Weddings at Gulliver´s Hall

Introduction

In the presence of up to 100 guests, you might hold a humanist ceremony in the wedding barn, or a blessing in wildflower gardens should the roe deer make room. Alternatively, choose a church ceremony in All Saints Bisley, just minutes from the country house wedding venue, before returning for an atmospheric reception. For weddings with more than 40 guests, a wedding co-ordinator is also included, ensuring the celebrations are entirely bespoke; we can recommend our preferred caterers, who can serve seared scallop canapés and seasonal feasts, or plan to send guests on a scavenger hunt through wildflower meadows and woodland trails.

Inside

Inside the historic wedding barn, stained-glass windows, exposed stone walls and vaulted ceilings with original timber beams create a cathedral-like space. Here, you might feast around banqueting tables festooned with seasonal blooms, and dance late into the night holding signature cocktails. In the main house, discover hidden doorways, antique furniture, a cinema room and an oak tree-turned-table toppling with bottles of vintage Champagne. For overnight guests, there are seven bedrooms, including the principal suite with an Adam and Eve four-poster, and three modern bedrooms in the pool house, sleeping 21 in total.

Outside

Weddings at Gulliver's Hall mean being immersed in acres of woodland, wildflower meadows, grassy banks and verdant pastures. Watch peregrines soar overhead and possibly even an otter make an honoured appearance. Meandering trails, steps leading to secret wild pockets, and an abundance of trees invite guests to explore and videographer’s to work their magic. Picture silent discos in front of Giacometti-style bronze statues, or late-night capricciosas fresh from the pizza oven. An outdoor pool (open from April to October), spa bath, sauna and steam room invite you to unwind and soak it all in after the celebrations.

• CapacityUp to 100 guests (70 in the barn,100 in a marquee)
• Pricing for up to 100 guests
  Alternative group sizes of up to 40 or up to 70 guests are available during selected periods at a reflective rate
• FeaturesOutdoor heated pool (Apr-Oct), spa bath, sauna, steam room, outdoor kitchen (pizza oven, paella burner), games/cinema room, padel court, croquet lawn and gym with yoga space
• PetsTwo well-behaved dogs are welcome on prior request
  Each pet is charged at £60 per week or part thereof
• PracticalitiesThe estate is not licensed; couples can have a humanist ceremony on-site or an off-site church ceremony followed by a celebration at the venue. For weddings over 40 guests, a wedding co-ordinator will be included to ensure the day runs smoothly (available six weeks prior to your wedding day). The Barn at Gulliver´s Hall can accommodate up to 70 guests, with up to 100 guests accommodated in the courtyard from 1 May to 31 October, with tables and chairs provided. It is possible to have a stretch tent above the outer steading and yard behind the wedding barn, which can be privately sourced via our recommended suppliers (a brochure will be sent to you on enquiry). The venue is booked on a dry-hire basis, and includes a well-equipped catering kitchen that´s located in the barn. Tables, chairs, crockery and cutlery are also included within the wedding booking and catering vans are also permitted. Live bands are permitted; music must quieten at 11pm and cease by 11:30pm, with carriages at midnight. The main house and swimming pool facilities must be locked during wedding celebrations and only overnight guests may access them. A three-night minimum stay is required
• Private cateringSeeking a celebratory dinner or fully catered escape? Our recommended caterers will work with you to create personalised menus for your stay
• Eco-friendlyTwo type 2 electric car charging points, water to the house pumped from a spring using hydraulic ram

Bisley

A winding market town in the Cotswolds countryside, Bisley is one of a few under-the-radar settlements that remain in a sea of high society spots. Come here for thatched pubs, aimless strolls, and conversations with the villagers about the good old days.

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Getting there

• On the map The luxury elopement wedding venue is tucked under a hill overlooking Toadsmoor Valley just outside of Bisley in the Cotswolds AONB.
• By car Gulliver's Hall is around fifteen minutes from Stroud, thirty minutes from Cirencester, one hour from Oxford, and two hours from London by car.
• By train Stroud is fifteen minutes away by car, and half-an-hour by public transport and foot. There are regular trains from London Paddington with a journey time of one-and-a-half hours with GWR. Cheltenham Spa and Kemble are both within thirty minutes.
  
• By air Gloucestershire Airport is twenty-five minutes away, Birmingham Airport and Bristol Airport are each around one hour away, and London Heathrow is two hours away by car.