Picture a magnificent country house in the Cotswold countryside and you will see The Hare and Hounds Hotel located in the enviable location in Westonbirt, near Tetbury. Built in honey-coloured Cotswold stone, the Hare and Hounds Hotel boasts a beautiful garden setting, which creates the perfect backdrop to your big day. Whether you're planning a traditional big white wedding, an intimate occasion or even something a little different, we can accommodate your needs, with four areas of the hotel licensed for civil ceremonies and 42 stylish bedrooms available at a discounted rate for your wedding guests to stay over, and no need for carriages at midnight! With four stylish rooms and acres of gardens, our dedicated wedding coordinator will be delighted in working with you to plan your perfect wedding day, from the ceremony to the evening reception and guest accommodation. If you would like to arrange a tour of The Hare and Hounds Hotel, request a wedding brochure or discuss your big day with our wedding coordinator, please don't hesitate to contact Eliza on 01666 881000.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2008

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Hare & Hounds Hotel

Wedding Venue Type

Hotel

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

120

Reception Capacity

150

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Grade I/II Listed Building

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Bridal Changing Facilities

Pet Friendly

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Pricing for The Hare & Hounds Hotel

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£4,000

Maximum Price

£5,500

This is for exclusive use hire, the lower cost for exclusive use of the hotel without Jack Hare's Bar

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

External caterers not permitted

Furniture included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Multiple course wedding breakfast

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£95

Maximum Price

£105

2 Reception drinks per person served with vegetable crisps, popcorn and olives Three Course wedding breakfast Half a bottle of wine per person served during the meal Glass of sparkling wine for the speeches Bacon baps, fish and chips in cones or sausage baps for the evening food

What is included in this pricing:

Menu tasting included

Wine allowance per guest

Corkage charge applicable

Minimum numbers apply

Set menu options only

Cutlery included

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Table linen included

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£95

Maximum Price

£105

Minimum Number of Guests

What is included in this pricing:

Furniture included

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At

£4,300

Maximum Price

£6,348

Number of Guests Included

The Summer package includes: • 2 Reception drinks per person served with vegetable crisps, popcorn and olives • Three Course wedding breakfast • Half a bottle of wine per person served during the meal • Glass of sparkling wine for the speeches • Westonbirt Room hire • Your own private bar until midnight • The red carpet for the aisle during ceremony • Bacon baps, fish and chips in cones or sausage baps for the evening food • Use of the easel • Personalised Menus for each table • Use of the cake stand and knife • Dancefloor in the evening • Table name holders • Complimentary Menu Tasting for two people

What is included in this pricing:

Furniture included

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Couple accommodation included

Reviews for The Hare & Hounds Hotel
(34)

Jess and Russ

Happy couple married in April

July 2024

Fantastic service and an elegant day

We had such a wonderful wedding in April at the Hare and Hounds Hotel in Gloucestershire. The staff were fantastic - so professional, polite and accommodating; everyone said how impressed they were with them. The food and wine was brilliant, as was the service. The team went above and beyond for us, putting lots of thought into small details. We used the library for photographs as it rained all day, which created a great backdrop to our photos with the leather chairs, Victorian windows and book-lined walls. A lot of guests stayed at the hotel overnight and all commented on how lovely their rooms were. It was great to have breakfast altogether with our guests the next day before leaving. We would definitely recommend this as a venue for future events.

A true love story.... After 43 years together my mother and her partner finally tied the knot. Eliza was professional and attentive. Eliza was so kind and was just brilliant. Thanks to the the lovely bar staff and not forgetting the waiting staff, who seamlessly waited on us. They really did do a great job and a top silver service from them. You all went above and beyond. The food was excellent and the drinks flowed. Thank you for making the dining room, look so elegant and adding the extra touches of the flowers on the dining table. Thank you once again for all your hard work in making Patricia & Colin's day so special and a very memorable day which we will all hold in our hearts.

Kathryn & Sam Treasure-Jones

Happy couple married in March

April 2024

The most amazing day

The Hare & Hounds was the perfect venue for our wedding. We couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate our special day! From the very beginning, everyone was so attentive and helpful. The day was faultless. So many of our guests commented on the high quality of food and service. We felt extremely well looked after from start to finish and can't thank the staff enough for everything they did. The Hare & Hounds will always hold a special place in our hearts. X

Jo and Simon

Happy couple married in December

January 2024

Most amazing day from start to finish

We couldn’t praise the team at Hare and hounds enough ! They were simply wonderful from planning wedding to the end of our wonderful stay . They were excited for us and made us feel like we were the only people to ever to have got married ! We had a themed Peaky blinder style wedding and we were able to dress the rooms accordingly . Hare and hounds will always be a special place for us . Eliza was magnificent with her planning and at no point did I feel stressed or anxious about anything, she guided us through every step in 5 months ! Who says weddings are stressful ! I enjoyed every minute of the planning and build up . Thanks again to a star team !

Whttingham & Parry

Happy couple married in July

November 2023

No Matter what, We Can Make It HAppen

We wanted to write to thank you all so much for everything you did to make our wedding on the 1st June so special and perfect. We had the most wonderful day and we really appreciate all your hard work to help this happen. Every Member of staff we met during our stay was so attentive and kind and did everything they could to make sure the day was perfect for us and our guests. So many of our guests have commented on the amazing venue and staff. Thank you all!

Debbie & Richard

Happy couple married in November

November 2023

To Be A Witness

Thank you for everything you did to make our wedding day so special and just the way we wanted it. Thanks for being our witnesses too. We really appreciated all the thoughtful touches!

Gunn & Mould

Happy couple married in July

November 2023

A Big Thank You

Dear Hare and Hounds, Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to you all for making our day so special! Everything went really smoothly and the food was delicious, we think everyone had a great time. Special shout out to Marcus and Eliza for Coordinating everything and making us feel at ease. You did a fantastic Job!

Clare & Ieuan

Happy couple married in August

September 2023

A perfect wedding venue!

We got married at The Bay Tree Hotel in August and had the best wedding day - Laura and the team were so attentive, friendly, helpful and organised, and really went above and beyond in every respect. Our guests all commented on the lovely, relaxed venue, the delicious food and the wonderful location in beautiful Burford. It was also really special that so many of our guests could stay overnight at the venue, and the hotel itself is a really lovely place to stay. We felt very well looked after and absolutely loved our time there.

Jemima & David

Happy couple married in June

August 2023

Best day. Best venue

We chose the Bay Tree after looking in the Cotswolds for a while. The venue was perfect - relaxed, beautiful, numerous rooms and space to allow for an amazing wedding regardless of the weather. We were lucky enough that we had amazing weather (hot with just 20 minutes of rain). The ceremony took place in the summer house and was just so beautiful with the help of the florist to make it even more perfect. We have had so many compliments on the venue / food / rooms for those that stayed. I would happily choose the get married all over again at the Bay Tree. We could not put into words how much we’d recommend the venue. Abby and her team were fantastic, so professional and knowledgeable as we didn’t have a clue about half of the details that were required. On the day they set up the venue quickly and told us to relax making us feel like spare parts (stress free and happy spare parts). From starting the process to being married it was just perfect and we couldn’t thank them enough

Nick and Hannah

Happy couple married in April

April 2023

An incredible wedding day

We can’t thank the staff at the Hare and Hounds enough for everything they did for our wedding day. From the moment we made contact they were bending over backwards to accommodate our every wish. Nothing was too much trouble and they went the extra mile, often thinking of things that we hadn’t considered. Most of our guests commented on how amazing the food was and how brilliant the staff were on the day. We were all made to feel very at home which gave the wedding a very personal feel. The staff made the day stress-free for us so we were able to really enjoy the day with our friends and family. Would highly recommend this beautiful venue for anyone considering getting married.

Location & Contact Details for The Hare & Hounds Hotel

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QL, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Please contact Reception if you would like any more information on getting to the hotel

Nearest Town

Tetbury

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M4 Junction 7

Nearest Train Station

Kemble

Nearest Airport

Bristol

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Hare & Hounds Hotel?

We had a fabulous wedding at the hotel where the sun just seemed to shine all day. They managed to get married in the gardens and had an acoustic guitarist who played in the gardens, they finished the evening with fireworks.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Get as much organised once you have the church/registrars and venue booked. You can sit back and relax until much nearer the time.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A surprise speech which was skyped to the hotel from a relative who lived in Australia.

Describe The Hare & Hounds Hotel in 5 adjectives

Friendly, relaxed, tranquil, stylish and adaptable.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Hare & Hounds Hotel?

Under the arbour when the roses are all out.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Hare & Hounds Hotel?

Jilly Cooper has attended a wedding at The Hare and Hounds Hotel.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Miniature Yorkshire Pudding with Roast Beef and Horseradish

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Mini Fish and Chips in cones

What is The Hare & Hounds Hotel most unique feature?

The Breeze House for outside ceremonies

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Overview of The Hare & Hounds Hotel

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Venue Details

Wedding Catering

Pricing for The Hare & Hounds Hotel

Venue Hire Only

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Nearest Motorway & Junction

Nearest Train Station

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The Hare & Hounds Hotel

Description

Experience

Overview of The Hare & Hounds Hotel

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Venue Details

Wedding Catering

Pricing for The Hare & Hounds Hotel

Venue Hire Only

In-house Catering(price per head)

Packages(price per head)

Packages(total price)

Reviews for The Hare & Hounds Hotel(34)

Location & Contact Details for The Hare & Hounds Hotel

Wedding Venue Address

Travel Notes

Nearest Town

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Nearest Train Station

Nearest Airport

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Hare & Hounds Hotel?

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Describe The Hare & Hounds Hotel in 5 adjectives

Where’s the best photo spot at The Hare & Hounds Hotel?

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Hare & Hounds Hotel?

What’s your favourite canapé?

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

What is The Hare & Hounds Hotel most unique feature?

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Packages
(price per head)

Packages
(total price)

Reviews for The Hare & Hounds Hotel
(34)