De Vere Cotswold Water Park

Located in the heart of the Cotswolds near Cirencester, De Vere Cotswold Water Park is a modern lakeside hotel and event venue set across 152 lakes within the Cotswold Water Park. Offering a more contemporary, lifestyle-led alternative to traditional country house venues, it is particularly well suited to corporate retreats, conferences and incentive events.

The venue is designed around flexibility and setting, with a collection of 15 event spaces positioned to maximise natural light and lake views. At its core is the Kingfisher Suite, a large, purpose-built conference space capable of hosting up to 400 delegates, supported by breakout rooms and informal areas that allow events to flow seamlessly.

With 328 bedrooms on-site, many with private balconies overlooking the lakes, the venue is ideal for residential events and multi-day programmes. The combination of spa facilities, outdoor activities and waterside setting makes it particularly strong for events that blend business with experience.

Key Features

• Lakeside setting within the Cotswold Water Park

• Capacity for up to 400 guests

• 15 event spaces with natural light and views

• 328 bedrooms, many with lake views

• Spa and leisure facilities on-site

• Outdoor activities and team building opportunities

• In-house catering and conference infrastructure

Spaces

Kingfisher Suite (Main Event Space) Capacity: Up to 400 theatre / ~300 dinner Best for: Conferences, presentations, large-scale events Features: Purpose-built space with flexible layout and direct access to breakout areas

Meeting & Breakout Rooms Capacity: 10–150 depending on room Best for: Workshops, training sessions, smaller meetings Features: 15 rooms supporting multi-stream event delivery

Lakeside Terrace & Outdoor Areas Capacity: Seasonal use Best for: Receptions, networking, team building Features: Direct access to lakes and outdoor space

Why choose this venue for your event?

De Vere Cotswold Water Park works because it offers more than just meeting space. The lakeside setting, modern design and extensive leisure facilities create an environment where events feel less corporate and more experiential. It is particularly strong for retreats, incentives and multi-day programmes where engagement, setting and guest experience are just as important as the event itself.