Owlpen Manor in its hidden private valley is the "paradise incomparable on earth", wrote the great poet Algernon Charles Swinburne. Set your wedding in this Cotswold paradise- barns, gardens and marquees provide romance and spoiling intimacy for a never-to-be-forgotten day! The Owlpen team will work with you to create your own bespoke package. We will be on hand to take care of you and your family throughout the entire process, ensuring your day is tailored exactly to your wishes.
Owlpen is an exclusive and adaptable setting for any special occasion. Everywhere you look there are inexhaustible photo opportunities against a spectacular Cotswold backdrop. Offering a number of magical locations for your civil ceremony, wedding reception, dancing and dining, the estate is exclusively yours for the entire weekend. Receptions can be held for just 20 and up to 200. The site is licensed and we offer a superb range of selected wines; we can also run a pay-bar when requested.
The Cyder Barn with its gigantic oak cider press and cruck trusses is a uniquely flexible and intimate setting for up to 120 guests with the spectacular Pole Barn next door, completed in 2020.
We specialise in whole weekend weddings here at Owlpen, or three days midweek. No rush, no stress, and lots of time to relax with your friends and family. Have a barbecue, enjoy wild swimming, indulge in luxury dining, or go for a long walk. It's up to you!
The manor gardens are an incomparably romantic setting for larger weddings for up to 200 guests in a marquee. With their centuries-old clipped topiary and box parterres, they provide staggeringly beautiful views across to Owlpen Manor and Holy Cross church, a truly unique spot for your special occasion.
Civil ceremonies and partnerships are held in the Great Hall of the Manor House or the Cyder Barn. These were licensed as Approved Premises under the Marriages and Civil Partnership Acts in 2015.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Bella Wadsworth
Please get in touch with me directly if you would like to arrange a viewing or request a brochure.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1974
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Overview of Owlpen Manor
Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
150
No. of Bedrooms
21
Sleeps No. of People
40
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
10:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wild swimming
Venue
Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Food and Drink
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Pricing for Owlpen Manor
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£4,950
Maximum Price
£9,250
Three different venues suitable for 20 to 200 people. Exclusive use so you never have anyone else around for three days.
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
In-house Catering
(price per head)
Prices Start At
£45
Maximum Price
£75
We offer both general packages and bespoke quotes, so that every couple has exactly what they want, to suit your own tastes and budget.
What is included in this pricing:
Menu tasting included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Cutlery included
Corkage charge applicable
Bespoke menu available
Minimum numbers apply
Packages
(price per head)
Prices Start At
£124
Maximum Price
£178
Minimum Number of Guests
40
We offer great deals on our midweek wedding packages: there is a fixed priced depending on the season for exclusive three-day venue hire, and then a per head fee for additional guests. There is no charge for evening guests.
For weekends we have more of a bolt-on pricing system, so that you pay a venue fee, and then an additional fee for food and drinks. Generally food and alcohol comes in at up to £65 per head.
What is included in this pricing:
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Packages
(total price)
Prices Start At
£5,950
Maximum Price
£14,250
Number of Guests Included
18
We offer different packages for midweek and weekend weddings: our midweek packages have a minimum of 40 people, and it is 80 for weekends. All prices include the day before, so that you can arrive and get ready, without being in a rush. You are welcome to enjoy evening drinks to welcome your guests, either with the help of our staff, or in private at one of our boutique period holiday cottages. You then have the entire wedding day itself, with no one else around. The following day you can relax and have an informal barbecue or picnic on the estate or, if required, or chefs can cook brunch or another special meal for you and your guests. it is up to you.
Describe the best wedding that happened at Owlpen Manor?
That would be telling!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Do it your way. Don't be bounced into someone else's timetable or way of doing things, but by all means ask questions and we'll guide you if you need us.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Bride's horse at the wedding to whisk her away. Such fun!
Describe Owlpen Manor in 5 adjectives
Rural historic quirky exclusive private
Where’s the best photo spot at Owlpen Manor?
In front of the Tudor Manor house with over 100 years of history
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Owlpen Manor?
Yes, but we place a high premium on the confidentiality of all of our clients, so our lips are sealed!
What’s your favourite canapé?
mini duck wraps - divine!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Who doesn't love freshly baked sourdough pizza!
What is Owlpen Manor most unique feature?
Terraced gardens and the oldest licensed wedding barn in the Cotswolds
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Customer care. We like to get to know our clients so we always make friends with them, and we love it when they come back to visit us for anniversaries, baptisms, or just a cop of tea and a trip down memory lane.