If there’s one thing we’ve learned from years of weddings at Ash Barton, it’s this: no two days ever feel the same. Maybe it’s the ever-changing Devon light. Maybe it’s the house, which seems to take on a new personality with every season. Or maybe it’s the couples who each bring their own energy, their own story, their own kind of magic.

Whether you’re planning a spring garden celebration, a summer festival-style weekend, a cosy autumn gathering or a candlelit winter wedding, Ash Barton gives you the freedom (and the space) to make it your own. At Ash Barton, we don’t do rules; if you can dream it (and it won’t set the place on fire), you can probably do it.

Here’s a glimpse of what each season has to offer.

Spring: Fresh Blooms and New Beginnings

There’s something special about saying I do just as the world is waking up. Spring at Ash Barton is all about soft light, fresh air, and the smell of wildflowers drifting through the gardens.

The estate grounds burst into colour, everything from the wisteria and blossom trees to the wild meadows and hidden corners of the courtyard. Ceremonies in the Secret Garden feel romantic and intimate, surrounded by new blooms and birdsong.

What to expect:

• Fresh, bright backdrops for your photos (and plenty of natural confetti!)

• Perfect temperatures for outdoor ceremonies and lawn games

• A chance to bring the season indoors with pastel flowers and locally grown décor

Top tip: Spring can still be a little unpredictable in Devon, so keep the Big Barn on standby as your weatherproof backup.

Lysette & David, photographed by Jay Stone

Summer: Endless Days and Festival Feels

Summer weddings at Ash Barton are what dreams are made of. Long golden evenings, barefoot dancing, and laughter echoing across the lawn are all possible.

Many couples take advantage of the estate’s huge outdoor spaces for everything from tipis and bell tents to food trucks and acoustic sets under the stars. The sunsets here are spectacular, and those dusky post-dinner portraits by the lake? Unreal.

What to expect:

• Outdoor ceremonies with sweeping countryside views

• Al fresco dining and drinks in the courtyard

• Firepits, festoon lights and late-night music in the barn

Top tip: The sun sets perfectly over the meadow so time your couple photos for golden hour and you’ll thank yourself forever.

Autumn: Warm Colours and Cosy Corners

Autumn brings a slower rhythm to Ash Barton. The trees turn gold and amber, the evenings draw in, and the house itself feels even more inviting.

It’s the perfect time for a relaxed, weekend-long celebration. Think candlelit feasts in the barn, roaring fires in the house, and guests tucked into every room with a glass of mulled wine in hand.

What to expect:

• A naturally warm, rustic palette that needs little extra styling

• Dramatic photos among the turning leaves

• A cosy atmosphere that lends itself to hearty menus and rich textures

Top tip: Use the barn’s fairy lights and draped fabric to create that romantic glow, which works beautifully with autumn’s colours.

Alicia & Ben, photographed by Cat Stephens

Winter: Candlelight and Celebration

When winter rolls in, Ash Barton transforms into something out of a storybook. The house glows, the barn sparkles, and the estate feels like your very own countryside hideaway.

Couples often choose indoor ceremonies in the Threshing Barn or the old chapel, followed by fireside feasts and dancing long into the night. It’s warm, it’s festive, and it feels wonderfully private, almost like the world outside has stopped just for you.

What to expect:

• The magic of candlelight and fairy lights everywhere you look

• Cosy indoor spaces perfect for intimate celebrations

• The chance to go all-out on styling: velvet, greenery, gold tones, you name it

Top tip: Encourage your guests to make a weekend of it. With so much room to stay on-site, no one has to brave the cold drive home.

Helen & Matt, photographed by Luna Weddings

One Venue. Four Completely Different Experiences

That’s the beauty of Ash Barton. It adapts to you and to the season. Every corner offers something different, whether it’s the Secret Garden in bloom or the Big Barn twinkling with winter lights.

So whenever you choose to get married here, you can be sure of one thing: it’ll feel like it was made for you, exactly as it is.