Matara

"I can't think of anywhere more beautiful, magical and uplifting" The Matara Centre is an uplifting oasis of beauty and calm in the unspoiled Cotswold countryside that will capture your heart in an instant. Set in 28 acres of outstanding natural beauty, it is a place dedicated to the full expression of the human spirit. When holding your wedding or special celebration at Matara, you will be given exclusive use of the centre and the gardens on the day, without intrusion or restriction. We are licensed for civil marriages and commitment ceremonies. And after the legal formalities are over, you are free to express yourselves with a ceremony of your own design. Matara's beautiful glass-domed banquet room can seat up to 150 guests. Several interconnected smaller rooms, each uniquely different, may also be used to create the ideal setting for your celebration. And our cloistered courtyard and parkland offers endless backdrops for beautiful wedding photography. Our food is lovingly prepared using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients - organic wherever possible. And we cater for many vegetarians, vegans and other diets. We invite you to visit the Matara Centre and experience the beauty of it for yourself

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Address:  Matara
Kingscote Park, Kingscote, Nr Tetbury
Gloucestershire, GL8 8YA
Contact:  01453 861050
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Summary information

We have accomodation availiable for up to 24 close friends and family. Our Registrars are happy to discuss renewal of vows and naming ceremonies. We support cultural diversity in which any couple may express their own feelings of love and marriage. If you would like a Master of Ceremonies or Marriage Celebrant, these additional options are available. We are pleased to offer in house catering. To request a brochure please contact us on 01453 861050.

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Reviews for Matara

    • 20 Dec 2011, Paul & Lisa rated Matara  

      Paul & Lisa - 22 Oct 2011
      We just wanted to thank you all for your efforts before and during our wedding weekend - we had an amazing 3 days and the venue (and people behind the venue!) played a key part. We've received countless compliments on Matara - your lovely venue created some unforgettable memories for us as well as our guests.

    • 02 Nov 2011, Sandra & Paul rated Matara  

      Thank you for making our wedding dreams come true
      We want to say a very big thank you for making our wedding dreams come true. It was a truly amazing and most memorable day and it wouldn't have happened without all the help from both of you and Rebecca and all the staff at Matara. Matara ran everything so efficiently and nothing was a problem to deal with - thank you! All the guests absolutely loved the venue and enjoyed every part of the wedding day. We will send you some photos soon so that you may choose to add to your website or photo albums. Both families loved Kingscote Park house - an amazing house indeed.

    • 11 Oct 2011, Louisa & Ross rated Matara  

      15 Sep 2011 - Louisa & Ross
      Thank you so much for being the most amazing wedding venue we could ever have wished for! To everyone that is a part of Matara, thank you, as what you make is something magical, and Geoffrey - what an inspirational and gifted man to create and share such a space, thank you! Our wedding truly was the best time of our lives and we know fullheartedly that a huge part of that was Matara. Its energy just held our celebration so perfectly and the whole three days were simply just so happy! Ourselves and our guests couldn't stop commenting on how beautiful it was to be there and we are still pinching ourselves at how lucky we are to have had those days as our celebration of love and to hold as our memories through our life.

    • 07 Sep 2011, Eunice & Hans - 13.8.2011 rated Matara  

      Thank you, thank you, thank you!
      What an amazing day for us! Thank you for all your hard work, professionalism and support. Everyone had a fantastic time and commented on the beautiful location and helpful service of the staff. Thank you!

    • 06 Sep 2011, Mr & Mrs W rated Matara  

      Gemma & James - 23rd July 2011
      Thank you and your staff for making Gemma and James's wedding day on 23rd July a day of perfection. As her parents, we think Gemma had all she could wish for.

    • 08 Aug 2011, Melanie & Wayne rated Matara  

      Melanie & Wayne - 29th May 2011
      To all the staff: We would just like to say "thank you" to you all for organising our wedding day perfectly. Everyone said how wonderful Matara was - it was certainly very special for us. Best wishes, Melanie & Wayne

    • 08 Aug 2011, Trish & Ryan rated Matara  

      Trish & Ryan - 8th April 2011
      Geoffrey, Rebecca, Holly, Rene and all the team: We had an amazing wedding day; we were blessed with incredible weather, and the Matara Centre was fabulous. Thank you all for helping to make our day so special. With love and thanks, Trish & Ryan

    • 08 Aug 2011, Sheila & Stan rated Matara  

      Elizabeth and Ross - 16.7.2011
      Dear Matara, I would like to thank everyone at Matara for making my son Ross and future wife Elizabeth's wedding day so fantastic for them and us. Everyone was great and very friendly, lovely waitresses and bar people. The venue was beautiful and the flowers by Abbie were amazing. All the guests remarked what a lovely wedding day/evening it was, and how much they enjoyed themselves. The BBQ on the Sunday was also great; the waiting staff so friendly. Thank you for giving us some wonderful memories of a marvellous weekend.

    • 08 Aug 2011, Mr & Mrs Manning rated Matara  

      A big, big thank you ...
      Hi Holly & Rebecca, We just wanted to say a big, big thank you to everyone there at Matara for making our day run so smoothly. We really couldn't have asked for a better service from you guys on the actual day and the run up to it. You really do have a special venue there and you were all so efficient and calm at a time when we needed it the most. All our guests were very impressed with the place & food & they all had a great time and headaches the next day...which must mean it was good :). So thanks again from us both and maybe we will drop by at some point in the future to say hi. All the best, Mr & Mrs Manning :) x

    • 27 May 2011, Jay and Samantha 26.3.2011 rated Matara  

      We definitely chose the right venue ...
      Thank you all so much for making our wedding the wedding of our dreams! It was the most magical day and the thought and effort that went into it by all of you was amazing. We definitely chose the right venue and all of our guests haven't stopped talking about the venue and how great the staff were. Thanks again.

    • 10 May 2011, Alice Cooper rated Matara  

      The best wedding breakfast!
      "We would like to thank you all so much for making our wedding day absolutely perfect. The day ran so smoothly, we didn't have to worry about a thing. The food was gorgeous, everybody loved it and most said it was the best wedding breakfast they had ever had. The service was flawless; we barely knew they were there." Steven & Gemma - married 13.11.2010.

    • 09 May 2011, Alice Cooper rated Matara  

      Flowers at Matara by Sally Gill
      After travelling to some rather lovely spiritual places myself such as Thailand, Maui in Hawaii and the mountains of Chile’s Elqui valley region, I find Matara a very special place to design flowers for, which I enjoy doing very much. With its enchanting spiritual gardens and wonderful courtyards and reception areas decorated beautifully, you will feel that you have been transported to many beautiful parts of the globe. All of this, mixed with the beautifully decorated Cotswold charm of the house and gardens makes Matara the perfect place to get married. A very relaxing and uplifting ambience will ensure you have a very special day to remember. http://www.sallygillflowers.co.uk/

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Facilities for Matara

Venue Type :
Civil Ceremony License
Exclusive Use
In the Country
Outdoor
Evening Entertainment :
Evening Reception Facilities
Marquee Available
Dance Floor
Entertainment License
Live Band Facilities
DJ Facilities
Outdoor Fireworks Permitted
Overnight Accommodation :
Overnight Accommodation for Wedding Couple
Overnight Accommodation for Guests
Other Features :
Confetti Permitted
Disabled Facilities
Car Parking
Dining Options :
Seated Meal Facilities
Buffet Meal Facilities
In House Catering
Alcohol License
Corkage Option
Capacity :
Less than 30 guests
30 to 50 guests
50 to 75 guests
75 to 100 guests
100 to 150 guests
Venue Staff Assistance :
Wedding Coordinator

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