Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 79)

CALIFORNIA BARN, SWANAGE 01929 425 049 | californiabarn.co.uk This coastal hotspot is ideal for outdoor lovers and free-spirited types. Just minutes from dramatic cliffs with stunning sea views across to the Isle of Wight and surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside, it’s an idyllic location for an extended celebration. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic coast it’s teeming with wildlife and natural species. With the award-winning Durlston Country Park and castle next door and other popular National Trust properties nearby, as well as Swanage town centre just a mile away, there’s plenty to do and see. The cottage garden with its sweeping views of the sea can accommodate 60 or so people for the ceremony and you can celebrate afterwards with a marquee party for up to 150 family and friends. For those looking to stay over, there’s a campsite in the meadows and the barn accommodation is due to be available later this year with space for up to 10 to 11 people and a further four to six with the adjoining studio. We love... the original old converted shepherd’s hut with views out to sea; perfect for a romantic wedding night stay. Also check out... HAPPY GLAMPERS DORSET 07711 198 548 happyglampersdorset.co.uk For a full-on festival vibe, a wedding bell tent village is a great idea. Family-run Happy Glampers Dorset supplies comfy and spacious bell tents styled and set up for guests including an extra special one for the happy couple; ideal for a romantic wedding night under the stars. stuartdudleston.com REGIONAL VENUES 27