Smedmore House, one of Dorset's finest Georgian manor houses, is available for holidays, weekends, house parties, weddings and civil ceremonies as well as for corporate events, dinners, meetings, presentations and as a film location. Surrounded by countryside and spectacular sea views as far as the eye can see, Smedmore House offers a level of tranquillity and privacy hard to find elsewhere.
It sleeps 16 in 8 double bedrooms and has the marvellously warm and relaxed atmosphere of a well-loved family home. Two acres of flower gardens, orchards, and a Mediterranean garden surround this Dorset seaside escape. At the bottom of the main walled garden is a walk through woods and fields, past sphinxes, urns and obelisks, down to Kimmeridge Bay.
Kimmeridge Bay is famous for swimming, canoeing, surfing, wind-surfing and fossil hunting. It is overlooked by Clavell's Tower, the inspiration for P.D.James's murder story, The Black Tower (1975). The tower was recently relocated and restored, to prevent it falling over the cliff, and is now the Landmark Trust's most popular property.
It sleeps 16 in 8 double bedrooms and has the marvellously warm and relaxed atmosphere of a well-loved family home. Two acres of flower gardens, orchards, and a Mediterranean garden surround this Dorset seaside escape. At the bottom of the main walled garden is a walk through woods and fields, past sphinxes, urns and obelisks, down to Kimmeridge Bay.
Kimmeridge Bay is famous for swimming, canoeing, surfing, wind-surfing and fossil hunting. It is overlooked by Clavell's Tower, the inspiration for P.D.James's murder story, The Black Tower (1975). The tower was recently relocated and restored, to prevent it falling over the cliff, and is now the Landmark Trust's most popular property.
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A non-refundable deposit of one third of the total rent must be sent with the booking form.
No contract exists until we have received the full deposit and a signed booking form and we have confirmed your booking in writing.
We reserve the right to refuse a booking without reason.
The balance must be paid 30 days before the start of the letting.
If payment is not made on time we reserve the right to cancel the booking when usual cancellation terms shall apply.
All cancellations must be in writing, the booking deposit is forfeited and if cancellation is made less than 30 days before the start of the letting you remain liable for the full balance of hire.
No contract exists until we have received the full deposit and a signed booking form and we have confirmed your booking in writing.
We reserve the right to refuse a booking without reason.
The balance must be paid 30 days before the start of the letting.
If payment is not made on time we reserve the right to cancel the booking when usual cancellation terms shall apply.
All cancellations must be in writing, the booking deposit is forfeited and if cancellation is made less than 30 days before the start of the letting you remain liable for the full balance of hire.
Smedmore House is a very special, exclusive Dorset manor house for Weddings and Civil Ceremonies.
Hidden away in the Dorset countryside, among rolling hills with sweeping views to the sea, the timeless beauty and friendly atmosphere of Smedmore House helps create an unbelievably romantic, magical and memorable occasion.
Please speak to us for more information and prices.
The video below will give you a great overview of how a summer wedding looks like at Smedmore house!
Smedmore is licensed for Civil Ceremonies.
Hidden away in the Dorset countryside, among rolling hills with sweeping views to the sea, the timeless beauty and friendly atmosphere of Smedmore House helps create an unbelievably romantic, magical and memorable occasion.
Please speak to us for more information and prices.
The video below will give you a great overview of how a summer wedding looks like at Smedmore house!
Smedmore is licensed for Civil Ceremonies.
Smedmore House recommends the FOLLOWING SUPPLIERS of Marquees.
If for any reason none of them can meet your requirements, you can use a supplier not on the list but there will be an extra charge.
DP Marquees - 01258 452539 - Email DP Marquees Ltd is a well-established, reliable company offering specialist, individual advice and solutions to our clients who want a full event service with a large variety marquee styles to select from, including traditional, canvas, clearspan, Chinese Hat and Capri styles as well as having different styles of furniture available.
If for any reason none of them can meet your requirements, you can use a supplier not on the list but there will be an extra charge.
DP Marquees - 01258 452539 - Email DP Marquees Ltd is a well-established, reliable company offering specialist, individual advice and solutions to our clients who want a full event service with a large variety marquee styles to select from, including traditional, canvas, clearspan, Chinese Hat and Capri styles as well as having different styles of furniture available.
All cancellations by the hirer must be in writing and the booking deposit will be forfeited.
In the unfortunate circumstances of a cancellation, Smedmore will use reasonable endeavours to "re-sell" the date to another couple.
However, cancellation charges will be made with reference to the table below.
Smedmore shall not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations under our contract with you that is caused by events outside our reasonable control (such as serious damage to the venue, serious adverse weather conditions, a pandemic or epidemic, or interruption or failure of utility services such as electric power, gas or water).
In the unfortunate circumstances of a cancellation, Smedmore will use reasonable endeavours to "re-sell" the date to another couple.
However, cancellation charges will be made with reference to the table below.
Smedmore shall not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations under our contract with you that is caused by events outside our reasonable control (such as serious damage to the venue, serious adverse weather conditions, a pandemic or epidemic, or interruption or failure of utility services such as electric power, gas or water).
Smedmore House is featured in a new book by architectural historian Jeremy Musson and photographer Hugo Rittson Thomas entitled "Romantics and Classics."
Smedmore House is delighted to unveil the first images of the newly decorated Dining Room.
During the closure of the house in January & February, a team of master craftsmen have been working on the Dining Room.
They have picked out the intricate details of the plasterwork and panelling to give a truly wonderful result.
The Boathouse at Kimmeridge Bay: For a small extra charge, Smedmore House guests will also be able to rent a boathouse (big beach hut) on the water's edge at Kimmeridge Bay as their base for all beach activities.
Smedmore House is delighted to unveil the first images of the newly decorated Dining Room.
During the closure of the house in January & February, a team of master craftsmen have been working on the Dining Room.
They have picked out the intricate details of the plasterwork and panelling to give a truly wonderful result.
The Boathouse at Kimmeridge Bay: For a small extra charge, Smedmore House guests will also be able to rent a boathouse (big beach hut) on the water's edge at Kimmeridge Bay as their base for all beach activities.
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