Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa

Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa is a manor house hotel in the village of Brockenhurst, in the New Forest. The main building dates from the nineteenth century and incorporates an older house, and the grounds include a large cedar tree that anchors many wedding photographs.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Careys Manor is a strong fit for couples who want a hotel that can handle the ceremony, the meal, the party and the stay in one place. A choice of ceremony rooms lets you pick a setting that matches your style, from a garden pavilion to an oak-beamed lounge. Because the hotel has its own rooms, spa and kitchen, you and your guests can relax together over a full weekend.

Ceremonies

The Cedar Garden is an outdoor space with an oak pavilion, suitable for up to 100 guests. Indoors, the Cedar Suite has French doors to a private terrace and also takes up to 100. The Lounge, in the older part of the house, has oak beams and an inglenook fireplace and takes up to 60. The Beech Room is the smallest option, for up to 50.

Receptions and food

The wedding breakfast is served in the Manor Suite for up to 100 guests, and the Cedar Suite hosts the evening party for up to 150. The hotel caters in house. Options include a three-course meal, a barbecue or an afternoon tea, using locally sourced ingredients. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free menus are available, and bespoke menus can be arranged. The bars are licensed until 11pm.

Staying

There are 77 rooms and suites, from Manor Rooms to Garden Rooms, and some have interconnecting doors. The Four Poster Manor Suite is the bridal suite. Discounted guest rates are available within wedding packages. The SenSpa on site is useful for a treatment day before the wedding.

Getting there and the area

Brockenhurst has its own railway station, with direct services towards Southampton and Bournemouth. The village is surrounded by open forest where ponies and deer roam, so guests often arrive early to walk. Lymington and the Solent coast are a short drive away.

Good to know

• Ceremony spaces take between 50 and 100 guests.
• Evening receptions take up to 150 guests.
• Wedding packages can include accommodation and guest room rates.