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The Shepherd’s Hut at Sandhole Oak Barn

While our Dressing Room is the perfect space for you to prepare for your wedding day… what about your partner? Introducing our second preparation space, the stylish new Shepherd’s Hut at Sandhole Oak Barn.

For some time now, we’ve felt a little sorry for the partner of the bride or groom at Sandhole Oak Barn who doesn’t get to prepare for the day in our beautiful Dressing Room. After all, everyone deserves some space to relax on the morning of their big day!

With that in mind, 2019 has seen the addition of a traditionally designed Shepherd’s Hut. Built by a talented local craftsman, it is perfectly positioned in a tranquil space by the lake and set away from our Dressing Room, so there’s no chance of bumping into your partner before your ‘I do’ moment.

The shepherds hut wedding preparation room at Sandhole Oak Barn in Cheshire

Clad with larch timber and reached along a bark footpath, the hut blends beautifully into its natural surroundings. Inside, you’ll find a bar, stools, a fridge, bucket chairs and a full length mirror as well as a separate loo, Wi-Fi and French doors opening out on to the lake. It’s cosy but expertly designed, offering space for four people to get ready before the ceremony.

The breakfast bar and stools in the Shepherds hut at Sandhole Oak Barn wedding venue in Cheshire

Comfy tub chairs and fridge in the shepherds hut partner preparation room at Sandhole Oak Barn

Put simply, it’s a fantastic space for your partner to relax with his or her attendants. Toast the day ahead with a beer or a glass of fizz, enjoy the view and the tranquil setting and wander over to the Oak Barn or the Clock Tower for your ceremony.

The cool groomsmen apply the finishing touches to their look in the Shepherds Hut preparation room at Sandhole Oak Barn

And, while the Shepherd’s Hut is closed for the rest of the day, it does make a rather pretty backdrop for your photographs.

If you have yet to visit Sandhole Oak Barn, we would love to show you all we have to offer. Simply call our friendly team on 01260 540007/01260 224215 or contact us online.

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“WOW!! The venue was everything we could ever have hope for. Everything was perfect. Thank you for all your help and support in the build up to our big day and for being so accommodating. A day full of memories that we will cherish forever.”

Sara & Jack – October 2023

“We had the best day ever at your amazing venue. Thank you to all of the team who were so efficient and helpful. We wish we could do it all again.”

Amy & Matt – Sept 2023

“Thank you so much for making our special day so perfect. We had the most magical day and every detail was exactly right. We really cannot thank you enough.”

Mr & Mrs Ridgway – Sept 2023

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