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Last update: February 2026

The Slaughters Country Inn is set in the heart of a chocolate-box Cotswold village in Gloucestershire. The picturesque setting, traditional village charm, outstanding food and service make the Inn the ideal location for your wedding celebrations.

The charming country inn dates back to the 17th Century and retains some of its historic features; the traditional beams, stone mullioned windows and grand fireplaces are combined with modern style.

The venue is surrounded by stunning, luscious lawns and sits proudly upon the banks of the River Eye, providing beautiful backdrops for your important photographs. Slaughters Country Inn is perfect for celebrations all year round, with roaring log fires for the cosy winter months and a gorgeous terrace to soak in the summer sunshine.

From the initial planning stages through to the big day itself, you will enjoy the services of our dedicated and friendly team. They are on hand throughout to ensure that your day runs smoothly and everything is taken care of.

The light and airy restaurant can accommodate up to 100 guests for your ceremony and evening reception. Alternatively, the Windsor Room is perfect for small, more intimate occasions with up to 30 guests.

For your delicious wedding breakfast, our talented Head Chef, Chris Fryer, has created a superb menu. All of the dishes are created using the finest, fresh produce from the local Cotswolds area. To complement your meal perfectly, we have an extensive wine list and a fantastic variety of local ales.

For your overnight guests, the Inn boasts 25 bedrooms and six delightful cottages. Each room is wonderfully designed to capture the unique character of the Inn, featuring the original wooden beams, luxurious beds and roll top baths.

  • Dedicated events team and a selection of fantastic packages
  • The Inn has 25 guest rooms and six cottages.
  • Picturesque setting, surrounded by magnificent lawns
  • Relaxed, rustic bar area
  • Celebrate the beginning of married life in one of the beautiful, secluded cottages.
  • Enjoy the summer sun with chilled champagne on the terrace.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Historic
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
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:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Slaughters Country Inn

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Jane Sent on 09/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
'' The Slaughters Inn provided us with the location for our perfect wedding.

The Windsor room accommodated our 30 guests perfectly. A very personal and intimate occasion made all the more special by the friendly and attentive staff who couldn't do enough for us. The food was delicious and all needs were catered for.

As we were leaving the church it started to rain and they even went to the trouble of meeting us with umbrellas.

The Slaughters Inn will always hold a very special place in our hearts.''

Neil and Jane Henderson
Wedding date 22/04/2016
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Lucy Sent on 09/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
On our first visit to The Slaughters Country Inn we were so impressed that we decided we had to get married here. The setting is extremely beautiful, as is the design of the hotel which complements its surroundings. Throughout the planning of our wedding, Katie the events coordinator was always available to help work things out.
Our wedding day went ahead with minimal stress, due in part to the fantastic staff at the hotel. The hotel manager Steve was on hand at every possible moment, day or night, to ensure it went smoothly. We cannot speak highly enough of Steve and his team.
If we were able to get married again we would come back to The Slaughters Country Inn.
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Mrs Sent on 09/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
From the moment we walked into the Slaughter's Inn we knew this is where we wanted to get married. A beautiful little village in the heart of the Cotswolds and an even more beautiful Inn to rival any stately home. Through the 6 months to our intimate winter wedding we were well looked after by the events team and it was their attention to detail that helped make it such a personalised occasion and special day for us. Everything from the Christmas trees and decorations to the fantastic food, which we were able to pick and provide choice to our guests, were incredible. All of the staff on the day, whether in the bar, the hotel and especially those involved in our wedding were so friendly and supportive - nothing was too much trouble.
We would highly recommend The Slaughter's for a magical intimate winter wedding which will be remembered by you and your guests for many years to come.
Mr and Mrs Moore
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Lucy Sent on 03/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Country Inn was the first venue we looked at when searching for our wedding venue and immediately we both fell in love with the character and setting of the Inn. We also loved the fact that this isn’t a traditional wedding venue, so it didn’t feel like it was just a conveyor belt of weddings coming through the door (and not one of our guests had been to a wedding here before - bonus!)! We had a great experience working with Nicole and the team in the build up to the wedding - everything was very personal, nothing was too much trouble and every time we visited the venue for a meeting or just to catch up on a few bits I felt completely reassured by the team that they knew what we wanted. We had a private food tasting evening which was amazing !!! Having a lot of allergies the team went out of their way to ensure there was enough variety for us to choose from, the chef Lewis joined our food tasting meeting to understand the type of food we wanted - before heading off to the kitchen to rustle it all up - on the day the food was superb and everyone commented on how tasty it was.

Lucy and Dan x
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