Our rating |
5 Star. |
Rental fee |
Mid-range. Abbey can be privately hired in whole or in part. |
Location |
Located in the South East region of England, in the attractive county of Hampshire within reachable distance of the city of Southampton. |
Setting |
Set within a 2000 acre estate, amidst glorious countryside alongside the banks of a river. Within the wider estate lies a charming village of thatched houses including surrounding farmland and woods. |
Activities |
Trout fishing and horse riding nearby. |
Exterior |
Originally a 12th century Augustinian priory, now converted into a Georgian private residence. |
Interior |
Elegantly decorated rooms, including an unusual drawing room with trompe l’oeil style wall paintings which look incredible. The interior also features an interesting 20th century picture collection. |
Facilities |
A licensed restaurant with a selection of menu options available, children and vegetarians catered for. Café serving a variety of lunches and teas. Kiosk for outdoor refreshments. Outdoor eating area and a picnic area. Crochet and fishing as well as guided tours can be organised. |
Receptions |
Receptions can be held in the abbey, however for large weddings the facilities in the abbey can be extended with a marquee on the lawns next to a beautiful rose garden. |
Entertainment |
Live entrainment can be arranged for the duration of the event. |
Ceremonies |
Licensed to hold civil ceremonies and symbolic ceremonies can be held here too. |
Capacity |
50 guests within the abbey and 200 guests if hiring a marquee. |
Availability |
Exclusive use for weddings on a Friday throughout the year with the option of a Saturday wedding during specific months. Unable to offer weddings during June. Lovely to visit all year round. |
The Romantic Abbey is an enchanting setting for a wedding, surrounded by sweeping manicured lawns, formal walled gardens and ancient trees.
The rose garden will simply take your breath away. An early evening stroll with the scent of over 300 varieties of roses spells romance! The grounds also feature a long avenue of limes, enormous shady plane trees and a crystal clear stream trickling through… adding a sense of peace and tranquillity to the atmosphere!
This historic house with its gorgeous surrounding creates the perfect backdrop for both interesting and spectacular wedding photographs.
