The Wild Rabbit is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chipping Norton, United Kingdom, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from London Luton Airport (LTN), 2 hours 15 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, August.
The Wild Rabbit
Guests arrive at this Cotswolds gastropub hotel to discover a working farm setting where they'll celebrate surrounded by rolling countryside and genuine hospitality.
About The Wild Rabbit
Guests arrive at this Cotswolds gastropub hotel to discover a working farm setting where they'll celebrate surrounded by rolling countryside and genuine hospitality.
The venue transforms a traditional English pub into an intimate wedding space, with guests staying overnight in on-site rooms and dining on locally-sourced food.
What they'll remember is the warmth of a family-run operation that feels personal rather than corporate.
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This is a review for the restaurant. We made a dinner reservation to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The ambiance is definitely fine dining, so is the service.
Carolina Ferreira · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LTN, 135 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, relaxedAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located in Kingham village, positioned between Oxford (25 miles) and the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- 16 en-suite bedrooms available for wedding guests on the property
- Working farm setting with gardens and countryside views across the grounds
- Google rating of 4.5/5 based on guest reviews
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 15:00Early guest arrivals; check-in to on-site bedrooms
- 18:00Welcome drinks in pub or garden (weather dependent)
- 11:00Ceremony in designated space (indoor or garden setup)
- 12:00Cocktail hour in grounds/garden; photos
- 13:30Reception meal service begins in dining room
- 15:00-17:00Speeches, toasts, entertainment
- 19:00Evening reception reopens; dancing, cake cutting
- 09:00Breakfast service; guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LTN · about 2 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into London Luton Airport.
- Typical total
- £3,500-7,500Aisle estimate
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£3,500-7,500 for 50 guests (ceremony, reception, sample accommodation for 8 rooms)
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included with event package
- Reception
- £45-75 a headAisle estimate
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£45-75 (gastropub dining, dependent on menu selection and beverages)
- Room rate
- £120-180 a nightAisle estimate
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£120-180 per room (16 rooms available; advance booking essential)
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 01608 692866
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Costs vary significantly based on day of week, season, menu choices, and beverage packages. Direct inquiry recommended for precise quotation. Weekend and peak season rates higher. Venue hire fee applies separately from catering.
Questions about the venue
What are the accommodation options for guests?+
The Wild Rabbit has 16 en-suite bedrooms on-site, allowing wedding guests to stay overnight. Room availability should be confirmed during booking as the hotel operates year-round.
What style of food and drink is offered?+
As a gastropub, the venue focuses on locally-sourced ingredients and British cuisine. menus can be created for wedding events, coordinated through their hospitality team.
What is the maximum guest capacity?+
The venue can accommodate ceremonies and receptions for up to 150 guests, with flexibility for smaller intimate gatherings from 20 people.
Is outdoor space available?+
The property includes gardens and countryside grounds suitable for ceremonies and cocktail hours, weather permitting. Indoor backup spaces are available within the pub and hotel.
How far is the venue from London?+
The Wild Rabbit is approximately 70 miles from London, roughly 90 minutes by car or train via Oxford.
Could this be your venue?
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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.