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Price: From £8,000
Guests: 270
Bedrooms: 18
Description
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.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Emma Watkins
We cant wait to welcome you and host your special day!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2018
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Overview of The Chesterton Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
City Hotel / Venue
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
270
Reception Capacity
300
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
18
Sleeps No. of People
36
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Pricing for The Chesterton Hotel
Pricing for The Chesterton Hotel
What's Included?
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Canapés included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
£ 140 per head (day guests)
£ 50 per head (evening guests)
£ 70 per child
Minimum 80 Adults on Weekends
Hide detailsReviews (10)
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- 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.
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