Whispering Pines: The Woodland Sanctuary

Set within the secluded embrace of the Doonwood Estate and bookable as additional guest accommodation for Doonwood Hall (or as a separate venue booking for a more rustic experience), Whispering Pines is more contemporary lodge designed for effortless celebrations and extended stays. Combining high-capacity accommodation with versatile social spaces, it offers a  "home-from-home" atmosphere where your closest friends and family can gather, relax, and celebrate in total privacy.

Whispering Pines ensures that your guests experience the height of comfort, offering a retreat that feels both expansive and intimate.

• The Sleeping Quarters: Featuring 14  en-suite bedrooms, the lodge comfortably sleeps 30 guests, ensuring everyone has their own space to prepare for the big day.
• Reception Hallway: Ideal for drinks receptions.
• Heart of the Home: A fully equipped kitchen and a spacious lounge offer the perfect settings for lounging and gatherings.
• Wellness Facilities: Keep the energy high with access to the private in-house gym, ideal for a morning workout before the festivities begin.  

The crowning jewel of Whispering Pines is the expansive Events Room, a 100 square metre "blank canvas" space designed to adapt to different types of groups; weddings, hen parties, family holidays. 

• Ceremonies: A light-filled, romantic setting to exchange your vows surrounded by forest views.  Dark walnut herringbone floors, crisp white walls, black chandeliers and fairy lights. 
• Entertainment: The perfect hub for a high-tech gaming zone or a peaceful morning yoga session.
• Dining: A fabulous space to get together with the friends and family.  An additional kitchen enables cooking to be done nearby.

The Events Room opens directly onto a spacious decking area. Overlooking the lush, tranquil woodland to the rear of the property, the deck is the ultimate spot for quiet drinks, golden-hour photography, or simply breathing in the fresh forest air.

Whispering Pines offers the rare opportunity to keep your wedding party together under one roof, providing a seamless blend of ceremony, celebration, and serenity.

More photos to follow in Spring.