A Cotswold wedding venue like no other
The birthplace of Dick Whittington, 1352
Grand in Nature, Intimate by Design
EXCLUSIVE WEEKEND
LUXURY STAY
MAGICAL CEREMONY SPACES
An elegant and unbelievably unique Wedding Venue
An elegant and unbelievably unique Wedding Venue
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
For one magical weekend, Pauntley Court becomes entirely yours. A private Gloucestershire estate on the edge of the Cotswolds, it is the perfect canvas for a wedding of timeless elegance.
Arrive on Friday, settle into luxurious bedrooms, and let the celebrations unfold — from intimate moments in the formal gardens to grand gatherings overlooking sweeping countryside views. With a Norman church just steps away, the opportunities are endless. Create your wedding weekend, just the way you imagined.
Whether a smaller celebration for 16 or a fabulous party for 100, Pauntley Court offers history, beauty and exclusivity in equal measure.
ELEGANT CEREMONIES
Choose from eight exquisite ceremony spaces, six nestled within our magical gardens. With a historic Norman church on your doorstep, Pauntley Court offers a setting of timeless elegance for every style of wedding.
CELEBRATIONS
Sip cocktails and savour canapés while wandering the gardens, or enjoy the cosy warmth of roaring fires in the Panelled Room. With our expert catering and bar partners, every detail is effortlessly taken care of.
For dinner, choose an intimate meal beneath the iconic hornbeam arches or, for larger celebrations, a grand feast in your elegant wedding marquee.
MARQUEE WEDDINGS
Celebrate your wedding over three days with up to 100 of your closest family and friends. Arrive from Friday at midday and stay until Sunday at 4pm, the estate is exclusively yours for the whole weekend.
On your wedding day, host a relaxed and elegant celebration in your own marquee, designed and decorated exactly as you imagine. With exclusive use of this unique country house, you and your guests can enjoy the beautiful gardens, breathtaking views, and many special spaces to gather.
A marquee wedding at Pauntley Court offers the perfect blend of timeless elegance and countryside charm, with the freedom to create a wedding that is truly your own.
Now booking for 2026 and 2027
Kind Words
"Our wedding venue was absolutely breathtaking – the moment we saw it, we knew it was exactly what we wanted. All our family and friends were blown away by how beautiful it was, and the whole experience was made even better by the incredible team. Melissa was so welcoming and friendly, making it feel like our home away from home. Supporting us throughout the weekend and helping us with the little things that always crop up. Rachel was a massive help with the babysitting with her daughter, allowing our siblings to relax knowing our nieces and nephews are being well looked after.
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place or a better team to bring our day to life! It will forever be in our memories and we already are looking forward to being able to visit again in the future. We’ve had so many comments from family and friends on how stunning the venue was! Couldn’t recommend it more! A special place in our hearts!"
Nathan & Milly - May 2025
Image Luke Cummins Photography
What our couples say
I cannot praise Melissa, her team and Pauntley Court (PC) enough.
We were looking for venues for a whole year before we came across Pauntley Court and my gosh it was so unique.
From the very first video call with Melissa, PC just stood out. For one it is the most unique and magical place we've visited but also how wonderful Melissa was. On the initial call we were so taken with how bubbly Melissa was but also how nothing seemed too much trouble. This definitely continued throughout the entire wedding planning and on the weekend itself. Melissa would make herself available for any question we had (measuring the stretch tent, finding us an outdoor tap) - nothing seemed to phase her and she was open to anything - exactly what we were looking for in a wedding venue.
Now onto PC itself - I don't really think words can do it justice. The venue is simply stunning, every corner you turn there is something else to grab at your heart and pull you to the venue.
We also adored how you had use of the venue from 12pm on the Friday until 4pm on the Sunday. It meant we could have a rehearsal on the Friday, steam all the clothing, unpack and join our wedding party for drinks and a BBQ in the lavender garden on the Friday night. While Sunday enabled us to have a leisurely start while also reliving all the memories from the last night over breakfast with our friends.
Particular loves go to:
- the grounds - mentioned in reviews time and time again but they are just gorgeous
- the ability to have your legal ceremony in multiple locations and for a non-legal wedding you have access to the whole site
- Rebecca - the best co-ordinator ever - having access to Rebecca for the day (and calls leading up to the day) really helped with the last minute panics / helped the day run smoothly
- Rachel - the most wonderful housekeeper - keeping the food flowing on the Friday and for breakfasts. She ran a very tight ship and it enabled us to just relax knowing everything was handled.
- the beautiful ballroom - this was such a fantastic place to get ready with my bridesmaids but also hold an unforgettable ceilidh
- the cupid club - a new addition but great to keep the party going
- the lake house - makes a wonderful first look location or photo setting and with the water is such a calming space
I could honestly keep singing PC's praises and hope I can visit again in some form!
Image by Red Maple Photography