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Venue Hire at Cote Lane

Venue Hire at Cote Lane

Enjoying an enviable location overlooking Durdham Down in Bristol is Cote Lane. Boasting picturesque gardens and magnificent historic buildings, Cote Lane was chosen as the perfect location for the first St Monica Trust home of rest.

Now, over 100 years later, these Grade II listed buildings offer a unique selection of rooms and areas available for hire. From the serene beauty of St Augustine’s Chapel and the spacious Oatley Hall and Stage, to our elegant Cote Café and Mezzanine, our flexible spaces are ideal for conferences, presentations, concerts or private functions.

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Phone 0781 763 2732

1. Oatley Hall and Stage

The hall is 12.5m x 14.0m (width x depth, stage to dais) and the dais is 5.0m x 8.5m.

Suitable for stage shows, group classes, presentations, conferences, parties, gatherings and private events.

Theatre Style (with central aisle): up to 185 guests

  • Includes 120 on the hall floor
  • 45 on the dais
  • 20 in the balcony

Cabaret Style: up to 161 guests

  • 12 tables with 8 chairs each on the hall floor
  • 45 on the dais
  • 20 in the balcony

Boardroom Style: up to 30 guests


Other set ups available upon request.

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Hire prices

10% discount for registered charities

£455.00 for full day hire

£235.00 for half day hire

Hourly rate available upon request

Under stage room – POA

Catering packages available (please refer to the brochure for details).

  • Full HD 1080p projection
  • Theatre-grade sound system
  • Stage speakers and stage mounted microphones
  • Wireless microphones
  • Stage lighting
  • Multiple playback options
  • Hearing loop system
  • Live-streaming capabilities
  • Raked stage

2. St Augustine’s Chapel

Suitable for concerts, presentations, commercial purposes or private events.

  • The chapel has a safely assessed seating capacity of 245 guests.
  • When accommodating individuals using wheelchairs or mobility aids, the capacity is approximately 100.

Additional seating is available on the balcony, with space for 25 to 30 chairs. While the audio experience remains clear, visibility from the balcony is limited.

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Hire price

£25 per hour for external events not involving the Trust or our residents.

  • Speakers
  • Loop system
  • Pre-set radio mics and static microphones
  • Livestream (available upon request)
  • Visual equipment - screen/projector (available upon request). Hirers will need to bring their own devices (laptop/tablet)

3. Mezzanine

Suitable for group meals, meetings, discussion groups, and breakout/refreshment areas.

Maximum of 35 guests, including 30 seated.

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Hire price

Please enquire for hire price and availability.

Catering available (please refer to the brochure for details).

  • Flip chart
  • Stand
  • Pens
  • Internet access

4. Cote Café – Dining Hall

Suitable for all dining occasions and private events, and parties.

  • 80 seated
  • 150 standing


Equipment & catering

  • Sound system available

  • Catering available (please refer to the brochure for details)


Hire price

  • Please enquire for details

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