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Price: £3,495 – £17,995
Guests: 180
Bedrooms: 33
Deals available: 1
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Description
Description
THE VENUE
Maunsel House is one of the most romantic wedding venues in England. Owned by Sir Benjamin Slade and famous for being the ultimate ‘party house’ of Somerset the team can help you create a wedding or event truly magical and one to treasure and remember forever.
Come and fall in love with what can only be described as the hidden gem of Somerset.
THE SETTING
Situated amongst 100 acres of stunning gardens, orchards and lakes within 2000 acres of glorious natural beauty you will find Maunsel House nestled away behind a driveway of chestnut trees where resident peacocks freely roam the grounds along with doves, geese, ducks and Shetland ponies too.
CEREMONY
Maunsel House is licenced for civil ceremonies. Choose from our elegant regency ballroom which seats up to 100 guests, the pretty garden bandstand, or the undercover pergola within the walled garden, alternatively you may wish to marry in our very own candlelit Saxon chapel. Being one of the oldest and smallest chapels in England it is perfect for an intimate wedding seating up to 50 guests.
WEDDING BREAKFAST/RECEPTION
Wedding breakfasts/receptions can be held in the regency ballroom, or if you prefer a garden style wedding you can choose to dine alfresco under the beautiful rose covered pergola within the walled garden, and as evening falls is lit with twinkling fairy lights along with the glow of our chimineas adding that extra touch of magic to an already atmospheric setting.
STAY WITH US
Staying at Maunsel House is a truly unique experience, with 17 bedrooms all beautifully decorated within the main house each offering individual character and charm and 5 quaint cottages allows Maunsel House to accommodate up to 66 guests making this the perfect weekend wedding venue.
PLAN YOUR WEDDING
With a dedicated wedding and events team you can be rest assured that every detail will be covered and cared for, beginning from the initial meeting through to the day of your wedding.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Michaela
We would like to welcome you to Maunsel House so you can check our magnificent venue out for yourself. Give us an email and we can arrange a viewing appointment for you!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
Overview of Maunsel House
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
180
Reception Capacity
300
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
33
Sleeps No. of People
66
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Pricing for Maunsel House
Pricing for Maunsel House
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Guest accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Our packages range from day hire to weekend hire! Both packages include accommodation. The day hire option provides 17 rooms for the night of the wedding. The weekend hire provides the 17 rooms for the night before and of the wedding. It also includes 5 cottages thus sleeping 66 guests! Breakfast is included both mornings.
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- JJ25/01/2022DO NOT BOOKDO NOT BOOKUnfortunately Maunsel House have taken the money of all couples marrying in 2022 but have shut the house down. They are not responding to phone calls, emails or letters. They have taken everyone’s money, refused a refund and couples cannot marry there. Please do not attempt to book this venue to avoid the heartbreak and disappointment we are feeling.Unfortunately Maunsel House have taken the money of all couples marrying in 2022 but have shut the house down. They are not responding to phone calls, emails or letters. They have taken everyone’s money, refused a refund and couples cannot marry there. Please do not attempt to book this venue to avoid the heartbreak and disappointment we are feeling.
- CChand and Shreena08/07/2021Absolutely fantastic Absolutely fantasticI wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you for making our wedding so special and memorable. You were all absolutely fantastic and so attentive to all the small details and ensured our schedule ran to plan. The transition between different events was seamless on the day and we couldn’t have done it without your hard work. Chand and I couldn’t have asked for a better location to have our civil wedding. From the peacocks to all the beautiful grounds, our guests were truly mesmerised. Our family and friends were so impressed by the outstanding service. The team were all lovely and looked after everyone so well. I wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you for making our wedding so special and memorable. You were all absolutely fantastic and so attentive to all the small details and ensured our schedule ran to plan. The transition between different events was seamless on the day and we couldn’t have done it without your hard work. Chand and I couldn’t have asked for a better location to have our civil wedding. From the peacocks to all the beautiful grounds, our guests were truly mesmerised. Our family and friends were so impressed by the outstanding service. The team were all lovely and looked after everyone so well.
- SSophie and Sam08/07/2021We will remember forever We will remember foreverThank you so much for all you did to make our wedding so wonderful. We enjoyed every second - as did our guests. The hard work and professionalism you showed was outstanding and something we are incredibly grateful for. We will remember your kindness, dedication and time forever. Thank you so much for all you did to make our wedding so wonderful. We enjoyed every second - as did our guests. The hard work and professionalism you showed was outstanding and something we are incredibly grateful for. We will remember your kindness, dedication and time forever.
- EEmily and Jordan08/07/2021Thank youThank youTHANK YOU for everything you all did for us last week. Your flexibility and helpfulness throughout the day and the morning after was so appreciated. I know we veered off-plan a little bit, and the fact that you just rolled with it with no complaint was amazing. There have been a few comments from the guests about yourselves and how wonderful you were, which is a great piece of feedback for us.THANK YOU for everything you all did for us last week. Your flexibility and helpfulness throughout the day and the morning after was so appreciated. I know we veered off-plan a little bit, and the fact that you just rolled with it with no complaint was amazing. There have been a few comments from the guests about yourselves and how wonderful you were, which is a great piece of feedback for us.
- LLiz and James17/05/2021Beautiful locationBeautiful locationHattie, Michaela and the whole team at Maunsel House were fantastic and made our whole wedding planning experience and weekend incredibly relaxed and enjoyable. They made COVID postponements, last minute accommodation changes and the shift to an undercover, in-house catered, 15-person affair feel like the simplest matter in the world (covering for what I know was a huge amount of hard work!) Maunsel is a beautiful location and the service, food and facilities were brilliant throughout the weekend. We enjoyed every moment of planning our wedding with both Hattie and Michaela which we know from others’ experience is incredibly rare. We can’t wait to come back next year and doing it all over again with a bigger crowd! Hattie, Michaela and the whole team at Maunsel House were fantastic and made our whole wedding planning experience and weekend incredibly relaxed and enjoyable. They made COVID postponements, last minute accommodation changes and the shift to an undercover, in-house catered, 15-person affair feel like the simplest matter in the world (covering for what I know was a huge amount of hard work!) Maunsel is a beautiful location and the service, food and facilities were brilliant throughout the weekend. We enjoyed every moment of planning our wedding with both Hattie and Michaela which we know from others’ experience is incredibly rare. We can’t wait to come back next year and doing it all over again with a bigger crowd!
- AAggie and Aaron04/02/2021Our wedding was amazing Our wedding was amazingOur wedding was amazing, the staff were brilliant with helping managing the Covid-19 requirements and making sure the wedding could go ahead. Brilliant staff working in a house that's got fascinating history. Thank you again for hosting and helping with the wedding.Our wedding was amazing, the staff were brilliant with helping managing the Covid-19 requirements and making sure the wedding could go ahead. Brilliant staff working in a house that's got fascinating history. Thank you again for hosting and helping with the wedding.
- CChrissie Marris08/12/2020Stunning StunningUnique 13th century Manor House in stunning gardensUnique 13th century Manor House in stunning gardens
- JJosh and Thai02/11/2020The most amazing day The most amazing dayThe team at Maunsel has been absolutely brilliant from the outset from our original pre-Covid plans all the way through to our (twice) replanned mini wedding for 15. We genuinely had the most amazing day and couldn't have asked for anything better. Everything ran so smoothly, the team were wonderful both on the day and the night before. The food was absolutely gorgeous and it felt incredibly special just having our chosen few there. Despite everything going on lately it did not take away from the charm of the house and we are really glad we went through with our mini-mony. Very much looking forward to coming back in 2022 for our bigger, original reception. The team at Maunsel has been absolutely brilliant from the outset from our original pre-Covid plans all the way through to our (twice) replanned mini wedding for 15. We genuinely had the most amazing day and couldn't have asked for anything better. Everything ran so smoothly, the team were wonderful both on the day and the night before. The food was absolutely gorgeous and it felt incredibly special just having our chosen few there. Despite everything going on lately it did not take away from the charm of the house and we are really glad we went through with our mini-mony. Very much looking forward to coming back in 2022 for our bigger, original reception.
- PPauline and Neville Baker29/10/2020We cannot thank you enough!We cannot thank you enough!We cannot thank you enough for the most wonderful weekend we spent with you on Saturday and Sunday, The most interesting building and decor set the atmosphere, but it was yourselves and your staff that really made us feel welcome and comfortable. As we were able touch all the fabulous treasures the party got off to a very excited start. The bedrooms are unbelievably beautiful and made us feel very important and completely spoilt. We cannot thank you enough for the most wonderful weekend we spent with you on Saturday and Sunday, The most interesting building and decor set the atmosphere, but it was yourselves and your staff that really made us feel welcome and comfortable. As we were able touch all the fabulous treasures the party got off to a very excited start. The bedrooms are unbelievably beautiful and made us feel very important and completely spoilt.
- CCharlotte and George08/10/2020Somerset WeddingSomerset WeddingHad our wedding at Maunsel House this weekend and the venue and staff could not have been better. Nothing was too much trouble and they went the extra mile to ensure the day was perfect. The setting is beautiful and the house is one of the most fascinating and interesting places around. I would 100% recommend this venue to any couple considering it as a venue for their big day.Had our wedding at Maunsel House this weekend and the venue and staff could not have been better. Nothing was too much trouble and they went the extra mile to ensure the day was perfect. The setting is beautiful and the house is one of the most fascinating and interesting places around. I would 100% recommend this venue to any couple considering it as a venue for their big day.
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Location & Contact Details for Maunsel House
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
All of them.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
To make the day as personal to them as possible.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We love all the little things.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Majestic, Beautiful, Charming, Eccentric and Captivating
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Out the front of the house. You get a stunning backdrop of the 13th century mansion and depending on the season you get the beautiful colours from the flowers as well.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Not yet.
What’s your favourite canapé?
All of them.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Ice cream or chocolate- Something sweet.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Everything about Maunsel is unique!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The team's work ethic in making sure we go above and beyond the couple's expectations on their wedding day!
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