WEDDINGS AT COWLEY MANOR
WEDDINGS AT COWLEY
ABOUT US Cowley Manor is a contemporary-chic country house hotel which sits in the glorious Cotswold countryside surrounded by 55 acres of parkland, woods and meadows. The famous gardens feature several natural springs, a series of lakes and Victorian cascades. Cowley Manor opened in 2002 and its award-winning design and architecture combined to pioneer a new wave of contemporary country house hotels. With emphasis on comfort, service and very few rules, Cowley Manor is the ideal place to relax, unwind and indulge in the heart of the British countryside.
Weddings at Cowley Manor
With a 19th century Italianate manor house, 30 bedrooms, private gardens, a stunning medieval church and an award-winning spa, Cowley Manor is the perfect place to tie the knot. From small to large weddings, we have the experience and facilities to cater to your needs.
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SMALL WEDDINGS up to 30 guests
Cowley Manor is perfect for small, intimate weddings for up to 30 guests. You can have the ceremony in the Garden Room followed by lunch or dinner in the Private Dining Room or Garden Room. Cost • £400 room hire plus food & beverage
The Garden Room with views onto the grounds & St Mary’s Church
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MEDIUM WEDDINGS up to 60 guests
With spectacularly high ceilings and views onto the grounds, the Restaurant at Cowley Manor is available for daytime weddings (excluding Sundays). It is a beautiful space for the ceremony and wedding meal, with photography taken in the grounds in between. Guests are required to leave by 5.30pm. Cost • £600 room hire plus food & beverage
The Restaurant with seating for 60
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LARGE WEDDINGS up to 120 guests
Cowley Manor specialises in weddings for 60 to 120 guests. Take over Cowley, including all 30 bedrooms, the gardens, Main House and Stable Block. Your guests can also enjoy full use of the facilities at C.Side with any treatments they may wish to book at 20% off. Marquee hire can also be arranged. Winter Cost • Sep to Mar - £10,000 minimum spend or £15,000 minimum spend on Fri & Sat* Summer Cost • Apr to Aug - £15,000 minimum spend or £20,000 minimum spend on Fri & Sat* *2 night minimum is required on Friday & Saturday. Costs shown are per night.
The Main House & grounds in summer
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ST MARY’S CHURCH Cowley Manor has a stunning 12th century Norman church in its grounds. Set alongside the River Churn, it provides a beautiful and serene location for your marriage ceremony. St Mary’s can seat up to 60 guests, however we have a nearby church in the village of Coberley which can seat up to 100 guests.
St Mary’s Church
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SEASONAL MENUS With an emphasis on local, organic and seasonal ingredients, our menus can be tailored to suit the needs of your wedding. All menus shown are samples.
Midnight Munchies • £15 per guest
Canapés • £1.20 each Smoked haddock & crab fishcakes Yorkshire puddings with rare beef & horseradish Buffalo mozzarella, basil & cherry tomato skewers (v) Carpaccio of beef & rocket Goat’s cheese & red onion pasty Chicken liver & foie gras pate on toast Salmon & leek tartlet Blue cheese fritters (v) Goat’s cheese & basil filo parcels (v) Crab, chicory & avocado Stilton, bacon & polenta muffins Mozzarella wrapped in parma ham & basil Spinach mushroom & goats cheese tartlets (v) Spiced lamb & courgette skewers Mini sausage rolls Green bean & Parma ham bundles Smoked salmon on chive blinis Tiger prawns skewers with sweet chilli & lime glaze Crispy duck wraps Black olive crostinis
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Cheese board with grapes, bread & biscuits Vegetable pasty Spinach & ricotta quiche Gloucester Old Spot sausage in a bun with caramelised onions Assorted cured meats with mozzarella Gloucester Old Spot sausage rolls Pork & apple pasty
Set Menu • £40 per guest Starter Fillet of red mullet with basil pesto & chilled tomato consommé Main Slow roasted shoulder of Cotswold lamb with minted crushed garden peas Pudding Chocolate & mint parfait with coffee crème chantilly
Summer canapés
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BEDROOMS There are 30 bedrooms in total, 15 in the Main House and 15 in the Stable Block. Our room categories are based on size and view but all offer the same Cowley amenities - large bathrooms with rain showers, bath tubs big enough for two, double sinks and plenty of Green & Spring product. Bedrooms have free WIFI, flat screen TVs, Bose docking stations, Nakamichi CD players and DVD players. Our rooms are divided into Good, Better, Great, Exceptional and Best.
Best Room in the house - the perfect honeymoon retreat
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The private sun room of an Exceptional Room in the Stable Block
A Great Room in the Main House
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C.SIDE Our spa, has two stunning pools: a 17m green slate lined indoor pool, heated all year round, and an elegant outdoor pool, also heated all year round. In addition, it has four treatment rooms and a separate manicure and pedicure area, enabling the dedicated therapists to offer a full range of indulging and therapeutic treatments, all using Green & Spring products. C.Side also has a gymnasium, steam room and sauna. An ideal spot for your guests to pamper themselves with 20% off treatments with an exclusive use.
The outdoor pool at C.Side
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CONTACT If you would like further information about celebrating your wedding at Cowley Manor or would like to visit and have a show around. Please don’t hesitate to contact us on the details listed below. Marianne Harth Events Coordinator Cowley Manor Cowley nr Cheltenhamm Gloucestershire GL53 9NL Tel: +44 (0) 1242 870 900 Fax: +44 (0) 1242 870 901 Email: weddings@cowleymanor.com
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