Top 50 Cotswolds Wedding Venues
The Cotswolds is a picturesque region in south-central England that offers an incredible backdrop for wedding celebrations. With rolling hills, charming villages, and beautiful countryside, it’s no wonder that the Cotswolds is a popular choice for couples looking to tie the knot. So to help you plan your special day, I’ve compiled a list of the top 50 wedding venues in the Cotswolds and surrounding areas.
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Barnsley House
Barnsley House is a beautiful country house hotel that offers a luxurious and romantic setting for weddings. Storybook gardens and a timeless country house retreat, surrounded by idyllic Cotswolds countryside... could there be a more romantic setting for your wedding?
Barns & Yard at Hanley Hall
Barns & Yard at Hanley Hall is a luxury barn wedding and events venue. The Tudor barn and farm cottages have been artfully restored and renovated to create a unique venue for weddings and festivities. With a blend of historic period features and contemporary design, Barns & Yard sit against the stunning backdrop of the Malvern Hills and feature a glorious lakeside space steeped in stories.
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle is a stunning medieval castle situated in Gloucesterrshire that offers a unique and historic setting for weddings. Whether you want to host a drinks reception and take in the stunning views from our Gun Terrace or relax by the roaring fire of the Drawing Room with live music playing, it is the ideal venue in every season.
Birtsmorton Court
Set in beautiful countryside and just a stone’s throw from The Cotswolds, Birtsmorton Court offers a completely different experience for your wedding day. An exclusive use manor house and barn, it’s the perfect venue for your Worcestershire wedding, a country estate that has it all. There’s a moat, ceremony options galore, a church within the grounds, 350 acres of lakes, fields, and woodland plus beautifully maintained gardens around every corner.
Blackwell Grange
The beautiful 16th-century Thatch Barn has become part of the Blackwell landscape. Lovingly restored, it is licensed for civil ceremonies and features original oak beams and barn doors, a magnificent open fire, and ambient lighting. It’s the perfect atmosphere for a romantic day filled with love, laughter, and memories you will remember for years to come.
Hyde House, Stow-on-the-Wold
Casewell House
Caswell House is an exclusive Cotswold barn wedding venue set in 300 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, complete with secluded walled gardens and a picturesque moat. Offering a stylish and romantic setting for your special day. With outstanding barns and breathtaking grounds that are simply stunning, the medieval barns at Caswell House are sensitively renovated giving a contemporary rustic feel.
Charingworth Manor
Charingworth Manor is a charming country hotel that offers a beautiful setting for weddings. With elegant interiors, stunning gardens, and a range of wedding packages available, this venue is perfect for couples looking for a classic and sophisticated celebration.
Cider Mills Barn
Cider Mill Barns is a beautiful, recently converted barn wedding and events venue on the border of Shakespeare’s Warwickshire and the Cotswolds. Formerly part of a working farm, the barns have been sympathetically restored to create a stunning backdrop to your special day. With oak frames, vaulted ceilings, and panoramic views of the rolling countryside, Cider Mill Barn offers everything you need to celebrate your wedding day in one beautiful building.
Clearwell Castle
Clearwell Castle is a stunning castle set in twenty acres of grounds, complete with a cocktail terrace and croquet lawn. With elegant interiors, complete with grand reception rooms, a 75-foot-aisle and accommodation aplenty, the multi-award-winning Clearwell Castle offers a magnificent backdrop for your fairy-tale wedding.
Compton Verney House
Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park is an elegant landmark wedding venue near Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. A unique setting, this historic manor house extends the opportunity to celebrate your union against the backdrop of an award-winning art gallery. What's more, 120 acres of Capability Brown landscape will infuse your day with natural beauty guests will never forget.
St Mary’s Church, Cheltenham
Cotswold House Hotel & Spa
Nestled in the heart of Chipping Campden, the award-winning Cotswold House Hotel & Spa is a charming, Grade II listed Regency townhouse offering intimate or exclusive weddings in the heart of the North Cotswolds. With rolling hills to the rear, and ancient Cotswold Stone buildings to the front, this really is a remarkable wedding venue.
Cripps Barn
Cripps Barn is a lovely old Cotswold stone barn set in beautiful countryside near Bibury. It has flag stone floors, an open fire place and a large south facing terrace with firepits and a bonfire in the garden. This magnificently-isolated wedding venue in the heart of Gloucestershire, has stunning gardens, and overlooks the spectacular, rolling Cotswold Hills with not another building in sight. Under the care of the family-run Cripps & Co company, you and your loved ones can enjoy a lavish occasion immersed in quiet, untouched beauty.
Curradine Barns
Nestled in the picturesque village of Shrawley, set amidst acres of rolling countryside, Curradine Barns is everything you’ve ever dreamed of for a wedding venue in Worcestershire. The romantic surroundings are the backdrop to your wedding day, where secluded and intimate barns, delightful gardens and far-reaching cornfields await.
Deer Park Hall
Deer Park Hall is an exclusive-use Cotswold Countryside wedding venue situated within 1400 aces of rolling countryside, with room for up to 150 dining guests & licensed for both indoor & outdoor civil ceremonies. At Deer Park Hall the grounds & beautifully restored Grade II listed buildings are exclusively yours for the day, making it the perfect venue for your special occasion.
Dumbleton Hall
Dumbleton Hall Hotel is an impressive traditional Cotswold Manor House set in 19 acres of private gardens and woodland. Surrounded by breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside the extensive gardens come complete with a lake providing wonderful wedding photo opportunities whilst your guests enjoy canapés and a glass of bubbly on the terrace.
Clearwell Castle, Coleford
Eastington Park
Eastington Park is a charming wedding venue located in Gloucestershire, England. This stunning Grade II listed Georgian Manor is set within eight acres of magnificent gardens in a picturesque and convenient location. It boasts spectacular views over the Gloucestershire countryside, creating a picture-perfect backdrop for your special day. With beautiful ballrooms, a stunning feature staircase, and a functional layout, Eastington Park is the perfect setting for your wedding day.
Ellenborough Park
Steeped in history and boasting 90 acres of glorious grounds, Ellenborough Park is nestled between the Cotswolds' highest point and the gallops of Cheltenham Racecourse. With elegant interiors, stunning gardens, and a range of wedding packages available, this venue is perfect for couples looking for a sophisticated and opulent celebration.
Elmore Court
Elmore Court is an unusual country house wedding venue like no other, located in Elmore, Gloucestershire. This Grade II listed mansion holds over 760 years of family history within its walls yet is yet wildly young at heart. Sustainably run, consistently rated 5 stars, and surrounded by stunning countryside, Elmore Court provides an unforgettable backdrop to any celebration.
Frogmill Inn
The Frogmill Inn is a charming 16th-century inn that offers a rustic and romantic setting for weddings. With exposed beams, beautiful gardens, and a range of wedding packages available, this venue is perfect for couples looking for a charming and intimate celebration.
Glenfall House
Glenfall House based in the Cotswolds, just outside Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, is a stunning venue that is dedicated to weddings and events. Dating back to the 17th Century and with over 4 acres of glorious historic gardens and grounds, this breathtaking private manor house has been extensively renovated to cater to luxury weddings.
St Peter’s Church, Winchcombe
Grittleton House
As one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Wiltshire, Grittleton House is renowned for its grandeur, beauty and elegance, with its many original features, including the magnificent sweeping double staircase. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll be captivated by the charm and sophistication of this magnificent wedding venue.
Hill Barn
Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, Hill Barn is surrounded by stunning countryside offering views from all aspects of the properties. The smaller of the two buildings, Stone Barn offers a more casual, intimate space suitable for smaller gatherings whilst the newly renovated Dutch barn can accomodate larger celebrations.
Hyde House
Hyde House is a beautiful 17th-century barn that offers a rustic and elegant setting for weddings. With exposed stone walls, beautiful gardens, and a range of wedding packages available, this venue is perfect for couples looking for a charming and intimate celebration.
Kingscote Barn
The award-winning Kingscote Barn is a stunning 17th-century barn set in the heart of its own secret valley and is an exclusive-use venue privately located within 400 acres of the Cotswold Hills. With exposed beams, beautiful gardens, and a range of wedding packages available, this venue is perfect for couples looking for a charming and intimate celebration.
Lains Barn
Set against the picturesque backdrop of the North Wessex Downs’ rolling hills, Lains Barn is an idyllic wedding venue in the heart of rural Oxfordshire. Lains offers a whole host of inside and outside areas for you and your guests to enjoy, without sacrificing on that all-important atmosphere and when night falls, Lains’ grounds are illuminated by festoon lighting – making for some seriously fabulous photo opportunities.
Lapstone Barn
Lapstone Barn is a traditional 18th-century stone barn, recently converted to a stunning wedding venue and nestled in the rolling Cotswold hills just 5 minutes’ drive from Chipping Campden. Relax and be pampered in the stylish upstairs Hayloft before your civil ceremony in the beautiful and romantic 18th century stone barn.
Lords Of The Manor
As a traditional Country House hotel wrapped in the cosiness of the North Cotswolds countryside, Lords of the Manor is one of the most highly sought-after Cotswolds wedding venues. Eight acres of private gardens and impressive lawns are set against the backdrop of a historic honey-coloured manor house – combined these features make Lords a naturally splendid gathering point for any special occasion. There are picturesque photo opportunities at almost every turn.
Manor By The Lake
Manor By The Lake is a splendid Victorian Manor set in spectacular grounds in the beautiful Cotswolds. Bursting with character and charm, the Manor is available on an exclusive hire basis, the cosy lounge areas, dramatic dining rooms and function suites with oak panelling and open fireplaces create a welcoming environment for guests, whatever the occasion.
Merriscourt
Merriscourt is a breathtakingly beautiful Cotswold wedding venue on the border of Oxfordshire & Gloucestershire. Home of Thomas Astor & his family, the three interlinking Cotswold wedding barns are exclusively for you & your guests to enjoy with the freedom to roam the 500 acres of the glorious Cotswold countryside all on your cottage doorstep.
Mickleton Hills Farm
Mickleton Hills Farm is an 18th-century traditional Cotswold farm, still brimming with its original character, and now home to a family-run wedding venue and holiday cottages. Mickleton Hills Farm is the perfect venue for a Cotswold Countryside Wedding.
Milton End Farm
Milton End Farm is a barn wedding venue located in Gloucestershire, England. The idyllic dairy farm has been in the same family for five generations. The exposed red-brick exterior of the barn and outhouses exudes traditional charm while inside, wooden accents, natural greenery, and voile drapery lend a splendid aesthetic. Nestled amidst peaceful fields and woodlands and close to the River Severn, there is ample opportunity for capturing breathtaking wedding photographs.
Norton Grounds
Located in the stunning North Cotswolds near to the beautiful town of Chipping Campden is Norton Grounds. This 18th-century Cotswolds stone Farm estate is set on 120 acres of farmland and is available exclusively for your wedding weekend. With wonderful grounds, beautiful barns and a lovely main house, you really are spoilt for choice.
Over Barn
Originally built for grain storage more than 170 years ago, Over Barn was given a new lease of life when it was beautifully renovated in 2010 turning it into an event venue. With stone flooring, beautiful original beams and period feeatures blended with contemporary facilities, Over Barn offers plenty of flexibility and makes an inspiring backdrop for your special day.
Oxlease Barn
Oxleaze Barn is a stunning Cotswold wedding venue with exposed beams and an open fireplace nestled in the countryside on the border of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. Based on a farm amongst beautiful grounds with onsite accommodation the traditional 17th Century stone barn has been beautifully restored and oozes rustic charm and character.
Ragley Hall
One of the most breathtaking Warwickshire wedding venues, Ragley is set in the grandeur of a 5,600-acre estate, at the heart of Shakespeare’s England. Whether it’s a fairy-tale entrance up a sweeping stone staircase filled with pink roses and peonies, or a Dom Perignon reception with a flash mob of gospel singers, the diversity of the Georgian pillared house will provide you with the special day you have been dreaming about since you were 6 years old.
Stone Barn
Nestled on a peaceful hill outside Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Stone Barn is a magnificent country wedding venue with sweeping views over the glorious Cotswold countryside. Located between Burford and Northleach on the Oxfordshire border, this elevated barn setting is ideal for a blissful destination wedding in England's most renowned pastoral region. Under the care of the family-run Cripps & Co company, you and your loved ones can enjoy a lavish occasion immersed in quiet, untouched beauty.
Sudeley Castle
Nestled in the heart of the Cotswold Hills, Sudeley Castle is a truly unique venue, with a rich history and more than 1,200 acres of grounds. Romantic ruins and award-winning gardens create a beautiful, dramatic backdrop combined with its unique setting, makes it one of the best and most idyllic Cotswold wedding venues.
Swallows Nest Barn
Nestled in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside on the edge of the Cotswolds, this venue is ideal for couples seeking a wedding location with privacy, exclusivity, and style. Featuring a lovingly restored 19th-century barn set in a valley of beautiful private farm land, only five minutes from Warwick, the property is steeped in history and exudes a rustic charm and old-world vibe.
Talton Mill
Talton Mill is a charming wedding venue located near Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. This hidden gem is a wonderful place for couples who wish to celebrate in a rural, picturesque setting by the water. Nestled on the banks of a babbling stream, this Warwickshire getaway is home to a variety of event spaces. You are cordially invited to enjoy every stage of your once-in-a-lifetime celebration at this beautiful property.
The Barn at Berkley
The Barn at Berkeley is a family-run wedding venue in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside between Cheltenham and Bristol. This traditional Cotswold stone barn has been beautifully restored into a rustic wedding space for you to host your special day. From magical walled gardens to open hearths, this venue offers a variety of spectacular features and areas, making it the perfect spot for your once-in-a-lifetime event.
The Barn at Upcote
The Barn at Upcote is a stunning wedding venue near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Our Cotswold barns are situated around a courtyard offering an intimate atmosphere for both small and large gatherings. Each barn has been sympathetically restored with attention to detail and thought for the past, with the convenience of all things modern. Though it feels tucked away down its long private drive, the venue is easily located from all major routes.
Manor By The Lake
The Great Tythe Barn
Nestled in the Cotswolds and within walking distance of the historic market town of Tetbury, lies The Great Tythe Barn. Sympathetically restored, this historic Tythe barn retains many of its original features such as exposed stone walls and wooden oak beams whilst incorporating 21st Century comforts such as underfloor heating, wooden flooring, atmospheric lighting, and tall glass entrance doors to allow plenty of natural light and views of the courtyard.
The Greenway Hotel & Spa
The stunning and historic Greenway Hotel and Spa is tucked away on the outskirts of the rolling Cotswolds, near the Regency town of Cheltenham. Set in eight acres and surrounded by stunning countryside grounds, the 16th Century Elizabethan manor house hotel offers a picture-perfect backdrop to celebrate the most important day of your life with friends and family.
The Manor House
Nestled within 365 acres of verdant Cotswold Parkland in Castle Combe in Wiltshire, England, couples will find the historical wedding venue, The Manor House. This stunning 14th-century manor is steeped in charm and features indoor and outdoor spaces with picturesque views. Ideal for weddings no matter the time of year, this idyllic venue has everything you need for a memorable celebration.
The Manor House Hotel
The Manor House Hotel is a historic wedding venue situated in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, in the South West of England. The manor house dates back to the sixteenth century and is characterised by yellow stone walls, Gothic-arched windows, and beautiful grounds. The estate includes lavender-lined pathways, a 300-year-old mulberry tree, and a picturesque walled garden.
The Meadow Barn
The Meadow Barn at Stratford Park is a rustic wedding venue nestled in the verdant countryside between Warwick and Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. Located in the heart of Shakespeare Country, couples can enjoy a truly idyllic and magical celebration here. The converted Elizabethan barn boasts a spacious courtyard and terrace, set within the stylish grounds of Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club. The dedicated staff would love to welcome you for your momentous occasion.
Glenfall House, Cheltenham
The Slaughters Manor House
Situated in one of England’s prettiest villages, The Slaughters Manor House is a beautiful 17th-century manor house that combines contemporary interiors with country charm. Nestled within five acres of stunning landscaped gardens, The Slaughters Manor House offers an idyllic Cotswold wedding venue complete with luxurious bedrooms, and a quintessentially English croquet lawn.
Twynning Park
Twyning Park is a Grade II listed manor house overlooking the beautiful river Avon. The oldest part of the house dates back to the mid 17th Century and boasts a wealth of original features – oak panelling, sash windows, ornate stairways, beautiful fireplaces, ornate cornicing and an Adams fireplace in the drawing room… there are little treasures to be discovered in every room. There are 5 acres of grounds to enjoy and explore including the two main lawns, rose garden, secret garden and river meadow with private access to the river Avon.
Warwickshire Walton Hall
Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel & Spa is a wedding venue located in Warwick, Warwickshire. The original Walton Hall dates all the way back to the 1500s. Once the ancestral home of the Mordaunt family, this charming stately home, nestled amidst 65 acres of picturesque countryside, has been the setting for a great many splendid family gatherings over the years. Today, this venue is proud to maintain its standing as a setting for important life events. Here, you and your loved ones are invited to enjoy a quintessentially English experience.
Westonbirt House
Westonbirt House is a stunning wedding venue in the heart of the Cotswolds. Steeped in history and set within 210 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland, this magnificent mansion offers a unique and unforgettable experience. The impressive architecture, stunning state rooms, and extensive gardens provide an idyllic setting for your big day.
Wootton Park
Wootton Park is the perfect exclusive-use barn venue with an outdoor lakeside ceremony area for your wedding. Located in its own 360 acre valley of rolling Warwickshire countryside, farmland, woodland and landscaped grounds. The Victorian farm brick building have been restored and renovated to a high standard and offers exposed brick work and 15ft high oak beamed ceilings.
In conclusion, the Cotswolds and surrounding areas are home to many beautiful and unique wedding venues that can cater to a range of tastes and preferences. From charming country inns to luxurious country hotels, rustic barns, and historic castles, there is something for everyone. Couples can choose from a range of wedding packages and customize their celebrations to make their special day truly unforgettable.
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