon - 4pm (PRE-BOOKED TICKETS REQUIRED). Chat to our team & bring your wedding dreams to life at our stunning lakeside venue.
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Sandhole Oak Barn?
We see so many different styles of weddings because our barn is so versatile, hence its difficult to have a favourite. However, we really love the "family weddings" where everyone is very relaxed & enjoying the extra time they can spend together with the exclusive use & the lovely onsite Sandhole Farm B&B accommodation.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't stress about the small details, your family & friends will remember watching you saying "I do" far longer than the colour of the sashes on your chairs!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We often see a little tipi or bell tent at weddings, with lots of crafts for the children to do, supervised by some lovely ladies - the kids have a wonderful time & their parents can relax knowing they're well looked after & also enjoying the wedding.
Describe Sandhole Oak Barn in 5 adjectives
Tranquil, bespoke, intimate, rural, idyllic.
Where’s the best photo spot at Sandhole Oak Barn?
We have a huge range of backdrops for wedding photos, whatever the weather or season, but the one that we (& many of our couples) love the most is by the lake, especially when its complimented by the backdrop of the setting sun.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Sandhole Oak Barn?
We've seen lots of celebrity guests at our venue over the years, but the ones that most people remember were the 2 penguin ring bearers waddling down the aisle! They were used to the limelight having starred in various films & seemed to enjoy the wedding just as much as the other guests!
What’s your favourite canapé?
The Rare Angus Beef Crostini
Topped with a Spicy Red Onion Chutney has to be one of my favourites, although there are so many lovely options to choose from its very difficult to choose.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
As simple as it is, I love a bacon roll, especially when its premium bacon cooked so its a bit crispy
What is Sandhole Oak Barn most unique feature?
Our venue is set on the shores of a large private lake - the view is constantly changing throughout the seasons & through the day. Two of my favourite times are in Autumn when the mist is just hanging over the water lit up by the rising sun, & when the oranges, pinks & reds of the setting sun are reflected in the lake & - its a stunning backdrop for wedding photos!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We're a family business & despite having hosted weddings for over 28 years (we were the first farm to offer civil ceremony weddings!), we've remained true to our ethos of putting our couples & their guests first.
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