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Best small and intimate wedding venues in Dorset

Small and intimate wedding venues in Dorset are chosen as much for how they feel as for how they look.
This page brings together a curated shortlist of the best small and intimate wedding venues in Dorset, chosen by Coco Wedding Venues for their design, setting, and the quality of the experience they offer.
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Mapperton House & Gardens
Mapperton House & Gardens
Mapperton House & Gardens
Mapperton House & Gardens
Mapperton House & Gardens
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Mapperton House & Gardens
From £9,450

Based on a weekend wedding in March. Includes 2-night venue hire and accommodation.

Undiscovered, exclusive and wildly romantic. Nestled in the rolling hills of West Dorset stands Mapperton, voted the UK's finest manor house by...
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St Audries Park
St Audries Park
St Audries Park
St Audries Park
St Audries Park
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St Audries Park
From £8,000

Based on a weekday wedding in February.

Situated within 100 acres of tranquil deer park, overlooking the rolling Quantock Hills and the Bristol Channel beyond, St Audries Park provides the...
Larmer Tree
Larmer Tree
Larmer Tree
Larmer Tree
Larmer Tree
Larmer Tree
Larmer Tree
Larmer Tree
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Larmer Tree
From £4,250

Based on a weekday wedding in November.

An award-winning exclusive-use venue offering a breathtaking blend of history, natural beauty, and relaxed luxury. Set within 11 acres of stunning...
The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary Estate
The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary Estate
The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary Estate
The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary Estate
The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary Estate
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The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary Estate
From £5,000

Based on a weekend wedding in April.

A hidden gem, The Tithe Barn at Hinton St Mary sits in the grounds of Hinton Manor. Exclusively yours for the weekend, on a dry hire basis so you can...
Came House
Came House
Came House
Came House
Came House
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Came House
From £26,000

Based on a weekend wedding in August. Includes 2-night venue hire and accommodation.

Came House is an enchanting Palladian Country House and private estate in the heart of Thomas Hardy's Dorset, ten minutes from the Jurassic coast.
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Shuttleworth
Bedfordshire
Cutty Sark
London
Rowallan Castle Estate
East Ayrshire
Delamere Manor
Cheshire, North West
Owlpen Manor
Gloucestershire, South West
Devil's Dyke Farm
East Sussex, South East
Coin Laundry
London
The Beacon
Kent, South East
The Barn on The Bay
Northumberland, North East
Inspired Structures
Nationwide
Casa Nova Estate
Spain, International
Falcon Manor
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire & Humberside
Orangery of Ostenwalde Manor
Germany, International
Bredon Manor
Gloucestershire, South West
Lainston House
Hampshire, South East
100 Barrington
London
Fazeley Studios
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salt House
Staffordshire, West Midlands
Winters Barns
Kent, South East
Cigarral de las Mercedes
Spain, International
Pynes House
Devon, South West
Rowton Castle
Shropshire, West Midlands
Pennard House
Somerset, South West
Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle
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Highcliffe Castle
From £1,225

Based on a weekday wedding in August.

Created with entertainment in mind, Highcliffe Castle has been home to a number of royal and notable guests over the years. Today, the castle allows...
Pennsylvania Castle Estate
Pennsylvania Castle Estate
Pennsylvania Castle Estate
Pennsylvania Castle Estate
Pennsylvania Castle Estate
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Pennsylvania Castle Estate
From £21,870

Based on a weekday wedding in April. Includes accommodation and 2-night venue hire.

Set on the cliffs of Dorset's dramatic coastline, complete with stunning sea views, manicured grounds and unique accommodation options, The Penn...
Sopley Lake
Sopley Lake
Sopley Lake
Sopley Lake
Sopley Lake
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Sopley Lake
From £3,995

Based on a weekend wedding in August. Includes accommodation.

Sopley Lake spans 25 acres on the edge of the New Forest, offering an exclusive and private space for marquee wedding receptions. This Dorset venue is...
The Nici
The Nici
The Nici
The Nici
The Nici
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The Nici
From £4,000

Based on a weekend wedding in June. Includes food and drink.

Welcome to THE NICI, a premier wedding destination on Bournemouth's stunning West Cliff. The hotel combines luxury, elegance, and breathtaking coastal...
Hale Park
Hale Park
Hale Park
Hale Park
Hale Park
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Hale Park
From £6,700

Based on a weekend wedding in July.

Hale Park is a dry-hire venue offering a wide choice of ceremony, dining and party options-cofE church in the gardens, several civil locations,...
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