One of the best things about Hewletts Farm is the balance: you can have the space and stillness of a working Cotswold farm, while Cheltenham’s food, drink, culture and hotels are close enough to become part of the wider weekend.
Countryside without feeling cut off
The farm sits in a peaceful rural setting near Cheltenham, with meadow, woodland and the wider Cotswold landscape around it. That means guests can arrive for a wedding weekend that feels properly away from everyday life, without making the journey feel remote.
For directions, timings and the best route for your date, use the information we give you after booking. Rural roads and local access can vary, particularly around events and busy weekends.
Walk the Cotswold Way
The Cotswold Way National Trail is one of the defining ways to experience this part of the Cotswolds. The nearby landscape offers a natural option for a quiet pre-wedding walk, a morning after breakfast or simply a chance for guests to stretch their legs between celebrations.
Our own photographs show the kind of landscape that makes the area special: spring cowslips, open meadow, woodland paths and views framed by blossom. Always check the current route, ground conditions and access before setting out, and remember that a farm wedding venue is also a working farm.
Make time for Dunkertons
Dunkertons Cider at Dowdeswell Park is a natural suggestion for guests who like local food and drink. The organic cider and perry producer has a taproom bar and its own events and opening arrangements, so check the current details before recommending a particular visit.
It can work well as a casual Friday or Sunday idea rather than another fixed part of the wedding schedule: somewhere for a drink, a simple bite and a taste of the local area.
Hotels for guests who prefer a room
For a town-centre stay, No.131 is on Cheltenham’s Promenade, with individually designed bedrooms, bars and dining options. It suits guests who want to be in the middle of the town and make the most of an evening out.
Ellenborough Park offers a more traditional country-house experience, with bedrooms, dining, a spa and wedding and events facilities near Cleeve Hill and Cheltenham.
And yes, Cowley Manor is still open — it is now styled as Cowley Manor Experimental. It remains a five-star hotel, spa and restaurant in the Cotswolds, with private events enquiries available through the current site. Guests should check availability and the latest arrangements directly with each hotel.
Build the weekend around your people
Some guests may want to camp or stay in the farmhouse and loft, while others will prefer a hotel in Cheltenham or nearby. That mix is part of the appeal: everyone can choose the level of comfort and independence that suits them, then come together at the farm for the main celebration.
Explore the stay options at Hewletts Farm, browse the farm gallery and tell us what you’re planning. We can talk through the best shape for your wedding weekend and point guests towards the local places that fit.