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Luxury Barn

Wedding Venue ONE OF THE MOST ROMANTIC BARN WEDDING VENUES IN SUFFOLK.

AN EXCLUSIVE WEDDING BARN VENUE WITH ACCOMMODATION Our beautiful Grade II listed thatched Barn holds 120 guests for your wedding ceremony and wedding breakfast. Invite all of your loved ones to share your wedding at our country estate. Whether your plans are small and intimate or lavish FOR 40 OF YOUR GUESTS ACCOMMODATED IN 20 BEDROOMS. and grand, Suffolk Weddings are here to make your wedding day unique. Unlike some wedding venues, we allow you

the freedom to create your day exactly the way you want it.

Our weddings offer the exclusive hire of the entire Marsh Farm Estate. At our breathtaking venue, the wedding party

arrive at 2 p.m. the day before the wedding, giving you a whole day to prepare the venue to your preferred theme. White

Dove Barns can cater for both large and small weddings at a range of budgets. Our new barn is perfect for 120 guests

for the wedding breakfast, but can equally suit smaller, more intimate receptions of 50 guests.

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UP TO 120 GUESTS FOR YOUR CIVIL WEDDING CEREMONY Civil Ceremony Barn IN THE GARDEN ROOM OR 178 IN THE GREAT HALL. Our venue is one of the best wedding barns in Suffolk, Our barn has been beautifully designed by a London

notable for it’s beautiful Elizabethan oak timbers and interior design company for weddings and functions.

huge glazed openings that allow light to fill the space. It is The light and airy barn features ancient oak beams that

THE SUFFOLK WEDDING BARN HAS BEEN EXQUISITELY a very special place to have all of your loved ones around have been lovingly restored, contrasted with opulent CONVERTED FOR CIVIL CEREMONIES AND FUNCTIONS. to share your special day. The stunning formal courtyard crystal chandeliers hanging throughout the barn add to is perfect for photographs and a drink after the wedding the luxurious atmosphere. Adjustable colour changing

ceremony, allowing you to enjoy the far reaching views LED lighting enables us to change the mood and suit the

out over the Suffolk countryside. colour theme of your wedding.

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Your Wedding Day

WE AIM TO OFFER YOU THE WEDDING THAT YOU’VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF. OUR WEDDINGS OFFER THE EXCLUSIVE HIRE OF THE ENTIRE ESTATE, The wedding party will depart at 12 p.m. the day after the If your numbers exceed 120 you are welcome to have a THE WEDDING PARTY ARRIVE AT 2 P.M. THE DAY BEFORE wedding allowing you a pleasant morning with family and marquee or Tipi in the grounds taking advantage of the THE WEDDING ALLOWING A WHOLE DAY TO PREPARE friends. With 5 properties to stay at you can extend your stunning views out over the hundred river valley. wedding with close friends and family for up to 3 days.

AND DRESS THE VENUE IN YOUR OWN STYLE AND THEME. Our in-house caterers are on hand to help create a

White Dove Barn is licensed for 120 people seated in the bespoke menu for your wedding breakfast They will

beautiful courtyard room. If you would prefer an outdoor be on hand to coordinate the day down to the minute

ceremony we can offer a ceremony outside in the grounds and create and plan a bespoke menu with you for your

with the official ceremony in the barn. wedding breakfast.

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Accommodation

YOUR FAMILY AND GUESTS WILL ENJOY THE TRANQUILLITY THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO EXTEND YOUR WEDDING AND BEAUTY OF THE SUFFOLK LANDSCAPE. THAN WITH LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATION.

We have accommodation for up to forty guests, all within Choose from a variety of stunning yet quaint properties.

a few steps from one another. Also, there is plenty of From the spacious Marsh Farmhouse, which is the

accommodation within two miles of the venue that perfect choice for inviting your extended family, to the

can accommodate the rest of your wedding party. Pre- picturesque Thatch which is ideal for couples.

arranged taxis could collect and drop off at the venue

throughout the weekend, day or night. Plus, there is a Moreover, the Dovecote Bridal Suite is the perfect place

host of local hotels suiting all budgets and excellent local for the bride and groom to take the time to relax, offering

B&B’s – details on request. a peaceful and tranquil environment after the reception.

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The Bridal Suite PURE LUXURY THE BRIDAL SUITE HAS AN ENORMOUS BEAMED BEDROOM WITH A SUPER KING BED OVERLOOKING THE MANICURED COURTYARD.

THE DOVECOTE BRIDAL SUITE IS A LUXURIOUS, PRIVATE The bridal suite also has a cosy single bedroom for one Kitchen with electric cooker and fridge with freezer AND COMPLETELY SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION. of the bridesmaids to use the night before the wedding. compartment, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and dresser. A PERFECT SETUP TO PAMPER THE BRIDE AND ENOUGH SPACE GROUND FLOOR FOR THE BRIDESMAIDS TO PREPARE FOR HER BIG DAY. Entrance into the living room with sofa, coffee table, A further single bedroom with brass bedstead. writing desk, dining table and chairs. A door to the terrace. Shower room and w.c.

Large double bedroom with a stunning leather studded

Super king size bed, wardrobe with hanging space, full- OUTSIDE length mirror and armchair. French doors to terrace. Terrace with table and chairs plus parking.

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DOVE BARN SLEEPS 10 DOVE BARN OFFERS 5-STAR ACCOMMODATION FOR 10 GUESTS.

Modern kitchen with granite worktops and breakfast bar. A pool table and seating is available beyond the staircase.

THIS GRADE II LISTED THATCHED BARN OFFERS 5-STAR WEDDING Full width south facing windows which may be opened up There are 2 twin and one double bedroom accessed off ACCOMMODATION. WHITE DOVE BARN HAS A SUNTRAP TERRACE in good weather. AGA, dishwasher and microwave. Sitting the main hall. An ensuite shower room is shared by the room with flat screen TV. There is also a speaker system double and one of the twin bedrooms. The second twin AND VIEWS OVER THE MEADOWS OF THE WAVENEY VALLEY. throughout the entertaining areas. Log fire which also bedroom has access to a separate shower room.

serves dining hall.

There are large glazed doors leading onto separate patio

Stairs to first-floor sitting area with fantastic views over areas with a large garden dining table on the south facing

rural Suffolk. Dining Hall with table and chairs for up to kitchen patio. Stairs lead up to the master bedroom which

12 people. Staircase under the vaulted ceiling to master has a lovely ensuite bathroom. There is a smaller double

bedroom and second double bedroom. bedroom with an ensuite shower room.

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MARSH FARMHOUSE SLEEPS 18 MARSH FARMHOUSE OFFERS 5-STAR LUXURY ACCOMMODATION.

The entrance hall from the courtyard garden with FIRST FLOOR THIS GRADE II LISTED FARMHOUSE OFFERS TOP-OF-THE-RANGE a cloakroom off leads to the small and main sitting rooms Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom – this bathroom WEDDING ACCOMMODATION FOR 18 GUESTS. and dining room and stairs to first floor. Small sitting can be used by other guests via a separate door. room with westerly aspect. Dining room with inglenook Three further double bedrooms one with ensuite that can

fireplace and wood burning stove. Main sitting room with also be shared by other guests via a separate door.

sofas, TV and inglenook fireplace with open fire. Stairs to the Second Floor.

Kitchen with 4 oven AGA – fitted with all main appliances. SECOND FLOOR A door to the South Wing accommodation with its own Two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. One

sitting room, dining room and stairs to a double bedroom, double bedroom is a landing bedroom and not separate.

galleried twin bedroom and bathroom. Large bathroom with plenty of natural light.

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Bobby’s Barn SLEEPS 6 SEPARATED FROM THE OWNERS’ PROPERTY, BOBBY’S BARN HAS A SUNTRAP TERRACE AND VIEWS OVER THE MEADOWS.

A SPACIOUS GROUND FLOOR TWIN BEDROOM AND CLOAKROOM An entrance lobby leads to the well-equipped kitchen with to the first floor. A double bedded room with bedside MAKE THIS COTTAGE SUITABLE FOR SOMEONE WITH SLIGHT brick floor and a range cooker. Stripped wooden floors tables and lamps, chest of drawers and wardrobe, TV throughout the ground floor with rugs. The sitting room & DVD, views over the surrounding countryside. A twin MOBILITY PROBLEMS. with log burning stove. bedroom with bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers

A step up takes you to the dining area with large table and hanging space, TV/video. The bathroom has a roll top

and chairs, occasional and serving tables, views over the bath with hand held shower, separate large shower, wash

surrounding meadows. The ground floor cloakroom has a basin, w.c. and heated towel rail.

wash basin and w.c.

A twin bedded room with bedside tables and lamps, chest Outside are two suntrap terraces with a garden table and

of drawers and wardrobe. A broad wooden staircase leads garden chairs.

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The Thatch SLEEPS 3 IDEAL FOR COUPLES WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN AND SLEEPS 3.

From the large suntrap terrace, the doors open directly FIRST FLOOR THIS GRADE II LISTED FARM BUILDING BEAUTIFULLY CONVERTED into the spacious open-plan living area. Well equipped The whole of the first floor has been opened up to expose TO CREATE SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATION. kitchen with dishwasher and all domestic appliances. the attractive ancient beams and allow lots of light to play Dining area with good sized table and chairs. A step up on the attractive wooden floors. At the far end is a double

takes you to the dining area with large table and chairs, bed with bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers and

occasional and serving tables, views over the surrounding hanging hooks. Well separated and partially partitioned

meadows. Spacious sitting area with sofa and chairs, from the double bed area is a single bed with bedside

coffee tables and lamps, attractive cupboards and TV with table and lamp and further chest of drawers.

DVD. A large wet room shower room with wash basin, w,c OUTSIDE and large shower. An attractive narrow wooden staircase There is a terraced area with table and chairs, ideal for al

leads straight up between the old beams. fresco dining. Parking in a private drive for one car.

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WEDDING CATERING

WE CATER FOR BOTH SMALL AND LARGE FUNCTIONS AND FOCUS WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER YOU AN AMAZING ON OUR COUPLES’ INDIVIDUAL TASTE TO CREATE BESPOKE MENUS. AND MOUTH-WATERING CHOICE OF MENUS. The team at White Dove Barns pride themselves on Our chefs have created a selection of bespoke menus

understanding and accommodating special dietary using locally sourced seasonal ingredients. However,

requirements and we are always willing to adapt dishes we can tailor the menu to suit your own personal dietry

to meet the needs of all your guests. requirements and tastes.

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FOR SATELLITE NAVIGATION THE POSTCODE IS: NR34 7TP.

RAIL SERVICE The nearest train station to the venue is At the next roundabout take the 1st exit to Hulver. . Beccles is 4 miles from the venue. You can travel Take the 2nd right hand turning signposted Hulver Road.

direct from London Liverpool Street to Beccles via Greater Travel for ½ mile past the first set of houses.

Anglia Trains, visit GREATER ANGLIA website. Continue past the right hand turning to Warren’s Lane.

After 300 yards you will see a large pond with a fountain

FROM LONDON take the A12 towards chelmsford. and a post and rail fence and a sign for Marsh Farm. Past turnings to , . Turn left into the gravel driveway of Marsh Farm travel

Take the left turn B1127 to Beccles (Heliport). down the right-hand side of the driveway and park beside

Continue through and to Hulver Street. the black barn.

Take the second left signposted Hulver Road.

Continue for ½ mile past the first set of houses. FROM take the A12 towards Ipswich. Continue past the turning to Warren’s lane. Travel through on the A12. Take the right

After 300 yards you will see a large pond with a fountain hand turning B1127 to Beccles (Heliport). Carry on the

and a post and rail fence and a sign for Marsh Farm. B1127 through Henstead and on to Hulver Street.

Turn left into the gravel driveway of Marsh Farm travel

down the right hand side of the driveway and park beside Take the second left signposted Hulver Road.

the black barn. Continue for ½ mile past the first set of houses.

Continue past the turning to Warren’s lane.

FROM NORWICH take the A146 towards Lowestoft. After 300 yards you will see a large pond with a fountain Continue on the A146 past Beccles. Continue straight over and a post and rail fence and a sign for Marsh Farm.

at the roundabout. At the next roundabout Turn left into the gravel driveway of Marsh Farm travel

take the 3rd exit B1127 Copland way signposted to Hulver down the right-hand side of the driveway and park beside

and Henstead. the black barn.

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