£2500 - £4750 for Venue Hire
Up to 100
4 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
shortlisted
Home to the Churchill & Digby's, Minterne is a private family home which is licenced for Civil Ceremonies and Wedding Receptions. On the A352 Dorchester to Sherborne road. Train links to London
Pricing & Costs
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£2,500
Maximum Price
£4,750
Exclusive use of Minterne House. Reception in the House (Dining room for Wedding Breakfast) or in a Marquee for numbers over 100. Evening party in the Trafalgar Hall or marquee.
In-house catering(price per head)
Prices Start At
£35
Maximum Price
£45
We have 4 preferred caterers, all of whom know Minterne & the standards we expect. Contact them directly for individual quotes as £35-£45 is a guide prices only and catering requirements are always a personal choice for the bridal couple.
Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
100
No. of Bedrooms
4
Sleeps No. of People
8
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
11:00 PM
Venue
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Water View
Marquee Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Food and Drink
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Fireworks Permitted
Dancefloor Available
Wedding Licence
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Full Description
Minterne caps the number of weddings it hosts to 6 a year to assure that exclusivity is maintained.
27 acres of woodland garden form a backdrop for a photographers paradise with lakes, streams, cascades and bridges a major feature.
We can cater for up to 80 guests in the house, or for larger numbers a marquee can be sited in the field opposite the house.
There are 4 ensuites, all decorated in an individual style.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Maureen
Minterne can promise you the day of your dreams. This stunning manor house nestles in the Cerne Valley with a lake and water features providing a stunning backdrop. Drinks on the East Terrace overlooking the lake is just one of several options; a house for all seasons, Minterne is an equally romantic setting for a winter wedding with log fires in the Drawing Room, Trafalgar Hall and Garden Room.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
true
No. of People In Team
3
Reviews
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Press & Awards
(2)
Press & Awards (1)
Dorset Life Magazine
Industry Awards (1)
Trip Advisor 2019
FAQ
(10)
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Bacon Buttie
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
They are all unique!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
On Eleanor's Bridge
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Weddings & Events - we excel at them!
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
One of our brides in 2016 personally engraved guests names onto glasses for their drinks.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
No
What’s your favourite canapé?
The house
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Stunning, Unique, Flexible, Friendly & Tasteful.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Make sure that you ENJOY your day - there is so much going on that you can get swept up by everything and miss those magic moments!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Crispy curried crab cakes with coriander dipping sauce