Small wedding venues in Cornwall

BEACON CRAG

Set in a stunning position on the cliffside near Porthleven on Cornwall's sub-tropical south coast, Beacon Crag presents a beautifully wild locale in which to wed.

The stirring seascapes are flanked by the ambient array of spaces to celebrate, from intimate (fully licensed) ceremonies to marquee receptions on the cliff, all of which ooze a palpable sense of romance.

Built in 1887 for a local artist, the house spoils visitors with five acres of private clifftop grounds that affords its own access to the sea and rocky coves below. What's more, the terraced garden boasts pristine lawns that sweep down to the sea, making those newlywed photo shoot opportunities all the more special.

Those lucky enough to bed down in the luxury bed and breakfast will discover stylish and fully equipped rooms featuring undisturbed sea views, en suite facilities and king-size beds alongside a host of other comforts and amenities.

With ample parking and the harbour town of Porthleven situated just minutes away, it's a highly accommodating and conveniently placed venue that – being open all year round – allows wildly romantic and scenically staged weddings whatever the season and weather. Whether you opt for a windswept, storm-watching winter affair or exotic summer fling on the Cornish clifftops, Beacon Crag is an incredible choice.

beaconcrag.com

PENGENNA MANOR

Tucked away in a quiet, secluded valley just three miles inland from the north Cornish coast lies Pengenna Manor, an 800-year-old private family home set in more than 300 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside and available for exclusive use hire for intimate weddings and elopements as well as large-scale weddings.

Completely private and exclusively yours, it has a true flexibility that offers you the chance to create your dream wedding the way you want it. So whether you're dreaming of a country house wedding with carriages and canapes on the lawn, a simple and natural countryside wedding with welly boots, tractors for transport and hay bales, or a bohemian vision of acoustic guitars and lanterns strung amongst the trees, this hidden gem is the ideal venue for your special day.

Pengenna Manor is a 'blank canvas' venue, but also still very much a family home. The current proprietor Richard Blewett (the sixth generation of his family to live at the Manor) will work with you in the build up to your wedding to help you use the Manor and its grounds however you wish, and then personally host you for the entirety of your stay, ensuring your wedding passes without a hitch.

Tie the knot in the feature summer house with views down over the valley while your guests look on from under an avenue of apple and cherry blossom trees; under the archway of the 450-year-old front door of the Manor with your guests sat out on the front lawn; or inside the Grade II Manor House itself in the historic surroundings of the Drawing Room. There's also the rustic Cowyard Barn with its walled courtyard looking down over the Manor and, new for 2020, The Stables, a charm-filled room on the ground floor of the original stable block, dating back some 200 years.

Celebrate your union with a drinks reception in the walled garden on the front lawn of the Manor, in the Drawing Room inside it, on the Ha-ha Terrace with its sweeping valley views, on the terrace in the Marquee Garden, or in the new Cowyard Barn and adjacent courtyard. Or, if you wish, in all five locations!

For your wedding breakfast and evening party, up to 70 guests can make merry in the Cowyard Barn with its ancient stone walls, supporting granite stone posts and festoon lighting strung through the roof timbers.

For your overnight accommodation, there are four beautifully restored, character-filled bedrooms available inside the Manor sleeping eight guests on a bed and breakfast basis. Consisting of the glamorous Art Deco-style Bridal Suite with its luxurious en-suite shower room, and three further sumptuous bedrooms – two good-sized double bedrooms and one smaller twin bedroom that can be converted to a double – each of these rooms have been individually and tastefully decorated in a grand country house style. On the edge of the Estate (just five minutes walk from the Manor) there is an additional house, Watergate, set in three acres of its own gardens that sleeps six adults and two children, which is available on a self-catering basis.

For the rest of your guests there is a wide range of fantastic accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets in the area near the Manor, including FREE camping in the Manor grounds itself for all of your guests, and two large houses close to the Manor that are perfect to accommodate other members of your family on a self-catering basis.

The Manor is available to hire as your exclusive wedding venue just for your ceremony, just for your reception, or for both your ceremony and reception, and also for a wide range of different events too including anniversaries, celebrations, naming ceremonies, parties and corporate events.

pengennamanor.co.uk

TRESEREN

Small and beautiful; relaxed and stylish, Treseren is a gorgeous place to relax and enjoy an intimate, country house wedding, or an elopement just for two, in a private setting. Exclusively yours, Treseren offers wedding weekends for up to 20 people with a home-from-home atmosphere.

Set the scene from the moment you arrive with a wonderful Gathering Feast, scrumptious breakfasts and plenty of spaces for relaxation and play as you celebrate in style with your favourite people. Treseren's country house setting, minutes from the north Cornish coast is perfect for hazy summer days and cosy winter gatherings. The best of Cornwall's coast and country combine at this elegant Georgian bolthole.

Treseren translates from the Cornish/Gaelic as 'homestead under the stars'. Our secluded spot, encircled by mature trees in the midst of Trewithen countryside, is located in the Parish of St Newlyn East. Treseren is less than two miles from the A30; the main route in to Cornwall and just minutes from the spectacular north Cornish coast and beaches.

At the heart of Treseren is Shepherds House, a Georgian beauty with Austen-esque proportions. The former residence of a Mine Captain, and inspiration for Poldark, with plenty of history and architectural features. Its stripped-back interior – with a palette of greys and whites, original art and vintage pieces – has been featured on the pages of interior magazines and blogs, and in fashion shoots as a location. Adjoining Shepherds House, Skye Cottage is a light, cosy space with stunning countryside views.

Outside, there are two acres of grounds to explore, featuring south facing terraces for drinks and relaxation, secret garden pathways, outdoor table tennis, an organic play area for children and fire pits for toasting marshmallows.

Exclusively yours, Treseren is licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 20 people, and sleeps up to 12 people in five spacious bedrooms. A beautiful bolthole for small weddings with style.

treseren.co.uk

NANCARROW FARM
Set against a backdrop of open grassy spaces, fruit orchards and rolling pasture, this working organic farm offers the dream rural wedding in lovingly converted barns where rambling roses clamber up the walls and wildflowers scent the air. Tie the knot amidst the rustic charm of the hay barn or the south-facing courtyard before moving onto the green-oak framed event barn for feasting and merriment bathed in natural light with millpond views. The finest seasonal produce and the farm’s own organic meat and kitchen-garden vegetables go into the super-tasty menus. Nancarrow’s kitchen team cook mostly over woodfire and their home produced Wilder Wood’s Charcoal. Accommodation for 26 is available in the restored barns, two shepherds huts and a cabin located in The Orchard.

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Nancarrow Farm is now offering a special elopement package for a very limited number of dates. Flanked by open grassy spaces and fruit orchards, the intimate ceremonies will take place in the idyllic setting of Nancarrow’s salad garden alongside the recently renovated greenhouse, where you may choose to take your vows alone or with up to 18 guests present.

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Opening onto the garden, the chicken suite makes a perfect space for the pre-wedding preparations, while the salad garden is a gorgeous spot to mingle with guests after the vows over drinks and canapés made with the freshest of ingredients picked by the in-house kitchen team. As night falls, you’ll have the option of joining a Nancarrow Farm supper or throwing a bespoke feast in the greenhouse for up to 18 guests. An overnight stay in the venue’s luxury accommodation is the perfect way to round off a day packed with natural beauty, sumptuous flavours and wild romance. Get in touch to find out more about the available dates.

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nancarrowfarm.co.uk

THE GREEN CORNWALL

As you coast gently downhill from the granite-speckled heights and wild, sweeping contours of Bodmin moor, the open expanses give way to a dense wooded valley. In a wonderfully secluded spot, where lush hills tumble into the idyllic river valley below and a picture-perfect patchwork of orchards and meadows cloaks the horizon, you'll find The Green.

Formerly a dairy farm, this beguiling space has received a remarkable makeover. The farmhouse and huddle of granite-faced barns now house luxury accommodation, transforming the farm into a sumptuous retreat while preserving its rich character. From the state-of-the-art kitchens and modern bathrooms to the comfy bedrooms and colour-pop design details, each feature echoes a contemporary vibe, while the lofty ceilings and original beams retain the spirit of its past.

A ready-made wedding village, The Green is a wholly private and endlessly pretty place to get married. Whether it's a large-scale traditional affair, a cosy DIY country celebration or a laidback festival-style party, the ethos is one of flexibility.

Share your wedding day with up to 140 guests, with adaptable function space for smaller groups and offer up to three days of five-star luxury accommodation to 32 of your closest friends and family. Surrounded by breathtaking views, our picturesque 20-acre private estate has its own lovely orchard, wild meadows, enchanting woods and a tranquil lake. There are endless idyllic settings for beautiful photographs of your special day.

There are many locations where you can exchange your vows. The oak arbour is outdoors, set on the hillside, and framed by two majestic English oaks; it looks down onto a canopy of trees in the lush green valley below, while the lake arbour is set by the river beside our lake nestled amongst the trees.

If the weather isn't kind there are some gorgeous indoor options for you too. The Wedding Barn is just adorable with tons of character and original beams and oak floors. If you are looking for something a bit more DIY then the Really Rustic Barn has lots of scope for styling to your own taste. Or with its dramatic wall of glass, and flooded with natural light, the Green Room is a stunning, contemporary space for an indoor ceremony.

For your reception there's the stunning Red Brick Barn. It's hard to believe that the Red Brick Barn was once a cow shed. The red brick walls and original beams have been lovingly retained but the rest is pure sparkle and glamour. The front of the barn has floor-to-ceiling doors that open fully to views over Kitt Hill and distant Dartmoor. The outside is clad in oak and there is oak flooring.

The Green Room is perfect for a meal for a smaller group. Natural light pours through its spectacular glass front-and there are stunning views towards Caradon Hill and the mysterious tors of Bodmin Moor. Simply decorated with white walls and solid oak floors, the Green Room is a blank canvas waiting for you to make it your own.

If you are looking for something smaller the house and cottages also offer beautiful options for intimate ceremonies and wedding celebrations.

thegreencornwall.co.uk

LUSTY GLAZE

A breathtaking Cornish venue that delivers beachside beauty on your big day, Lusty Glaze has added two more licensed areas to its beachfront venue, ideal for those after an intimate sand-edged wedding. Promising weddings brimming with a relaxed seaside charm and mesmerising views, couples can now tie the knot in either a beach lounge wedding or a beach hut elopement at the secluded cove nestled on the outskirts of Newquay.

Uninterrupted seascapes, fiery sunsets and dramatic cliffs makes the cove one of the most romantic places on earth; a place where you can start married life with sand between your toes, the sea around your ankles and a spectacular Cornish sunset as your backdrop.

The beach lounge weddings, which fit up to 26 of your loved ones, will take place in rustic surrounds with a driftwood bar, sandy floor, wood-fired pizza oven and sublime views of the Atlantic Ocean. Those opting for a beach hut elopement, fitting four of their nearest and dearest, will take their vows inside one of Lusty Glaze's pretty blue beach huts, taking place all hours of the day to make the most of a morning sunrise or an achingly magical golden hour.

Boasting a series of accolades – including a nomination for UK's Best Coastal Wedding Venue, as well as being crowned Britain's Best Beach, Cornwall's Most Instagrammable Wedding Venue and UK's Most Picturesque Live Music Venue – you know you're in for a truly memorable intimate beach wedding on the secluded sands of Lusty Glaze.

lustyglaze.co.uk

CHARLESTOWN HARBOUR

Charlestown Harbour, one of Cornwall’s most iconic locations, is available for couples seeking a memorable and timelessly beautiful setting to marry. The small, privately owned Grade II listed Georgian harbour and UNESCO World Heritage Site is located on the rugged south Cornish coast, offering a picturesque and personality-packed locale for your party.

Steeped in maritime history and home to a fleet of striking classic tall ships, couples can marry in the intimate climes of The Round House, which can be found at the end of the east side of the harbour, offering sweeping views across St Austell Bay. Built in the late 1800s, the atmospheric space can host intimate ceremonies with up to eight guests in attendance, while larger receptions can take place in the heart of the inner harbour on board the tall ship, Kajsamoor (which is also available for dry hire as a venue only).

Built in Norway in 1939, since arriving in Charlestown in 2017 the ship has enjoyed various appearances on the silver screen and TV, featuring in the likes of Poldark, Taboo, and Frontier. Create a tailored package to suit your requirements, from a drinks reception on the open deck space to a three-course meal for up to 30 seated guests (or 50 standing) provided by popular local restaurant, The Longstore.

Complete with stunning beaches on its doorstep for loved-up strolls, this working port offers romance and character in spine-tingling abundance.

charlestownharbour.com

ST NECTAN'S GLEN

Where better to host a handfasting, elopement or intimate wedding than within one of Cornwall's most spiritual sites? The magical St Nectan's Glen is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Cornwall's rugged and bewitching north, where a sense of wild nature greets otherworldly ambience to truly spellbinding effect.

If you're seeking somewhere secluded and tranquil that's immersed in nature, then the wondrous 60-foot waterfall, gorgeous wooded valley and beautiful banks of the River Trevillet all combine to provide the most sense-spoiling scene for you and your guests.

Working closely with each couple to design a day to individually reflect their character and relationship, the team's friendly and flexible approach ensures every detail and desire becomes magically manifest during what promises to be a truly sublime celebration in the wild.

st-nectansglen.co.uk

THE LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN

Nothing spells pure nature like The Lost Gardens of Heligan: one of the country's most magical estates boasting some of the finest gardens in Cornwall and beyond.

The 200-acre site of natural beauty presents couples with a swathe of stunning spaces to celebrate their love and specialises in intimate weddings replete with top-notch service, homegrown food and those jaw-dropping green surrounds.

If you're dreaming of an elopement wedding, then its latest offer is one for the taking. For £2,000 you can say ‘Ido’ in one of the garden ceremony locations followed by an afternoon tea with prosecco for the wedding couple, plus eight guests. A dedicated event planner will help you with all of the details, while you'll be able to enjoy exclusive hire of designated garden locations and full event set-up by the Heligan team. Indulge in an afternoon tea full of Cornish flavour courtesy of produce fresh from the gardens and estate, along with freshly baked breads and cakes from the Heligan Bakery, providing the most fabulous newlywed feast for you and your guests.

Contact the Heligan wedding team for available dates and information: 01726 845105- / hospitality.events@heligan.com.

heligan.com