Lime Wood
Lime Wood
New Forest
The verdict
Lime Wood offers the rare alchemy of New Forest enchantment and effortless luxury for weddings: ancient oaks draped in wildflowers for ceremonies, rolling lawns for feasts under the stars, and full exclusive use transforming the 33-room country house into your private forest retreat. Civil ceremonies up to 110, with Hartnett Holder cuisine and Herb House spa as seamless backdrops to multi-day revelry. Intimate yet grand, it's where old-world charm meets barefoot sophistication.
The seven-axis profile
Property profile
Composite 6.3/10Score breakdown
- Villa QualitySuite/villa product, materials, plunge pools, indoor-outdoor flow.8
- Spa DepthSpa size, treatment depth, hammams, signature programs, wellness clinic.7
- PrivacyDensity, walls, beach exclusivity. 10 = private island or villa estate.9
- Beach QualitySand, swimmability, reef, surf-free. 1–3 if no beach.5
- Family Friendly1 = strictly adults-only feel, 10 = best-in-class kids club.6
- Easy Transfer10 = airport <30 min by car. 1 = seaplane + boat or 4hr drive.6
- Loyalty ValuePoints redemption + status perks. 1 = independent, 10 = great brand value.3
Ceremony venues
Licensed indoor ceremony room
Licensed indoor ceremony room (up to 110 guests)
Ancient oak tree
wildflower-draped outdoor spot under gardens
Multi-day program
- 01
Day 1: Rehearsal dinner in Scullery; Day 2: Ceremony (oak tree), cocktails on terrace, wedding breakfast, evening dancing in bar — full estate takeover
The planning team
No dedicated in-house wedding planner documented; events team handles via events@limewood.co.uk. External planners like Pocketful of Dreams excel here for bespoke nature-led designs.
Signature designers
Tattie Rose Studio (florist)
What's included
In-house
- 33 bedrooms
- full breakfast
- lunch/dinner from Hartnett Holder & Co
- lounges/grounds/spa use
- licensed ceremonies
Bespoke
- marquee extensions
- florals/designers
- entertainment
Ready to scope a wedding here?
Tell us your dates, party size, and ceremony preferences. We come back with a private brief: lead time, hold-deposit windows, planner introductions.
Begin a wedding inquiry