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£5,000 - £6,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 160
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Description
Description
Bake Barn is a stunning threshing barn, sympathetically converted into one of Wiltshire’s premier wedding venues. With exposed roof timbers, stone walls, wooden floor, feature fire place and large arching glazed windows front and back framing the view onto the surrounding countryside.
There is a professional catering kitchen with rear entrance for supplier deliveries. The separate lobby-entrance for guests has a cloakroom area, disabled, ladies and gents loos and stairs leading to the first floor. The spacious first floor room with metal beams and double-height ceiling, has a stylish, industrial, loft-style feel. There's a kitchenette, loo and second lobby leading to the rear of the barn.
In front of the barn is an attractive, enclosed courtyard with a lawn, on which a sizable marquee can be placed if needed. On the opposite side of the courtyard is the Loggia, an open-fronted stone building with far-reaching views. Split into two halves; the first with an entrance from the parking area lends it’s self as a good location for a bar, the second houses overhead heaters and a huge fire bowl, ideal as a chill-out area.
The whole venue is licensed for civil ceremonies, including the courtyard, Loggia, first floor room and main barn, allowing you total flexibility to say 'I do' wherever you want.
* No noise restrictions
* Access for 4 1/2 days
* Dry hire
* No supplier restrictions
* No corkage
* Licensed for civil ceremonies
* Pet friendly
* Camping area
* Parking area
* Guest lobby entrance
* Cloakroom
* Disabled, ladies & gents loos
* Separate 1st floor loo
* Good disabled access with ramps
* Professional catering kitchen
* Separate 1st floor kitchenette
* Separate entrance for supplier deliveries
* Large 1st floor room
* Large courtyard
* Lawn on which to erect a marquee
* Loggia with fire bowl
* Outside heaters & lighting
* PA system
* Projector
* Private drive with security gate
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Oonagh Langrishe-Vernon
Congratulations on your engagement, this is where the fun starts! We would love to show you our beautiful Bake Barn and the two other venues here on the Fonthill Estate. Our venues are for couples wanting to create their wedding day, their way. You have total control - we just provide the stunning backdrop. So whether it's a woodland ceremony, dog friendly venue, marquee over looking a lake, or a mini barn for an intimate wedding, contact us to arrange a viewing.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Overview of Bake Barn
Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
160
Reception Capacity
300
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
External Catering Permitted
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Cultural Specialists
Pricing for Bake Barn
Pricing for Bake Barn
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£5,000
Maximum Price
£6,500
Hire fees include VAT on a dry hire basis. Winter weddings from November through to February are held at the reduce price of £5000 venue hire. The fee is for hire between Thursday morning to Monday midday (5 days).
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Choice of preferred caterers
Location & Contact Details for Bake Barn
Location & Contact Details for Bake Barn
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Bake Barn?
We had a couple who wanted everything outside: ceremony, dinner, even all the cooking. The barn itself was the perfect backdrop because it's so pretty and practical. It was a very laid back, outdoorsy wedding and perfectly reflected the couple.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Start early, give yourself a lot of time to speak to suppliers and find those you 'click' with.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Table plans where you reveal information for the other guests at the table - "Tom makes a mean chilli but won't walk in the rain" - such a great icebreaker and shows you know your friends and family well.
Describe Bake Barn in 5 adjectives
Country, private, spacious, relaxed, outdoors.
Where’s the best photo spot at Bake Barn?
There are so many fantastic photo locations; the lakeside urns, the white bridge, the casting platforms on the lake, but the grandest of all is the huge Fonthill Arch, under which everyone has a few portrait shots taken.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Bake Barn?
Yes, but we couldn't name names!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Fish is always a winner, you can't beat smoked salmon.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
A glass of champagne and a cheese cake buffet.
What is Bake Barn most unique feature?
It's yours for the duration of your event. It's private and you really can make it yours, you'll feel as if it's home from home by the time you have to leave.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Offering three fantastic venues on a private estate, with a lovely team who pull together to ensure your bid day is really special.
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