Merriscourt is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chipping Norton, United Kingdom, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate) in the $$$ price range, reached from Birmingham Airport (BHX), 90 minutes by car. Best months: May, June, July, August.
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.
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.
Anna Taylor · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Sleeps
- 35 guests
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- £6,000 to £22,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BHX, 90 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, restored, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- 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
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 14:00–18:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome drinks on the grounds
- 19:30Informal dinner in manor dining room
- 11:00Ceremony on estate grounds
- 12:30–16:00Reception, lunch, and outdoor activities
- 19:00Evening reception and dancing
- 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.
- Typical total
- £8,000–25,000Aisle estimate
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£8,000–25,000 for 50 guests with 2-night stay
- Ceremony fee
- £800–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- £60–120 a headAisle estimate
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£60–120 (catering, venue, service)
- Room rate
- £120–250 a nightAisle estimate
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£120–250 per room
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 01608 658585
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Final pricing depends on guest count, accommodation nights, catering selections, and season. Request formal quote via http://www.merriscourt.com/
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
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.
Sources for individual venue facts
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.”
Read the source for sleepsOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Outdoor ceremonies are possible on the lawn, but must be pre-arranged with the registrars if you are planning a legal ceremony.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-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.”
Read the source for in-house cateringSetting: Countryside, restored, elegant
“All guests are free to roam the 500 acres of stunning Cotswold countryside.”
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