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Owlpen Manor

Overview

  • Located in the Cotswolds
  • Whole weekend exclusive access
  • Accommodation in boutique holiday cottages, sleeping 40 people
  • Stunning location named "the most beautiful place in England" (Fodor's Guides)
  • Acres of landscape gardens to explore, beloved by photographers
  • Glamping, bonfires and wild swimming
  • Civil ceremony licenses
  • Exceptional in-house catering

Owlpen Manor

Nestled in a secluded Cotswold valley, Owlpen Manor is a cherished family home that extends its timeless beauty and charm for your wedding day. This exclusive wedding venue will allow you to experience the perfect blend of romance and intimacy, ensuring a memorable celebration surrounded by loved ones. With various magical locations for ceremonies, receptions, dancing, and dining, the estate is exclusively yours for an entire weekend or week, accommodating weddings from 20 to 200 guests.

At Owlpen Manor they believe that a wedding should extend beyond a single day, which is why they offer the estate for a three-day experience. Whether you choose a Wednesday or Saturday celebration or another day of the week, their timeline ensures you have ample time to create lasting memories.

About

Owlpen are dedicated to providing a personalised experience for your special day as a family-run business. Their commitment to quality over quantity is reflected in their approach, as they only host one wedding per weekend. With exclusive access to the entire estate for you and your wedding party, you can enjoy ample time for preparations and extend your celebration into the following day, without feeling rushed or pressured to leave. Ultimately, Owlpen's goal is to create a unique event tailored to your desires, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Facilities

Create your unique and personalised wedding at Owlpen, where the dedicated team helps bring your vision to life. Choose from licensed civil ceremonies in the historic Tudor Manor House or the oldest wedding barn in Gloucestershire, the ancient Cyder Barn, accommodating up to 100 guests. Alternatively, opt for a picturesque church wedding at the nearby Owlpen Parish Church, conveniently located within the valley. Let us give you some more details!

The Cyder Barn

Discover the enchanting Cyder Barn, a historic wedding space dating back to 1446. Its magnificent oak cruck trusses and original cider press exude charm and character. Adjacent to it is the contemporary pole barn, offering dining space for up to 120 guests and featuring underfloor heating and a large wood-burning stove. For intimate celebrations, the Cyder Barn can seat up to 40 people. As the oldest licensed wedding barn in the Cotswolds, it accommodates 50 guests for a wedding breakfast and transforms into a bar and dancehall for larger weddings. Enjoy access to the manor gardens for drinks receptions, games, and photographs, making it a captivating rustic venue for year-round weddings and private events.

The Pole Barn

The contemporary Pole Barn offers a versatile space tailored to accommodate 40-120 guests, depending on the desired layout. Featuring a spacious interior with a grand open fire and underfloor heating, it is the perfect venue for celebrations throughout the year, regardless of the weather. Constructed from carefully chosen larch trees sourced from the Owlpen estate, the barn's exterior seamlessly blends traditional Cotswold stone with modern polycarbonate materials, allowing ample natural light to fill the structure.

The Manor Gardens

With picturesque parterres and terraces, the gardens provide a timeless backdrop for a drink's reception accommodating up to 200 guests, while offering countless breath-taking photo opportunities. Marquee weddings are also available, offering panoramic views of the Manor House, woodlands, and fields. The marquee can comfortably seat 180 guests and provides a fully equipped bar, lavatory facilities, and ample parking. Owlpen Manor is licensed for civil ceremonies, accommodating up to 50 guests in the Great Hall, 100 guests in the Cyder Barn, and 150 guests in the historic gardens.

Church of the Holy Cross

Overlooking the manor house, the Church of the Holy Cross stands majestically, accessible through the lych gate in the enchanting Manor Garden. This captivating church offers an exquisite setting for wedding services and blessings. Step inside to discover a richly adorned interior featuring mosaics, tiles, ceilings, and stained glass dating back to around 1885.

Catering

Your special day deserves exceptional food, tailored to your preferences. Owlpen take pride in offering a diverse selection of menus, ranging from elegant wedding breakfasts to casual finger buffets and delightful spit roasts. Their preferred catering suppliers, Well Seasoned Cotswold Catering, prioritise sourcing local ingredients from trusted suppliers, minimizing food miles. With extensive experience in vegan catering, they bring their expertise from managing Woodruffs Organic Cafe, Britain's first organic vegetarian cafe in Stroud for the past two decades.

Packages

Midweek Wedding Offer - 2023 and 2025 (£5950)

To keep things nice and simple, Owlpen offer one quote so you don't have to compare and contrast. Their midweek package truly gives you the best benefits, including:

  • Enjoy a two-night stay on the picturesque Owlpen Manor Estate, with the option to arrive a day prior to your wedding for decoration and preparation. The charming Cyder Barn is available for a pre-wedding dinner or casual gathering.
  • Delight in exclusive access to the estate's gardens and grounds, as well as the new pole barn and medieval Cyder Barn for dining and dancing.
  • The Manor House itself can accommodate ceremonies for up to 50 guests.
  • Indulge in their wine package, providing a bottle of sparkling, red, and white wine per person, distributed throughout the reception, wedding breakfast, and speeches.
  • For a wider beverage selection, discounted "beer buckets" are available, and their fully stocked bar is open for evening drinks.
  • Your wedding package also includes a delectable three-course meal for 40 guests.

For more information on pricing, please see their brochure.

Accommodation

Experience tranquillity and relaxation at Owlpen Manor's estate, offering nine delightful holiday cottages that can be exclusively hired for your wedding party, accommodating up to 40 guests. With ample parking available, budget-conscious guests can also enjoy camping in the meadows by arrangement. Each cottage, steeped in history dating back to Saxon times, including the Old School house, the Mill, the Tithe Barn, the keeper's cottage, and the Court House, boasts its own distinctive charm. Restored with a blend of antique furniture and modern comforts, they provide the perfect setting for a weekend getaway, extended stay, or festive holiday in the Cotswolds.

Glamping

Owlpen Manor can also offer additional accommodation to guests who don't mind sleeping outdoors, in style, via glamping. Partnering with a reputable local company, they can arrange up to 30 bell tents at various venues in Gloucestershire and the southwest of England. These new 5-meter tents are equipped with creature comforts such as foam fold-out beds, duvets, pillows, cosy bed linen, extra blankets, floor rugs, vanity mirrors, LED battery lamps, fairy lights, and optional bunting.

If you are stunned by how beautiful Owlpen Manor is, be sure to get in contact using the details below.

Address
Owlpen Manor
Near Uley
Gloucestershire
GL11 5BZ

Reviews

  • Abby - June 2023

    Wow, what a venue! We got married at Owlpen two weeks ago and could not have asked for a better day. Everything was utterly perfect, from the beautiful location, the amazing food and service from Raoul and the staff, and of course the incredible Owlpen team that made it all happen. Bella and Hugo were so helpful in the lead up to the wedding answering any questions I had, and Tonia and Theo absolutely made the day, going above and beyond to help us.

    Our guests were able to arrive at Owlpen the afternoon before where we had a welcome bbq in one of the cottages (and guests went swimming in the lake!), and stayed until brunch the day after the wedding, so it felt like having a mini holiday with our friends and family, allowing us to really relax and spend time with our guests. On the wedding day there were so many places for the guests to explore, the beautiful gardens where we had our drinks reception, both the barns and outdoor area where we had a photobooth, pizza, s'mores, sparklers and games, we were able to put all of our own touches into it and everyone commented on how incredible the venue was, such a hidden gem!

    I would fully recommend Owlpen to any couple looking to get married, and only wish we could do it all again ourselves! Thank you so much for being the most incredible venue and team, we can't wait to come back and visit!

  • Russell - June 2023

    This is such a beautiful venue and the service from all the staff was fantastic. We were really lucky with the weather, but the indoor spaces of the barns and the cottages we stayed in are lovely too. The gardens and lawns are maintained immaculately. Service was great throughout the weekend, highly recommend.

  • Holly - June 2023

    We got married at owlpen manor this week and the team have been absolutely faultless from start to finish. The venue is like no other, with the wild swimming lake and holiday cottages for guests. I also found that they were much more laid back than other venues in that our guests were also welcome to glamp and camp, the fire pits got lit in the evening as part of the venue and so many of our guests have commented that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Nothing was too much trouble for wonderful Bella and her team and we have come away feeling like we have friends for life. We will definitely be returning for a stay in a cottage with our dog. Thank you team owlpen, we miss working with you already!

  • D - June 2023

    We were so impressed with Owlpen, having chosen them for our wedding day. First of all, the setting is absolutely stunning, steeped in history and we really appreciated being able to enjoy the site over the weekend, so we could relax the night before and enjoy a meal out of one of the cottages with our guests. Communication was always good and the weekend of the wedding, Hugo and team really went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and we weren't worrying on the day. Our guests all loved the setting- would highly recommend as a wedding venue or somewhere to just relax.

  • Samuel- June 2023

    I've recently had a wedding at this venue and it was absolutely perfect. It was like a fairy tale dream location and everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It is a very picturesque venue, the ceremony in the cider barn was perfect and really well done. Bella and Tonia were amazing and very attentive, they relieved alot of the stress and worry and took care of basically everything on the day. I would highly reccomend this venue, it has something for everyone.

  • Neil - June 2023

    Our son's wedding was here in this beautiful setting. Hugo and his team could not have been more helpful and ensured we had a perfect weekend. We could not fault the customer care we received.

  • Aimee - May 2023

    Tonya, Bella, Theo and the team were so kind, organised and just generally incredible. Our wedding could not have run more smoothly or have been more perfect, I honestly couldn't thank them enough. The venue is insanely beautiful, we had lots of compliments from our guests about how beautiful the cottages on site were too. Would 100% recommend to any couple looking for a serene place to tie the knot!

  • Rhys - May 2023

    I attended a wedding at Owlpen and it was such a fantastic venue! The setting is beautiful, the cottage accommodation was comfortable and charming, and the whole wedding ran extremely smoothly.

    We're already thinking of going back in the future for a holiday stay so that we can enjoy the scenery and do some walks which we didn't have time for while the wedding was going on.

  • Natalie - May 2023

    We had our wedding at Owlpen Manor last weekend and I can agree it is 'the loveliest place in England'. The organisation & communication of the team wedding coordinating were superb start to finish. We had all of the cottages for family and friends the weekend of the wedding and they were beautiful, some are very old and have quirks, which is amazing and all have very comfy beds and all guests were so happy with their stay and value for money. The venue being dog friendly was a great benefit for us involving our dog in the wedding. Bella, Tonia, Hugo and Theo I have to say a special thank you as you were all amazing. Bella and Theo helped our whole day run smoothly being there on the day itself and nothing was too much to ask. It's a very well oiled machine 👌👏🏼
    The fact you can put your own touch on it was one of my favourite things about the venue. The views and location is amazing, and with that does come small single track lanes, but for us and our guests it's all part of it!
    Honestly, thank you so much - we wish we could move in. Loved every moment.
    Thank you, The Saunders.

  • Jan - May 2023

    We have just had the privilege of hosting my daughter's wedding at Owlpen Manor. With an international guest list extending from Australia and S Korea in the east to Colorado, USA in the west, we were looking for a venue that would allow everyone to relax and get to know each other as well as showcasing the best our Cotswolds home has to offer. Owlpen did not disappoint!

    The staff at Owlpen were always friendly, helpful and attentive, whilst keeping the whole event running like clockwork. The catering team were excellent with everything home-made including breads and relishes. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and well appointed, including the tents alongside the millpond, despite the chilly temperatures overnight. The wedding venues themselves were stunning and having access from midday the day before to set up without any time pressure, allowed us time to mingle and get to know the guests.

    We could not have asked for a more perfect couple of days. A huge thank you to the entire team!

Owlpen Manor

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Dursley, Cotswolds

Owlpen Manor

Dursley, Cotswolds

Overview

  • Located in the Cotswolds
  • Whole weekend exclusive access
  • Accommodation in boutique holiday cottages, sleeping 40 people
  • Stunning location named "the most beautiful place in England" (Fodor's Guides)
  • Acres of landscape gardens to explore, beloved by photographers
  • Glamping, bonfires and wild swimming
  • Civil ceremony licenses
  • Exceptional in-house catering

Owlpen Manor

Nestled in a secluded Cotswold valley, Owlpen Manor is a cherished family home that extends its timeless beauty and charm for your wedding day. This exclusive wedding venue will allow you to experience the perfect blend of romance and intimacy, ensuring a memorable celebration surrounded by loved ones. With various magical locations for ceremonies, receptions, dancing, and dining, the estate is exclusively yours for an entire weekend or week, accommodating weddings from 20 to 200 guests.

At Owlpen Manor they believe that a wedding should extend beyond a single day, which is why they offer the estate for a three-day experience. Whether you choose a Wednesday or Saturday celebration or another day of the week, their timeline ensures you have ample time to create lasting memories.

About

Owlpen are dedicated to providing a personalised experience for your special day as a family-run business. Their commitment to quality over quantity is reflected in their approach, as they only host one wedding per weekend. With exclusive access to the entire estate for you and your wedding party, you can enjoy ample time for preparations and extend your celebration into the following day, without feeling rushed or pressured to leave. Ultimately, Owlpen's goal is to create a unique event tailored to your desires, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Facilities

Create your unique and personalised wedding at Owlpen, where the dedicated team helps bring your vision to life. Choose from licensed civil ceremonies in the historic Tudor Manor House or the oldest wedding barn in Gloucestershire, the ancient Cyder Barn, accommodating up to 100 guests. Alternatively, opt for a picturesque church wedding at the nearby Owlpen Parish Church, conveniently located within the valley. Let us give you some more details!

The Cyder Barn

Discover the enchanting Cyder Barn, a historic wedding space dating back to 1446. Its magnificent oak cruck trusses and original cider press exude charm and character. Adjacent to it is the contemporary pole barn, offering dining space for up to 120 guests and featuring underfloor heating and a large wood-burning stove. For intimate celebrations, the Cyder Barn can seat up to 40 people. As the oldest licensed wedding barn in the Cotswolds, it accommodates 50 guests for a wedding breakfast and transforms into a bar and dancehall for larger weddings. Enjoy access to the manor gardens for drinks receptions, games, and photographs, making it a captivating rustic venue for year-round weddings and private events.

The Pole Barn

The contemporary Pole Barn offers a versatile space tailored to accommodate 40-120 guests, depending on the desired layout. Featuring a spacious interior with a grand open fire and underfloor heating, it is the perfect venue for celebrations throughout the year, regardless of the weather. Constructed from carefully chosen larch trees sourced from the Owlpen estate, the barn's exterior seamlessly blends traditional Cotswold stone with modern polycarbonate materials, allowing ample natural light to fill the structure.

The Manor Gardens

With picturesque parterres and terraces, the gardens provide a timeless backdrop for a drink's reception accommodating up to 200 guests, while offering countless breath-taking photo opportunities. Marquee weddings are also available, offering panoramic views of the Manor House, woodlands, and fields. The marquee can comfortably seat 180 guests and provides a fully equipped bar, lavatory facilities, and ample parking. Owlpen Manor is licensed for civil ceremonies, accommodating up to 50 guests in the Great Hall, 100 guests in the Cyder Barn, and 150 guests in the historic gardens.

Church of the Holy Cross

Overlooking the manor house, the Church of the Holy Cross stands majestically, accessible through the lych gate in the enchanting Manor Garden. This captivating church offers an exquisite setting for wedding services and blessings. Step inside to discover a richly adorned interior featuring mosaics, tiles, ceilings, and stained glass dating back to around 1885.

Catering

Your special day deserves exceptional food, tailored to your preferences. Owlpen take pride in offering a diverse selection of menus, ranging from elegant wedding breakfasts to casual finger buffets and delightful spit roasts. Their preferred catering suppliers, Well Seasoned Cotswold Catering, prioritise sourcing local ingredients from trusted suppliers, minimizing food miles. With extensive experience in vegan catering, they bring their expertise from managing Woodruffs Organic Cafe, Britain's first organic vegetarian cafe in Stroud for the past two decades.

Packages

Midweek Wedding Offer - 2023 and 2025 (£5950)

To keep things nice and simple, Owlpen offer one quote so you don't have to compare and contrast. Their midweek package truly gives you the best benefits, including:

  • Enjoy a two-night stay on the picturesque Owlpen Manor Estate, with the option to arrive a day prior to your wedding for decoration and preparation. The charming Cyder Barn is available for a pre-wedding dinner or casual gathering.
  • Delight in exclusive access to the estate's gardens and grounds, as well as the new pole barn and medieval Cyder Barn for dining and dancing.
  • The Manor House itself can accommodate ceremonies for up to 50 guests.
  • Indulge in their wine package, providing a bottle of sparkling, red, and white wine per person, distributed throughout the reception, wedding breakfast, and speeches.
  • For a wider beverage selection, discounted "beer buckets" are available, and their fully stocked bar is open for evening drinks.
  • Your wedding package also includes a delectable three-course meal for 40 guests.

For more information on pricing, please see their brochure.

Accommodation

Experience tranquillity and relaxation at Owlpen Manor's estate, offering nine delightful holiday cottages that can be exclusively hired for your wedding party, accommodating up to 40 guests. With ample parking available, budget-conscious guests can also enjoy camping in the meadows by arrangement. Each cottage, steeped in history dating back to Saxon times, including the Old School house, the Mill, the Tithe Barn, the keeper's cottage, and the Court House, boasts its own distinctive charm. Restored with a blend of antique furniture and modern comforts, they provide the perfect setting for a weekend getaway, extended stay, or festive holiday in the Cotswolds.

Glamping

Owlpen Manor can also offer additional accommodation to guests who don't mind sleeping outdoors, in style, via glamping. Partnering with a reputable local company, they can arrange up to 30 bell tents at various venues in Gloucestershire and the southwest of England. These new 5-meter tents are equipped with creature comforts such as foam fold-out beds, duvets, pillows, cosy bed linen, extra blankets, floor rugs, vanity mirrors, LED battery lamps, fairy lights, and optional bunting.

If you are stunned by how beautiful Owlpen Manor is, be sure to get in contact using the details below.

Address
Owlpen Manor
Near Uley
Gloucestershire
GL11 5BZ

Reviews

Request Brochure
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