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

Overview of Bake Barn

Venue Type

Barn

Dining Capacity

160

Reception Capacity

300

Usual Access Time

09:00 AM

Usual Finish Time

05:00 AM

Late Night Extension

Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Sound System Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Licence

Church Within Walking Distance

Inside and outside ceremonies.

Venue

On-Site Parking

Pet Friendly

Exclusive Use

Marquee Permitted

Outdoor Reception Space

Disabled Access

Open Flame Permitted

Grade I/II Listed Building

Bridal Changing Facilities

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted

No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Other

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

Reviews for Bake Barn
(30)

Jen Reading

Happy couple married in August

August 2024

Truly Stunning Venue!

Quarry Wood was a truly, stunning location for our big day! The whole estate is beautiful and bursting with epic scenery and lots of wildlife. Deer park Barn provided the perfect base for our guests to camp for the weekend. Oonagh was lovely, very accommodating and was happy to answer any of our queries and provide solutions where needed. Once our festivities had ended we were sad to leave the estate. Quarry Wood will always hold a very special place in our hearts and we are already trying to

Amy Clements

Happy couple married in October

August 2024

The Most Beautiful Venue

The most beautiful venue, we knew as soon as we pulled up that it was the one! Our friends and family raves about how beautiful a setting it was and our day was so perfect! Oonagh and Vicky are great and they made the whole process so seamless. Would highly recommend Bake Barn, it truly the most perfect venue!

Holly Myers

Happy couple married in August

August 2024

Bake Barn

Bake Barn and the Fontill Estate is one of the most beautiful venues I’ve ever seen and offers the perfect backdrop for any wedding or event. Oonagh and the team were fantastic, so helpful and understanding from my first contact. I’d highly recommend them.

Great wedding

Amazing place with very friendly staff.

We were guests at a wedding.. Beautiful location! Amazing wedding!

Gillian Hayward

Happy couple married in October

August 2024

The Barn at Fonthill is an Absolutely Delightful

The Barn at Fonthill is an absolutely delightful venue for all types of get-togethers. It is well equipped with good toilet facilities and kitchen. The situation of the Barn is ideal - set in beautiful countryside with ample parking. It is by itself and therefore completely private and a very enjoyable event can be held here.

Thomas Penny

Happy couple married in June

August 2024

Wonderful Place

Wonderful place for a dry hire wedding. The venue has two nice and unique indoor spaces, as well as a beautiful outdoor space surrounded by stunning countryside (+ all the necessary amenities and ample room for parking and camping). There are also no noise restrictions so you can play loud music and party late into the night if that's important to you! Overall, had a fantastic time here.

Fabulous venue for an unplugged - stylish wedding - where you can style your own vibe and create your own day - perfect for a celebrant wedding ceremony.

Jamie Saunders

Happy couple married in June

August 2024

Recently got married at Bake Barn

My partner and I recently got married at bake barn, the team were super helpful and couldn't have made our experience any better. The dry hire was amazing and the ability to have our guests camp was phenomenal. As an aside I highly recommend indulge catering as they were also fab and are also based on the estate. Oonagh and the whole team were great through every stage of the planning process and after. Could not recommend this venue more highly.

Location & Contact Details for Bake Barn

Wedding Venue Address

Chicklade, Chicklade, Wiltshire, SP3 5SY, England, United Kingdom

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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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