The Bay Tree Hotel Wedding Venue

Traditional Cotswold Exclusive-Use Weddings

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Capacity

Guests for a ceremony:90

Guests for sit down meal:0 - 90

Guests for buffet / cocktails:120

Space for more? (eg. marquee): No

Key Facts

Location:Oxfordshire

Licenced for civil ceremonies:Yes

Trust factor

Reviews:5.0 out of 5.0

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The Bay Tree Hotel,Venues in Oxfordshire

The Bay Tree Hotel,Venues in Oxfordshire

The Bay Tree Hotel,Venues in Oxfordshire

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The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony license
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only

Venue Setting

Countryside
Town

Venue Type

Country House
Boutique hotel
Small Hotel

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers

Additional Facilities

Exclusive use
Outdoor ceremonies
Bridal suite
Guest rooms
Licensed bar
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Wedding packages

What Our Couples Love

16th Century Wedding Venue
Upto 90 Wedding Guests
4* Guest Accommodation
Same Sex Couples Welcome
Exclusive Use Weddings
Dog Friendly
Experienced Wedding Coordinator

About The Bay Tree Hotel

Situated in the quintessentially English town of Burford, The Bay Tree Hotel is full of historical charm and contemporary style, boasting a setting to remember for your big day.

Nestled in the Cotswold town of Burford lies The Bay Tree Hotel; warm, relaxing and welcoming, this hotel is the perfect retreat for your wedding day. Whether you're planning a traditional big white wedding, a romantic, intimate day or even something a little different, we can accommodate your needs.

Exclusive Use Weddings: As a small country house hotel, the Bay Tree Hotel is ideally suited to exclusive use weddings. On your Wedding Day we can give you exclusivity of the hotel from check-in (14.00) until check out the following morning. Once your last guests have arrived we will close the front door allowing you to enjoy the atmosphere of a private house party with the advantage of our friendly and professional team to tend to your every need.

Looking for something a little more low-key? The Bay Tree has two beautiful rooms for you to choose from.

The Hawthorne Room: Holding up to 12 guests, this room is ideally suited to those looking for an intimate day spent with close friends and family

The Conservatory: With its stunning views over our Cotswolds garden, The Conservatory is the perfect setting for up to 60 guests.

The Garden: Make the most of our picture-perfect Cotswold garden with a wedding ceremony held in our stunning Summer House, complete with a red carpet.

If you would like to arrange a tour of The Bay Tree, request a wedding brochure or discuss your big day with our wedding coordinator, please don't hesitate to contact Maureen on 01993 822 791

Pricing info shown in the listing summary:
Based on a typical wedding reception for 80 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.

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Customer Reviews

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We wanted say a big thank you to you and all your team at the Bay Tree. Your organisation, attention to details and kindness all made our day incredibly special.
Everything about the day was perfect and our guests loved every moment!

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Michelle & Owen

25-11-2019

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Just wanted to say a massive thank you for hosting our wedding on the 4th July
The day was perfect, everything we had dreamed of and we really appreciate the part you all played. The venue and the service was fantastic and the food and drinks were outstanding
Many thanks for all your help in making the day go smoothly

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Sarah & James

25-11-2019

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Our recent wedding at The Bay Tree was nothing short of perfect. Maureen, the wedding planner, has incredible attention to detail and together with the rest of her staff made our special day truly memorable. Everything went seamlessly, ensuring that we and our guests enjoyed every minute with zero stress or worry,
We have already promised ourselves a first anniversary dinner there but will definitely be popping in regularly for a drink/snack at the bar. A completely stunning and unbeatable venue.

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Neil & Sheenagh

25-11-2019

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We decided on the Bay Tree for our small intimate winter wedding, because it gave us options for exactly what we wanted, was in a beautiful old building with character and having Maureen as the wedding co-coordinator was the icing on the cake!

There were only 9 of us in total and we had the garden room for the wedding ceremony and the Hawthorn room for our evening meal. It could not have been better. The hotel had never done a winter wedding in the garden room before and we had very specific ideas of how we wanted it to look. It was decorated beautifully with fairy lights, 5 ft candelabras and honeycomb balls hanging from the beams, there was even a red carpet and gas flame lighting outside the entrance to the room - it was visually stunning.

Likewise the Hawthorn room was beautiful and intimate - all tastefully decorated for Christmas with the fire lit and personal one to one service for our evening meal.

Whatever the size of your wedding, the Bay Tree, Maureen and her team will ensure you have the very best of days and we thank you all for making our wedding really special.

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Paula & Richard

25-11-2019

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We got married at The Bay Tree in March, and couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. The wedding coordinators, Maureen and Helen, were brilliant - from the very start of the process they were friendly and helpful in responding to our questions, and worked with us to make sure that every detail was as we wanted it. We had a number
of guests with dietary requirements and we were able to tailor our menu for these guests, with Helen also ensuring that there was suitable evening food and canapes available for them.

On the day itself, Maureen, Helen and the rest of the team at the hotel were calm, efficient and professional, making sure everything ran smoothly and resolving any last minute queries so that we could relax and enjoy the day. They helped my bridesmaids and me to move our stuff over from their sister hotel, The Lamb Inn (where i had stayed the night before) to the Bay Tree, and made sure that my husband and I were able to have some time together after the ceremony (which we both really appreciated). We also had a card and gifts from the hotel left in our room, which was a lovely touch.

The food was amazing, and we also really enjoyed our menu tasting a few months before the wedding - the staff took so much time and effort in making the experience personal to us, and we liked being able to sample our food and wine before the big day.

Having exclusive use of the hotel for the wedding made the day so special and personal, and helped create the relaxed and fun atmosphere that we wanted. It was particularly nice to be able to just sit and chat with our guests in front of the log fireplaces in the bar and library. The hotel itself is beautiful - we stayed in the Oak Room which was huge but cosy and nicely decorated (and had a jacuzzi bath!), and a number of our guests also remarked on how nice their rooms were. Breakfast the next morning was great, with plenty of choice, and it was lovely to be able to have eat with all our friends and family before people headed home.

As soon as we saw The Bay Tree we knew we'd found our perfect wedding venue, and we'd highly recommend it to other couples.

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Joanne & Matt

25-11-2019

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We got married at The Bay Tree last week and it was the best day of our lives 💞 The venue absolutely made the best setting with it's gorgeous rooms, rustic charm and beautiful secure gardens with lovely summer house we're we got married. Being dog friendly too allowed alot of our guests to bring dogs and for us to have one as a bridesmaid too which was super special. The staff were phenomenal with Helen and Maureen meeting all our needs and questions on the run up to the big day and all the staff on the day went above and beyond to make the day run beautifully. We cannot thank you enough and are so glad we chose The Bay Tree. It truly was everything we could have dreamed of and more. Thank you

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Rebecca & Paul

25-11-2019

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My son and daughter in law had their wedding and wedding celebrations here. I can honestly say that I could not find any fault with the venue, staff, food and overall experience. We had such a fantastic day, weather let us down but the versatility of the venue meant that everyone’s expectations were met. We were able to use all the different areas for socialising, not stuck on the same table all night competing with the band for conversation. All our guests felt the same. The staff were first class and a special mention has to go to Paf who was the most attentive Manager/ , he made the day. All the rooms fantastic and individually decorated. All our needs were met and more. Thank you The Bay Tree Hotel.

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Marion

25-11-2019

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Thank you to all of the staff at the Bay Tree Hotel for making our wedding day so magical. It was everything we had hoped for and more...made even more special as the weather was kind to us which meant we were able to have our drinks reception in the beautiful gardens.

We have had so many comments on how wonderful the venue was and we couldn’t be happier we chose the Bay Tree. The rooms were also a big hit with the guests! Many thanks to Alba, Paf, Lucasz and all of the team for going above and beyond, particularly in assisting our disabled and older guests. Maureen was also very helpful with booking and queries throughout the planning process.

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Lucy & Edward

25-11-2019

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We got married at the Bay Tree in July 2019 and couldn’t have asked for a better venue. We had a fusion Indian-English celebration, which was a little untraditional - and the day ended up coming together perfectly thanks to the fantastic staff. From the moment we first got in contact, the wedding co-ordinators Maureen and Helen were always on hand to answer our many emails and make helpful suggestions about how the day could run. Their experience and flexibility helped us craft the day in exactly the way we wanted.

On the day, the staff really took the stress out of our hands. The duty manager Parvez in particular ensured everything ran smoothly and was always there to help out, even when it came to the smallest details. Several of our guests commented on how friendly and attentive everyone had been throughout the day. The venue’s DJ, Matt was just fantastic, and had everyone on the dance floor all night.

The hotel is lovely, with a large, beautiful garden that was perfect for a summer wedding. We had exclusive use of the hotel and rooms for the night. The rooms were excellent - each is unique and full of character, and we only wish we could have stayed for longer. We will definitely be back to celebrate our anniversary!

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Matt & Sana

25-11-2019

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In August 2019 The Baytree Hotel provided an excellent venue for our daughter's civil wedding which was superb. The hotel organisation was excellent and by taking over the entire 21 rooms of the Baytree we were able to provide family and friends with a highly memorable and exciting event. The food was first class which all the guests commented on and the staff were very attentive and accommodating right through to the early hours. The rooms too were all commented on for their individual appointment and comfort.

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James

25-11-2019

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