at Moorhill House Hotel
Weddings in the New Forest
In the heart of the New Forest, where time seems to slow and traditions linger in the air, Moorhill House offers a distinguished setting for weddings of both quiet intimacy and exclusive grandeur. Whether reserving the house for a close knit celebration or hosting your guests in exclusive seclusion, this gracious country house with its refined interiors and surrounding woodland provides a setting of authenticity, elegance and ease. A truly English retreat, ready to host your most meaningful of days.
Weddings are offered as grande affairs in our Bisterne Suite with private bar and terrace, or just a small affair in our Shappen Dining Rooms.
The Bisterne Suite
Your Dedicated Venue
The Bisterne Suite is your private dedicated wedding space, complete with its own bar and room to dine, toast and dance. Set within the hotel grounds, it gives your celebration a dedicated setting with the comfort of the hotel close by. A dedicated outdoor terrace overlooking the sweeping lawn is perfect for those summer drinks receptions.
Staying Overnight
The Honeymoon
With country themed stylish bedrooms and peaceful New Forest surroundings, Moorhill House is ideal for guests staying overnight. For the newly married couple, it offers The Grande Suite or Deluxe Suites, your romantic retreat at the end of a very special day.
Tailor Made For You
The Next Step
Arrange a no obligation show-round, meet the team and begin picturing your day at Moorhill House. We’ll talk through your plans, guest numbers, food, bedrooms and how the hotel can work beautifully around your celebration.
Chefs Great British Menus
Our chefs create generous, seasonal menus inspired by Great British cooking. From elegant wedding breakfasts to relaxed evening buffets, each menu is designed to suit your day, your guests and the occasion.
Sample Wedding Breakfast Menu
Choose from a flexible mix of elevated traditional country house favourites. Select three starters, three mains, and three dessert. Your final preorder is requested one month before the event.
- Smoked Salmon Roulade, Lemon Crème Fraîche, Capers
- Chicken Liver Parfait, Red Onion Marmalade, Brioche
- Forest Mushroom Tartlet, Tarragon Cream (v)
- Heritage Tomato & Burrata Salad, Basil Oil (v)
- Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail, Bloody Mary Dressing
- Butternut Squash Soup, Toasted Seeds (v)
- Ham Hock Terrine, Piccalilli, Sourdough
- Goat’s Cheese Bon Bons, Beetroot Carpaccio (v)
- Pressed Chicken & Leek Terrine, Herb Aioli
- Pea & Mint Soup, Parmesan Croutons (v)
- Roast Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine Jus
- Lemon Thyme Chicken Supreme, Wild Mushroom Sauce
- Herb-Crusted Lamb Rump, Pea Purée, Redcurrant Jus
- Fillet of Seabass, Crushed New Potatoes, Dill Cream
- Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Apple Purée, Cider Jus
- Roast Chicken Breast, Sage Stuffing, Pan Gravy
- Wild Mushroom & Spinach Wellington, Tomato Fondue (v)
- Butternut Squash Risotto, Crispy Kale (v)
- Baked Cod Loin, Chorizo, White Bean Ragout
- Braised Featherblade of Beef, Root Vegetable Mash
- Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream
- Lemon Tart, Clotted Cream
- White Chocolate & Ginger Cheesecake
- Chocolate and Cointreau Torte, Chantilly Cream
- Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Poached Berries
- Classic Seasonal Fruits Eton Mess
- Apple & Blackberry Crumble, Custard
- Treacle Tart, Clotted Cream
Sample Fork Buffet Options
- Honey & Mustard Glazed Ham
- Coronation Chicken
- Poached Salmon, Dill & Lemon
- Potato Salad
- Tomato & Red Onion Salad
- Coleslaw
- New Potato Salad
- Dressed Mixed Leaves
- Artisan Rolls
- Moroccan Spiced Chicken
- Sticky Korean Beef Strips, Sesame & Spring Onion
- Grilled Miso Salmon, Edamame & Soy
- Feta & Pomegranate Couscous
- Charred Mediterranean Vegetables
- Lemon & Herb New Potatoes
- Wild Rocket & Balsamic Salad
- Sourdough & Flatbreads
Sample Finger Buffet Options
- Assorted Sandwiches on White & Granary ( 4 choices )
- Sausage Rolls
- Chicken Drumsticks
- Cheese & Onion Quiche (v)
- Vegetable Spring Rolls (v)
- Mini Pork Pies
- Mature Cheddar & Pineapple (v)
- Mini Sliders (Beef & Veggie)
- Chicken Satay Skewers
- Vietnamese Rolls
- Tempura Prawns
- Spinach & Feta Filo Parcels
- Chilli Cheese Nachos
- Artisan Breads & Dips
Sample Drinks Packages
- Arrival: Glass of Prosecco or Elderflower Spritz
- Meal: Half Bottle of House Wine per person (Red, White or Rose )
- Toast: Glass of Prosecco
- Arrival: Glass of Champagne or Signature Moorhill Gin & Tonic
- Meal: Half Bottle of Premium Wine per person up to value 40.00 per bottle
- Toast: Glass of Champagne or British Sparkling
Minimum numbers apply. Accommodation and optional extras quoted separately. Your Big Day can be reserved with a 1500.00 deposit. Fifty percent due 6 months prior to event , balance in full due 1 month before event.
All weddings should include the reserving of minimum 6 bedrooms ( above events suite ) , additional discounted rooms available on request.
Weddings of 50 guests or more includes complimentary Deluxe Suite for Bride and Groom.
Ceremony room priced on application from £350.00.
Ask about our exclusive hire packages to include 35 luxury bedrooms and hire of events suite.