Exclusive events
venue in Dorset
Nestled in the picturesque Dorset landscape, The Italian Villa offers timeless elegance and outstanding hospitality, creating the perfect setting for your next event.
When you book The Italian Villa, the entire venue is exclusively yours. Our dedicated team is committed to making every moment unforgettable, offering attentive support from start to finish. Whether you are planning a wedding, social celebration, or corporate gathering, we will take care of every detail so you can relax and enjoy the experience.
Inside, three spacious suites await, each thoughtfully designed to suit a variety of event styles and sizes.
The Verona Suite top floor
Situated on the top floor of The Italian Villa, the Verona Suite offers a quiet and spacious room for boardroom meetings, training and presentations. With a private balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped gardens of Compton Acres, this suite provides a refreshing and inspiring atmosphere for delegates.
Designed to accommodate up to 120 delegates, the Verona Suite is equipped with audio-visual technology, ensuring seamless presentations and smooth event execution. Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi keeps your team connected, while air conditioning ensures a comfortable environment throughout the day.
The Medici Suite
ground floor
As the largest and most opulent of our three spaces, the Medici Suite offers a refined and versatile space for exclusive corporate events. Located on the ground floor, with impressive views of the Italian Gardens, this suite provides a distinguished setting for conferences, dinners, networking receptions, and award ceremonies.
Designed to accommodate up to 180 guests for seated banquets and 250 for standing receptions, the Medici Suite combines Italian charm with functionality, ensuring a seamless event experience. A stone staircase leads directly into the landscaped gardens, offering a natural extension of the space for networking and socialising in a picturesque outdoor setting.
The Siena Suite
lower ground floor
Located on the lower floor of The Italian Villa, the Siena Suite is an exclusive and versatile space, ideal for presentations, breakout sessions, private dining, or evening celebrations.
Recently refurbished, the suite features a large licensed bar and a stage, accommodating up to 220 guests in a relaxed and stylish setting. With direct access to the Italian Gardens, guests can seamlessly transition between the elegant indoor space and the stunning outdoor scenery, enhancing the overall event experience.
Catering options designed for your celebration
From beautifully presented canapés to indulgent multi-course meals, our catering is thoughtfully designed to complement the atmosphere and flow of your event. Every dish is crafted with care by our experienced in-house catering team, ensuring the food becomes a seamless and memorable part of your celebration.
We offer bespoke menus tailored to your preferences, with options ranging from elegant à la carte dining to relaxed BBQ buffets. Everything is delivered with the same dedication to quality, flavour and flawless presentation, using fresh, locally sourced produce wherever possible.
The Italian Garden and Compton Acres
The Italian Villa is set within the privately owned Compton Acres Gardens, originally created by Thomas William Simpson in 1924.
Defined by symmetry and elegant formality, the Italian Garden is centred around a striking ornamental lake, adorned with carved stone fountains and vibrant water lilies. Shoals of Koi Carp glide gracefully through the water, adding movement and colour to the serene surroundings.
This picturesque outdoor space is perfect for a refreshment break, drinks reception, BBQ celebration, or canapé event, seamlessly blending natural beauty with refined hospitality.
If you’d like to explore Compton Acres themed gardens, reduced rate garden passes can be added to your booking.
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