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Last update: March 2026

The Hare and Hounds Hotel is a dog friendly wedding venue in Westonbirt, near Tetbury, in Gloucestershire, England. This historic hotel was built in 1854, and it features a magnificent Cotswold stone facade. The building is surrounded by acres of lush gardens and woodland, and it is conveniently situated near the Royal Highgrove Estate and the National Arboretum. The hotel has 42 guest bedrooms, including several dog-friendly rooms. Guest rooms are located in the Main House, the Coach House, and Silkwood Court. The Gamekeepers Cottage is the perfect retreat for Newlyweds, complete with a private garden and a hot tub. You and your guests are invited to enjoy the gentle warmth and quiet charm of this picturesque paradise. Whether you are planning an intimate celebration or a grand occasion, the Hare and Hounds team wants everything to be perfect for your special day.

Facilities and Capacity

The Hare and Hounds Hotel has four areas licensed for civil ceremonies. For weddings, we offer one part of the hotel exclusively, with direct access to a large garden area and decking space, a private indoor bar, and an outside bar that can be available in the summer months.

The Westonbirt Room

The Westonbirt Room is the hotel’s largest event space, located on the ground floor of the building. It seats 120 ceremony guests and up to 150 for an evening reception, with plenty of space for a disco to remember. The Westonbirt Room is decorated with sylvan wallpaper, and the room’s neutral colour scheme compliments a variety of styles, suited to both winter and summer weddings. Just outside of the Westonbirt Room is a private bar, and direct access to a substantial amount of garden and decking spacethat is reserved for weddings.

The Beaufort Restaurant and Lounge

The effortlessly-stylish Beaufort Restaurant, also located on the ground floor, boasts a high-beamed ceiling and large bay windows that look out onto the garden. The restaurant can accommodate up to 120 ceremony guests. The cosy Beaufort Lounge is furnished with comfortable couches, and it is an ideal gathering spot; this area is reserved for your drinks reception, and can be dressed with signage, tea lights and flowers to create a warm and welcoming entrance for your guests.

Breeze House - Garden Ceremonies

The timber-framed Breeze House is perfect for outdoor ceremonies. Located in the beautiful hotel garden, the Breeze House is surrounded by immaculate lawns, winding pathways, and delightful flower beds.

Services Offered

The Hare and Hounds Hotel has everything you need for a wonderful, memorable wedding celebration. The hotel’s friendly and professional team will be on hand to guide and assist you, including Mia, the experienced wedding coordinator. The talented in-house catering team offers a range of delicious reception and breakfast menus that are sure to delight even the most discerning palate. The hotel’s experienced wedding coordinator will also be available to help ensure that everything is ready for your big day, and help to make your dream a reality.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Pub or restaurant
Historic
Large hotel
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
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

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Hare and Hounds Hotel

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Sally Sent on 12/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

28.06.25 - perfect is an understatement

Firstly, a note on the venue....

We first visited the hotel just after getting engaged and from the first visit we knew this was where we wanted to get married. The venue had everything and was in the most gorgeous setting. We initially fell in love with the ceremony room, and that big beautiful bay window. We could immediately picture us standing there saying our "I Do's". The room was perfect as it was and we didn't feel the need to spend a fortune to decorate it.

We then had our reception drinks in the garden as the weather was so nice. This was a perfect Cotswolds setting with lots of garden space for guests to catch up but also seating if needed. Even though we did not have exclusive use of the hotel, the wedding party was tucked away and we didn't even notice any other guests at the hotel which made it feel like we had exclusivity!

The second room that we used for the wedding breakfast was perfect, we had all round tables and it looked so good with the tables set up. This was also the room we used for the DJ and evening party which, with the fairy lights option and mirrors on the wall looked so cool!

As we had guests who were staying from all over the world, it was important that there was space for them to stay. All the hotel rooms are beautifully decorated and well equipped which was a huge bonus for us to be able to offer our guests! Another note on the hotel rooms, both the bridal party and grooms party both stayed the night prior and got ready at the venue. The bridal party was in the Games Keeper which was perfect for the whole group to get ready and the hair and make up had ample room. It made the morning a relaxed and magical experience which started the day just as we had wanted.


A note on the staff...


Both pre wedding and on the day the staff were faultless. Mia, the wedding co ordinator, had been more than what we could have asked for. Picking us up from where her predecessor had left off was such a smooth transition and any worries were put to bed from her first email. No email or question since was left unanswered and she has been so helpful and attentive to our every need. Allowing us to be adaptive and with her flexibility to our quirks, the pork pie cake logistics being one that springs to mind... along with the timings of our speeches which we know wouldn't have been easy. This was all taken in her stride, along with the help from her team, to ensure we had the day we wanted with our own personal touches. If we could do it all over again, we would do it exactly the same.

The whole team on the day, we and all of our guests thought, were unable to be faulted. The level of service was exquisite, and this is something that stuck with us from the day we came for dinner at the hotel over a year ago. The help given to us and all of our suppliers ensured that everything ran smoothly and everyone of our guests, including our suppliers, had an amazing time. The communication between us, suppliers and the team meant everything ran so smoothly and that is down to the amazing team and set up at the venue.

In the evening, we were handed over to the team who again looked after us so well. The bar staff and lady heading the evening meant that every detail continued all the way to breakfast and check out the next morning.


A little note on the food....

A few moths prior, we had a menu tasting. We both love our food so thought this would be an easy part of all the decision making, but we were wrong! We struggled to shortlist the extensive menu options down to just two for our menu tasting, a credit to the kitchen team for creating such beautiful sounding dishes to choose from. When we sat down to decide on our final menu, we still found it a huge challenge to decide between the two, and took comfort from whichever one we chose we knew that it would be something that our guests would love. On the day the food was nothing short of exceptional. So many of our guests have said how they have never had such good food at a wedding!! Trying to impress a whole room of people when only two of them have made the choice of food is a hard task, but one that the team managed with ease. Alongside this, a note on how exquisite the level of service was by the restaurant team. The attention to detail felt like we were sat in a Michelin starred restaurant which blew us and our guests away.

We cant speak highly enough of this venue. The whole weekend was more than we could have asked for which is largely down to the choice we made to get married here.

Thank you to the whole team at the Hare and Hounds, we cannot wait to come back and visit for years to come.
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 11/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Review

We got married at the Hare & Hounds in March 2026, Mia made the whole wedding planning process so easy and enjoyable, she was so professional and kind throughout, nothing was too much trouble.
The team on the day were amazing, they were all so kind and friendly and even thought of all of the little details, such as moving the cards/some cake into our room before the end of the night.
We had so many beautiful comments from guests saying how professional and friendly everyone was, the day ran so smoothly, we couldn’t have ask for anything more.
The food was outstanding!, it was a highlight among our guests, we had so many positive comments 🤩

We really had the most magical day, we couldn’t of ask for anything better, the atmosphere, the staff, the running of the day was all just perfect!! the team really made our day so special, we will never forget it!
Simon
Simon Sent on 09/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding and stunning

The venue is beautiful, with high class accommodation and stunning rooms for the wedding ceremony and wedding breakfast.
The staff are outstanding, from the care and detail that Mia, H&H wedding coordinator, went to. She truly goes above and beyond. Her supervisors and staff were equally as fantastic with many of our guest commenting on how the staff were so relaxed and professional at the same time.
We highly recommend Hare and Hounds Hotel for weddings, the venue and staff enhanced our perfect day
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Emily Sent on 28/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 20.03.26

We couldn’t have chosen a more perfect venue for our wedding. The staff were all attentive and professional, everything exceeded our expectations. The location was perfect & hosted all guests which needed to stay for the weekend. The atmosphere was beautiful and welcoming, creating the perfect backdrop for such a special day. Every detail was handled with care, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy the moment with our guests. We’re so grateful for the unforgettable experience and would highly recommend this venue to anyone planning their big day. Especially thanks to Mia for the planning & help in the build up to the wedding aswell, she was always a great help. We will be visiting again as husband and wife.
S
Sophie Sent on 26/03/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating

The Hare & Hounds - Wedding March 2026

Working with Mia & the team at The Hare & Hounds Hotel for our wedding in March 2026 was a pleasure. They are an amazing team who made our day so special. We stayed the whole weekend with friends and family and they made everyone feel really welcome. Mia is so organised and very quick to respond it made the process of organising a wedding that much easier and stress free. The food was absolutely incredible and all of our guests were very happy and satisified. Portion sizes and quality was amazing. We wanted a local and low key wedding and The Hare & Hounds felt like the perfect space for this. The grounds are beautiful, there is a good amount of parking for guests, its close to Tetbury for a trip and we didn't have to hire the entire venue. Thank you to everyone at The Hare & Hounds for a day we will never forget.
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Jenny Sent on 18/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Jenny & Ben

The Hare and Hounds is just the perfect place to have your wedding. The venue is beautiful, with gorgeous surroundings both indoors and out and the fairy lights, Christmas trees and log fires made the perfect background to our winter wedding. The staff at the Hare and Hounds treat you like friends and nothing is too much trouble for them. We honestly felt like the staff working at our wedding were an extension of the friends & family we had joining us. And of course we have to give a special mention to Mia, our wedding coordinator. She seems to have a little wand and sprinkle magic on everything she does. She makes wedding planning fun, easy & enjoyable and takes any stress away. If you have a request or vision she will make it come to life. She is simply amazing at what she does & gave us the wedding of our dreams. If you are considering your wedding here, do not hesitate. You will be in the safest hands with Mia and The Hare & Hound team.
Laura
Laura Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding October 2025

We are blown away by our autumn wedding at The Hare and Hounds Hotel in Tetbury! We couldn't have asked for the day to go any better and we are incredibly grateful to Mia and all the H&H staff. Nothing was too much to ask and every detail was taken care of so we could just enjoy the day. The venue was stunning, food was delicious and plentiful and the staff were absolutely out of this world! Ourselves plus our guests were so taken care of from start to finish. Having Mia was like having our very own personal wedding coordinator - she listened to all of our ideas and needs and didn't miss one single thing. Her communication throughout was perfect and she is exceptional at her job.
I know we are bias however after attending so many weddings before our own, ours by far went the smoothest and guests didn't have a thing to complain about! It goes to show that you do not need to pay out for a fancy castle or rustic barn to make your day special - the most important is the venue's operation, staff support, food and great vibes!
Thank you Mia, and all the H&H staff!
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Harry Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect wedding

We had the most perfect wedding at The Hare & Hounds Hotel. From start to finish, Mia and the team were fantastic. From initial planning, Mia was really responsive to all our queries and helped with everything along the way.
On the day itself, Mia and the team really blew us away with how they brought everything together. They made our vision come to life. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mr and Mrs Grant 01.11.25

We recently had our wedding at The Hare and Hounds and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The venue itself is stunning and was everything we could have dreamed of for our autumn wedding. Everything ran so smoothly and was so well organised, which allowed us to truly relax and enjoy every moment of the day.
We received so many lovely comments from our guests about how beautiful the food was, especially the canapés and the sirloin of beef, which were both exceptional. The staff were incredible throughout—friendly, attentive, and made sure every detail was just right.
A special thank you to Mia, from a very nervous bride! Nothing was ever too much trouble, even when I asked countless questions. She was calm, professional, so friendly, and always quick to respond. Mia truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and I can’t thank her enough.
The whole day was everything we could have hoped for and more. The atmosphere, the food, the service, and the setting all came together to create the most magical celebration. We’ll cherish the memories forever
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 17/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

12/10/25 LCJP

The Hare and Hound were nothing less than amazing. The team were phenomenal, the venue beautiful and the food was amazing. Our whole day was absolutely perfect and so relaxed and that was all down to the team there. Our day was exactly what we wanted and the moment we arrived on the Saturday we were relaxed and had absolutely nothing to worry about. We cannot recommend the venue higher!!
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Mr Keith Sent on 30/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect

We were recommended the Hare and Hounds by a work colleague who had a fantastic wedding day - and what a recommendation. Mia and all the staff were truly amazing from the initial consultation, to the planning and then the main day itself. Everything was so smooth and organised that stress levels for the wedding party were non existent. All the food was amazing (from Canapes to the wedding breakfast) and the accommodation was superb - especially the Gamekeepers Lodge (honeymoon suite) - WOW !
I can not recommend the venue enough - and that was confirmed by all the guests who also had an amazing time. It was absolutely perfect.


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Mckenzie Sent on 25/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

August 25 wedding - Mckenzie & Jack

We got married at the Hare and Hounds Hotel in August 25 and can simply say it was the best day of our lives. We found the hotel as an option on Hitched and quickly booked to view it as we felt it had a special touch. From the moment we walked through the doors we knew it was our venue. Mia is the wedding coordinator for this venue and is the perfect person to book your wedding with. From start to finish she gave the best guidance and made us feel so at ease with the process of planning a wedding. Her communication throughout was second to none, we never felt our ideas were too crazy or that she couldn’t help turn any of our dreams into reality. She helped to unpack all our wedding pieces the day we arrived and made sure everything was set up perfectly how we wanted. We truly believe our wedding planning experience would have been completely different without the help and support of Mia. In addition to this all other venue staff did everything they could to make our day so personal. It was also a massive bonus that the venue was as lovely and well kept as it was ensuring that every part of our day was so picturesque. Thanks so much to everyone at the H&H team for making our special day the best ever!
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Hollie Sent on 13/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding - 2025

We cannot thank everyone at the Hare & Hounds for making our day as special as you did. Every single person went above and beyond, making our guests feel so welcome and couldn’t do enough for us either. We had numerous compliments both on the day and after, about the venue, food as well as the people.

Mia in particular, thought of everything in planning our wedding, so we didn’t have too. Nothing bun was ever any trouble and made sure to understand what day we wanted to have. It made our whole wedding planning and day so relaxing for us, we cannot thank Mia enough.
Emily
Emily Sent on 11/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

To sum it up in one word...perfect!!

From the time that Mia took over the management of our wedding at The Hare & Hounds, we knew everything would run smoothly. Mia was always very responsive to emails if we had questions and always very reassuring if we had any worries leading up to our big day. We are so grateful to her for everything she did.
Our wedding at the Hare & Hounds was perfect. Our guests commented on how delicious the food was on the day and the staff checked in with us regularly to ensure we were happy with everything. They made us feel so special on our day.
The handover during the day was brilliant, we knew who was managing the event at all times.
Mia, you and the amazing staff at The Hare & Hounds couldn't have been more accommodating, thank you so very much for making our day so very memorable, Tim & Emily Hawkins x x
Kirsty
Kirsty Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kirsty & Stuart

We first went for a viewing of the Hare & Hounds in August last year and were very impressed by how beautiful the venue is and decided to book our wedding for the following June.

We are so pleased that we made this decision. Mia was quick to respond to any queries that we had and was also very helpful in recommending some amazing suppliers, which made things really easy for me to piece together the wedding.

We had the most amazing day, which went just as we had hoped, thanks to Mia and the Team at the H&H. They dealt with some of our last minute requests and were extremely professional on the day. The guests have all said what a lovely wedding it was and that the food was delicious and were impressed by the size of the portions!

Thank you so much, we wish we could do it all again!

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Meet the team

Mia Williams
Mia Williams
Sales and Events Manager

Hi there, thank you for considering the Hare & Hounds as your wedding venue. My name is Mia, and I'm the Sales and Events Manager on-site, including the coordinaton of weddings. I began my journey in weddings and events in 2017 and quickly discovered a passion for creating unforgettable wedding celebrations. I love meeting couples, hearing their stories, and helping bringing their vision to life in a way that feels personal and meaningful.

With a background in hotel management, I bring strong organisation, attention to detail, and a calm, supportive approach to every wedding day - ensuring everything runs seamlessly so you can simply enjoy every moment.

I would love to hear from you and help you begin your dream journey.

Ian King
Ian King
Deputy General Manager

My name is Ian and I am the Deputy General Manager at the Hare & Hounds, bringing over 20 years of international hospitality experience. I have been working in the industry since 2005 and have developed a real passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and ensuring the day-to-day running of the hotel operates smoothly for both guests and the team.

While my role focuses on the overall operation of the hotel and maintaining high standards, I also have a particular passion for weddings and events. I enjoy helping couples and guests bring their occassions to life, and take pride in making sure every detail runs seamlessly.

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