Careys Manor offers a broad and highly flexible range of private dining options, making it a strong choice for everything from intimate celebrations to large-scale corporate dinners in the New Forest. With multiple spaces available across the manor and its restaurants, private dining here can be tailored precisely to the size, style and tone of your event.
For larger private dinners, the Cedar Suite provides an elegant setting with capacity for up to 90 guests seated. Ornate windows flood the room with natural light, while French doors open onto a secluded terrace, allowing events to flow outdoors during warmer months. The Manor Suite is the largest option, accommodating up to 100 guests for seated dining and overlooking private gardens, which lends itself well to summer celebrations and relaxed barbecue-style private dinners. This suite can also be divided into smaller spaces, including Azalea, Conifer and Bracken, each separated by soundproof partitions to allow for simultaneous private events.
Smaller gatherings are equally well catered for. The Heather Room seats up to 20 guests and is ideal for intimate celebrations, while the adjoining Mulberry Room offers space for up to 70 guests. These rooms can be hired individually or combined, offering additional flexibility for growing guest lists. The Beech Room, seating up to 50, provides a lighter, contemporary backdrop with natural textures and botanical artwork inspired by the surrounding forest.
For restaurant-led private dining, guests can reserve exclusive spaces within Careys Manor’s in-house restaurants. Le Blaireau offers a 12-seat private dining room with a distinctly French feel, while Zen Garden provides a serene Thai dining space for 12 overlooking the spa. Across all options, menus can be tailored to suit formal sit-down dinners or more relaxed group dining, ensuring every private event feels considered and enjoyable.