Minterne House

The first time we visited Minterne House it was a miserable rainy day in January - despite the weather we knew it was perfect. The house is absolutely breathtaking and steeped in history, but still has a comforting homely feel. We took advantage of the beautiful interior and had our wedding breakfast inside. The high ceilings and double height windows made it feel beautifully open and airy. With 90 guests it felt wonderfully intimate at the same time. We took advantage of the balcony and staircase to make an entrance into our wedding breakfast, which felt incredibly unique. The reception rooms and front lawn are both perfect options for the drinks reception, so whether it’s sunny or rainy it’s utterly perfect. Along with using the main house we also had guests in Lady Jane’s Apartment and Churchill House. Both are beautifully designed (with extremely comfortable beds) and have everything you could wish for - including rather delicious biscuits! The whole team were incredibly accommodating, Lord Digby was always on hand for the duration of our stay - whether it be wifi or heating questions. Finally, our day wouldn’t have been as spectacular without the phenomenal support of Emily (Emily Rose Wedding and Events), Minterne House’s Wedding Planner. From liaising with all of our suppliers, to setting up our time plan, to answering all of our questions in the lead up she was just incredible. On the day it felt like having a friend guide us through the various moments and make sure all was on track. Everything was completely perfect and we couldn’t have wished for a better day with a better team!

A huge thank you to the team at Minterne for everything both in the lead up but also on the day It simply was everything we could hope for and more and Emily and the team's efforts were instrumental in making A & W’s special day so memorable Minterne have a unique and special offer to provide, but the team's willingness to help, assist even with the most mundane jobs really stood out. The feedback from guests has been amazing once again thank you so much

The most stunning venue and gardens this location truly is magical and we had the best wedding day here with the sun shining surrounded by stunning countryside views. The grounds are beautiful and the house is so smart it really is something special. We stayed in the flat within the house and it was so clean and spacious it had everything we needed and so handy for the big day. The bridal suite was gorgeous with even more beautiful views across the gardens and lawn felt like something from a per

I got married in October at Minterne House and it was outstanding! The house and the grounds are breathtakingly beautiful and it was the perfect setting for our Autumn wedding. Lord Digby and the wonderful staff who helped out made us feel very at home when we spent the wedding weekend there. They were all so kind and accommodating and any issues that may have cropped up, were covered and the day went so smoothly! They went above and beyond and every wish that I had for the day was granted by them, which you don’t get at a lot of venues. The accommodation on site is fantastic for guests - it was amazing having the wedding party and family on site the whole weekend. Every guest spoke about how stunning the venue was and marvelled at the incredible history of the house. Minterne House is truly one of a kind and will hold a place in my heart forever. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our day so memorable and special!

My wife and I had our wedding reception at Minterne House on August 26, 2023. The venue - Minterne House is an absolutely stunning venue, rich in both decadence and history, and was the perfect location for our wedding reception. As you meander up the drive you are instantly taken by the building and its surrounding landscape, a sentiment often repeated to us by our guests on the day, and that theme continues throughout as you explore the various rooms. We had access to the property for the we

Minterne was relatively new to the wedding industry when we booked it back in 2021 following many failed COVID-effected dates with our original venue, and so finding Minterne was a true aligning of the stars (thanks Bridebook!). I cannot express how wonderful the team are - we truly felt welcomed by Lord Digby and his team into his home as special guests. This venue is not a wedding factory - they will make you feel at home and do everything they can to make your day the best day they can. From accommodating our toddler to the most impressive breakfasts, to helping find a string quartet the day before the wedding when the original group cancelled(!), to the genuine care that the venue managers had to get it right for us. They accommodated our requests so happily and it was a relief to hear “yes” rather than “no” as we had done from our original venue. The guests all said how stunning the venue was (in fact some said it was the best they’d ever seen) and the fact that 40 of the guests could stay on the estate was just amazing. Every room received a box of chocolates and a handwritten card welcoming them - this is 5* accommodation service. We honestly feel a bond to the estate now and we hope to rent a cottage there for our first anniversary. PS there is even a pool for guests staying the morning of the wedding! Thank you thank you thank you!

We had the most magical weekend at Minterne. The venue itself is spectacular and you will struggle to find anywhere half as magical but the whole team made the day so amazing. We were all so well looked after and everyone went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves.

I came here and celebrated a friends wedding and was enchanted by the house, its owner - Lord Digby- and the team. What a special home and place to get married.

Celebrated my daughter’s wedding at the beautiful Minterne House in Cerne Abbas, Dorset. The venue is truly amazing. Accommodation was superb. The grounds stunning. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating, especially Sarah who was there from start to finish and nothing was too much to ask, and always done with a smile. They ensured the happy couple, family and friends left with a smile and many happy memories. We can’t thank you enough. I would strongly recommend anyone thinking of holding a wedding or special event to contact them. First class service. 😁

We couldn't have hoped for a better venue to celebrate our wedding than Minterne House, it was the perfect setting for our big day.