Maidens Barn

(143)
£2,250 - £6,800 for Venue Hire
Up to 200
14 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Limited-Time Offers & Deals

Late Availability
Last Minute Dates Available
April - August 2025

Description

Here at Maidens Barn we have the space and facilities to cater for your entire wedding day – from your preparation in the morning to a delicious locally sourced breakfast with your guests the following morning. We are licensed for civil wedding ceremonies inside the stunning Oak Barn and of course, for outdoor weddings in the garden underneath the flowering wedding arbour. You would start your morning in the Granary getting ready with your closest friends & family, we also have a 2nd prep room within the Elm Barn where your partner can get ready. The stunning Oak Barn provides the perfect setting for both intimate weddings as well as larger wedding celebrations, seating up to 200 people if necessary. Chairs can be arranged with 6 on each side of the aisle in a traditional format or in a more relaxed curve if you prefer. The stunningly simple space within the Oak Barn has a high, beamed roof and picture window offers a magnificent space for wedding ceremonies. The numerous French doors open out onto the courtyard allowing the outside, in! Again, this space can be adapted perfectly for intimate weddings or larger wedding ceremonies – the choice is yours. Guests can be seated facing the picture windows in various configurations (depending on your numbers) and all looking out onto the ancient Oak Tree. We have 14 bedrooms in the Hayloft Barn which sleeps up to 29 adults, as well the Honeymoon Cottage for the newlyweds. This is a warm and intimate wedding venue, providing a blank canvas for you to decorate. Rustic arches and terracotta flower pots work well within this space but so do white aisle runners and modern pedestals.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Mercedes
We would love to meet you in person and show you everything Maidens Barn has to offer, please do get in contact to arrange a viewing.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2000
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of Maidens Barn

Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
14
Sleeps No. of People
29
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Water View
Open Flame Permitted

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Maidens Barn

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£2,250 - £6,800
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£56 - £68
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Reviews for Maidens Barn
(143)

Charlotte & Michael
Happy couple married in October
October 2024
Our wedding was the best day ever
We couldn’t fault our wedding day in any way what so ever. We had the best team at maidens barn who helped us along the entire way despite our many emails. From start to finish they have been incredibly helpful and we couldn’t have asked for better!
Rhea & Rich
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
Perfect Venue, Perfect Day
We had a brilliant experience from viewing, to planning, to the day itself. Mercedes, Natalia, Alex & Sam couldn't have been nicer, really put us at ease and no request was too much for them. The venue itself is beautiful, the catering provided by Host was fantastic and all the staff helped to bring together a truly special day. Thanks to all involved! Rhea & Rich.
Rhianna & Brad
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Beautiful Wedding Venue
Maidens Barn was perfect to work with right up to our special day! I knew I wanted to get married here the moment we had our first viewing - I literally fell in love. I loved that the venue is family owned with a small personable team. We worked closely with Mercedes, Sam & Elliot who helped with every detail. They were there at the end of email phone for my endless questions. The venue is beautiful, so bright and open I couldn’t have had a better day.
Chloe & Frank
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
My dream turned into a reality!
Maidens barn is honestly the most perfect venue! My now husband and I went to look at venues and stopped the moment we stepped foot into Maidens barn as it was exactly what we had envisioned for our big day. From the very beginning, the team were absolutely fantastic and so accommodating with what we wanted. The communication was exceptional and they were so quick to respond with any little request or question I had. On the day, Sam and Natalia were so great with setting up and kept communicating with me. Elliot was also fantastic during the evening. All of our guests said they thought the canapés were great and there was plenty of them, along with Prosecco and beer. The wedding breakfast was delicious too. I can’t recommend Maidens Barn enough, the team turned my dream into a reality!
Amy & Billy
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
The most amazing wedding day
We got married at maiden barns on the 14th August! Firstly the venue is stunning!!! They staff are absolutely amazing made us feel at ease made us laugh! All our guests said how amazing everyone was! Thank you again honestly made our dream wedding.
Charlotte & Dan
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
The best day
As soon as we viewed maidens barn we knew it would be where we got married. Our wedding day was truly amazing from start to finish. Communication leading up to our big day was amazing even when I felt like I was bombarding them with my last minute worries/ requests! On the day itself all the staff were amazing and so so helpful. I couldn’t speak more highly of Maidens Barn even if I tried. We loved every minute and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Jess & Luke
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
Perfect day ❤️
Thank you so much for all your help on the day and the lead up to the day. The whole team have been amazing from the start and we couldn't recommend Maidens Barn enough. We had so many compliments on the staff, food and venue and we had the most perfect day.
Kate & Laura
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
MRS&MRS
Wow!! Absolute amazing team at Maidens Barn!! They had everything down to the absolute detail and we honestly can't thank the team enough. Natila was there to make sure that both of us where okay during the morning making sure we had everything we needed (and to keep my Dad in check) Mercedes had all the organising in check putting all our suppliers where they needed to be and also made us feel so comfortable with all the planning we knew she had everything in hand. Elliot was cracking during the evening serving everyone drinks aswell as making sure we had our glasses full and also taking us round to the honeymoon cottage with all our belongings! Can honestly say they where the dream team! Thank you so so much!!
Lauren and Jake
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
Absolutely amazing venue with even better staff!
Our day was absolutely perfect all thanks to the amazing staff at Maidens Barn. Every single one of them was absolutely lovely both in the lead up and on the day, nothing ever felt like too much to ask and no question ever silly. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and we had multiple people tell us that the food and drinks on offer were some of the best wedding options they have ever seen, with much more choice than just the standard sit down meals and buffet evening food it felt like we could really make the day exactly what we wanted - we just wish we could do it all over again!
Georgia & Simon
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
Best day ever!!
The most beautiful and special day which was everything we wished for and more! From our initial viewing of the venue back in July 2023 to the big day in June 2024 we honestly could not fault the staff at Maidens Barn. Sam, Natalia, Elliot, Mercedes & Alex were always on hand for anything we needed, super helpful for any questions we had and just the nicest people! Sam & Natalia made us feel super relaxed on the day and we just knew everything was in hand and the day was going to run smoothly. Shout out to Elliot also who ran the busy bar in the evening & was our transport round to the honeymoon cottage as newlyweds, it was such a nice little touch! We knew instantly this was the venue we wanted to get married at. The venue itself and it's surrounding grounds are absolutely stunning and took our breath away every time we came to visit. It was also a massive bonus that the venue is dog friendly so we could have our fur baby Freddie there with us during the ceremony and drinks reception. It meant the world to us that we could have him there as part of our special day! We honestly cannot recommend Maidens Barn enough! Thank you to the entire team for making our day so amazing! BEST DAY EVER!! Georgia & Simon xx 09.06.2024

Location & Contact Details for Maidens Barn

Wedding Venue Address

Pleshey, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1HU, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Very close to Stansted airport and other main routes. Please search Maidens Barn and find us on maps.

Nearest Town

Great Dunmow

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A120, M11

Nearest Train Station

Chelmsford

Nearest Airport

Stansted Airport
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Maidens Barn?

It would be too hard to pick 1, each wedding is so unique and different - we love them all!

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

Keep calm & always ask for help from us, your suppliers or friends or family. No question is too small or big & we will happily help & reassure you throughout the planning of your wedding day.

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

We love looking in memory boards & engagement shoot picture books.

Describe Maidens Barn in 5 adjectives

Bright, Charming, Warm, Family-run, Special

Where’s the best photo spot at Maidens Barn?

Sunset shots on our hillside or walking through the long grasses

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Maidens Barn?

We have! However secrecy is key!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Duck pancakes

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Freshly made sourdough pizza

What is Maidens Barn most unique feature?

Our Honeymoon Cottage is a peaceful escape for the couple to sleep in on their first married night together, overlooking the lake.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our personal touch and relationships we have with our couples.
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Special OfferBottle of prosecco when staying in the Honeymoon Cottage.