# The Springhead Trust, Shaftesbury, Dorset Large venue in special setting for wedding ceremonies and celebrations with accommodation for 47 near Shaftesbury ## At a Glance - Sleeps 10 - 47 - 12 bedrooms - Dining for 60 - Venue capacity 120 ## Images - Total images stored: 17 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/03-Reception 03-001rs.jpg - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/09-DSC_0064rs.jpg - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Mark_&Sue_412.jpg - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/P1030178.jpg - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_3661.jpg - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/P1010171(1).jpg - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Friday_Set-up_21(1).jpg - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_0893_0.jpg - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/venue 1.jpg - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/1-P1040809.jpg - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/2-P1040805.jpg - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/12-IMG_0210-001rs.jpg - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/11-IMG_0214-001rs.jpg - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/13-IMG_0218rs.jpg - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_0046rs_0.jpg - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/4-Springhead Gounds Front Pre thatch_1.jpg - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/IMG_0200rs_3.jpg ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Situated in one of Dorset’s most picturesque locations Springhead’s 18th Century Grade II listed Mill and Lakeside Gardens are set in a stunning 7 acre estate at the foot of the outstandingly beautiful Fontmell Down. Springhead offers a truly magical place for an intimate wedding of up to 60 guests inside and 120 in a marquee on the lakeside lawn, which can include a civil marriage ceremony, blessing or vow renewal. Unlike other venues, Springhead is exclusively yours to enjoy for a weekend, allowing you to decorate the rooms and prepare for your very special day in a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. The rooms are a blank canvas for you to create your perfect wedding. Depending on availability, it is also possible to hire the venue for just the day. The spectacular setting includes a splendid lake, a fusion on floral borders, wooden bridges over fresh water springs and an antique Italian rotunda with a grass amphitheatre. This provides the perfect romantic and unique backdrop for those once-in-a-lifetime photographs. The beautiful gardens are featured in the book “1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die”. Within the Mill there is a delightful and versatile Garden Room where you can do anything from relaxing with your guests to holding the ceremony itself; an expansive Mill Room which overlooks the lake and gardens and is perfect for a sit-down meal or buffet for 60 people; a separate room for dancing downstairs; a bridal retreat suite and full kitchen facilities. A weekend wedding at Springhead includes exclusive use of the spectacular gardens and the entire Mill Building facilities including kitchen and equipment, wedding crockery and cutlery, tables and chairs; accommodation for up to 37 people, and private parking facilities. There is also the option to hire the Historic House which sleeps a maximum of 10 further people. Day hire also available. ## Additional Features - Marquee Facilities - Civil Licence ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** By arrangement - please enquire. - **Accessibility:** Accessible wheelchair access to the gardens. The Mill bedroom is accessible to wheelchair users and has an accessible en suite. - **Hot Tub:** None. - **WiFi:** Free WiFi. - **Kitchen:** Large professional kitchen, fully equipped to cater for up to 60. - **Dining Room:** A spacious dining area adjacent to the kitchen seats about 40; the larger Mill room upstairs seats up to 60 and is ideal for celebrations. - **Sitting Room:** Two large reception rooms on the first floor of the historic Mill overlook the lake and gardens. The House has a further sitting room. - **TV and Music Facilities:** None available. - **Bedrooms:** The dormitories sleep up to 37 in a mix of bunkbeds and single beds. The historic house has 4 bedrooms, sleeping up to a further 10 people. - **Linen:** Linen is provided but you will need to bring your own towels and toiletries. - **Bathrooms:** The dormitories all have shower rooms and toilets. The Mill toilets include an accessible toilet with baby change facilities. - **Outdoor:** Seven acres of grounds including lakeside gardens, orchard and picnic tables. Designated fire pit area can be set up on request. - **Parking:** Private car park for 40 cars. - **Smoking:** No smoking or vaping please. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - Prices on request.  ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/springhead-trust-shaftesbury-dorset/weddings#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South West England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-west-england) > [Dorset](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/dorset) > [Shaftesbury](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/shaftesbury) ### Address Address: Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0NU, GB Latitude: 50.951343879881 Longitude: -2.1819019317627 ### About The Area Springhead is located in the quintessential Dorset village of Fontmell Magna, approximately 4 miles south of the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** 4 miles Shaftesbury. - **Shop:** 0.5 mile to local shop, 4 miles to supermarket, nearest organic farm shop 3 miles. - **Food and Drink:** Nearest Bistro Pub - The Fontmell, Fontmell Magna 0.5 mile.Nearest Family Pub The Cricketers, Iwerne Courtney 3 miles. - **Airport:** Bournemouth International approx 25 miles, takes 1 hour. - **Train:** Gillingham approx 6 miles, takes 25 minutes. - **Bus:** 0.5 mile. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Joanna Poole - Phone: +44 (0)1747 811 853 - Email: info@springheadtrust.org.uk - Website: https://www.springheadtrust.org.uk