Cogges is a beautiful wedding venue with over 1000 years of history. With our impressive Manor House and extensive grounds, including a walled garden, there are countless backdrops for wonderful photos. A filming location for Downton Abbey, Arthur & George, and Colette among others, click on our website link for a virtual tour for a taste of what you and guests can enjoy. Our two stunning 18th century Cotswold stone barns provide a wonderful setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions, and being a dry-hire venue, the perfect blank canvas on which to create your own unique and special day. There's a lovely relaxed, friendly atmosphere at Cogges and you'll feel like you're stepping into history, whilst making lovely new memories of your own. Just 90 minutes from London, and in easy reach of Oxford, Cogges is located in the beautiful market town of Witney, on the edge of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. There is plenty of accommodation in the town and surrounding villages, including hotels in walking distance, boutique pub rooms, AirBnB options and budget hotels within a short taxi ride. Witney is the largest of the West Oxfordshire market towns, in easy reach of Chipping Norton, Woodstock, and Burford, with Estelle Manor just down the road, and Soho Farmhouse and Daylesford Organics great options if you're staying in the area for a few days.

Facilities and Capacity

Cogges Manor Farm features two 18th-century barns on the grounds, along with a Manor House, walled garden, orchard, and a river walk. Chickens and ducks roam the farmyard, and you'll see goats, sheep, Oxford Sandy & Black pigs and Shetland ponies, with small animals too. All this provides for beautiful back-drops for your photographs.

Both of the barns are licensed for civil ceremonies. The gorgeous and spacious Wheat Barn can accommodate up to 180 guests for a seated reception, up to 240 for a buffet, and in lovely weather, there's space outdoors too. The Barley Barn can seat up to 140 guests for a ceremony; a ceremony in the Wheat Barn is also possible - the choice is entirely yours. With the agreement of the Registrars (or your own celebrant), an outdoor ceremony is also an option.

Pricing

The barns and their courtyard frontage are provided on a dry-hire basis, for your sole use - the hire fees are stated on our website. We have a list of tried and tested suppliers we can recommend, for everything from catering and bar, furniture, lighting, music and more. A member of the Cogges team is happy to advise too!

Couples have access the day before between 9.30am and 5pm to dress tables and add personal touches such as props and a table plan. The day after is also included to tidy away. Couples love to get their families and friends involved, and make more memories of helping them with their special day at Cogges.

Cogges is a heritage visitor attraction, so has visitors on site between 9.30am and 5pm; however, it's a peaceful place and this never interferes with a wedding. Indeed, our visitors love to see a happy couple, and are very respectful.

Sole use of the entire site is possible with enough notice, and we can quote for this on request.

Please contact us to arrange a viewing.