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COTSWOLD LAKESIDE WEDDING VENUE

Discover your private lakeside wedding venue

Set within 25 acres of picturesque countryside, Water’s Edge at Ewen offers a fairytale setting beside the water in the Cotswolds.

Explore 25 acres of private parkland, woodland, and waterside beauty, with picture-perfect backdrops waiting around every corner.

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Room to roam, at your leisure

The grounds at Water’s Edge are yours to roam throughout your celebration, giving you and your guests plenty of space to gather, wander, and take in the beauty of the picturesque Gloucestershire countryside.

From drinks and canapés by the lake to garden games and live music on the lawns, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors as the day unfolds. Our estate has a lovely sense of freedom, with open spaces, waterside views, and woodland paths all waiting to be explored.

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Picture-perfect moments at every turn

From rolling fields and wildflower trails to shimmering lakes and expansive woodland, there are beautiful backdrops to be found around every corner at Water’s Edge. 

 

Pose for romantic couple portraits beside the water, capture relaxed moments with your guests in the courtyard, and make the most of golden hour as the light settles across the estate. Your photographs will feel as natural as the setting itself, filled with light and little moments to cherish forever.

What our happy couples say

  • We had our wedding at Water’s Edge and it was a truly amazing day!

    The grounds and outdoor area are absolutely stunning. The outdoor ceremony area by the lakes with the swans is so beautiful and getting married surrounded by all this makes it feel really magical.

    Valentina & Rob

  • The most beautiful setting and a team that thought of every detail.

    Will and his team on the day were so smooth with their service, from drinks and canapés, food and tidying up too – they were all like a well oiled machine and everything just ran so nicely.

    Francesca & Daniel

  • We cannot recommend Water’s Edge at Ewen highly enough!

    So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and several told us it was the best wedding they had ever attended.

    Olivia & Jack

FAQs

Yes. The 25 acres of grounds surrounding the venue are yours to enjoy for the full two nights of your stay. You and your guests can explore them whenever you like, not just during set photo slots.

The estate covers 25 acres, consisting of picturesque parkland, woodland, and the lake itself.

There’s no shortage of stunning photo spots at Water’s Edge. Some of our favourite places include the waterfall, the row of poplar trees, the croquet lawn, the lake, and the 25 acres of parkland surrounding the estate.

Water’s Edge is fully set up for all weathers. Both the courtyard and the outdoor ceremony area sit under covered stretch tents. Our indoor ceremony room, complete with an open fire, is always ready as a backup if you need to quickly move indoors. The wet weather will never derail your plans at Water’s Edge.

Yes. The lawns and courtyard are perfectly set up for drinks, canapés, and garden games. Many couples choose to enjoy games or a relaxed drinks reception down by the lakeside, before moving indoors for the wedding breakfast.

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Your ceremony

Exchange your vows outside by the water or within our elegant indoor ceremony space.
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Your reception

Celebrate in our beautiful indoor reception venue, with room for dining, speeches, and dancing.
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Your wedding night

Retreat to your own luxurious couple’s suite, with two further rooms for your nearest and dearest.
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