Top Intimate Wedding Venues in The Cotswolds
Top Intimate Wedding Venues in The Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is known for its incredibly charming villages, breathtaking landscapes, stunning Cotswold stone, and so much more. It is not surprising that many couples decide to get married in this part of the UK and I agree, it is has so much to offer!
Whether you share your day with close family and friends or decide on an intimate wedding day with just the two of you, your day will feel complete when you choose the perfect wedding venue.
I have put together my top intimate wedding venues in the Cotswolds that I know you will love.
Top 9 Intimate Venues
Kings Head Cirencester
Barnsley House
Calcot
Cowley Manor
Wyck Hill House in Stow-on-the-Wold
Dumbleton Hall in Evesham
Stone Barn near Cheltenham
Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester
The Greenway Hotel and Spa near Cheltenham
Kings Head in Cirencester
The Kings Head Hotel is an exquisite, four-star, boutique-style wedding venue in the Cotswolds that is situated in the centre of the historic town of Cirencester. It is the ideal location for a private gathering of loved ones.
The local church is across from the entrance if you're interested in having a church wedding. The journey from the church to the hotel doors for your post-ceremony celebrations are only a few steps away.
It is a grade II listed Corn Hall, their most significant event space, was constructed in 1862 and is brimming with period and architectural details.
The Assembly Room, on the other hand, is a distinctly attractive location with a rooftop garden great for a Champagne reception and the ideal setting for those important wedding photos. Their Panel Room and Library are ideal for an intimate wedding celebration accommodating 2 to 30 guests if you want a more private setting.
They also offer The Vaulted Cellar, which is a unique experience and brings those Italian Wine cellar vibes to your reception.
Barnsley House in Cirencester
Barnsley House is a beautiful venue, perfect for an intimate ceremony and reception.
The main house, which has 18 lavish bedrooms and is available for private use and was carefully designed with a mix of modern and classic elements. Barnsley House is the most delightful, flawlessly furnished, and fully furnished wedding venue in the Cotswolds for small and intimate weddings.
The Potager restaurant is lovely and has a view of the gardens. Tables with menus inspired by the seasonal harvests and local products in the Barnsley garden are set with rosemary sprigs and linen napkins. There is also a local pub called The Country Bar, and it offers everything you would expect from a village pub, including open fires, papers, pints, and excellent food.
The grounds are one of England's most well-known locations and include knot gardens, sculptures by Simon Verity, the Laburnum Walk, and an ornamental fruit and vegetable garden.
Calcot Manor in Gloucestershire
An exquisite and classy way to celebrate your wedding day is with a Calcot Manor wedding. Calcot Manor and Spa is located close to Tetbury in the lovely Gloucestershire countryside. The hotel, a 14th-century country house, and the converted barn are located next to a charming courtyard with lime trees and old stone buildings and stables that were constructed by Cistercian monks.
This intimate wedding venue in the Cotswolds is one of the most beautiful and distinctive wedding venues, which only hosts a small number of weddings each year.
There is a church about 10 miles down the road towards Cirencester, a medieval church called St Andrew’s in Chedworth if you would like to hold your ceremony there.
With exposed historic stone walls, high ceilings, and big windows that allow in loads of lovely natural light, The Loft is a breathtaking and mysterious space, which is perfect for your wedding breakfast.
The Consevatory is where you could enjoy garden games while gazing out over the picturesque Cotswold countryside.
Cowley Manor in Cheltenham
A 30-room boutique hotel with a spa, Cowley Manor is located within 55 acres of Cotswold woodlands, lakes, and meadows. How much better could it get?
Various natural springs, a number of lakes, and Victorian cascades may be found in the well-known gardens. Cowley Manor helped launch a new generation of modern country house hotels with its award-winning design and architecture.
This intimate wedding venue in the Cotswolds is the ideal location to relax, unwind, and enjoy in the heart of the British countryside with an emphasis on luxury, service, and very few rules. Perfect for your personlised special day!
Wyck Hill House in Stow-on-the-Wold
Wyck Hill House in Stow-on-the-Wold is a stunning intimate wedding venue in the Cotswolds for county couples looking for a romantic place to get married. It has gorgeous grounds, a charming rural setting, and wonderful decor.
The Adams Room can seat up to 70 people for the ceremony and 40 for the wedding breakfast and has a wonderful garden view, while the charming Heythrop Suite can hold up to 16 guests for a really small gathering.
Dumbleton Hall in Evesham
The magnificent Dumbleton Hall, which offers a tranquil rural retreat for those special celebrations and a stunning oak-panelled Shire Room for intimate weddings, is the perfect place to cosy up with your loved ones in the Cotswolds for your special day.
The Shire Room at Dumbleton Hall, which can accommodate up to 30 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, offers a delightful setting with a stone mantelpiece and French windows that open onto the lawns. You will have the perfect view from the indoors with these magnificent windows, perfect for any time of the year!
Blackfriars Priory
An iconic landmark, a Medieval Priory, nestled in the heart of Gloucester City, Blackfriars is a truly lavish and historic venue for your wedding.
Blackfriars offer a range of packages suitable for any budget, and take pride in offering bespoke weddings for unique couples. They offer three different ceremony and reception spaces, The North Range, The Upper East Range & the Lower East Range.
Stone Barn near Cheltenham
Stone Barn is a family-run Cotswold barn located in the serene hills of the Gloucestershire countryside, giving it the ideal intimate wedding venue in the Cotswolds to enjoy your day.
With cosy stoves and an open kitchen, a personal menu can be designed and created for you, and food can be flame-grilled on what is reputed to be the largest indoor BBQ and rotisserie in the UK by a team with more than 30 years of experience.
The Stump Pub, Montreal House, Casina Cottage, and The New Inn are just a few of the local lodging options available to couples and their guests, allowing you all to dance the night away carefree!
The Greenway Hotel and Spa near Cheltenham
The Greenway Hotel and Spa, located near Cheltenham on the edge of the Cotswolds, offers intimate wedding packages for up to 20 guests as well as elopements with ceremonies for just the two of you.
While the elopement package allows couples to exchange vows in a stunning room before enjoying Champagne and canapes, a spa treatment, a seven-course tasting menu and a night in the bridal suite with breakfast, it includes a choice of two rooms for your ceremony.
You also get a drinks reception, three-course wedding breakfast, and a prosecco toast as part of the package. This intimate wedding venue in the Cotswolds is great if you want the whole package deal planned out and ready for you!
Are you ready to book your intimate wedding venue in the Cotswolds?
Choosing a wedding venue is an essential part of your wedding planning process. It is the first supplier you should book as you then have a finalised date planned and you know what other suppliers you do and do not need! Send out those RSVP’s, book those other suppliers and plan out the perfect setting for your intimate wedding!
I hope you had some inspiration from my top intimate wedding venues in the Cotswolds. If you would like to book your wedding photographer, you can enquire about my services here.
