KINGSCOTE BARN LIMITED

What KINGSCOTE BARN LIMITED does

Kingscote Barn Limited operates an exclusive-use Cotswold barn wedding and events venue set within a 400-acre working farm at Binley Farm, Kingscote, Tetbury, Gloucestershire. The venue, owned and operated by the Gale family since 1938 and converted to a wedding venue in 2006 (first wedding May 2007), hosts weddings, private celebrations, corporate retreats, and staycations. Core infrastructure includes the restored 17th-century threshing barn with underfloor heating and exposed Cotswold stone walls, four ceremony location options (indoor barn, Linhay terrace, One Tree Hill outdoor space added 2026, plus a fourth), and on-site accommodation sleeping up to 25 guests across the Treehouse bridal suite, Eco Pods, Lodges, Shepherd's Hut, Spring Cottage, The Retreat (opened April 2023), and offsite South Lodge and Tuppence Barn.

The business generates revenue through four primary streams: wedding venue hire (from £2,650 barn hire, with no corkage option), corporate events and retreats (capacity 80 theatre / 40 U-shaped, with breakouts and overnight accommodation), staycation packages across the accommodation portfolio, and catering partnerships with approved award-winning caterers. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with appointment-based venue tours (7 days a week via youcanbook.me), supported by SEO, content marketing across wedding platforms (Hitched, Bridebook, Guides for Brides, For Better For Worse), organic social media, and referral/testimonial marketing. The venue holds multiple 2026 industry awards and reports 3,200+ couples hosted across its operating history.

Operations are run by a team of 12-13 staff including owners Richard and Lesley, Sales/Marketing/HR Director Vicky Bacon, Venue Manager Juliette, Finance Manager James, three Wedding & Events Coordinators, and grounds/housekeeping roles. Sustainability infrastructure includes solar panels, a wood pellet biomass boiler, EV charging points, 1,000+ native trees planted, and 8 acres of wildflower meadows. The 2019 European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development partnership co-funded the eco-accommodation expansion. The company is registered in England & Wales (No. 8334703), is privately held with no external funding rounds, and plans a second dressing room for 2027.

Name

KINGSCOTE BARN LIMITED

Legal name

The Kingscote Barn Limited

Website

https://kingscotebarn.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family-run Cotswold barn wedding venue on a 400-acre working farm in Gloucestershire, hosting weddings, corporate retreats, private celebrations, and staycations with on-site accommodation for up to 25 guests. Operates exclusive-use venue hire model since 2006.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding Venue Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Food Service Contractors (722310), Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor Sourcing & Management (Venues, Catering, Photo/Video, Music) (HSACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ceremony Planning & Officiant Coordination (HSACABAL), Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality) (HSACABAM), Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD), Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG)

Keywords

• Barn wedding venue
• Cotswold wedding venue
• Corporate event retreats
• Luxury countryside accommodation
• Wedding catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tetbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Wedding venue hire: Barn hire for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Prices from £2,650 for venue hire. Package deals available including catering partnerships. No corkage option available allowing couples to supply their own drinks.
2. Corporate events and retreats: Exclusive use meeting spaces, corporate retreats, team away days, and business events. Meeting rooms with theatre capacity of 80 or 40 U-shaped. The Kingscote Suite accommodates up to 120 guests for dinners.
3. Staycation and getaway rentals: Luxury accommodation stays including Shepherd's Hut, Treehouse, The Retreat, South Lodge (offsite), Tuppence Barn (offsite). Bookable for getaways with breakfast hampers included. Dog-friendly options available.
4. Catering and food services: Partnership with award-winning caterers for wedding feasts, canapes, wood-fired pizzas, and 3-course meals. Breakfast hampers for accommodation guests at £12.50 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kingscote Barn operates an exclusive-use Cotswold barn wedding venue on a 400-acre working farm in Gloucestershire, hosting weddings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations for up to 150 day guests and 200 evening guests. The company provides on-site luxury accommodation (Treehouse bridal suite, The Retreat, eco pods, lodges, shepherd's hut, Spring Cottage) plus off-site stays (Tuppence Barn, South Lodge), and connects couples with award-winning catering partners for wedding feasts, canapes, wood-fired pizzas, and 3-course meals.

Product overview

Kingscote Barn is a family-run Cotswold wedding venue offering exclusive hire for weddings and celebrations. The core product is wedding venue hire with multiple ceremony space options (indoor barn, outdoor Linhay terrace, and One Tree Hill). The venue provides diverse onsite accommodation including The Retreat (luxury lakeside suite opened 2023), Treehouse bridal suite, glamping pods, eco lodges, Shepherd's hut, and Spring Cottage, plus offsite options at Tuppence Barn and South Lodge. Supporting services include corporate events and retreats, staycation/getaway packages, award-winning catering partnerships, outdoor courtyard kitchen with BBQ and pizza oven, and a dedicated Getting Ready Studio. The venue operates on a 400-acre working farm with focus on sustainability and eco-conscious practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Treehouse Suite: Luxury treehouse bridal suite for the couple, offered complimentary with wedding bookings.
• The Retreat

Products and services

• Wedding Venue Hire Exclusive-hire Cotswold barn wedding venue offering ceremonies and receptions for up to 150 day guests and 200 evening guests. Includes choice of four ceremony locations (indoor barn, Linhay outdoor terrace, One Tree Hill, and a fourth indoor space), spacious dressing rooms, no-corkage option (couples can supply own drinks), complimentary Treehouse suite, and no hidden extras. Barn hire from £2,650.
• Corporate Events & Retreats Exclusive-use corporate venue for business retreats, team away days, meetings, conferences, product launches, seminars, board meetings, and training sessions. Meeting rooms accommodate up to 80 theatre-style or 40 U-shaped, with breakout rooms, The Kingscote Suite accommodating up to 120 guests for dinners, and on-site accommodation for 25 delegates.
• Staycations and Getaways Luxury countryside escape packages with stays in unique accommodations including Shepherd's Hut, Treehouse, The Retreat, South Lodge, and Tuppence Barn. Breakfast hampers included at £12.50 per person. Dog-friendly options available. Check-in from 3-5pm, check-out at 10.30am.
• Food & Catering Services Catering partnerships with award-winning caterers offering wedding feasts, canapes, wood-fired pizzas, and 3-course meals. Outdoor courtyard kitchen with smokehouse BBQ and pizza oven available for use.
• Treehouse Bridal Suite Magical treehouse bridal suite opened end of 2019, offering unique luxury accommodation exclusively for the couple with complimentary access for wedding parties.
• The Retreat Accommodation Exclusive eco-conscious accommodation opened April 2023, located by the lake featuring a fireside lounge, luxury bedroom, modern shower room, outdoor tin bath, and large terrace with lavender path.
• Glamping Pods Onsite glamping pods providing luxury accommodation for wedding guests, some units are dog-friendly.
• Eco Lodges Onsite eco-friendly lodge accommodation for wedding guests.
• Shepherd's Hut Charming onsite shepherd's hut accommodation for wedding guests.
• Spring Cottage Eight-person onsite cottage accommodation available for larger wedding parties.
• Tuppence Barn Offsite barn conversion one mile from Kingscote with open plan kitchen/diner, 3 double bedrooms, 2 single beds downstairs, 2 bathrooms, sleeping 6/8 guests. Available for self-catering stays during 2026 for 2+ nights.
• South Lodge Offsite period lodge conversion half a mile from the barn, sleeping up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms with self-catering kitchen/diner, living room, and stunning views. Available for 1+ nights.
• Getting Ready Studio Onsite getting ready facility opened in 2021 providing dedicated space for wedding party preparation. A 2nd dressing room is planned for 2027.
• Outdoor Ceremony Spaces Choice of outdoor ceremony locations including the Linhay terrace and One Tree Hill (new outdoor ceremony space introduced in 2026).

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,200+ couples welcomed for their wedding celebrations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Award-winning caterers (partner network)coreOthersPartnership network of curated catering companies providing wedding feasts, canapes, wood-fired pizzas, and 3-course meals. Couples choose from approved caterer list.
• Local suppliers networkminorOthersRecommended local suppliers including photographers, florists, and entertainers who share eco-conscious ethos. Recommending local suppliers who embrace sustainability ethos.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cripps Barn: Cotswolds barn wedding venue operated by Cripps & Co, offering exclusive-use ceremonies and receptions with on-site accommodation. Directly comparable in concept (restored barn, Cotswolds setting, package pricing) and customer target.
• Matara Weddings: Cotswolds-based exclusive-use wedding venue set in parkland, offering ceremony and reception hosting with accommodation. Directly comparable on geography, exclusive-use model, and aspirational wedding positioning.
• The Lost Orangery: Cotswolds exclusive-use wedding venue set on a private estate, offering ceremonies and receptions with accommodation. Directly comparable to Kingscote on rural Cotswolds positioning and exclusive-hire wedding model.
• Caswell House: Oxfordshire barn and marquee wedding venue with exclusive-use grounds, on-site accommodation and a curated supplier list. Directly comparable to Kingscote on barn format, exclusive-hire model, and on-site lodging for wedding guests.
• Elmore Court: Gloucestershire country-house wedding venue on a rural estate, offering exclusive-use weddings with accommodation and in-house catering. Comparable to Kingscote on exclusivity, rural Cotswold positioning, and high-end wedding market.
• Mill Barns: Worcestershire barn wedding venue set on a private estate with multiple ceremony spaces and on-site accommodation. Comparable to Kingscote on restored-barn format, private estate positioning, and full-service wedding hosting.
• Lapstone Barn: Cotswolds barn wedding venue offering exclusive-use ceremonies and receptions with on-site accommodation. Directly comparable to Kingscote on barn conversion concept, regional customer base, and inclusive package structure.
• The Tithe Barn (Bolton Abbey): Yorkshire restored medieval barn venue offering exclusive-use weddings with on-site accommodation on a private estate. Comparable to Kingscote on heritage barn restoration, exclusive-hire model, and premium positioning.
• Hyde House: Cotswolds country-house wedding venue with exclusive-use grounds, ceremony options and accommodation. Comparable to Kingscote on Cotswolds location, exclusive-hire model, and integrated accommodation offering.

Broad incumbents

• Cripps & Co: Multi-venue wedding and events operator running several premium Cotswolds barn venues including Cripps Barn. Operates at greater scale than Kingscote with a portfolio of comparable venues, representing a broader competitive force in the regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kingscotebarn
• Facebookfacebook.com/Kingscotebarn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kingscote-barn-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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