Country House Weddings

Country House Weddings offers six hand-picked wedding venues, chosen for their picturesque settings and opulent interiors, and designed solely with weddings in mind. From castles to country estates, a wedding-day dream can be created for all.

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Why Choose A CHW Venue?

  • Our company, its stunning venues & teams are exclusively dedicated to weddings – it's all we do.
  • Outstanding food and drink delivered by a dedicated in-house catering & events team.
  • With 6 venues & over 30 years experience holding weddings, you can entrust us with your special day.
  • We offer exclusive use of house & grounds – it’s your very own country house for the day.
  • Exceptional award winning customer service including your very own Personal Wedding Manager.
  • There is ample on-site accommodation exclusively for you and your guests.
Wedding venue at a glance
Gloucestershire

Clearwell Castle

Day capacity: 150
Evening capacity: 250
Accommodation capacity: 79
Night before capacity: 50
Packages from: £7,995
  • Exclusive use
  • Dedicated wedding manager
  • In-house catering team

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A Hidden Gem in The Stunning Forest of Dean

Complete with grand reception rooms, a 75-foot-long aisle and accommodation aplenty, the multi-award-winning Clearwell Castle offers a magnificent backdrop for your fairy-tale castle wedding with all the comforts of a traditional country manor.

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A Fairy-tale Castle Wedding Venue in the Heart of Gloucestershire

Set in 20 acres of grounds, complete with a cocktail terrace and croquet lawn, Clearwell Castle boasts a dreamy castle exterior paired with charming decor, plush furnishings, and comfort around every corner. Our beautiful manor house & grounds are nestled within the romantic Forest of Dean and offers an enchanting venue for your wedding day.

Make your way through the forest and notice the magnificent facade, which affords picture-perfect photo opportunities. Despite its elegance and grandeur, this Gloucestershire venue is warm and ready to welcome you.

The church-like Ballroom boasts a 75-foot-long aisle, raised dais and leaded windows. Alternatively, couples can opt for an al-fresco affair on the bandstand within our manicured gardens with their very own Castle backdrop. Fine dining follows, with our team of in-house chefs able to create menus to suit any taste, with hand-picked house wines available to complement the exquisite wedding breakfast.

The modern Cellar Bar has been designed with your evening reception in mind and offers a contemporary setting to end your night in further celebration with a spacious dancefloor and disco lighting. The addition of The Wyndham just a short stroll away means there are now an additional twenty-four bedrooms (and bar facilities) on top of the fifteen Castle bedrooms for your wedding night. If one night is not enough, you can upgrade and stay for two!

Wedding Packages

Classical Package

Discover more about our classical all-inclusive wedding package here.

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Intimate Package

Discover more about our intimate packages here.

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Twilight Package

Find out how you can have a sunset wedding with our twilight package.

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Winter Offers

Make your wedding a Christmassy affair filled with festive extras!

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Real weddings at Clearwell Castle

Pete & Chris
From the moment we booked, the team have been fabulous! We could not have wished for a more picturesque venue with such catering staff. Any requests we had were sorted and we knew that someone was always a phone call or email away. We were supported throughout the experience which made it more effortless for us as a couple planning the biggest day of our lives. We were made to feel that no question was a stupid question even if we thought it might be. The night before our big day, we were able to access our accommodation easily and Anne welcomed us going over any last-minute notes for the next day. On the day of our wedding, a breakfast hamper was delivered to both …
31st July 2022
Pete & Chris
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Our wedding by far exceeded our expectations it was perfect in every way THANK YOU!!!
We can’t thank you all enough. Michelle was exceptional throughout, from our pre wedding visit on the 6th March 2019 to our special day, nothing was ever too much trouble for her and kept in contact with me with the lead up to our wedding, regarding any query that I may have had and ensured that everything went smoothly, which it did. From our first initial visit in January 2018 when we booked our wedding, Barry and I just knew that this was the right venue for our wedding, it gave us goose bumps and made us feel very emotional. Our wedding by far exceeded our expectations it was perfect in every way THANK YOU !!! We hope to return at some time to your …
21st July 2019
Barry & Leigh
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The venue is amazing, the rooms were perfect!
We had our big day at Clearwell Castle on the 12th May.  What can we say! Absolutely incredible! The venue is amazing, the rooms were perfect! The staff, both front and back of house, work so hard to make your day perfect. The food is incredible! If you are looking to book Clearwell Castle for your wedding then we recommend it 100%.  Both you and your guests will be grinning ear to ear. Amazing day, Thank you for making it possible!
12th May 2019
Simon & Kayleigh
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The staff are super professional
Wow, what a venue. We just celebrated our wedding at Clearwell Castle and I can not recommend it highly enough. The staff are super professional. I would like to say a massive thank you to Ann, Zoe and Lottie for making the day perfect.
15th December 2019
William & Carli
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It was perfect in every way.
I am so thrilled we chose Clearwell Castle as the venue to hold our celebrations. It was perfect in every way. We are still on cloud 9! Zoe and the team were absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to make the day better than we ever imagined. The guests all commented on how amazing the place was, how superb the food and drink was and how relaxed the event was. We are so grateful and can’t thank you all enough. We can’t wait to book in for a night just to see you all again. From the bottom of our hearts a big thank you again, Mike and Hannah.
15th June 2019
Michael & Hannah
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We were cared for in every regard, down to the tiniest detail.
Mine and my husband’s wedding day at Clearwell Castle couldn’t have been more perfect. We were cared for in every regard, down to the tiniest detail. Our guests were simply blown away by the venue itself, and the service was immaculate. Clearwell made our dream wedding a reality!
5th November 2019
Milo & Harriet
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Guests were also overwhelmed with the venue, staff and food.
Georgie our wedding manager was very professional and had great communication. The day could not have flowed without her! Guests were also overwhelmed with the venue, staff and food.
12th October 2018
Matthew & Nicola
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The venue, rooms, and food were all incredible
We would like to thank our Personal Wedding Manager and all the staff at Clearwell Castle for all their help and for making our day so stress-free and perfect. They really couldn't do enough for us. The venue, rooms, and food were all incredible and we couldn't have wished for anything more. 
30th September 2017
Sarah and Zoe, Bride and Bride
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A day we will never forget!
A note to thank you all for making our wedding day so perfect! It was truly amazing and a day we will never forget!
14th July 2017
Hollie and Alex, Bride and Groom
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What Our Couples Say About Us

As an exclusive-use wedding venue,
we know a thing or two about running perfect wedding days,
but don't just take our word for it...

17th November 2023
Bride & Groom - Hannah & Daniel

We loved the historical charm of Clearwell Castle, perfect for our wedding day!

6th November 2023
Bride & Groom - Claire & Tom

Clearwell Castle is beautiful inside and the grounds are immaculate.

29th September 2023
Bride & Groom - Natalie & Stephen

We had the perfect wedding at Clearwell Castle, their team were superb in providing planning assistance from the point of our booking, guidance on all aspects of our wedding choices from registrars and suppliers, and coordination on the day of the wedding to make sure it flowed seamlessly.

23rd September 2023
Bride & Groom - Julie & Darren

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to Simon and all the team for all the work you did for us before, during and after our big day. We could not have asked for anything more.

9th September 2023
Bride & Groom - Rhiannon & Mark

We wanted to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you to Hannah and the amazing, incredible staff who made our day so incredibly special on Saturday. Everything was fabulous.

8th September 2023
Bride & Groom - Alix & Tom

We are still very much on cloud 9.

Thank you so much Phaedra, for all your hard work, our wedding day was perfect. Everyone was asking me if it was what I had thought it would be, and it was so much better!

14th August 2023
Bride & Groom - Marlene & Gary

Ann, once again, thank you for everything you did to make our wedding day so special. We will cherish the memories forever, and you played an instrumental role in making them as perfect as they were.
Wishing you and the team a continued success and happiness in all your future endeavors.

11th August 2023
Mother of the Bride - Karen

I cannot let this wonderful occasion pass by without also expressing my thanks to you all at Clearwell Castle for a splendid day. I can easily see why you are one of the top wedding venues in the UK.

28th July 2023
Bride & Groom - Em & Jay

We married at Clearwell Castle and we honestly could not recommend this venue highly enough.

How our couples rate us across the web...

4.7/5
Facebook
5/5
Hitched
5/5
Bridebook
5/5
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Catering & Services

We have developed our own in-house services and forged relationships with trustworthy suppliers that know our venue and how we work. All of which means that everything you need for the perfect wedding is at your fingertips.
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Events & Open Days

  • Saturday December 2nd 2023
    7pm | Christmas Party Night
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  • Tuesday December 5th 2023
    Midday - 7pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
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  • Thursday December 7th 2023
    Midday - 5pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
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  • Friday December 8th 2023
    7pm | *FULLY BOOKED* Christmas Party Night
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  • Sunday December 10th 2023
    1pm | Sunday Lunch in the Ballroom
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  • Monday December 11th 2023
    Midday - 5pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
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  • Wednesday December 13th 2023
    Midday - 5pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
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  • Friday December 15th 2023
    5pm | **Winter Ball**
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  • Thursday January 4th 2024
    5pm | Exclusive Dinner Date
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  • Wednesday February 14th 2024
    5pm | Valentine Dinner Date
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  • Monday February 26th 2024
    5pm | Exclusive Dinner Date
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Sunday Lunch – Sunday 10th December 2023

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Christmas Party Night – Saturday 2nd December 2023

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Why autumn is really the best time to host a wedding

While traditionally summer takes the crown as the most popular se…

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Afternoon Tea – Sunday 12th November 2023

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17th November 2023
Bride & Groom - Hannah & Daniel

We loved the historical charm of Clearwell Castle, perfect for our wedding day!

The fireplace made a warm and inviting welcome for our guests. Outside we found some excellent spots for photos.

Hannah, our Personal Wedding Manager and her team definitely deserves recognition for their hard work.

The wedding breakfast food was excellent, our guests were very happy and so were we with the standard and quality of the food.

Lots of good choices for beers, cider, wine and spirits.

Thank you, everyone!

6th November 2023
Bride & Groom - Claire & Tom

Clearwell Castle is beautiful inside and the grounds are immaculate.

We received so many positive comments about the food and the portions were generous.

Hannah, Charlotte, and Ann have been brilliant from the moment we booked our date to our actual wedding day!

A big shout out and thanks to Ashley from The Wyndham who looked after us the night before our special day.

 

29th September 2023
Bride & Groom - Natalie & Stephen

We had the perfect wedding at Clearwell Castle, their team were superb in providing planning assistance from the point of our booking, guidance on all aspects of our wedding choices from registrars and suppliers, and coordination on the day of the wedding to make sure it flowed seamlessly.

t was a beautiful day, and we could not be happier with our choice of Wedding location.

23rd September 2023
Bride & Groom - Julie & Darren

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to Simon and all the team for all the work you did for us before, during and after our big day. We could not have asked for anything more.

It was amazing, the venue was amazing, the weather, could not fault any of it.

Thank you.

9th September 2023
Bride & Groom - Rhiannon & Mark

We wanted to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you to Hannah and the amazing, incredible staff who made our day so incredibly special on Saturday. Everything was fabulous.

We have had so many wonderful comments about the food and everybody had a wonderful time.

Thank you so much.

 

 

8th September 2023
Bride & Groom - Alix & Tom

We are still very much on cloud 9.

Thank you so much Phaedra, for all your hard work, our wedding day was perfect. Everyone was asking me if it was what I had thought it would be, and it was so much better!

Please extend our appreciation to all the staff working on our wedding day too, they were brilliant, even when the guests were dancing around them.

And to the DJ too, he was fantastic!

Once again, thank you so much for everything, you were brilliant!

14th August 2023
Bride & Groom - Marlene & Gary

Ann, once again, thank you for everything you did to make our wedding day so special. We will cherish the memories forever, and you played an instrumental role in making them as perfect as they were.
Wishing you and the team a continued success and happiness in all your future endeavors.

11th August 2023
Mother of the Bride - Karen

I cannot let this wonderful occasion pass by without also expressing my thanks to you all at Clearwell Castle for a splendid day. I can easily see why you are one of the top wedding venues in the UK.

Would like to say a big Thank You to all involved in making the day so special.  The attention to detail was impressive from the moment we arrived to the minute we left.

The standard of food was excellent and commented upon by many of the guests. The beautiful grounds were such a highlight and commented upon by every guest.

28th July 2023
Bride & Groom - Em & Jay

We married at Clearwell Castle and we honestly could not recommend this venue highly enough.

The best venue, we loved it and till buzzing. Food was amazing.

Thank you to all the team.

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