Queen of the Cotswold’s, Lower Slaughter Manor reigns supreme; serene, gracious. One of the finest 17th C country houses in the south of England, Lower Slaughter Manor stands in its own lovely gardens next to the historic church in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter which many regard as the most beautiful village in England. At Lower Slaughter Manor, we promise an idyllic setting, personal attention from our experienced team and the guarantee of bespoke, quality service. We tailor design your day to your own specific requirements, to ensure that your wedding day at Lower Slaughter Manor is a day to remember. With its fairy tale architecture, rich interiors and breathtaking views alongside our reputation for offering excellent service and award winning cuisine; Lower Slaughter Manor is the ultimate venue for luxurious wedding receptions, civil ceremonies and civil partnership ceremonies.

I can't think of anywhere more beautiful, magical and uplifting" The Matara Centre is an uplifting oasis of beauty and calm in the unspoiled Cotswold countryside that will capture your heart in an instant. Set in 28 acres of outstanding natural beauty, it is a place dedicated to the full expression of the human spirit. When holding your wedding or special celebration at Matara, you will be given exclusive use of the centre and the gardens on the day, without intrusion or restriction. We are licensed for civil marriages and commitment ceremonies. And after the legal formalities are over, you are free to express yourselves with a ceremony of your own design. Matara's beautiful glass-domed banquet room can seat up to 150 guests. Several interconnected smaller rooms, each uniquely different, may also be used to create the ideal setting for your celebration. And our cloistered courtyard and parkland offers endless backdrops for beautiful wedding photography. Our food is lovingly prepared using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients - organic wherever possible. And we cater for many vegetarians, vegans and other diets. We invite you to visit the Matara Centre and experience the beauty of it for yourself.

Ramada Gloucester Bowden Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian mansion set in acres of sweeping parklands, is the perfect setting for your Gloucestershire country house wedding. With five rooms licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships, elegant Bowden Hall has everything you need : beautiful grounds and lake which are the perfect backdrop for your photographs and a dedicated wedding team to help you plan the most memorable day of your life. Whether you want a large, lively reception with dancing or an elegant. intimate meal for family and friends their lovely rooms can accommodate parties from 20 - 140 with ease - and there’s plenty of free parking, as well as special rates so your nearest and dearest can stay over too. Bowden Hall offers great style and great value, particularly if you take advantage now of their £3000 Wedding package offering you grand savings for your grand day, without scrimping on the red carpet treatment.

From the moment you step into our welcoming lounge, soak up the ambience as our staff guide you effortlessly through your day. We pride ourselves on concentrating on every detail to ensure that your wedding has that extra personal touch. Whether your wedding is for 10 or 150 people, our specialist co-ordinators will guide you through the wedding arrangements ready for the day itself. With our experienced team you can be rest assured that you are in safe hands. Our hotel offers an award winning restaurant, wine and lounge menus, plenty of space to meet, relax with friends and colleagues, 36 individually designed bedrooms, including 2 four posters, a gymnasium and six acres of secluded gardens backing on to the canal and countryside. Contact Laura on 0871 871 3240 to hear about our special offers: Book your wedding now for 2010 and guarantee 2009 prices. Weddings booked for 2009 now receive 50% off room hire and FREE canapés for their guests. Offers are subject to availability and only apply on selected dates.

Nestling on the edge of The Cotswolds, in the heart of Berkeley Vale, The Barn at Berkeley is a breath-taking Cotswold stone venue, lovingly restored and full of charm and character. The Barn, where every individual need is catered for, is now one of the West Country’s premier wedding venues offering a distinctive, atmospheric, unforgettable back-drop to your special day. You and your guests are guaranteed to enjoy superb food, an impressive cellar and unrivalled service in this warm and welcoming venue. You can relax in the knowledge that every little detail is catered for . We can offer you a dedicated wedding co-ordinator who will guide and advise you through every step, taking care of all the arrangements and keeping a keen eye on all the little details. We pride ourselves on being flexible and our ability to interpret exactly what you want. We will help you to achieve the day of your dreams by listening to what you want and using our years of experience to suggest menus, ideas and options. We boast two stunning rooms, licensed for Civil Ceremonies : The Great Hall, with an open fire, flagstone floor and stone walled dining room and The Loft, with its stunning chandeliers, railed gallery and exposed wooden beams. We would like to help you make your wedding day as beautiful as possible. For a magical, memorable day as unique as you are, look no further than The Barn at Berkeley. The Barn at Berkeley welcomes Wedding Celebrations, Civil Ceremonies, Civil Partnerships, Humanist Ceremonies and the Renewal of Vows.

The Gallery Barn is an ideal venue for weddings, parties, conferences and exhibitions. Privately owned, warm and welcoming, the barn and its location offer scope for almost any function you want to arrange with us. We can provide everything to make your day special. After the service, you can have the wedding reception here, and follow on with dinner and dancing into the night. Have your photos taken in beautiful surroundings on the lawn under the willow tree. Let us provide your perfect wedding day from start to finish.

The Greenway is a superb Elizabethan country manor house which has retained its historic features and charming character and takes its’ name after the pre-Roman path running beside the building which dates from its’ construction in 1584. Located just outside of Regency Cheltenham Spa and set in gardens of national renown, it is perhaps Cheltenham’s finest Country house hotel. During 2008, The Manor House has seen a wonderful transformation as all of the eleven bedrooms have undergone a full refurbishment. The designs have succeeded in capturing the historical spirit of The Greenway whilst injecting a taste of modernity and contemporary stylishness. Original wooden furniture, new ultra-comfortable beds and tastefully vibrant soft furnishings have been blended together to create the feeling of a luxurious home away from home.(130) The Greenway is an idyllic venue for weddings and civil partnerships – with beautiful surroundings, exceptional service and exquisite food – your day will be everything that you want it to be, and more. The Greenway’s designated wedding planner will discuss all your plans and ideas in detail to ensure that your day is perfectly planned – we have a recommend group of weddings companies that we know and trust, that we can also help you choose florists, photographers, stationery companies, Beauty consultants, Hairdressers, Cake makers and Bridal Boutiques, if required. We specialise in smaller, stylish and more intimate weddings where couples are guaranteed close personal attention along with that all important attention to detail. The Greenway, having a number of different size rooms suitable for a wedding breakfast provides guests with the flexibility to choose any size of wedding between 6 and 60 people.

Tucked away behind a bank of mature trees,Hatton Court sits on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment between the Cathedral City of Gloucester and the glorious village of Painswick. Hatton Court is a reassuring size; not large and impersonal, nor too small. As a former splendid Cotswold home, the feeling is one of being eminently comfortable as opposed to grand. We look after your wedding day arrangements every bit as carefully as you would yourself. The Cotswold Room has magnificent views over the Severn Valley, and there’s plenty of space for up to 80 guests for a Civil Ceremony. Receptions for up to 200 guests can be hosted in our garden marquee whilst the Cotswold Room can comfortably seat 50 guests for a wedding breakfast. The hotels recently refurbished restaurant can accommodate up to 100 guests. The hotels mature grounds provide an ideal backdrop for your wedding photography. Weather permitting you and your guests can take advantage of the hotels outside decking and terraces, maybe for a Champagne reception or to enjoy an ice cold Pimm's. Head Chef Adam Murray will be available for consultation on all matters relating to your menu selection whilst General Manager Ian Spanswick will oversee the planning and running of your big day.

Thornbury Castle is a superb property, nestled away behind Saint Mary’s Church on the northern edge of the town of Thornbury. There are four wedding ceremony rooms at Thornbury Castle. The Drawing Room The splendid Drawing Room provides a relaxed and informal venue lit by candles in a magnificent candelabras. Plush Knole sofas add to the informal atmosphere. The ceremony is especially lovely when in the bay window or the oriel window overlooking the gardens where up to 50 guests may be accommodated. The Tudor Hall The awe inspiring Tudor Hall is more formal or traditional. A large room that looks especially romantic by the glow of candle light, it has stone walls with impressive displays of weaponry and tapestries. The large bay window is perfect for marriage ceremonies with guests seated in traditional aisles. Smaller numbers are ideally seated in an arc in front of the fireplace where the ceremony can also take place. The Tudor Hall is especially appropriate for winter weddings and can accommodate up to 50 guests. Save £500 in 2010, our 500th anniversary year, when you book the North wing exclusively to include 13 double bedchambers. Please call for details The Library The Library is quite simply a lovely room, a smaller version of the drawing room. It is particularly suited to intimate wedding ceremonies for close family, taking place in the large oriel window, and can accommodate up to 15 guests. The Summer House The Summer House is a tiny but delightful venue set in the oldest Tudor garden in England. The ceremony takes place inside but the guests remain in the open air.

Exquisite cuisine, attentive service and elegant surroundings all come together at Tortworth Court. Set on the edge of the Cotswolds in South Gloucestershire, this magnificent Grade II* listed Victorian mansion is set in 30 acres of tranquil parkland. Our best wishes on your engagement and for your future life together. We hope you'll let us give it the perfect start by holding your celebrations at one our hotels. From the moment of booking, we promise you all the assistance and advice required to arrange your special day. Choose Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel for your wedding and enjoy a full range of services to help make planning and enjoying your day extra special. A number of rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies. We can accommodate receptions for up to 220 daytime guests, as well as smaller, more intimate weddings. With a choice of fine cuisine, exquisite wines and excellent accommodation, Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotels have everything you need for a perfect day.