Merriscourt is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chipping Norton, United Kingdom, hosting 120 at dinner and 200 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about £35,000 (our estimate), reached from Birmingham Airport (BHX), 90 minutes by car.

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Merriscourt

Merriscourt stands apart as a Cotswolds hotel wedding venue that operates as a working estate rather than a dedicated events space, giving couples access to genuine countryside grounds spanning over 40 acres.

Guests
120 at dinner · 200 standing
Venue website
Rooms
18 rooms, sleep 35
Venue website
Cost
About £35,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
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Getting there
BHX · about 1 h 30 by car
Aisle estimate

About Merriscourt

Merriscourt stands apart as a Cotswolds hotel wedding venue that operates as a working estate rather than a dedicated events space, giving couples access to genuine countryside grounds spanning over 40 acres.

The honey-coloured stone manor combines on-site accommodation for 40+ guests with flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony options, eliminating the logistics nightmare of scattered accommodations.

With a 4.9/5 Google rating, it delivers the authenticity of a private country house celebration without the complexity of sourcing separate venues.

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We knew as soon as we walked in this had to be our wedding reception venue. It’s quite frankly breathtaking. Paige and the team work like little unseen elves to make every single detail PERFECT.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
120 guests
Standing reception
200 guests
Ceremony, seated
120 guests

Staying over

Rooms
18 rooms
Sleeps
35 guests
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Rooms for the party nearby
Yes

The ceremony

Legal ceremony on site
Yes
Outdoor ceremony
Yes
Indoor option if it rains
Yes

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About £35,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
£6,000 to £22,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Included
Ceremony space, reception space, a coordinator and furniture
Not included
Catering and drinks

House rules

Exclusive use required
Yes
Music until
12am
Fireworks
No
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

Nearest airport
BHX, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

The spaces

Reception indoors
Yes
Space for dancing
Yes
Setting
Countryside, restored, elegant

The place

Gardens
Yes
Private grounds
Yes

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes
Outside caterers allowed
No
Dietary options
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free
Bring your own wine
Yes
Bar on site
Yes

Venue highlights

  • 40+ acres of private Cotswolds estate grounds with multiple ceremony backdrops
  • Accommodation for 40+ guests directly on-site, reducing travel complexity
  • Hotel venue with kitchen facilities and event spaces for 20–150 guests
  • Licensed for civil ceremonies with historic manor interiors

A sample wedding weekend

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Friday · day 01
  • 14:00–18:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome drinks on the grounds
  • 19:30Informal dinner in manor dining room
Saturday · day 02
  • 11:00Ceremony on estate grounds
  • 12:30–16:00Reception, lunch, and outdoor activities
  • 19:00Evening reception and dancing
Sunday · day 03
  • 09:00–12:00Breakfast and farewells

Costs and booking details

Getting there
BHX · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into Birmingham Airport.

Direct line
01608 658585

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Questions about the venue

Can we have an outdoor ceremony?
Yes. The 40-acre grounds offer multiple outdoor ceremony locations. Weather contingency options include indoor spaces within the manor.
How many guests can stay on-site?
Merriscourt accommodates 40+ guests across its hotel rooms, with additional nearby accommodation available in Chipping Norton.
What's the guest capacity for the reception?
The venue hosts 20–150 guests depending on layout and catering configuration.
Is the venue licensed for civil ceremonies?
Yes, Merriscourt holds a civil marriage licence for on-site ceremonies.
What catering options are available?
Contact the venue directly at http://www.merriscourt.com/ for catering packages and dietary accommodations.
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Sources and booking notes

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Venue wedding information

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  • Seated dinner: 120 guests

    “We can accommodate up to 120 seated guests and 200 for evening receptions across our three interlinked barns.”
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  • Standing reception: 200 guests

    “We can accommodate up to 120 seated guests and 200 for evening receptions across our three interlinked barns.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 120 guests

    “With the high beamed ceilings, stunning Cotswold stone floor and seating for up to 120 guests, this Cotswold wedding barn is ready for your promises.”
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  • Rooms: 18 rooms

    “Bedrooms: 18”
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  • Sleeps: 35 guests

    “We have luxury accommodation in the grounds, including the beautiful, [Old House](/Cotswold-wedding-venue-the-old-house/) (sleeps 11), [No. 3](/Merriscourt-Cotswold-Wedding-Venue-No3-Cottage/), (sleeps 8), [The Cottage](/Merriscourt-Cotswold-Wedding-Venue-the-Cottage/) (sleeps 6), [New Cottage](/Merriscourt-Cotswold-Event-Venue-New-Cottage/) (sleeps 6), [Pump House](/Cotswold-Wedding-Venue-The-Pump-House/)(sleeps 2), The Shepherd's Hut (sleeps 2), sleeping up to 35 in total.”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Yes, all weddings at Merriscourt are exclusive-use, giving you full access to the venue and grounds for the duration of your celebration.”
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  • Rooms for the party nearby: Yes

    “To make your Cotswold venue planning easier, we have outlined a list of highly recommended Cotswolds accommodations near Merriscourt for you.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Merriscourt is fully licensed for Civil Ceremonies & Partnerships and these are often conducted in The Stone Barn.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Outdoor ceremonies are possible on the lawn, but must be pre-arranged with the registrars if you are planning a legal ceremony.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “It creates the perfect wet weather option for your drinks receptions & it's big wide doors leads onto both the Courtyard & the Wedding Lawn making it easy for guests to mingle & move around.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “All our menus are prepared & cooked in our kitchen by our Head Chef & his team and we are constantly developing new menus to keep them relevant & fresh.”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: No

    “External caterers not permitted”
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  • Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free

    “Absolutely — we accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs.”
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  • Bring your own wine: Yes

    “Corkage charge applicable”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The Merriscourt Bar exclusively opens from the end of the wedding breakfast, until the end of the night.”
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  • Included: Ceremony space, reception space, a coordinator and furniture

    “Venue hire includes access to the barns, courtyard, gallery, bridal suite, on-site accommodation, and dedicated wedding coordination along with all furniture and tableware.”
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  • Not included: Catering and drinks

    “We can’t wait to get to know you a little better, but for now the estimates below are based on our venue hire, please also note that food and beverages throughout the day will be additional to these, alongside any extra hire items.”
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  • Exclusive use required: Yes

    “Yes, all weddings at Merriscourt are exclusive-use, giving you full access to the venue and grounds for the duration of your celebration.”
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  • Music until: 12am

    “12am – Music & bar come to an end”
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  • Fireworks: No

    “Due to the livestock living around the farm and our tenants we do not permit fireworks here at Merriscourt.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “Your furry four-legged friends are more than welcome onsite for your ceremony & drinks reception.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Including children at weddings can add an extra layer of love and joy to your special day.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Yes, we offer ample on-site parking for guests.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Merriscourt is accessible for wheelchair users, with the use of our removable ramps.”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The White Barn is large and bright, with soaring up-lit beams and lofty ceilings; the perfect setting for your wedding breakfast.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “The Stone Barn transforms from your idyllic ceremony barn into the dancefloor, with not only a disco ball but easy access to the bar, just off the side.”
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  • Setting: Countryside, restored, elegant

    “All guests are free to roam the 500 acres of stunning Cotswold countryside.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Outside the farmhouse is trailed with scented wisteria, with beautiful gardens & views of the Oxfordshire countryside.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Nestled in the Cotswolds, our three, stunning interlinked wedding barns and 500 acres of glorious grounds give year-round panoramic views of the rolling countryside.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Venue hire includes access to the barns, courtyard, gallery, bridal suite, on-site accommodation, and dedicated wedding coordination along with all furniture and tableware.”
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