The Chapel
Our stunning former catholic chapel can hold up to 120 guests, 90 of which seated in our Chiavari chairs, with the remaining 30 watching your ceremony from the Minstrel’s gallery.

Italian Room
Our second beautiful indoor ceremony location can seat up to 90 guests, with natural lighting flooding the room along with a stunning chandelier.

You can decide whether you wish to have live music, such as a string quartet or harpist, for your ceremony. Alternatively, you may wish to provide your tracks on a smart phone and we can play them for you. We recommend you have a couple of songs whilst your guests are waiting; one for when the Bride enters; two for the signing of the Register; and one for your recessional.

A priest or vicar cannot marry you legally at Bourton Hall as our licence is for civil ceremonies only. However, you are welcome to have a blessing with your priest/vicar following your civil ceremony.

Yes, our Chiavari chairs are included as part of your package, and we have lots of sash colours to choose from and are included in all of our packages and venue hires to tie in with your colour theme and personalise this beautiful space.

Yes, the aisle carpet is provided as part of your package for either the Italian Room or The Chapel.

The licensed room is included in your package, but you will have to call Rugby Registry Office to arrange your ceremony. They guarantee that they will marry couples at Bourton Hall every day of the year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, so you can book your venue first!

Between 1pm and 3pm is ideal, although we can accommodate most times.

Your outside ceremony will be confirmed on the morning of the wedding, as we can never guarantee the weather. The indoor options will always be available for the ceremony if the weather is inclement.

We have two indoor options in the Chapel & Italian Room and for outdoor, a place of your choice within the grounds. See below more information on the ceremony spaces:

Usually between 20 and 30 minutes.

We allow neutral colour paper confetti to be thrown inside or fresh petals to be thrown outside. This is because we feel it is of paramount importance for every couple to feel that the venue is their home. If confetti from previous events was still lying around this feeling would, we believe, be undermined.

We can accommodate a maximum of 250 guests standing and seated throughout the ground floor of the house for your evening reception.

All residents can enjoy after-hours drinks and retire to the Lounge. Guests not staying will depart at midnight, unless a bar extension has been pre-arranged by the Bride and Groom.

Guests staying overnight will enjoy a delicious Full English Breakfast, with Continental options will be served in dining room or Italian Room from 8.30am – 9.30am. It is lovely to see your guests the following morning to share memories of your special day.

Check out is 10am.

Yes, they are more than welcome to do so, but this does have to be pre-booked. The price for this can be found on your price list.

You will see lots of silk flowers around the house, which are neutral colours to suit any scheme. If you would like to provide your own fresh flowers in addition, you may do so.

Yes! The services of our resident DJ are included in all our packages.

The house décor is beautiful, so further decorations are not necessary. However, if you’d like to add your own decorations, please consult with your Personal Wedding Manager.

Yes, we will provide you with the details of the company you can use to have fireworks here at Bourton Hall.

Sadly, we are not allowed to have bouncy castles at the venue due to insurance reasons, but we do have the other options stated above that you are able to book to entertain the children – and the adults!

As a part of your package, you will have Croquet on the lawn. We also have options of Garden Games and Mini Golf which you can add on or is included in the Luxe packages.

Check in to bedrooms is available from midday, this is great as at most venues you have to check in after the ceremony, whereas your guests can get ready on-site and make it their own home. We advise that guests who aren’t staying over are asked to arrive from midday too to enjoy the venue and relax at the bar.

Any suppliers can arrive from 11am.

Yes, we have wheelchair-friendly entrances, doorways, lift and accommodation available. Please note that the lift dimensions are 75cm wide with a depth of 80cm.

We ask that our couples inform us at their earliest convenience if they have guests attending their event with specific requirements regarding access.

Yes. We have lots of yummy food options which the children will actually eat!!

We do not have travel cots to hire, but parents can bring these with them, and they can be put into most of our rooms. Please call the venue to check each room’s compatibility with a travel cot.

We allow neutral colour paper confetti to be thrown inside or fresh petals to be thrown outside. This is because we feel it is of paramount importance for every couple to feel that the venue is their home. If confetti from previous events was still lying around this feeling would, we believe, be undermined.

Prior arrangements have to be agreed with the venue or Sales Manager. Pets are not permitted to stay overnight.

Wi-Fi is best found in the bars and reception rooms downstairs but due to the size of the house, it can be intermittent in other areas including bedrooms, but it is accessible. We ask that you log into our Wi-Fi for access.

Yes, we do allow Candles, however they must adhere to our Naked Flame Policy:

All naked flames/candles must be fully encased at the sides, with the tip of the flame at least 5cm below the rim of the encasement. Furthermore, with the exception of enclosed hurricane lamps outside, all naked flames must be placed at least 70cm above floor height. The exception to this is in our former catholic chapel where all candles must be LED.

The Study is a small side room off the main entrance hall, it is where the registrars carry out their informal interview with you both before the ceremony.

It can also be used as a cloakroom, a room for your suppliers to store their items or even a quiet room if needed.

Can I have a wedding car?
Of course, you can have a wedding car, even if it is just to park at the front of the house for photographs.

How many cars does the car park fit?
We have over 100 spaces in the car park.

Do you have electric charging points?
We have 6 Electric Parking points, your guests will need to download an app when they arrive, but they can park and charge whilst staying with us.

Do you allow campervans/motorhomes to stay on site?
Your guests can park to attend the wedding, but they cannot sleep on site, hopefully they will stay in one of our wonderful bedrooms.

It can sleep up to six, a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a double sofa bed, and is a great way to spend the night before your wedding and is available from 5pm the night before your wedding.

The cottage is self-catered, with access to an oven and microwave, we do have hampers we can provide to take the stress out of cooking. There are juices, milks, cereals and bread for the morning and fresh croissants will be delivered to you and your guests while you are getting ready on the morning of your wedding.

We have 21 bedrooms available in the house accommodating 42 guests. We also have a sofa bed available at an additional charge in two of the bedrooms.

A delicious Full English Breakfast, with Continental options will be served in dining room or Italian room from 8.30am – 9.30am. It is lovely to see your guests the following morning to share memories of your special day.

Check-out is at 10am.

We do not have travel cots to hire, but parents can bring these with them and they can be put into most of our rooms. Please call the venue to check each room’s compatibility with a travel cot.

We provide bottled water and tea & coffee making facilities for all guests, with irons, ironing boards and hairdryers available upon request. We have The White Company Toiletries in all of the bedrooms for your use.

Wi-Fi is best found in the bars and reception rooms downstairs but due to the size of the house, it can be intermittent in other areas including bedrooms, but it is accessible. We ask that you log into our Wi-Fi for access.

We can seat a maximum of 120 seated guests for the wedding breakfast on round tables and a maximum of 60 for banqueting style tables.

The Banqueting Hall is the perfect setting for you and your guests to dine, with striking features and stunning views across the countryside. It can seat up to 120 guests using circular tables. We can accommodate banqueting style dining with a maximum of 60 guests. Here, you along with your family and friends will enjoy your wedding breakfast and speeches, which can be before or after the meal, with wine and toast wine included.

Corkage options are not permitted, but if there is a certain drink you wish to have, this can be discussed prior to the wedding day.

We employ a team of in-house chefs who provide our couples with extensive menus and can be flexible to needs and requirements. We do not allow external catering apart from your wedding cake.

Our Head Chef is more than happy to adapt our current menu options.

You have the option of upgrading to our Afternoon Tea selection in place of canapés, if you are thinking of something different!

You can upgrade your evening buffet to a scrummy hog roast for only a small supplement cost per head. Contact your Personal Wedding Manager for prices.

You can upgrade your evening buffet to a barbecue for only a small supplement cost per head. Contact your Personal Wedding Manager for prices.

Our in-house catering team will be more than happy to discuss any ideas or suggestions you might have.

Please notify your Personal Wedding Manager of any specific dietary requirements, but we do cater for allergies and intolerances at request.

Two, we have the Chandelier Bar and the Draycote Bar & Disco.

The bar is open from 11.30am, it’s the perfect location for a pre-ceremony drink.

Our Chandlier Bar is just off from the Banqueting Hall with direct access to the outside terrace, with a log burner and a range of seating it’s the perfect social space to enjoy a drink with family & friends. We have a wide range of drinks available too.

We are a cashless venue, so all dsrinks will need to be paid for by card/contactless. We however, do not accept American Express.

We close the bar at 12am. We do have the option for a paid bar extension, which takes it to 1am, this includes a £500 bar tab to use. You can preorder drinks for after 12am for guests staying, and these are served at the Night Manager’s discretion.

You can arrange a viewing appointment via our website contact form. Alternatively, please call our office on 07585 276 874 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, and we can talk through available appointment dates.

We can also offer a Virtual Tour should you not be able to visit the venue.

Between one-and-a-half and two hours, but this does include time for us to relax and discuss your package over a coffee.

Private viewing appointments are available on any non-wedding day. Evening appointments are also available upon request.

Availability of wedding dates can change daily, but we are more than happy to talk through current availability by phone or email.

To secure a date we require a £1,000 non-refundable and non-transferable booking deposit. This can be paid over the phone by credit or debit card or by bank transfer.

A further deposit payment schedule is also required and its exact make-up depends on the date you book and how far in advance you are booking – you can find more information on our further deposits in section 4 of our terms & conditions here.

Please note that we are not able to accept American Express for any payments.

Your final balance (known as the bulk invoice) is due no later than 30 days in advance of your wedding date. We will, of course, deduct any payments you have already made but you will find an additional £1,000 applied to your invoice at this stage. This constitutes a fully refundable damage deposit which will be refunded into your account within 14 days of your wedding. Please note that we are unable to accept any form of credit card as payment for this bulk invoice so it will need to be settled by debit card or bank transfer. You may wish to opt for a non-refundable Damage Waiver Fee of £250. You must inform us at the time you confirm your Final Requirements.

They will be in contact with you between four and five months prior to your wedding day to introduce themselves and liaise with you right up to your wedding day.

We are unable to provisionally hold dates without taking the initial deposit.

We are happy to discuss any future date with you.

You are legally required to give 28 days’ notice to the Registrar. In exceptional circumstances, a special licence can be issued.

The Classical and Luxe packages are based on a minimum of 60 guests all day and evening, available Monday to Sunday all year round. Our Party package is based on a minimum of 60 guests all day and evening, available Monday to Thursday from October to May. Our Intimate package is based on a minimum of 30 guests all day and evening, available Monday to Thursday from October to May only.

Every day apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, as you would be unable to secure a Registrar to conduct the ceremony on these days.

Check in to bedrooms is available from midday, this is great as at most venues you have to check in after the ceremony, whereas your guests can get ready on-site and make it their own home. We advise that guests who aren’t staying over are asked to arrive from midday too to enjoy the venue and relax at the bar.

Check-in can be made available at 12pm.

Check-out is at 10am and we ask all to be off site by 10:30am.

Yes, we have wheelchair-friendly entrances, doorways, lift and accommodation available. Please note that the lift dimensions are 75cm wide with a depth of 80cm.

If you have accessibility issues and are due to visit or attend an event at Bourton Hall, we highly recommend that you call us to discuss your specific needs in advance of your visit.

We ask that our couples inform us at their earliest convenience if they have guests attending their event with specific requirements regarding access.

Most definitely as long as the couple say so!

Confetti shots can be taken inside and outside. We can only allow neutral paper confetti to be thrown inside or fresh petals to be thrown outside.

Prior arrangements have to be agreed with the venue or Sales Manager. Pets are not permitted to stay overnight.

Following the Covid 19 Pandemic, and in recognition of the positive impact card-only payments has had on our food & drinks service, we have made the decision to go cashless indefinitely. You will require a card to make payments for any food or drinks at the bar and we accept most credit & debit cards except American Express.

Wi-Fi is best found in the bars and reception rooms downstairs but due to the size of the house, it can be intermittent in other areas including bedrooms, but it is accessible. We ask that you log into our Wi-Fi for access.

A delicious Full English Breakfast, with Continental options will be served in dining room or Italian Room from 8.30am – 9.30am. It is lovely to see your guests the following morning to share memories of your special day.

Check-out is at 10am. We find a lot of guests will check out just before 9am ready for breakfast.

We do not have travel cots to hire but you can bring these with you and they can be put into most of our rooms. Please call the venue to check your room’s compatibility with a travel cot.

We provide bottled water and tea & coffee making facilities for all guests, with irons, ironing boards and hairdryers available upon request. We have The White Company Toiletries in all of the bedrooms for your use.

Wi-Fi is best found in the bars and reception rooms downstairs but due to the size of the house, it can be intermittent in other areas including bedrooms, but it is accessible. We ask that you log into our Wi-Fi for access.

Yes. Although we do not offer room service, you are able to pre-order sandwiches for the rooms if you wish.

Of course! What a lovely way to let the happy couple know you are thinking of them. Why not arrange for a bouquet of flowers to be delivered to their room or we can arrange for some wedding-inspired dipped strawberries and Champagne to be presented to them when they retire to their honeymoon suite?

How many cars does the car park fit?
We have over 100 spaces in the car park.

Do you have electric charging points?
We have 6 Electric Parking points, your guests will need to download an app when they arrive, but they can park and charge whilst staying with us.

Do you allow campervans/motorhomes to stay on site?
Your guests can park to attend the wedding, but they cannot sleep on site, hopefully they will stay in one of our wonderful bedrooms.