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    Cerne Abbas Village Hall Dorchester

    Cerne Abbas Village Hall Dorchester

    Cerne Abbas Village Hall, Kettle Bridge Lane, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, DT2 7GY
    • Conference centre
    • ·160 attendees
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    Welcome to the Village Hall, opened in May 2006. It is set on the periphery of the historic village of Cerne Abbas and within sight of the Cerne Giant. The Hall consists of the Main Hall, a Meeting Room, an Activity Room and a modern, fully equipped Kitchen with an associated Dining area. In summer months, doors can be opened out onto a decked Patio and lawns. The Hall can accommodate Weddings, Conferences, Workshops, Dinners, Dances, Private Parties, Theatrical Productions, Film Shows, indoor games such as Badminton, and much more. The Main Hall and Meeting Room are fitted with modern audio visual equipment, including digital projection, and broadband wireless and network connections are available throughout the Hall. There is ample adjacent car parking. The Hall is licensed and fully DDA compliant.

    Lulworth Castle and Park

    Lulworth Castle and Park

    Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS
    • Stately home

    Set within an Estate of some 12,000 acres of rolling parkland, woods and farmland, the Castle can provide Conference Organisers with such a spectacular backdrop that the scope and diversity of events are only limited by their imagination. The highly experienced and dedicated Conference and Banqueting team will be delighted to assist in every aspect of your event. From the initial planning stage this professional team will advise and organise outside contractors for the provision of extra equipment, corporate hospitality, team building events and cuisine. Your event co-ordinator will be on hand during the event to check that every detail has been covered and the schedule runs perfectly to plan, ensuring that your event is a total success for you, your delegates and Lulworth Castle.

    Holton Lee
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    Holton Lee

    Holton Lee, East Holton, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, UK, BH16 6JN
    • Country house
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    Welcome to Holton Lee Holton Lee is set within 350 acres of diverse landscape, woodland, heathland, reedbed and meadows overlooking the shores of Poole Harbour towards the Purbeck Hills, sustaining a variety of wildlife, including some rare and nationally significant species. This setting provides a haven of tranquillity from which guests can explore the environment, their spirituality or creativity. Accommodation is offered in The Barn, Gateway Cottage, Woodland Cottage and Ashtree Cottage (with adjoining organic vegetable garden). Features of the site include: reed thatched observation hide overlooking the pond and reedbeds, Arts Pavilion with potters wheel and kiln. The Chase Manhattan observation hide is sited on the edge of Holly Coppice looking out across the reedbeds towards Lytchett Bay. The Pony Carriage Driving Centre, Dutch Barn, 4 accessible artist studios, gardens and workshops offer additional facilities. Faith House and the Farmhouse provide space for exhibitions, small conferences and meetings.

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    Stockbridge Farm Barn
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    Stockbridge Farm Barn

    Stockbridge Farm Barn, Lower Stockbridge Farm, Sherborne, Dorset, UK, DT9 6EP
    • Country house
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    Welcome to Stockbridge Farm Barn! Unlimited potential for all kinds of social functions and special events -from an idyllic wedding in this magic corner of Dorset to Medieval Banquets as well as anniversary and birthday parties and exhibitions. It is also an ideal venue for business meetings and conferences. Stockbridge Farm Barn is situated four miles south of Sherborne, with its historic abbey. It is set in the glorious Dorset countryside famous for Thomas Hardy, on a small working farm. The Barn exudes atmosphere and has changed very little from its original state hundreds of years ago. This truly spectacular building is an example of what is arguably one of the finest medieval barns to be found in England. Please contact us and our dedicated events team will ensure that your conference, business meeting or function will run smoothly.

    Summer Lodge Hotel
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    Summer Lodge Hotel

    Summer Lodge Hotel, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, UK, DT2 0JR
    • Hotel
    • ·26 attendees
    • ·200 bedrooms
    • ·1 meeting room

    Welcome to the Luxury Summer Lodge Hotel! Sample the culinary delights of the 3 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant, offering seasonal menus and the finest in wines to tempt your taste buds. Our Fine Dining Restaurant is also extremely proud to have received two highly coveted nominations in the prestigious Tatler 2005 Restaurant Awards for Best Sommelier (Eric Zwiebel) and Best Out of Town Restaurant! The American magazine, 'Wine Spectator' has again awarded Summer Lodge with a 'Best of Award of Excellence' for 2006, stating Summer Lodge has one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world. Relax with us in our Spa or by the large, indoor and heated swimming pool, take tea and croquet on the lawn or perhaps a game of tennis. For something more adventurous our friendly staff will happily organise a range of country pursuits for you. Why not find out more about the staff at the hotel in our Meet the Team section. As a proud member of Relais and Châteaux, Summer Lodge, Country House Hotel, England is the epitome of their five C's - providing Courtesy, Charm, Character, Calm and Cuisine. Summer Lodge is, quite simply, the place to be. Conferences and Business Meetings Make business a pleasure in our fully equipped Dorchester Suite located in the Courtyard House of Summer Lodge Hotel, Dorset. Suitable for private meetings, receptions, lunches and dinners, it can seat 16 people in a boardroom style as well as 26 theatre style providing an intimate environment in which to focus your attention. Opulently furnished with hand-carved wood-panelled walls and antique furniture, it proves to be an inspiring venue and also comes complete with audio visual equipment, wireless high speed Internet access, business services and any other requirements you may have. The Dorchester Suite is ideal for private dining where attentive personal service combined with exquisite menus and fine wines make for a memorable occasion. Our dedicated Events Coordinator is on hand to discuss and arrange all your requirements to ensure all goes without a hitch.

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    Electric Palace

    Electric Palace

    35 South Street Bridport Dorset, DT6 3NY
    • Unusual

    Getting married? Holding a Conference? Product launch? Here is a novel idea - Impress your guests and hire an entire cinema! Hire Bridport's stylish cinema for a large or small event. Your event is special and so is our cinema venue, which is one of the largest venues in West Dorset. The cinema contains everything you need as it has facilities for up to 400 guests and is highly suitable should you be looking for a stylish West Country location for your event. The market town of Bridport offers many attractions including a lively town centre having varied shopping, markets twice a week and many hostelries that complement the cinema's own cafe and bar. The resort of West Bay is just over a mile away with it's atmospheric harbour, beach, cliffs and wonderful coastal views.

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    The Half Moon Inn Horsington
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    The Half Moon Inn Horsington

    The Half Moon Inn, Horsington, Somerset, BA8 0EF, BA8 0EF
    • Hotel
    • ·30 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    Andrew and Philippa have owned The Half Moon Inn since 23rd August 1991 when it was reopened following a period of neglect and closure. Over the past 20 years much time and effort has been put into maintaining the fabric of the pub and turning it into a focal point of this lovely village. A skittle alley was added, the function room extended, the kitchens have been refurbished and re-equipped and in 2004-6 new letting rooms were built bringing the total to 10. Real ale is a passion and as a result we have received several CAMRA awards as well as featuring in The Good Beer Guide. The Inn has served over 1000 different beers so far and continue to source an interesting and varied range of beers for every palate.

    Eypes Mouth Country Hotel

    Eypes Mouth Country Hotel

    Eype Bridport Dorset, DT6 6AL
    • Hotel

    Set in the small Dorset village of Eype, Eype’s Mouth Country Hotel, is a family run 18 bedroom hotel. With superb sea views and only a few minutes walk to the beach, the hotel occupies a unique position on the Heritage Coastline. This stunning location provides the opportunity to walk along the Coastal Path with much to explore and observe for the keen rambler, ornithologist, anthropologist or geologist. Described as the perfect “hideaway” the hotel is set amidst peace and tranquillity which make it an excellent venue for important meetings, seminars and presentations. Conference packages can be tailored to your requirements providing an all inclusive rate or an individual tariff. Whether it is a small intimate meeting for a few, a conference for 12 or a presentation to 60, our rooms are suitable for the small or large event.

    Westland Conference and Leisure Complex

    Westland Conference and Leisure Complex

    Westbourne Close Yeovil Somerset, BA20 2DD
    • Conference centre
    • ·1700 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    The Westland Conference and Leisure Complex is conveniently positioned and centrally located between Exeter, Bristol and the Southwest corridor with easy access from all major roads. Both Bristol and Exeter international airports are only 55 minutes drive and Yeovil mainline station is 3 miles away, we also have on site car parking for over 400 vehicles. With a variety of purpose built conference and banqueting suites and with one of the largest column free flat floor rooms in the South West of the UK holding a maximum of 1100 delegates which is ideal for large conferences, Trade shows, exhibitions or banquets, to smaller more intimate rooms for 20 to 100 delegates, complete with the latest state of the art computerised sound and lighting systems. We are also able to provide a complete audio visual package incorporating the latest front and back digital projection, translation booths, full stage settings and complete secretarial services. Add to this our in-house master chef and his brigade who will produce dishes from light buffets to gourmet cuisine banquets, for any scale or budget. All helping to make the Westland Conference and Leisure Complex the premier venue in the South West of the UK.

    Yellow Stones

    Yellow Stones

    9 Kerley Road Bournemouth, BH2 5DW
    • Unusual
    • ·1 meeting room

    Yellowstones Beach House is a unique, boutique, large self catering holiday house that sleeps up to 25 people, located on a beautiful cliff top in Bournemouth offering fabulous sea views of 7 miles of golden beaches. The beach house is less than a five minute stroll from all the local attractions of Bournemouth. It is the ideal venue for family holidays, hen do’s, get togethers and special occasions – whether they be short breaks or longer holidays. The house is large and spacious, spread over four floors and has been carefully designed to provide comfort in a tasteful, yet relaxed environment. This design creates a relaxed ambience making it the perfect location for a holiday retreat. To add a special memory to your stay, why not try your hand at surfing- what better place to experience it than the award-winning Bournemouth beach?! We offer 2 hr group surf lessons at an additional cost of £20 per person with all kit provided. Please mention in your booking enquiry if you would like more details! Our NEW wood-fired hot tub and Sauna will ensure your stay is as memorable, relaxing and special as possible! This is an additional extra if you would like to rent it for the duration of your stay..ask us for details

    Trouville Hotel Bournemouth

    Trouville Hotel Bournemouth

    Priory Road Bournemouth Dorset, BH2 5DH
    • Hotel
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    Located just a few minutes stroll from the town centre, award winning beaches, Bournemouth gardens, Bournemouth Pier, BH2 and Bournemouth International Centre, our location is perfect whether you are visiting for business or pleasure. The Trouville Hotel is 3 star hotel and part of the Oceana Collection hotel group. Offering sophisticated surroundings and a dedicated, professional management team on hand at all times, the Trouville Hotel feels confident in providing top class facilities and assistance to ensure every individual event runs efficiently and to a high standard. The hotel has four dedicated suites capable of hosting events from 2 – 200 guests, offering natural daylight, air conditioning and free WiFi. Some benefit from private adjoining syndicate rooms. A range of packages are available accommodating residential or day delegates. Complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking available.

    Olive Bowl

    Olive Bowl

    Brickfields Business Park Gillingham Dorset, SP8 4PX
    • Conference centre

    The Olive Bowl is an events, conference and training centre offering quality facilities to suit your business and leisure needs. Situated in Gillingham we are on the edge of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire putting us in the heart of the Southwest. The main line train station between Exeter and Waterloo, is just a 5 minute walk. By car we are only 5 miles from the A303 (M3). Our function centre is situated on a prestigious business park with excellent parking and easy access (wheelchair friendly). We offer superb catering and full bar facilities, as well as a large conference room and smaller board room. Both with full audio and visual equipment to help you add that extra quality to your presentation, and with the addition of our excellent food, your guests will not forget their day in a hurry.

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    Finavon Hotel

    Finavon Hotel

    Finavon Forfar Angus, DD8 3QE
    • Hotel

    Our function suite, The Laird’s Loft, can seat 50 people comfortably. Tastefully decorated and retaining many of the 200 year old building’s original features, this room oozes charm, with its own bar and open log fire it is the ideal place to celebrate a special event or occasion. Our marquee is the perfect setting for weddings, parties, dances or discos. The marquee is elegantly decorated, fully insulated and heated. Our Marquee is annexed to the Laird’s Loft which hosts its own entrance, bar and toilet and disabled toilet facilities. Our Marquee can seat up to 150 guests and allows easy access to our landscaped gardens; the perfect setting for your wedding photographs. We offer a range of catering packages for weddings or parties, from finger buffets to four course meals, and believe we can find the right option for you. We are also more than happy to create a special menu, based on your own personal needs and wants.