A masterpiece of design by Ralph Dutton, 8th and last Lord Sherborne, the 5-hectare (12-acre) garden unites a formal layout with varied and informal plantings in pastel shades. There are magnificent vistas over 32 hectares (80 acres) of parkland and rolling Hampshire countryside. The house contains Ralph Dutton's fine collection of Regency furniture, Italian paintings and hardstone items.
Defying the chalky, alkaline soil and exposed setting, he brought together landscape, garden, house and collection to form a sensitive and unified whole that was very much in the 18th-century tradition, albeit on a modest scale. It is by a carefully considered marriage of modern gardening, neo-Georgian building and neo-classical furnishings that he achieved his vision of tranquillity.
The Walled Garden can only be described as intimate and impressive; a beautiful location for a wedding reception or corporate event and provides the client with privacy and splendour.
The Front vista can also provide a magnificent setting for larger numbers with equally impressive views.
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Contact Hinton Ampner directly on: 01962 771305, or visit the National Trust: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Guest Numbers: |
Dining Room: 60
Marquee: 120 |
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Menus and Prices: |
Catering prices vary depending on the menu chosen:- Informal Finger Buffets start from around £14.00 pp inc VAT. Three course seated meals start from around £33.50 pp inc VAT (inclusive of an 8% payable commission to the National Trust).
Our prices are fully inclusive of staff, linen and crockery requirements. We also include the services of one of our experienced catering managers who will be able to help with the smooth running of your reception, leaving you and your guests to enjoy the occasion. |
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Wine and Bar: |
We are able to take care of your liquor and bar requirements. Please contact us to see our current wine list or you may like to consider one of our drinks packages. Again please contact us for the latest information. Alternatively you may like to source your wine etc and if you decide on this option we can advise on quantities and provide glasses and ice etc. For this there is a glass service charge. If you decide you would like to have a cash or account bar we can provide stock and experienced bar staff to operate this for you. |
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Contact Details: |
Wise Catering, telephone 023 8043 9280, fax 0845 309 6288. Please complete our enquiry form at the top of the page, or email us on reception@wisecatering.co.uk |
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Location: |
1ml West of Bramdean and 8ml East of Winchester, just outside Petersfield, Hampshire. |
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