Winter Weddings at Owlpen Manor – A Festival of Light
Nestled in a secluded valley, Owlpen is the perfect fairy‑tale backdrop for your winter celebration.
In the winter it is all about sparkles, crackles, shimmers and glitters with different kinds of dancing light everywhere. We are talking fairy lights, sparks flying from the fire, sparklers swirling outside, glitter balls firing points of light on the dancefloor, and candles everywhere at dinner time.
Did we mention all of this is included in the price? So you don’t need to worry about sourcing all of these touches for yourself.
As well as dazzling lighting we love to go long on the warming drinks, which you can enjoy beside the roaring fires both inside and out.
Our romantic and historic Cotswold valley is exclusively available for intimate weddings between November and the end of March.
Winter Wedding Highlights
Choose from our mid‑week or weekend dates to suit your schedule and budget. All packages include:
- Food and drink for 40 guests
- Exclusive use of the award-winning venue, nestled in its own beautiful Cotswold valley
- Ceremony in our charming Grade I–listed Tudor Manor House with roaring fire and stunning period features.
- Receptions in the historic gardens and stunning medieval Cyder Barn, dating to 1446.
- Reception fizz plus wine with your meal, and a celebratory toast, all included in the price.
- Three-course wedding breakfast in our majestic Pole Barn, with huge fireplace, under-floor heating, twinkling fairy lights and elegant pillar candles.
- Christmas tree in the pole barn during the festive season.
- Complimentary use of the romantic Apple Loft Marital Suite and make-up studio for two nights.
Sample Menu
We know that food is the path to love whether it’s a wedding or a picnic, and we take our menu choices really seriously here. So we have put together a list of options that smell like winter, taste like Chrstas, and keep you warm inside. We hope you love them as much as we do!
A list of options is as follows:
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Butternut Squash and Cheddar Soup served with a Cheddar Crisp, Toasted
Pumpkin Seeds and Seeded Roll (v)
Chicken Liver parfait served with Homemade Owlpen chutney, Mixed
Leaves and a Wholemeal Seeded Roll
Beetroot Cured Salmon, Pickled Beetroot, Horseradish Cream and home-made bread
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Traditional locally-sourced Roast Turkey Breast, Pigs in Blankets, Roast
Potatoes and Red Wine Jus served with Seasonal Owlpen Kitchen Garden
Vegetables
Roast Fillet of Seabass served with Braised Fennel, Char-grilled Lemon and
Herby Roasted Tomato and Garlic Potatoes served with seasonal Owlpen
Kitchen Garden Vegetables
Puy Lentil and Winter Vegetable Pie served with Herby Roasted Tomato
and Garlic Potatoes served with seasonal Owlpen Kitchen Garden Vegetables
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Winter Chocolate Roulade with mixed berry cream
Owlpen Mess – traditional Eton Mess with a twist!
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice-Cream
Evening entertainment
As the evening draws in we move from dining vibes into party time.
In the winter this is all about sparkling lights, roaring fires, warming cocktails and glitter balls on the dancefloor.
As a part of our winter wedding offer, you can enjoy these great touches to get your evening party underway with a bang, and keep your nearest and dearest partying into the small hours:
- Complimentary winter warmer cocktails to get the party started: enjoy Baileys Martinis, Chambord Spritz and Spiced G&T.
- Roaring fires in the beautiful Pole Barn.
- Glitter ball suspended over the dancefloor for that extra zing when the party starts.
- Sparklers for a magical outdoor photo opportunity and send‑off.
- Outdoor fire pit with a marshmallow munchies, provided by the wedding team.
- Did we mention Christmas? During the festive season you can enjoy a huge Christmas tree in the barn venue.
- Let’s not forget the mistletoe! Here at Owlpen we go big on this festive frolic at Christmas. We can do massive garlands on the dancefloor, a mistletoe arch at the entrance, and a hidden mistletoe corner for guests to discover…
Wedding Packages & Pricing
Choose from our mid-week or weekend wedding packages for up to 40 guests. (Valid November through to the end of March.) Additional guests may be accommodated for a per-person fee.
| Package | Price (2027) | Additional Guests (2027) |
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| Mid-Week Wedding (Monday–Thursday) | £7,250 (£7975) | £75 per person (£82.50) |
| Weekend Wedding (Friday–Sunday) | £8,250 (£9075) | £80 per person (£87.50) |
(Each package includes exclusive use of the estate and venue for two nights, and everything needed for a wedding of up to 40 guests.)
For additional child guests, the fee is £37.50 for children aged up to 16. They can enjoy bottomless soft drinks all day (elderflower, orange juice, apple juice), all included.
Availability & Booking
Let the warmth of roaring fires, sparkling lights, and the charm of Owlpen Manor bring your winter wedding dreams to life. Book now to guarantee an unforgettable, frosty‑fairy‑tale celebration!
This special Winter Wedding offer runs each year from November 1st through to March 31st. Dates are limited—and fill quickly—so please enquire early to secure your preferred mid‑week or weekend date.