THE 10 BEST WEDDING VENUES IN THE COTSWOLDS

top venues updated 02.04.25

We’re completely spoiled in this part of the world in that the 10 best wedding venues in the Cotswolds overlap heavily with the top 10 wedding venues in the UK! Running through five counties; Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire the Cotswolds is a picture perfect area of outstanding natural beauty. Golden stone barns, grand manor houses and ornate mansions sit within rolling green hills. Most venues offer outside ceremony options to really make the most of the views and there are endless pretty villages for church weddings. Basically you can’t go far wrong! Here are my top ten cotswold wedding venues, after 14 years as a wedding photographer in the South West.

Undoubtedly one of the best wedding venues in the Cotswolds this 15th Century Stone House and barn is extremely popular and for good reason. The buildings and settings are idyllic; multiple large spaces, accommodation and a secret garden with an ancient orchard – all big ticks for me as a photographer!

Address: Caswell House, Caswell Ln, Brize Norton OX18 3NJ

Website: https://www.caswellhouse.co.uk

The Manor House in Castle Combe is 14^th-century private luxury, in one of the prettiest villages in the whole of the UK. Hidden amongst the trees you can celebrate your wedding in the impressive grounds before taking a stroll along the famous Cotswolds street. It has plenty of rooms for guests to stay, wonderful staff and even it’s own pub you can all pop to the night before – ideal!

Address: West St, Castle Combe, Chippenham SN14 7HX  Website: https://www.exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house/

Old Gore blew me away. Perhaps the best example modern architecture meeting gorgeous old stone this beautiful space encompasses the best of classic and new wedding venues. Stand out street food cooked served outside meets cosy fires inside, all with wonderful attention to detail. I shot my first wedding here in March and it worked particularly well as an inside/outside venue when it’s still a little chilly! 

Address: Old Gore Barn, Fosse cross, Cirencester GL54 4BZ

Anthology farm is currently an unknown gem but I can’t imagine this renovated 18th century barn staying secret for long. Imagine your ceremony on the flat lawn in front of the farmhouse with a backdrop of over 500 acres of private farmland, golden wheat fields and meadows of rare bee orchids. To make this vision a reality Luxury venue supplier Unique Homestays provide exclusive hire of the house and grounds, with guests having full use of the bedrooms, kitchens, lounge areas, cinema room and indoor swimming pool.

Location: ‘Anthology Farm is in Whittington near Cheltenham, with easy access to several major Cotswold villages and about half an hour by car from Gloucester.’

Website:https://www.uniquehomestays.com/weddings/uk/gloucestershire/cheltenham/anthology-farm/

And 10 more ‘not to be missed’ Wedding Venues in the Cotswolds: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire

1. Cripps Barn

2. Kiftsgate Court Gardens

“The creation of three generations of women gardeners” Kiftsgate is the idyllic vision of the perfect summer garden party. Get lost amongst the flowers or just enjoy the beautiful views!

Address: Mickleton, Chipping Campden GL55 6LN

3. The Matara Centre

A beautiful Asian inspired venue with outside ceremony options and well looked after gardens. Sat roughly between Bath and Gloucester.

Address: Kingscote Park Near, Tetbury GL8 8YA

4. The Great Tythe Barn tetbury

A lovely spacious barn with lots of accommodation. Not far from The Prince of Wales’ House!

Address: Long Newnton, Tetbury GL8 8XA

5. Owlpen Manor

A traditional Cotswolds Stone Manor house sat on a 215 acre estate near Dursley.

Address: Owlpen Manor, Uley, Dursley GL11 5BZ

6. Stone Barn

Another Cripps and Co triumph, Stone barn near Cheltenham meets all of their high ‘rustic chic’ standards. Very much East Cotswolds so ideal if you’re looking for a venue closer to Oxford.

Address: Upper Windrush, Cheltenham GL54 3RF

7. Hamswell House

Not far from Bath Hamswell House is an enchanting little Manor house and winner of ‘Bridebook best of Britain award for outstanding wedding venue.’ Not bad!  Address: Hamswell House, Bath BA1 9DG

8. Merriscourt 

Set on 500 acres of Cotswolds countryside between the border of  Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire Merriscourt has three beautiful barns for you to plan the perfect wedding day around.

9. Manor By The Lake

10. The Tythe Barn, Launton

This was a new one to me until recently, but my word do they have a good set up at the Tythe Barn. Everything has been flawlessly designed for an effortless wedding day with all of the features and amenities you could want from a venue. The barn is magnificent and I was spoiled for choice for options for photos. The only thing I can think that it’s missing is accommodation, but being so close to Bicester I can’t imagine that being a problem for guests. 

11. Primrose Hill Farm

Right at the top of the Cotswolds with epic views of Oxfordshire sits Primrose Hill Farm,  this venue is a brilliant mix of Farmhouse chic and modern barn, tastefully done and with all the space you could need. Separate ceremony and party rooms means no ‘turning the room around’ and the barn where you’ll have your wedding breakfast is just gorgeous. Add to that a beautiful mix of options for photos outside – including a lake!) And you have yourself a recipe for a brilliant day. Address: Arlescote, Banbury OX17 1DQ.

12. Tortworth Court

13. Kin House

Just outside the AONB but deserves an honourable mention as it really stands out as special. In their words: “A lovingly restored Georgian manor in the Wiltshire countryside, open for private parties, retreats, high times or down time.” Worth a google if you’re open to venues outside the Cotswolds, is also conveniently close to the M4.

Address: Kington Langley, Chippenham SN15 5NA

14. Sudeley Castle

Honestly I’m late to the party on this one and my instagram is now filled with beautiful images from this romantic English Castle. I’ve photographed an album cover here but not had the luck to capture a wedding, if you choose Sudeley then get in touch for a discount!

Address: Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5JD

15. THE PIG-in the Cotswolds (Barnsley House)

Barnsley House has become THE PIG-in the Cotswolds and it’s more beautiful than ever. Exquisite interior design is combined with gorgeous gardens and to top it all it’s just 5 minutes from the famously beautiful Arlington Row which could be ideal for photos.

Belcombe Court is a genuinely exquisite wedding venue and won Winner of Historic Houses Garden of the Year 2024. Despite being tucked at the very bottom of the Cotswolds it oozes Cotswolds charm like the very best of them. Belcombe is on my bucket list for sure!

Address: Belcombe Court, Belcombe Road, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1LZ.
Phone: 07834 896 823