Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding - December/January 2023/2024 (Issue 42)

The Cotswolds are calling We unveil what’s new in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty COWLEY MANOR, CHELTENHAM Bespoke wedding venues are in high demand for 2024 and Cowley Manor in Gloucestershire is fortunate enough to have its own quaint chapel, St Mary’s Church within the grounds in the Cotswolds countryside. This Grade II listed, 17th-century manor house hotel features a restaurant, a games room, a library and an experimental cocktail club Cotswolds bar. The grounds at Cowley Manor are home to meadows and pastures, Italian gardens, seven natural springs and a lake, making it the perfect venue choice for a bespoke lakeside wedding and dancing under the stars. The property, that’s said to be the inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, is ideal for couples looking for a luxurious setting with unique design-led décor that can be tailored to their theme. Wedding guests have exclusive use of the 30 bedrooms and the talented kitchen team will provide the delicious dishes for weddings, large or small. To find out more and to book, visit www.cowleymanorexperimental.com LOCAL VENUES 13 THE MANOR HOUSE, CASTLE COMBE Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside within Castle Combe village in the wooded Bybrook Valley is this idyllic retreat, part of the UK hotel group Exclusive Collection which is the first B-Corp Certified hotel group in the UK. The 14th-century hote provides a romantic setting for a quintessential wedding in the Cotswolds. It’s home to roaring fires and cosy nooks, perfect for winter celebrations. The Manor House itself is a historic house surrounded by Cotswolds mews cottages and acres of grounds where couples can host their very own private house party wedding. Outdoor ceremonies, along with indoor celebrations can be enjoyed along with award-winning dining and luxury accommodation. To find out more and to book, visit www.exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house/weddings

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