Unforgettable, simply restored off-grid Victorian stone barn with some of the best views in SW England. Weekday or weekend hire available.
Roundhill Barn is a quiet rural location suited to celebration, reflection, transformative conversation and a range of creative and artistic purposes.
The courtyard in front of the barn is 320 sq m. For large events the courtyard and a level grassed area above the barn can be covered with marquees.
Internal floor space is 87m², and the courtyard 360m² (see floorplan). Capacity inside the barn is 120 (or more with custom marquees). Flexible seating arrangements for small meetings up to 80 seated formally or several hundred if you add external marquees.
It has an uncluttered main open space, domestic kitchen, two toilets and showers and a “green room” or break-out area. Outside, there is a grassed area for games, picnics or pitching larger marquee; camping areas; outdoor dining table and benches seats 12 with superb views.
“It’s not just having the right people in the room; it’s having the right room.” Roundhill Barn being used for a health and social prescribing awayday.
The space is used to very good effect by
- community groups wanting to open up new conversations
- small businesses, NGOs and public services for strategic awaydays
- schools and universities for learning and training
- faith groups for days of quiet (see our guidelines for faith groups)
- weddings, memorials & celebrations
Roundhill Barn set out for a celebratory meal for 80-100 people
Rates (inclusive of VAT)
May-September
– weekday 0900-1800 £950
– weekend Fri 1400-Sun 1400 £4500
– five-day Th 0900-Mon 1800 £6500
April, October
– weekday £850
– weekend £3500
– five-day Th 0900-Mon 1800 £6200
November-March
– weekday £850
– £2400/weekend
This price includes 20kwh of zero emissions energy from renewables, and underfloor heating when needed. Concessions available (eg for community and faith groups, cases of financial hardship or other proven need).
Guidelines for using Roundhill Barn
- Countryside code applies everywhere
- Dress and plan appropriately for an unheated barn on a working farm
- Take all litter home – #LeaveNoTrace
- No fires or camping unless by prior permission
- Dogs not admitted (except guide dogs)
- No horses or bicycles
Roundhill Barn is off-grid and there are no main utility services. There is a borehole for fresh water, and a diesel generator providing a 9kVA electricity supply (cost: £10/hour). Heating is provided by 2 woodburners. All rubbish must be taken off site; there is no council collection service. For description of some risks see here. Dress appropriately.
After the fete: an August Bank Holiday sunset at Roundhill Barn (photo: Paul Clarke)
Kelston Roundhill and Roundhill Barn 