Tythe. in Launton, Oxfordshire is licensed for civil ceremony weddings and wedding receptions. A stunning Oxfordshire wedding venue with beautiful farmhouse accommodation for you and your guests offering seven en-suite double bedrooms including a luxury bridal suite and a Shepherd's Hut with further sleeping for two.
If you are looking for something exclusive with wow factor then Tythe in Launton, Oxfordshire can offer you just that.
The Tythe Barn is a beautiful 14th Century stone and thatched structure that has been sympathetically restored. Whilst some of the highlights of the barn are its historic character and the original features, you will be bowled over by the attention to detail that is evident throughout the venue, it's brilliant team and the service provided! They cater for unique indoor and outdoor ceremonies set within superb landscaped gardens. The food is of exceptional standards and provided by the award-winning Absolute Taste and often uses our local suppliers and neighbouring farms.
Relaxed and informal, this charming venue brings together the beautifully restored thatched Tythe Barn (dating back to 1370), adjoining Cowshed with its old terracotta roof, luxury dressing room (fondly referred to as The Nook), the stunning interior-designed Manor Farmhouse offering seven double en-suite bedrooms and the cosy Shepherd’s Hut which sleeps an additional two. New for 2025 – The Lodge, occupying a prime position opposite The Thatched Barn and perfect for the groom and his team to welcome arriving guests.
Tythe can be hired exclusively for one or two nights and offers everything on site: licensed for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies with the flexibility to adapt to both small or larger wedding parties. Tythe are known for going above and beyond, and in addition to the extensive list of items included within your venue hire, Tythe offers a selection of additional products and props for hire to further enhance your wedding day and personalise your venue styling. From the Champagne Bar, hot tub and tennis court at The Farmhouse to the outdoor wood-burners, a Land Rover offering pre-ceremony drinks and an abundance of fairy lights scattered throughout both the indoors and outdoors, this is a venue that boasts more than 25 years of experience planning and hosting weddings.
Quintessentially English and run by a devoted team who are proud owners of multiple awards for their customer service, Tythe has mastered the art of planning weddings whilst lovingly guiding couples through the process. A delightfully English setting that is simple, honest and maintains an understated elegance – be part of their story.
Fact file
Wedding packages from £13,500
Luxury Farmhouse Accommodation
Bridal Preparation Space
Exclusive Use
Absolute Taste - our superb in-house caterer
No Corkage Fee on Wedding Breakfast Drinks. (Restrictions apply).
Landscaped gardens
Shepherds Hut with sleeping for two
Outdoor as well as indoor ceremonies catered for
Rural setting
Flexibility
Large barn and converted Cowshed for hire
Licensed bar
Pergola used for aisle
Car park for 75+ cars
Local hotels and B&Bs provide guests with preferential rates
Located in Launton, Oxfordshire, Tythe is 5 mins from junction 9 of the M40 and 2 mainline stations with a journey time of 45 minutes to London Marylebone.
Testimonials
A dream wedding venue! From getting goosebumps on our first initial visit to walking down the aisle in the stunning garden with the twinkling lights above you, to dancing the night away in the beautiful barn, we wish we could relive our special day every day! The team, especially Laura were incredible, every little detail added to our day and they couldn’t be more thoughtful, helpful and welcoming to ourselves and our guests! Amazing day, exceptional venue and priceless memories made!
Faye and Kerry
The Tythe Barn team were perfectionists in giving us the wedding of our dreams. The team are there when you need them in the months leading up to it and on the day, but they also blend into the background making everything happen without you even noticing it on the day. The Tythe Barn runs like clockwork and they’re always looking at ways to improve and move with the times. We had the most amazing day and have pictures & memories to treasure forever. Thank you so much.
Lucy and Tom
We couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else. From start to finish the service was unparalleled and no question was too big or small. Jackie was incredibly generous with the hard work she put in to making sure every part of our day was as we imagined. There aren’t enough words to thank the team for all the effort they put in to giving us the day of our dreams. It was everything and more than we could’ve imagined!
Billie and Jonny
We visited six different barn venues but the moment we arrived at The Tythe Barn we were won over. I remember walking back to the car after being shown around and giving each other a little look - this was the one for us!
Kim and David
We could not recommend The Tythe Barn more as a wedding venue. Being a “2020 Pandemic” bride & groom, we feel we are able to shout this out even more! We were supported from start to finish in
what was an incredibly challenging time for the wedding industry; not once were we made to feel that our wedding was not important. Emma and Will allowed us to postpone our date, not once, but twice - Although the numbers were reduced on our wedding day, we got the perfect day we had hoped for! Their communication on changing guidelines was incredible – I know many couples were not as lucky and we could not be more grateful for their hard work during such a difficult time.
Everything was exceptional on our day, exceeding what we could have imagined! The barn, grounds, food, service, everything was amazing. We got lucky with the weather on our day, but even the rain wouldn’t have spoilt it. Our wedding manager, Laura, was fantastic! When the government guidelines changed in the 2 weeks before our date, she was quick to respond to emails and phone to catch-up in the lead up. On the day she was there to ensure everything ran smoothly and we didn’t have one worry (not even when to start walking down the aisle).
The catering and bar staff were all warm, friendly and attentive – Great representatives of the venue! No one was without food or drinks through-out the day. When it came time to leave (sparkler exit highly recommended) we didn’t feel rushed by anyone – Bar manager, Joe, even helped take our bags to the taxi, allowing us to enjoy our last moments there.
Thank you to everyone for giving us the most special day!
Rebecca and Katsu July 2021
I don’t have enough words to say how amazing Tythe was, from start to finish the whole experience was just perfection.
We visited on an open day which is when we first met Tori, who ended up being our wedding coordinator. She is wonderful.
Tythe was the first and only venue we visited. As soon as we walked in we knew it was the venue for us. The barn is beautiful with the fairy lights and exposed brick. The farmhouse accommodation is UNREAL. Everyone who works at Tythe is so welcoming and friendly.
Tori was perfect and I couldn’t have wished for a better wedding day coordinator. She went above and beyond to make our day perfect for us it felt like we had a friend with us, helping us on our day.
The grounds of the Tythe are stunning and perfect for pictures. The options to have your ceremony inside and outside are both as beautiful as each other and difficult to decide between.
Every single one of our friends have commented on how amazing the venue is, and 2 couples have even asked if we would mind if they got married there!
Food with absolute taste is PERFECTION. Many comments on the food being the best food they’ve had at a wedding!
If I could do it all again I’d go back to Tythe in a heartbeat, no question.
Thank you Tythe, especially Tori, for giving us the wedding far beyond our wildest dreams.
Amy, Bride - July 2023
A wonderful wedding Venue !
What can I say about Tythe Barn...
Well this place is perfect. Our wedding planner Tori was just so lovely ...nothing was too much trouble for her. Her waiting staff , bar staff were exceptional. The food was outstanding . Jess looked after all our breakfasts in the beautiful farmhouse then also appeared at the wedding breakfast. I cannot fault the venue the service or the farmhouse.
The barn looked like something from a fairy story. They have thought of everything the detail was outstanding. They made my Daughter and her husbands wedding unforgettable. All my friends and Family have been contacting me saying the same thing ! Keep up the good work Tori and Tythe. Thank you so much .
Anne, Mother of the Bride - March 2023
We had our wedding at The Tythe Barn, Launton last August and could not recommend it more. From the moment we viewed the venue we knew it was for us. Everything was just a little bit “extra” compared to any other place we visited. The Farmhouse was still being renovated but we had no doubt that it would be just as spectacular as the barn, so didn’t hesitate to book without seeing the finished product. In the lead up to the wedding our wedding co-ordinator Tori was always there when we needed her, covering every detail and answering any questions we had. We knew we were in safe hands with Tori and any worries or stresses I had were alleviated by her organised and calm approach. This made the wedding planning process so much easier and less stressful and for that I am so grateful. On the day Tori was always around but never in the way – it felt like I just had an extra friend helping out which was so lovely. She kept everything running smoothly and any small hiccups e.g. a music blip she was straight on it sorting it. The Farmhouse – where to begin. This was such a great part of our experience and really helped to make the wedding morning relaxing. It was so nice to get to spend extra time with our family and friends and the Farmhouse itself is absolutely stunning. From the bath tubs, to the grounds, to the hot tub, bridal prep area, champagne bar, stunning kitchen area, every little bit of it has been so carefully thought through and nothing missed. The catering was amazing (for both the wedding and the night before meal) – we now understand why you only use these caterers. We received SO many comments from our guests on how great the food was. It really was delicious. I could go on for a long time about how perfect this venue and the staff are!! But I will round up and just say that if you are looking at having your wedding here, please do not hesitate to book. I wish we could do it all over again and we hope to be able to come back and stay at the Farmhouse again one day. Thank you to everyone at Tythe for giving us the best day of our lives!
Katie, Bride - August 2022
Our wedding at Tythe was completely magical and stress free from start to finish. Tish and Laura were so helpful, so kind and always easy to reach. Their attention to detail made sure the day felt completely seamless for us, and all our guests loved the venue so much. Tythe was the perfect choice for an autumn wedding with its cosy feel!
Kendall and Wasim - November 2023
Tythe made the wedding planning process significantly less stressful. Our wedding coordinator was there to help with anything and once I handed over all of my plans at our pre-wedding meeting, I didn't have to worry about anything. The venue is stunning, we had so many guests telling us how beautiful the grounds were. And the farmhouse was perfect for a full 3 day celebration. Would do it all over again at tythe in a heartbeat!
Abbie and Doug - August 2023
There is something so magical about Tythe, and from the moment we visited we knew we had found the perfect place to celebrate with our family and friends. The attention to detail is second to none - there is nothing they haven't considered in making the venue the perfect choice to host a wedding.
We really don't feel ready to say goodbye to Tythe just yet as the whole experience went by so quickly! We hope to visit one of their future events just so we can relive moments of our wedding one last time!
Laura and Jamie - June 2024
Tythe was the first venue we saw when we got engaged and it won us over immediately. Our wedding day was absolutely PERFECT, with The Nook for the bridal party, the main barn being tailored to exactly how we wanted it to look, the cocktails in The Cowshed. The catering was out of this world and The Farmhouse is beautiful accommodation to share with family and friends. The day ran so smoothly and was exactly what we wanted due to Fran, our wedding co-ordinator, being an absolute star!
Hannah and Harry - February 2025
Tythe is the most magical venue anyone could ask for! We had our wedding in October 2024 and Tythe exceeded expectation on every level! The staff are unbelievably helpful and so accommodating. Honestly, every single guest has raved about the venue and staff, it just blew us all away! The Farmhouse elevated the experience even more by providing the best accommodation, it is quite something, we didn't want to leave. If you're looking for a platinum class venue, look no further... Tythe is unreal!
Maxine and Rebecca - October 2024
Our wedding was perfect, Tythe is a beautiful place to host such a special event, from the cosy and romantic setting to the friendly staff who expertly run the day so smoothly and make you feel so calm and relaxed. We are so glad we chose Tythe, nothing was too much trouble and everything we wanted was done exactly as we asked. Thank you 😊
