County Durham

Barnard Castle

Runa Farm

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Price: £2,000 – £6,500

Guests: 118

Bedrooms: 30

Deals available: 4

Limited-Time Offers & Deals (4)

Description

Carefree yet considered, fun but luxurious, Runa Farm offers individual character and style all wrapped up in an honest, organic and private setting for celebrations as unique as those taking their vows. The Runa Farm Chapel is the hidden gem of the farm - entirely unique and unlike any other wedding ceremony venue - with its ornate tented ceiling, smooth polished stone walls and shimmering lanterns delivering an ethereal and romantic experience. For the ultimate dress reveal, brides access the Chapel through a secret entrance making their way down the statement wow-worthy staircase, leading directly to the wedding aisle. The Old Barn is where the eating, drinking, and merriment takes place. A fabulous timber and exposed stone building brimming with character, flanked on two sides by picture-perfect private terraces that will transport guests to the Mediterranean in an instant. Of course, life on the farm is all about the outdoors, and so we love to share more of the estate’s natural beauty with our marrying couples by offering an abundance of opportunities to introduce alfresco elements to the celebrations; from welcome drinks in the meadow, private dining the night before on the terrace, pizza slices in the kitchen garden, or fabulous feasts served up from our impressive outdoor kitchen as well as luxury glamping pig huts and lodges. Extended Wedding Celebrations Why consider a two or three day celebration? 1. Your extended stay could be completely free for you the happy couple. 2. Spend more quality time with your family & friends, one of life’s great luxuries. 3. Make your weddings celebrations even more unique & the most talked about in town, our extended stay opportunities are truly endless. 4. We are the leading industry experts so we guarantee you will have the most amazing and memorable time. What’s that saying when it comes to celebrating? ...go big or go home! BOOK your tour here today! - https://www.apartment-group.com/bookatour/

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Jamie Sanders

We hope to meet with you soon, and give you a personalised tour of the venue and accommodation. We'll be more than happy to go through all your questions and ideas. Our Wedding team is highly experienced and we promise to give you your dream day. We look forward to hearing from you!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2022

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Runa Farm

Wedding Venue Type

Barn / Farm

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

118

Reception Capacity

180

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding license

Sound system available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Dancefloor available

Wedding Venue Details

Disabled access

In-house wedding coordinator

On-site parking

Outdoor Reception Space

Bridal Changing Facilities

Pet friendly

Ballroom

Exclusive use

Landscaped gardens

Wedding Catering

In-house catering

In-House Wine List

Alcohol license

Mediterranean

Middle Eastern

Hog Roast

African

Western / European

Indian

Chinese / Japanese

Eastern European

Caribbean

Latin / South American

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Bar

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Runa Farm

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£2,000.00 – £6,500.00

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

External caterers not permitted

Furniture included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Couple accommodation included

We have two beautiful wedding spaces including The Chapel and Our Beautiful Terrace space.

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In-house Catering (price per head)

£75.00 – £250.00

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What's Included?

Bespoke menu available

Menu tasting included

Wine allowance per guest

Cutlery included

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Table linen included

Set menu options only

We offer a range of delicious wedding catering options, from elegant seasonal menus to bespoke drinks packages featuring cocktails, fine wines, and Champagne toasts. We even have a special doggy menu, so every guest two or four-legged, can join the celebration.

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Packages (price per head)

£75.00 – £250.00

Minimum number of guests: 0

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Furniture included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Couple accommodation included

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Canapés included

We are pleased to offer menus and packages to cater for many requirements and budgets. For example, canapes, buffets, afternoon teas, 3 courses wedding breakfast, carved buffets.

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Packages (total price)

£1,995.00 – £18,994.00

Number of guests included: 20

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Reviews (103)

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Sarah & Rob
09/12/2025
An Unforgettable Venue & Exceptional Team at Runa FarmAn Unforgettable Venue & Exceptional Team at Runa Farm
Choosing Runa Farm for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. The venue is simply breathtaking,exactly the Ibiza-boho vibe we were dreaming of. It truly felt like the perfect backdrop for our special day, and so many of our guests commented on how stunning and unique it is. The staff at Runa are equally impressive. Every single person we met was friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our day everything we hoped for. They are all a credit to Runa. A special mention must go to Kenzie, our wedding coordinator. She was incredible from start to finish, communicative, organised, and regularly checking in. Thanks to her, we always felt everything was in hand. On the day itself, Amy, our wedding manager, was truly amazing. Nothing was too much trouble, and her calm, relaxed manner really helped to ease my nerves and take away the overwhelm that every bride feels. Alongside Tommy our wonderful master of ceremonies, they kept the day flowing smoothly and beautifully. We also want to thank Emma from the accommodation team—so welcoming, helpful, and attentive to our guests’ needs. Everyone felt well looked after and happy with their stay. What we didn’t expect was for our day to take an emotional turn when our dog, who was meant to be part of our celebration was reported missing by our dog walker. We had to leave the evening reception to search for him, and it was incredibly distressing. During this difficult time, the staff truly went above and beyond. A heartfelt shout-out to Aimee from the bar. She supported our guests brilliantly, ensured the party continued as best it could, and many commented on how fabulous she was. Both Aimee and Amy even helped share media posts to support the search for our dog, especially as we weren’t local to the area. Thanks to the incredible community effort, he was found the next day. The support we received from Amy, Kenzie and the team during and after the wedding was nothing short of extraordinary. We are deeply grateful to them and all the staff from the Runa Farm team. You are all invaluable and a true credit to the venue. Thank you for making our day magical, and for being there when we needed you most. Choosing Runa Farm for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. The venue is simply breathtaking,exactly the Ibiza-boho vibe we were dreaming of. It truly felt like the perfect backdrop for our special day, and so many of our guests commented on how stunning and unique it is. The staff at Runa are equally impressive. Every single person we met was friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our day everything we hoped for. They are all a credit to Runa. A special mention must go to Kenzie, our wedding coordinator. She was incredible from start to finish, communicative, organised, and regularly checking in. Thanks to her, we always felt everything was in hand. On the day itself, Amy, our wedding manager, was truly amazing. Nothing was too much trouble, and her calm, relaxed manner really helped to ease my nerves and take away the overwhelm that every bride feels. Alongside Tommy our wonderful master of ceremonies, they kept the day flowing smoothly and beautifully. We also want to thank Emma from the accommodation team—so welcoming, helpful, and attentive to our guests’ needs. Everyone felt well looked after and happy with their stay. What we didn’t expect was for our day to take an emotional turn when our dog, who was meant to be part of our celebration was reported missing by our dog walker. We had to leave the evening reception to search for him, and it was incredibly distressing. During this difficult time, the staff truly went above and beyond. A heartfelt shout-out to Aimee from the bar. She supported our guests brilliantly, ensured the party continued as best it could, and many commented on how fabulous she was. Both Aimee and Amy even helped share media posts to support the search for our dog, especially as we weren’t local to the area. Thanks to the incredible community effort, he was found the next day. The support we received from Amy, Kenzie and the team during and after the wedding was nothing short of extraordinary. We are deeply grateful to them and all the staff from the Runa Farm team. You are all invaluable and a true credit to the venue. Thank you for making our day magical, and for being there when we needed you most.
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Caitlin&Lucy
09/12/2025
Amazing wedding from start to finish!!Amazing wedding from start to finish!!
We had the most incredible experience from booking up until our wedding day, it was a day made of dreams from start to finish everyone in venue were incredible and did amazing throughout. Big shout out to our wedding coordinator who was fantastic! Every single guest has said it was the best wedding they had been to!! Thank you so much to eveyone at runa farm who helped make our day incredible and helped myself and lucy have the best wedding of our dreams ❤️We had the most incredible experience from booking up until our wedding day, it was a day made of dreams from start to finish everyone in venue were incredible and did amazing throughout. Big shout out to our wedding coordinator who was fantastic! Every single guest has said it was the best wedding they had been to!! Thank you so much to eveyone at runa farm who helped make our day incredible and helped myself and lucy have the best wedding of our dreams ❤️
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Sophie and Jamie
08/12/2025
Amazing venue and incredible staffAmazing venue and incredible staff
As soon as we walked into Runa Farm, my partner and I knew this was where we wanted to get married. Every step of the way, the staff have been excellent. We had lots of communication with our Wedding Coordinator and an excellent menu tasting evening with plenty of food and drink on offer. On the day of the wedding the staff couldn't do enough for us and it all ran so smoothly. The venue was absolutely beautiful, and the service from the staff across all areas was spot on. Ian the Master of Ceremonies and Katherine our Wedding Manager were both absolutely brilliant and made us feel so at ease on our big day. Thank you for helping us celebrate our special day!As soon as we walked into Runa Farm, my partner and I knew this was where we wanted to get married. Every step of the way, the staff have been excellent. We had lots of communication with our Wedding Coordinator and an excellent menu tasting evening with plenty of food and drink on offer. On the day of the wedding the staff couldn't do enough for us and it all ran so smoothly. The venue was absolutely beautiful, and the service from the staff across all areas was spot on. Ian the Master of Ceremonies and Katherine our Wedding Manager were both absolutely brilliant and made us feel so at ease on our big day. Thank you for helping us celebrate our special day!
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Christa and Chris
06/12/2025
A fantastic paw-friendly venue A fantastic paw-friendly venue
We knew we wanted our dog to be a part of our wedding and our search for dog-friendly venues led us to The Apartment Group, and to Runa Farm. We booked a tour, bringing Pip the sausage dog with us to get his seal of approval, and fell in love with the wedding chapel, the lovely staff and friendly welcome. Working with the head office team and our wedding coordinator, Emily, was great - if I had a question or an anxiety, the team were an email or a call away to answer it or reassure me. There's nothing more reassuring when making a big decision than other people's endorsement and, when choosing suppliers, everyone we wanted to work with said "Oh we love working with Runa!". No request was too weird or too wild, right down making it possible for me to surprise my husband with a giant pork pie groom's cake on the day. The day before our wedding we met with the on-site wedding manager to run through our whole day. No question was too much, and she was so efficient, calm and reassuring that I was probably the most relaxed bride in the world and trusted had everything in hand. Between Emma and Ian, the Master of Ceremonies, we felt like we were in the safest hands. The day itself was perfect, everything ran smoothly and all the staff were absolutely delightful. The food was excellent, drinks delicious, and all our guests loved the venue and the atmosphere, and Pippin the sausage dog was the real star of the show. Ian and Emma did a wonderful job of keeping everything running to time and making sure everyone was in the right place at the right time. Emma even made sure that there was a slice of wedding cake waiting for us in the honeymoon suite at the end of the night. Runa was the perfect backdrop for our big day.We knew we wanted our dog to be a part of our wedding and our search for dog-friendly venues led us to The Apartment Group, and to Runa Farm. We booked a tour, bringing Pip the sausage dog with us to get his seal of approval, and fell in love with the wedding chapel, the lovely staff and friendly welcome. Working with the head office team and our wedding coordinator, Emily, was great - if I had a question or an anxiety, the team were an email or a call away to answer it or reassure me. There's nothing more reassuring when making a big decision than other people's endorsement and, when choosing suppliers, everyone we wanted to work with said "Oh we love working with Runa!". No request was too weird or too wild, right down making it possible for me to surprise my husband with a giant pork pie groom's cake on the day. The day before our wedding we met with the on-site wedding manager to run through our whole day. No question was too much, and she was so efficient, calm and reassuring that I was probably the most relaxed bride in the world and trusted had everything in hand. Between Emma and Ian, the Master of Ceremonies, we felt like we were in the safest hands. The day itself was perfect, everything ran smoothly and all the staff were absolutely delightful. The food was excellent, drinks delicious, and all our guests loved the venue and the atmosphere, and Pippin the sausage dog was the real star of the show. Ian and Emma did a wonderful job of keeping everything running to time and making sure everyone was in the right place at the right time. Emma even made sure that there was a slice of wedding cake waiting for us in the honeymoon suite at the end of the night. Runa was the perfect backdrop for our big day.
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Emily and Tom
05/12/2025
Wedding day 7.4.25Wedding day 7.4.25
Runa was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We got engaged knowing we needed to organise a wedding very quickly as my mum had terminal brain cancer and I knew I’d never get married without her there. From the first show round I knew that runa was the absolute perfect place to get married! Within 7 weeks the team helped me plan our dream wedding, they were so understanding about everything, giving me longer to pick my options as by the time we booked we would have been past all the usual deadlines for everything. The night before they let me set up for the wedding day so I had the whole morning free to get ready, I was even able to practice walking down the aisle which added so much fun with my bridesmaids! The entire day was absolutely seamless, all the staff were absolutely amazing I couldn’t fault a single thing! Just as we were about to walk down the aisle my little girl lost her teddy and the wedding manager stopped everything until it was found he was amazing, it added a funny story to the day too! When my husband was flagging at the meal the manager even sent someone to a shop to get him a can of redbull, there was nothing they wouldn’t do!! Again, the night time was just perfect, the moving around the rooms to set up you wouldn’t never even know was happening. The entire venue is decorated to perfection so I only added a few touches! Gorgeous wooden tables and chairs, everything in side and out was beautiful! We had plenty of time to get all the decorations and flowers packed up after breakfast with no rush. My wedding blues were so bad that we ended up booking a family night there for our 2 weeks anniversary and we can’t wait to go back for our 1 year! Unfortunately my mum passed away a few months later, but she had the best day and I’m so glad we have the memories of a perfect day Runa was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We got engaged knowing we needed to organise a wedding very quickly as my mum had terminal brain cancer and I knew I’d never get married without her there. From the first show round I knew that runa was the absolute perfect place to get married! Within 7 weeks the team helped me plan our dream wedding, they were so understanding about everything, giving me longer to pick my options as by the time we booked we would have been past all the usual deadlines for everything. The night before they let me set up for the wedding day so I had the whole morning free to get ready, I was even able to practice walking down the aisle which added so much fun with my bridesmaids! The entire day was absolutely seamless, all the staff were absolutely amazing I couldn’t fault a single thing! Just as we were about to walk down the aisle my little girl lost her teddy and the wedding manager stopped everything until it was found he was amazing, it added a funny story to the day too! When my husband was flagging at the meal the manager even sent someone to a shop to get him a can of redbull, there was nothing they wouldn’t do!! Again, the night time was just perfect, the moving around the rooms to set up you wouldn’t never even know was happening. The entire venue is decorated to perfection so I only added a few touches! Gorgeous wooden tables and chairs, everything in side and out was beautiful! We had plenty of time to get all the decorations and flowers packed up after breakfast with no rush. My wedding blues were so bad that we ended up booking a family night there for our 2 weeks anniversary and we can’t wait to go back for our 1 year! Unfortunately my mum passed away a few months later, but she had the best day and I’m so glad we have the memories of a perfect day
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Kirstie & Chanice
05/12/2025
Wedding 30/09/25Wedding 30/09/25
Wow what an experience. The day was just so special from start to finish we were made to feel like nothing was a hassle and everything just flowed our wedding coordinator for the day was amazing as was the venue and food Wow what an experience. The day was just so special from start to finish we were made to feel like nothing was a hassle and everything just flowed our wedding coordinator for the day was amazing as was the venue and food
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Rebecca & Elliott
04/12/2025
BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!
We had our wedding at Runa Farm and it was just the best day ever, nothing was too much to ask from the team and everything just flowed lovely. I couldn't have asked for anything more! Even the lead up when I had millions of questions (because I'm a control freak 😂) Jenna was always on hand to help confirm details and settled my mind, which meant I didn't have to worry on the day! I would recommend Runa Farm/Apartment Group to anyone who wants the perfect wedding! We had our wedding at Runa Farm and it was just the best day ever, nothing was too much to ask from the team and everything just flowed lovely. I couldn't have asked for anything more! Even the lead up when I had millions of questions (because I'm a control freak 😂) Jenna was always on hand to help confirm details and settled my mind, which meant I didn't have to worry on the day! I would recommend Runa Farm/Apartment Group to anyone who wants the perfect wedding!
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Aimee & Ben
04/12/2025
The perfect venue for usThe perfect venue for us
The venue is so beautiful and relaxing, exactly what we wanted for our wedding day. What made it so much better was being able to have our whole day here. The staff simply couldn’t do enough for us and everything ran really smoothly. The venue is so beautiful and relaxing, exactly what we wanted for our wedding day. What made it so much better was being able to have our whole day here. The staff simply couldn’t do enough for us and everything ran really smoothly.
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Collette & Adam
03/12/2025
Amazing from start to finish!Amazing from start to finish!
What can I say, our wedding at Runa farm was just perfect! The staff went above and beyond from the moment we got there to the moment we left. A big shout out to Jenna, Katherine and Ian who done an exceptional job of helping us throughout the wedding process! So many of our guests could not stop complimenting how amazing the food, drinks and just how beautiful the venue was. I didn’t think it was possible, but the whole day exceeded our expectations. We truly could not have asked for a better wedding day! What can I say, our wedding at Runa farm was just perfect! The staff went above and beyond from the moment we got there to the moment we left. A big shout out to Jenna, Katherine and Ian who done an exceptional job of helping us throughout the wedding process! So many of our guests could not stop complimenting how amazing the food, drinks and just how beautiful the venue was. I didn’t think it was possible, but the whole day exceeded our expectations. We truly could not have asked for a better wedding day!
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Sammy & Chris
03/12/2025
The most magical and amazing day The most magical and amazing day
Our wedding day at Runa Farm was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the atmosphere—rustic, romantic, and beautifully unique. The venue has this perfect blend of laid-back charm and luxury, and every corner feels thoughtfully designed for unforgettable moments. The staff were exceptional from start to finish. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they made the whole day flow seamlessly. Their attention to detail was unbelievable; everything felt effortless, allowing us to simply relax and soak up every second. The chapel was breathtaking, the grounds were stunning for photos, and the reception space felt warm, stylish, and full of character. Our guests are still raving about the food—it was absolutely outstanding, from the canapés right through to the evening bites. What truly made Runa Farm special was the feeling that our day was genuinely ours. The team created an atmosphere full of joy, comfort, and celebration, and we couldn’t have imagined saying “I do” anywhere else. If you’re considering Runa Farm for your wedding, do it. It will exceed every expectation.Our wedding day at Runa Farm was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the atmosphere—rustic, romantic, and beautifully unique. The venue has this perfect blend of laid-back charm and luxury, and every corner feels thoughtfully designed for unforgettable moments. The staff were exceptional from start to finish. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they made the whole day flow seamlessly. Their attention to detail was unbelievable; everything felt effortless, allowing us to simply relax and soak up every second. The chapel was breathtaking, the grounds were stunning for photos, and the reception space felt warm, stylish, and full of character. Our guests are still raving about the food—it was absolutely outstanding, from the canapés right through to the evening bites. What truly made Runa Farm special was the feeling that our day was genuinely ours. The team created an atmosphere full of joy, comfort, and celebration, and we couldn’t have imagined saying “I do” anywhere else. If you’re considering Runa Farm for your wedding, do it. It will exceed every expectation.