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.

Sage green....Just the most gorgeous wedding table photo shoot inspiration. With styling by  and The Wedding Library Dor...
05/04/2025

Sage green....

Just the most gorgeous wedding table photo shoot inspiration.
With styling by and The Wedding Library Dorset
Massive thanks to for these beautiful images

Venue: The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House
www.oldmilkingparlour.co.uk

All the dreamy sunlit rustic vibes from Liss and Danhphotography captured the moment.Thank you both for allowing us to s...
14/03/2025

All the dreamy sunlit rustic vibes from Liss and Dan
hphotography captured the moment.

Thank you both for allowing us to share your day.

Something blue....Photoshoot inspiration for you today from The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House. These gorgeous ima...
01/03/2025

Something blue....

Photoshoot inspiration for you today from The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House.

These gorgeous images by are from a collaboration with and The Wedding Library Dorset

I do really love this shade of blue and I love how those beautiful bows catch the light. Lisa from always makes tying those identical bows look so easy, I know from personal experience that it's not!

With the elegant styling and props from The Wedding Library Dorset these tables look so inviting for a wedding breakfast ~ just perfect for a summer wedding.

Walking hand in hand to forever.Rachel and Mike ~ special memories of a beautiful dayThe mono moment captured by the exc...
24/02/2025

Walking hand in hand to forever.

Rachel and Mike ~ special memories of a beautiful day

The mono moment captured by the excellent

Thank you both for allowing us to share images of your wedding day here.

N and L's gorgeous wedding breakfast table styling was so elegant and yet so incredibly relaxed. Both bride and groom be...
21/02/2025

N and L's gorgeous wedding breakfast table styling was so elegant and yet so incredibly relaxed.

Both bride and groom being keen readers, they included lots of lovely vintage books in the styling.

And there was even a lovely big terracotta pot with water to stop the bride's bouquet drying out.

Our fabulous approved caterers Dike's Kitchen provided the wedding breakfast, and the evening buffet as well as bar services.

Such beautiful memories of this day, and we send big thanks to N and L for allowing us to share these images by

A little romance for mono Monday from G and D's winter wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House. Bea...
17/02/2025

A little romance for mono Monday from G and D's winter wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House. Beautifully captured by the fabulous

Thank you, G and D for allowing us to share images from your day.

Shooting to thrill!Emily and Jamie booked the amazing  to entertain their guests on their wedding day here at The Old Mi...
15/02/2025

Shooting to thrill!

Emily and Jamie booked the amazing to entertain their guests on their wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House .
There was lots of fun and friendly rivalry, such lovely memories. These images by the wonderful capture the fun beautifully.

Thank you very much, Emily and Jamie for allowing us to share the smiles.

All the love for these beautiful wedding portraits of beautiful Liss and Dan on their wedding day here at The Old Milkin...
13/02/2025

All the love for these beautiful wedding portraits of beautiful Liss and Dan on their wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House.

The moments were captured by Lewis Horsley Photography

Thank you so much, Liss and Dan for allowing us to share these wonderful memories

Liss' gorgeous gown was from Brides of Dorset

If you've yet to find your dress you might like to take a look at The Bride's Wardrobe
12/02/2025

If you've yet to find your dress you might like to take a look at The Bride's Wardrobe

The boutique will be closing at the end of this month! If you're looking for a fabulous designer dress at a bargain price, then be sure to book soon!
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Memories of E and T's beautiful ceremony  conducted by Juli of Soulshine Ceremonies UK on The Old Milking Parlour lawn ....
31/01/2025

Memories of E and T's beautiful ceremony conducted by Juli of Soulshine Ceremonies UK on The Old Milking Parlour lawn .
We all held our breath for good weather, but the sun shone and E looked so stunning in her gorgeous gown from
It really was the most lovely day in every way.
Thank you, E and T for allowing us to share these images by

For anyone looking for bridal gowns or bridesmaids dresses, you might want to take a look at The Bride's Wardrobe who ar...
29/01/2025

For anyone looking for bridal gowns or bridesmaids dresses, you might want to take a look at The Bride's Wardrobe who are currently having a sale.

Remaining lace top dresses just £30! Everything reduced to clear 💖
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For anyone looking for a really great activity pack to keep the young and young at heart entertained at their wedding, c...
28/01/2025

For anyone looking for a really great activity pack to keep the young and young at heart entertained at their wedding, check out this fab one from Bee & Bear Designs

A little something for   ~a most beautiful image from Rach and Mike's wedding ceremony here at The Old Milking Parlour a...
27/01/2025

A little something for ~a most beautiful image from Rach and Mike's wedding ceremony here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House. The moment was captured by JTP Productions

Thank you very much, Rach and Mike for sending us your beautiful wedding images and allowing us to share moments from your gorgeous wedding day.

All the fun for   from E and T's wonderful wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House. The magic was c...
10/01/2025

All the fun for from E and T's wonderful wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House. The magic was captured by the fabulous and E's stunning gown was from Brides of Dorset

Our thanks to E and T for allowing us to share moments from their special day.

We are always so grateful when couples send us their wedding photographs.These beautiful images  by  are from Rach and M...
04/01/2025

We are always so grateful when couples send us their wedding photographs.

These beautiful images by are from Rach and Mike's beautiful wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House.

Rach and Mike had an outdoor wedding ceremony on the lawn, under the apple trees. The ceremony was conducted by registrars from .
The sun shone and Rach looked like a beautiful princess in her stunning dress from Butterfly Brides in Poundbury.

Just the most beautiful memories, thank you, Rach and Mike for sending them to us.

Summer silhouettes for a winter Saturday.All the romance from N and L's day, captured by Daniel Standerwick Photography ...
28/12/2024

Summer silhouettes for a winter Saturday.

All the romance from N and L's day, captured by Daniel Standerwick Photography

Thank you, N and L for allowing us to share moments from your beautiful wedding day here at The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House.

💚Save the date: Saturday 25th January 2025 💚We are very much looking forward to meeting everyone at the Sturminster Newt...
12/12/2024

💚Save the date: Saturday 25th January 2025 💚
We are very much looking forward to meeting everyone at the Sturminster Newton Wedding Fair

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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.