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The Oak Barn, Frame Farm Wedding Venue

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 AONB.

Kent

£2,500 - £10,600

200 guests

25 reviews

Country wedding

Luxurious guest accommodation for up to 20 guests

Exclusive use farm featuring 3 barns and 6 cottages

Located in a picturesque and peaceful valley

Grade II listed wedding venue near London

No corkage

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: ££ - £££

Typical Price: £6,000

Price Range: £2,500 - £10,600

Based on a venue hire only as most couples pass the cost of the accommodation onto their friends and family (£95 per person per night if you have 20 guests staying).

Hire Price Range: £2,500 - £10,600

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 135

Guest Capacity (min/max): 2 / 200

Guests for sit down meal: 4 - 135

Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes

Accommodation

Accommodation Rooms: 10

Accommodation Capacity: 20

 

About The Oak Barn, Frame Farm

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. 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.

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.

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 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 decorative rusted-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. Combined with a warm welcome and personal service, we are confident that your wedding will exceed all expectations.

Contact us for weekday Intimate wedding packages, which include catering options.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Venue Setting

Countryside

Venue Type

Barn

Exclusive use

Intimate Venue

Elopements

Dry Hire Available

Outdoor / Garden

Weekend Hire

Additional Facilities

Outdoor ceremonies

Honeymoon suite

Orangery Or Marquee

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Wedding coordinator

Onsite car parking

Licensed bar

Bespoke weddings

Catering Options

Outside Caterers Permitted

Pre-approved Caterers Only

BBQ / Hog Roasts

Asian

Vegan

No Corkage

Contact & Location

The Oak Barn, Frame Farm

The Oak Barn, Frame Farm, Iden Green Road, Benenden, TN17 4EZ, Kent, United Kingdom

FAQs

Yes

Yes, both The Oak Barn and The Byre are licenced for ceremonies.

Yes, you can have your guests seated outside on The Byre's terrace, adjacent to the pond and waterfall.

No, and our suppliers do not charge either.

We have an Approved caterers list, all of whom are fabulous and all offer something different. If our caterers are unable to provide the cuisine that you desire then we are happy to discuss a caterer of your choice.

If you have a weekend wedding then you can access the barns from 12 noon on Friday. If you choose a one day wedding then you have access to the barns from 8am.

The bar and the music would need to finish at 11pm and you have half an hour to say goodbye to your non resident guests. We have a late license on New Year's Eve until 1am.

No fireworks or lanterns, but we love sparklers!

Yes but only real petals outside the barns please.

Yes but only LED.

Yes we have a sumptuous Wedding Cottage with a 4 poster bed and a velvet black sofa.

Yes we have 5 cottages that can sleep up to 18 people across the courtyard from The Oak Barn.

Yes we have The Bull and airB&Bs walking distance and within a 10 minute drive we have the villages of Cranbrook and Hawkhurst with lovely B&Bs, boutique pubs and airB&B.

We have a sound limiter that is set to 96 decibels, which is extremely loud.

Our Sustainability Commitments

Our farm has been shortlisted for and won several awards for sustainable practices, including The Sustainability and Environmental Impact Award from the Rural Business Awards. Every year we plant a tree for each of our couples!

 

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