Hire The Barn at Looker House in Oxfordshire

Set in the tranquil gardens of thirteenth century Looker House in Steventon, the medieval barn has been completely renovated, and opened in winter 2004.


The Barn offers a unique experience for small and intimate conferences, meetings, receptions, and events. Ample parking is also available.



An Ideal and Peaceful Venue for Your Event

In need of a peaceful and quiet environment? the barn's small conference layout
Tired of the standard and impersonal facilities on offer? Constantly distracted by the phone or colleagues?
Or simply looking for somewhere different with character?


The Barn has been used for a large range of functions, all by individuals who wanted a change from the norm and to be able to concentrate exclusively on the event at hand.

The variety of purposes The Barn has been used for includes:

  • confidential meetings
  • computer training seminars
  • gilding classes
  • flower arranging classes
  • craft days
  • art exhibitions
  • yoga classes

The Barn's Rates of Hire

Number of Delegates Per Hour Half Day Full Day
12 (up to) £15 £60 £100
20 (maximum) £30 £90 £150

Specialist Home Catering Service

dining room layoutThe Barn at Looker House can provide a specialist home catering service, to suit both your dietary and budget requirements.

Rather than providing bought in (and often uninspiring and processed) commercial catering supplies, we pride ourselves in offering a selection of home-cooked food.

We can provide for example: home-baked breads, cakes, quiches, home-made soups and rolls all which are ideal for a light lunch.

Please call us on 01235 834733 to discuss your individual catering requirements, including designing a menu for planned evening functions.


Accommodation also Available at Looker House

Looker House can offer delegates of the Barn full Bed and Breakfast should it be required.

Looker House offers two twin-bedded rooms – one downstairs with adjacent private bathroom and one upstairs with en-suite shower room. Two double-bedded rooms are also available.

You are free to wander in the garden and, in the summer, guests can make use of our outdoor plunge pool.