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Description
Sandhole Oak Barn is a countryside haven tucked away in the heart of rural Cheshire. With rolling fields, wide-open skies and a peaceful lakeside setting, it feels gloriously remote, yet wonderfully easy for your guests to reach. The whole place is yours exclusively, giving you a bespoke, relaxed celebration that feels like coming home.
The Oak Barn is bright, spacious and beautifully warm in character, with oak beams overhead and picture-perfect views in every direction. Say your vows in the Ceremony Barn with the water shimmering behind you, celebrate in the cosy Dining Barn complete with underfloor heating for snug winter weddings, or choose the magical open-air Clock Tower for a ceremony surrounded by fresh countryside air. With flexible spaces and cosy touches like underfloor heating, the venue suits every season effortlessly. You’ll also enjoy use of the Small Barn, a characterful spot perfect for pre-ceremony gathering, children’s entertainment or late-night relaxing.
Food and drink are a huge part of your day here, and our friendly in-house catering and coordination team are with you from the start to make everything feel effortless. With flexible menus, delicious seasonal dishes and the freedom to shape your meal your way, every bite feels like it's been made just for you. And arriving in spring 2026, Sandy—our olive-green H-Van—brings a whole new flavour to celebrations. This rustic outdoor kitchen adds warmth, theatre and irresistible aromas, serving everything from pre-ceremony drinks to wood-fired pizzas and sizzling BBQ feasts, creating a relaxed, sociable hub for your guests.
Exclusive use also means you have access to our refreshed Dressing Room from 9am, the cosy Shepherd Hut, and all 17 beautifully restored ensuite rooms, sleeping up to 40 guests. With exciting venue updates arriving in early 2026—including a brand-new kitchen, an inviting farmhouse-style Breakfast Room and a lovingly redesigned honeymoon suite—your day will feel even more special.
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Reviews (47)
- MMr & Mrs Proctor15/10/2025AMAZINGAMAZINGFrom start to finish Sandhole staff have been AMAZING. Not only was the venue absolutely stunning, but we were so relieved to be greeted with enthusiasm, genuine curiosity and accommodation to hosting a Hindu ceremony! On the day my family were all compliments for choosing the venue. Memories of our loved ones sitting by the lake having a drink during sunset, watching the swans and cygnets swimming by, is one of my most cherished ones. We can’t thank you enough for all your efforts. From start to finish Sandhole staff have been AMAZING. Not only was the venue absolutely stunning, but we were so relieved to be greeted with enthusiasm, genuine curiosity and accommodation to hosting a Hindu ceremony! On the day my family were all compliments for choosing the venue. Memories of our loved ones sitting by the lake having a drink during sunset, watching the swans and cygnets swimming by, is one of my most cherished ones. We can’t thank you enough for all your efforts.
- NNigel & Teresa15/10/2025A brilliant dayA brilliant dayWe had a brilliant day and evening at the venue. The staff in all the departments were first class. The girl that ran the proceedings for the whole wedding function was very very good and deserves a medal for her control of all aspects of the wedding. The overnight accommodation for our room was excellent. The breakfast was very good and was well presented. We had a brilliant day and evening at the venue. The staff in all the departments were first class. The girl that ran the proceedings for the whole wedding function was very very good and deserves a medal for her control of all aspects of the wedding. The overnight accommodation for our room was excellent. The breakfast was very good and was well presented.
- MMolly and Harrison13/11/2024The best day of our livesThe best day of our livesWhat. A. Day. Sandhole is without a doubt the most stunning wedding venue and I feel so lucky to have had my big day there. Sandhole was the only venue we viewed and fell in love with all of it's charms - we reserved our date there and then and we certainly don't regret it. The staff are so accommodating and the grounds are so beautiful; it will always hold such a special place in our hearts!What. A. Day. Sandhole is without a doubt the most stunning wedding venue and I feel so lucky to have had my big day there. Sandhole was the only venue we viewed and fell in love with all of it's charms - we reserved our date there and then and we certainly don't regret it. The staff are so accommodating and the grounds are so beautiful; it will always hold such a special place in our hearts!
- EEmily04/05/2020We had the most amazing wedding dayWe had the most amazing wedding dayWe had the most amazing wedding day on October 8th at sandhole oak barn. The venue worked perfectly with our theme it looked stunning. Everything went so smoothly from when we first booked our wedding to the end of the wedding. It was the perfect venue and we can't thank you enough! We had the most amazing wedding day on October 8th at sandhole oak barn. The venue worked perfectly with our theme it looked stunning. Everything went so smoothly from when we first booked our wedding to the end of the wedding. It was the perfect venue and we can't thank you enough!
- SSiobahn04/05/2020Every moment of our day was beautiful Every moment of our day was beautifulAs soon as we came to view Sandhole we knew instantly that it was the perfect venue. Every moment of our day was beautiful (even the rain stopped in time for the ceremony!) all of the staff were wonderful and so helpful in the lead up to our wedding, always happy to answer any questions we had. Thank you all so much for helping to make our day so special.As soon as we came to view Sandhole we knew instantly that it was the perfect venue. Every moment of our day was beautiful (even the rain stopped in time for the ceremony!) all of the staff were wonderful and so helpful in the lead up to our wedding, always happy to answer any questions we had. Thank you all so much for helping to make our day so special.
- VVicky04/05/2020It truly was an amazing dayIt truly was an amazing daySandhole Oak Barn, just Wow. Thank you for making our day so special it truly was an amazing day. We are so grateful for all the work that you have done. The compliments are still rolling in from our guests. Everyone had a beautiful day and a great evening. Your all amazing! Again huge thanks from the happy couple.Sandhole Oak Barn, just Wow. Thank you for making our day so special it truly was an amazing day. We are so grateful for all the work that you have done. The compliments are still rolling in from our guests. Everyone had a beautiful day and a great evening. Your all amazing! Again huge thanks from the happy couple.
- JJenny04/05/2020Everything was perfectEverything was perfectWe had our wedding at Sandhole on Tuesday. The venue was beautiful, all the guests complimented on how amazing the venue was. The staff were helpful and friendly. We couldn't have asked for more everything was perfect. Thank you all once again. X We had our wedding at Sandhole on Tuesday. The venue was beautiful, all the guests complimented on how amazing the venue was. The staff were helpful and friendly. We couldn't have asked for more everything was perfect. Thank you all once again. X
- EEmily04/05/2020Amazing venue and staff. Amazing venue and staff.We’d been to view a few different venues for our wedding but none compared to here. The view of the lake was just the icing on the cake for us. We had the perfect wedding day here on 28th August. Amazing venue and staff. Highly recommend to anyone still looking for their perfect location! Can’t wait to pop back on our 1 year anniversaryWe’d been to view a few different venues for our wedding but none compared to here. The view of the lake was just the icing on the cake for us. We had the perfect wedding day here on 28th August. Amazing venue and staff. Highly recommend to anyone still looking for their perfect location! Can’t wait to pop back on our 1 year anniversary
- KKatie and Indie04/05/2020It is the most stunning venueIt is the most stunning venueWe can’t thank Sandhole enough for our truly wonderful wedding on Saturday. It is the most stunning venue, with super helpful staff and all the components together made for a fantastic day. We had so many comments from guests on the venue - and together with Top Table you are a perfect team. Thank you again, Katie and Indie Okulla We can’t thank Sandhole enough for our truly wonderful wedding on Saturday. It is the most stunning venue, with super helpful staff and all the components together made for a fantastic day. We had so many comments from guests on the venue - and together with Top Table you are a perfect team. Thank you again, Katie and Indie Okulla
- HHayley04/05/2020Stunning VenueStunning VenueStunning venue. We had the most amazing wedding day and all of our guests loved Sandhole. Many thanks for your help in the planning of our wedding.Stunning venue. We had the most amazing wedding day and all of our guests loved Sandhole. Many thanks for your help in the planning of our wedding.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
We see so many different styles of weddings because our barn is so versatile, hence its difficult to have a favourite. However, we really love the "family weddings" where everyone is very relaxed & enjoying the extra time they can spend together with the exclusive use & the lovely onsite Sandhole Farm B&B accommodation.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't stress about the small details, your family & friends will remember watching you saying "I do" far longer than the colour of the sashes on your chairs!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We often see a little tipi or bell tent at weddings, with lots of crafts for the children to do, supervised by some lovely ladies - the kids have a wonderful time & their parents can relax knowing they're well looked after & also enjoying the wedding.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Tranquil, bespoke, intimate, rural, idyllic.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
We have a huge range of backdrops for wedding photos, whatever the weather or season, but the one that we (& many of our couples) love the most is by the lake, especially when its complimented by the backdrop of the setting sun.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We've seen lots of celebrity guests at our venue over the years, but the ones that most people remember were the 2 penguin ring bearers waddling down the aisle! They were used to the limelight having starred in various films & seemed to enjoy the wedding just as much as the other guests!
What’s your favourite canapé?
The Rare Angus Beef Crostini Topped with a Spicy Red Onion Chutney has to be one of my favourites, although there are so many lovely options to choose from its very difficult to choose.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
As simple as it is, I love a bacon roll, especially when its premium bacon cooked so its a bit crispy
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our venue is set on the shores of a large private lake - the view is constantly changing throughout the seasons & through the day. Two of my favourite times are in Autumn when the mist is just hanging over the water lit up by the rising sun, & when the oranges, pinks & reds of the setting sun are reflected in the lake & - its a stunning backdrop for wedding photos!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We're a family business & despite having hosted weddings for over 28 years (we were the first farm to offer civil ceremony weddings!), we've remained true to our ethos of putting our couples & their guests first.