Top 15 Wedding Venues in The Cotswolds
15 wedding venues in The Cotswolds
Here are the top 15 wedding venues in the Cotswolds, based on popularity and positive reviews ( in no particular order):
- Barnsley House
- Cowley Manor
- Ellenborough Park
- Cripps Barn
- Clearwell Castle
- Kingscote Barn
- The Slaughters Manor House
- Shustoke Farm Barns
- Dumbleton Hall Hotel
- The Fish Hotel
- Hatton Court Hotel
- Lords of the Manor
- The Greenway Hotel & Spa
- The Elms Hotel and Spa
- Manor by the Lake
These venues are known for their stunning scenery, high-quality facilities and service, and exceptional wedding experiences. Whether you’re looking for a grand castle, a charming barn, or a luxury spa, you’re sure to find the perfect venue for your special day among these top choices.
BARNSLEY HOUSE
Barnsley House is a beautiful 17th-century country house located in the picturesque Cotswold village of Barnsley. This venue offers a charming and elegant setting for weddings, with a combination of historic architecture and modern amenities.
The house itself is surrounded by well-manicured gardens and includes a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that are perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Some of the key features of Barnsley House include a lovely rose garden, a private lake, a walled kitchen garden, and a beautiful interior that blends traditional and contemporary styles.
COWLEY MANOR
Cowley Manor is a luxury wedding venues in the cotswolds. It is a country house hotel located in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. This venue offers a unique and stylish setting for weddings, with a combination of elegant interiors, lush gardens, and beautiful countryside views.
The main house features a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that can be used for wedding ceremonies and receptions, including a grand ballroom, a romantic terrace, and a peaceful lake. The property is surrounded by 55 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, which provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor events and photographs.
ELLENBOROUGH PARK
Ellenborough Park is one of my favourite wedding venues in the Cotswolds and I’m fortunate to have this one on my doorstep. It is an historic country house hotel located in Cheltenham. This venue offers a grand and romantic setting for weddings, with a combination of classic architecture, elegant interiors, and stunning grounds.
The main house features a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that can be used for wedding ceremonies and receptions, including a beautiful ballroom, a spacious terrace, and even a swimming pool. The property is surrounded by several acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and parkland, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor events and photographs.
Overall, Ellenborough Park is a classic and sophisticated wedding venue that offers a truly special setting for your special day.
CRIPPS BARN
Cripps Barn is a charming and rustic wedding venue located in the heart of the Cotswolds. This venue offers a unique and relaxed setting for weddings, with a combination of a historic stone barn, a beautiful outdoor ceremony space, and a peaceful lake.
The main barn features a warm and inviting interior, with exposed wooden beams, a large stone fireplace, and an open-plan design that is perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The outdoor ceremony space is surrounded by lush greenery and offers stunning views of the countryside, while the nearby lake provides a tranquil and picturesque backdrop for photos.
CLEARWELL CASTLE
Clearwell Castle is a historic castle located in the Forest of Dean. This venue offers a grand and romantic setting for weddings, with a combination of stunning medieval architecture, beautiful grounds, and elegant interiors.
The castle itself features a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that can be used for wedding ceremonies and receptions, including a grand ballroom, a peaceful courtyard, and a picturesque moat. The property is surrounded by several acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and parkland, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor events and photographs.
Overall, Clearwell Castle is a magnificent and historic choice of wedding venues in the Cotswolds that offers a truly special and unforgettable setting for your special day.
KINGSCOTE BARN
Kingscote Barn is a stunning wedding venue located in Tetbury. This venue offers a charming and intimate setting for weddings, with a combination of a beautiful stone barn, well-manicured gardens, and picturesque countryside views.
The main barn features a warm and inviting interior, with exposed wooden beams, a large stone fireplace, and a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The surrounding gardens provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor events and photographs, while the nearby countryside offers breathtaking views of the Cotswold hills.
THE SLAUGHTERS MANOR HOUSE
The Slaughters Manor House is a historic and picturesque wedding venue located in the village of Lower Slaughter in the Cotswolds. This venue offers a charming and romantic setting for weddings, with a combination of elegant interiors, beautiful gardens, and a peaceful rural location.
The manor house itself features a variety of indoor spaces that can be used for wedding ceremonies and receptions, including a grand ballroom, a beautiful conservatory, and a spacious terrace. The surrounding gardens are well-manicured and offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor events and photographs.
SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS
Shustoke Farm Barns is a unique and rustic wedding venue located in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside. This venue offers a relaxed and intimate setting for weddings, with a combination of a charming stone barn, beautiful gardens, and picturesque countryside views.
A stunning main barn featuring a warm and inviting interior as associated with cotswold wedding venues, with exposed wooden beams, a large stone fireplace, and a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. The surrounding gardens provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor events and wedding photography, while the nearby countryside offers breathtaking views and tranquility of the rolling hills and fields.
DUMBLETON HALL HOTEL
Dumbleton Hall Hotel is a historic and elegant wedding venue located in the heart of the Cotswolds. This venue offers a grand and sophisticated setting for weddings, with a combination of stunning architecture, beautiful grounds, and sophisticated interiors.
The hotel features a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that can be used for wedding ceremonies and receptions, including a grand ballroom, a peaceful courtyard, and a picturesque garden. The property is surrounded by several acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor events and photographs.
THE FISH HOTEL
The Fish Hotel in the Cotswolds is a popular venue for weddings. With its beautiful rural setting, comfortable accommodation, and excellent food and drink, it offers a unique and memorable experience for couples and their guests.
The hotel has a range of spaces that can be used for weddings, including outdoor areas for drinks receptions, a rustic barn for the ceremony, and a restaurant for the reception. The staff at the Fish Hotel are experienced in hosting weddings and are dedicated to making sure that your day is special and runs smoothly.
HATTON COURT HOTEL
Hatton Court Hotel is a popular wedding venue located in the Cotswolds, England. It is set in a beautiful rural location and offers a range of facilities for weddings, including a stunning wedding garden, elegant reception rooms, and comfortable accommodation for the bride, groom and their guests.
The hotel’s team of wedding planners are experienced in helping couples plan their special day and can provide guidance and support on everything from choosing the perfect menu to selecting the right flowers and decorations. Hatton Court Hotel also has a range of packages available to suit different budgets and requirements, ensuring that your wedding day is as unique and special as you are.
Whether you’re looking for a traditional or more contemporary wedding, Hatton Court Hotel can provide the perfect setting for your special day. With its beautiful surroundings, excellent facilities, and dedicated staff, it is no wonder that so many couples choose Hatton Court Hotel as the location for their wedding.
LORDS OF THE MANOR
Lords of the Manor is a luxurious hotel and wedding venue located in the Cotswolds, England. It is set in a beautiful and peaceful location, surrounded by rolling hills and rolling countryside, making it the perfect setting for your special day.
The hotel has a range of spaces that can be used for weddings, including a stunning gardens for outdoor ceremonies, elegant reception rooms for the wedding breakfast and evening celebrations, and comfortable accommodation for the bride, groom and their guests.
THE GREENWAY HOTEL & SPA
The Greenway Hotel & Spa is a luxurious hotel and wedding venue located in the Cotswolds, England. It is set in a beautiful and serene environment, surrounded by rolling hills and countryside, making it the perfect setting for your special day.
The hotel has a range of spaces that can be used for weddings, including a beautiful garden for outdoor ceremonies, elegant reception rooms for the wedding breakfast and evening celebrations, and comfortable accommodation for the bride, groom and their guests.
THE ELMS HOTEL AND SPA
The Elms Hotel & Spa is a luxurious hotel and as far as a wedding venues in the Cotswolds go, it is set in gorgeous surroundings with the rolling hills and countryside, making it the perfect setting for a wedding day.
In addition to its facilities for weddings, The Elms Hotel & Spa also has a world-class spa, offering a range of treatments and therapies to help you relax and rejuvenate before your big day. Whether you’re looking for a traditional or more contemporary wedding, The Elms Hotel & Spa can provide the perfect setting for your special day. With its beautiful surroundings, excellent facilities, and dedicated staff, it is no wonder that so many couples choose The Elms Hotel & Spa as the location for their wedding.
MANOR BY THE LAKE
Manor by the Lake is a beautiful wedding venue located quite central to Cheltenham . The venue is set in a acres of land and is home to a gorgeous, tranquil lake. The venue is a hidden gem as you wouldn’t expect it based on it’s location. Hidden behind industrial work, when you drive in you are greeted with the most serene view of acres of greenery and a gorgeous, old manor house that the former owner lavishly financed. The architecture and details in Manor by the Lake are sensational and the current owners have done a fantastic job of converting this to house weddings and events.
Manor by the Lake is a venue that I feel epitomises wedding venues in the Cotswolds area and I love the fact it’s a hidden secret, nicely wrapped up by it’s natural wildlife and greenery.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Pedge Olamaee
Hi there, I am Pedge from Pedge Photography and I am a wedding photographer local to the Cotswolds. I have lived here for many years and most of my work is based in this area. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, feel free to contact me for more information.
