The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House

The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House Beautiful rustic barn wedding venue on the Somerset/Dorset border. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies. We do not charge corkage. Panoramic country views abound.

The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House is a privately owned rural barn venue for bespoke weddings situated in the beautiful Blackmore Vale on the Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire borders. As the name suggests, the building is a former milking parlour dating from the 1700s. It is built of local stone and so retains it's olde-world rustic charm. The Old Milking Parlour is licensed for weddings by

Somerset County Council. For your convenience and peace of mind we have approved suppliers for bar, catering and marquee hire. Unlike many barn venues, The Old Milking Parlour has all the infrastructure you need already in place and included in the price. There are high quality toilets - Ladies, Gents and Disabled - a bar, a catering kitchen and a 56 vehicle car park. Not to mention a professional quality sound system and a dance floor. There are twenty 6ft tables and 120 chairs included in the hire fee. But if you'd prefer to hire in tables and chairs of a different style, that's just fine. There is a level south facing lawn for chatting and mingling - and plenty of room for a marquee (there is no surcharge for setting up a marquee). Access to the twelve-acre grounds is included in the hire price. There are lawns, woods, a stream, winding paths and sun-dappled glades. If you want a marquee, bouncy castle or even a place to land your helicopter there is plenty of room. You can decorate The Old Milking Parlour in your own taste and style, so presenting a unique experience to your guests. Your personal control of every aspect (including cost) of the big day is assured at The Old Milking Parlour - there are no hidden extras. We even have a selection of wedding props such as milk churns, candelabra and even a carriage (no horse, sorry!) available for photgraphic use at no extra cost. The hire fee includes exclusive use of the venue for a day of setting-up and preparation prior to your big day - so you can enjoy the build up (and maybe even have a few practices to perfect your first dance in private if you wish!). Included in the hire price are two three-hour visits for suppliers such as photographer, florists or caterers in the months prior to your event. Accessibility is no problem at The Old milking Parlour; it is close to the A30 and approximately seven miles south of the A303. The main-line station of Templecombe is about 3 miles away and for those arriving by air, Henstridge Airfield is close by. We'd love to show you around our little slice of paradise. So if you think The Old Milking Parlour might be the place for your perfect day, do please contact us.

When you're the Father  of the Bride....but you're also the drummer in the band... and you totally nail it!What a brilli...
21/11/2025

When you're the Father of the Bride....but you're also the drummer in the band... and you totally nail it!

What a brilliant fun day, L and J, so totally you and with so many deeply personal touches.

Thank you for allowing us to share these precious moments from your wedding day, captured by

L's stunning gown was from in Street

E and T's beautiful April wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House. A really personal and touching c...
19/11/2025

E and T's beautiful April wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House.

A really personal and touching ceremony on the lawn conducted by Ceremonies UK was followed by drinks, canapes and wedding breakfast by our excellent approved caterer

Our approved bar provided a great bar service and , our house DJ provided the soundtrack to a fabulous fun evening.
Evening food was by our approved hog roast supplier somerset_hog_roast

E's dress was from the wonderful

captured these memorable moments

Thank you so very much, E and T, for allowing us to share images from your beautiful and fun wedding day.

18/11/2025

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E and J's wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House.The wedding planning journey with E and J was suc...
14/11/2025

E and J's wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House.

The wedding planning journey with E and J was such fun and their day did not disappoint. And, despite weather warnings of wild winds, they were able to make it down to the Stumpery in our woods for a few moments of quiet togetherness and to toast their marriage before rejoing their guests and continue celebrating.

These beautiful moments were captured by

Thank you, E and J, for choosing us for your wedding day and for allowing us to share these special moments from it.

Moments  from C and M's beautiful wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House, captured by the wonderfu...
13/11/2025

Moments from C and M's beautiful wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House, captured by the wonderful Malthouse Photography .

C and M had their legal wedding ceremony in our private woodland, then on the way back up to the lawn for canapes, their guests formed a fun confetti tunnel on the back paddock.

Our excellent approved caterer Dorset Delights Catering served their delicious wedding breakfast.

Dancing was to our brilliant in house DJ RS Sound and Entertainment and our wonderful approved bar provided their usual impeccable service.

To C and M, thank you for allowing us to share photographs of your fabulous day, we have such fun memories of you and your family and friends.

Dreamy memories of beautiful K and C on their wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House.Gorgeous mome...
08/11/2025

Dreamy memories of beautiful K and C on their wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House.

Gorgeous moments captured by the fabulous Charlotte Sams Photography
K and C had an ' Enchanted Forest' theme running through their wedding dayand dont they look every in the Prince and Princess of an Enchanted Kingdom here?

K's gorgeous dress was from Brides of Dorset

Thank you so much, K and C for allowing us to share such gorgeous moments from your beautiful wedding day.

02/11/2025

Oh, and we include our fabulous house DJ in the price too
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The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House is a privately owned rural D.I.Y. function venue situated in the beautiful Blackmore Vale on the Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire borders. As the name suggests, the building is a former milking parlour dating from the 1700s. It is built of local stone and so retains it's olde-world rustic charm. The Old Milking Parlour is available to hire for wedding receptions, civil partnership celebrations, christening parties and other family occasions. It is also available for seminars and training workshops. There is no corkage or preferred suppliers - which means that when you hire The Old Milking Parlour, you are able to create your own bespoke occasion which is as unique as you are. Unlike many D.I.Y. venues, The Old Milking Parlour has all the infrastructure you need already in place and included in the price. There are high quality toilets - Ladies, Gents and Disabled - a bar and a 56 vehicle car park. Not to mention a professional quality sound system and a dance floor. There are twenty-three 6ft tables and 120 chairs included in the hire fee. But if you'd prefer to hire in tables and chairs of a different style, that's just fine. There is a level south facing lawn for chatting and mingling - and plenty of room for a marquee (there is no surcharge for setting up a marquee). Access to the twelve-acre grounds is included in the hire price. There are lawns, woods, a stream, winding paths and sun-dappled glades. A 2.5 acre field serves as a camping field if required. Panoramic country views abound. If you want yurts, a marquee, bouncy castle or even a place to land your helicopter there is plenty of room. You can decorate The Old Milking Parlour in your own taste and style, so presenting a unique experience to your guests. Your personal control of every aspect (including cost) of the big day is assured at The Old Milking Parlour - there are no hidden extras. The hire fee includes exclusive use of the venue for a day of set-up and preparation prior to your big day - so you can enjoy the build up (and maybe even have a few practices to perfect your first dance in private if you wish!). Included in the hire price are two three-hour visits for suppliers such as photographer, florists or caterers in the months prior to your event. Accessibility is no problem at The Old milking Parlour; it is close to the A30 and approximately seven miles south of the A303. The main-line station of Templecombe is about 3 miles away and for those arriving by air, Henstridge Airfield is close by. We'd love to show you around our little slice of paradise. So if you think The Old Milking Parlour might be the place for your perfect day, do please contact us.