“Te loveliest place in England” Fodor’s Guidebooks “A set-designer’s dream of the perfect Cotswold hamlet” Te Guardian “A paradise incomparable on earth” A. C. Swinburne’s letter to William Morris, 1894 Exclusive weekend access to a private valley deep in the Cotswolds Nine holiday cottages in the valley which sleep up to 40 people Civil ceremonies for 100 people Church available for weddings next to the manor house Receptions for 20 - 200 people Glamping, bonfres and wild swimming 1 Welcome to Owlpen Hidden its own secluded valley, the Tudor house at Owlpen Manor is the perfect setting for any wedding reception. Our remote location provides both romance and a perfect intimacy for a day or a weekend that will never be forgotten. As we are a family-run business, we take immense pride in offering a bespoke service, working with you to make your special day a unique event that is tailored to your wishes. Our focus is on quality, not quantity: we only have one wedding in a weekend so that we can dedicate our time to that one special day. It means you can have exclusive access to the whole estate for you and your wedding party, giving you time to prepare beforehand, and enjoy the next day as well, without feeling under pressure to leave. 2 “Truly the best day of our lives!” Amy, August 2019 “We honestly had the most amazing weekend and can’t thank you guys enough :)” Keira, August 2019 “From start to fnish, everyone involved from Owlpen could not have been more friendly, helpful and accommodating.” Josi and Jon, September 2019 3 Locations THE CYDER BARN Te Cyder Barn is a listed building medieval building which dates to 1446, and boasts stunning oak cruck truss beams as well as a magnifcent original cider press, dating to the 1730s. Tis the oldest licensed wedding barn in the Cotswolds. Te barn itself can accommodate 50 people for a wedding breakfast. For weddings of up to 120, dining will be next door in the Pole Barn, and the Cyder Barn serves as a ceremony venue (pictured), and then transforms into a bar and dancehall in the evening. Tis stunning rustic venue is used all year-round for weddings and private parties. Guests who choose this location also enjoy access to the manor gardens for drinks receptions, games and photographs. 4 5 THE POLE BARN In the winter of 2019-2020 we shall be building a brand new Pole Barn to sit alongside the magnifcent Cyder Barn. Tis will be a custom-built space designed to seat up to 120 guests. With a large open fre and underfoor heating, it will be perfect for celebrations in every season, whatever the weather. Te barn will be built from native larch trees specially selected from the Owlpen estate. Te exterior will be a combination of Costwold stone and modern polycarbonate materials, to maximise light inside the structure. Te barn will and constructed by local craftsmen, and will be completed in April 2020. 6 THE MANOR GARDENS Te gardens at Owlpen surround the medieval house, and the ancient yews which litter the parterres and terraces date back to the 17th century. Since then, little has changed. In recent years they have been lovingly restored by Nicholas and Karin Mander, who moved here in 1974 and still live in the house today. We offer marquee weddings in the manor gardens, with breath-taking views towards the Manor House and over the woods and felds. Guests can enjoy a drinks reception for up to 200 people in the gardens, and there are numerous spots for stunning photographs which excite even the most seasoned photographers. Inside, the marquee can seat 180 people and we provide full bar and lavatory facilities, including ample parking in the feld behind and elsewhere on the estate. 7 Ceremonies We are licensed to host civil ceremonies for up to 50 guests in the Great Hall of the Tudor manor house, and up to 100 in the Cyder Barn. Te church above the manor house is available for weddings, by appointment with the parish priest. We also regularly host informal blessings and humanist ceremonies in the manor gardens, woodland and beside our swimming lake. Come and visit us to see the range of options available! 8 Accommodation We have nine self-catering holiday cottages onsite, which sleep 40 in total. Tey range from little woodland hideaways which sleep two people, to larger farmhouses and listed buildings sleeping up to 8. All are a short walk from the Manor House and Cyder Barn. When you book our wedding at Owlpen, we offer the chance to reserve all of the holiday cottages on the estate, allowing your friends and family to stay close by. When you reserve them for a minimum stay of two nights, the nightly cost works out around £50 per person. We also offer ‘glamping’ packages in the grounds: for more info visit www.owlpen.com/glamping 9 Prices CYDER BARN + POLE BARN Weddings for up to 120 people with ceremony in the Cyder Barn, Church or Gardens WEEKENDS: £5550 May to September, whole weekend £5050 April and October, whole weekend £3750 November to end of March, whole weekend MIDWEEK WEDDINGS: £3250 April to end of October, Monday to Tursday £2750 November to end of March, Monday to Tursday Please enquire at the office for up-to-date midweek wedding offers and bank holiday bookings. CYDER BARN Winter and Spring weddings for up to 50 people seated in medieval Cyder Barn, including an intimate ceremony in Te Manor House, Church or Gardens. You are welcome to invite more for the party afterwards! £3000: November to end of April: whole weekend £2750: November to end of April: Monday to Tursday Contact us directly to fnd out about bespoke midweek offers which include all food, drink and venue hire. MANOR GARDENS Weddings for up to 200 people in extensive marquee: £11500 April to end of September, Friday to Sunday NB We do not offer the Manor Gardens location from October to end of March. 10 INCLUDED IN THE VENUE HIRE PRICES* Exclusive use of the estate, gardens and grounds Wedding co-ordinator to support you through the planning process Marquee, where required Deluxe portaloos, generator (manor gardens location only) Outside tables and chairs, garden food-lighting, wedding cake table and cake knife Parking Set up allowed 24 hours before your event Classic white china, cutlery Tables, chairs, lightings and linings for marquees Use of games area, fre pits and camping Use of estate the next day for barbecues, parties and games * Included items apply when our principal caterers are used, and may change when other suppliers are used instead. Weekend prices include exclusive access to the estate from 11am Friday to 5pm Sunday. Prices from 2021 may be subject to change. CIVIL CEREMONIES Civil Ceremonies in the Cyder Barn, and informal ceremonies in the manor gardens, are free of charge. Our two interior locations were licensed, as Approved Premises under the Marriages and Civil Partnership Acts, in 2015. Please note: Te church charges a fee for weddings taking place there. Also, Gloucestershire County Council charges a fee for registrars to visit all licensed venues. You can fnd more information here: http:// www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/article/106549/Plan-a-Ceremony---Fees 11 12 Contact us You can fnd more information about Owlpen Manor and its history on our website: www.owlpen.com. If you would like to arrange a private viewing, or need more information about weddings, please contact Bella Wadsworth at the estate office on 01453 860 261. You can reach us via email at [email protected] Photos © Owlpen Manor Estate, Big Eye Photography, Ian Baker, Dave Watts, Judith Parkyn, Hanson Leatherby, Stu Jotham, Raj Passy, all by kind permission. 13.