Best Cotswold Wedding Venues
Choose Your Dream Wedding Venue in the Cotswolds
The task of planning your dream wedding in the Cotswolds presents so many questions including selecting your wedding venue. As a wedding photographer based in the Cotswolds I have first hand experience of some popular and amazing wedding venues and locations. I have put together a list of some of the best wedding venues in the Cotswolds including their key details to help you decide.
Cripps Stone Barn
Take a stroll at Stone Barn during golden hour to enjoy the beautiful light and Cotswold landscape.
Stone Barn is full of rustic charm located in the gorgeous Cotswolds
Romantic wedding ceremony in the converted beamed Stone Barn
Enjoy the outside space with family and friends at Cripps Stone Barn.
One of the most stunning wedding venues in the Cotswolds is Stone Barn which is owned by Cripps & Co. Located just outside Cheltenham in the beautiful Cotswold Hills, Stone Barn is a a traditional Cotswold barn that has been beautifully converted to host weddings and private functions. It has a 200 person capacity for an indoor or outdoor ceremony as well as dining. The roaring fires and open kitchen add to the charm and warmth of the venue. The outside space is great with a wrap around garden providing views of the rolling Cotswold countryside. If you are getting married here you will be guaranteed a fantastic experience. There are so many amazing locations for your wedding photography to capture stunning images.
To view an in depth blog post on this amazing Cotswold wedding venue click here.
Website: https://crippsandco.com/stone-barn
Location: Upper Windrush, Cheltenham GL54 3RF
Indoor Ceremony: Yes
Outdoor Ceremony: Yes
Capacity: 250 inc evening guests
Manor By The Lake
Exterior of Manor by the Lake
The ballroom dressed for a wedding reception
The lake is an amazing backdrop for wedding portraits especially with the rich autumn colours.
The dramatic Manor by the Lake lawns and woodland are ideal for a photographs
Manor by the Lake is a stunning victorian manor house located in the magnificent Regency spa town Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Set in seven acres of beautiful grounds this venue can cater for both small intimate weddings and larger gatherings up to 300 guests. A cotswold wedding venue with both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces. Getting ready suites and 12 bedrooms including a man cave for the guys to enjoy before the ceremony. Named after the beautiful lake at the front of the venue, Manor by the Lake has a sweeping staircase and ornate features. Fast becoming one of the most popular venues in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.
To view an in depth blog post on this great Cheltenham wedding venue click here.
Website: https://www.manorbythelake.co.uk/
Location: Hatherley Ln, Cheltenham GL51 6PN
Indoor Ceremony: Yes
Outdoor Ceremony: Yes
Capacity: 250
Hilles House
Horses keep you company during golden hour.
Wedding reception held in the large marque.
Guests can enjoy your wedding party whilst taking in the amazing Cotswold views.
Hilles House outdoor wedding ceremony
Hilles House is a unique arts and crafts wedding venue on the edge of the Cotswolds. If your choice is an outdoor wedding Hilles House is a great choice. It can cater for civil ceremonies and 150 guests, while the majestic Big Hall can hold 100 patrons. With its hillside position providing spectacular views of the Cotswolds why not take advantage of the outside space and dramatic backdrops. A stunning venue rich in history and style.
Website: https://www.hilleshouse.co.uk/
Location: Hilles House, Sevenleaze Ln, Painswick, Stroud GL6 6NN
Indoor Ceremony: Yes
Outdoor Ceremony: Yes
Capacity: 150 outdoor / 100 Indoor
The Great Tythe Barn
Make an entrance at the Great Tythe Barn in Tetbury
The Great Tythe Barn
Guests can enjoy the summer weather in the tranquil gardens
Confetti celebration at the Great Tythe Barn
The Great Tythe Barn is a wonderful well established Barn wedding venue in the picturesque village of Tetbury, Gloucestershire. A versatile rustic Cotswold wedding venue with high ceilings and fairy lights that caters for all parts of the wedding day. There is ample accommodation on site for the bride and groom and their guests to get ready in as well as a large garden to enjoy.
To view an in depth wedding at The Great Tythe Barn click here.
Website: https://www.gtb.co.uk/
Location: Long Newnton, Tetbury GL8 8XA
Indoor Ceremony: Yes
Outdoor Ceremony: Yes
Capacity: Up to 350 guests inc evening
Hyde House
Bride and groom portrait in the gardens of the stately home.
Bright and airy wedding ceremony in the converted beamed barn.
The beautiful Hyde House exterior
Outdoor wedding ceremonies are available under the arbour.
Fancy staying in your own luxury private house for your wedding day celebrations? Then Hyde House in Stow on the Wold could be the venue for you! It is a restored Victorian manor house with converted barn and provides 20 bedroom accommodation. Your ceremony can take place in the Grange, a converted barn with huge bay windows providing an abundance of natural light (great for photography) or outside under the Arbour on the sunny summer days. Hyde House is a stylish, smart venue in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Website: https://hyde-house.uk/
Location: Fosse Way, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham GL54 1FA
Inside Ceremony: Yes
Outside Ceremony: Yes
Capacity: 150
Drakestone House
Drakestone house outdoor wedding ceremony
There are plenty of rustic backdrops to capture some fun portraits.
Guests gather on the beautiful lawn at Drakestone House.
There is ample outside space for your wedding reception to be held in a large marquee
In an area of outstanding natural beauty, Drakestone House is a beautiful period home nestled in the Cotswold Hills. One of the best self catering wedding accommodations in the Cotswolds. Rooms for 20 guests and lots of things to keep you and your guests occupied such as a tennis court, hot tub, beautiful gardens, childrens play area and trampoline not to mention a 100 year old Cotswold Yew garden. Kick back and relax at Drakestone House.
Website: https://drakestonehouse.co.uk/
Location: The Avenue, Stinchcombe, Dursley GL11 6AS
Inside: Contact venue
Outside: Yes
Capacity: Up to 150 for outdoor ceremony
The Painswick Hotel
Make the most of the views and outside space at Painswick Hotel, even if its a bit wet!
A proud dad walks his daughter down the aisle at The Painswick Hotel
The Painswick Hotel provides a warm intimate atmosphere for your wedding reception.
Just married at The Paiswick Hotel
Tucked away in the Cotswolds is the chocolate box village of Painswick and the Painswick Hotel. A lovely Gloucestershire wedding venue that is everything you could dream of and more. The hotel provides a variety of options to suit your wedding requirements including garden terrace with incredible views of the Cotswolds, roaring fires in the luxurious dining rooms as well as seventeen bedrooms to spend the night. It has a home from home feel but with that added luxurious feel. You have dreamt of a Cotswold wedding and this Painswick Hotel could be the venue for you!
Website: https://thepainswick.co.uk/
Location: Kemps Ln, Painswick, Stroud GL6 6YB
Inside Ceremony: Yes
Outside Ceremony: Yes
Capacity: 50-80
Pet Friendly: Yes