Weddings at Anthology Farm

Introduction

At the head of a Cotswolds valley, Anthology Farm is a collection of tenderly modernised 18th century barns designed with intimate celebrations and grand gatherings in mind. Celebrant-led ceremonies for up to 60 guests can be held in the garden or the wedding barn. If you’re planning a church ceremony in a nearby parish, you can return to a peony-adorned marquee on the lawn for up to 100 (from 1 April to 30 September) or 80 evening guests in the barn, with tables and chairs provided. With flexible catering options ranging from elegant formal dining to gourmet food trucks serving the likes of lobster rolls with wild garlic butter, your wedding will feel entirely bespoke.

Inside

Built 300 years ago, Anthology Farm is a trinket of Gloucestershire history. Original gables and arrow slit windows meet Scandi interiors that lend a contemporary nod to farmhouse chic. Consider hiring the residence for a full week so that you can gather with your closest kin and prepare for the big day in your very own private wellness retreat, complete with a heated indoor pool, purpose-built yoga studio and cinema room. Between The Cotswold Barn and The Hay Barn, it can accommodate 18 overnight guests. In the days that follow, gather around the banquet table for languid dinners whipped up by a private chef and sip G&Ts by the fire pit under the stars.

Outside

Anthology Farm is tucked in the ancient rural parish of Whittington on the edge of the Cotswolds. A network of fairy trails, streams and caves makes the surrounding acreage something of an enchanting playground and a wedding photographer’s dream backdrop. Guests can explore hidden corners with a glass of English sparkling wine before taking to the marquee for a dance under twinkling lights. In the days bookending the wedding, you might head to the private tennis court for a couples’ game with your in-laws, or take the first hand-in-hand stroll as a married couple, exploring the network of woodland walks and stopping at local inns for a glass of red and game of cards.

• CapacityUp to 100 guests (60 in the barn,100 in a marquee)
• Pricing for up to 100 guests
  Alternative group sizes of up to 30 or up to 60 guests are available during selected periods at a reflective rate
• FeaturesWedding barn, heated indoor swimming pool, tennis court and electric car charging point
• PetsPets are considered on prior agreement
  Each pet is charged at £60 per week or part thereof
• FamilyChildren and babies are welcome
• PracticalitiesWhilst the house does not hold a licence, there are some beautiful churches in the area. There´s a local church is Saint Bartholomew´s Church, Whittington, or alternatively, couples can have a humanist ceremony onsite in the garden or in the barn. The Barn at Anthology Farm can accommodate up to 60 day guests and a total of 80 evening guests, with up to 100 guests accommodated in a marquee from 1 April to 30 September, with tables and chairs provided. The venue is booked on a dry-hire basis with a full list of recommended suppliers available including details of a wedding planner should you wish to enlist expert assistance for your day. Catering options are flexible; you are welcome to bring in caterers for a formal wedding breakfast or hire food trucks - there is plenty of space for this onsite. Music must be turned down at 11pm and off by 11:30pm. The wedding barn has two WCs and a catering kitchen with separate access. Helicopters are welcome to land on the grounds. There is on-site space for 10 cars, with additional parking on request
• Private cateringSeeking a celebratory dinner or fully catered escape? Our recommended caterers will work with you to create personalised menus for your stay
• Eco-friendlyElectric car charging point, spring-fed filtered water, biomass heating and hot water, solar-supplemented energy

Whittington, near Cheltenham

Whittington sits on the outskirts of the Regency town of Cheltenham, the Cotswolds´ hub of arts and culture, and just two hours from London. Offering a sweeping backdrop of far-reaching valleys and magical woodlands, this is what wedding album dreams are made of.

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Getting there

• On the map This luxury elopement wedding venue is located in Whittington near Cheltenham in the Cotswolds, ideally located for visiting Bibury and Burford.
• By car Anthology Farm is around fifteen minutes from Cheltenham, under one hour from Oxford and Bristol, and two hours from London by car.
• By train Cheltenham Spa is fifteen minutes away by car, or one hour by public transport. There are regular trains from London Paddington with a journey time of two hours with GWR. Kemble, Gloucester, and Moreton in Marsh are all within thirty minutes.
  
• By air Gloucestershire Airport is twenty-five minutes away, while Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, and London Heathrow Airport are each less than one-and-a-half hours away by car. If you wish to arrive by helicopter, please enquire for further details.