TEWKESBURY PARK, GLOUCESTERSHIRE This family-run hotel and wedding venue is set in 165 acres of parkland overlooking the famous site of the 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury. Having completed a full refurbishment in recent years, the country house hotel now boasts nine luxurious historic suites, two new spa rooms, two meeting rooms, an Orangery, a Cocktail Lounge and the Cotswolds Suite - an air-conditioned glass façade events space showcasing magnificent views equipped with a video wall. Just outside, there’s a wood-fired pizza oven and terrace perfect for summer weddings. Accommodating up to 200 wedding guests, the Cotswolds Suite can be subdivided into three equal sections; The Broadway Suite that’s adjacent to the golf putting green; The Burford Suite which is the middle room and The Bibury Suite adjoining the exclusive-use Berkeley Lounge, Bar and Terrace. Spring 2021 saw the completion of a room refurbishment with 17 new outdoor garden terraces created, and four ground-floor guest rooms being fully refurbished to create brand-new terrace rooms. Dining options are plentiful with Mint at Tewkesbury Park seating up to 90 guests and offering a seasonal menu in a relaxed, informal setting. The Cocktail Bar & Lounge is another option for light bites while the No. 19 Cafe is the perfect pick after a round of golf or dip in the pool, A decadent afternoon tea is served in the elegant Orangery. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01684 272300, www.tewkesburypark.co.uk; www.facebook. com/TewkesburyPark; www.instagram.com/tewkesburypark ❤ We love... the décor of the new outdoor garden terrace rooms with the bathrooms boasting bold statement fittings and large mirrors and the bedrooms providing a fresh country-style feel with a modern twist. CHISELDON HOUSE, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE This hotel and restaurant, that’s draped in wisteria during the warmer months, is a historic country manor house nestled within three acres of pretty landscaped gardens in the Wiltshire countryside. The stone façade provides a beautiful backdrop for 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 100 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 or up to 40 loved ones for the wedding breakfast. The elegant restaurant offers another option for up to 100 people to be seated for the wedding breakfast and this area overlooks and leads directly on to the courtyard. The evening reception also takes place here and the hotel lends itself well to exclusive-use weddings and can be transformed to suit most themes. 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. 16
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