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Swan Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Bibury, United Kingdom, hosting 110 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about £9,500 (our estimate). Best months: June, July, August, September.

Swan Hotel

BiburyEngland, United Kingdom

The Swan Hotel is a historic property in Bibury with 22 rooms sleeping up to 54 guests, from Classic Doubles to the Rookery Family Suite and private cottages including Whooper Cottage with Hot Tub.

Guests
110 at dinner
Rooms
22 rooms, sleep 54
Cost
About £9,500for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Jun–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
OXF

About the venue

The Swan Hotel is a historic property in Bibury with 22 rooms sleeping up to 54 guests, from Classic Doubles to the Rookery Family Suite and private cottages including Whooper Cottage with Hot Tub.

Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, the venue seats 110 for both ceremonies and seated dining, with gardens available for outdoor ceremonies and indoor space for the reception.

In-house catering covers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus, there is a bar on site and dedicated dance space, with music permitted until midnight.

Wedding packages start from GBP 6,250, or GBP 4,500 off-season, excluding accommodation.

  • Seats 110 for a ceremony, seated dinner or standing reception
  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, with gardens for outdoor ceremonies
  • 22 rooms and cottages sleeping up to 54 guests, including a four-poster and a cottage with hot tub
  • On-site wedding co-ordinator Charlotte, with in-house catering and a bar

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
110 guests
Standing reception
110 guests
Ceremony, seated
110 guests

Staying over

Rooms
22 rooms
Sleeps
54 guests
Room types
11 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Music until
00:00
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: out of season
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: out of season
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
OXF
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How much does a wedding at the Swan Hotel cost?
Pricing is package-based, starting at GBP 6,250, with off-season packages from GBP 4,500. Packages exclude accommodation. We estimate a typical all-in total of around GBP 9,550, depending on your choices.
Can we bring our own caterer or alcohol?
No. Catering is in-house only, external caterers are not permitted, and corkage is not allowed. The hotel has its own bar and can cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets.
Do we need to book the whole hotel?
No. Neither a buyout nor exclusive use is required, though a full buyout is available if you prefer it.
How many guests can we host, and where can the ceremony take place?
The venue accommodates 110 guests seated for a ceremony or dinner, and 110 standing. Legal ceremonies can be held on site, and outdoor ceremonies in the gardens are possible.
Who do we contact to plan the wedding?
Charlotte, the on-site wedding co-ordinator, can be reached at swanhotel.weddings@cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk or +44 1285 740695. The nearest airport is Oxford (OXF).

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