FAQs
Couples
We would love to show you The Barn at Botley Hill and to learn more about your wedding plans. We offer private viewings of the venue by appointment only. To book please contact us and enquire about our upcoming availability.
The Barn at Botley Hill can seat up to 144 people for a ceremony and reception, seated at long tables. The maximum capacity is reduced a little to around 110 on round tables, depending on the size of the tables.
The capacity for a standing evening reception is 160.
For more detail, do contact us, we will be delighted to discuss the options.
The Oakley Barn and the Gardens are both licenced for civil wedding ceremonies with Surrey County Council.
We believe that food and service are key to an amazing wedding day. That’s why we are proud to work with Jimmy Garcia Catering, who have a commitment to excellence both with the food they serve and the staff they work with.
They are highly recommended, experienced wedding and events caterers who are trusted by us to deliver the highest standard of service, ensuring that your wedding meal is nothing short of spectacular. They’ll work closely with you, helping to design a menu that perfectly matches your vision.
Feel free to reach out to them directly to discuss your plans and let them know you’ve chosen to celebrate at The Barn at Botley Hill. Alternatively, we’re more than happy to make an introduction.
Please note, we do not allow outside catering or caterers who are not on our approved list. This ensures that your dining experience is always of the highest quality and aligns with the impeccable service we promise.
We have a comprehensive list of suppliers that we know and love for things such as floristry, music and photography etc. There is a lot to be said for using suppliers who know the venue, but there is no obligation for you to use them and we are happy to work with your chosen team. If you wish to use your own suppliers, please make sure they have public liability insurance of at least £5m. Please refer to our full terms and conditions, which explain your responsibility for all suppliers who require access to the venue, including photographers, florists and musicians.
All drinks come via The Barn at Botley Hill; we do not offer a self-supply option.
We import wines from Europe and South Africa as well as working with local independent drink companies. All our couples are offered a complimentary wine tasting before their wedding to select their wines – a really great part of the wedding planning. To learn more please speak to our team for details or see our Blog Post on the wine tastings.
Please take a look at our prices on the Price List page here.
The venue hire fee includes:
- Exclusive use of The Main Barn, The Baby Barn, and The Oakley Barn
- The Hayloft prep space, with a private bathroom and ample space for dressing and hair and makeup, from 9am – 6pm
- The decking, extensive gardens, and wooden gazebo
- Outdoor furniture with fairy lights and a wood burner
- Our bespoke farmhouse tables, made from reclaimed wood, and chairs
- Beautiful, curated lounge furniture in the Baby Barn
- An easel for your table plan, rustic barrel for the cake stand, and a card box
- Candles for the Oakley Barn and Baby Barn
- PA system and microphone in all three barns for background music, ceremony, and speeches
- Heating and cleaning
- Parking
- A staffed and fully stocked evening bar with a minimum spend of £1,000
Last but very much not least, you have the invaluable support of our experienced wedding and events team who are always on hand to offer advice and help throughout the run-up and on the day itself.
Please follow this link to our guide to Booking your wedding at The Barn at Botley Hill.
All terms and conditions relevant to The Barn at Botley Hill can be found here.
Guests
Our three luxury shepherd huts are available for £150 each a night. Please contact the team for availability.
The Farmhouse accommodation availability and rates can be found here: Botley Hill Farmhouse, Warlingham | Rooms
For other local hotels, B&Bs, and house rentals, take a look at some local accommodation options.
The Barn at Botley Hill is easy to reach by road or rail. If you are driving, we don’t recommend using the postcode as it isn’t unique to the venue.
Travel information and local taxi numbers can be found here.
We do recommend pre-booking taxis for the end of the evening.
There is a free car park onsite with adequate space for all guests. Cars can be left overnight, at the owner’s risk, and must be collected by 10.30am the following morning.
The car park is locked overnight and won’t be accessible again until 7.45am.
The Barn at Botley Hill is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible bathroom in the Baby Barn. Guests can be dropped at the door and cars then parked at the main car park if needed.
If you need any assistance or a quiet space throughout the day, please let the office team know and they will be happy to help.
If you are attending a wedding or event, please let your hosts know of any dietary requirements or allergies in advance.