Barn Hire

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Please read carefully before confirming your booking.

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CONFIRMATION
By confirming your booking, you confirm that you:
• Are over 21 years old
• Have read and accepted these Terms & Conditions
• Have read and understood the Amplified Music & Noise Policy
• Have informed your band/DJ of all music and noise restrictions

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FEES, DEPOSIT & DAMAGE
• Barn hire fee: £350 (this includes a £100 security deposit)
• The security deposit is refundable after the event, provided all Terms & Conditions are followed
• The security deposit may be withheld (in full or in part) if these Terms & Conditions are not followed, including (but not limited to) additional cleaning required, damage, missing items, or breaches of venue rules
• Security deposits are returned within 7 days of the event (subject to checks)

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CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
• Cancel 31+ days before the event: 80% refund
• Cancel 30 days or less before the event: no refund
• Bookings cannot be moved, transferred, or rescheduled within 30 days of the event

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BOOKING PROTECTION (OPTIONAL)
We offer optional Booking Protection through our partner XCover during checkout (typically 7–8.5% of your booking value).
• Booking Protection is optional and must be selected at the time of booking (it cannot be added later)
• Booking Protection is separate from Tucker’s cancellation policy, which still applies in full
• If you purchase Booking Protection, any refund request must be made directly through XCover and is subject to their terms and approval
• We do not process or decide XCover claims
 

VENUE USE / SHARED SPACE
• The Barn is a shared space and is not exclusive hire
• Guests from the campsite or pub may be present and may listen to your music; please be welcoming
• Please ensure the Barn is suitable for your event before booking

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ALCOHOL POLICY (STRICT – LICENSED PREMISES)
• Tucker’s is a licensed premises. No personally supplied alcohol may be brought onto or consumed anywhere in the Barn, gardens, or surrounding licensed areas
• This includes (but is not limited to) bottles, cans, spirits, pre-mixed drinks, hip flasks, and alcohol stored in vehicles for use during the event
• If personal alcohol is found, it must be removed immediately
• Any breach may result in the event being ended and/or the security deposit being withheld. Serious or repeated breaches may result in immediate termination of the event without refund

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AGE POLICY (STRICT)
• Barn hire is strictly for over-21s
• If a booking is made for an event involving under-21s, we reserve the right to cancel the booking without refund

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MUSIC & NOISE
• We hold a PRS licence; however, heavy bass music is not permitted (e.g. drum & bass, house, techno)
• All music must finish by 11:00pm (power is automatically cut off)
• The Barn has a noise limiter set to 95 decibels
• If the indicator flashes red, you have 5 seconds to reduce the volume
• If not reduced, power will cut for 5 minutes
• Staff may monitor sound levels and request reductions at any time
These measures protect our licence and keep things running smoothly for everyone on site

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DECORATIONS & CLEAN-UP
• Decorations are welcome, but no confetti, glitter, smoke machines, sprays, or anything that stains/marks surfaces
• All decorations must be removed and the Barn left clean and tidy by 9:00am the following day
• Please bag and bin all rubbish
• Failure to clean up may result in loss of deposit

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FOOD & CATERING
• No buffet-style food setups inside the Barn
• External catering vans are permitted only with a 4★+ food hygiene certification and public liability insurance (copies needed in advance)
• A fee of £75 applies to cover facilities, licensing and waste.

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SAFETY & CONDUCT
• No drugs, fireworks, sky lanterns, or dangerous behaviour
• Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas
• Please do not take glassware into the Barn or camping fields; eco cups are available (£1 refundable deposit, max 2 per person)
• Fire safety information will be provided; please follow staff instructions
• Please use the floodlit footpath between the pub and car park at night
• The hirer is responsible for guest behaviour and adherence to all Terms & Conditions
• Management reserves the right to refuse entry, remove individuals, or end an event if these conditions are breached. No refund will be issued in these circumstances

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SITE CONDITIONS
Tuckers is always evolving. Facilities and layouts may change slightly between booking and your event date.

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CAMPING ADD-ON
• Camping should be booked early, especially in peak season
• A group bond is required for groups of 5+ adults

FINAL NOTE

If these terms don’t suit your event, we’re probably not the right venue — and that’s absolutely fine.

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