Picture a magnificent country house in the Cotswold countryside and you will see The Hare and Hounds Hotel located in the enviable location in Westonbirt, near Tetbury.
Built in honey-coloured Cotswold stone, the Hare and Hounds Hotel boasts a beautiful garden setting, which creates the perfect backdrop to your big day. Whether you're planning a traditional big white wedding, an intimate occasion or even something a little different, we can accommodate your needs, with four areas of the hotel licensed for civil ceremonies and 42 stylish bedrooms available at a discounted rate for your wedding guests to stay over, and no need for carriages at midnight!
With four stylish rooms and acres of gardens, our dedicated wedding coordinator will be delighted in working with you to plan your perfect wedding day, from the ceremony to the evening reception and guest accommodation.
If you would like to arrange a tour of The Hare and Hounds Hotel, request a wedding brochure or discuss your big day with our wedding coordinator, please don't hesitate to contact Eliza on 01666 881000.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2008
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Overview of The Hare & Hounds Hotel
Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
150
No. of Bedrooms
42
Sleeps No. of People
86
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Ceremony & Reception
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Venue
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
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 The Hare & Hounds Hotel
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£4,000
Maximum Price
£5,500
This is for exclusive use hire, the lower cost for exclusive use of the hotel without Jack Hare's Bar
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast
In-house Catering
(price per head)
Prices Start At
£95
Maximum Price
£105
2 Reception drinks per person served with vegetable crisps, popcorn and olives
Three Course wedding breakfast
Half a bottle of wine per person served during the meal
Glass of sparkling wine for the speeches
Bacon baps, fish and chips in cones or sausage baps for the evening food
What is included in this pricing:
Menu tasting included
Wine allowance per guest
Corkage charge applicable
Minimum numbers apply
Set menu options only
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Packages
(price per head)
Prices Start At
£95
Maximum Price
£105
Minimum Number of Guests
2
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Packages
(total price)
Prices Start At
£4,300
Maximum Price
£6,348
Number of Guests Included
60
The Summer package includes:
• 2 Reception drinks per person served with vegetable crisps, popcorn and olives
• Three Course wedding breakfast
• Half a bottle of wine per person served during the meal
• Glass of sparkling wine for the speeches
• Westonbirt Room hire
• Your own private bar until midnight
• The red carpet for the aisle during ceremony
• Bacon baps, fish and chips in cones or sausage baps for the evening food
• Use of the easel
• Personalised Menus for each table
• Use of the cake stand and knife
• Dancefloor in the evening
• Table name holders
• Complimentary Menu Tasting for two people
Describe the best wedding that happened at The Hare & Hounds Hotel?
We had a fabulous wedding at the hotel where the sun just seemed to shine all day. They managed to get married in the gardens and had an acoustic guitarist who played in the gardens, they finished the evening with fireworks.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Get as much organised once you have the church/registrars and venue booked. You can sit back and relax until much nearer the time.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A surprise speech which was skyped to the hotel from a relative who lived in Australia.
Describe The Hare & Hounds Hotel in 5 adjectives
Friendly, relaxed, tranquil, stylish and adaptable.
Where’s the best photo spot at The Hare & Hounds Hotel?
Under the arbour when the roses are all out.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Hare & Hounds Hotel?
Jilly Cooper has attended a wedding at The Hare and Hounds Hotel.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Miniature Yorkshire Pudding with Roast Beef and Horseradish
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Mini Fish and Chips in cones
What is The Hare & Hounds Hotel most unique feature?