The Great Barn

FAQs

General FAQs

How many guests can your venue accommodate?

The Great Barn has capacity for 200 guests during the ceremony. For the wedding feast, we can seat up to 177 guests on round tables, or 198 on trestle tables. For the evening reception, we can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Is there a car park at the Great Barn?

Can cars be left overnight?

Is The Great Barn accessible for wheelchair users?

Does your bar take cash or card payments?

Do you have space for a helicopter to land?

Do you have a map of your venue?

Ceremony

Is there a church nearby where we could hold our ceremony?

We are a few minutes walk from the enchanting St John the Baptish church, which is listed as one of Britain’s top 1000 churches.

To start the process of organising your wedding in the church, you need to contact the church administrator Steve Cook: tvhchurches@gmail.com, 01392 832332 or Rev Ruth Frampton, 01647 253164, tvhhrectory@yahoo.com

Are you licensed for civil ceremonies?

How do I book my civil ceremony?

Do you allow confetti?

Reception

Who does the catering?

We have our own team of talented chefs. Together we work closely with our couples to provide a delicious menu to suit their taste and budget. Minimum Numbers: 60 Explore our wedding feasts.

Can you cater for specific dietary needs?

Do you have a bar?

Who supplies your drinks?

Can we have a DJ or band?

Does the venue have a sound system?

Do you allow candles?

Do you allow fireworks and/or sparklers?

Will there be someone from The Great Barn to help on the day?

Accommodation

How many guests do you accommodate?

Place sleeps 12, plus a further 5 on sofa and fold-out beds. St Nectan sleeps 6, plus a further 2 on a sofa bed. Figgy Cottage sleeps 4 plus an additional single fold-out bed.

Explore our accommodation in more detail.

Can guests book and pay for their accommodation directly with you?

What are your check-in and check-out times?

What facilities are provided in your accommodation?

Can you provide breakfast to guests staying in the accommodation?

Can you provide dinner to guests the night before the wedding?

Is any of your accommodation accessible for wheelchair users?

Do you provide cots, highchairs and other baby and toddler equipment?

Is there more accommodation nearby to The Great Barn?

One of the loveliest things about working with local suppliers is just how local ‘local’ can be!

Deer Leap Flowers is run by sisters Sophie and Cami from their flower farm, quite literally a stone’s throw from @thegreatbarndevon, where they grow beautiful, seasonal flowers and create arrangements full of colour, movement and character.

We just love that our couples can have flowers on their wedding day that were grown only a few fields away, on the very landscape that provides the backdrop to their celebration.

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One of the loveliest things about working with local suppliers is just how local ‘local’ can be!

Deer Leap Flowers is run by sisters Sophie and Cami from their flower farm, quite literally a stone’s throw from @thegreatbarndevon, where they grow beautiful, seasonal flowers and create arrangements full of colour, movement and character.

We just love that our couples can have flowers on their wedding day that were grown only a few fields away, on the very landscape that provides the backdrop to their celebration.

One of the loveliest things about working with local suppliers is just how local ‘local’ can be!

Deer Leap Flowers is run by sisters Sophie and Cami from their flower farm, quite literally a stone’s throw from @thegreatbarndevon, where they grow beautiful, seasonal flowers and create arrangements full of colour, movement and character.

We just love that our couples can have flowers on their wedding day that were grown only a few fields away, on the very landscape that provides the backdrop to their celebration. ...

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A few kind words from a couple who recently married here at @thegreatbarndevon

If you’re looking for a wedding venue with space to make a wonderful weekend of it, we’d love to show you around. Book a private viewing at a time that suits.

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A few kind words from a couple who recently married here at @thegreatbarndevon

If you’re looking for a wedding venue with space to make a wonderful weekend of it, we’d love to show you around. Book a private viewing at a time that suits.

A few kind words from a couple who recently married here at @thegreatbarndevon

If you’re looking for a wedding venue with space to make a wonderful weekend of it, we’d love to show you around. Book a private viewing at a time that suits. ...

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And then there’s Sunday.

After all the excitement of the wedding day, there’s something so lovely about waking up with nowhere in particular to be. Here at The Great Barn, the estate remains entirely yours for the whole of Sunday, so there’s no need to pack up and say goodbye quite yet.

Take your time over breakfast, whether that’s a leisurely self-catered affair in your cottage kitchen or a delicious brunch prepared by our team of in-house chefs in the West Barn. Or enjoy a ramble up the footpatch through our land and woodland to The Nobody Inn in our neighbouring village of Doddiscombsleigh, for a rather epic Sunday lunch. In the warmer months, there might be a swim in the outdoor pool, a barbecue in the garden or a few more hours spent together, sharing stories from the day before.

And when the time finally comes to leave, you can do so having had the chance to enjoy every last bit of it.

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And then there’s Sunday.

After all the excitement of the wedding day, there’s something so lovely about waking up with nowhere in particular to be. Here at The Great Barn, the estate remains entirely yours for the whole of Sunday, so there’s no need to pack up and say goodbye quite yet.

Take your time over breakfast, whether that’s a leisurely self-catered affair in your cottage kitchen or a delicious brunch prepared by our team of in-house chefs in the West Barn. Or enjoy a ramble up the footpatch through our land and woodland to The Nobody Inn in our neighbouring village of Doddiscombsleigh, for a rather epic Sunday lunch. In the warmer months, there might be a swim in the outdoor pool, a barbecue in the garden or a few more hours spent together, sharing stories from the day before.

And when the time finally comes to leave, you can do so having had the chance to enjoy every last bit of it.

And then there’s Sunday.

After all the excitement of the wedding day, there’s something so lovely about waking up with nowhere in particular to be. Here at The Great Barn, the estate remains entirely yours for the whole of Sunday, so there’s no need to pack up and say goodbye quite yet.

Take your time over breakfast, whether that’s a leisurely self-catered affair in your cottage kitchen or a delicious brunch prepared by our team of in-house chefs in the West Barn. Or enjoy a ramble up the footpatch through our land and woodland to The Nobody Inn in our neighbouring village of Doddiscombsleigh, for a rather epic Sunday lunch. In the warmer months, there might be a swim in the outdoor pool, a barbecue in the garden or a few more hours spent together, sharing stories from the day before.

And when the time finally comes to leave, you can do so having had the chance to enjoy every last bit of it. ...

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One of the loveliest things about a 3-day wedding is that the celebrations begin long before you walk down the aisle.

From Friday, the whole estate is entirely yours. Alongside plenty of time for a relaxed rehearsal - with as many run-throughs and questions as you need until you feel completely at ease! - there’s ample opportunity to bring your decor dreams to life across our venue.

Whether the rest of the day is spent putting the finishing touches to the venue, catching up with friends over a glass of something lovely or simply enjoying the idyllic peace of the Teign Valley, Friday gives everyone time to arrive and settle in.

Come Friday evening, you can join us in the West Barn for supper, prepared and served by our lovely team, or make the most of the true home-from-home kitchens, gardens and barbecue and cook for yourselves. Some guests choose to book a table at The Manor Inn, our nearest pub - just 15 minutes’ walk away - and one that does excellent food. It really all is entirely up to you.

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One of the loveliest things about a 3-day wedding is that the celebrations begin long before you walk down the aisle.

From Friday, the whole estate is entirely yours. Alongside plenty of time for a relaxed rehearsal - with as many run-throughs and questions as you need until you feel completely at ease! - there’s ample opportunity to bring your decor dreams to life across our venue.

Whether the rest of the day is spent putting the finishing touches to the venue, catching up with friends over a glass of something lovely or simply enjoying the idyllic peace of the Teign Valley, Friday gives everyone time to arrive and settle in.

Come Friday evening, you can join us in the West Barn for supper, prepared and served by our lovely team, or make the most of the true home-from-home kitchens, gardens and barbecue and cook for yourselves. Some guests choose to book a table at The Manor Inn, our nearest pub - just 15 minutes’ walk away - and one that does excellent food. It really all is entirely up to you.

One of the loveliest things about a 3-day wedding is that the celebrations begin long before you walk down the aisle.

From Friday, the whole estate is entirely yours. Alongside plenty of time for a relaxed rehearsal - with as many run-throughs and questions as you need until you feel completely at ease! - there’s ample opportunity to bring your decor dreams to life across our venue.

Whether the rest of the day is spent putting the finishing touches to the venue, catching up with friends over a glass of something lovely or simply enjoying the idyllic peace of the Teign Valley, Friday gives everyone time to arrive and settle in.

Come Friday evening, you can join us in the West Barn for supper, prepared and served by our lovely team, or make the most of the true home-from-home kitchens, gardens and barbecue and cook for yourselves. Some guests choose to book a table at The Manor Inn, our nearest pub - just 15 minutes’ walk away - and one that does excellent food. It really all is entirely up to you. ...

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Set within 120 acres of Devon countryside, @thegreatbarndevon has evolved over centuries, with beautifully renovated stone cottages, elegant walled gardens and quiet corners sitting alongside the places where life and celebrations unfold.

We love that the estate feels both grand and wonderfully intimate; a place with room for everyone to come together, yet plenty of little corners to call your own.

And sometimes, it’s only when you look at it from a different angle that you appreciate quite how much there is here.

We love these gorgeous aerial shots, captured by the talented @louiseeleanorphotography

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Set within 120 acres of Devon countryside, @thegreatbarndevon has evolved over centuries, with beautifully renovated stone cottages, elegant walled gardens and quiet corners sitting alongside the places where life and celebrations unfold.

We love that the estate feels both grand and wonderfully intimate; a place with room for everyone to come together, yet plenty of little corners to call your own.

And sometimes, it’s only when you look at it from a different angle that you appreciate quite how much there is here.

We love these gorgeous aerial shots, captured by the talented @louiseeleanorphotography

Set within 120 acres of Devon countryside, @thegreatbarndevon has evolved over centuries, with beautifully renovated stone cottages, elegant walled gardens and quiet corners sitting alongside the places where life and celebrations unfold.

We love that the estate feels both grand and wonderfully intimate; a place with room for everyone to come together, yet plenty of little corners to call your own.

And sometimes, it’s only when you look at it from a different angle that you appreciate quite how much there is here.

We love these gorgeous aerial shots, captured by the talented @louiseeleanorphotography ...

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