Somerley
Somerley is quite simply unique. Just 90 minutes from London and 20 minutes from Bournemouth and Southampton airports with a helipad on site, you will find total privacy and seclusion in the most gracious surroundings. You and your guests will enjoy the ultimate in immaculate service provided by the experienced in house team, savour exquisite cuisine prepared by the Head Chef and imbibe fine wines in a magical setting
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistSomerley offers total privacy and with eight bedrooms available, business professionals can take over the exclusive use of the house during the week, or at weekends, to do serious business negotiations in the gracious surroundings of the State Rooms.
The in-house team will provide the most discerning guest with immaculate service, exquisite cuisine and fine wine, and total discretion. A private stately home becomes your Board Room.
The Gallery provides an exclusive venue for business conferences, seating up to 200 people theatre-style, surrounded by spectacular paintings and antique porcelain.
With the private estate spanning 7,000 acres, bespoke activity and leisure days can be tailored to your needs, including clay pigeon shooting, archery, falconry displays, quad biking and even duck herding.
Room Information
Somerley has 5 rooms. The largest, The Picture Gallery, holds up to 240 guests standing or 200 seated.
- The Picture Gallery200 theatre seated240 standing
- The Drawing Room50 seated70 standing
- The East Library20 seated30 standing
- The Dining Room80 seated100 standing
- Private Gun Room16 dining seated
Travel Information
Christchurch (about 9.4 miles away)
Getting to Somerley by public transport
In Hampshire, Somerley is about 9.4 miles from Christchurch (train).
Getting to Somerley by car
For sat nav, use the postcode BH24 3PL.
Getting to Somerley by air
The nearest major airports are Bournemouth (about 6.4 miles away) and Southampton (about 21 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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