Call: 01665 579 173 or email: info@doxfordweddings.com
www.doxfordweddings.com
WELCOME TO DOXFORD BARNS An exciting and truly unique wedding venue, located in the heart of coastal Northumberland. We are situated on a working farm amidst undulating unspoilt countryside, private and secluded making your wedding exclusive to you and your guests.
Doxford Barns offers exclusivity to you and your guests for 3 days, straying away from the ‘norm’ of in and out in one day. Imagine arriving a day before your wedding, allowing you to add your perfect touches to your big day. Enjoy a delicious meal in ‘The Cart Shed’ cooked by our in-house chef, the evening before your wedding, giving you the time to meet and greet all your friends and family before the excitement of the next day. Wake up surrounded by family and friends within a stones throw of your venue. Step outside your cosy cottage into unspoilt countryside relaxed, stress free and excited for the day ahead, knowing everything is in hand.
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Walk into ‘The Great Barn’, steeped in history but tastefully renovated to cater for up to 180 guests, cocooned around a spectacular oak frame, beautifully up lit by mood lighting. The perfect venue to enjoy your sumptuous wedding breakfast and to dance the night away on our spacious dance floor. Awakening refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated in your luxurious bridal suite looking forward to married life together. Now is the time to spend with family and friends to reminisce over a relaxed brunch, utilising your venue for your final day. Our aim is to allow you the time to enjoy your wedding experience, not just your wedding day, offering flexibility to ensure the impossible is made possible.
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OUR VENUE Comprising of two connected 18th century farm
Leading from the ˜The Cart Shed’ you will find
barns, tastefully converted to host your special
‘The Forge’ a further reception room. The Forge
day, with a large central barn forming the main
contains the original bellows and fireplace, a
venue space for your wedding breakfast and
perfect area for your friends and family to sit
dance floor.
in comfort.
As you enter you will be greeted by The Cart
Leading from The Cart Shed through four stone
Shed, a beautifully appointed 18th century
arches you will be taken in awe by the beautiful
stone reception room with comfy seating
oak beams of The Great Barn, an ideal space
or a perfect area for an intimate ceremony.
for you to host your guests, seating up to 180.
Adjoining ‘The Cart Shed’ is our fully stocked
The Great Barn has stunning south facing views
bar - ‘The Turnbull Bar’, serving a wide range of
across the Northumberland countryside. After
competitively priced beverages.
your wedding breakfast there is ample space for up to 250 guests.
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THE GREAT BARN
THE CART SHED
THE TURNBULL BAR
THE FORGE
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CEREMONIES We can offer ceremonies within ‘The Great Barn’, ‘The Cart Shed’ or the magnificent ‘Threshing Hall’. Alternatively we can arrange civil ceremonies in front of our stunning three-acre lake (lake is ½ mile from venue). Or perhaps use the beautiful lawns of the Farmhouse for canapés and drinks or why not have your ceremony on our farmhouse lawns during the summer months.
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BRIDAL SUITE We have created our very own bridal suite at
We are fortunate to have seven tastefully
Doxford; here there is a large kitchen come
appointed self catering cottages which can
sitting room, as well as a well-proportioned
accommodate up to 41 of your guests in
bedroom with ample storage and en-suite
comfort and just 20 yards from the venue.
bathroom tastefully tiled with double shower.
They comprise of 3, 2 and 1 bedroomed terraced cottages.
Visit our cottage website at - www.doxfordfarmcottages.com
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CATERING
CHURCH
We are pleased to announce as of February
Our nearest church is St. Maurice’s Church,
2016 we will welcome the award winning John
Ellingham just 10 minutes drive from the farm.
Blackmore as our executive head chef. John brings a wealth of culinary knowledge and flare
CIVIL CEREMONIES
to Doxford Barns, trained by the famous French chef Paul Bocuse and previous winner of the prestigious prize of chef of the year whilst at the
The Cart Shed, The Great Barn and Threshing
Intercontinental Hotel Group. John also cooked
Hall are licensed for ceremonies, as well as
for HM Queen while executive head chef at
the Farmhouse lawn and The Lake. We highly
Newcastle United Football Club after being
recommend you reserve a date with the
recommended by her daughter Princess Anne.
registrar at your earliest possible convenience
We are thrilled to have John joining our small-
as they can book up quickly. Please contact
dedicated team and looking forward to sharing
Alnwick
menus with you soon.
Telephone – 01665 602 870
Registry
Office
by
contacting:
There is a £200 admin charge to Doxford Barn Weddings for civil ceremonies. All other ceremony costs are payable to Alnwick Registry Office.
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ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES
WHAT DOES THE VENUE PRICE INCLUDE?
Weekend Weddings
Venue price to include:
Venue – Friday 12pm till 1pm Sunday
1. Exclusive use of The Great Barn, The Cart Shed, The Turnbull Bar and The Forge. All outdoor spaces surrounding the venue itself.
(Allowing for dinner in the Cart Shed and brunch in the Great Barn)
2. All tables, chairs (not chair covers) linen (for wedding breakfast) and cutlery, cake stand and knife will all be included with the venue.
Cottages – Friday 1pm till 11am Sunday
Mid-Week Weddings
3. PA system and use of our Sonos System and Ipad for background music.
Venue – Tuesday 12pm till 1pm Thursday
4. Our dedicated wedding co-ordinator and staff to support the execution on your big day.
(Allowing for dinner in the Cart Shed and brunch in the Great Barn)
5. A devoted Masters of Ceremony throughout your wedding day.
Cottages – Tuesday 1pm till Thursday 11am
6. Beautiful farmland with 5 miles of farm walks. 7. The Bridal Suite – A beautiful apartment with kitchen, sitting room with dining area, large bathroom and well proportioned bedroom with ample storage.
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VENUE HIRE 2016
Fri, Sat & Sun (1pm departure)
Tues, Wed, & Thurs (1pm departure)
January & February
£2,950 £1,950
March & November
£3,950
£2,495
April, October & December
£4,295
£2,795
May, June, July, August & September
£4,950 £3,295
VENUE HIRE 2017 January & February
£4,295 £3,295
March & November
£4,950 £3,950
April, October & December
£5,495 £4,495
May, June, July, August & September
£5,950 £4,950
All venue and accommodation prices are inclusive of VAT, please enquire for special requests or for Bank Holiday weekends, Christmas, New Year and Easter Week.
Lake Reception £350 Threshing Hall £200 Transport to Lake please enquire Farmhouse Lawn Reception £200
VENUE HIRE 2018 January & February
£4,725 £3,795
March & November
£5,695 £4,550
April, October & December
£6,325 £5,195
May, June, July, August & September
£6,850 £5,695
All venue and accommodation for 2018 include the use of either The Threshing Hall or The Farmhouse Lawn; in addition all ceremony fees are inclusive in the venue fee.
Lake Wedding £400 please enquire Transport to Lake
Minimum Spends – Catering & Food (2017/2018 as of 01/01/2016) January & February
No minimum
March & November
No minimum
April, October & December
£5,000 (Weekend)
May, June, July, August & September
£7,000 (Weekend)
£4,000 (Mid Week)
Monday weddings
No minimum
£5,000 (Mid Week)
PROPERTIES AT DOXFORD FARM Cottage
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bathrooms
Total
Total bed spaces – 41 Maximum.
Northside
Double
Double + Single
Twin
1 (1st floor)
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Cottages are arranged in order of
Marian’s
Double (GF)
Twin
Double + Single
1 (1st floor)
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Jack Hall’s
Double (En-suite)
3 Singles
Double
1 (GF) + 1 (1st floor)
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distance from the venue, with Northside
Jake’s
Twin (GF)
1 (GF)
2
Steward’s
Double + Single (GF)
Double
1 (GF)
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Haggy Hills
Double
3 Singles
1 (GF)
5
East End
Double
3 Singles
1 (GF)
5
3 Singles
End & Haggy Hills overlooking the venue and garden area. All cottages have fully equipped kitchens, sitting rooms with wood
(GF) – Ground Floor
burning stoves, electric heating and
ACCOMMODATION PRICES 2016 Prices
the furthest from the venue with East
Wi-Fi is available throughout. Towels are also provided.
Fri, Sat & Sun
Tues, Wed, & Thurs
For more information please visit –
(11am departure)
(11am departure)
www.doxfordfarmcottages.com
January –March
£3,495
£2,495
April – June
£3,950
£2,695
July – August
£4,495
£2,795
September – December
£3,495
£2,495
To reserve a wedding date we require a £1000 deposit (Wedding) and £500 deposit (Cottages). Full terms and conditions available
2017/2018 Prices
on request.
January –March
£3,895
£2,895
April – October
£4,950
£3,795
November – December
£3,895
£2,895
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KAREN LARKIN
JESS STRAKER
LYLE SUTHERLAND
General Manager
Deputy General Manager
Events Manager
Business Development Manager
Head Chef
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karen@doxfordweddings.com
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john@doxfordweddings.com
DOXFORD FARM, Chathill, Alnwick, Northumberland NE67 5DY
01665 579 173
JOHN BLACKMORE