The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House

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The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House 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.

📍Beautiful rustic barn wedding venue on the Somerset/Dorset border.
❤️Licensed for Civil Ceremonies.
🌳Couples can marry in The Old Milking Parlour itself, or in fine weather on the lawn under the apple trees or in a dappled glade in our private woods 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. 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. We do not charge corkage. 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. Panoramic country views abound. 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.

Taking a little time away from the wedding day hubbub to have a walk in the woods, breathe out and be completely in the ...
23/10/2026

Taking a little time away from the wedding day hubbub to have a walk in the woods, breathe out and be completely in the moment...S and B captured in their golden hour bliss by the ever fabulous
S's hair and make up was by the lovely Blushing Brides Hairstyling & Make up

All the rustic wedding day romance from R and M.Yesterday we had such a treat, the fabulous Katy Brothers Wedding Photog...
20/10/2026

All the rustic wedding day romance from R and M.

Yesterday we had such a treat, the fabulous Katy Brothers Wedding Photography sent us the gallery from R and M's gorgeous Cavokay wedding day and we spent a very happy hour reliving their day.

I'm an absolute sucker for wedding portraits and this is one of my favourite images, which was photographed in Tracy Woods.

To R and M, thank you for choosing Cavokay for your wedding and thank you so much for permission to share your day here, it was so fun being with you on your wedding journey and seeing all your plans come to fruition. We wish you and your family every future happiness. ~ Colin and Lou

R and M's little white book:
Wedding venue: The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House
Photography: Katy Brothers Wedding Photography
Dress: and
Make up:

With apologies to Katy Brothers for the Meta crop

Lighting up your Friday with the smiles of E and D as they emerge as newly weds from our woodland wedding ceremony glade...
16/10/2026

Lighting up your Friday with the smiles of E and D as they emerge as newly weds from our woodland wedding ceremony glade.

Such a gorgeous day in every way.

Thank you, E and D, for choosing Cavokay for your wedding day and for the beautiful memories, and for allowing us to share them here.

Photography was by .photography and E's make up was by Kitty Line Makeup Artistry



Arrivals drinks and canapes on the lawn after S and B's very moving woodland wedding ceremony here at Cavokay. Such a lo...
14/10/2026

Arrivals drinks and canapes on the lawn after S and B's very moving woodland wedding ceremony here at Cavokay.

Such a lovely part of the day, everyone was relaxed after the ceremony, guests got to chat to each other and congratulate S and B.

S and B put a huge amount of thought into ensuring their guests' comfort throughout the day: There was fantastic food from our amazing approved caterer Paxton & Brown Caterers and as usual our wonderful approved bar supplier did a fabulous job.

supplied the lovely marquee on the lawn which was the perfect shady spot for our table football as well as S and B's photobooth and their live wedding illustrator (more of whom in a future post). On the lawn more fun was had with our tug of war and Jenga.

And can we take a moment for how beautiful bride S looks? Her hair and make up was by the lovely

S and B, it was a privilege to host your beautiful wedding day here at Cavokay and we are grateful to you for allowing us to share these gorgeous images by the wonderful which so perfectly capture the feel of the day, I can almost hear the laughter.

One of the really lovely things about owning a wedding venue is getting to see our couples' wedding photos. I don't get ...
12/10/2026

One of the really lovely things about owning a wedding venue is getting to see our couples' wedding photos.
I don't get to see or share all of our couple's wedding photos as it's not something that every couple wants or is able to do.
But when our couples and their photographer do us the honour of sharing with us, it's an absolute joy and such a privilege.
I've had an afternoon of reminiscing over M and S's wedding gallery today. Although it seems like it was only yesterday, their beautiful woodland wedding was back in 2024. It was such a wonderful day.

The brilliant and charming captured these moments
The other suppliers who made the day so superb were
S's hair and make up were by and



Golden memories of E and D's wedding day here at Cavokay House.This magical moment captured by .photography Thank you so...
11/10/2026

Golden memories of E and D's wedding day here at Cavokay House.

This magical moment captured by .photography

Thank you so much, E and D for allowing us to share your gorgeous day.

E's hair and make up were by Line Makeup Artistry

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Marsh Lane
Henstridge
BA80TQ

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