Southernhay House Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Exeter, United Kingdom, hosting 16 at dinner and 50 standing. Best months: June, July, August, September.

Southernhay House Hotel

ExeterEngland, United Kingdom

Southernhay House Hotel is a historic townhouse hotel in central Exeter with 11 bedrooms sleeping up to 22 guests, roughly 17 minutes from Exeter Airport (EXT).

Guests
16 at dinner50 standing
Rooms
11 rooms, sleep 22
Cost
From £55a head
Season
Best weather Jun–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
EXTabout 17 min by car

About the venue

Southernhay House Hotel is a historic townhouse hotel in central Exeter with 11 bedrooms sleeping up to 22 guests, roughly 17 minutes from Exeter Airport (EXT).

Private dining and events are held in the venue's meeting and banquet space, seating 16 for a meal or holding up to 50 standing, with a minimum of 10 guests.

Catering is produced in-house from GBP 55 per head, inclusive of VAT, with drinks and accommodation charged separately.

Gardens and an on-site bar mean receptions can run indoors or outside, and full buyout is available from a single night for couples who want the whole place to themselves.

  • 11 bedrooms sleeping up to 22 guests across Charming, Lovely, Luxury and Apartment room types
  • Private dining from GBP 55 per head, including catering and VAT
  • Seats 16 for a seated meal or up to 50 standing, with a 10-guest minimum
  • Historic building with gardens, an on-site bar and in-house catering

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
16 guests
Standing reception
50 guests
Smallest party taken
10 guests

Staying over

Rooms
11 rooms
Sleeps
22 guests
Room types
6 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Shortest whole-property stay
1 nights
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: out of season
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: out of season
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
Best weatherGoodFairWeather does not tell you whether a date is free.
Nearest airport
EXT, 17 min by car
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The private event space seats 16 for dining and holds up to 50 standing. There is a minimum of 10 guests.
What is included in the per-head price?
Pricing starts at GBP 55 per head and includes catering and VAT. Drinks and accommodation are not included.
Do we have to book the whole hotel?
No. Buyout and exclusive use are both optional. If you do choose a buyout, the minimum stay is 1 night.
Can we have an outdoor reception?
Yes. The venue has gardens and supports both indoor and outdoor receptions, plus a bar on site.
Are children and pets allowed?
Yes, both children and pets are welcome, and the venue is accessible.

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Sources and booking notes

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From £55a head

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