Cost
£4,500 for a Saturday wedding. The site will be accessible to you from Friday-Sunday access to set up and clean after. Our wedding season is between May-Sept. Please contact us for availability. A non-refundable £500 deposit will secure the weekend, with the full amount expected to be paid 1 month before the wedding takes place.
The Barn
The barn spans 21.6m x 9.5m and has a capacity of 200 standing and 140 seated. It is fully licensed to hold weddings. Power sockets are plentiful, and ambient lighting is provided. A room adjoining the barn can be used to help your organisation needs.
Parking
There is plenty of parking on-site for your guests, close to the venue. We also offer separate parking for suppliers in a discreet location right next to the barn with convenient access.
Toilets
We supply compost toilets for events, located discreetly. The private gardens stretch out for half an acre in front of the barn
(see image of Google Maps below outlining the private gardens, barn and parking areas).
The Site
The barn is located on an 18 acre site owned by a group called Stonehill Cohousing who live in the residential areas. We are a multigenerational, mixed-income, environmentally oriented cohousing community, utilising the barn to generate income to create opportunities for community engagement.
Location
Stonehill Barn is located in a private section of an 18 acre site, on the edge of South Abingdon. It is registered on Google Maps as Dove Cottage B&B, Stonehill Lane, Drayton, OX14 4AA.
It is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest train station is Didcot Parkway and the X2 bus travels between Didcot and Oxford (Moreland Gardens is the closest bus stop).
Suppliers
As a dry hire venue you can choose whichever suppliers you want to create your vision. If you need some advice, we can recommend the following local, ecologically conscious suppliers for food, furniture and flowers. We also have photographers, and an on-site professional choreographer can work with you to create a truly memorable first dance.
Food
waste2taste.co.uk – We love this local catering company, that aims to tackle food sustainability issues while providing tasty banquets
Drink
lcbeers.co.uk – Located just down the road from Stonehill Barn, Loose Cannon is a local brewing company that caters to events, offering exceptional tasting drinks.
Flowers
jennyyeongflowersandbotanicals.co.uk – Jenny creates beautiful bouquets with low environmental impact by working with British grown, seasonal suppliers
Photographer
darrenwestonphotography.com – We recommend Darren if you are looking for a professional photographer to capture your wedding, for his fondness and familiarity of the site, having worked at Stonehill before.
Choreographer
Jane Castree, also a resident at Stonehill Cohousing, is a professional dancer with over 20 years working with both groups and individuals. Jane would be delighted to choreograph and teach your ideal wedding dance routine. She recommends four sessions for £360
Furniture
rustichire.co.uk – We love the events furniture hire company, Rustic Hire and their commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability.