About

Hilles House is a beautiful Arts & Crafts mansion located in the Cotswolds. It was built between 1914 and 1916 by Detmar Jellings Blow, a celebrated architect of the time. The house is set in a private estate of 1,000 acres and is surrounded by stunning gardens.

Facilities

Access to the Big Hall and the Primavera Room, named after the tapestry, that drapes one whole wall. It is a wonderful romantic room for the bride to get ready in, with a magnificent staircase to walk down to the Big Hall or out to the gardens - exclusive use of the landscaped weddings. Let us tell you a bit more...

Civil Ceremonies

With outstanding views of the lawn and the five counties that span beyond, The Big Hall is the perfect place to host your civil ceremony. Licenced for civil ceremonies, this space can host 100 guests and for a few more, the lawn can host 150 guests.

Marquee

If you are thinking of something bigger, Hilles House have the space for marquee and yurt hire. Although not included, you can use one of their trusted suppliers to make your wedding dreams to come true. Just imagine a rustic romantic yurt with glistening fairy lights as you celebrate your wedding day.

Church Weddings

For those who want a church service, Hilles House is the perfect location. With nearby historic churches including Painswick, Pitchcombe, Cranham and Stroud, you can return after for drinks and canapes before you wedding breakfast.

Catering

Hilles House have worked with many local caterers and can recommend the best. Their recommended caterers know the set up and produce mouth-watering food and unbeatable service. Here are their recommended caterers:

• Queen and Whippet
• Berry Blue
• Birch Catering
• Cotswold Cooks
• Joanna Parker

Packages

Hilles House Wedding Package (£5,000 inc VAT)

This package is perfect for couples who want a relaxed and intimate wedding. You'll have the whole of Hilles House to yourselves, and their experienced wedding planner will be on hand to help you every step of the way. This package is for Thursday and Friday weddings from 9am to 5pm, and Saturday until 12 am. They include:

• Help from their experienced wedding planner
• Use of the Big Hall from noon to 6pm on Saturday
• Full use of the gardens and grounds for set up and wedding day
• 100 folding wooden chairs available for the ceremony
• Use of the Primavera bedroom for the bride and bridesmaids to change
• Site for a marquee or yurt
• Overnight car parking
• Permanent outside loos next to the North Hall

Sunday Brunch (£1,000 inc VAT)

With a caterer of your choice and views across five countries, you and your guests could dine upon Sunday Brunch between 11am and 4pm on Hilles House perfectly manicured lawn.

Smaller Budgets (£3,000 inc VAT)

To reduce the cost, Hilles House offer smaller weddings in the Big Hall. This includes:

• A civil or humanist ceremony in The Big Hall or on The Top Lawn
• Up to 30 guests
• Access from 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Use of the Primavera room for getting ready
• Use of the Big Hall for an intimate dinner
• Chairs for your ceremony
• Use of gardens and terrace for photos and canapés
• Use of kitchen for caterer

Accommodation

Hilles House can recommend some incredible local accommodation for your wedding night, including:

• Kimsbury Farm
• The Falcon Hotel
• The Painswick Hotel
• Hayes Farm
• Signature Blue shepherd huts

You can also glamp at Hilles House, perfect for those guests who find comfort in the outdoors.

But rest assured, on-site self-catering accommodation is planned for 2024 onwards.

If Hilles House is perfect for you, be sure to get in contact using the details below!