Minstead Lodge

from £1,200

Nestled in the heart of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, the estate of Minstead Lodge offers a magical and elegant woodland retreat for a charming country house wedding.

Overview

Pricing

from £1,200 to £8,500

Three stunning rooms available for exclusive use can accommodate up to 75 guests.
Access to the terrace and outdoor marquee site
The grand staircase and grounds, including a beautiful Japanese garden, can be used for photo opportunities.
Couples can set up and decorate the day before the event to add their personal touches.
While Minstead Lodge do not provide catering services, they have an on-site kitchen and can offer recommendations for local suppliers or work alongside your chosen caterers.
They also offer a variety of drinks packages and wedding favours to choose from, as well as garden games, local donkeys and alpacas at an additional cost.

For a personal quote please contact the venue and mention Coco

Need To Know

Ceremony Capacity : 75
Dinner Capacity : 75
Standing Capacity : 75
Licensed For Marriage : Yes
Catering : Couple's Choice
Bar : In-house
Accommodation : No
Child Friendly : Yes
Pets Welcome : Yes
Licensed Until : 11.30pm
Exclusivity : Yes
Disabled Facilities : Yes

Contact Details

Minstead Lodge

Seaman's Lane
Minstead
SO43 7FT

Website: www.minsteadtrust.org.uk

Telephone: 023 8066 7683

Email: weddings@minsteadtrust.org.uk

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About

The Setting

Tucked away in the heart of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, Minstead Lodge Estate provides an enchanting woodland haven for a country house wedding.

This charming venue, located on the outskirts of Minstead Village, is surrounded by the natural beauty of Lyndhurst, offering couples a tranquil space for their special day. The estate, belonging to Minstead Trust, a local charity supporting over 300 people with learning difficulties, adds an extra layer of meaning to your celebration, contributing to the well-being of vulnerable individuals and fostering a sense of community.

The Vibe

Originally built around 1832, Minstead Lodge is steeped in history and character. The venue features beautiful rooms with oak-panelled walls and captivating views over the grounds. The Long Hall, adorned with an oak fireplace for a winter log fire, leads to the South Terrace-an ideal spot for a refreshing drinks reception before the wedding breakfast. Intimate gatherings find solace in two bay-windowed reception rooms, versatile for ceremonies, receptions, or additional lounge/bar areas. The lush gardens offer outdoor ceremony options, from the veranda to the middle terrace. At the same time, the Blade Garden accommodates celebrations with the Lodge and a marquee, providing flexibility to tailor your special day.

As the celebration unfolds, Minstead Lodge offers a variety of spaces for the wedding breakfast. Guests can take their seats in glorious rooms or within a chosen marquee if preferred. The chosen caterers take forth a delicious meal against the backdrop of carefully selected music, marking the culmination of your meticulously planned day. Opting for the drinks package adds a sparkling touch, with prosecco toasting the happy couple (or sparkling elderflower for non-alcoholic preferences). The festivities transition seamlessly to the Long Hall, where chosen entertainment sets the stage for dancing until 11pm. The day gracefully concludes at 11:30pm, with pre-ordered taxis ensuring your guests find their way home safely, wrapping up a day filled with love, joy, and cherished memories.

Testimonials

Minstead Lodge is a beautiful venue – only a short hop from major routes, but you instantly feel like you are in the peaceful heart of the New Forest.

Claire S.

What a dream venue for our wedding. Having looked at over 30 venues in the area and finding all lacked facilities, were a bit more generic, or knew people who had married there, we stumbled along Minstead Lodge. The lodge itself has such charm and character I knew instantly it was the place for us.

We had exclusive use of the lodge, meaning our reception felt completely private and intimate. Along with the help of the lovely team at the lodge, we were able to completely personalise our whole day and decorate it.

We chose the bar company, caterers, the DJ, and everything. Although this requires more organisation, it made our wedding completely individual. Lois was so supportive during the planning stages that I didn’t have to worry about it all coming together. Small touches like getting access to set up the day before, setting the rooms up, and using the rooms exactly as we wanted are things you cannot get from another venue.

The look and grounds of the lodge are second to none; we had a wealth of choice for photos, and our guests couldn’t believe they had not heard of the venue when it was so beautiful.

Both Lois & Kim were such a pleasure to deal with and particularly supportive on the wedding day. We had rain, and I felt pretty anxious when I arrived at the venue; after seeing them both, I was put completely at ease and felt pure joy. I cannot thank them enough for being so attentive & helpful throughout the whole process.

Above anything else, we completely fell in love with the idea our money was going to charity to help a fantastic cause.

Bride Kate

It is an absolutely beautiful venue; we couldn’t fault it! The staff are amazing at helping your vision come together and is stunning for photos.

Bride Taylor

The Team at the Lodge created such a special, memorable day at such a difficult time. I cannot recommend this venue highly enough… we will be back.

Nell G.

We are delighted to support the incredible Minstead Trust and so pleased to say our very special July wedding day was exactly as we wanted it to be and more! Made so amazing, having been looked after by the lovely team at Minstead Trust – from Church and our arrival at Minstead Lodge, fabulous bubbly on the to be met with the most gorgeous sunny grounds, then the excellent and quite delicious afternoon tea served so exquisitely in such wonderful surroundings. Thank you, everyone, for making our very special day especially perfect.

Bride Janey

We had our wedding in November, and although it was a miserable rainy day, the lodge and the gardens looked absolutely stunning! From the moment we first booked the lodge, Lois was on hand to arrange everything, always keeping us informed of what we needed to do! I couldn’t fault her or any of the staff! The day ran very smoothly, allowing us to enjoy every moment with our friends and family. The photo opportunities are endless in every part of the lodge and the grounds.

Minstead lodge really is a hidden treasure within the New Forest. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it! I couldn’t recommend it enough!

Bride Jennie