Whether you’re planning a low-key wedding or looking for somewhere to host the perfect cosy celebration, SoGlos handpicks seven Cotswold venues which are ideal for intimate dos.
From elegant hotels to delightful drawing rooms, these beautiful settings are perfect for hosting a small celebration, encompassing both licensed venues and places for a memorable reception.
Intimate weddings at Cowley Manor near Cheltenham
Cotswold couples can say their vows at the beautiful Cowley Manor near Cheltenham, with an intimate wedding for up to 30 guests, including tailored catering for the occasion.
The venue offers three spaces for celebrations — with the Garden Room providing gorgeous views for an intimate ceremony before spilling out into the quirky Games Room and the cosy Library for drinks and canapés. There’s also the Experimental Cocktail Club offering a chic spot for post-wedding breakfast drinks and dancing.
Intimate weddings at The Painswick
A contemporary boutique hotel within a picture-perfect Cotswold setting with views across the Slad Valley, The Painswick is perfectly designed for small and stylish weddings, with its 17 deluxe bedrooms and cottage promising a lovely retreat at the end of the night.
County couples can choose from the chic Morley Horder lounge for parties of 24 guests, or The Clutterbucks for totally intimate celebrations of up to 12 guests; with the stylish restaurant able to fit up to 60 for a delicious meal.
Intimate weddings at The Swan Hotel in Bibury
Situated in what William Morris called 'the most beautiful village in England', The Swan Hotel in Bibury is a quintessential Cotswold venue that's perfect for intimate weddings.
As well as stunning surroundings overlooking the River Coln, The Library at The Swan accommodates wedding parties of up to 26 guests, with the hotel also boasting 22 bedrooms between the main hotel and its garden cottages, so wedding guests can enjoy the evening worry free — and wake up to a complimentary breakfast the next morning.
Intimate weddings at Stone Barn near Cheltenham
A traditional Cotswold barn located in the peaceful hills of the Gloucestershire countryside, Stone Barn is a family-run business with cosy fires and an open kitchen, making it the perfect location to celebrate your big day.
With more than 30 years' of experience, the team know how to create the perfect day including designing and creating a personal menu and flame-grill food on what is said to be the biggest giant indoor BBQ and rotisserie in the UK! Couples and their guests can also choose from a range of nearby accommodation, including The Stump Pub, Casina Cottage and The New Inn, so they can dance the night away without a care.
Intimate weddings at Twyning Park near Tewkesbury
Overlooking the beautiful River Avon just outside the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Twyning Park promises complete privacy for wonderful wedding celebrations. Its delightful drawing room is ideal for intimate dos, with capacity for up to 37 guests, while its elegant hall can seat up to 27 guests, with four-legged friends welcome to participate in the celebrations, too!
Complete with timeless characterful features including a stunning fireplace, the drawing room offers a tranquil setting, while the venue’s secret garden, gorgeous grounds and lawns provide a beautiful backdrop for photos.
Intimate weddings at The Slaughters Manor House in Lower Slaughter
Brides and grooms looking to host an intimate wedding reception within a quintessential Cotswold setting can indulge in the splendour of The Slaughters Manor House, which blends French style with country charm.
Perfect for cosy celebrations, The Oxford Room accommodates up to 22 guests and boasts beautiful views over the gardens. What’s more, with an enticing menu tailored to the newlyweds’ wishes, guests can enjoy a truly intimate atmosphere.
Intimate weddings at The Greenway Hotel and Spa near Cheltenham
Offering intimate wedding packages for up to 14 guests, as well as elopements with ceremonies for just the two of you, The Greenway Hotel and Spa, on the edge of the Cotswolds close to Cheltenham, is an ideal choice.
Its intimate wedding package includes a choice of two rooms for your ceremony, as well as a drinks reception, three-course wedding breakfast and a prosecco toast; while the elopement package lets couples tie the knot in a beautiful room, before enjoying Champagne and canapes, a spa treatment, wedding menu and a night in the bridal suite, with breakfast to wake up to on your first day as husband and wife.
