Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding - August/September 2022 (Issue 34)

STRATTON HOUSE HOTEL & SPA, CIRENCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE Nestled on the outskirts of the charming Cotswold market town of Cirencester, this hotel is perfectly placed for a tranquil Cotswold wedding. Privacy is assured by its pretty walled garden that surrounds the property and car parking is available on-site allowing accessible access for all guests. Rich in original charm, Stratton House Hotel & Spa dates back to the 17th century blending period features with modern details. It’s constructed from the honey-coloured stone that the region is famous for and the sympathetically restored rooms are awash with character throughout. Within the Georgian hotel building and newer Cotswold Wing, the property boasts 43 individually decorated, stylish en-suite bedrooms that feature a mix of luxury and contemporary pieces set beneath wooden beams. New for 2021, as part of the modern upgrade, the Spa in the Garden offers treatments, relaxation and tranquil spaces to unwind. The Stratton Suite is a beautiful function space that has been recently refurbished to create a stunning room for both wedding ceremonies of up to 150 guests and receptions for up to 100 people. There’s also now the outdoor option for up to 50 loved ones with the new Garden Wedding Packages offering a wedding breakfast on the garden terrace under the beautiful pergola in the corner of the walled garden. This pretty garden terrace is perfect for al fresco drinks and dining all year round with its outdoor bar open during the summer months only and it’s also dog-friendly. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01285 651 761, www.strattonhousehotel.com ❤ WE LOVE… the bridal suite complimentary to the happy couple on the night of their wedding (included in two of the three wedding packages). COTSWOLD HOUSE HOTEL AND SPA, CHIPPING CAMPDEN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE This Grade II Regency townhouse built using honey-coloured Cotswold stone is a boutique hotel boasting a contemporary design with a spa hidden in the pretty gardens. It’s located in the middle of one of the prettiest Cotswolds towns set in two acres, with a terrace perfect for reception drinks and a croquet lawn. Inside, the stunning spiral staircase is a picturesque spot for big-day photographs. The Fig lounge is a beautiful Georgian-style room with French doors leading to the gardens where the maximum capacity is 50 guests or 30 for a seated wedding breakfast. Alternatively, the Montrose Suite is a barn and church-style room with beams that can accommodate up to 120 guests for the reception and it leads to the gardens through the French doors. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01386 840 330, www.cotswoldhouse.com ❤ WE LOVE… that with all packages, there’s a complimentary menu tasting and accommodation for the couple on the wedding night. 16

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