Description
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that combines timeless charm with modern style, The Chesterton Hotel in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside near Bicester is a fantastic choice. This boutique venue blends the character of an 18th-century manor house with sleek, contemporary design, creating a warm and elegant setting for your special day. Surrounded by peaceful country views, The Chesterton offers a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere, supported by an expert events team committed to making your wedding personal, smooth, and truly memorable.
Wedding Spaces and Capacity
Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a large celebration, The Chesterton Hotel has flexible spaces that can be tailored to your vision. The venue is licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies, giving you the freedom to choose the perfect spot to say “I do.”
- The Garden Room: Bright and inviting, this space features floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of the gardens. Its exposed brick walls and hardwood floors provide a stylish, neutral backdrop that you can customize to match your wedding theme.
- Gardens and Terrace: In warmer months, the manicured gardens and terrace are perfect for outdoor ceremonies, drinks receptions, or marquee celebrations. With modern fountains and natural pergolas, these grounds offer beautiful settings for your photos and festivities.
- Capacity: The venue comfortably hosts receptions for 80 to 300 guests, and seated meals for up to 270, making it ideal for weddings of many sizes.
Catering and Wedding Services
The Chesterton Hotel offers flexible catering options to suit your needs, from fully curated wedding packages to dry hire. Their in-house culinary team at the Bar & Brasserie is known for crafting diverse, delicious menus using local and organic ingredients. If you have specific tastes or cultural traditions, external catering is also welcome, with particular expertise in hosting South Asian weddings. Throughout your planning journey, a dedicated wedding coordinator will be by your side to handle every detail and ensure your day runs smoothly.
Accommodation and Exclusive Use
For couples wanting a truly private celebration, The Chesterton offers exclusive use packages, giving you and your guests full access to the entire property. After the festivities, you can relax in one of the hotel’s individually designed ensuite bedrooms. With suites overlooking the gardens and space for up to 36 overnight guests, your wedding weekend can be as comfortable and stylish as the day itself.
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Reviews (10)
- GGianna07/03/2024Thank you!Thank you!We cannot thank you enough for our beautiful wedding - The team here was a huge help in making our big day so special. All of our guests are still complimenting us on how amazing out wedding was. Thank you!We cannot thank you enough for our beautiful wedding - The team here was a huge help in making our big day so special. All of our guests are still complimenting us on how amazing out wedding was. Thank you!
- LL07/03/2024Beautiful venueBeautiful venueAs a wedding photographer, I had the opportunity to work there a few times. This is one of my favourite wedding venues in the UK. Beautiful and charming venue which gives a great opportunity for creating amazing couples portraits. It's a perfect wedding venue that I would recommend to any couple.As a wedding photographer, I had the opportunity to work there a few times. This is one of my favourite wedding venues in the UK. Beautiful and charming venue which gives a great opportunity for creating amazing couples portraits. It's a perfect wedding venue that I would recommend to any couple.
- EEileen06/03/2024Thank you for the best day of my life!Thank you for the best day of my life!5 star event service and food!! Booked my wedding reception here as well as a room for the nite and it was absolute perfection. They even left roses on the bed for us and customized everything for me in the event room. Emma was such a pleasure to work with and made the coordination and planning seamless and stress free for me. The food, the space, the flowers, decorations, service, all of it was outstanding and we could not have asked for more. 5 star event service and food!! Booked my wedding reception here as well as a room for the nite and it was absolute perfection. They even left roses on the bed for us and customized everything for me in the event room. Emma was such a pleasure to work with and made the coordination and planning seamless and stress free for me. The food, the space, the flowers, decorations, service, all of it was outstanding and we could not have asked for more.
- MMicheal06/03/2024Can’t recommend enough, would love to visit again.Can’t recommend enough, would love to visit again.We booked a small reservation for a wedding party, (8 adults, 1 child), From the moment we booked to the moment it ended. There was nothing but superb service from the team. We dealt with Emma who was absolutely absolutely amazing and extremely helpful. We stayed the night before the wedding, the rooms was modern and spacious, bar and restaurant was very well done. Can’t recommend enough and we would love to visit again.We booked a small reservation for a wedding party, (8 adults, 1 child), From the moment we booked to the moment it ended. There was nothing but superb service from the team. We dealt with Emma who was absolutely absolutely amazing and extremely helpful. We stayed the night before the wedding, the rooms was modern and spacious, bar and restaurant was very well done. Can’t recommend enough and we would love to visit again.
- GGurinder06/03/2024Wonderful place for a wedding reception.Wonderful place for a wedding reception.Wonderful place for a wedding reception.Wonderful place for a wedding reception.
- JJamie06/03/2024Beautiful wedding venue, lovely grounds.Beautiful wedding venue, lovely grounds.Stunning place, I attended for a wedding fair there. Beautiful wedding venue, lovely grounds.Stunning place, I attended for a wedding fair there. Beautiful wedding venue, lovely grounds.
- JJono06/03/2024Beautiful venue!Beautiful venue!Came for a wedding. Beautiful venue!Came for a wedding. Beautiful venue!
- EEileen percival - Google review31/10/20235 star event service and food!!5 star event service and food!!5 star event service and food!! Booked my wedding reception here as well as a room for the night and it was absolute perfection. They even left roses on the bed for us and customized everything for me in the event room. Emma was such a pleasure to work with and made the coordination and planning seamless and stress free for me. The food, the space, the flowers, decorations, service, all of it was outstanding and we could not have asked for more.5 star event service and food!! Booked my wedding reception here as well as a room for the night and it was absolute perfection. They even left roses on the bed for us and customized everything for me in the event room. Emma was such a pleasure to work with and made the coordination and planning seamless and stress free for me. The food, the space, the flowers, decorations, service, all of it was outstanding and we could not have asked for more.
- HHighrise Projections - Google Reviews31/10/2023Fantastic venueFantastic venueFantastic venue, staff go above and beyond for you. We supplied stage, sound, and visual for an awards ceremony and stayed on site. Food was amazing, rooms were one of the best we’ve stayed in. Keep up the good workFantastic venue, staff go above and beyond for you. We supplied stage, sound, and visual for an awards ceremony and stayed on site. Food was amazing, rooms were one of the best we’ve stayed in. Keep up the good work
- VValerie Coltman - Google Reviews31/10/2023Amazing!Amazing!Amazing.. Brilliant staff Beautifully displayed food. Fantastic location.Amazing.. Brilliant staff Beautifully displayed food. Fantastic location.
Location & Contact Details for The Chesterton Hotel
Where is The Chesterton Hotel located?
The Chesterton Hotel is located in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside near Bicester, with the postal code OX26 1UE, England, GB. It offers a picturesque setting for your wedding surrounded by peaceful country views.
What types of wedding ceremonies are licensed at The Chesterton Hotel?
The Chesterton Hotel is licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies, allowing you the flexibility to choose the perfect spot for your special day, whether it be inside the elegant Garden Room or outdoors in the manicured gardens and terrace.
What wedding spaces does The Chesterton Hotel offer and what are their capacities?
The Chesterton Hotel features several versatile wedding spaces including:
- The Garden Room: A bright space with floor-to-ceiling windows and stylish exposed brick walls, perfect for ceremonies and receptions.
- Gardens and Terrace: Ideal for outdoor ceremonies, drinks receptions, or marquee celebrations during warmer months.
The venue can comfortably host receptions for 80 to 300 guests and seated meals for up to 270 people, making it suitable for weddings of various sizes.
Can we customize the wedding theme and décor at The Chesterton Hotel?
Yes, The Chesterton Hotel provides stylish, neutral backdrops such as the Garden Room with exposed brick walls and hardwood floors. These spaces can be personalized and decorated to match your unique wedding theme and preferences.
What catering options are available for weddings at The Chesterton Hotel?
The Chesterton Hotel offers flexible catering options including fully curated wedding packages and dry hire. Their in-house culinary team at the Bar & Brasserie crafts diverse menus using local and organic ingredients. They also welcome external caterers, with special expertise in hosting South Asian weddings, accommodating a variety of tastes and cultural traditions.
Is there a wedding coordinator available to assist with planning at The Chesterton Hotel?
Yes, a dedicated wedding coordinator at The Chesterton Hotel is available throughout your planning journey to handle every detail and ensure your wedding day runs smoothly and personally tailored to you.
Does The Chesterton Hotel offer exclusive use for weddings?
For couples seeking a private celebration, The Chesterton offers exclusive use packages granting full access to the entire property, creating an intimate and personalized wedding experience for you and your guests.
What accommodation options are available at The Chesterton Hotel for wedding guests?
The Chesterton Hotel features individually designed ensuite bedrooms, including suites overlooking the gardens. It can accommodate up to 36 overnight guests, allowing your wedding weekend to be both comfortable and stylish for you and your loved ones.
Are outdoor wedding ceremonies possible at The Chesterton Hotel?
Yes, The Chesterton Hotel's manicured gardens and terrace provide stunning outdoor locations perfect for ceremonies, drinks receptions, or marquee celebrations during warmer months, enhanced by modern fountains and natural pergolas.
What makes The Chesterton Hotel a unique wedding venue in Oxfordshire?
The Chesterton Hotel uniquely combines the timeless charm of an 18th-century manor house with sleek, contemporary design. Its peaceful countryside location near Bicester, flexible event spaces, expert wedding coordination, and quality catering options create a warm, elegant, and memorable setting for your wedding day.
