Stratton Court Barn

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£2,800 - £4,950 for Venue Hire
Up to 80
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Description

Your Day. Your Way. Here at Stratton Court Barn we offer you a traditional converted barn, originally built in Cotswold stone in 1872. We pride ourselves on providing a relaxed atmosphere, with an informal approach, to help you really enjoy your day. We believe that your wedding day should reflect you, as a couple, so we are open to any ideas you might have in terms of theming, decoration and schedule of events. The barn consists of an entry hallway with flagstone flooring. To the left of the reception area is the dining room. The dining room seats 80 with a long top table and seven round tables. We can seat 90 guests by using nine round tables only. To the right of the entry hallway is our evening reception room. This room is perfect for your DJ or band to set up. This is also where you will find the bar. We have six wonderful approved caterers to choose from, each specialising in their own unique field, to ensure you have exactly the type of food you wish to have on your day. Drinks are purchased through us. You can either choose a package or make specific requirements. We're so happy to build the day around you! Outside the barn you will find a lovely lawn area (hello, lawn games!). A sunny courtyard with a beautiful outside bar. Our rose garden is a must for photos, and the driveway is the best place to enjoy spectacular sunset photos.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Karin
Dear couples, Congratulations on your engagement! I would so love to hear how the proposal happened and also see what the ring looks like... Not just because each story is unique and wonderful, but this tends to set the theme for your wedding. At Stratton Court Barn we want every wedding to be as special and as one-off as you are. So please come and see me, and we can discuss your requirements in more detail! Warmest wishes, Karin

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2014
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3

Overview of Stratton Court Barn

Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
150

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available
Wedding license
Dancefloor available
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Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Open Flame Permitted
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Wedding Catering

External catering permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
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Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Stratton Court Barn

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£2,800 - £4,950
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What's Included?
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Choice of preferred caterers
Included in the venue hire: Use of the barn inside - the barn comes complete with heating and lighting Use of the courtyard and front lawn for drinks, photos and additional activities (why not add a fire pit, lawn games and maybe even a bucking bronco to your day!) Use of formal gardens for bride & groom photos A long top table and seven round guest tables 80 white, wooden "chivari" chairs Glassware Free Parking Stocked and staffed cash bar Easel and red carpet
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Reviews for Stratton Court Barn
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Sarah and Chris
Happy couple married in July
December 2019
Such a beautiful day!

We could not have asked for more from Karin and her team at Stratton Court Barn! This was the first venue we visited and we drove away having that gut feeling that this was the perfect place for our wedding. Everything from our initial visits, consistently helpful and supportive email exchanges, to the run up of the final few weeks confirmed for us that we made the right choice. Karin was unfailingly helpful, cheerful and encouraging, and has an amazing knowledge of a brilliant range of local suppliers. Planning a wedding and the lead up to the day can be stressful, but everything was made so much easier as we had complete faith in Karin and the day itself flowed perfectly. The venue itself is the perfect balance of relaxed and beautiful, surrounded by gorgeous countryside. It worked so well to have our 60 guests gather together in this warm, bright and welcoming setting. We had the most perfect day and would thoroughly recommend Stratton Court to any couple for their special day!

Leonie and James
Happy couple married in September
February 2019
September 2018 wedding

From the day we looked around the venue, leading up to, and on the wedding day itself, Karin was fully committed to making our day as special as possible. Very attentive to answering any questions we had, and offering advice where needed, Karin's organisation skills and thoroughness ensured nothing was missed! She has an infectious positive attitude and made us feel at ease about our plans for the day. We are very grateful to Karin and all the staff who made our day so wonderful!

Lauren
Happy couple married in September
February 2019
Best venue and most wonderful staff!

If we could score Karin more than 5 for everything we would! Karin is so flexible and friendly and really cares about your wedding; even though she organises 100s of weddings. Nothing is too much trouble for her to organise. She makes everything so stress free. The venue is simply stunning and Karin has really helped to transform the venue into a beautiful boutique style barn. I'd get married a million times if it meant I could forever use this venue! Love Karin, love Stratton Court Barn!

Jessica Elliott
Happy couple married in May
February 2019
May wedding

Karin made the planning of our wedding stress and worry free. Karin communicated with us throughout the whole process letting us know what and when we needed to organise and make decisions by. She liaised with outside suppliers brilliantly so that on the day she was in complete control and the wedding ran seamlessly and without any problems. Karin always replied quickly to emails and phone calls, giving us great advice and recommendations. She offers a really personal, friendly service.

Steph & James
Happy couple married in November
January 2019
A venue that cares about you

Karin was wonderful at helping us plan our special day. She knew what needed to be planned even when we didn't and she helped us create our day with ideas of her own which really enhanced our own. On the day she made sure everything went smoothly and worked tirelessly, we didn't even know things were being fixed by her she was that attentive. Karin is professional but more importantly enthusiastic about making sure each wedding is special to each couple.

Heather & Dave
Happy couple married in October
January 2019
Dream wedding at fantastic location!

Karin and her team made our wedding perfect from start to finish . Feed back from our guests commented on how smooth everything went , despite rain Karin had a plan b which worked great . Her professional and personable manner helped ease nerves with all the wedding party . Her guidance was. Clear and friendly all the time and always with a smile on her face . From our first meeting with Karin to the day after our wedding we felt it’s not just a job she has real passion to make our day special.

Tom Brandon
Happy couple married in September
January 2019
Above the reat

From the day we found Stratton Court Barn online to visiting the venue and meeting Karin, myself and Katie felt completely comfortable choosing Karin to help us and be in control of our wedding day. We visited a lot of venues and Once we met Karin we know this was the venue for us. We knew instantly she was professional, organised, she completely understood what we wanted and what we didn’t want. She was flexible, supportive and she made the day unbelievable, she removed all stress of the day.

Danielle Arbuthnot
Happy couple married in August
January 2019
Brilliant!

Karin was absolutely wonderful from day one. On the run up to the event she gave us a detailed list of everything we should expect and need to prepare for the big day. She also liaised with all of the suppliers before the event so that the day ran as smoothly as possible. On the actual day, she was wonderful and organised everyone involved wonderfully and sorted out any problems effectively.

Francesca & Michael
Happy couple married in November
January 2019
Perfect Countryside Venue

Thank you so much to Karin and all the team at Stratton Court Barn for giving us the most special day we could have hoped for. You put our minds at ease from the moment we first met you and we are so pleased we chose Stratton Court Barn for our wedding. The comments we received from family and guests were so positive. Everyone had an amazing time. I will be recommending you to any newly engaged couples I meet from now on!

Jennie Tylec
Happy couple married in September
November 2018
Our hearts could burst!

I knew the venue as I used to attend Pony Club rallies on the land as a teenager, since then the old barn has been transformed into a tranquil haven. My husband had never been to the venue before our initial visit and instantly fell in love too. Karen our wedding co-ordinator brought all our hopes and expectations to life. As my husband said in his speech on the day, Karen turned our vision into a reality. Her infectious love for the venue made us feel at home, my Mum and Nan feel in love with her too. Our day was effortless with all our thanks to Karen and her team. We knew our day was perfect as everyone of our guests loved the whole day just as much as we did.

Location & Contact Details for Stratton Court Barn

Wedding Venue Address
Stratton Court Barn, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 9AJ, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Stratton Court Barn?

Vicky and Chris' wedding was an absolute cracker! Vicky described herself as "colour phobic and impossible to please". But contrary to her bold statement, we set to work on making the day exactly what she wanted. The barn looked incredible with lots of green foliage, black chalkboard notes and festoon lighting inside and out. Oversized white balloons matched the festoon bulbs, and created space on the tables for a sharing-platter-style three course meal. The weather played nice, so after the ceremony, all guests enjoyed the hay bales scattered outside, deck chairs and lawn area while Chris and Vicky had some amazing photos taken in the garden. As the sun set, the fire pit was lit for toasting marshmallows and the street food vans turned up. And this is when the bucking bronco came to full use! Eventually the great DJ got people back in the barn for a dance off, followed by a full dance floor until the very end of the night.

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

Don't book your civil ceremony too early in the day. Trying to keep your guests entertained for 13 hours, and then expect them to party till the very end, can be really hard! (2pm is a perfect time for a civil ceremony)

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

Personalised menus, in a unique font created for that particular wedding, with thank-yous and talking points covered in one go.

Describe Stratton Court Barn in 5 adjectives

Flexible. Fun. Informal. Rustic. Bespoke.

Where’s the best photo spot at Stratton Court Barn?

Less traditional: the driveway - it's stunning! More traditional: the rose garden.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Stratton Court Barn?

We've had an F1 driver, Channel 4 TV personality and Morgan Freeman attend events at the venue.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Smoked salmon blini.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Wood fired pizza, straight from the oven.

What is Stratton Court Barn most unique feature?

An on-site, authentic forest rally course. We can book passenger rides for your guests during the drinks reception! (Needless to say perhaps, but unless specifically requested, the rally cars will not be running on your wedding day!)

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We can create unique events, as bespoke as every couple.
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