Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue)

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£3,950 - £12,250 for Venue Hire
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Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue) Full 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
Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue) Features & Capacity

Overview

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
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Kosher Catering
Bar
Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue) Pricing & Costs

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
(44)
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.

Sophie & Shane
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
It was an ideal setting for our special day.

Could not recommend Dovecote enough!! We chose the venue for our wedding as it provided everything we had hoped for … rural setting, barn ceremony and most importantly a huge tipi. It was an ideal setting for our special day. The beautiful barn was perfect for the ceremony, and the drinks reception afterwards on the patio was relaxed with ample space for guests to sit, the confetti throw and photos. All of the staff we so helpful and friendly from the initial planning stages to the day itself.

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.

Cara & Ricky
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
The most magical day

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. We had private food tastings, run throughs, and meetings to iron out all the details, Lauren, Cece and the team wee amazing. We chose the barn for our day and it was beautiful, you really didn't need much decor as its got such charm already, the lanterns and candles we chose set of the rustic theme beautifully. We ordered the chargrill sharer menu and the food was just incredible and guests are still talking about how amazing our meal was, you definitely don't go hungry either. If i could redo the whole day i wouldn't change a thing and that really is down to the venue and its staff who make the day run smoothly and go the extra mile whenever its needed, nothing is too much trouble, Lauren, Cece and the team are warm, friendly and attentive and helped make our day so special and memorable. 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, choose Dovecote, thank you so much to Lauren, Cece and the whole team.

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.

Matt and Lisa
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
Perfect in every way.

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. Extra special thanks to Cece and Matt, who both helped us to coordinate and navigate the logistics of arranging it all. I wish we could do it all over again as it was perfect. Absolutely perfect.

Georgia & Tom
Happy couple married in May
August 2024
From the first time we set foot in Dovecote

From the first time we set foot in Dovecote we knew it was where we wanted to get married. From the warm welcome we had, to the beautiful barn, stunning tipi and spectacular grounds, we were blown away. Every step of the way the whole team were so helpful, and left us feeling so excited and stress-free going into the day. The day itself was perfect and everything that we hoped it would be. All of our guests commented on how beautiful our venue was, and we couldn’t be happier that we chose you.

Tom & Georgia
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
Our Perfect Wedding at Dovecote

From the first time we set foot in Dovecote we knew it was where we wanted to get married. From the warm welcome we had from Melanie, to the beautiful barn, stunning tipi and spectacular grounds, we were blown away. Every step of the way the whole team were so helpful, and left us feeling so excited and stress-free going into the day. The private food tasting with Lauren, Tom and Matthew was a real highlight and our dietary requirements were catered for so thoughtfully - huge thank you to chefs Tim (x2) and team. Setting up the tipi the day before the wedding could not have gone smoother thanks to so many of the team being available to support. And of course, the day itself was perfect and everything that we hoped it would be, special thanks to Lauren for accepting my last minute deliveries and ensuring everything ran so smoothly, with Cece, Tom and co. All of our guests commented on how beautiful our venue was, and we couldn’t be happier that we chose you. We cannot wait to find an excuse to come back and see you all soon!

Mara and Will
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
Mrs Mara Ravic

We had the most amazing wedding at Dovecote, we used the barn for the ceremony and then the tipi. The whole process was so seamless, from viewing the venue, to booking, trying the food (which is fantastic), setting the venue up the day before and the main day! The whole team was so helpful and having Melanie to coordinate on the day meant it was a hands off, stress free wedding. The venue itself is so beautiful and having everything in one place meant everyone stayed together. Don’t hesitate to book this venue!!!

Ellie & Jacob
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
Best day ever!

We had the most wonderful day at Dovecote Barn in September. Cece and her team did a fabulous job at keeping in touch with us, answering questions (no matter how silly they seemed), making the venue look exactly how we wanted on the day and looking after us and all our guests. As a very nervous bride, Cece made me feel completely at ease and I just knew we were in good hands. They were all so friendly and attentive. And not to mention, the barn and grounds are so beautiful!!! Don’t hesitate, book Dovecote Barn! Xx

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

Address

Bo Peep Farm, Aynho Road,, Adderbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3NP, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Enter our postcode (OX17 3NP) into your sat nav. You'll find us just outside of Adderbury on the Aynho Road at the end of our mile long driveway.

Nearest Town

Banbury

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M40 Junction 11

Nearest Train Station

Banbury

Nearest Airport

Birmingham Airport
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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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