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Historic Building Description: Merley House is a fine 18th Century Georgian Manor of architectural and historical importance, located just one mile south of Wimborne. The house has four beautiful state rooms individually decorated with period features allowing you to organise your whole event within one venue.
Unlike many venues Merley House can be booked exclusively for you and your guest to enjoy.
The Drawing Room and Dining Parlour are similar in size and each incorporate enchanting ceilings and impressive fireplaces. These room are perfect for drinks receptions and buffets. The largest of the rooms, The Old Library, can accommodate a sit down meal, dancing and live music.
The spacious classical entrance hall makes for a grand impression and leads to a magnificent staircase, which is one of the best of its kind in England. Upstairs the Old Nursery is perfect for the convenience of the Bridal party or for the safe storage of personal items.
Additional details: Merley House provides many varied photography opportunities, by the elegant fireplaces, against the tall windows, or on the dramatic staircase. Outside, the house itself provides a magnificent backdrop and there is also a beautiful archway on the East side next to the pergola.
Less than 200 metres from Merley House is the Orangery Suite, situated in the original walled gardens. These beautiful landscaped gardens can be hired in addition to Merley House for further photographs or for your drinks reception. At the Orangery Suite you and your guests can indulge in several activities such as outdoor chess, croquet, short tennis or crazy golf.
Directions by car: From Poole follow A341 From London/Southampton follow A31 West From Dorchester/Blandford follow A31 East Merley House is located on Merley House Lane, which is directly off the roundabout at the junction of the A31 (Wimborne By-Pass) and the A349 (Gravel Hill). Grid Reference Lat: 50:47:07N Lon: 01:59:16W
