What kind of party venue is the barn?

Our barn is an authentic farm barn, fully renovated into a party and event venue in Middelkerke, with its original wooden beams. It sits in the polders on the same estate as our B&B, with no neighbours in sight.
 

What can you rent the barn for?

Weddings, birthdays, family parties and receptions. Companies use it for team buildings, meeting days and multi-day seminars.
 

Can we get married in the barn or the garden?

You can celebrate your wedding in the barn and hold a ceremony outside, under our big weeping willow. The legal civil ceremony takes place at the town hall; the ceremony here can be as personal as you like.
 

How many guests does the barn hold?

From 20 to 130 guests: up to 130 for a standing reception, 85 to 95 for a seated dinner. The barn is 120 m², surrounded by 7,600 m² of garden, with a separate 27 m² workspace with toilet. In summer, a 150 m² stretch tent adds extra space.
 

How much does it cost to rent the barn?

The price depends on the date, the duration and what you need. Fill in the request form on our barn page and you'll quickly receive a tailor-made proposal. 

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Can we visit the barn first?

Yes, gladly. A visit is free and without obligation: you'll see the barn, the garden and the surroundings, and we'll think about your party together. Book a visit via the request form. 
 

How far in advance should we book?

For a wedding in high season, we recommend booking 9 to 18 months ahead. For other parties, just ask about availability.
 

Can we bring our own caterer?

Yes. We don't work with fixed partners or compulsory caterers. You choose your own caterer, food truck or supplier, and we're happy to recommend good local addresses.
 

What's available for the caterer?

A kitchen with two large fridges, a large freezer, stainless steel tables, a sink with hot and cold water, a microwave, an oven, a combi oven and two electric hotplates. Outside the barn there are power points for a food truck; let us know beforehand how much power is needed.
 

Can we bring our own drinks?

No, we take care of the drinks. You pass on your choices beforehand, we order everything from our wine merchant and brewer, and afterwards you pay for what was actually consumed. We'll gladly send you the price list. Exceptions are possible on request. We can also provide staff.
 

Until what time can the music play?

No closing time and no neighbours.
 

Can we bring our own DJ or band?

Yes. The barn has two Sonos speakers you can connect via wifi, and a large JBL speaker for outside. There are also two microphones, a projector and a screen. Most DJs bring their own equipment. Organising a public event? Then you arrange the permits and copyright fees yourself.
 

What furniture and equipment is available?

65 chairs, 5 high cocktail tables, 2 low tables and a large rack you can decorate yourself. There's a fitted bar with a beer tap.
We provide glasses for up to 50 guests (with a deposit); for larger groups you rent extra.
 

Is the barn heated?

Yes. Two units heat the barn in winter and cool it in summer.
 

Can we put up a tent?

Yes. In summer there's an expandable stretch tent of 10 by 15 metres. The large lawn around the barn has room for an outdoor reception or lounge bar. Extra tents are possible on request.
 

Can our guests stay the night after the party?

Yes. Our three B&B rooms, Jane, Serge and Brigitte, sleep eight guests on the same estate.
Celebrating and sleeping at one address: you'll hardly find that anywhere else on the coast.
No two-night minimum when you book the rooms with your party.
Tents and campervans are welcome too. The rooms→
 

Is the barn suitable as a meeting or team building venue?

Yes. The barn is a quiet meeting venue near the Belgian coast for team buildings, meeting days and multi-day seminars.
Projector, screen, microphones and wifi are available. For meeting days, Margaux makes a homemade lunch: sandwiches,
salads, soup, tacos or wraps, as extensive as you like. 
Everything about team days and seminars →
 

When can we set up and clear away?

That depends on the type and size of your party. Weddings are rented per weekend, so you can set up the day before and clear away the day after at your own pace. For communions, birthdays and other parties, it depends on whether the barn is booked the day before or after. We're flexible.
 

Do we have to clean up ourselves?

Cleaning is not included. You'll receive a checklist beforehand. If it's not in order, we charge for it or deduct it from the deposit.
Prefer not to? A cleaning crew can be booked for €250.
 

Can we decorate the barn ourselves?

Yes, with a few rules: no nails, no tape on wood and no confetti. You'll find all conditions in the rental agreement.
 

Is the barn wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The barn has two toilets, one with a grab bar for wheelchair users.
Please note that the B&B rooms are only reachable by stairs.