Dorset
Smedmore House, Kimmeridge Bay, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5PG
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Weekends
£2,850 - £5,500
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Full Weeks
£6,000 - £10,000
Smedmore House is an elegant Georgian mansion on the Dorset coast, set on a private estate bordering the sea. It is perfect for large family celebrations, or special times with friends.
There are eight bedrooms in the main house, two of which are en-suite, whilst the remaining six share a variety of bath and shower rooms.
In addition, the Garden Wing may be available upon request for a further six people in three bedrooms (subject to charge).
Downstairs, you’ll find a drawing room, dining room and games room (rather charmingly known as the ‘Cedar Room’), and a large, modern kitchen.
Outside is just as lovely as inside, with romantic walled gardens, generous flower-filled beds and beautiful sea views. Guinea-fowl are often found perusing the front lawn.
Edmund’s Choice of Extraordinary Feature
“An outstanding aspect to Smedmore has to be its atmosphere of timelessness.
Sleeping arrangements
Amenities
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Catering Available
Countryside Walks
Pet Friendly
Self Catering
Stag & Hen Parties
Wedding Facilities
WiFi
Working Fireplace
Dance Floor
Gardens
Licenced Venue
Self-Catered Weddings
Wedding Catering
House Facts
Smedmore was originally built in 1610, and its distinctive Georgian bays added in 1762. Dutch furniture can be found throughout the house - inherited from the last English descendant of a general of William III, Godart van Ginkel, Earl of Athlone. The house was originally owned by the Clavell family, and the current family are direct descendants - they're Mansel by marriage.
Reviews
Gordon Mackenzie
We being the touring caravan here and love it
Julie Johnson
Amazing place . Staff always happy to help .
Lynda Essex
It has a wonderful feel, like being trapped in time. Totally unspoilt. Beautiful surroundings.
Nick Smith
We stayed at Smedmore on the 4th and 5th of September for our daughter's wedding with family and close friends. It was absolutely wonderful and a perfect location for a happy and memorable occasion. From the Friday evening meal all the way through to late on the Saturday night and Sunday morning we felt this was the most outstanding and beautiful place. Even though our numbers were severely curtailed, the intimacy and comfort of Smedmore meant that the occasion was very special indeed. A big thanks to Julie and Steph who were wonderful in ensuring such a successful wedding, one that everyone present will remember with great fondness.
Guy Lane
Nice quiet spot
Louise Thompson
We hired Smedmore House for our wedding September 2019. It was the prefect venue for us in a gorgeous setting. We hired the house for the weekend so that we could make the most of our wedding weekend. The eight bedrooms were filled with family and friends and it felt like a home from home - albeit grander!! We were very blessed with the weather and were able to have a relaxed outdoor ceremony in the most beautiful of settings in the walled garden. For our wedding breakfast w e hired a marquee for the front lawn. Julie and her team were so welcoming and friendly and were there if we needed them, otherwise they left us alone. The house and gardens plus views to the sea made a stunning backdrop for our photos by Emma Hurley. I am saving hard to come back at some point as it really is the perfect house to celebrate in with friends and family!
sylvia wright
Beautiful old house. Not grand, but very interesting.
Erlingur Gretar Einarsson
We just had the perfect wedding there. Our family stayed at the venue, too, and it just added to the magic of the whole thing. Lush garden, beautifully maintained and presented house and the facilities were first class. It was worth every penny.
Chris Ball
Fantastic venue!
Sharan Laurent
Just an amazing place to visit or rent for a few days for a wedding
Lydia Rowlands
We got married in the grounds of Smedmore Estate on the 9th September and rented the house for a 3-day weekend for all of our wedding party to stay. Julie, Charlotte and the Smedmore team were fantastic from start to finish. They had everything we needed and helped out to bring the day together while also giving us space to use the house as our own. We felt extremely comfortable and relaxed there and can’t recommend the venue enough. The grounds itself has several beautiful spots for the ceremony, there is almost unlimited space for marquees and tents, and hundreds of beautiful backdrops for photos. Even an outdoor wedding in a heavy thunderstorm couldn’t stop us having an amazing time at Smedmore.
Dan Formless
Everybody agrees it is one of the most charming houses they have ever visited. There is no place like it! Untouched countryside as far as the eye can see.
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Anna G
Could I just extend my massive thanks again, to yourself, to Eilish, to the whole Smedmore team who made planning, booking and organising the event as joyful an smooth as could be. Everything went so much better, and we had all of the help we could have hoped for before and during. I am so ... pleased we picked Smedmore as our venue and it will have many happy memories for us in years to come!
Kevin Burke
Great wedding venue! Although the weather really helped.