The Rising Sun Hotel Wedding Venue Review – A Stunning Cotswold Wedding Venue with Panoramic Views
- Ian Bennett
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
If you're searching for a wedding venue that combines breathtaking countryside scenery, warm hospitality, comfortable accommodation, and everything you need for a relaxed and memorable celebration, The Rising Sun Hotel on Cleeve Hill deserves a place on your shortlist.
Perched on the highest point in Gloucestershire and overlooking five counties, this beautiful Cotswold stone hotel offers spectacular views, elegant event spaces, experienced wedding coordinators, and the convenience of hosting your entire wedding day in one stunning location. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a larger gathering with family and friends, The Rising Sun Hotel provides a picturesque setting that feels both welcoming and timeless.
As a wedding DJ, I've been fortunate to perform at many incredible venues throughout Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Every venue has its own unique personality, and The Rising Sun Hotel stands out thanks to its incredible location, relaxed atmosphere, and commitment to making every couple's wedding day feel truly special.
A Spectacular Location on Cleeve Hill
One of the biggest attractions of The Rising Sun Hotel is undoubtedly its location.
Situated on Cleeve Hill, the highest point in Gloucestershire and throughout the Cotswolds, the hotel enjoys uninterrupted panoramic views stretching across five counties. From sunrise through to sunset, the surrounding countryside provides an ever-changing backdrop that creates an unforgettable setting for weddings throughout every season.
Whether you're arriving for a summer celebration surrounded by rolling green hills or a cosy winter wedding with dramatic skies over the landscape, the scenery adds something magical to every moment of your day.
The beautiful Cotswold stone exterior blends perfectly into its surroundings, giving couples that classic English countryside feel while still providing modern comforts throughout.
Everything You Need in One Venue
Many couples love venues where every part of the day flows naturally from one location, and The Rising Sun Hotel delivers exactly that.
As the venue is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, you can hold your ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening celebration all without travelling between locations.
This allows everyone to relax, spend more time celebrating together and enjoy the day without worrying about transport or logistics.
Everything takes place under one roof, making the experience smooth and stress-free for both couples and guests.
Beautiful Ceremony Spaces
The ceremony is one of the most emotional moments of any wedding day.
The Rising Sun Hotel offers elegant ceremony facilities for up to 75 guests, creating an intimate atmosphere where family and friends can witness your vows in comfort.
Large windows flood the room with natural daylight, creating bright, welcoming spaces that also photograph beautifully.
The combination of countryside views and natural light gives ceremonies a wonderfully relaxed and romantic feel.
A Wonderful Setting for Wedding Photography
Every couple wants photographs they'll treasure forever, and The Rising Sun Hotel provides plenty of opportunities
The surrounding countryside offers endless natural backdrops featuring:
Rolling Cotswold hills
Open countryside
Beautiful landscapes
Traditional Cotswold stone architecture
Spectacular panoramic viewpoints
Gorgeous sunsets over the hills
The elevated position means photographers can capture dramatic landscape images alongside intimate portraits, giving your wedding album incredible variety.
Wedding Breakfasts with Outstanding Views
Following your ceremony, guests can enjoy drinks while taking in the scenery before sitting down for your wedding breakfast.
The venue accommodates up to 80 seated guests, making it ideal for both smaller celebrations and medium-sized weddings.
The in-house catering team offers flexible dining options including:
Elegant seated wedding breakfasts
Relaxed buffet meals
Tailored wedding menus
Dietary requirements catered for
Having an experienced in-house catering team removes much of the stress from planning while ensuring food is freshly prepared and professionally served.
Celebrate into the Evening
As the day turns into night, The Rising Sun Hotel transforms into a fantastic venue for your evening reception.
With space for up to 100 evening guests, there's plenty of room for dancing, entertainment and celebrating with family and friends.
The venue is licensed for evening entertainment and welcomes professional wedding DJs and live bands, allowing couples to personalise the evening exactly how they imagine it.
As a wedding DJ, venues like this are always enjoyable because the celebrations feel relaxed and intimate, while still giving everyone plenty of room to enjoy themselves on the dance floor.
Whether your evening includes timeless classics, chart favourites, indie anthems or floor-filling party hits, the venue creates a fantastic atmosphere for dancing late into the evening.
Comfortable Accommodation for Everyone
One major advantage of choosing The Rising Sun Hotel is its on-site accommodation.
With 24 en-suite bedrooms, couples and guests can simply head upstairs after the celebrations rather than worrying about travelling home.
This is especially valuable for:
Family travelling long distances
Elderly relatives
Wedding party members
Guests wishing to enjoy the evening without driving
For the couple themselves, staying overnight allows the celebrations to continue into the following morning with a relaxed breakfast shared with loved ones.
Dedicated Wedding Coordination
Planning a wedding involves hundreds of decisions, so having an experienced wedding coordinator makes a tremendous difference.
The Rising Sun Hotel provides a dedicated wedding coordinator who supports couples throughout the planning process.
From your initial enquiry until the final dance, their experienced team works hard to ensure every detail runs smoothly.
Having knowledgeable professionals overseeing the day allows couples to relax and simply enjoy every moment.
Flexible Wedding Packages
Every wedding is unique, which is why flexibility matters.
The Rising Sun Hotel offers tailored wedding packages designed to suit different styles, guest numbers and budgets.
Whether you're planning a simple celebration or something more elaborate, the venue works with couples to create a day that reflects their personalities and vision.
Why Couples Love The Rising Sun Hotel
Couples consistently appreciate:
Incredible panoramic countryside views
Beautiful Cotswold location
Licensed civil ceremony venue
Dedicated wedding coordinator
Comfortable guest accommodation
Flexible wedding packages
Excellent in-house catering
Relaxed atmosphere
Stunning photography opportunities
Friendly professional staff
Everything comes together to create a venue that's both elegant and welcoming.
Wedding Entertainment at The Rising Sun Hotel
After the speeches and wedding breakfast, it's time to celebrate.
As a professional wedding DJ at Alt. Entertainments, I know how important the evening entertainment is in creating lasting memories.
From your unforgettable first dance through to a packed dance floor filled with family and friends, professional entertainment helps bring your wedding day to an exciting finish.
I provide:
Professional wedding DJ services
Elegant modern DJ setups
High-quality sound systems
Intelligent lighting
Personalised playlists
Experienced wedding hosting
Reliable, friendly service
Every wedding is tailored around your musical tastes, ensuring your celebration feels completely unique.
Final Thoughts
The Rising Sun Hotel offers everything many couples dream of in a countryside wedding venue.
Its spectacular position on Cleeve Hill, beautiful Cotswold architecture, panoramic views, experienced team, comfortable accommodation and relaxed atmosphere combine to create an unforgettable setting for your special day.
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration with family and friends, this charming Gloucestershire venue offers everything needed to create wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
If you're searching for a wedding venue that combines outstanding scenery with genuine hospitality and excellent service, The Rising Sun Hotel is certainly worth arranging a viewing.
And when you're ready to complete your celebration with professional wedding entertainment, Alt. Entertainments would be delighted to help provide the perfect soundtrack to your unforgettable day.
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