CHISELDON HOUSE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE This country manor house hotel and restaurant, that’s draped in wisteria during the warmer months, is a historic intimate setting nestled within three acres of pretty landscaped gardens in the Wiltshire countryside. The stone façade provides a beautiful backdrop for big-day photographs and the interior is home to many traditional features including fireplaces, statement chandeliers and a stunning staircase. Outdoor ceremonies take place under the thatched summerhouse located within the private secluded courtyard leading directly into the function rooms where up to 180 guests can gather. The picturesque courtyard and grounds are also a photographer’s dream, with Instaworthy touches at every turn including secluded wooded areas and pretty manicured gardens. The indoor Borelli Suite overlooking the gardens and flooded with natural daylight seats up to 60 guests for the ceremony and can also host the wedding breakfast. The elegant restaurant offers another option for the wedding breakfast for up to 100 loved ones seated or up to 120 for the reception and this area overlooks and leads directly on to the courtyard. The hotel lends itself to exclusive-use weddings and can be transformed to suit most wedding themes with the restaurant offering a blank canvas. The hotel is home to 21 stylish bedrooms, perfect for guests wishing to stay over. The talented chef is happy to meet with the couple to devise a menu to their liking and the team at this splendid venue work with preferred suppliers who know the property well. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01793 741 010, www.chiseldonhouse.com; www.facebook. com/ChiseldonHouse; www.instagram.com/chiseldonhouse We love... the exclusive-use wedding package that includes a menu tasting for the couple plus the intimate package for smaller affairs. ANOTHER OPTION Stanton Manor Cotswolds near Chippenham is a country house hotel that’s part of the Sleeping Bears Hotels chain. Offering wedding packages all year round, the stunning Woodlands Room can accommodate up to 90 guests for a ceremony while the pretty cherry orchard offers a summery al fresco option. The wedding breakfast for up to 120 guests is served in the heated marquee allowing guests access to the extensive grounds. The mouth-watering dishes are created using fresh local ingredients and up to 150 loved ones can enjoy an evening buffet and party in a choice of rooms inside the manor, accessed via a covered walkway that’s illuminated at twilight. Contact: 01666 818 815; www.stantonmanor.com; www.facebook.com/stantonmanorhotel 22
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