THE VENUE Maunsel House is one of the most romantic wedding venues in England. Owned by Sir Benjamin Slade and famous for being the ultimate ‘party house’ of Somerset the team can help you create a wedding or event truly magical and one to treasure and remember forever. Come and fall in love with what can only be described as the hidden gem of Somerset. THE SETTING Situated amongst 100 acres of stunning gardens, orchards and lakes within 2000 acres of glorious natural beauty you will find Maunsel House nestled away behind a driveway of chestnut trees where resident peacocks freely roam the grounds along with doves, geese, ducks and Shetland ponies too. CEREMONY Maunsel House is licenced for civil ceremonies. Choose from our elegant regency ballroom which seats up to 100 guests, the pretty garden bandstand, or the undercover pergola within the walled garden, alternatively you may wish to marry in our very own candlelit Saxon chapel. Being one of the oldest and smallest chapels in England it is perfect for an intimate wedding seating up to 50 guests. WEDDING BREAKFAST/RECEPTION Wedding breakfasts/receptions can be held in the regency ballroom, or if you prefer a garden style wedding you can choose to dine alfresco under the beautiful rose covered pergola within the walled garden, and as evening falls is lit with twinkling fairy lights along with the glow of our chimineas adding that extra touch of magic to an already atmospheric setting. STAY WITH US Staying at Maunsel House is a truly unique experience, with 17 bedrooms all beautifully decorated within the main house each offering individual character and charm and 5 quaint cottages allows Maunsel House to accommodate up to 66 guests making this the perfect weekend wedding venue. PLAN YOUR WEDDING With a dedicated wedding and events team you can be rest assured that every detail will be covered and cared for, beginning from the initial meeting through to the day of your wedding.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Michaela

We would like to welcome you to Maunsel House so you can check our magnificent venue out for yourself. Give us an email and we can arrange a viewing appointment for you!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2005

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

Overview of Maunsel House

Venue Type

Country House

Manor House

Dining Capacity

180

Reception Capacity

300

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Usual Access Time

10:00 AM

Usual Finish Time

12:00 AM

Late Night Extension

Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Fireworks Permitted

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti Permitted

Venue

Open Flame Permitted

Water View

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Marquee Permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

Ballroom

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Grade I/II Listed Building

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Asian Catering

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Halal Catering

Alcohol Licence

Kosher Catering

Cultural Specialists

Other

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Asian Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Maunsel House

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At

£3,495

Maximum Price

£17,995

Our packages range from day hire to weekend hire! Both packages include accommodation. The day hire option provides 17 rooms for the night of the wedding. The weekend hire provides the 17 rooms for the night before and of the wedding. It also includes 5 cottages thus sleeping 66 guests! Breakfast is included both mornings.

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Furniture included

Guest accommodation included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Day before set up available

Couple accommodation included

Reviews for Maunsel House
(16)

Wedding: January

January 2022

DO NOT BOOK

Unfortunately Maunsel House have taken the money of all couples marrying in 2022 but have shut the house down. They are not responding to phone calls, emails or letters. They have taken everyone’s money, refused a refund and couples cannot marry there. Please do not attempt to book this venue to avoid the heartbreak and disappointment we are feeling.

Chand and Shreena

Happy couple married in July

July 2021

Absolutely fantastic

I wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you for making our wedding so special and memorable. You were all absolutely fantastic and so attentive to all the small details and ensured our schedule ran to plan. The transition between different events was seamless on the day and we couldn’t have done it without your hard work. Chand and I couldn’t have asked for a better location to have our civil wedding. From the peacocks to all the beautiful grounds, our guests were truly mesmerised. Our family and friends were so impressed by the outstanding service. The team were all lovely and looked after everyone so well.

Sophie and Sam

Happy couple married in June

July 2021

We will remember forever

Thank you so much for all you did to make our wedding so wonderful. We enjoyed every second - as did our guests. The hard work and professionalism you showed was outstanding and something we are incredibly grateful for. We will remember your kindness, dedication and time forever.

Emily and Jordan

Happy couple married in June

July 2021

Thank you

THANK YOU for everything you all did for us last week. Your flexibility and helpfulness throughout the day and the morning after was so appreciated. I know we veered off-plan a little bit, and the fact that you just rolled with it with no complaint was amazing. There have been a few comments from the guests about yourselves and how wonderful you were, which is a great piece of feedback for us.

Liz and James

Happy couple married in May

May 2021

Beautiful location

Hattie, Michaela and the whole team at Maunsel House were fantastic and made our whole wedding planning experience and weekend incredibly relaxed and enjoyable. They made COVID postponements, last minute accommodation changes and the shift to an undercover, in-house catered, 15-person affair feel like the simplest matter in the world (covering for what I know was a huge amount of hard work!) Maunsel is a beautiful location and the service, food and facilities were brilliant throughout the weekend. We enjoyed every moment of planning our wedding with both Hattie and Michaela which we know from others’ experience is incredibly rare. We can’t wait to come back next year and doing it all over again with a bigger crowd!

Aggie and Aaron

Happy couple married in December

February 2021

Our wedding was amazing

Our wedding was amazing, the staff were brilliant with helping managing the Covid-19 requirements and making sure the wedding could go ahead. Brilliant staff working in a house that's got fascinating history. Thank you again for hosting and helping with the wedding.

Chrissie Marris

Happy couple married in October

December 2020

Stunning

Unique 13th century Manor House in stunning gardens

Josh and Thai

Happy couple married in November

November 2020

The most amazing day

The team at Maunsel has been absolutely brilliant from the outset from our original pre-Covid plans all the way through to our (twice) replanned mini wedding for 15. We genuinely had the most amazing day and couldn't have asked for anything better. Everything ran so smoothly, the team were wonderful both on the day and the night before. The food was absolutely gorgeous and it felt incredibly special just having our chosen few there. Despite everything going on lately it did not take away from the charm of the house and we are really glad we went through with our mini-mony. Very much looking forward to coming back in 2022 for our bigger, original reception.

Pauline and Neville Baker

Happy couple married in October

October 2020

We cannot thank you enough!

We cannot thank you enough for the most wonderful weekend we spent with you on Saturday and Sunday, The most interesting building and decor set the atmosphere, but it was yourselves and your staff that really made us feel welcome and comfortable. As we were able touch all the fabulous treasures the party got off to a very excited start. The bedrooms are unbelievably beautiful and made us feel very important and completely spoilt.

Charlotte and George

Happy couple married in June

October 2020

Somerset Wedding

Had our wedding at Maunsel House this weekend and the venue and staff could not have been better. Nothing was too much trouble and they went the extra mile to ensure the day was perfect. The setting is beautiful and the house is one of the most fascinating and interesting places around. I would 100% recommend this venue to any couple considering it as a venue for their big day.

Location & Contact Details for Maunsel House

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Maunsel Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BU, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

By Road Time Guide: From Taunton, approx. 15 minutes to Maunsel House From Bristol, approx 40 minutes to Maunsel House From M4/M5 Intersection, approx 40 minutes to Maunsel House From Exeter, approx 55 minutes to Maunsel House From Cardiff, approx 60 minutes to Maunsel House From Birmingham, approx. 140 minutes to Maunsel House From London, approx. 150 minutes to Maunsel House Come off at M5 Junction 24, follow signs towards North Petherton. Go through the village of North Petherton, past the big church on the left and just before the large playing fields on the left turn left into Newton Road towards North Newton (sign posted for Canal side Car parking & Maunsel House). Travel 1½ miles, crossing over the motorway bridge and into the village of North Newton. Pass the school and the Harvest Moon pub on your left and turn left at the brown sign to Maunsel. Do not turn off the road until you see a red and white lodge next to the large iron gates on the left. Head up the driveway and park. By Rail There is a regular service from London Paddington to Taunton mainline station. The Journey takes less than 2hrs. Maunsel House is approximately 6 miles from the station. Taxi are available at the station. By Air Exeter International Airports is 40 miles away and Bristol International Airports is only 30 miles. Helicopter landing sites are available in the grounds of Maunsel House by Prior arrangement.

Nearest Town

Taunton

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25 Junction 24

Nearest Train Station

Taunton

Nearest Airport

Bristol

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Maunsel House?

All of them.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

To make the day as personal to them as possible.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We love all the little things.

Describe Maunsel House in 5 adjectives

Majestic, Beautiful, Charming, Eccentric and Captivating

Where’s the best photo spot at Maunsel House?

Out the front of the house. You get a stunning backdrop of the 13th century mansion and depending on the season you get the beautiful colours from the flowers as well.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Maunsel House?

Not yet.

What’s your favourite canapé?

All of them.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Ice cream or chocolate- Something sweet.

What is Maunsel House most unique feature?

Everything about Maunsel is unique!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The team's work ethic in making sure we go above and beyond the couple's expectations on their wedding day!

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