The Coseners House Wedding Venue

Abingdon's hidden riverside gem...

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Capacity

Guests for a ceremony:80

Guests for sit down meal:0 - 80

Guests for buffet / cocktails:150

Space for more? (eg. marquee): No

Price

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Price range: £2,000 - £6,000

Key Facts

Location:Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JD

Licenced for civil ceremonies:Yes

Trust factor

Reviews:5.0 out of 5.0

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The Coseners House Venues in Oxfordshire

Photo credit: Carol Elizabeth Photography

The Coseners House Venues in Oxfordshire

Photo credit: Carol Elizabeth Photography

The Coseners House Venues in Oxfordshire

Photo credit: Carol Elizabeth Photography

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The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony license
Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Venue Setting

Countryside
Waterside
Riverside

Venue Type

Country House
Stately home

Guest Accommodation

30 to 99 guests

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers
BBQ & Hog Roasts

Additional Facilities

Exclusive use
One wedding per day
Bridal suite
Guest rooms
Marquee space
Licensed bar
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Inhouse Toastmaster
Onsite car parking
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings

What Our Couples Love

Traditional venue
Historic venue
Licensed for ceremonies
Private bar
On-site accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Can we have exclusive use of the venue?

Yes

Are you licenced for civil ceremonies?

Yes

Can we have the wedding ceremony outdoors?

Only with a celebrant

Do you charge corkage if we supply our own wine?

Yes. please enquire for prices.

Can we use our own caterers?

No

From what time can we get access to decorate the venue?

Please discuss with the venue

What time does the reception need to finish?

12am

Are there noise restrictions if we have a live band?

No

Are fireworks allowed?

No

Is confetti allowed?

Yes, but biodegradable only

Is there a honeymoon or bridal suite?

Yes

Is there accommodation on site?

Yes, We have 48 bedrooms.

Is there additional accommodation nearby?

Yes

Are candles allowed?

No live flames please.

About The Coseners House

With picturesque gardens overlooking the River Thames, this intimate venue provides the backdrop that dreams are made of.

Filled with nooks and crannies such as the stable block and the lions gate, it gives you the perfect opportunity to sneak off and take those all-important couple’s shots together as ‘Mr and Mrs’!

We pride ourselves on attention to detail and will ensure those personal touches to make your wedding day a day to remember. Our experienced wedding planner will be with you every step of the way to inspire and assist and our expert chef’s will provide you with food that will be the envy of all your guests.

When your celebrations come to a close, we have 48 en-suite bedrooms on-site for you and your guests before waking up to a delicious breakfast; the perfect way to say goodbye to your guests before starting a long and happy life together.

So, let’s get started…

Pricing info shown in the listing summary:
Based on a typical wedding reception for 60 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.

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Customer Reviews

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My husband and I got married here at the weekend. Where to begin! Everything was perfect, Lauren & Josh are amazing at what they do. Nothing was too much trouble and went above and beyond, through planning of our wedding day, the night before, the day itself, and after.

Food was outstanding, staff were outstanding, this truly is a hidden peaceful gem in a busy town. A number of our guest have said they will be back privately, and I cant wait to return for our anniversary

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Jo and Sean

06-11-2019

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My daughter and husband have just had their wedding reception here. All our family stayed here. Our room was very spacious. The gardens are delightful, the house itself is gorgeous and the staff were great. Staff went over and beyond for us all. The wedding planner and hotel manager made sure the wedding went smoothly allowing family and freinds to enjoy this splendid celebration. Chefs produced fantastic food for wedding meals. This was a lovely hotel in a tranquil location by the river and very quiet. This venue gave the wedding party the exact experience that was asked for. I cannot recommend The Cosener's house enough.

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Mother of the Bride

06-11-2019

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Dear Lauren,

Just to thank you and all the staff at Cosener's for what was a very successful occasion. Everyone said what a lovely venue it was, and how good the food and helpful the staff.

Please thank the chef particularly for the Portuguese custard tarts, which many people commented on and said how good they were. I know it was a special effort, and we're very grateful.

I know we were lucky with the weather, but the garden and the games were a big hit with the children, and contributed a great deal to everyone's enjoyment.

And thank you to you personally for making it all run so smoothly.

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Hilary Clare

09-09-2019

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Lauren, thank you so much for all your help with arranging our wedding day celebrations. All went well and we had a lovely day. Your guidance and advice were invaluable. Thank you for being so lovely.

All of the staff are kind, courteous and very helpful but we'd like to give special mention to the chef's for the delicious meal they prepared for us (and the excellent breakfast!) and also to Eliso and the waiting staff who looked after us so well on the day!

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Judith and Brian

27-08-2019

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Dear Lauren, Josh and all the staff at The Coseners House,

We can't thank you enough for making our day so incredibly special!

Lauren,
You are fantastic! We are so pleased that you were there to guide us through our wedding planning. You made such a difference to us. You were always at the end of an email or phone call and always made us feel at ease. We are so grateful for all your help, attentiveness, kindness, knowledge and planning. Your professional and friendly manner did not go unnoticed to our family, who speak so highly of you, as do we! The dining room just looked perfect! You made our day run so smoothly. Thank you so much for going above and beyond!

Josh,
Thank you too, for going above and beyond! We are so grateful for your continued support throughout our wedding planning.

We would also like to thank the lady on reception. She was so friendly and helpful. Again, our family members mentioned this to us too. Please pass on our thanks!

Thank you to the chefs; the food was lovely and again we had compliments.

And thank you to all the staff who looked after us on the day! They were all fabulous.

The Coseners House brings us very happy memories. We will be forever grateful to you, Lauren and Josh.

P.S.
We will definitely be back for afternoon tea and date nights!! :)

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Laura and Alex

30-07-2019

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I am emailing you to thank you and your colleagues for the wonderful time you organised for us last Sunday. We found everyone so friendly and helpful; thank Bogoush especially for the wonderful food. We hope everyone has the wonderful wedding experience we had at the Cosener's House.

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Christopher and Alison

26-07-2019

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Thank you so much for all your help organising our wedding. You've been endlessly patient with all my questions and have made it a pleasure to organise!

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Julia and Michael

19-07-2019

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Last month we got married at Cosener's House Hotel. We had really struggled to find the perfect venue as many weren't getting back to us. A local supplier told us about Cosener's and from the moment we popped in to take a look around we were made to feel welcome. The grounds are beautiful and right by the river and the house was perfect for the number of guests we had in mind. We chose to have our ceremony there as well as our wedding reception.

Cosener's have a dedicated events manager, Lauren, who is wonderful! In the run up to the wedding we met with her several times, she put us at ease and answered all of our questions (no question was too silly!) and kept in touch via email. She took the details of all the suppliers so she could co-ordinate with them and she set up things we had prepared (i.e. table plan, favours). We are so grateful to Lauren!

The food on the day was delicious with many of our guests commenting on how good it was. Cosener's were very organised and friendly, which really helped make the day run smoothly. Thank you for making our wedding day so special!

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Harriet and Iain

27-06-2019

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We have never felt more comfortable, special and important as you all made us feel on our wedding day. Leading up to the special day you were professional and attentive to all our needs. The staff were amazing and couldn’t do any more. Everyone was looked after to the very end and made to feel special even during the next morning.
The grounds were stunning and made for a perfect back drop for our wedding photos.
A perfect setting for the perfect day!

We couldn’t thank you enough

With special thanks to Lauren and Imran, who both went the extra mile!

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Nicole and Mark

27-06-2019

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