Harefield Barn

Name: Harefield Barn
Address: Shute, Shobrooke, Crediton, EX171BW, GB
Telephone: +447451121404
Price range: £££
Rating: 5

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09/12/2023

Cornfields, orchards, wide open views, giant willow trees, wildflower meadows - you name it, and we're pretty likely to have beautiful day time locations for your photos (OK, I admit - it might be hard to get a sea view from nine miles away!). However, we love it when photographers get creative after dark too, like this beautiful shot of Carina and Matt captured by Matt from I'm not sure how he managed to banish every other guest from the area for a few minutes - but well worth the result!

07/12/2023

I love getting to know couples during their wedding planning journey, and it's particularly special when they choose me to conduct their ceremony.Alex and Si had the most beautiful Christmas ceremony, with the whole day masterminded by Phoebe from .

Twinkling lights and candles create a magical atmosphere for winter weddings and who doesn't love a drink in the cozy bar around the flaming wood burning stove?!

See more gorgeous pictures and read more about their joyous day on our website News page today.

PHOTO: Zac Gibson Photography

05/12/2023

Having taken a long time to choose your bouquet style and picked the perfect florist (in this instance ), it's important that your photographer takes some beautiful images of it early in the day to capture its beauty before it gets a little 'bashed about' during proceedings!Here Mark from has used our rather spectacular horse shoe balls as the perfect foil for the colours and textures of the flowers.

By the way - the horse shoe balls were specially made for us by our son's friend . These were some of the first ones he made, so were created using old horse shoes instead of new ones that some use now. Apparently it was a complete pain to remove all the old bent nails, but I love the fact that the shoes are all different sizes and he's made a thing of beauty out of something that would usually be thrown away - recycling at its best!

PHOTO: Evolve Photo Devon

03/12/2023

Now that's what you call a window!Not only does our huge gable end window ensure the Main Hall is flooded with natural daylight during the day, it looks pretty dramatic lit up at night too.

You can use our colour change wall lights to match your theme, but this spectacular effect was created at Nickey and Jack's wedding by -dj-uk who brought along some of their own uplighters to add to the party atmosphere.

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02/12/2023

Our baby grand piano just proves too tempting for many, so I must say it's in dire need of a tune at the end of the season when so may little hands have been none-too-gentle!However, that's exactly what it's there for - to be played, and enjoyed, and many's the time when I've stood back in amazement, (and quite a bit of jealousy!) when a guest just sits down and makes a rather battered piano sound like the perfect instrument!

A duet stool means that there's room for two to try their hands - or even three, if you squeeze in a flower-girl too!

One of these days, I'll dig out my old music, and start to play again, or better still, move with the times and find a good app to use - does anyone have any recommendations?

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30/11/2023

Just a beautiful reminder that you don't need clear blue skies to make your photos magical!Here Matt from has captured a gorgeous shot of Julie and Lindsay with the start of an amazing sunset reflected in the clouds - so atmospheric and a happy moment frozen in time forever.

28/11/2023

Beautiful Bunting..We've seen some absolutely fabulous bunting over the years - such a pretty way to make the most of the scissor beams in the main hall.

Made from lengths of brightly coloured ribbon, to newspaper, to beautifully hand-crafted by members of the family to match your colour theme - anything goes.

And don't worry, we provide you with an extendable lightweight pole so you can hook it up on the hand forged hooks attached to the beams!

PHOTO: mimosa_photography

26/11/2023

Another beautiful day in July this year (there were some...really!) saw Clarissa and Chris making the most of the outdoors for their ceremony.Their chairs were dressed in the softest of blues with pearl clasps by and these were echoed in the beautiful flowers.

I love this picture of them signing the register in The Clock House - looking at each other, as if to say 'what have we just done'; but they look pretty happy about the decision don't you think?

PHOTO: Interlace Photography

25/11/2023

With a bride from Devon and groom from Yorkshire, the bride's Mum and Dad obviously needed a little help during the toast speeches - and very funny they were too!Even if they have since moved away, many of our couples have a link back to Devon and can't resist choosing this beautiful county for their wedding celebrations.

With our fabulous views over the beautiful rolling hills, Harefield Barn really makes you feel you're right in the heart of Devon. Even if Exeter is just 10 by taxi, it seems a world away; and for those who've never experienced this stunning county before - you're in for a treat!

23/11/2023

Our giant garden games are perfect for keeping your guests entertained at quieter moments during the day, and certainly a big hit with the little ones! PHOTO: Matt - Passion4photos

21/11/2023

20/11/2023

Well that should do it! It's a wrap! After our best ever season full of joyful weddings and fabulous parties, we’re off for a little much needed R&R!🥂

🛫 We’re flying South in the hope of reaching warmer climes, with no plan… and a lot of books (let’s hope they don’t crash the weight limit!)

A big thank you to everyone who has played their part at Harefield Barn in 2023, from the caterers and bar team to the florists and decor experts, with all the cake makers, beauty creators and photo takers along the way. It’s always such a pleasure to see how each couples’ ideas come together with your help and expertise.

We will continue to respond to new enquiries and take bookings for viewings on the 8th, 9th and 10th of December with five daily appointments at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm each day, so if you’d like to reserve one of those slots, just send over a quick email request.

For all other enquiries, the office is now closed until Monday the 11th of December. 😎 🍹⛱️

19/11/2023

"You'll remember me when the west wind movesUpon the fields of barleyYou'll forget the sun in his jealous sky
As we walk in fields of gold"

Such a beautiful portrait of Gemma among our fields of gold!

PS: We have two fabulous dates at this time of year in 2024, so give us a call if you'd like to find out more.

PHOTO: Evolve Photo Devon

18/11/2023

"You can leave your hat on!"When Sam and Beth got married at Harefield Barn on a beautiful sunny day in June, Sam was, quite rightly, extremely proud to be wearing his fire fighter's uniform... including the hat!

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17/11/2023

to our very first full year, when Ellie and Ben had a New Year's Eve wedding that was filled with fun and sparkle with a classy New York vibe.A special extended license meant they could party on until the wee small hours with delicious food from , not forgetting a pretty memorable countdown to 2020!

14/11/2023

Cheers! The historical origins of raising your glasses in a toast seem to be many and varied, but in general toasts are offered at times of celebration or commemoration, hence why they are usually part of your wedding day.

Although customary to offer a special drink for your guests to toast the health of the happy couple during the speeches, whether you stick with tradition or go for another options is completely up to you.

As they are most often served at the end of the meal, it's likely that everyone has just eaten delicious food and probably had the odd glass or two of wine too, so serving a glass of champagne or Prosecco can sometimes just be too much of a good thing. Sadly, this often means that when guests get up from the tables, an awful lot of the toast drinks go do waste.

A great alternative is just to make sure that there is plenty of wine or soft drinks at the table for guests to top up their glasses, and use that instead. After all, it's 'proposing a toast' to the happy couple and the meaning behind that which is important, rather than the drink itself!

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12/11/2023

Yesterday I enjoyed the last of the pears from our pear tree. It wasn't a big crop this year, but somehow that made each and every one more enjoyable! They reminded me of this beautifully simple, yet stylish cake set-up created by Phoebe from during an Autumn styled shoot here at Harefield Barn. It shows that with a few simple props, you can create a really stunning frame, not only to show off your cake, but act as the perfect backdrop for cake-cutting photos.

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10/11/2023

Canapés on the terrace - don't mind if I do!Delicious morsels served alongside your welcome drinks are an ideal way to give your guests a treat whilst your photographer is busy with group shots.

With an endless variety available, it's fun choosing the ones your guests will enjoy and that you love too. And don't worry, you won't miss out, the best caterers will always make sure to keep a special selection back for you to have as soon as you get the chance!

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08/11/2023

Of course, your photographer is there to capture some gorgeous shots of you on your big day, but they're also there for utterly beautiful moments like this!Co-conspirators in the midst of the wildflower meadow...I wonder what they were up to?!

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07/11/2023

Cheese......cake - what's not to love! PHOTO: Gina Bently Wedding Photographer
Catering: Cottage Caterers - who also supplied the cheese!

06/11/2023

On the morning of a wedding our Leveret Suite is the perfect spot for relaxing and getting ready for the day ahead.Complete with a fridge for your fizz, kettle for your coffee, comfortable sofas and even a chaise lounge, there's plenty of space for everyone; and whilst the experts work their magic with hair and make-up, its also a great time to exchange gifts and messages commemorating such a special day.

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04/11/2023

Well in the end, it wasn’t our night at the South West Wedding Awards last night, but what a night it was! It was great to be in a room full of such dedicated professionals, all working hard to make sure that each and every couple has the day of their dreams. Huge congratulations to who won our category and to all the other worthy winners!

31/10/2023

Our last Open House for 2023 is on Saturday the 11th November, when we'll be opening the doors between 10am and 1pm for all our lovely couples who have reserved a date. (No appointment necessary!)

So why not come on over
👨‍🦳👱‍♀️to show members of your family who may not have been,
🥰bring friends who just want to share in your excitement,
👨‍🍳 suppliers who want to look at logistics,
💗or just the two of you with a
a tape measure and mood board to have fun visualising your day and take in the views.

The fire will be lit, and the kettle on the boil - so we look forward to seeing you then.

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If you haven't yet booked with us and would like to have a personal tour to see how your day would look at Harefield Barn - do give us a call, and we'll get something in the diary.

31/10/2023

Just a few more pics from Naomi and Chris’s day!🎃
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31/10/2023

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃

Although their wedding was actually the day before Halloween, Naomi and Chris had the fabulous idea of asking all their guests to bring along a carved pumpkin to decorate the terrace.

The pumpkins were then judged, but although I can’t remember who the winners were, there was some pretty impressive creativity on show, and they looked great all lit up in the evening!

The happy couple also used beautiful mini gourds and stunning florals from for their tables and enjoyed some beautiful autumn sunshine too.

Today is actually our own anniversary, but we were married so long ago that Halloween wasn’t invented! Well of course, it was invented, but it certainly hadn’t become the commercial event that it is today; in fact, when we arrived at our hotel on the evening of the wedding, we were surprised to see a halloween party underway - it hadn’t even occurred to us because they were quite unusual then!

No party for us tonight, but we’re looking forward to a delicious dinner out at the , and perhaps the odd glass of something delicious!

Have a great time, whatever you have planned.

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30/10/2023

Our 2024 All Inclusive Deal is here! It's back by popular demand, and better than ever!

* Exclusive use of Harefield Barn and its grounds on the day of your wedding
* Access to the Barn the afternoon before your wedding to decorate and prepare. �
* Four drinks per adult, tailored to suit your requirements �
* Delicious wedding breakfast consisting of canapés and a two course meal, or a three course �meal, from our highly recommended caterer LAP Food and Bars �
* A choice of evening Food (also provided by LAP Food and Bars) �

All this, for just £9,750 inclusive of VAT, and available on any remaining date in 2024.

Tempted? Just get in touch for more details.

22/10/2023

...and breathe! A little quiet time to yourselves between the wedding breakfast and the evening party can be just what you need. Time to catch your breath and appreciate how everything you've planned has come together. The ceremony's over, the speeches done; just a fabulous evening of dancing and fun ahead!

PHOTO: Wild Blue Photography

21/10/2023

Weddings are often all about being surrounded by your friends and family on such a special day, so on a hot summer's evening, there's nothing quite like relaxing on the lawn with something chilled.Then once you've caught up with everyone's news, it's time to dance the night away, and maybe toast the odd marshmallow around the fire pit - don't you just love a summer wedding!

We have some fabulous summer dates available for 2024, so if you'd like to come and see how your day would work at Harefield Barn, give us a call to arrange a viewing, (and don't forget there's a big saving to be made too, with our special drinks package offer).

PHOTO: Evolve Photography

20/10/2023

Of all the fabulous places we have to take photos, this gorgeous willow tree has to be up there!PHOTO: Catherine Spiller Photography

19/10/2023

Throwback Thursday... As the weather seems to have decided that Autumn and Winter are definitely on the way, we're throwing back to a stunning June wedding in 2019.Cristina and Mike had the most perfect day, with crystal clear views and a wildflower meadow full of daisies... perfect!

PHOTO: Joseph Henderson

16/10/2023

Happy ‘Unofficial’ 2nd Anniversary to Mr and Mrs Palmer!Covid really did mess up Catherine and Ray’s original plans, and after a great deal of bumps along the way, they were legally married with just a few guests whilst restrictions were in place, then once everything was ‘back to normal’ they celebrated all over again on this day in 2021!

The weather was kind, so they had an al fresco ceremony on a beautifully sunny Autumn day, which I was honoured to conduct. It included some beautiful singing from their son and his partner and was followed by the most delicious afternoon tea, a quiz and dancing.

And appropriately… Catherine walked in to Etta James singing ‘At Last’!

15/10/2023

Best Venue Ever!🥰 Well that’s how Kathy and Cheryl described us in their simply fantastic review. It’s totally impossible to summarise it properly, so I’ve added the whole review to the News page on our website, but in a few words…

“This venue is so beautiful…..we knew this was the one”

“The views are incredible…”

“Everyone complimented the venue - even the toilets”🤭

“…supported you as much or as little as you needed”

“Brides, grooms - please consider Harefield Barn…”

“…perfect for all ages”

“… we couldn’t believe how great our day had gone and how much everyone loved it….it was the greatest feeling to have” 🤗

Wow! Thank you both for your gorgeous comments; we try very hard to make sure each and every couple have their best day, and it’s just the ‘greatest feeling’ for us too when that happens!🙏🏼

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12/10/2023

Formally cutting a cake at your wedding is a pretty traditional thing to do, and is said to symbolise the first thing the couple do together, and how they will now be sharing everything as a married couple.Having said that, as with all wedding traditions, anything goes these days. Some couples choose not to have a cake at all, and with others, cutting the cake is a quick moment on the way to their first dance. However, it’s also a great photo opportunity, and (within reason!) we can move your cake to somewhere you can make the most of the moment.
For Fran and James we moved outside for a great fun moment in the evening sunshine!

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Shute, Shobrooke
Crediton
EX171BW

Telephone

+447451121404

Website

http://www.harefieldbarn.co.uk/

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Great to have singing waiters here at Harefield Barn for the first ti@e!

What a day fir a wedding - in October!

Lovely throwback to the very first wedding here at Harefield Barn highlighting just how important chiding the perfect bridesmaids can be! Such happy memories of our daughter’s special day, and stunning shots from @harrera_images

Emma and Dan’s guests having the best time dancing to @aby.music

Great to see the sun this afternoon for drinks and canapés on the terrace!

Watch out for details and a link to your free tickets on Monday!

Fabulous dates available in 2022 and a special offer too! To find out more, just follow this link to the news page of our website... https://www.harefieldbarn.co.uk/news 🥂Happy Tuesday!