venue for weddings, corporate events, private parties and Christmas functions! History meets contemporary and creative. Simple and traditional sit alongside state-of-the-art. Be inspired and invigorated by the freedom of The Tythe Barn.
The Tythe Barn is a beautiful 14th Century stone and thatched structure with an elegantly rustic interior which has been sympathetically restored and lovingly renovated so that the essence of the building itself remains untouched- revealing all the beauty of the past yet combined with a contemporary twist. This stylish, private and high quality venue is complimented further by a first-class, professional and truly personal service perfect for weddings, corporate events and private parties. Based in Launton and adjacent to the family Farmhouse- the home of the Deeley family for 400 years- The Tythe Barn is a small family business run with great enthusiasm and dedication by William and Emma Deeley.
Built between 1360 and 1370, the historical Tythe Barn still retains the majority of its 22 foot original beams. The roof was first thatched with reeds from the nearby Otmoor water plains and has only recently required re-thatching. The wonderful stone walls are an amazing 4.5 foot thick in parts. Historically the Tythe Barn would have stored all the produce provided by the local people and a percentage of this would have been passed on to the landlord as a form of rent- hence the name Tythe.
