From £3200
The Barn at Upcote is set amid the serene and timeless Cotswold countryside. A beautiful set of lovingly restored barns the barns provide a gorgeous wedding venue
About The Barn at Upcote
The Barn at Upcote is set amid the serene and timeless Cotswold countryside. A beautiful set of lovingly restored barns the barns provide a gorgeous wedding venue
Surrounded by rolling hills and a central courtyard lawn, this exclusive-use venue offers a peaceful and intimate escape. The barns’ rustic charm creates a seamless blend of history and natural beauty.
Ceremony
The Threshing Barn, along with the Courtyard lawn, provides space for up to 100 guests to witness your vows. For a more intimate setting, the Grain Store and Cart Lodge are available. The venue also offers a range of seating layouts, allowing couples to customise their ceremony setup. Additionally, several churches in the local Coln River group of parishes, as well as in nearby Cheltenham, are available for those seeking a traditional religious service
Reception
The Threshing Barn can seat up to 100 guests for your reception, with the option of either round or long tables. For a more informal dining experience, tables can be arranged across the venue, allowing guests to grab a plate and choose their own seating. The Grain Store also offers a more intimate space, with seating for up to 50 guests, again with the option of round or long tables. For entertainment, the venue is flexible, whether you’re looking for a jukebox, a live band, or a wedding DJ, ensuring an unforgettable evening for all.
Accommodation
Couples can enjoy the Hay Barn Honeymoon Suite, included in the venue hire rate, offering a serene space to unwind after the celebrations. For the wedding party, it’s a perfect place to prepare and take a moment throughout the day. Guests are accommodated in three year-round glamping pods, with additional bell tents available between April and September. For more traditional options, Cheltenham, just minutes away, provides an array of hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering accommodations.
Food & Drink
The Barn at Upcote offers flexibility with catering, partnering with five preferred caterers: Ross & Ross Food, Epic, The Cotswold Caterer, Orchard Catering, and Birch Catering. These caterers can provide both the wedding breakfast and evening food, though couples may choose to bring in a different caterer for the evening, provided one of the preferred caterers is used for the main meal.
For drinks, the venue has a no-corkage policy, allowing couples to bring their own champagne, prosecco, beers, wines, and soft drinks for the reception, wedding breakfast, and toast. After the wedding breakfast, the venue bar takes over, offering a range of beverages with various payment options available.
Getting There
The Barn at Upcote is easily accessible, located just a few minutes from Cheltenham. There is ample parking onsite, with space for cars, coaches, buses, and minibuses, ensuring guests can arrive with ease.
The Barn at Upcote Details
- An exclusive use, blank canvas venue in secluded Cotswold hills with plenty of photo opportunities including our Secret Garden
- Five caterers for you to choose from for your wedding breakfast, with the option of an external professional caterer for your evening food
- No corkage for drinks reception / wedding breakfast / toast, plus onsite bar run by the venue team
- Experienced, friendly, and professional team, here to help from booking through to the morning after, including complimentary setting up of decorations and clear down at the end of the night
- Hay Barn Honeymoon suite for you both included in our venue hire rate. This is the perfect place for the bridal party to get ready and a lovely place to rest at the end of the day (as well as somewhere to grab five minutes for a moment!).
- Our venue hire rates currently range from £3,200 - £7,800 (incl. VAT) depending on the day of the week and the month with the highest rates applying to Saturdays in July/August.
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The Barn at Upcote, Withington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4BL