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Last update: April 2025
The Barn at Upcote is a charming event destination in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, perfect for hosting wedding celebrations. The site includes several Cotswold barns situated around a courtyard offering an intimate atmosphere for both small and large gatherings. Each barn has been sympathetically restored with attention to detail and thought for the past, with the convenience of all things modern. Though it feels tucked away down its long private drive, the venue is easily located from all major routes.
Facilities and Capacity
Upon your arrival, you will enjoy spectacular views as you enter the property. All the essential spaces you need for your day are located within the courtyard. Many locations around the venue and surrounding farmland offer unforgettable backdrops for your wedding photographs. Host your ceremony and reception in the various barns, each featuring tasteful design elements like exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and ample natural light. Staff at The Barn at Upcote happily allow you to freely decorate the event areas, ensuring that your wedding looks just like you envisioned. Depending on your preferred seating and layout plan, the venue can comfortably accommodate between 100 during the day and 140 in the evening of your nearest and dearest.
Services Offered
You and your guests will have exclusive access to the entire property throughout your rental of The Barn at Upcote. These facilities also include a dance floor, a live band area, or a site for your DJ. The property has ample parking space available and is wheelchair accessible for complete peace of mind. There is no need to rush home after the wedding, as on-site overnight accommodations are available for you and some of your guests.
Midweek Options
Looking for a midweek wedding? We understand that the two biggest elements of your planning are selecting the right venue, and choosing your catering. Our midweek packages combine the two to add simplicity to your planning, and allow you to step into the other elements such as entertainment and decoration!
Please enquire for further information and to take your next steps in designing your wedding!
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Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
In the country
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Woodland and festival
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
Evening entertainment:
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Overnight accommodation:
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator
Venue leisure facilities:
Hairdresser
Other features:
Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for The Barn at Upcote
Vitanee Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Incredible wedding venue!
We couldn’t have asked for a better venue than The Barn at Upcote for our wedding! From the moment we started planning, the team were incredibly helpful and attentive, making sure every detail was taken care of. They truly went above and beyond to ensure our day ran smoothly, and their support was so appreciated. The location is absolutely stunning, with the beautiful countryside providing the perfect backdrop for our special day. All our guests had a wonderful time, and we received so many compliments on the venue. We highly recommend The Barn at Upcote to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue!
Paige Sent on 10/02/2025
3.4 out of 5 rating
Most magical day in a rustic setting
Our wedding day was flawless, thanks to Sophie’s help planning the entire day from every single detail in advance through to running the operation on the day. The most gorgeous Cotswold barn, in an intimate and hidden setting. Perfect for a midsized wedding with close friends and family.
The honeymoon suite was a little lackluster. The toilet was broken upon arrival the day before when we set up and we notified the staff then. However, whilst getting ready with 4 x bridesmaids, MOB and myself with a makeup artist in the suite on the day of the wedding, the staff decided that was the best time to spend 2 hours trying to fix the toilet seat issue. We were unable to use the bathroom during this time and felt an inconvenience when we did try. The room also came with very basic amenities and a cold croissant left out overnight for a morning breakfast. Also, no one came into the room to just spruce it up between us getting ready and retiring for the evening. We feel this would’ve been a fair expectation given the cost of the venue and personalised & quality service we had up until that point.
Overall, it was a magical day and we had an absolute ball which we will cherish forever.
The honeymoon suite was a little lackluster. The toilet was broken upon arrival the day before when we set up and we notified the staff then. However, whilst getting ready with 4 x bridesmaids, MOB and myself with a makeup artist in the suite on the day of the wedding, the staff decided that was the best time to spend 2 hours trying to fix the toilet seat issue. We were unable to use the bathroom during this time and felt an inconvenience when we did try. The room also came with very basic amenities and a cold croissant left out overnight for a morning breakfast. Also, no one came into the room to just spruce it up between us getting ready and retiring for the evening. We feel this would’ve been a fair expectation given the cost of the venue and personalised & quality service we had up until that point.
Overall, it was a magical day and we had an absolute ball which we will cherish forever.
Charlotte Sent on 15/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The Most Perfect Venue + Team
The Barn at Upcote was the first and only venue me and my partner viewed for our wedding and we absolutely hit the jackpot.
The venue is absolutely stunning - intimate, rural + a gorgeous blank canvas that we didn’t need much decor. It rained on my wedding day and even in the rain, the venue just shone!
The team are so friendly, warm and accommodating. Nothing was ever too much trouble and they were absolutely perfect at responding and adjusting to our needs throughout the process.
I want to attend a future wedding at the Barn at Upcote as my guests said it was so great. They have a good list of recommended suppliers too who were all wonderful.
Even though it’s fairly close to Cheltenham, you really feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. I DIYed my wedding but the team reassured me and delivered on the promise that everything would be set up with no hassle.
I couldn’t recommend them more!
The venue is absolutely stunning - intimate, rural + a gorgeous blank canvas that we didn’t need much decor. It rained on my wedding day and even in the rain, the venue just shone!
The team are so friendly, warm and accommodating. Nothing was ever too much trouble and they were absolutely perfect at responding and adjusting to our needs throughout the process.
I want to attend a future wedding at the Barn at Upcote as my guests said it was so great. They have a good list of recommended suppliers too who were all wonderful.
Even though it’s fairly close to Cheltenham, you really feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. I DIYed my wedding but the team reassured me and delivered on the promise that everything would be set up with no hassle.
I couldn’t recommend them more!
Robin Sent on 28/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The Perfect Venue!
We had our wedding here at the start of June and we can happily say it was the best day of our lives. From the moment we turned up to view the venue for the first time, Sophie and the rest of the team were fantastic with us and made the wedding planning process so much less stressful than it otherwise would have been. Their overall communication in the lead-up to the big day was also brilliant. The venue is an amazing place to host a wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our decision to marry at the Barn at Upcote. All our guests came away saying what a great day they had, and we will look back fondly on this day and the build-up to our wedding for the rest of our lives.
Thanks so much to everyone at the Barn for giving us a truly unforgettable day!
Thanks so much to everyone at the Barn for giving us a truly unforgettable day!
Hollie Sent on 08/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Dream come true
Amazing planning, with multiple in person meetings - definitely helped ease nerves. The day/night went so smoothly. Everyone is so lovely. Such beautiful venue.
Becky Sent on 02/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
The perfect venue
We had the most perfect day here and wish we could do it all over again! The venue is beautiful and the staff are amazing, so professional and couldn’t do enough for us.
Lovely addition of a bridal suite, meaning you can stay on site the night of your wedding.
Really responsive to messages leading up to the day which meant my wedding anxiety was kept at bay!
Book Upcote, you won’t regret it 🥰
Lovely addition of a bridal suite, meaning you can stay on site the night of your wedding.
Really responsive to messages leading up to the day which meant my wedding anxiety was kept at bay!
Book Upcote, you won’t regret it 🥰
Julia Sent on 14/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating
A perfect day and venue!
We had the most incredible experience from start to end with the Barn at Upcote! We looked at a variety of venues in the area for an outdoor ceremony, and as soon as we saw photos of this idyllic location we knew it was the place for us. As well as the incredible setting, what really sold us was the exceptional staff - from when we first got in touch they were amazingly kind and friendly, and made it clear that they'd be happy to shape the day into whatever we wanted it to be. Both the attitude of the staff and the layout of the venue allowed us to plan a really fun and unique wedding with lots of different areas for different activities. We have never been so happy as when we showed up at our wedding and it had been transformed into exactly what we'd pictured, and then to see our guests start enjoying themselves there.
We had planned out quite a particular day, but on the day we did not have to lift a finger! The venue staff absolutely understood everything that we wanted, and executed it perfectly, from how everything looked to the timings for everything. It was incredible to be able to communicate what we wanted and then not have to worry at all about it getting done because of the exceptionally kind and competent staff. All we can say now is thank you so much to this venue for giving us the best day of our lives. And they even managed to swing us perfect weather, too! Please do choose this venue for your special day, you will be so happy you did.
We had planned out quite a particular day, but on the day we did not have to lift a finger! The venue staff absolutely understood everything that we wanted, and executed it perfectly, from how everything looked to the timings for everything. It was incredible to be able to communicate what we wanted and then not have to worry at all about it getting done because of the exceptionally kind and competent staff. All we can say now is thank you so much to this venue for giving us the best day of our lives. And they even managed to swing us perfect weather, too! Please do choose this venue for your special day, you will be so happy you did.
Aimee Sent on 26/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely Amazing!
We cannot possible recommend The Barn at Upcote any more if we tried!
From the first meeting they were amazing. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, but the team are what truly makes it. They are just wonderful, so professional but lovely, friendly and informative and always on hand to support with ideas and recommendations. I must have asked 100 questions in the build up, and was met every time with a quick response!
They go above and beyond in every possible way to make the day run smoothly, they acted as a real backbone to me and my husband both in the build up and on the day, and as a result, the day went perfectly. Even when things that happened (out of their control) like insane rainfall- they acted fast and smart. Between themselves and the caterers, they saw every single guest out of the ceremony in twos under umbrellas!
Nothing was too big of an ask or a trouble, and they did everything they could to make the day amazing. They have got both the set up and close down operation down to a tee, so everything runs smoothly. They are true professionals and you are in good hands.
We had a biggish wedding party, 106 day guests and it felt so lovely and intimate but not crowded in the barn. And everything is right where you need it, so it never feels like everyone is too spread out!
The surroundings are breath taking too, never mind the secret garden!
If you make the decision to book the Barn - you won't regret it.
Thank you!!
Mr & Mrs Beesley xx
From the first meeting they were amazing. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, but the team are what truly makes it. They are just wonderful, so professional but lovely, friendly and informative and always on hand to support with ideas and recommendations. I must have asked 100 questions in the build up, and was met every time with a quick response!
They go above and beyond in every possible way to make the day run smoothly, they acted as a real backbone to me and my husband both in the build up and on the day, and as a result, the day went perfectly. Even when things that happened (out of their control) like insane rainfall- they acted fast and smart. Between themselves and the caterers, they saw every single guest out of the ceremony in twos under umbrellas!
Nothing was too big of an ask or a trouble, and they did everything they could to make the day amazing. They have got both the set up and close down operation down to a tee, so everything runs smoothly. They are true professionals and you are in good hands.
We had a biggish wedding party, 106 day guests and it felt so lovely and intimate but not crowded in the barn. And everything is right where you need it, so it never feels like everyone is too spread out!
The surroundings are breath taking too, never mind the secret garden!
If you make the decision to book the Barn - you won't regret it.
Thank you!!
Mr & Mrs Beesley xx
Suzannah Sent on 18/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating
10's across the board!
Words can not describe how perfect this venue is. We first viewed the barn back in November 2019 and fell in love with it the moment we saw it even in the pouring rain.
We had our big day a few weeks back and I could not picture getting married anywhere else.
The staff are so welcoming and made us feel at ease every step of the way! (even when my husband's suit split they were on hand with a sewing kit for us)
If you are looking for an intimate venue with amazing staff and stunning views then look no further than The Barn at Upcote.
We had our big day a few weeks back and I could not picture getting married anywhere else.
The staff are so welcoming and made us feel at ease every step of the way! (even when my husband's suit split they were on hand with a sewing kit for us)
If you are looking for an intimate venue with amazing staff and stunning views then look no further than The Barn at Upcote.
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The Barn, Upcote Farm, Cheltenham GL54 4BL Cheltenham (Gloucestershire)
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