P.O.A
Up to 80
10 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
shortlisted
COVID-19 Update
Our manor house is temporarily closed due to the Covid19 pandemic however we are here to answer any queries you may have - please call or email and we would be delighted to help. We hope to be able to start offering viewings very soon and are currently taking bookings for 2021 and beyond.
Late Availability
Last Minute Dates Available
10% Off
A stunning country house set in idyllic surroundings with manicured lawns and a variety of areas to celebrate your nuptials including an option for using a marquee for larger parties.
Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
80
No. of Bedrooms
10
Sleeps No. of People
20
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Venue
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
Exclusive Use
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Landscaped Gardens
Marquee Permitted
On-Site Parking
Open Flame Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Confetti Permitted
Dancefloor Available
Wedding Licence
Food and Drink
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
External Catering Permitted
In-house Catering
Full Description
Chaffeymoor Grange offers a magical and unforgettable venue for your wedding celebrations. We have no rigid formula and aim to be as flexible as possible, giving you the opportunity to create your own bespoke day.
We have 2 rooms licensed for civil marriage and partnership ceremonies. Choose from the impressive oak panelled drawing room which can hold up to 80 guests or the intimate dining room which will hold up to 40 guests. Reception drinks on the terrace overlooking the ornamental pond may be followed by a wedding breakfast for up to 45 guests in the house or up to 80 guests in a marquee on the lawns. Alternatively, an informal fork buffet or hog roast for up to 60 guests can be accommodated in the gardens and house, without the need for a marquee. Dinner may be followed by dancing to a live band or disco in the Oak Room. Please note, our licence does not allow music outside and all loud amplified music in the house must finish by midnight.
We are happy to assist with all aspects of organisation from marquee hire to recommendations for florists, bands and discos. We have several approved caterers who can provide everything from a barbecue or hog roast to a formally served wedding breakfast and you are welcome to bring all your own drinks.
The house and gardens are exclusively yours for the whole weekend, with the 10 bedrooms comfortably accommodating up to 20 close friends and family.
Pricing is based on a 3-night weekend rental from Friday afternoon to Monday morning and includes the following:
• 3 nights self catering accommodation for up to 20 adults (and 4 additional children)
• Ceremony held in the Oak Room or the Dining Room (please note, in addition, the Dorset Registration Service charges a fee of approximately £400.00)
• All furniture moving on the day of the wedding and furniture returned the day after
• You may supply all your own alcohol and we dispose of all bottles etc
• Services of a Wedding Co-ordinator on the day
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Lindsay
Congratulations! We'd love to help you celebrate your wedding - do get in touch to arrange a viewing - I'd love to hear what you really want and we will do our best to accommodate!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2007
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Reviews
(19)
Michael B
Married in December 2019
April 2020
Luxury Intimate Venue
Chaffeymoor provides the perfect luxury intimate venue, I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for that perfect wedding venue.
Lindsey was an absolute star with preparation before our big day. Thanks
Maxime & Jo
Married in July 2019
April 2020
Stunning Venue
We recently had our wedding at Chaffeymoor Grange (35 people, with 20 staying for three nights) and can't praise it enough.
- The house is spacious, clean, beautiful and tastefully decorated. The Oak room is breathtaking. The kitchen is also extremely well equipped (so much so that we were able to bake our wedding cake there, the night before!)
- The gardens too were wonderful, with lots of space to hang out and play a wide variety of games.
- By far the biggest selling point for anyone wanting to have their wedding there is the owners. Lindsay and Rik are incredibly kind, helpful, professional, and efficient. (For example, we needed to move large amounts of furniture in and out of the Oak room on several occasions during the wedding day, and it somehow happened without our ever noticing!)
The guests were also stunned by the venue and I would highly highly recommend it.
Laura & Steve
Married in November 2018
November 2019
Loved Every Minute
The most amazing wedding weekend venue! We absolutely loved getting married at chaffeymoor grange. Lindsay and Rick were so helpful in the run up and even helped us out with playing the music for the ceremony. They were so friendly and happy to give advice and recommendations which were gladly received. Our guests loved the venue and all had beautiful rooms, it was so nice that we could spend the time before and after the wedding in this beautiful house with our nearest and dearest rather than having to rush around. We spent quality time together, cooking on the Friday night and playing pool and a brunch and walk to the pub on the Sunday. It was amazing that the whole wedding could take place in one place- saved the cost and hassle of transport. We got married in the oak room which we decorated with fairy lights, champagne and photos outside in the breathtaking grounds, dinner in the dinning room and party in the oak room/ games room. The whole house is beautifully kept, well equipped, clean, spacious and the most incredible place for an intimate wedding! We had 20 guests staying over and attending the ceremony and breakfast and a further 30 cane for the party in the evening where we set up an open bar. So pleased we could get married there, we had the best day ever and loved how flexible it was- we weren’t tied in to any particular caterers or bar or anything, we got to pick everything ourselves so it was exactly what we wanted. Loved every minute, can’t say thank you enough!
Sasha & Matt
Married in August 2018
December 2018
First Class Place for a Wedding Weekend
I can only echo what others have already said.....Chaffeymoor Grange delivered exactly what we wanted for our wedding weekend. A small group of close family and friends, the house was a perfect place for our wedding. It is such a beautiful house in lovely grounds.Great for a scavenger hunt! All of the rooms are amazing and we enjoyed playing a lot of pool late into the night. We wanted an informal, intimate wedding and this was just the place for us...Lindsay and Rik were great hosts making sure we had all we needed.We had a fabulous weekend and hope to make it back to Chaffeymoor Grange again one day.....
Sasha & Matt
Married in August 2018
November 2019
Intimate Wedding
I can only echo what others have already said.....Chaffeymoor Grange delivered exactly what we wanted for our wedding weekend. A small group of close family and friends, the house was a perfect place for our wedding. It is such a beautiful house in lovely grounds.Great for a scavenger hunt! All of the rooms are amazing and we enjoyed playing a lot of pool late into the night. We wanted an informal, intimate wedding and this was just the place for us...Lindsay and Rik were great hosts making sure we had all we needed.We had a fabulous weekend and hope to make it back to Chaffeymoor Grange again one day..
Sonya & Kevin
Wedding: July 2018
December 2018
Fabulous Wedding Weekend
Spent an absolutely fantastic long weekend celebrating the wedding of Sonya & Kevin with family and friends. The website does not do this place justice. Location, ambience, facilities are second to none; with tremendous support (catering, bbq) from local businesses.
Location & Contact Details
Address
Chaffeymoor Hill, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5BY, England
Travel Notes
We are just 5 minutes from the A303 near Mere and Wincanton. 2 hours from London, 1 hour from Exeter and 1 hour from Bristol.
Nearest Town
Wincanton
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A303
Nearest Train Station
Gillingham
Nearest Airport
Bristol
FAQ
(10)
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
We've had so many lovely weddings - I couldn't pick just one!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Secure your main suppliers as early as possible and use ones that know the venue well - their experience will be invaluable in both the planning process and on the day itself.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Personal photo boards
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Romantic, exclusive, personal, impressive, stunning
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The 5 acres of gardens provide countless photo opportunities, but the boat and island on the lake are a favourite.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We've had a few celebrity guests - Zoe Ball, Yotam Ottolenghi, Bernard Cornwell to name a few!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Vegetable Tempura
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Fish & Chip Cones
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Stunning Location
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our service - we get such lovely feedback from all our brides and grooms!