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Last update: April 2025

Your Perfect Cotswold Wedding

Welcome to The Old Bell Hotel, our Grade I listed hotel with 34 rooms, rumoured to be England’s oldest hotel. Our hotel has been looking after travellers since 1220 and today benefits from stunning, high-design interior spaces and a wonderful warm ambience with antiques and quirky treasures collected from our owner's travels around the globe.

The perfect place for you to enjoy your special day, whether it is a small intimate wedding or a bigger celebration with all your family and friends.

Bespoke Wedding Spaces

Discover our exquisite event spaces designed to make your wedding truly memorable. Enjoy the intimate charm of our warm and cozy library setting or opt for the bright and airy Cotswold stone garden room for larger celebrations. Our beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces provide the perfect backdrop for canapés and drinks, while the Belvedere offers a secluded retreat for the bride and groom. Your special day deserves the perfect venue, and we have created a diverse range of spaces to cater to every aspect of your celebration.

Flavours you will love...

Celebrate your unique love story with a curated selection of delectable delights on your special day. Indulge in a delightful array of flavour-packed canapés, savour our exquisite wedding breakfast menu which showcases classic dishes crafted with the finest fresh and seasonal ingredients. As the day turns into night, treat your guests to an array of evening food options, featuring favourites like gourmet burgers and wood-fired pizzas. Elevate your wedding experience with our exceptional culinary offerings tailored to make your celebration truly unforgettable.

Exclusively Yours!

Plan your dream wedding experience at our Grade I listed hotel, by opting for exclusive use of our charming Cotswolds based 34-room Hotel and bespoke wedding spaces! Enjoy a uniquely tailored celebration with complete privacy, all orchestrated by our attentive and dedicated wedding executives. Our wedding team will manage every detail of your special occasion ensuring your wedding flows seamlessly, allowing you to focus on enjoying your dream day. From personalised touches to extended celebrations, our exclusive-use approach guarantees a wedding day that reflects your style, embraces your vision, and offers a perfect blend of fun and Cotswolds sophistication.

  • Private use of our Hotel, including all 34 individually designed bedrooms, dining areas,
    cosy lounges, two bars - 1220 & Tyger Bar, terraces, outdoor areas and our belvedere
  • 3 Licensed spaces to choose from; The Garden Room, Library or our outside space including our Belvedere
  • Our Beautiful Abbey House gardens and grounds for your wedding photography.

Garden Room Weddings

Host your dream wedding at our Cotswolds-based historic hotel, where the enchanting Garden Room awaits you. Adorned with Cotswold stone and bathed in natural light, this newly purpose-built space provides an exquisite setting for your celebration. Our Garden Room seamlessly weaves the hotel's rich historical heritage with contemporary elegance, serving as an impeccable backdrop for your transition from stylish wedding to a joyous post-ceremony celebration. Whether your vision leans towards an elegant, formal ceremony or a lively gathering, the Garden Room stands as a versatile canvas, ready to be tailored to your wedding goals.

  • Up to 100 day guests
  • Handcrafted menu
  • Picturesuqe Cotwsolds setting
  • 3 Licensed spaces to choose from; The Garden Room, Library or our outside space including our Belvedere

Intimate Weddings

Experience our intimate wedding packages, where up to sixteen special guests are invited to share in the magic of your perfect day. Enjoy unforgettable moments with your closest friends and family in our beautiful and cosy event spaces, where the spotlight is exclusively on you and your loved ones. Your celebration with us is more than just an occasion; it is a meticulously tailored experience, designed to be a timeless chapter in your love story.

  • Up to 16 guests
  • Choice menu
  • Cosy and historic setting
  • Henry Hanks Parlour lounge or private front terrace for drinks reception and canapes

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Historic
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

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

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:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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18 May
Open Door

Step into the timeless charm of England’s oldest hotel and begin envisioning your perfect wedding day at The Old Bell Hotel’s Wedding Open Day. Whether you’re newly engaged or finalising...

Date: From 18/05/2025 to 18/05/2025 Schedule 12:00 - 16:00
Place: The Old Bell Hotel, Abbey Row, Malmesbury, Wiltshire

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Abbey Row SN16 0BW Malmesbury (Wiltshire)
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