County Antrim

Ballyclare

Breckenhill

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Price: £900 – £2,100

Guests: 140

Deals available: 1

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Description

Breckenhill is an exclusive-use private barn venue to hire for your wedding. Ideal for the creative bride and groom who wish to make their day unique in their own special way. Basically, you hire the venue, then add your choice of caterers, decor company, florist, music and DJ, etc. On enquiry, we will send you a list of our Recommended Suppliers, along with our price list and Terms and Conditions. We have a number of options for the ceremony, depending on your number of guests, and the weather! They include: Upstairs in the Stone barn: Seats up to 80 Downstairs in the Stone barn: Seats up to 30 The Green Barn: can hold 220 although we only have 150 chairs! Drawing Room in the Georgian house: Seats up to 25 Garden (various areas): any number of guests, but remember they need to be able to be accommodated for the meal as well Reception: This can be held in any of the areas mentioned. For smaller weddings the Stone Barn can accomodate up to 80 and you can use the downstairs and patio garden for the early part of the day such as for a Champagne reception and then you can move upstairs for the meal and evening's entertainment. The upstairs room can be changed from ceremony to dining area very quickly. For larger weddings the Green barn with the associated conservatory and bar area has a greater capacity can also be used for a more informal style of dining, and later on for dancing. This barn seats up to around 140, at our rustic wooden trestle tables. We have an Entertainment Licence that allows for 220 in the Green Barn finishing at 1am and we request that guests have all departed by 1.30am. We can now also offer accommodation in lovely bell tents - glamp on site! Yippee Tents have joined up with us to provide the tents and have various price brackets from £220 for a basic 4-bed (lovely air beds) tent to a luxury furnished tent for the bride and groom.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Henrietta

If you are looking for an exclusive-use, private and rather quirky wedding venue, that you can make your own for the whole day, Breckenhill fits that bill!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2008

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Breckenhill

Wedding Venue Type

Barn / Farm

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

140

Reception Capacity

220

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available

Fireworks permitted

Wedding license

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted

Water view

Landscaped gardens

Exclusive use

Marquee permitted

Pet friendly

Disabled access

On-site parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

Wedding Catering

External catering permitted

No corkage charge for own alcohol

Pricing for Breckenhill

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£900.00 – £2,100.00

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What's Included?

Furniture included

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Choice of preferred caterers

Price includes venue hire, tables, chairs, event manager, glasses, cutlery and plates (up to about 100).

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Reviews (27)

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Emily and Rónán
20/01/2020
Autumn wedding at the perfect venue. Autumn wedding at the perfect venue.
We got married in September 2019 and it was such a great day. Breckenhill was perfect for us as we wanted to put so much of our own personality into the decor, the food and drink and have the freedom to do that. The location was beautiful and Henrietta and David were so helpful on the day! So many people said how wonderful it was to have different areas to be in throughout the day. Guests loved the football table and the outdoor games. We used Root Soup as our caterer and people brought their own drinks. The bar staff were brilliant and so professional. If you want a wedding with character and something people will remember- this is a great venue for that. We got married in September 2019 and it was such a great day. Breckenhill was perfect for us as we wanted to put so much of our own personality into the decor, the food and drink and have the freedom to do that. The location was beautiful and Henrietta and David were so helpful on the day! So many people said how wonderful it was to have different areas to be in throughout the day. Guests loved the football table and the outdoor games. We used Root Soup as our caterer and people brought their own drinks. The bar staff were brilliant and so professional. If you want a wedding with character and something people will remember- this is a great venue for that.
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Emma and Patrick
10/08/2019
Thank you for a wonderful wedding!Thank you for a wonderful wedding!
We had our wedding reception at Breckenhill last Saturday and we cannot recommend them enough. Henrietta and David have been so helpful throughout the planning process. We live in England and they made planning from afar stress free. All emails were replied to very quickly! On the day, both Henrietta and David were very calm and had everything under control. Guests loved the archery and the outdoor games. They also commented on the beautiful grounds. We wouldn't change anything about the day and that's largely due to Henrietta and David's help and professionalism. We highly recommend! We had our wedding reception at Breckenhill last Saturday and we cannot recommend them enough. Henrietta and David have been so helpful throughout the planning process. We live in England and they made planning from afar stress free. All emails were replied to very quickly! On the day, both Henrietta and David were very calm and had everything under control. Guests loved the archery and the outdoor games. They also commented on the beautiful grounds. We wouldn't change anything about the day and that's largely due to Henrietta and David's help and professionalism. We highly recommend!
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Clare and Gareth
20/06/2019
Lovely and relaxed wedding venueLovely and relaxed wedding venue
We got married here in May 2019 and had an amazing day! We wanted it to be relaxed and fun, and we were able to choose exactly what we wanted without being tied to a wedding package like other venues. We opted for a hog roast and guests brought their own drinks. The barn was beautiful and the owners rented us extra decorations for a very reasonable price. Henrietta and David were so helpful, and on the day they made sure that everything ran smoothly so we were free to relax. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Breckenhill to anyone who is looking for something a bit different. We got married here in May 2019 and had an amazing day! We wanted it to be relaxed and fun, and we were able to choose exactly what we wanted without being tied to a wedding package like other venues. We opted for a hog roast and guests brought their own drinks. The barn was beautiful and the owners rented us extra decorations for a very reasonable price. Henrietta and David were so helpful, and on the day they made sure that everything ran smoothly so we were free to relax. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Breckenhill to anyone who is looking for something a bit different.
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Heather and Paul
14/11/2018
Perfect dayPerfect day
David and Henrietta left no stone unturned in making sure we had everything we needed. Having the venue to ourselves was great as we were able to really relax and enjoy our wedding with our friends and familyDavid and Henrietta left no stone unturned in making sure we had everything we needed. Having the venue to ourselves was great as we were able to really relax and enjoy our wedding with our friends and family
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Paul & Karen Moore
14/11/2018
Amazing venue!Amazing venue!
We had our wedding here in June 2018 and were absolutely delighted with Breckenhill. Henrietta and David were always helpful and could not have been more accommodating - especially getting back so promptly to our numerous e-mails! We had been a bit dubious about having to sort all the details ourselves but Henrietta has a list of recommendations who have been well tried and tested and while it is not obligatory to use people off this list it made the 'do-it-yourself' wedding so much easier. Also Henrietta is always on hand for advice when it is wanted. The venue is beautiful and is everything you could want for a perfect wedding . It lends itself to a very relaxed occasion and our guests are still talking about the fantastic day we all had. We would have no hesitation in recommending this venue - top class.We had our wedding here in June 2018 and were absolutely delighted with Breckenhill. Henrietta and David were always helpful and could not have been more accommodating - especially getting back so promptly to our numerous e-mails! We had been a bit dubious about having to sort all the details ourselves but Henrietta has a list of recommendations who have been well tried and tested and while it is not obligatory to use people off this list it made the 'do-it-yourself' wedding so much easier. Also Henrietta is always on hand for advice when it is wanted. The venue is beautiful and is everything you could want for a perfect wedding . It lends itself to a very relaxed occasion and our guests are still talking about the fantastic day we all had. We would have no hesitation in recommending this venue - top class.
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Mr and Mrs McNeill
12/11/2018
Relaxed, casual and oh so pretty!Relaxed, casual and oh so pretty!
We had our wedding here in August 18 and it was the most fabulous day ever. It was everything we wanted it to be. We wanted a totally chilled out day, with lots of food, drinks and laughs with our family and friends. David and Henrietta are completely flexible and helpful with anything you need/want. The venue has so much character and the different spaces mean you can create any mood you want. Loved it!We had our wedding here in August 18 and it was the most fabulous day ever. It was everything we wanted it to be. We wanted a totally chilled out day, with lots of food, drinks and laughs with our family and friends. David and Henrietta are completely flexible and helpful with anything you need/want. The venue has so much character and the different spaces mean you can create any mood you want. Loved it!
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Louise and Michael O'Boyle
12/11/2018
The best day of our lives! The best day of our lives!
We were looking for a beautiful venue that would allow us to have a super relaxed day but also provide activities for our guests to remember. From the initial contact Henrietta was so helpful and went above and beyond to help us create our perfect wedding. The grounds are stunning, the atmosphere is relaxed and we were able to have archery after the ceremony for our guests to have a bit of craic. We brought our own food and wine which the venue staff dished out flawlessly. A breath taking venue and all staff were amazing. We were looking for a beautiful venue that would allow us to have a super relaxed day but also provide activities for our guests to remember. From the initial contact Henrietta was so helpful and went above and beyond to help us create our perfect wedding. The grounds are stunning, the atmosphere is relaxed and we were able to have archery after the ceremony for our guests to have a bit of craic. We brought our own food and wine which the venue staff dished out flawlessly. A breath taking venue and all staff were amazing.
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Natalie Smith
12/11/2018
Most perfect wedding venue Most perfect wedding venue
We got married here in September and it was even more perfect than we ever could have imagined ! We were able to make the venue everything we wanted and add all our own rustic decorations. Henrietta was fantastic in the run up to the wedding and answered any questions I had. Our guests are still commenting on how memorable a day they had and how peaceful and scenic the venue was! Perfect location and the perfect wedding venue !! We got married here in September and it was even more perfect than we ever could have imagined ! We were able to make the venue everything we wanted and add all our own rustic decorations. Henrietta was fantastic in the run up to the wedding and answered any questions I had. Our guests are still commenting on how memorable a day they had and how peaceful and scenic the venue was! Perfect location and the perfect wedding venue !!
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Bryan and Helen
12/11/2018
What can I say...awesomeWhat can I say...awesome
David and Henrietta are just wonderful people who made our wedding planning so hassle free. The venue itself is so picturesque and I couldn't have imagined having our wedding anywhere else. The rustic barn is wonderful and the garden made for a beautiful place to say our vows. And as for the glamp site, perfect place to unwind the next day with friends and family. Check this place it you won't be disappointedDavid and Henrietta are just wonderful people who made our wedding planning so hassle free. The venue itself is so picturesque and I couldn't have imagined having our wedding anywhere else. The rustic barn is wonderful and the garden made for a beautiful place to say our vows. And as for the glamp site, perfect place to unwind the next day with friends and family. Check this place it you won't be disappointed
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Charis and Colin Doak
27/06/2016
A truly perfect day!A truly perfect day!
Thank you both so much again for everything we all had a truly perfect day!Thank you both so much again for everything we all had a truly perfect day!

Location & Contact Details for Breckenhill

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Wedding Venue Address

Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Directions are on the website. Satnavs are not always reliable but Google Maps is accurate. We are 30 minutes from Belfast, 15 from Ballymena and about 20 from Larne.

Nearest Town

Ballyclare

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Nearest Train Station

Ballymena

Nearest Airport

Belfast International

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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

Impossible to choose the best wedding, but we loved the fancy dress wedding, where the groom planned everything himself from when the 150 guests arrived on a bus, champagne reception at the bridge on the drive, playbus and petting zoo for the kids, hog roast, mobile pizza wagon, ice cream van, outdoor activities, archery, and more, more, more!

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't stress about the little things, no-one else will notice!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We loved the arch of oars at the ceremony for the couple who love rowing!

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Quirky, fun, flexible, private, pretty.

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

In the gardens - but so many different spots to choose from! The stone walls are also popular.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Roast beef in a mini Yorkshire pudding, with horseradish

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Chip van

What is your venue's most unique feature?

Flexibility and versatility

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our friendly and professional service.

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