Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue)

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£3,950 - £12,250 for Venue Hire
Up to 120
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Description

Welcome to Dovecote Events, a family-run, exclusive wedding venue in rural Oxfordshire. With stunning views of rolling hills, rivers and fields, if a country wedding is what you’re after, you simply can’t beat this idyllic venue. Dovecote Barn, a Grade II listed building that is full of character and charm featuring exposed brickwork and oak beams, has been lovingly restored and licensed for civil weddings, partnership ceremonies and the renewal of vows. With it's naturally beautiful appearance, the barn is set to be the perfect backdrop to your special day. In summer months, surrounded by serene countryside and under the canopy of giant lime trees, The Paddock is now available for ceremonies to take place outdoors. For something extra special, Dovecote Events is the proud owner of a five-hat giant Tipi, the most wonderful setting for your very own festival-style wedding. The hire of Dovecote Barn for your ceremony and drinks reception is also included in the tipi price! With a history of providing delicious catering we also provide all wedding catering in-house, saving you the efforts of searching for your own. We have a selection of sumptuous menus available or can provide bespoke menus if you have something a little different in mind. Whatever you choose, we’d love to meet with you both to discuss making your special day one to remember!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Melanie
Thank you for stopping by! We are a family run, exclusive countryside wedding venue, and our goal is to give you an incredible day that's full of magical moments. We aim to offer transparency in our fees, a friendly and flexible service and exceptional quality. We'd love you to personalise your wedding day with unique touches and fun ideas. Our expert wedding coordinators will be on hand throughout your planning to guide and advise you - it's all part of the service!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
8

Overview of Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue)

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
200
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering
Bar
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Pricing for Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue)

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£3,950
Maximum Price
£12,250
Dovecote Barn and The Tipi vary in price between days of the week and months of the year. The hire prices for each venue include the hire of Dovecote Barn for your ceremony and are inclusive of VAT. Please see below for venue hire prices for Dovecote Barn and The Tipi. The Paddock is available to hire for outdoor ceremonies between early May and early October. It is an additional £375 to hire The Paddock for your outdoor ceremony. For pricing ranges from 2025 to 2026: Hire of Dovecote Barn ranges from £3,950 to £6,150 (for tipi pricing, please see below). Included with Dovecote Barn ceremony and receptions: • Hire of Dovecote Barn for your wedding ceremony • Exclusive use of the venue on your chosen date • Free daytime corkage (applies to single welcome drink, wedding breakfast wine and single toast drink) • Surrounding outdoor courtyard, lawns and paddock for drinks and photographs • Stylish bar area with fully stocked and staffed bar right up until midnight Hire of the Tipi ranges from £9,050 to £12,250. Included with Tipi receptions: • Hire of Dovecote Barn for your wedding ceremony and adjacent stylish bar area for your drinks reception • Surrounding outdoor courtyard, lawns and paddock for drinks and photographs • Exclusive use of the whole venue on your chosen date • Exclusive use of the tipi the day prior to your wedding to set up your decorations • Free daytime corkage (applies to single welcome drink, wedding breakfast wine and single toast drink) • Wooden flooring throughout the tipi and a wooden walkway to the entrance • Fairy lights on all wooden poles inside and uplighters and festoon lights outside • Five tipis interlinked with weatherproofed canvas and panoramic windows • Fully stocked and staffed bar within the tipi • Fire pits and wooden benches For more information on everything that comes with hiring either of our beautiful venues, please download our brochure or contact our team.
What is included in this pricing:
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£70
Maximum Price
£100
For 2024 from £70 per person you will receive a sumptuous classic three-course meal or fun and sociable two-course sharing platter. Tea, coffee and homemade petit-fours are included in the menu price and served in the bar area after your wedding breakfast. With an exciting selection of menus available you'll be stuck for choice! A delicious canapé menu is also available from £14.95 per person and a fabulous choice of evening menus too starting from £8 per person.
What is included in this pricing:
Menu tasting included
Table linen included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Cutlery included
No corkage fee
Wine allowance per guest
Bespoke menu available

Reviews for Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue)
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Mollie & Jacob
Happy couple married in October
October 2024
The best day of our lives!!

We cannot fault a single aspect of our day from the moment we arrived at Dovecote, to the moment we left - in fact, from the moment we walked in to our first Open Day Event 2 years ago!! The team were faultless from start to finish. Not only did we have the most stunning venue, but we were blessed with the best team as well! Dovecote was the only venue we looked at, because right from the first moment we set eyes on it, we knew it was the venue we wanted - from then on we have been on the most magical wedding journey - from our food tasting to our final meeting, the attention to detail was phenomenal. Cece is incredible. We are so very glad that we were lucky enough to have her as our wedding coordinator and to have her there from the beginning of our journey all the way up to the evening of our wedding was very special! On the wedding day Cece was round every corner, ensuring that everything ran smoothly - constantly checking in and making sure we were alright, well fed and always with a drink in our hand! The whole team on the setting up day and the wedding day itself were all amazing. Absolutely everyone was smiling, on hand and nothing was too much - whether I was asking for the heating to be turned down, turned on, for tables to be moved... nothing was too much! It is clear that between them they have created a wonderful working family and it really shows! We are gutted that our wedding journey has come to an end, although VERY excited to start married life - it just means no more visits to Dovecote 🙁 Although we hope to attend someone else's wedding in the future! We cannot recommend Dovecote enough and will continue to sing their praises to anyone and everyone!

Haley & Chris
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
Haley & Chris wedding

Where do I start. What a fantastic wedding day we had at Dovecote Events. The day was lovely the sun shone down on us. The whole day was organised professionally by Melanie & all the staff. I just want to thank you all, you made our day go seamlessly, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💕 xxx

Grace & Jason
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
Incredible!

Incredible venue and incredible staff. Nothing was too much to ask for and I can’t thank the team enough for making our day go completely perfectly. Everyone was so attentive and they thought of absolutely everything. The food was also INCREDIBLE!! Would highly recommend the barbecue menu. The venue and surrounding grounds are beautiful and it’s a perfect venue to keep your guests together and happy.

Heather & Daniel
Happy couple married in October
October 2024
Best day ever!

We only viewed one venue because the moment we visited Dovecote events we knew it would be the most special day. From the initial planning, the private food tasting, and all the help we received on the run up and on the day we couldn't fault our experience with the team there. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, and we had so many compliments on both the barn and the tipi. Dovecote made it the most special day to remember and we couldn't be happier we chose this venue!

Cece & Becca
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
We wouldn't change a single moment

Having worked in events it's safe to say the standards were set pretty high for our own wedding. And if we could do it all again...we wouldn't change a single moment. Our special day at this idyllic venue was flawless and perfect from start to finish. The entire Dovecote team were eager to help bring our vision to life to create the most magical day for us, a day we have waited thirteen years for! This dream team went above and beyond for not only us as a couple, but for all of our guests.

Heather and Dan
Happy couple married in August
October 2024
The best day EVER

We only viewed one venue because the moment we visited Dovecote events we knew it would be the most special day. From the initial planning, the private food tasting, and all the help we received on the run up and on the day we couldn't fault our experience with the team there. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, and we had so many compliments on both the barn and the tipi. Dovecote made it the most special day to remember and we couldn't be happier we chose this venue to celebrate our marriage!

The Carwels
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
If you get married at Dovecote, you become an extension of their family

Having worked in events it's safe to say the standards were set pretty high for our own wedding. And if we could do it all again...we wouldn't change a single moment. Our special day at this idyllic venue was flawless and perfect from start to finish. The entire Dovecote team were eager to help bring our vision to life to create the most magical day for us, a day we have waited thirteen years for! This dream team went above and beyond for not only us as a couple, but for all of our guests - it's as if we were an extension of the Dovecote family. To Mel, Lauren, Helen & Tom - you co-ordinated our day in such a way that the entire day felt stress-free and completely relaxed - we were in entirely safe hands with each and every one of you and felt so at ease! We are deeply grateful to you all for ensuring the day ran smoothly, for guiding us in the run-up to the wedding with your sound advice, for coordinating both our grand entrances, and for being genuinely caring and thoughtful to ensure it really was THE most perfect memorable day. To Tim & Tim, the incredible Chefs - thankyou for creating such delicious dishes that made it incredibly hard to choose at the food tasting! On the day, the level of detail, the flavours and presentation became a hit with the guests, who are still even weeks later talking about the food! To Sophia, Charis and all of the bar & waiting staff - you were all simply incredible! Thank you for being so attentive to our guests, going above and beyond to make sure they were all well stocked up on their drinks, canapes, food and comfort, all whilst offering a friendly smile. And finally to the wonderful Matt - thank you for not only being there on the day continuously checking in with us, but helping us with every step providing extra detail to ensure ourselves and our family were comfortable. Anything we asked of you never seemed too big, you provided a warm caring approach and response, and you always went the extra mile. For that, we will always be grateful to you and we appreciate everything you have done for us as a couple! This is a beautiful setting for a rustic wedding and we wholeheartedly recommend Dovecote Events. Mrs & Mrs Carwel x

Grace & Dan
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
A perfect start to married life!

Everything was wonderful and flawless. But where Dovecote really shines is with the staff: everyone was eager to be helpful, kind, polite, and service with a smile. They made us feel special, and cared for our guests just the same. Nothing was too much for them. Everything was where it should be and the day went without any problems whatsoever. I can say with all my heart that Dovecote is highly recommended as a wedding venue - it was a perfect start to married life.

Lisa & Matthew
Happy couple married in June
August 2024
It's a dream venue and dream team.

Dovecote made the perfect wedding venue for our special day. The whole team did everything that they possibly could to ensure that it was the best day of our lives. I can't thank them enough for everything they did for us. It's a dream venue and dream team. I wish we could do it all over again as it was perfect. Absolutely perfect.

Cara & Ricky
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
We fell in love with Dovecote immediately

We fell in love with Dovecote immediately. As soon as we got there, the barn, the grounds and the staff showing us around were incredible. We felt so at ease and relaxed we knew from that moment this was our venue. Throughout the whole process the staff were amazing, answered all of our questions, nothing was to much trouble. Our wedding was magical, better than we could of dreamed and it's all thanks to Dovecote. I can wholly recommend to any couple who want to celebrate their love.

Location & Contact Details for Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue)

Wedding Venue Address
Bo Peep Farm, Aynho Road,, Adderbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3NP, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue)?

There are just too many to choose from, but my favourite has to be a beautiful hot day, the tipi looked wonderful and everyone was lapping up the sun and not wanting to complain, but it was so hot!!! It hadn't rained for weeks. Then there was a clap of thunder and a sudden downpour. The children and guests ran outside to dance in the rain...what a brilliant moment!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't allow yourselves to be overwhelmed by the opinions of you friends and families when trying to plan your big day...remember...it is YOUR day.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A bespoke handmade wooden bench, engraved especially and used in the ceremony for the bride and groom.

Describe Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue) in 5 adjectives

Romantic, rural, refined, fun, memorable

Where’s the best photo spot at Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue)?

Overlooking the neighbouring village of Adderbury and fields in the golden hour. If it's a clear night, you'll have the most magical sunset!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue)?

There have a been one or two celebs attending weddings here over recent years, not to mention any names! That would be telling!

What’s your favourite canapé?

The crab and prawn sesame toast is just amazing!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A homemade spinach, mushroom and mozzarella calzone or a cone of chips! Can't beat it!

What is Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue) most unique feature?

Our stunning giant tipi, perfect for a unique outdoorsy wedding with a festival vibe.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The team! They work so hard to ensure your wedding day is absolutely perfect.
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