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Best COTSWOLDS Wedding Venues.

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The Cotswolds is an area of remarkable natural beauty. Its rolling green hills are home to grand mansions, stately manor houses, and golden stone barns. The majority of venues allow for outdoor ceremonies so couples' can fully appreciate the scenery.

 

Choosing your wedding venue can be a lengthy process when there is so much to choose from, taking into consideration the aesthetic to the facilities a venue has to offer.


So, to give you some assistance, here are 12 of the best Cotswold wedding venues that you don’t want to miss whilst you’re searching for your ideal wedding suppliers.

KIN HOUSE | BLENHEIM PALACE MANOR | THE SLAUGHTERS MANOR HOUSE | COWLEY MANOR | ELMORE COURT | DE VERE TORTWORTH COURT | HAMSWELL HOUSE | BERKELEY CASTLE | EBRINGTON MANOR | EURIDGE MANOR | CORNWELL MANOR | KIRTLINGTON PARK

12 of The Best Cotswold Wedding Venues.

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KIN HOUSE

This Cotswold wedding venue, Kin House is a stately mansion near Kington Langley, North Wiltshire, England. The 10 acres of gardens and woodlands around the Grade II-listed Georgian home serve as a lovely background for your Cotswold wedding day.

 

Barlow & Barlow, who are renowned for their eclectic mixes of ancient furniture, striking prints, and vibrant colours, created the interior design for Kin House.

 

There are 12 bedrooms here, along with lounges, bars, a speakeasy-style barbershop, and multiple banquet facilities.

 

During your drinks reception, the Fitz Bar is a perfect place to enjoy local wines and burnt-orange negronis, while Kilvert Hall has space for 200 guests for the wedding meal.

 

The Heart Room features lofted ceilings, a fireplace from the 18th century, and chandeliers.

 

On the lawns is a designated ceremony area if you would rather get married outside. Also, you can dine outside in the woodlands under the stars!

BLENHEIM PALACE 

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Oxfordshire's Blenheim Palace provides a stunning Cotswolds wedding venue setting, whether you're organising a lavish soirée or a smaller gathering. You can even appreciate the gorgeous lake that surrounds the Cotswold wedding venue.

 

Its award-winning Formal Gardens, over 2,000 acres of picturesquely planted parkland, and 18th-century baroque architecture make it an inviting setting for wedding photography.

 

This Cotswolds wedding venue which is licenced for civil ceremonies and partnerships provides six locations for gatherings of various sizes and kinds.

 

The Great Hall and Long Library are excellent areas for dining and drinking, and the Orangery and Marlborough rooms make outstanding ceremony locations.

 

These rooms can be used separately or combined to create one magnificent space because each one is designed for specific times of the day.

 

For larger weddings with up to 300 loved ones, the Great Hall, Saloon, and Long Library package is ideal.

THE SLAUGHTERS MANOR HOUSE

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The Slaughters Manor House offers an exquisite Cotswold escape equipped with opulent bedrooms, an authentically English croquet lawn, tennis court, billiards room, and cocktail bar. It is tucked away amid five acres of gorgeously designed gardens.

 

This Cotswold wedding venue guarantees an ideal backdrop and has everything you need for a magical wedding celebration, whether you envision a lavish gathering of your closest friends and family or an extravegent wedding. 

 

With views of the meticulously kept lawns, the spacious Restaurant is the ideal location for exchanging vows, while the elegant Oxford Room makes an amazing place for your reception.

 

With its fairytale architecture, opulent interiors, and unmatched views, you will have a day to remember.

Cowley Manor

A magnificent country house and Cotswolds wedding venue Cowley Manor in Gloucestershire is surrounded by lakes, meadows, cascades, and woodland. For civil ceremonies as well as receptions, the venue can be reserved exclusively for you.

 

In the estate, at St. Mary's Church, you can also exchange vows.

 

A delightful atmosphere is created by the spacious, elegantly appointed apartments and the lovely gardens that surround them.

Elmore Court

Elmore Court, in Elmore, Gloucestershire, is a unique and exceptional country house Cotswold wedding venue. This Grade II listed mansion is home to more than 760 years of family history!

 

The Guise family owned it, and for more than 50 years it served as the owner's party pad before being completely renovated for weddings and parties in 2013.

 

The Gillyflower, a gorgeous soundproof reception hall, has been added as part of Elmore Court's ongoing, meticulous renovation. It offers a distinctive atmosphere for you and up to 200 guests to dine and dance the night away because it is constructed from rammed earth and natural materials.

 

After being renovated, the Victorian walled garden now produces a large portion of the seasonal vegetables and herbs used for wedding plates.

De Vere Tortworth Court

In South Gloucestershire, there is a lovely Cotswold wedding venue called De Vere Tortworth Court. The Victorian mansion, which is situated on private grounds and is surrounded by the breathtaking Gloucestershire countryside, oozes grandeur and romanticism.

 

You can use a wide range of authorised facilities at De Vere Tortworth Court for your wedding ceremony, wedding breakfast, and evening event.

 

The four-star hotel blends traditional elegance with modern design. You can think of the area as the ideal blank canvas to suit any colour scheme and design.

 

Up to 280 guests can enjoy the self-contained Westminster suite, which features a dance floor, stage, and bar.

 

The glass-paneled Orangery, which was first constructed in 1874 and features cascades of natural light, looks stunning during the day.

Hamswell House

A magnificent Cotswold wedding venue is Hamswell House, which is close to Bath in Somerset. It provides the ideal location for an absolutely beautiful wedding day.

 

The site, which is surrounded by stunning natural scenery in the Cotswolds, has a lovely rural setting and breathtaking views. 

 

The historic Hamswell House offers 50 acres of exquisite grounds, gardens, and breathtaking country views. These breathtaking surroundings will make for beautiful backdrops for your key wedding photos. 

 

The charming 18th-century orangery is available for ceremonies both inside and outside. A 400-year-old lime tree is another option and would create a charming setting for your outdoor event.

 

Following the ceremony, you and your guests can enjoy a chill evening reception on the patio with your drinks.

Berkeley Castle

On the outskirts of the Cotswolds, Berkeley Castle is a private, luxurious weekend wedding location with space for up to 36 guests.

 

Walk down the aisle against the enchanted background of Berkeley Castle, whether you decide to host a civil wedding in their stately Great Hall with enough for up to 130 guests or married in a more private ceremony in the beautiful Long Drawing Room with space for 70.

 

There are numerous lovely locations to choose from. You can enjoy stunning views while being served beverages on the Gun Terrace and Lower Lawns, where the terraces have lovely rose borders leading to the peaceful Lily pond.

 

This Cotswold wedding venue has a vaulted ceiling, striking tile flooring, and beautiful stained glass windows.

Ebrington Manor

The grounds and gardens at Ebrington Manor are extremely stunning because they are located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

 

They enjoy the very last of the sun's rays facing directly west, and the sunsets can be breathtaking. Nearly every direction offers uninterrupted Cotswold views.

 

While the award-winning pub, farm shop, butcher, and other B&Bs in the village of Ebrington are all close by, the house and grounds are completely private.

 

There are various gorgeous locations on the 20 acres of the grounds where you can put your marquee. The grounds of Ebrington offer a varied, adaptable, and lovely selection of settings, whether it's an elegant marquee in the park, a luxury tipi garlanded with lights and flowers by the lake, or classy drinks in the garden after dusk.

Euridge Manor & The Lost Orangery

Tucked away in the countryside, Euridge Manor is a Cotswold wedding venue that you do not want to miss. 

 

Georgian-style buildings, glittering water features, year-round palm trees, a crumbling castle, superb topiary, rose gardens, lawns, cloisters, archways, a thatched boat house, and much more can be found there.

 

There are a variety of ceremony locations for weddings with attendees ranging from 20 to 200. So whether you choose to create a more intimate wedding with close family and friends, or you dream of a big wedding party, the choice is yours.

Cornwell Manor

Located in a valley with an elaborate Italian garden and lakes beyond, Cornwell Manor, a Cotswold wedding venue has an exquisite façade that is perfectly proportioned.

 

Additionally, the property is located in one of the most picturesque regions along the Oxfordshire-Gloucestershire border, according to House & Garden.

 

The main entrance hall is decorated in the traditional English Country style with a stone floor and an 18th Century fireplace and is reached by shallow steps that are framed by box hedges and elaborate urns.

 

The Hall, which is especially cosy by the firelight and ideal for afternoon tea, can also be used for bigger supper or drinks gatherings after a day spent exploring the countryside.

 

The Ballroom, which was a 1930s addition to the home, includes a large sprung floor and seating for 150 guests. This space is excellent for larger parties.

Kirtlington Park

Kirtlington Park is a lovely country home situated in magnificent parkland and a private residence that grants you and your guests exclusivity.

 

With adjacent doors opening to the gardens and Great Hall, which can accommodate up to 145 people for dinner, this Cotswold wedding venue offers a chic Saloon which becomes the ideal location for your wedding ceremony.

 

The larger state rooms flow naturally into the lavishly furnished Drawing room and Monkey room, which is known for its painted ceiling and provides a quiet retreat from the main celebration.

 

With doors leading outdoors to the Palladian steps, the Saloon transforms into the place to be for the evening's festivities. From here, you can halt and take in the breathtaking views that stretch all the way to the Chiltern Hills.

Are You Ready To Plan Your Cotswold Wedding?

Your wedding day is all about you and your partner, so choosing the best Cotswold wedding venue is a vital part of your wedding planning journey. 

 

Capture the true memories of your Cotswold wedding so you can look back on it in years to come and remember the amount of effort and passion you put into creating your dream vision and celebrated your love of one another, through wedding photography.

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