The Italian Villa at Compton Acres

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£2,295 - £8,795 for Venue Hire
Up to 140
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Description

Winner of Best Venue 2019 in the South West & Regional Finalist 2024 with The Wedding Industry Awards and awarded Best Venue at the Dorset Wedding Supplier Awards, The Italian Villa is the only venue of its kind in the UK. Set against a divine 10 acres of manicured gardens within the renowned Compton Acres, it is the perfect setting for that magical day when you say “I do”. This exclusive wedding venue provides wedding couples with 3 floors of unrivalled elegance to lay on their dream wedding. It features a balcony overlooking the breath-taking Italian Garden to ensure that wedding photos will be truly unforgettable. When you book The Italian Villa, the multi-award winning venue becomes yours alone for the entire event. With over three floors, the grand Villa gives couples a true fairy-tale wedding venue, never having to worry about seeing “other guests at a hotel”, or have “staff attending to other matters”... When at The Italian Villa, YOU are their ONLY priority. The team’s impeccable standards ensure that the entire wedding party feel like VIPs. Along with direct access into the phenomenal Italian Garden, the Villa can cater for small, intimate wedding receptions for 65, or can provide a relaxed setting for up to 160 guests in the Medici Suite. Well-appointed with lifts to all three floors, air conditioning, built in sound systems and speakers, a stage, and audio-visual screens, The Villa’s superb facilities enable couples to theme or create the most memorable occasion.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Shannon
We'd love to welcome you to our fabulous venue. Let our team show you around your dream wedding venue - we know you'll fall in love all over again!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
25

Overview of The Italian Villa at Compton Acres

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
140
Reception Capacity
200
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Water View
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Bar

Pricing for The Italian Villa at Compton Acres

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£2,295
Maximum Price
£8,795
Venue Hire Pricing varies per day of the week & month of the year. Please note these prices are based upon 2025 pricing guides. • Exclusive hire of all 3 floors of The Italian Villa • Use of the Verona Suite for your ceremony • Designated area of the Italian Garden for your drinks reception and photographs • Use of Compton Acres Grade II listed Gardens • Personal Event Co-ordinator before the wedding day • Personal Event Manager on your wedding day • Dressed cake table with silver cake knife • Menu cards for the dining tables • All table cutlery, crockery, glassware and white table linen • Complimentary biodegradable confetti • 2 decorative easels for your table plan • Grotto LED tealights • Menu Tasting for 2 guests • Free parking for you and your guests (up to 30 spaces reserved, more spaces may be available on the day. Additional free parking in the surrounding area)
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£105
Maximum Price
£144
£105 per adult guest includes the following: 3 Course Sit-down Meal with Coffee & Tea selection, Evening Catering & Siena Drinks Package. £145 per adult guest includes the following: 3 Course Sit-down Meal with Coffee & Tea selection, Upgraded Evening Catering & Upgraded Medici Drinks Package.
What is included in this pricing:
Wine allowance per guest
Menu tasting included
Bespoke menu available
Corkage charge applicable
Minimum numbers apply
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast

Reviews for The Italian Villa at Compton Acres
(96)

Charlene & Michael Lee
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
The best day of our life!!

The Italian Villa was the perfect venue for our wedding day, the staff went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding day was stress free, organised and ran on time. It was everything we could have wished for and more, I’d highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married, thank you so much for making it so memorable and magical for us.

Cameron and Yasmin
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Couldn’t have asked for any more

The BEST wedding venue in Dorset hands down! We could not have wished for a better day, the organisation, layout, timings, attention and care from everyone was impeccable. Nothing was too much, communication was second to none and it actually turned out more glorious than we thought even though our expectations were already incredibly high. We are over the moon! Don’t give it a second thought

Madalina & Andrew
Happy couple married in July
September 2024
Excellent experience with the planning, as well as the wedding day itself. Bonus: the Compton Acres gardens (for guests, photo session)

From the beginning, it was very easy to book appointments, and we were guided through the process (venue viewing, menu options, drink options). Bianca and her team were very flexible and accommodating with our ideas (to make the day interesting for everyone - children, gourmet guests; florist and DJ set up etc) and she made sure that the day followed the schedule as planned. The Compton Acres gardens were a bonus for our guests, since they could visit them for free. And for us, because we've had our photo session there.

Lucy
Happy couple married in May
August 2024
The best day

It is no exaggeration to say that every guest loved the venue, the food and the service on the day of our wedding. Everything was so friendly, not too formal, and all of the operations staff went above and beyond. In particular the professionalism, attention to detail and clear passion for their work of Bianca, the Lead on the day was remarkable, and both my husband and I left the handover meeting the day before (as did our whole family) delighted that the day would be in such capable hands. From then to keeping everything organised for us to collect, and even before the day sorting out special wine for us, there is nothing we could have wanted more from an operational perspective. We did have a small amount of difficultly in advance in arranging our preferred serving style with the Villa, but it was quickly rectified and we were so pleased to have everything as we wanted, and to have such delicious food. We’ve been told the sausages were the best multiple people have “ever had”! Would absolutely recommend this venue.

Samantha & Sam
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
Our Wedding Day

The entire team at the Italian villa were absolutely faultless. From the moment we viewed the Villa we knew it was the perfect venue for our wedding. We used the Medici suite for our ceremony with drinks reception outside. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained allowing for some stunning photos. Our wedding co-ordinator, Shannon was incredibly friendly, helpful and made planning our wedding so much easier. Nothing is too much trouble for the team. From setting up our decorations, accommodating various dietary requirements, and making the day run smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for more. On our wedding day, everything ran like clockwork. We were able to relax and enjoy our day, knowing that Bianca was on hand and working behind the scenes so the day ran on time. We enjoyed a wonderful evening tasting our menu before the big day. The food is delicious. All our guests complimented the incredible food and drinks. The hospitality staff are all so friendly and professional. I would highly recommend the Italian Villa for your wedding venue. It is truly a wonderful location with a great team on hand to make your day perfect. To Shannon, Bianca and the entire team at the Italian Villa, Thank you all so much for your hard work before and on our wedding day. We had the most incredible day which would not have been possible without you all.

Anna & Will
Happy couple married in May
August 2023
Thank you for making our wedding the best day

We recently married at the Italian Villa and it really was the most perfect day. The weather was glorious which obviously helped, but the venue itself is stunning and could fool you in to thinking you actually are in Italy. Our guests couldnt believe how beautiful it was. Hannah and Lauren were great and always on hand to answer our questions in the lead up to the wedding and on the day Bianca and Kiki were amazing!

Mr & Mrs Ashman
Happy couple married in August
August 2023
We’ve had so many wonderful comments!

Thank you so much for hosting our wedding last weekend. We had the most amazing day and that was down to all of your hard work behind the scene! Bianca and Kiki, thank you so much for being such a calming influence and ensuring everything went so smoothly. The food was incredible, wine delicious and the venue was a stand out! We’ve had so many wonderful comments saying just what an amazing day it was! Thank you so much again, can’t wait to visit soon.

Bobbi & Adam Croney
Happy couple married in June
August 2023
Magical day!

My husband & I had the most magical day in June for our wedding here at the Italian villa, we travelled 3 hours for this venue & it was well worth it. Everything from start to finish was PERFECT - from Lauren helping planning to Bianca running the day. All our family & friends complemented on the whole day including how amazing the food was. Nothing to too much trouble and all the staff were all so lovely and helpful. Thank you to everyone for making our day so special 💕

Emma & Matthew Freeman
Happy couple married in April
August 2023
We felt as though the team were on hand to help us

My husband and I had the most amazing wedding day. Lauren, Bianca and the whole team made our experience very enjoyable and stress free. Everything was perfect from the little details to the big. Lauren communicated quickly and answered any silly question I had to put my mind at ease & Bianca set up all of our tables on the wedding day and was a perfectionist in making our dream become a reality. Our food was also exceptional and all of our guests said how fantastic it was.

Sophie & Luca Riccio
Happy couple married in August
August 2023
You are all so good at what you do!

We aren't sure where to start in expressing our thanks & gratitude to you all for making our wedding day unbelievably perfect. The whole day ran without a hitch, that was all because of your careful planning, organisation, attention to detail. We had amazing feedback on the food, the grounds, gardens & staff at the venue. A massive thanks to Lauren for showing us around the venue 18 months ago &answering our thousand questions via email ever since. Also, a hug to Bianca who was a pure angel!

Location & Contact Details for The Italian Villa at Compton Acres

Wedding Venue Address
164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7ES, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Italian Villa at Compton Acres?

A direct quote from our Events Manger "That's a hard one, we've done so many cracking weddings!" One that really stands out was an Indian Wedding where the Groom arrived on horseback! Apparently it was meant to be an Elephant... Can you even imagine! #aladdinvibes

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Make sure you are giving yourselves enough time to take everything in, your day will fly by and can be a little overwhelming! Don't rush your timings and try and get just 5 minutes alone for the two of you a few times during the day.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

One of our 2019 couples went all out and actually had a scent specially created just for there wedding day and had it pumped around the venue all day and evening. They then gave each guest a mini perfume as a favour so every time they used it afterward memories of there wedding day would come flooding back to them.

Describe The Italian Villa at Compton Acres in 5 adjectives

Exclusive, Unique, Friendly, Bright, Romantic

Where’s the best photo spot at The Italian Villa at Compton Acres?

The Japanese Gardens are totally unique and absolutely sunning. If you're feeling brave enough you can step across the stepping stones for the very best photo spot.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Italian Villa at Compton Acres?

All I'm saying is we're 15 minutes from the AFC Bournemouth football stadium...!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Rare Beef & Horseradish cream filled Yorkshire pudding always goes down a treat

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A slice of Wedding cake of course!

What is The Italian Villa at Compton Acres most unique feature?

It has to be our stunning 10 acres gardens. Your guests will have access to our landscaped gardens free of charge, not to mention the endless beauty sports for your newly married photos <3

What part of your business are you most proud of?

My team!
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