Blackwell Grange wins Best Wedding Barn Venue at the Cotswolds Wedding Awards
Blackwell Grange wins Best Wedding Barn Venue at the Cotswolds Wedding Awards
We’re delighted to share some truly wonderful news: Blackwell Grange has been named Best Wedding Barn Venue at the Cotswolds Wedding Awards!
This Cotswolds Wedding Award accolade is especially meaningful to us because it’s shaped by couple votes – the heartfelt reflections of those who have celebrated here and experienced the character and love that define our family-owned venue.
To every couple who took the time to vote, thank you. Your trust, your words, and the unforgettable moments you’ve shared with us are at the very heart and soul of this achievement.
Why this award means so much
Awards matter most when they reflect the lived experience of our couples. These are the people who know exactly how a wedding at Blackwell Grange feels, how the spaces work, and how effortlessly everything flows from “I do” to the last dance. Being recognised as the best wedding barn venue affirms what we hold dear: a curated experience, delivered with warmth, authenticity, and a steadfast attention to detail.
It is also a celebration of the many hands and thoughtful touches – quiet, careful, and intuitive – that help each wedding unfold seamlessly.
“We got married here in June, we had the best day! Not only on the day were the staff so attentive and helpful but all the way through the planning process. The food was incredible and the setting and views are beautiful, as well as the barns and beautifully styled accommodation. We can absolutely recommend this as a wedding venue, we want to relive the day all over again!”
What the judges looked for (and why it matters to you)
While each awards programme has its own framework, this category centres on the complete wedding journey, the quality, consistency, and care that shape every moment of the day. Typically, it recognises excellence across:
- A venue with a heritage identity: picturesque, pastoral, and authentically characterful
- Hand hand experience, with professionalism, organisation, and seamless timings on your engagment journey and after your marriage
- Ceremony and reception barns that blend traditional charm with contemporary elegance
- Fine dining from reception drinks to cake cutting
- A collection unforgettable moments that that leave a lifetime imprint
“We recently held our wedding at Blackwell Grange, and it truly was the most perfect setting for our day. From start to finish, the venue delivered on everything we had hoped for and more. The grounds are beautiful, the buildings are full of character, and The Potting Shed is such a lovely, calming space for the bridal party to get ready in.”
Why we’ve won: the Blackwell Grange difference
Every celebration at Blackwell Grange is guided by a simple promise: to make your day feel effortless, personal, and beautifully memorable. Our spaces have been lovingly curated by the Vernon Miller family, blending the old and the new with innate style and warmth.
Couples often tell us they fall in love with:
- The Thatch Barn – a 16th century masterpiece of quiet grandeur and romance
- The Orchard Barn – elegantly designed and intuitively considered for dining and dancing
- 1604 – our award winning curated collection of restored farm properties, for overnight guests, created by our interior designer owner
- The seasonal backdrops – The Moongate, The Chestnut Dell, The Duck Pond, The Wild Flower Horseshoe, The Arbor, to capture cherished moments thoughout your celebration
- Our Cotswold home – An exclusive environment which frames the day in peaceful, romantic beauty
Every detail is designed to create a natural flow, allowing the celebration to feel cohesive, calm and unmistakably yours. Meanwhile, our team works with quiet confidence that’s attentive but never intrusive, ensuring you feel fully present with the people who matter most.
“From the moment we set foot in Blackwell Grange we knew it was the venue we wanted to get married in. The lady who showed us around was very passionate and took such a genuine interest in us and it really felt like we would be taken care of. ”
A heartfelt thank you to our couples
Blackwell Grange has always been, at its core, a family home, a place with generations of stories woven through its beams and fields. To every couple who voted, shared their experience, or simply welcomed us into their wedding journey: thank you.
Your celebrations inspire us. Your words guide us, your trust is something we hold with genuine care. We are honoured to be part of your story and for every wedding to come.
See the award-winning spaces for yourself
If you’re beginning your venue search or you’re ready for that unmistakable “this is the one” feeling, we would love to welcome you for a viewing.
Explore every part of the venue and start imagining how your day could unfold in this Cotswold idyll.
We can’t wait to show you around.
