Canford House is the perfect setting for a country house corporate event or a special occasion in Dorset. Our team has years of experience organising special events such as milestone birthdays, special anniversaries, family reunions, corporate team building events or just simply a get together.
Whatever the occasion, there’s no better place to celebrate it than at our luxury rural escape in Dorset.
Birthdays are one of those special moments in time that require celebrating and what better way than to celebrate than at your very own country house retreat in Dorset.
Let our team organise for you a birthday celebration that you will keep as one of your fondest memories. When choosing Canford House for your birthday celebrations you have options to really mark your special occasion. Whether you want a quiet getaway for you and your close friends, a mindfullness weekend or a large gathering that includes your own private chef and cocktail bar, we can arrange it.
Holidays, celebrations, weddings and family get-togethers all have one thing in common. Food, glorious food! Although Canford House is an excellent self catering venue & we have some fantastic local farm shops & markets to purchase your supplies from it is also sometimes nice to have a break from cooking! Private caterers aren’t just available for big celebrations like weddings If you’re on a big family holiday or you’re running a corporate event having a meal – or all your meals – catered is easy at Canford House! Simply let us know your needs & we can arrange it.
Our team create memorable experiences that make your event truly special! If you’re looking for somewhere to host your next business event in Dorset, Canford House will make your guests and team feel welcomed. We have a vast array of services that will make your event engaging, fun and ultimately productive.
Whether you are hosting a walking holiday, a wellness break or fitness weekend, Canford House is the perfect setting.
We have various spaces that can be used throughout the expansive 7 acres of mixed woodland and lawned areas for you to host a retreat in Dorset.
Christmas is a special time of year and an ideal opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. Instead of wondering whose house to go to this year, think about having a Christmas break in Dorset, and enjoying everyone’s company all under one roof. You can bring your own food with you or have it delivered, or better still have it catered! Canford House is lovely place for long Christmas meals with good wine and laughter, walks in the countryside or by the sea, toasted marshmallows at the fire pit, games with the kids & Christmas movies in the cinema room. Hiring Canford House at Christmas ensures you have the perfect Christmas break in Dorset.
Why not opt for a new year’s break in Dorset and hire Canford House. You and your friends or family can start the evening with a beautiful meal in. You can bring food with you or have your night catered. Then see Big Ben strike midnight in the cinema room or let off fireworks in the grounds & finish off the evening at the fire pit, swapping stories & enjoying a glass of champagne or two! A new year’s eve in Dorset is truly a magical experience.
The beautifully maintained grounds at Canford House are the ideal place to host a marquee wedding.
Whether you want a traditional white wedding under a traditional white tent, or something a bit more boho with a series of tepees, Canford House has all the space you need for the perfect marquee wedding with a fantastic drop back in Dorset.
* Reception/party capacity for 200 people
*Indoor heated swimming pool
*Pets welcome
*Exclusivity guaranteed
*Sleeps up to 22+ residential guests
*BBQ, fire pit & patios with garden chairs
Host your event at Canford House
We’ve partnered with My Event Concierge: your one-stop-shop for all your party planning.
The concierge team works with our guests to build the perfect package to complete their event; from Murder at the Mansion to Dinner Parties!
They also offer a simple payment process to book multiple suppliers for your stay.
To ensure your stay at Canford House is as enjoyable as possible we have hand selected some additions that will make your time here even more memorable. Take a look below and see what we offer so your stay here is truly unforgettable.
We have partnered with a local cocktail experience company to provide you the opportunity to enjoy family time together or with friends whilst having fun and learning new skills together. If mixing drinks isn't your thing, Cocktails and Bars can supply fully managed cocktail bars for you and your guests.
If you're planning a break but still want to remain active and increase your fitness Canford House will provide the ultimate solution. Our team of industry professionals will curate a timetable that incorporates all abilities and requirements. Ranging from bootcamp style weekends to yoga and meditation week long retreats. Every fitness break can come with in-house healthy meal plan preparartion by our private chefs to ensure
If you're a budding Ferran Adrià and want some private cooking demonstrations by our own private chefs just say the word. Our chefs can provide cooking experiences for all ages here at Canford House. Don't know your amuse bouche from your cheeseboard, no problem, we cater for all levels and abilities, the main thing is to learn and have fun.
Canford House is the perfect place to host team building or corporate events. With over 7 acres and an indoor pool, the house can accommodate up to 22 people comfortably so hosting your event here will always be successful. Our team can organise your stay so that all attendees are catered for and your time here is one that everyone remembers.
Design your Canford House experience and let the memories begin…
