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: £6,000
  • 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!

Complete Wedding Packages

Your wedding is unique to you, and as such, we’ve designed our all-inclusive packages to provide you with a range of options to suit all tastes, preferences & budgets.

The Classical Package

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

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The Luxe Package

Take your wedding to the next level with Luxe.

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The Intimate Package

Discover more about our intimate packages here.

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The Twilight Package

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

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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
Explore Their Wedding
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
Explore Their Wedding
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
Explore Their Wedding
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
Explore Their Wedding
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
Explore Their Wedding
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...

6th August 2024
Bride & Groom - Steph & Josh

We had the most perfect day at The Castle!

A huge thank you to Emily for everything she did in the run up and on the day of our wedding.

2nd August 2024
Bride & Groom - Ellie & Joe

We had a magical day, stress free Wedding Day!

Ann, our Personal Wedding Manager and she honestly, was the best! She made sure everything ran so smoothly; everyone was where they should be leaving us to enjoy and relax on our big day.

1st August 2024
Bride & Groom - Lucy & Jordan

We could not have asked for more during our wedding here at Clearwell Castle.

26th July 2024
Bride & Groom - Sarah & Michael

The castle is exceptionally well presented. Everything is beautifully clean and well kept.

8th June 2024
Bride & Groom - Heidi & Chris

Thank you so much for EVERYTHING!

Hannah and the Clearwell team were a dream to work with and we are literally over the moon that we had Hannah as a Personal Wedding Manager.

5th June 2024
Bride & Groom - Laura & Owen

Our day was perfect from start the finish.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Phaedra and the staff for all their hard work.

31st May 2024
Bride & Groom - Kelly & Andrew

We had a fantastic day at Clearwell Castle, better than we could ever have hoped for.

29th May 2024
Bride & Groom - Mr & Mrs Goddard

We had the most perfect day it was everything we could have hoped for and more.

26th May 2024
Bride & Groom - Sarah & Richard

We wanted to thank Ann and the team for everything they did for us on the run up to and on the day of our wedding.

10th May 2024
Bride & Groom - Bethan & Graham

Thank you Clearwell Castle for a wonderful wedding day.

How our couples rate us across the web...

4.7/5
Facebook
5/5
Hitched
5/5
Bridebook
5/5
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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

  • Tuesday October 8th 2024
    Midday - 7pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
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  • Wednesday October 9th 2024
    Midday - 7pm | Viewings Available By Appointment
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  • Sunday October 13th 2024
    Midday - 4pm | *OPEN DAY* - Viewings Available By Appointment
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  • Wednesday October 23rd 2024
    5.30pm | Dinner Date Event
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  • Wednesday November 27th 2024
    5.30pm | Dinner Date Event
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  • Thursday December 12th 2024
    7pm | Christmas Party Night
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  • Friday December 13th 2024
    7pm | Winter Ball
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  • Thursday January 2nd 2025
    5.30pm | Dinner Date Event
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The Wedding Blog

Winter Ball – Friday 13th December 2024

Don’t miss out on the highlight of the holiday season with our …

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Castle Christmas Party – Thursday 12th December 2024

We’re back for another Christmas Party Night on Thursday 12…

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Family Dinner Date Evening – Friday 20th September 2024

Our Family Dinner Date evening is the perfect opportunity to trea…

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Summer BBQ & Cocktail Evening – Friday 19th July 24

A dream summer evening at The Castle – BBQ, cocktails and g…

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6th August 2024
Bride & Groom - Steph & Josh

We had the most perfect day at The Castle!

A huge thank you to Emily for everything she did in the run up and on the day of our wedding.

A big thank you also to the waiting and bar staff who were all so smiley and friendly.

It was such a brilliant day - thank you to you all!

2nd August 2024
Bride & Groom - Ellie & Joe

We had a magical day, stress free Wedding Day!

Ann, our Personal Wedding Manager and she honestly, was the best! She made sure everything ran so smoothly; everyone was where they should be leaving us to enjoy and relax on our big day.

And wow such beautiful views we had!!

Thank you.

1st August 2024
Bride & Groom - Lucy & Jordan

We could not have asked for more during our wedding here at Clearwell Castle.

Phaedra was incredible in helping us feel relaxed and organised in the run up to our wedding. During the wedding all the staff were so attentive, our guests were so well looked after, and we could relax knowing that we could just enjoy the day and the staff would get us when we were needed!

Everyone we interacted with was polite, friendly, and always helpful.

Phaedra and Anne are incredible, but all the staff truly were fantastic.

Thank you!

26th July 2024
Bride & Groom - Sarah & Michael

The castle is exceptionally well presented. Everything is beautifully clean and well kept.

A big thank you to Phaedra, our Personal Wedding Manager for helping us plan the most incredible wedding day. We were in awe that not only were there no big issues during our wedding, but there were also no smaller ones either.

So impressed by the energy and effort that every member of staff put into ensuring the standard of service was high from the start to the end of the day.

The quality of the canapés is exceptional and have never attended a wedding where the quality of food was so high.

Thank you to you all!

8th June 2024
Bride & Groom - Heidi & Chris

Thank you so much for EVERYTHING!

Hannah and the Clearwell team were a dream to work with and we are literally over the moon that we had Hannah as a Personal Wedding Manager.

All of the little touches did not go unnoticed, we really appreciate the lengths you went to in making sure our wedding day went exactly to plan. We want to tell the world just how wonderful you are and let them know there is no better team to work with!

We will definitely be back for the dinner dates,

5th June 2024
Bride & Groom - Laura & Owen

Our day was perfect from start the finish.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Phaedra and the staff for all their hard work.

The food, the staff, the room, everything was just amazing.

Thank you!

 

 

 

31st May 2024
Bride & Groom - Kelly & Andrew

We had a fantastic day at Clearwell Castle, better than we could ever have hoped for.

We would like to say thank you to Ann for all her help and support. All the staff were incredible!

Thank you.

29th May 2024
Bride & Groom - Mr & Mrs Goddard

We had the most perfect day it was everything we could have hoped for and more.

Hannah, our Personal Wedding Manager and her team were absolutely brilliant and made it so easy for us on the day!

Thank you so much for your tireless efforts and professionalism and again for making our day so special

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26th May 2024
Bride & Groom - Sarah & Richard

We wanted to thank Ann and the team for everything they did for us on the run up to and on the day of our wedding.

Nothing was too much trouble or fazed them and they helped us navigate a path to the most wonderful and chilled wedding. We wanted classy simplicity and that is what we got, especially the table settings with the ivy and petals, just wonderful.

Everyone raved about the venue and the food.

Did you order the rain to stop so we could be outside too, I suspect you did!

 

10th May 2024
Bride & Groom - Bethan & Graham

Thank you Clearwell Castle for a wonderful wedding day.

The Castle and grounds are just stunning, a real fairy tale backdrop for a wedding.

Many guests told us how much they loved the food. Our Personal Wedding Manager, Phaedra was excellent and helped us through every stage of the planning and on the day.

The Ballroom was stunning and a lovely place for the wedding ceremony and the wedding breakfast.