Stone Barn
Stone Barn stands on the Upper Windrush estate in Cheltenham as a restored 18th-century agricultural building transformed into a sophisticated wedding venue.
Stone Barn is an estate destination wedding venue in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, hosting 200 at dinner and 250 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about £30,000 (our estimate), reached from Bristol Airport (BRS), 1 hour 15 minutes.
About Stone Barn
Stone Barn stands on the Upper Windrush estate in Cheltenham as a restored 18th-century agricultural building transformed into a sophisticated wedding venue.
The stone structure retains its original character while offering contemporary facilities for ceremonies and receptions.
Set across 150 acres of Cotswold countryside, it provides a backdrop of rolling hills and mature woodland.
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Stone Barn was the venue for my daughter's wedding in April and there are not enough superlatives to describe the day we had. From the initial contact through to the day itself the service is second to none.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 200 guests
- Standing reception
- 250 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 200 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 0 rooms
- Rooms for the party nearby
- Yes
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About £30,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- £6,000 to £16,000 venue feeAisle estimate
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- Yes
- Music until
- 01:00
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BRS, 75 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet hall
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, relaxed
The place
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 18th-century converted barn with original stone walls and timber beams preserved during restoration
- Capacity for up to 150 guests across ceremony and reception spaces
- 150-acre estate grounds with formal gardens, woodland walks, and outdoor ceremony options
- On-site accommodation available for guests staying overnight
A sample wedding weekend
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- 14:00Guest arrival and check-in at on-site accommodation
- 19:00Welcome reception or informal dinner
- 11:00Civil ceremony in dedicated ceremony room
- 12:30Champagne and canapés in garden areas
- 14:00Reception meal in main hall
- 20:00Evening entertainment and dancing
- 11:00Brunch departure or relaxed group activities
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BRS · about 1 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Bristol Airport.
- Direct line
- 01285 721909
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the history of Stone Barn?+
The barn dates to the 18th century and originally served as an agricultural building on the Upper Windrush estate. It has been carefully restored to preserve its historic character, including original stonework and timber features, while adding modern facilities for events.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at the venue?+
Yes. Stone Barn is licensed for civil ceremonies and has a dedicated ceremony room. The separate reception hall allows for flexible event planning across the day.
Is there accommodation for guests?+
On-site accommodation is available, making it suitable for destination weddings and multi-day celebrations.
What outdoor spaces are available?+
The 150-acre estate includes formal gardens, woodland areas, and open grounds suitable for outdoor ceremonies, photographs, and guest activities.
How far is Stone Barn from London?+
Stone Barn is approximately 100 miles from central London, roughly 2 hours by car or train via Cheltenham Spa railway station.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 200 guests
“200 person capacity for dining”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 250 guests
“250 person total capacity (including evening guests)”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 200 guests
“Stone Barn is licensed for civil marriage ceremonies, with space for up to 200 seated guests.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 0 rooms
“Facilities Licensed For Marriage: Yes Accommodation: No Exclusivity: Yes”
Read the source for roomsRooms for the party nearby: Yes
“The Stump is a charming roadside inn just 10 minutes away, with 10 cosy rooms and a rather dreamy barn perfect for private gatherings.”
Read the source for rooms for the party nearbyLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“Stone Barn is licensed for civil marriage ceremonies, with space for up to 200 seated guests.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“A wooden shelter in the Stone Barn grounds provides an idyllic spot for outdoor ceremonies in the summer.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“The feast is a key element of any special occasion and we are passionate about delivering all our events to an extremely high standard, so we take care of all food and drink in-house.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“The feast is a key element of any special occasion and we are passionate about delivering all our events to an extremely high standard, so we take care of all food and drink in-house.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBar on site: Yes
“Watch the chefs cooking in the open kitchen and enjoy a drink from the fully stocked bar.”
Read the source for bar on siteExclusive use required: Yes
“The barn is yours for the day and you can decorate it as you wish.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredMusic until: 01:00
“Late night license until 1 am”
Read the source for music untilPets: Yes
“Pet friendly”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Other Pets Welcome: By prior arrangement Disabled Facilities: n/a Child Friendly: Yes”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“On-site parking”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Disabled access”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet hall
“Our Dutch barns can accommodate up to 200 guests for drinks & dinner.”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Our Dutch barns can accommodate up to 200 guests for drinks & dinner.”
Read the source for reception indoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“The room can then be transformed into a dance floor which accommodates up to 250 evening guests.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“200 person capacity for an indoor or outdoor ceremony”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Countryside, historic, relaxed
“With sweeping views of rolling pasture, this historic Cotswold Stone Barn has roaring fires and an open kitchen.”
Read the source for settingGardens: Yes
“This venue has stunning gardens and overlooks the spectacular, rolling Cotswold Hills with no other building in sight.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“With sweeping views of rolling pasture, this historic Cotswold Stone Barn has roaring fires and an open kitchen.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Throughout your plans, you will work with a dedicated and experienced in-house wedding co-ordinator, who will ensure everything runs smoothly.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day