South Lodge

South Lodge is a country house hotel at Lower Beeding, near Horsham in West Sussex, set in the South Downs countryside. It is part of the Exclusive Hotels group and offers weddings in a mix of rustic and grand settings.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

South Lodge is a strong fit for couples who want a full country house experience with space to grow the day over a weekend. The venue offers spaces of different sizes, so a small ceremony and a large party can both work. It also sells stay packages for couples, which helps if you want to extend the celebration into a short break.

Ceremonies

The venue describes both rustic and grand settings of varying sizes. It does not list individual ceremony rooms or capacities on its main wedding page, so ask for the full room guide when you enquire.

Receptions and food

Couples choose their own food and drink, including a plated dinner, an evening buffet and a recovery breakfast the next morning. The venue keeps a list of recommended suppliers, for example for cakes and cars. A price and packages guide is available to download from the website.

Staying

Couples can book stay packages, including multi-night options, and the hotel has a spa and restaurants on site. The venue does not state its bedroom count on the wedding page.

Getting there and the area

South Lodge is on Brighton Road at Lower Beeding, a few miles south of Horsham and not far from the A23. Brighton, Gatwick Airport and the South Downs are all within easy reach for guests travelling in.

The venue runs wedding experience days, which let you tour the rooms and grounds and see how the house works for a celebration. If you prefer a private visit, you can phone to arrange one on a weekday, either by day or in the evening. The hotel also has a restaurant, called The Pass, which guests may like to know about when planning a rehearsal dinner or a morning after meal.

Good to know

• Showrounds can be booked online at weekends, or by phone on weekdays.
• Wedding experience days are run during the year.
• A recommended supplier list is available.