Owlpen Manor Cottages

Owlpen is a feast for the eyes. The manor, gardens, pond, forest, and historic cottages make such an inspiring landscape, with so much to observe and create. I stayed at Owlpen Manor for the theCOLAB Body & Place Residency, and the welcome from the staff and the whole Mander family made a lasting impression. Their kindness, generosity, and genuine care created a warm, supportive atmosphere that contributed so much to the residency’s success and made me feel truly welcomed.

We had our wedding at Owlpen Manor last week, and it was everything we’d hoped for and more. It was brilliant having everyone stay on site, and there was a BBQ the evening before. The staff thought of every detail and made sure we had what we needed. Our guests all commented on how smoothly the day went. I couldn’t recommend Owlpen more as a wedding venue. I wish we could do it all again!

The day felt completely like us, and people kept saying the wedding was so us two. Owlpen’s approach to making each wedding individual made that possible. We’re a quirky pair, and when we suggested a Gnome Hunt, everyone smiled and said, “of course it's your wedding.” There was no pressure to have a copy and paste sort of day, and we could include all our quirks. Choosing Owlpen Manor was an easy decision since it’s in the village where I grew up, around the same area where we used to walk our dog. We didn’t expect the service to be so incredible or the day to be so beautiful. From the start, Bella helped put us at ease and promptly answered our questions. At the open day we met Tash, our wedding coordinator alongside Bella, and she patiently worked through our many questions too. They were both so warm and friendly that talking with them felt like talking with friends who wanted us to have the day we wanted. They also embraced my nervous dark humour, which helped with the wedding nerves. Every staff member was a joy to spend the day with. I only wish I could do it all again and again. Owlpen and its team will always be very special to us.

Bella, Hugo, Tash, and the team kept everything organized and were proactive both before the wedding and on the day. Their clear, thoughtful communication made us feel looked after at every stage, and the weekend was an absolute dream with no stress. We feel so lucky we got married in such an incredible place. Owlpen Manor is beautiful, picturesque, and spacious, with nine cottages for guests as well as glamping and camping on site. The ceremony spaces indoors and outside are lovely, and the Pole Barn is a large blank canvas for decorating to suit your theme. We got married here in May 2026 and couldn’t recommend it enough to couples considering it.