Lapstone Barn

The venue is beautiful and overall we had a wonderful day, but, unfortunately, it has been somewhat tarnished by their behaviour in the aftermath. The place is gorgeous and we fell in love with it the moment we saw it. Our coordinator was lovely, so patient and most of the planning process was fantastic and proceeded so smoothly. There were a couple of times where we felt they weren’t being as flexible as promised but all largely worked out okay. Credit where it’s due, they were great and the whole run up to the day was brilliant. The day itself went smoothly and most things were done as expected. The food (canapés/ wedding breakfast/ evening food) was amazing and far superior to what we expected, our guests have also provided fantastic feedback. The waiting staff were all so lovely, engaging with us and making sure any extra food went to the Groom! All staff in general were fantastic and very helpful. It’s just a real shame it ended on a bit of a sour note at the end of the night and the next morning. There is very little in the way of ‘aftercare’, the niceties end, they dump your stuff by the entrance and you have to search yourselves for bin bags and extra items left in their stores. We were extremely upset to find our leftover cake had been thrown away. We didn’t think to specify keeping it as, with other weddings we’ve attended, the Bride and Groom usually receive the leftovers. What made it worse is that we were both so distracted in the evening that neither of us had chance to taste it! No compensation, nor even an apology, was made for this, it’s just not something they do (forgetting it isn’t their property). Other errors they made on the day were apologised for and compensation promised (but not given as per later comments). To round off the disappointing aftermath the confirmed damage deposit refund (and other refund stated above) was then rescinded a month later, stating we had been undercharged for accommodation. A further month of trying to get a sufficient explanation off of them (it’s more than a little confusing and frustrating when everything previously appeared correct and you paid them what they confirmed was due) revealed a mistake on their pre-wedding final invoice. So, instead of appropriately compensating us for their errors and what they confirmed we were due, they have used our refund to recoup a loss of their own making. Their not pursuing the extra amount owed from their error was also termed a ‘gesture of goodwill’. I’m not sure Consumer Rights would quite agree! This has all been extremely frustrating and upsetting, and, we feel, has rapidly tarnished the amazing day they gave us. Of course the wedding is the most important thing, but that doesn’t mean shoddy treatment in the aftermath is acceptable. We’re now unfortunately having to work really hard to separate this behaviour from our day and try and recoup the amazing memories. For an exclusive use venue with a good few years of experience you don’t expect these gaffes, not to mention a complete lack of care or responsibility for their own mistakes. Anyone getting married at Lapstone will have a wonderful day, just remember to save the cake, take bin bags and perhaps steel yourself for the aftermath…..

Thank you so much to the team at Lapstone especially Emily our co-ordinator, for ensuring we had the most beautiful and magical day that went without a hitch! The catering team were great as I am coeliac and they accommodated by making all food gluten free. Nobody knew it was GF and we had many compliments on how great it was. The venue itself has so many beautiful locations inside and out where photos can be taken. The farmhouse and cottage were great additions, we woke up the next day to a baby deer grazing in our back garden! Thank you again for such a special day! Xxx

We honestly had the absolute best day & wanted to take the time to say a very big thank you to you for all of your help in the process. From our planning meeting, to answering all my questions on emails to all of the on-the-day co-ordination you have always been friendly, organised & really helpful and the day just ran beautifully. We were so pleased & received a lot of comments on how nice the venue & the food was, & how well the day flowed. Again a massive thank you!

We got married at Lapstone Barn just over a week ago. We had the wonderful Mylie as our wedding co-ordinator but we dealt with lots of the staff during our time there and they were all lovely! We booked our wedding in September so we didn’t have long until the big day. The team were so helpful and offered lots of great suggestions and check lists for us, it really kept us on track. The barn itself is stunning! To us it felt like home and so welcoming. My husband welcoming people to the venue on the day was so stress free and he said it was like inviting people into our home which I loved. The whole day was perfection and ran to time which doesn’t happen too often in events. We wish we could do it all again. Our guests had the best time, it really was a fairytale. It exceeded all of our expectations and dreams. Thank you Lapstone you were fantastic!

We got married at Lapstone Barn on the 16th December in the snow and it was better than I could have imagined. I don’t think I could recommend getting married there enough. Not only is it a beautiful venue, the team were so accommodating with any requests that we had. Jo was our wedding coordinator and she was amazing and such a wonderful person to have around on such a special day. She was completely on top of everything throughout the planning of the wedding and the day which took so much stress away. It was honestly so lovely just to be told what I needed to do on the morning so I didn’t have to think. We hired the barn and the cottage the night before and the night of the wedding which worked really well and I’d definitely recommend if you are able. Both are so beautiful and those who stopped there had a great nights sleep. My mum even too guests from the wedding round to the farmhouse to show them how lovely it was. Whatever time of year, whatever the weather, it’s the perfect wedding venue.

We really cannot recommend Lapstone highly enough, a really attentive, friendly, helpful venue. From last minute emails to changing dietary requirements (on the day), Agi was THE most wonderful wedding coordinator we could have ever asked for! Every single person we had contact with was truly a pleasure, we had comments all day about the wonderful venue, food, staff and atmosphere of the barn. We really would do it all over again if we could!!

Wow! My wedding day was INCREDIBLE and went like clockwork! I can't thank Kat enough for being such an amazing person to work with... planning a wedding with literally NO experience is very daunting, but she was so happy to answer all of my questions and was always happy to have a quick chat on the phone to clear up any unanswered questions! I put a lot of thought into the 'finer' details of my wedding and I definitely had a vision of how I wanted it all set up, and Kat executed it so perfectly, in fact it turned out even more beautiful than I ever could have imagined! All of the staff at Lapstone were just so kind and lovely, and definitely made the day feel very stress free. I was mostly worried the venue would feel too big for my wedding of only 38 adults and a couple of kids, but when everything was set up, and everyone had arrived, it felt absolutely perfect! Kat made sure I used the whole space of the venue as well as possible, and we made the most of all the best areas! Coming send to after being born... it truly was the best day of my life! Now only a memory but I have some beautiful pictures thanks to Owen Howells Photography. I wanted a fairy 'chilled' wedding and this venue certainly provided that. Everyone absoloutely loved the wedding and a lot of people said it was the most stunning wedding they have ever attended. So bigger isn't necessarily always better! Thanks again for our special day.

We recently married at Lapstone Barn & had such an amazing wedding day. From our first visit to view the venue through to our actual wedding day everyone has been incredibly helpful & friendly. The barn itself is stunning for weddings in any season but as ours was an Autumn wedding the warm Cotswold stone & draped fairy lights produced a lovely cosy feel especially with the real fire lit in the gorgeous bar area. We stayed in the farmhouse the night before & the night of our wedding - the house is really comfortable with everything you could possibly need & is decorated & furnished beautifully. Thank you to all the staff who helped make our special day perfect.

We cannot thank the team at Lapstone Barn enough for all that they did to make our Wedding Day the best that it could be. Everyone was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us both feel special and looked after throughout the day. The organisation, preparation and attention to detail was perfect, it certainly helped to calm my nerves as a Bride; there was nothing left out nor forgotten. Everything we requested was accommodated. The venue is absolutely stunning and the location is the perfect private setting for a special day. It was everything we could have wished for and more. We want to relive our special day at Lapstone Barn again and again.

We can't thank Mylie and the Lapstone team enough for how special you made our wedding day. From booking the venue to the delicious food tastings to making sure we had nothing to worry about on the day, we felt in incredibly safe hands. Shout out to Mylie who is such an expert and talent at what she does - the day ran so smoothly with all of the little elements being picked up behind the scenes which ensured we could enjoy ourselves to the full and properly lean in. Thank you so much, we couldn't recommend you more highly!