Manor By The Lake

(77)
£1,000 - £8,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 200
12 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
At Manor By The Lake we have a stunning location, characterful manor house and seven acres of award-winning gardens for you to use as the backdrop to your wedding celebrations.
Manor By The Lake Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£1,000
Maximum Price
£8,000
The team will work with couples to create a bespoke collection for them, based on what they are looking for.

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£60
Maximum Price
£200
We have our own onsite team of chefs, who work with couples to create what they are looking for.

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£100
Maximum Price
£200
Minimum Number of Guests
24
"Exclusive hire of the Manor, estate and gardens A choice of several beautiful spaces for your indoor or outdoor ceremony A glass of sparkling wine or orange juice per guest following the ceremony Three-course Wedding Breakfast Half a bottle of house wine per guest A glass of sparkling wine for your speeches White table linen, tableware and glassware Complimentary stay in the Manor Honeymoon Suite Still and sparkling water Evening food Dedicated Wedding Coordinator All waiting and bar staff Complimentary parking"

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£550
Maximum Price
£14,500
Number of Guests Included
50
"Exclusive hire of the Manor, estate and gardens A choice of several beautiful spaces for your indoor or outdoor ceremony A glass of sparkling wine or orange juice per guest following the ceremony Three-course Wedding Breakfast Half a bottle of house wine per guest A glass of sparkling wine for your speeches White table linen, tableware and glassware Complimentary stay in the Manor Honeymoon Suite Still and sparkling water Evening food Dedicated Wedding Coordinator All waiting and bar staff Complimentary parking"
Manor By The Lake Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
250
No. of Bedrooms
12
Sleeps No. of People
26
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Asian Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering

Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist
Manor By The Lake Full Description
We don’t just rely on the stunning appearance and charming ambience of the house and gardens to make your wedding special. Our impressive function rooms, exquisite food and attentive friendly staff all play their part, as well as our experienced wedding planners on-hand help and advice guiding you every step of the way. Of all the aspects of planning a wedding, your choice of venue is likely to have the biggest overall impact on your day. Whilst the colour of your flowers, design of your dress and choice of music all have their own role in the celebration, nothing has more of an influence on the atmosphere of your wedding than its location. At Manor By The Lake you are free to choose exactly how and where you would like to take your vows. Be spoilt for choice with our perfectly manicured gardens, breathtaking lake or one of our lavish reception rooms. Our approach to catering for your event is totally focused on your wishes. We’ll talk through your plans for the day, and understand the style and format for the wedding. Our talented chefs will advise on styles of cuisine, and popular dishes, and can arrange tasting sessions if you require. You and your guests can celebrate into the night by enjoying one of our twelve bedrooms, which are all individually designed and exquisitely furnished. After the celebrations, newlyweds can relax in our lavishly appointed honeymoon suite, which boasts a four- poster bed, the finest fabrics and furniture, Smart TVs, private parlours and ambient lighting. The perfect end to the perfect day.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Tina
We know Weddings can be daunting so here at the Manor I want you to feel completely at home and our team will do everything possible to help create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere during the planning of your wedding and on the day itself. Our profile and website will give you a flavour of what we are about but the best way to experience it for yourself is to come and view the Manor and meet our award winning team. I look forward to meeting you soon.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2013
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
20
Reviews
(77)
Sarah & James
Happy couple married in October
January 2024
Absolutely fantastic
This venue is amazing. The team and staff were brilliant; so helpful and accommodating, and ours wasn’t the traditional wedding. We loved our whole experience, from start to finish. Cannot recommend enough. The Manor is beautiful; the rooms are incredible; the food amazing.
Ashleigh & Luke
Wedding: February
February 2022
Do not bother.
Me and my partner bother emailed on Monday, to book a viewing. We heard nothing back, we both called Tuesday we were told 24-48 hours from our initial request. Wednesday called again same answer Thursday called I asked what was going on and I was met with the lady works from home and you are on our system I was like but how long because it's been well over 48 hours she just said oh I dunno. I'm sorry but if you can't even get back about a viewing how am I meant to trust you with my WEDDING and all the money I'm about to spend. I am deeply disappointed. Clearly not interested in new business
Jessica
Happy couple married in October
October 2016
A superb venue with amazing rooms...
A superb venue with amazing rooms and photo opportunities. The food was fantastic and all requests were fullfilled to perfection. I couldn't give a single negative about venue or staff.
Hydie
Happy couple married in September
September 2016
The staff understood from the start why we wanted to...
The staff understood from the start why we wanted to have a small intamate wedding with only 5 guests and get married in secret. They adjusted the minimum spend on their own accord to accomadate our wedding. The day it's self was absolutely amazing and Manor by the Lakes staff went above and beyond our expectations making our day better then we could of hoped for. The wedding gift from them left on our bed is beautiful.
Hydie
Happy couple married in September
September 2016
Everybody we either spoke to or met in person took...
Everybody we either spoke to or met in person took time to listen and understand what we wanted especially being a small wedding of only 5 guests. They went above and beyond anything we could of hoped for. Checked on us throughout the day providing refreshments and we're there all the time but in the background making sure our dreams for our wedding came true
Steven
Happy couple married in September
September 2016
From the moment me...
From the moment me and my fiancée walked into this venue we were blown away by the beauty of the manor, the gardens and obviously the lake! The rooms for the guests and the bridal suite are beyond words and when our guests arrived they were speechless. This venue gives you butterflies from the time you first see it to the time you leave after your wedding. Happy times!!
Manor By The Lake Location & Contact Details

Address

Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN, England

Nearest Town

Cheltenham

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M5 Junction 10

Nearest Train Station

Cheltenham Spa

Nearest Airport

Gloucestershire Airport Local or Bristol and Birmingham International

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Manor By The Lake Press & Awards
(2)

Industry Awards (1)

Wedding Industry Awards - Event Team of the year 2015 & 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

It’s all about the Food! Yes, it’s been fantastic, everyone looked wonderful, it didn’t rain, the service was simply splendid, the children didn’t cry, the wedding venue looked fantastic and the in-laws behaved themselves – a perfect wedding day so far… then everyone sat down for the meal. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that the wedding breakfast can make or break a wedding, so why compromise when it’s an event you plan to remember forever. When choosing your wedding venue, don’t only look at the wedding breakfast menu; ask to see photographs of how the food is presented and if possible ask to see reviews from previous wedding guests. Wedding venues that strive for excellence will always be proud to show them to you.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

This is so hard to choose as there are always little things at every wedding but I think it is important to remember the emotional side of a wedding. You can spend so long picking out the perfect venue, choosing the right dress, hiring the best suppliers that you can forget about the little touches. Adding a token from your parents' wedding, exchanging love letters with your soon-to-be spouse, and creating guest books you will want to read over and over are some of the elements that could make your wedding feel ultra personal.

Where’s the best photo spot at Manor By The Lake?

Our couples are spoilt for choice with so many rooms and 7 acres of gardens - but every wedding will always have a picture on our romantic bridge that overlooks our private lake.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Manor By The Lake?

We have had a few and even a celebrity dog ...... but ssssh they are top secret so we cannot share on here - maybe we will share when you come for a viewing.

What’s your favourite canapé?

It has to be Steak and chips, with Béarnaise sauce and sun blushed tomato - its always first to run out and sometimes we have guests looking for the kitchen just to get another one!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

You could have anything at the Manor but we get a lot of requested for Hot Chocolates with cream and marshmallows waiting for everyone in the resident bar after most of the guest have gone home - calorific but so worth it!

What is Manor By The Lake most unique feature?

We think it is the journey each of our couples go through. We don't want to be a venue that couples book and then don't see again till one month before when they come to plan - we want our couples to feel part of the family. We do this by various events we invite them to from our planning showcase through to our speech planning evenings for the men.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are proud of the venue and reputation we have created in only a short time after opening - this is down to our close knit team who are all proud to work at Manor By The Lake and put the customers at the front of everything they do. They are such a good team they have won Team of the Year for the South West two years in a row!

Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftComplimentary magic mirror to enjoy on your wedding day (must quote Bride Book at time of booking and paying a deposit)
Bridebook Special Offer£250 Complimentary Bar Tab to use on your wedding day