If you’ve been researching wedding venues on the Bellarine Peninsula, Campbell Point House has almost certainly come up. Set on 37 private acres along the shores of Lake Connewarre, this waterfront estate is one of Victoria’s most exclusive wedding destinations — a private mansion, not a function centre, hired out to one couple at a time.
I’ve visited Campbell Point House in person and met the owner, and I’m proud to be one of their recommended wedding photographers. So this isn’t a guide pieced together from a brochure — it’s written from firsthand experience of the property, and everything below reflects what I’ve actually seen and been told on the grounds.
This guide covers everything you need to know before booking Campbell Point House: the wedding packages, the accommodation options, what the estate is really like to plan a day around, and the practical details worth knowing before you enquire.
Where Is Campbell Point House?
Campbell Point House is located at 199 Matthews Road, Leopold, on the Bellarine Peninsula, just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne. The estate sits directly on Lake Connewarre, surrounded by manicured gardens, and is completely private — you can’t view the property or grounds from any public street, so a visit has to be arranged by appointment.
A Private Estate, Not a Wedding Venue
Campbell Point House describes itself as a luxury boutique hotel and private waterfront estate, available for group accommodation, private events, weddings and photoshoots — it also opens for dinner and high tea on select weekends. Because it operates by appointment only, with access via a security code, and hosts one wedding or event at a time, the experience feels closer to hiring out someone’s private estate than booking a traditional reception centre.
A few operational details worth knowing upfront:
- The property does not admit children under 10, unless it’s booked out exclusively.
- It’s not a self-catering property — all meals are prepared and served by the in-house restaurant under its food and liquor licences, and none of the suites have their own food preparation facilities.
- Campbell Point House closes each July for a scheduled winter break and maintenance, so keep that in mind if you’re looking at a mid-year date.
The Wedding Packages
Campbell Point House offers three wedding packages, and they can also be combined or tailored to suit your guest numbers:
Diamond Package
- Complete buy-out of the hotel, accommodating up to 28 guests overnight across all 8 suites
- Onsite wedding ceremony and reception
- Use of the Lake Suite and Pavilion, or the Mansion Mezzanine, for bridal party preparations
- Option to book for the wedding night only, or the night before and night of the wedding
Platinum Package
- Hire of the 5 suites in the main mansion, accommodating up to 10 guests overnight
- Onsite wedding ceremony and reception
- Use of the Lake Suite and Pavilion, or the Mansion Mezzanine, for bridal party preparations
- Option to book for the wedding night only, or the night before and night of the wedding
Gold Package
- Exclusive hire of the venue space for your wedding day only, with no overnight accommodation included
- Onsite wedding ceremony and reception
- Use of the Lake Suite and Pavilion for bridal party preparations
Campbell Point House can accommodate weddings of up to 100 guests, and the team can tailor accommodation for wedding parties of between 10 and 28 staying guests. Detailed pricing isn’t published online — you’ll need to enquire directly for a wedding brochure and price list.
Where You’ll Stay: The Suites
Campbell Point House has just 8 suites in total, each with its own private en-suite. Here’s what’s on offer:
- Master Suite — takes up the entire second floor of the mansion, with a king bed, private en-suite, couch, and daily breakfast included.
- Mansion Suites — located on the first floor of the mansion, each with a king bed, private en-suite, Foxtel/Sky Channels, and daily breakfast.
- The Lake Suite — the most private of the accommodation options, with three king bedrooms, one bathroom with a marble bath, uninterrupted views across Lake Connewarre, and a large lounge area. It’s only available when the property is booked exclusively.
- The Stables Suite and The Cottage Suite — additional suites on the property rounding out the full eight-suite, 28-guest capacity.
For weddings, the Lake Suite and the Pavilion (or Mansion Mezzanine) are specifically set aside for bridal party preparations, separate from general guest accommodation.
What to Know Before You Book
A few practical points worth flagging before you enquire:
- This is a private, appointment-only estate — you’ll need to book a tour rather than drop by, and access is via security code once you’re a confirmed guest.
- Full pricing comes via enquiry — fill out the wedding enquiry form on their site with your proposed date, estimated guest numbers, and whether you’re after an accommodation package, and the team sends through a brochure and price list.
- Multi-day bookings make the most of the estate — because the Diamond and Platinum packages include overnight stays, a Friday-through-Sunday format lets you make use of the pool, gardens and lake views well beyond the ceremony itself.
- July is a closure month — the estate shuts for winter break and maintenance, so it’s worth checking availability early if you’re eyeing a date around then.
A Note on Photographing Campbell Point House
For couples planning their day around photos, Campbell Point House offers a genuine range of backdrops within one property — the lakeside gardens for golden-hour portraits, the elegant mansion interiors for softer indoor light, and the private jetty and lake views for something quieter. Because the Diamond and Platinum packages include overnight accommodation, there’s also room to capture getting-ready moments in the Master Suite or Lake Suite, and a relaxed morning after, rather than just the ceremony and reception.
Final Thoughts
Campbell Point House suits couples who want their wedding to feel like a private estate takeover rather than a booking in a shared venue’s calendar — waking up to the same lake views the morning after you say “I do.” If that’s the wedding you’re picturing, the next step is simple: get in touch, book a tour, and see the grounds for yourself before locking in a date.
Getting Married at Campbell Point House? Let’s Talk Photography
As one of Campbell Point House’s recommended wedding photographers, I know the property inside and out — the light in the Conservatory, the best spots along the lake for golden hour, and how to make the most of a multi-day stay if you’ve booked the Diamond or Platinum package. If you’re planning your wedding at Campbell Point House, I’d love to hear about it.
Enquire now to check my availability for your wedding photography for your date and chat through how I can capture your day at the estate.
