We have five 4-metre bell tents at Clifford Barton which can be booked by your guests. There is a camp site next door which can be booked exclusively for guests. Arrangements for this would need to be made directly with Sweet Meadows.

FAQs Archive - Clifford Barton Weddings

Q: Can we use the wood fired hot tub?

Yes, one wood fired hot tub session is included in the wedding package, timing to be agreed in advance (it takes 2+hrs to heat the water to a good temperature).

Q: How many guests can stay at Clifford Barton?

18 guests can stay in cottages (3 cottages), 10 guests can stay in bell tents, 2 guests can stay in an ensuite room and the bride and groom can stay in the Love Nest. In total 32! Plus the adjacent campsite.

Q: Can less mobile guests get to Bridesmere Bridge for the Ceremony?

There is vehicle access to Bridesmere Bridge for those not able to make the scenic walk (c.8mins).

Q: Can we have fireworks?

No, sorry, Clifford Barton is a nature reserve and is surrounded by farmland with livestock so we wouldn't want to impact on the wildlife and farm animals. You are however very welcome to have sparklers and to toast marshmallows around the fire pit.

Q: Can we have a hand tying Ceremony?

Yes you can, although the service would need to be carried out by a Celebrant, rather than a Registrar and so wouldn't be legally binding. If you want to be legally married you would need to get the legal bit done prior to or after the hand tying.

Q: Can we have music for the Ceremony on Bridesmere Bridge?

Yes, a string quartet or solo guitarist can be magical. Alternatively, amplified music can be used (though would need battery power - no mains electricity at the lake).

Q: What if really bad weather prevents a Ceremony on Bridesmere Bridge?

We have 3 sites that are licensed for marriages at Clifford Barton. For indoor options, take you pick from the Corn Barn (open to one side) or Swallow Barn (fully covered).

Q: Can we have a fire pit?

Yes, we can light the fire pit and you and your guests can enjoy a body and soul-warming fire under the stars with free fire wood. Bridesmere, the Meadow (bell tent field) and the Love Nest all have their own fire pits. There's also a large wood-burning stove in Swallow Barn, which can be lit throughout the day to take any chill out of the air, or just in the evening to add to the atmosphere, for which again free wood fuel is provided.

Can we use the wood fired hot tub?

Yes, one wood fired hot tub session is included in [...]

By vicki bloomfield|2019-11-13T16:20:38+00:00November 13th, 2019|0 Comments

How many guests can stay at Clifford Barton?

18 guests can stay in cottages (3 cottages), 10 guests [...]

By vicki bloomfield|2019-11-13T16:13:20+00:00November 13th, 2019|Accommodation|0 Comments

Can less mobile guests get to Bridesmere Bridge for the Ceremony?

There is vehicle access to Bridesmere Bridge for those not [...]

By vicki bloomfield|2019-11-13T17:22:59+00:00November 13th, 2019|Ceremony|0 Comments

Can our guests camp?

We have five 4-metre bell tents at Clifford Barton which [...]

By vicki bloomfield|2019-11-13T16:31:01+00:00November 13th, 2019|Accommodation|0 Comments

Can we have fireworks?

No, sorry, Clifford Barton is a nature reserve and is [...]

By vicki bloomfield|2019-11-13T17:25:43+00:00November 13th, 2019|Evening Entertainment|0 Comments

Can we have a hand tying Ceremony?

Yes you can, although the service would need to be [...]

By vicki bloomfield|2019-11-13T16:27:29+00:00November 13th, 2019|Ceremony|0 Comments

Can we have welcome drinks/nibbles by the lake?

Absolutely, this works really well, particularly straight after the Ceremony [...]

By vicki bloomfield|2019-11-13T17:14:34+00:00November 13th, 2019|Food & Drink|0 Comments

Can we have music for the Ceremony on Bridesmere Bridge?

Yes, a string quartet or solo guitarist can be magical. [...]

By vicki bloomfield|2019-11-13T16:41:32+00:00November 13th, 2019|Ceremony|0 Comments

What if really bad weather prevents a Ceremony on Bridesmere Bridge?

We have 3 sites that are licensed for marriages at [...]

By vicki bloomfield|2019-11-13T17:19:55+00:00November 13th, 2019|Ceremony|0 Comments

Can we have a fire pit?

Yes, we can light the fire pit and you and [...]

By vicki bloomfield|2019-11-13T17:30:08+00:00November 13th, 2019|Accommodation, Evening Entertainment|0 Comments