Caswell House is an estate destination wedding venue in Brize Norton, United Kingdom, hosting 140 at dinner and 200 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about £31,000 (our estimate), reached from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 90 minutes by car.
Caswell House
Caswell House stands apart as a privately-owned Oxfordshire estate offering raw architectural character without the corporate polish of typical wedding venues.
About Caswell House
Caswell House stands apart as a privately-owned Oxfordshire estate offering raw architectural character without the corporate polish of typical wedding venues.
This Grade II listed Georgian manor provides genuine period authenticity across its 150-person capacity, hosting ceremonies in original rooms and receptions across manicured grounds.
With an exceptional 4.8/5 Google rating, the venue attracts couples prioritizing substance over themed aesthetics.
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Just amazing, in every way! We had just the most perfect day for our wedding at Caswell House. Anna, Sarah, Courtney and the whole team were so brilliant from start to finish.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 140 guests
- Standing reception
- 200 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 140 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 60 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 16 rooms
- Sleeps
- 32 guests
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- Yes
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About £31,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- £6,500 to £16,000 venue feeAisle estimate
- Nights the booking must cover
- 1 nights
- Included
- Ceremony space and reception space
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- Yes
- Music until
- midnight
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LHR, 90 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, restored, elegant
The place
- Gardens
- Yes
- Private grounds
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bring your own wine
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Grade II listed Georgian estate with original period features and architectural integrity
- Capacity for up to 150 guests across multiple rooms and outdoor spaces
- Located in rural Oxfordshire (Brize Norton), providing genuine countryside seclusion just 90 minutes from London
- Flexible licensing allows both indoor and outdoor ceremony options on the grounds
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- 3:00 PMVenue access opens for setup and guest arrival
- 1:00 PMGuest arrival and aperitifs on grounds
- 2:30 PMCeremony in main hall or garden
- 3:30 PMReception drinks and canapés
- 5:00 PMSeated reception and meal service
- 10:00 PMEvent concludes; guest departure
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LHR · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into London Heathrow Airport.
- Direct line
- 01993 701064
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Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
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Seated dinner: 140 guests
“Capacity for up to 140 guests for the ceremony and dining, and up to 200 evening guests”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 200 guests
“Capacity for up to 140 guests for the ceremony and dining, and up to 200 evening guests”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 140 guests
“Capacity for up to 140 guests for the ceremony and dining, and up to 200 evening guests”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedSmallest party taken: 60 guests
“Our Lavender Weddings require a minimum of 60 adult guests, and all other dates 75 adult guests.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 16 rooms
“With luxury accommodation across 16 beautifully curated bedrooms, couples and their guests can sink into comfort and fully embrace the rhythm of country life.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 32 guests
“Sleeping up to 32 adults across 16 bedrooms, and with additional space for children, the estate ensures that no one has to rush off, allowing time to truly relax.”
Read the source for sleepsWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Exclusive Weekend Hire From £19,250 With exclusive use of the estate for the weekend, there’s no rush, no interruptions, just the freedom to celebrate as you chose.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: Yes
“Exclusive Use All packages - full estate, no other events”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“One of our approved venues for marriages, civil partnerships and other civil ceremonies”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“A choice of ceremony locations – indoors in our historic barn or outdoors under the 15th-century Loggia archway”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“- A choice of ceremony locations – indoors in our historic barn or outdoors under the 15th-century Loggia archway”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“Our in-house catering team, Caswell Kitchen, craft menus designed to nourish, delight, and complement every event we host.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“External caterers not permitted”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: Yes
“Caswell House is proud to be a corkage free venue.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“The Oak Bar is located in Bartletts barn.”
Read the source for bar on siteNights the booking must cover: 1 nights
“24-Hour Exclusive Hire From £5,650 Our wonderful one-night stay, The Willow wedding offers exclusive, twenty-four-hour use of Caswell House.”
Read the source for nights the booking must coverIncluded: Ceremony space and reception space
“- Exclusive use of three beautifully restored barns for your ceremony, reception, dining, and dancing”
Read the source for includedExclusive use required: Yes
“Exclusive Use All packages - full estate, no other events”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredMusic until: midnight
“- Full use of the historic barns and landscaped courtyards from 10 am until midnight, with extensions available on request”
Read the source for music untilPets: Yes
“Pets Welcome: Yes”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Absolutely - four of our fifteen bedrooms can be made into family rooms, accommodating up to two children under the age of 12 sharing a sofa bed.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“- Car parking”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Disabled Facilities: Yes”
Read the source for step-free accessReception indoors: Yes
“- Exclusive use of three beautifully restored barns for your ceremony, reception, dining, and dancing”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“A willow-lined moat, dappled in light, encircles part of the estate, and the landscaped courtyards are alive with conversation and clinking glasses as guests gather to celebrate.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“- Exclusive use of three beautifully restored barns for your ceremony, reception, dining, and dancing”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“A choice of ceremony locations – indoors in our historic barn or outdoors under the 15th-century Loggia archway”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Countryside, restored, elegant
“Our exclusive Oxfordshire estate is where history and thoughtful restoration meet the natural beauty of the English countryside.”
Read the source for settingGardens: Yes
“With breathtaking views, beautifully restored barns, and private gardens, we offer more than just a stunning setting—we create a deep sense of belonging.”
Read the source for gardensPrivate grounds: Yes
“With private use of the estate, you have the freedom to curate your celebration across a collection of beautifully distinct spaces.”
Read the source for private groundsHistoric building: Yes
“With origins dating back to 1485, our historic barns and ancient stonework have been thoughtfully restored, preserving centuries of heritage while creating a space for new stories to be told.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Your on the day coordinator will set your remaining décor etc as per the plans agreed at your final details meeting.”
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