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The Italian Villa at Compton Acres
An award-winning Italian-style Villa nestled in the picturesque Dorset countryside, surrounded by exquisite gardens.
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception
Gardens, uniquely themed across 10-acres
Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
Up to 160 guests
Bespoke Menu options
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: ££ - £££
Typical Price: £15,000
Price Range: £7,000 - £25,000
Please check our website or contact us following the links for more details, we'd love to speak to you.
Per Person Price Range: £93 - £148
Hire Price Range: £2,295 - £8,795
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 180
Guest Capacity (min/max): 65 / 250
Guests for sit down meal: 65 - 180
About The Italian Villa at Compton Acres
At The Italian Villa, we’re proud to be recognised as the Best Venue of 2019 and Highly Commended for Venue 2024 in the South West with The Wedding Industry Awards. We are the only venue of our kind in the UK, nestled within 10 acres of beautifully manicured gardens at Compton Acres, we provide the perfect backdrop for your "I do" moment. Whether you're planning an intimate reception for 65 or a celebration for up to 160 guests, we have the perfect space for your needs.
Our exclusive venue offers three floors of elegant space, all dedicated to your dream wedding. The Villa’s stunning balcony, overlooking the breath-taking Italian Garden, provides the ideal location for unforgettable wedding photos.
When you choose The Italian Villa, the venue becomes exclusively yours. Our multi-award-winning space allows you to experience a true fairy-tale wedding, free from the distractions of other guests or events. From the moment you arrive, you and your guests are our top priority, with our team dedicated to ensuring your day is flawless and memorable.
The Villa features air conditioning, lifts to all three floors, built-in sound systems, offering everything you need to bring your vision to life and create an unforgettable wedding day.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only
Venue Setting
Countryside
Waterside
Town
Coastal
Woodland
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Dog friendly
Walled Garden
Good Disabled Access
Venue Type
Exclusive use
Country House
Unique & Unusual
Outdoor / Garden
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Asian
Buffet
Vegan
Contact & Location
The Italian Villa at Compton Acres
The Italian Villa at Compton Acres, 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, BH13 7ES, Dorset, United Kingdom
FAQs
The Italian Villa building is exclusively reserved for you and your guests on the wedding day. All 3 floors are yours!
Yes. You can either get married in our Verona Suite, Medici Suite or outside in our beautiful Italian Garden.
Yes you can, in our stunning Italian Garden.
Yes - we can offer a corkage package should you prefer to provide your own drinks for the drinks reception & wedding breakfast.
No. We have fabulous in-house caterers to provide your delicious wedding meals.
As standard, the Siena Bar closes at midnight and your DJ or Band must stop at this point.
Yes. We recommend a particular fireworks company who provide low noise and low debris firework displays.
We provide dried rose petals for the confetti throw.
No accommodation onsite, but we recommend lots of lovely places to say nearby.
Yes - please refer to our recommended suppliers list on our Italian Villa home page.
You will have access from 10am on the day of your wedding.
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