This magnificent Grade II listed, thatched barn is in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside where we offer tradition, tranquillity and a totally unique location for your wedding receptions. The barn itself boasts original 400 year old oak beams spanning the width of the building and emphasising the enormous vaulted roof, all adorned with fairy lights. The glazed oak entrance allows light to flood in whilst the slotted windows are all subtly glazed. We have even had a bar built from timbers taken from the roof that needed replacing! To top it all the stunning thatched roof, which keeps the barn cool in the summer, makes this a truly magical venue. Due to the size of the barn, the minimum number of guests would need to be 30 and we can seat up to 100 for the wedding breakfast. Set on a working farm, the Heritage award winning barn is situated beside crops of wheat, beans, lavender, wild flowers and daffodils, all providing a splendid backdrop for photographs, depending on the time of year you visit. Our modern facilities include a fully fitted kitchen, licensed bar and car parking.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Sanchia

I would welcome the opportunity to show you around our barn and assist in any way I can with your wedding. Flexibility is where we stand out from the rest, we will work with you to make your day unique and the envy of your guests.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2014

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Thatch Barn

Wedding Venue Type

Barn

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

100

Reception Capacity

120

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive Use

Disabled Access

Grade I/II Listed Building

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-house Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Alcohol Licence

Pricing for The Thatch Barn

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£3,000

Maximum Price

£4,500

Our prices for the hire of the barn for your wedding day and include setting up the day before and dismantling the day after the wedding.

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Furniture included

External caterers not permitted

Choice of preferred caterers

Wedding coordinator available on the day

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£40

There is a choice of 2 in-house caterers who both offer a huge variety of menus from hog roast, buffet up to formal wedding breakfast as well as evening guest food.

What is included in this pricing:

Menu tasting included

Minimum numbers apply

Cutlery included

Bespoke menu available

Reviews for The Thatch Barn
(34)

Chloe

Happy couple married in August

August 2024

The most magical day!!

I had my wedding at The Thatch Barn a couple of weeks ago and it was the most magical day thanks to Sanchia and her team. The venue was absolutely beautiful and you can decorate it as much or as little as you want and it will still look stunning! Sanchia was absolutely brilliant in the run up to our wedding and on the day. She made us feel so welcome and reassured in every way possible. Sanchia was so helpful and never made us feel like anything was too much trouble. Our guests had the most wonderful day and were so complimentary of the Barn and Sanchia and her team. I could not have wished for a better day at The Thatch Barn! Thank you Sanchia and to everybody at The Thatch Barn!!

Carrie & Ed

Happy couple married in July

July 2024

A stunning venue with exceptional hosts

My now husband and I wanted a venue that felt intimate, rustic and rural and The Thatch Barn ticked all of those boxes. A stones throw from the stunning Holy Cross church, we walked just across the road to the beautiful barn providing a slick transition from service to reception. Sanchia and her team were simply amazing in creating a welcoming atmosphere to us and all of our guests and helped immensely in advising us on schedules for the day and the finer details. Having access to the Barn the day before and after the wedding meant that we had ample time to set up and collect and our needs were fully catered for in terms of table arrangements, decorative features and catering. We cannot recommend The Thatch Barn enough for future couples wanting the perfect venue.

Nick and Beth Selin

Happy couple married in April

April 2024

The most wonderful venue for the most wonderful day!

We booked the Thatch Barn after an open day and from the moment we entered the barn we felt a warm, welcoming vibe from this beautiful barn and its friendly staff. We knew instantly that this was the place for our special day. Sanchia and her team were very helpful with lots of ideas to help us create our perfect day. Despite the very high winds, our day was beautiful and the barn was everything we could have hoped for! Thank you :)

Nick and Beth Selin

Happy couple married in April

April 2024

The most wonderful venue for the most wonderful day!

Glenda

Wedding: April

April 2024

Recommend this beautiful venue many times over!

I would highly recommend this beautiful venue many times over, your selves and your staff were so very polite and helpful in every way possible, so thank you for making Beth and Nicks day so perfect and a day we will always remember and of cause the wind , so thank you all 👏👏

Chelsea & Charlie

Happy couple married in June

November 2023

Our dream wedding day

There are no other words to sum up our wedding day other than absolutely perfect! From start to finish Sanchia and her team were absolutely incredible - nothing was ever a silly question and she helped us so much on every step of the way including the planning process. I can honestly say I was a stress free bride! The Thatch Barn is the most beautiful venue and we can not recommend it enough. From the views, the beautiful barn and the perfect church location across the road (if you're thinking of having a church wedding, this is also ideal!). We had the most relaxed, beautiful wedding day all thanks to The Thatch Barn and could not have asked for anything different. Thank you!!

Kirsty lavender

Happy couple married in April

July 2023

Our special day

I couldnt recommend The Thatch Barn more! Sanchia and the staff go above and beyond to make the day as special as it can be. They organised absolutely everything on the day/evening that we were just left to enjoy ourselves and not give anything a seconds thought. All of the guests had nothing but nice things to say about the friendly bar staff. The barn itself is beautiful it’s everything you can imagine and more. It’s simple, elegant and creates such a romantic relaxed atmosphere. We were given the opportunity to explore the grounds and take some amazing photos which also gave us an opportunity to escape and enjoy some bride and groom time. If we could do it all over again we would in a heartbeat!

Janine and Mark

Happy couple married in August

December 2022

Amazing!

Amazing venue and team Sanchia and the team are fantastic, we had the most amazing wedding day and that wouldn’t have been possible without Sanchia. With Sanchia also being a florist, it took away another thing to worry about. We couldn’t have asked for a better day! Thank you Sanchia and the team at the Thatch Barn!

Evie and Tim

Happy couple married in September

December 2022

The most perfect wedding venue

The most perfect wedding venue From first getting in touch with Sanchia, we felt so welcome. The venue is absolutely beautiful, and has everything you could need for a weather in good or bad weather. You have the freedom to make the venue completely yours! The catering options are brilliant, On the day, Sanchia and the team made all of our guests feel so welcome. Sanchia informally made sure that the day and timings went smoothly, and couldn't have done more to make the day perfect.

Alex and Ashleigh

Happy couple married in October

April 2022

Perfect wedding

Thank you so much for letting us have the perfect wedding at the The Thatch Barn, Sanchia you was amazing and kept the whole day running smoothly! These pictures are just the cherry on top!

Location & Contact Details for The Thatch Barn

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Church Farm, Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6SD, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Ignore Sat Nav, it will take you to Thatchers Close and we are not there! We are opposite the church with a tower and next door to the village hall.

Nearest Town

St neots, huntingdon, st ives, cambridge

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M11, A1, A428, A45

Nearest Train Station

St neots

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Thatch Barn?

Every wedding is special and we take great pride in ensuring everyone has their dream wedding day. This is endorsed by us experiencing our own daughter's wedding at the Barn, so we appreciate both sides of a wedding, as organisers and as guests!

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

It is YOUR day, do exactly as YOU want to.

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

I love to see the touching moments between our couples and their parents, especially during the speeches.

Describe The Thatch Barn in 5 adjectives

Relaxed, Characterful, Informal, Professional, Laid-back,

Where’s the best photo spot at The Thatch Barn?

Fields of wheat, barley, daffodils, lavender garden, bluebell woods and leafy lanes are all available within the grounds of the barn for romantic photos.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Thatch Barn?

Not yet.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Venison with cherry tomato and red onion chutney on balsamic crostini

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Pizza!

What is The Thatch Barn most unique feature?

The vaulted beamed ceilings topped with reed thatch

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are immensely proud of the close relationship we form with our couples, leading up to, and on their Big Day.

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