Latest news and updates from Sandhole Oak Barn

We’re always looking for ways to make weddings at Sandhole Oak Barn even more memorable.

This year has already seen some big changes at Sandhole, with more on the way!

We’ve updated four of our key spaces – the Kitchen, our guest accommodation Breakfast Room, The Dressing Room, and The Granary Cottage. Each has been carefully considered to enhance your day from start to finish, with comfort, atmosphere, and those all-important little details at the heart of every change.

Plus, we’ve introduced Sandy, our purpose-built food truck! This new outdoor kitchen serves delicious food and drink options in a relaxed and social setting.

Read on to find out more about each of our exciting developments.

Shepherds Bar

A woodland welcome

Plans are underway at Sandhole to transform our Shepherd’s Hut into the Shepherd’s Bar. Tucked among silver birch and rowan trees with views across the lake, it will offer guests another outdoor spot to gather and raise a glass.

Previously used as a preparation space, we always felt the hut was made for something livelier. Separate preparation rooms in the main building are still available, so you and your partner each have somewhere calm and spacious to get ready.

When it opens, the Shepherd’s Bar will be the first stop for your guests, welcoming them with a drink the moment they arrive. As day turns to night, the bar will reopen, creating a relaxed, sociable space for conversation and celebration.

Keep an eye on our socials to see this exciting chapter unfold!

Introducing Sandy, the food truck

Meet Sandy, our brand-new outdoor kitchen and the latest addition to life at Sandhole. This beautiful, purpose-built food truck brings all the charm of the countryside and the buzz of modern food theatre. Painted cream and dressed with rustic bistro furniture and planters, Sandy fits seamlessly into our lakeside setting. She’ll make the perfect backdrop for wood-fired pizzas, sizzling BBQ favourites and pre-ceremony drinks in the open air.

If you’re looking for something a little different for your wedding day, you’ll love the relaxed, festival-style atmosphere Sandy brings. Relaxed yet refined, full of energy, flavour and that irresistible ‘wow’ factor, she really does have it all! From live cooking to laid-back mingling beneath the sky, Sandy transforms dining into a sensory experience – authentic, sociable, and unmistakably Sandhole.

The Dressing Room

Prepare in style

The morning of your wedding should be a calming, tranquil experience surrounded by your loved ones. That’s why The Dressing Room has been completely reimagined to bring a stronger sense of peace and serenity.

This new-look space is filled with natural light and styled with gorgeous new furniture and furnishings, creating a serene, elegant atmosphere. Every detail has been chosen to keep the space both practical and tranquil, creating the perfect backdrop for those all-important pre-ceremony moments.

It’s a setting that not only supports the flow of your day but also photographs beautifully, giving you memories to treasure long after the moment has passed.

Food & Drink

We’ve brought catering in-house

At the start of 2026, a new era of food and drink at Sandhole began. We brought our catering in-house, with an incredible local team who are highly experienced in creating wedding and event menus. To support this change, we installed a brand-new, state-of-the-art kitchen. This means we’ll now be preparing everything on site, using the freshest, most flavourful British produce. You can work with our team to design a menu that perfectly reflects your vision and personalities with expert help and advice along the way.

Granary Cottage

Your wedding night retreat

When your wedding day draws to a close, what could be better than spending the night in a private, cosy hideaway that’s just a few steps away from the celebrations? We’ve recently transformed The Granary Cottage, our honeymoon suite, into an even more luxurious retreat for newlyweds.

We’ve enhanced the space with a soft, neutral palette and thoughtful touches that create an elegant, restful atmosphere, including a cosy living room that offers the perfect place to unwind together. The result is a private haven where you can relax, reflect, and savour your first night as newlyweds in comfort and style.

The Breakfast Room

Levelling up the morning after

The last impression of your wedding is just as important as the first. That’s why we’ve redesigned the Breakfast Room into a space that feels sociable, welcoming and full of farmhouse charm. Banquet-style tables make it easy for families and friends to come together one last time, while rustic touches like wooden display tables and country-inspired artwork create a homely, relaxed atmosphere.

We want you to feel reassured that your loved ones will leave Sandhole with warm memories, smiles, and perhaps even a few final photos in a space that feels as charming as the rest of
the venue.