If you're starting to think about or already into the planning stages of a wedding, this message from the Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu is for you!
First, as if you need telling, with its medieval history and natural beauty accessible to all, the New Forest is perfect for a wedding! Factor in the lovely village of Beaulieu itself, and you have a unique wedding backdrop.
And then, the Montagu Arms invites you to literally take over its entire hotel. Its 'exclusive use package' means exactly that: the hotel is entirely yours for your Big Day!
Read on.
Why The Montagu Arms is the Perfect Exclusive Use Venue
There is something truly timeless about the New Forest. The ancient woodland, the winding lanes, the free-roaming ponies, and that sense of quiet, unhurried beauty that seems to exist apart from the rest of the world. Whatever the season, it remains one of the most romantic and breath-taking settings in the south of England, and for couples beginning to plan their wedding, there are few places that can match it.
At The Montagu Arms Hotel, nestled in the heart of the village of Beaulieu, we have been welcoming couples for decades. Our Grade II listed hotel is steeped in history, warmth, and charm, and as one of Hampshire's most sought-after exclusive wedding venues, we believe a wedding here should feel like the most special day of your life.
Why the New Forest is the Perfect Wedding Destination
The New Forest is one of England's oldest and most beloved national parks, and Beaulieu sits at its heart. With its medieval history, open heathland, and breath-taking natural beauty, it offers couples a backdrop that simply cannot be replicated. For those seeking a hotel wedding in Hampshire with genuine character and a real sense of place, the New Forest ticks every box. Unlike generic event spaces, a wedding at The Montagu Arms is rooted in somewhere that feels real, storied, and deeply romantic.
Exclusive Use Weddings at The Montagu Arms
One of the most precious things we offer is the opportunity to take over the entire hotel for your wedding day. Our exclusive use package means the hotel is entirely yours. Every bedroom, every lounge, every corner of our beautiful English country garden. There are no strangers, no other events competing for attention, just your family, your friends, and the people you love most, held within the walls of one of the finest intimate wedding venues in Hampshire.
Exclusive use transforms your wedding into a truly immersive experience. Guests can wander between rooms, gather by the fire, spill out into the gardens, and inhabit the space as if it were their own. With 33 beautifully appointed bedrooms, your closest guests can stay the night and make a proper occasion of it, waking up together the following morning to share a leisurely breakfast in the very place where your married life began.
Our Wedding Packages
Every couple is different, which is why our wedding packages are designed with genuine flexibility and personalisation at their heart. Whether you are dreaming of an intimate gathering or a grander celebration, our dedicated wedding team will work with you to craft a day that is entirely your own.
Our award-winning restaurant, The Terrace, sits at the heart of the experience, drawing on the finest local and seasonal ingredients to create menus as memorable as the setting itself. From canapés on arrival to a show-stopping wedding breakfast, every element of your day will be considered with the care and attention to detail that defines everything we do here.
A Location Worth Travelling For
Beaulieu and the wider New Forest offer something genuinely rare: a destination that feels like a world away from everyday life, yet is easily reached from London, Southampton, and the wider south of England. Lymington and the stunning Hampshire coastline are just a short drive away, making the area an ideal base for guests who want to make a proper trip of your celebrations.
Begin Your Story at The Montagu Arms
Whether you have just got engaged or have been quietly planning for months, we would love to welcome you to The Montagu Arms to talk about your wedding. Come and walk our gardens, sit by the fire, taste our food, and let us show you why so many couples choose this special corner of the New Forest as the place where their married life begins.
Get in touch now to to talk about it!
Montagu Arms Hotel
Where here and heritage meet: discover our four star country house hotel in Hampshire.
Perched on the southeastern edge of the New Forest and nestled in the sleepy village of Beaulieu, our country house is a retreat from the everyday. It's a place where fresh flavours and undiscovered experiences await, rooted in the timeless traditions and spirit of this unique destination.
