The Oak Barn, Frame Farm

(76)
£2,500 - £10,300 for Venue Hire
Up to 135
10 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Late Availability Dates in 2024
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The Oak Barn, Frame Farm Full Description
Heritage, character and rural beauty all combine in perfect harmony at The Oak Barn. Nestled in an idyllic valley in the heart of Kent's High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, every detail of this exclusive Grade II listed venue has been designed to make the perfect setting for your special day. Frame Farm has a series of stunning buildings dating from 1607 which include three reception barns, The Oak Barn, The Byre and the Pole Barn, as well as six luxurious Weaver's Cottages for you and your guests. The awe-inspiring Oak Barn has a magnificent high vaulted roof, glass frontage overlooking the courtyard, hidden state of the art technology, underfloor heating and a cosy wood burning stove; every modern convenience in a breathtaking old threshing barn yet with an intimate feel. With classic elegance and tranquil views, The Byre offers a graceful space perfectly suited for ceremonies or more intimate receptions, or it can be transformed into an entertainment room for the children. The romantic terrace, waterfall and lily pond are a wildlife haven and perfect for a celebratory toast or photographs. The Pole Barn, our large open fronted barn offers a more rustic style and comes complete with fairy lights and power. Used as our wood store and home to a working 1956 Fordson Major tractor, the chopped wood, original oak door from The Oak Barn and rusty decorative screens make this another unique location for nuptial vows, photographs and games within our farmyard. And at the end of your wonderful day, curl up and enjoy a celebratory glass of bubbles with your spouse in our sumptuous Wedding Cottage. With views across the surrounding sheep pasture, you will love the magic of this romantic rural setting whatever the season.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Deana, Tim & Chrystelle
Congratulations on your engagement. When it comes to your wedding, it's not just about finding a venue, it's about discovering somewhere to create memories that will stay with you forever. We are a family run venue and dedicated to ensuring that your day will be truly magical!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2019
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
The Oak Barn, Frame Farm Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
135
Reception Capacity
200
No. of Bedrooms
10
Sleeps No. of People
20
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
11:00 PM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Water View
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

Alcohol Licence
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
External Catering Permitted
Asian Catering

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Other
The Oak Barn, Frame Farm Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£2,500
Maximum Price
£10,300
Exclusive use of three stunning Grade II listed barns with terraces, a courtyard and wildlife pond set in a romantic country setting in Kent's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty • All 3 barns are licensed for civil ceremonies, alcohol sales, events and music • Fully equipped commercial kitchen • Ladies and Gentlemens' toilets in The Oak Barn with up-cycled horse trough basins • Disabled toilet in The Oak Barn with baby changing facilities • Ambulant toilet in The Byre with baby changing facilities • Stage • Outdoor sofa set, eight tall bar stools and two chairs for civil ceremonies • Easel, 20 oak benches (three are 1.85m and 17 are 2m), two oak tables (150cm x 60cm) for use of civil ceremony or presents, four tall oak bar tables, and a movable oak bar all made from a dead oak felled at Frame Farm in 2016 • The option to add a 9m x 9m marquee on the south side of The Oak Barn, if additional space is required • Terrace with breath-taking views down the valley or secluded courtyard for your drinks reception • A picturesque wildlife pond with a waterfall and pontoon for a peaceful stroll and photography • Sculptured grass and perennial garden forming a wonderful backdrop for photographs • High tech mood lighting system in The Byre and The Oak Barn • High tech PA and sound system with wireless microphone in The Oak Barn, including the toilets • High tech sound system in The Byre • Wifi in all areas • Under floor heating system in both barns • Contemporary log burner in The Oak Barn with a basket of wood for a cosy evening • Air cooling and heat extraction system in The Oak Barn for hot balmy nights • Ample onsite parking
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Choice of preferred caterers
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Guest accommodation included
Reviews
(76)
Katie and Ben
Happy couple married in April
June 2024
Fabulous venue in a beautiful setting!

From the moment we drove down the drive for the first time, we knew this was the venue for us. We hired the venue for the weekend, to enable our wider family and guests to be part of our celebration and it really did take a huge amount of stress out of the actual day. The whole team are hugely supportive, encouraging, making you believe that anything is possible. Each wedding feels individual and personal, limited only by your imagination. We would whole heartedly recommend the Oak Barn.

Carl & Katie
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
Words cannot describe how grateful we are!

Thank you all so much for all your incredibly hard work for the Love-Höög wedding. You made the planning and execution of the whole weekend so special and stress-free for everyone involved - words cannot describe how grateful we are! Extra special thanks to Deana for ensuring we were well looked after and that the whole day ran smoothly. The venue is truly spectacular - our photographer and all our guests agree! The cottages were also spotless and incredibly comfortable.

Nicole & Dan
Happy couple married in August
June 2024
Stunning barn, accommodation, grounds & facilities

For a long time before we got engaged, I had been dreaming about my wedding day, so I had a pretty good idea of the kind of venue we’d like for our big day. The Oak Barn was the first wedding venue we viewed, and it was also the last. From our very first viewing with Hayley, we absolutely fell in love with the stunning barn, accommodation, grounds and facilities that were on offer. Every single detail with this venue has been considered carefully to make it the beautiful place it is!

Matt & Laura
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
Best day ever - 26th May 2024

We made the ultimate mistake of visiting this venue first when starting to plan our big day - no where else compared. The views (& sheep!), the beautiful barn & Byre (a choice of indoor or outdoor ceremonies), well furnished cottages for all to stay & just a the perfect feel for a wedding. They provided a list of recommended suppliers who have worked (& are trusted) at their venue which gave us a great starting point although they were more than accommodating for anyone new. Very helpful in the run up in the day with compiling a complete run through of the day - with floor layouts, supplier details (& got in contact with each supplier on our behalf to ensure they were equipped with all the info for the day). Even on the day, Tim was great at resolving any small hiccups that appeared. Huge thank you to Tim, Deana, Chrystelle, Tembo & all the behind the scenes team for making our day so special.

Jessica & Will
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
The most wonderful wedding weekend

The most wonderful wedding weekend at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm! From local Tenterden guests, London, Yorkshire and Dubai, we put on a good Kentish wedding which everyone so loved, helped of course by the beautiful surroundings. We can’t thank you all enough in the build up and over the weekend. Truly the best weekend of our lives!

Jen & Ben
Happy couple married in November
March 2024
Picture Perfect

The Oak Barn is picture perfect and the ideal space for a relaxed, rustic wedding. It’s so beautiful that minimal decoration is required. Deana, Tim and their team were fantastic throughout the process, from our initial viewing to the day itself. Their professionalism and expertise is second to none, and they really care about making your day perfect. Our wedding was on a particularly wet and rainy day, but Deana had advice for us and the other vendors to ensure everything went without a hitch.

Philippa & Ben
Happy couple married in October
March 2024
Just Wow!

It’s hard to put into words our wedding day at The Oak Barn. From the moment we arrived for the first viewing we knew this was the place we wanted to get married. The setting is stunning and totally unique. We were lucky with gorgeous autumnal weather but even in pouring rain this would be the place we would want to get married! We had so many compliments from guests about how beautiful it was. All of the staff are so friendly and happy to help, nothing is too much bother.

Rosie & Luke
Happy couple married in October
March 2024
I’m not sure where to start!

I’m not sure where to start! We had our wedding at The Oak Barn in October 2023, from the moment we set foot on the farm and were met with not only a beautiful setting but a wonderfully kind Hayley! The barn and buildings are stunning, we decided within 10 minutes this was going to be our venue… Hayley was fantastic throughout the whole process, from the day we confirmed our date to the wedding morning I couldn’t have asked for a more lovely, experienced and enthusiastic person to deal with.

Lorna & Kris
Happy couple married in October
March 2024
Team were beyond amazing

We had the most amazing experience having our wedding at Oak Barn. Deana, Tim, Hayley and Team were beyond amazing with helping us plan our special day. The team at Oak Barn were incredibly helpful with providing important details, letting us come visit the venue and advised on local vendors which was incredibly important for us. The team really were the glue that brought our wedding together to which we are so grateful for.

Heather & Tom
Happy couple married in February
March 2024
A special weekend

We chose The Oak Barn as our wedding venue and we were not disappointed. The setting and location was stunning, and Deana, Tim, and the whole team were incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. You can really get creative with the spaces, and personalise it just how you want. The character of the place is beautiful but filled with all the modcons you could possibly want. I might need to consider divorce so I can get married there again....

The Oak Barn, Frame Farm Location & Contact Details

Address

Frame Farm, Iden Green Road, Benenden, Kent, TN17 4EZ, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

You can't miss us, we are the stunning barn and Oast house in the valley between Benenden and Iden Green. What3words:///stuns.onlookers.seriously

Nearest Town

Cranbrook

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25 junction 5

Nearest Train Station

Staplehurst

Nearest Airport

Gatwick
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm?

All of our couples weddings at the farm have been fabulous and so personal. We couldn't possibly choose!

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

Enjoy every step of the way. This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment and you should embrace every minute of the journey.

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

Seeing some of our couples land at the farm in a helicopter is spectacular and something we will never forget.

Describe The Oak Barn, Frame Farm in 5 adjectives

Breathtaking, exclusive, personal, tranquil, eco-friendly

Where’s the best photo spot at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm?

So many to choose from....the wildlife pond, the flowing grass garden, the rustic Pole Barn, sunsets in our valley.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm?

We certainly have... but our lips are sealed!

What’s your favourite canapé?

All of our caterers have their own special, signature canapes. They are all sure to amaze you!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

One more glass of bubbles in our luxurious Weaver's Cottages.

What is The Oak Barn, Frame Farm most unique feature?

Our beautiful lily pond complete with waterfall and pontoon, surrounded by all-year-round florals.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are a family run venue and we truly care about all our couples. Each wedding we host at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm is simply unique and personal.
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