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.

ListedBrize Norton, United KingdomEstate

Caswell House

Caswell House stands apart as a privately-owned Oxfordshire estate offering raw architectural character without the corporate polish of typical wedding venues.

Guests
140 at dinner · 200 standing
Venue website
Rooms
16 rooms, sleep 32
Venue website
Cost
About £31,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Venue website
Getting there
LHR · about 1 h 30 by car
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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, rooms and facilities

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

A sample wedding weekend

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Friday before wedding · day 01
  • 3:00 PMVenue access opens for setup and guest arrival
Wedding day · day 02
  • 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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Questions about the venue

What are the ceremony options at Caswell House?
The venue offers both licensed indoor ceremonies in period rooms and outdoor ceremonies on the grounds, allowing flexibility based on season and preference.
Can guests stay overnight at the property?
Caswell House functions primarily as an event venue. Nearby accommodation options exist in surrounding villages; contact the venue for recommended partner hotels and B&Bs.
What catering arrangements are available?
The venue allows external catering or can recommend approved suppliers. Full details on catering policies and kitchen facilities are available through their website.
How far is Caswell House from major transport links?
Located near Brize Norton, the estate sits approximately 90 minutes from London (Paddington Station via car) and 45 minutes from Oxford, with parking available on grounds.
What's the minimum guest count?
The venue accommodates intimate gatherings from 20 guests upward, making it suitable for both small ceremonies and larger celebrations up to 150.
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