Here are the top 5 Cotswolds wedding venues that every couple should consider. The Cotswolds, with its rolling hills, charming villages, and timeless beauty, has long been a sought-after destination for couples looking for the perfect setting to say “I do.” As a Cotswolds wedding photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing countless weddings in this stunning region, and I can tell you that the Cotswolds offers an array of breathtaking venues that are perfect for any couple. Whether you’re after a rustic barn, a historic manor, or a venue with panoramic countryside views, the Cotswolds is home to some of the most picturesque wedding locations in the UK.
The Cotswolds is one of the most beautiful areas in the UK to get married. The Cotswolds covers a huge area and runs through five counties (mainly Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire and parts of Wiltshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire). It’s also the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England, stretching south-west from just south of Stratford-upon-Avon to just south of Bath.
Cotswold wedding venues of all shapes and sizes can be found in this area of outstanding natural beauty, all easily accessible from London and Birmingham. Here, I would like to list five of my favourite Cotswold wedding venues.
Matara Center near Tetbury
I love shooting wedding photography at Matara. It is my favourite Cotswold wedding venue. Matara boasts itself as being traditionally unconventional. A Grade II Regency House, the hilarious building, cloisters, courtyards and all in the most magical and tranquil setting. Matara offers a truly unique and breathtaking wedding experience.
The Great Tythe Barn Tetbury
Wedding photography in the Cotswolds doesn’t get better than this. One of the many reasons I love shooting wedding photography at Great Tythe Barn is its location. A hidden gem nestled in rural Gloucestershire. A stunning Grade II listed 16th Century stone barn and a beautiful walled garden and courtyard give me so many opportunities to take great shots of my clients and their wedding guests.
Caswell House near Brize Norton
Oxfordshire wedding photography at its finest. Stylish and romantic- most of the Cotswold wedding photographers love shooting wedding photography at Caswell House because it is the quintessential wedding venue. With its historic 15th-century manor house and lovingly restored medieval barns. Imagine flagstone floors, honey-coloured Cotswold stone and oak beams with amazing landscaped gardens.
Amazing Top 5 Cotswolds Wedding Venues
Cripps Barn near Cirencester
Cripps Barn, an 18th-century stone barn nestled in the Gloucestershire countryside near Cirencester, offers a rustic yet stylish setting for weddings. Surrounded by rolling fields and woodlands, it features soaring beams, a flagstone floor, and a roaring open fire, creating a relaxed and atmospheric atmosphere.
Weddings at Cripps Barn can take place indoors, with candlelight and trailing foliage adding to the charm, or outdoors under the oak pavilion in the woodland glade. The barn accommodates up to 150 guests for the ceremony and wedding meal, with space for 200 in the evening for dancing and celebration.
Kingscote Barn near Tetbury
Kingscote Barn is an award-winning and privately owned barn nestled in the Cotswold Hills. It is a beautifully restored 17th-century Cotswold stone barn in the middle of a 440-acre farm, offering complete privacy from all roads and houses. You will be captivated by the tranquillity of the barn and enchanted by the glorious green fields and far-reaching views from every angle.
This scenic Gloucestershire-based wedding venue boasts exposed Cotswold stone walls, original beams and an Oak gallery. Kingscote Barn’s chandeliers and high vaulted ceiling give this historic building a spacious and airy feeling.
Martin made us and our guests feel totally relaxed on the day, amazing shots and professional service throughout”
Gemma & Ashley
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