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Price: £3,000 – £8,100
Guests: 170
Bedrooms: 9
Deals available: 3
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (3)
Description
Description
Rustic and romantic, Lains Barn offers a whole host of indoor and outdoor areas for couples and their guests to enjoy. The timber-framed space features a stunning main barn, festoon light-lined gallery, custom-built bar, beautiful tiled floor, and large wooden doors that open onto a lawned courtyard, ideal for outdoor celebrations and ceremonies.
Lains is a family-run venue, and the team has over 50 years of experience in catering, weddings, and events. They offer couples a wealth of knowledge and support to ensure the big day runs perfectly. You can always expect a warm reception!
Catering is carried out in-house to a very high standard. The menus have been curated with seasonality and variety in mind, whether preparing a fine dining banquet or firing up the pizza oven and Argentinian grills for an evening under the stars. A fully licensed bar is available and they have a comprehensive selection of wine and champagne packages to choose from.
Lains is located near the charming market town of Wantage, with a breathtaking backdrop of the North Wessex Downs’ rolling hills. It is a quintessentially rural setting in the heart of Oxfordshire.
The barn is easily accessible by road and has great links to the M4 and M40. Didcot train station is just 10 minutes away, and you can get into London in under 40 minutes.
Lains Barn is also proud to present their sister venue of Barton House, just 2 minutes down the road, that offers up 9 bedrooms (sleeping 18) giving you and your nearest and dearest a chance to relax and get ready away from the hubbub of the outside world. Please note, hire of Barton House is an additional cost not included in the price of the hire of Lains Barn.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Rachel
We hope that you'll come and visit us at Lains, we genuinely love what we do and that includes meeting all the couples who come through our doors. We offer experience, quality and authenticity above all else.
Looking forward to meeting you soon!
The Sherry family
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1975
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
20
Overview of Lains Barn
Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
170
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
9
Sleeps No. of People
18
Bridal Suite
Changing Only
Pricing for Lains Barn
Pricing for Lains Barn
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Furniture included
Day before set up available
- £3000 is our starting point, for weekday weddings in the winter. Pricing will very depending on time of year, and date of booking.
- day before set up available.
- wedding coordinator on the day and leading up to the event included.
- Uniquely restored Barn, with original features. Stunning scenery for the idyllic wedding.
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- MMatt & Sandra19/03/2025What an incredible venueWhat an incredible venueWhat an incredible venue. Had our wedding here in late October. The Lains team were fabulous, attentive and supportive. We took a gamble not tasting the food, don’t worry, it was delicious with plenty to go around. Nothing to fault here. Absolute confidenceWhat an incredible venue. Had our wedding here in late October. The Lains team were fabulous, attentive and supportive. We took a gamble not tasting the food, don’t worry, it was delicious with plenty to go around. Nothing to fault here. Absolute confidence
- JJessica & Khalid19/03/2025Such a brilliant day and would highly recommend!Such a brilliant day and would highly recommend!Fantastic wedding venue! We had our wedding here in November and it was the perfect day. Martin and Rachel were communicative and friendly in the planning for the day and everything was straightforward. On the day we had a fantastic wedding coordinator Katy who ran the day flawlessly. The food was incredible - we chose the pie menu and we had multiple people say to us it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. Could not be more grateful to the Lains team for such a brilliant day!Fantastic wedding venue! We had our wedding here in November and it was the perfect day. Martin and Rachel were communicative and friendly in the planning for the day and everything was straightforward. On the day we had a fantastic wedding coordinator Katy who ran the day flawlessly. The food was incredible - we chose the pie menu and we had multiple people say to us it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. Could not be more grateful to the Lains team for such a brilliant day!
- RRachel & Jack19/03/2025Cannot recommend Lains Barn enoughCannot recommend Lains Barn enoughWe had our wedding here in October and it truly was one of the happiest days of our lives so far. Martin showed us around and since then everything has been plain sailing.Rachel answered every email so promptly and was always happy to answer our many questions. The day before our wedding, we met Katy the wedding planner, and I cannot sing her praises enough. We felt so at ease with her and that we could trust her with the whole day.You are all so good at what you do. Thank you to everyone! We had our wedding here in October and it truly was one of the happiest days of our lives so far. Martin showed us around and since then everything has been plain sailing.Rachel answered every email so promptly and was always happy to answer our many questions. The day before our wedding, we met Katy the wedding planner, and I cannot sing her praises enough. We felt so at ease with her and that we could trust her with the whole day.You are all so good at what you do. Thank you to everyone!
- KKelly ( Google Review )22/11/2024It doesn’t get any betterIt doesn’t get any betterThe team at Lains Barn went above and beyond to make our wedding day the day of our dreams and more! It was flawless! So many of our guests were complimenting the service, the venue, and the overall running of the day, with an overwhelming number of them saying that it was the best wedding they have ever attended, and the credit for this goes to the beautiful venue and the Lains barn team If you are specifically looking for a barn wedding venue or a venue in general, it doesn’t get any betterThe team at Lains Barn went above and beyond to make our wedding day the day of our dreams and more! It was flawless! So many of our guests were complimenting the service, the venue, and the overall running of the day, with an overwhelming number of them saying that it was the best wedding they have ever attended, and the credit for this goes to the beautiful venue and the Lains barn team If you are specifically looking for a barn wedding venue or a venue in general, it doesn’t get any better
- TThe Tayler-Codds ( Google Review )22/11/2024Like no other venue in the areaLike no other venue in the areaFrom the moment we first entered Lains Barn, we knew that it was the place for us. One thing that struck us straight away, was that Lains is a family run business and not a corporate venue. The welcome we received from everyone we had contact with throughout the lead-up to the day and the day itself, was fantastic.We would, without a doubt look to Lains to host another event for us in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a picturesque venue, with masses of characterFrom the moment we first entered Lains Barn, we knew that it was the place for us. One thing that struck us straight away, was that Lains is a family run business and not a corporate venue. The welcome we received from everyone we had contact with throughout the lead-up to the day and the day itself, was fantastic.We would, without a doubt look to Lains to host another event for us in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a picturesque venue, with masses of character
- AAmy ( Google Review )22/11/2024Thank you for creating our dream weddingThank you for creating our dream weddingWe knew immediately after viewing Lains Barn that it was the venue for us. The venue itself is stunning, but the family running it behind the scenes were also a huge selling point. The team, particularly Martin, Rachel and Katy were fantastic at answering our questions and supporting in planning our day. The day itself went seamlessly - I was so shocked at how much we didn’t have to worry or think about anything! Katy ensured we only needed to enjoy our day and not worry about anything.We knew immediately after viewing Lains Barn that it was the venue for us. The venue itself is stunning, but the family running it behind the scenes were also a huge selling point. The team, particularly Martin, Rachel and Katy were fantastic at answering our questions and supporting in planning our day. The day itself went seamlessly - I was so shocked at how much we didn’t have to worry or think about anything! Katy ensured we only needed to enjoy our day and not worry about anything.
- GGina ( Google Review )22/11/2024Lains. Barn. Absolutely exquisite.Lains. Barn. Absolutely exquisite.The owners, the team, the venue, the food. Wow. There is so much to say. Martin & Barbara are the warmest people, on our first video call with Martin we knew Lains was the one & we are SO glad we got married here 10 days ago. Our day ran so smoothly, with huge thanks to Rachel & Katy. The food was to dieeeee for. As a Bride, my appetite had (very sadly) been gone for a good week prior but nothing stopped me from eating and cleaning up our Wedding Breakfast meal! The owners, the team, the venue, the food. Wow. There is so much to say. Martin & Barbara are the warmest people, on our first video call with Martin we knew Lains was the one & we are SO glad we got married here 10 days ago. Our day ran so smoothly, with huge thanks to Rachel & Katy. The food was to dieeeee for. As a Bride, my appetite had (very sadly) been gone for a good week prior but nothing stopped me from eating and cleaning up our Wedding Breakfast meal!
- LLuke and Kate19/08/2023Most amazing dayMost amazing dayWe had our wedding reception here and it was just magical. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff were all amazing. The barn was set up and decorated to exactly how we expected it and looked out of this world. From booking back in 2021 to the day in August 2023 everything was done with ease, professionalism and kindness. I would redo our wedding day tomorrow and wouldn’t change a thing Thank you Lains Barn We had our wedding reception here and it was just magical. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff were all amazing. The barn was set up and decorated to exactly how we expected it and looked out of this world. From booking back in 2021 to the day in August 2023 everything was done with ease, professionalism and kindness. I would redo our wedding day tomorrow and wouldn’t change a thing Thank you Lains Barn
- NNisha14/10/2022Everything was seamlessEverything was seamlessThe most beautiful experience of my life! I couldn’t have asked for a better venue and team! Everything was seamless, service was par excellence and so was the food. Martin, Rachel and Katy with the team were amazing at providing support and they have lovely suggestions when it comes to florists/ photographers/ harpist etc. anything you need this team will get it done ❤️ They were so understanding given all the uncertainties, we never were worried about the venue. Their terms are so clear and they take everything into consideration. A beautiful location and the barn looks spectacular! Definitely visit the barn ❤️The most beautiful experience of my life! I couldn’t have asked for a better venue and team! Everything was seamless, service was par excellence and so was the food. Martin, Rachel and Katy with the team were amazing at providing support and they have lovely suggestions when it comes to florists/ photographers/ harpist etc. anything you need this team will get it done ❤️ They were so understanding given all the uncertainties, we never were worried about the venue. Their terms are so clear and they take everything into consideration. A beautiful location and the barn looks spectacular! Definitely visit the barn ❤️
- BBroughton Wedding14/10/2022Wedding of our DreamsWedding of our DreamsWhere to begin? After looking at many venues and having a few options on the table, one viewing of Lains Barn was enough to knock all the other venues out of the running. Throughout the many months of planning, there are not enough kind things I could say about how helpful and hands on the owners and events staff were in supporting us plan our special day and accommodating any requests we had with no issues whatsoever. By the time the wedding day came, my husband and I felt so comfortable in knowing the team would ensure our wedding would go exactly according to plan, but we never could have predicted just how perfect everything would be. Everyone at Lains worked so tirelessly to give us the day of our dreams and I cannot count the amount of guests who have called or messaged to compliment on how stunning the venue was or how friendly and professional the staff were throughout. As the bride, I particularly appreciated how experienced the staff were with all the big and little things that can cause some stress during a wedding and how they were prepared for it all. I could go on and on with praises but from myself, my husband and all our guests, thank you Lains for the perfect wedding. Everything went right, better than I could have ever imagined, and I will never forget the care and attention everyone from Michael (owner) to Rachel (planner), Katy (on the day organiser) and all the staff-from catering to grounds and to the bar-put forward to give us the wedding of our dreams. Many, many thanks and much gratitude! 10/10 venue, would highly recommend.Where to begin? After looking at many venues and having a few options on the table, one viewing of Lains Barn was enough to knock all the other venues out of the running. Throughout the many months of planning, there are not enough kind things I could say about how helpful and hands on the owners and events staff were in supporting us plan our special day and accommodating any requests we had with no issues whatsoever. By the time the wedding day came, my husband and I felt so comfortable in knowing the team would ensure our wedding would go exactly according to plan, but we never could have predicted just how perfect everything would be. Everyone at Lains worked so tirelessly to give us the day of our dreams and I cannot count the amount of guests who have called or messaged to compliment on how stunning the venue was or how friendly and professional the staff were throughout. As the bride, I particularly appreciated how experienced the staff were with all the big and little things that can cause some stress during a wedding and how they were prepared for it all. I could go on and on with praises but from myself, my husband and all our guests, thank you Lains for the perfect wedding. Everything went right, better than I could have ever imagined, and I will never forget the care and attention everyone from Michael (owner) to Rachel (planner), Katy (on the day organiser) and all the staff-from catering to grounds and to the bar-put forward to give us the wedding of our dreams. Many, many thanks and much gratitude! 10/10 venue, would highly recommend.
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Honestly, every wedding is the best wedding to happen. From start to finish we are involved with each and every couple on such a personal level that seeing their wedding day happen is such a special moment for us.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't get caught up too much in what everybody else thinks makes the perfect wedding, make sure your wedding is perfect for you. And let us take care of the rest!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
One of our favourite things is when couples hang strings of photos along the old wooden troughs in the bar. The photos might be of themselves through the years, and they sometimes include ones of friends and family as well. It creates lovely talking points between those who might not have seen each other for a while, and gives great fun to guests to try and find themselves!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historic, Laid-Back, Rustic, Romantic, & Beautifully Restored
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Where to start?! We have so many great photo spots that picking just one is impossible.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
That would be telling...
What’s your favourite canapé?
Any of our seasonal canapes are all simply divine. With the freshest and highest quality produce being used, they are a tiny mouthful of joy.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
You can't beat a hot, gooey slice of pizza!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Everything about it! You won't find another barn like Lains Barn anywhere else.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our team. Every member of Lains puts so much hard work and effort into making sure your wedding day is absolutely perfect. Everybody goes above and beyond what is expected of them, and we couldn't ask for anything more.
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