Walled garden
Reception drinks and canapés in the sunshine. Stretch Marques. Wedding games. Perfect for confetti entrance from the wild meadow!
Our closest neighbour
Catering at Ash Barton Estate
We are Ash Barton's closest neighbour and very much part of the Ash Barton family. We have been catering for weddings there for over thirteen years, naturally spending this much time there we have gathered a wealth of knowledge about the venue and can help advise with most things: timings, wet-weather plans, who to call for tents, the best place to have your drinks, pretty much any question you have we can help with or put you in touch with someone who can.
The spaces and how you can use them
Courtyard
Pre & Post ceremony drinks. Pintxos and fizz while the photos happen. Evening street food market utilising the chapel.
The barn
Sharing feasts at long tables for up to 200. Our street-food market when it's wet. Ceilidh band or bucking broncos, it's got acres of room to create your ultimate dining experience.
Threshing barn
As the ideal "inside" weather back-up for large wedding ceremonies, post-ceremony drinks and canapés. Dressed and styled by our local wedding planners, the space is transformed into an enchanting space.
Wild meadow
One of Ash Bartons stunning locations for your ceremony that also provides the perfect backdrop for photos with its winding path through the flowers.
Firepit
Perfect place to sit with family & friends and watch the sun go down, with an onsite supply of logs & wood it's a very popular Friday night space for our evening big pan dishes.
The lakes
One of our favourite spots on the estate to get married, sheltered under the tree with the two small lakes providing a perfect backdrop for the ceremony.
Pool party patio
No 1 space for the day after parties, the pool doors open up onto the patio creating a great atmosphere. Our big pan options, BBQ & street food stalls are always popular for this day.
Lawns
There are two stunning lawn areas at Ash Barton that are perfect if you are looking for a marquee dining experience, allowing you and your guests to take in the surrounding countryside views.
Chapel
The chapel is one of Ash Barton's iconic spaces, a beautiful location to get married in, but also perfect for intimate dining experiences.
Your stay at Ash Barton: a glimpse into a four-day celebration
Your wedding, your way. We can be there for just the day itself or across your whole stay – it's up to you!
Thursday
Arrivals
Families and friends arrive, settle in and start catching up. Keep the first evening easy with a big pan of chilli in the house for everyone, or order pizzas and takeaways from the local Braunton restaurants.
Friday
Setting up
The barn gets dressed and the finishing touches come together. Once the setting up is done, gather house guests and campers by the firepit for a paella and a relaxed evening before the big day.
Saturday
The wedding day
Start with arrival drinks in the courtyard, followed by canapés and drinks in the walled garden after the ceremony. Gather everyone for a sharing feast in the barn, then keep the celebrations going with street food in the evening.
Sunday
The day after
Keep everyone together a little longer with a big pan brunch or a BBQ pool party. Souvlaki skewers, gyros and burgers make for a relaxed day-after feast with family and friends — a chance to catch up and relive the highlights.
Monday
Home time
Time to pack up, say your goodbyes and head home full of good food and happy memories.
Monday - Thursday
Arrivals
Families and friends arrive and the barn is dressed ready for Tuesday's celebration. Again, keep the first evening easy with us catering for you, or we can help recommend DIY options that work with the Ash Barton facilities. Then the rest of your stay mirrors the Thursday to Monday bookings.
The people who know the place
We keep a trusted list of suppliers who work at Ash Barton all the time: wedding coordination and styling, photographers, stretch tents and bell tents, DJs and bands, bar service, flowers, hair and make-up, even babysitting. All super local except the bands. We'll put you in touch with who you need.