RUSTIC & COUNTRYSIDE

The Gate

A hidden sanctuary located between Looe and Polperro on Cornwall’s south coast, The Gate presents a picturesque setting to marry, make merry and spend a cherished few days alongside sweeping countryside views and the luxurious facilities of a boutique hotel. Available for intimate weddings to large-scale celebrations, the exclusive-use venue offers a choice of three idyllic settings for ceremonies, a stretch tent in the garden and a newly renovated reception hall for sit-down feasting and dancing the night away. The stylish accommodation features king-sized beds, private balconies with outdoor baths and rolling country views. From garden vows and starlit moments around the firepit to dancing beneath the stars and a blissful soak in the outdoor bath, the dreamiest of days is guaranteed.

thegatecornwall.com

Total capacity: 150

Civil ceremonies licence: Yes

Guest accommodation: For 24

Dog-friendly: Yes

Trevenna

This rural treasure sits amidst 142 acres of countryside where the Tor-dotted horizons of Bodmin Moor meet sprawling expanses and wooded valleys. Bespoke weddings are a speciality; the historic cluster of barns offers exclusive-use of the facilities and accommodation for a one, two or threenight hire. Kick off the fun with a welcome meal in the farmhouse and drinks at the bar stocked with local craft beers, spirits and wines. Get married in the restored Threshing Barn or the Garden Venue, a light and versatile space overlooking the garden meadow across to Berry Tor. Or marry outdoors beneath the handcrafted arbour with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Dinner will be a treat – look forward to a seriously good feast of local flavours from Trevenna’s Event Kitchen. trevenna.co.uk

Total capacity: 120 day, 150 evening

Civil ceremonies licence: Yes

Guest accommodation: For 40

Dog-friendly: Yes

The Green

This former dairy farm is now a ready-made wedding village set amidst meadows and rolling woodland on the edge of Bodmin Moor. From a cosy do for two to a big bash for 140, there’s a choice of settings to exchange vows, from the house and country-chic wedding barn to the lake arbour in the woods and the oak arbour with views across the valley. A former cow shed, the Red Brick Barn is a perfect party space with its characterful brick walls and beams, while the Really Rustic Barn offers an industrial style backdrop. And the cottage accommodation is pretty special too! thegreencornwall.co.uk

Total capacity: 140

Civil ceremonies licence: Yes - indoor: 4 outdoor: 2

Guest accommodation: For 42

Dog-friendly: Yes

Pengenna Manor

Flanked by a wooded valley, this 800-year-old estate lies amidst 300 acres of countryside close to the north coast. Weddings are private, exclusive affairs with a range of stunning spots to take your vows. There’s the summerhouse, with its valley views while guests watch from an avenue of apple and cherry blossom trees, and the former cow shed, which has been converted for rustic-chic ceremonies and wedding receptions for up to 100 guests. Then there’s the Grade II manor house itself, where you can say “I do” in the archway of the 450-year-old front door or the drawing room. As well as plentiful accommodation you’ll find gorgeous celebration spaces galore, from the former cowyard for fizz-fuelled mingling to the marquee garden for festival-style celebrations where marquees can be erected to host up to 350 guests.

pengennamanor.co.uk

Total capacity: 100 in barn, 350 with marquee

Civil ceremonies licence: Yes - indoor: 4 outdoor: 2

Guest accommodation: For 18

Dog-friendly: Yes

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 wild flowers scent the air. Tie the knot amidst the rustic charm of the hay barn or the southfacing 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 and two shepherd’s huts and a cabin located in The Orchard. nancarrowfarm.co.uk

Total capacity: 130 day, 160 evening

Civil ceremonies licence: Yes - indoor: 3 outdoor: 1

Guest accommodation: For 26

Dog-friendly: No

Lower Bussow Farm

Set amidst sweeping fields on the edge of St Ives, Lower Bussow Farm offers the best of coast and countryside, with the sandy beaches of the seaside town within easy reach, while a walk along the footpath to Rosewall Hill affords spectacular views across the surrounding coastline. Enjoy an al fresco blessing beneath the cedar-roofed pagoda – a seriously scenic spot flanked by wildflowers – or inside the stunning wedding barn, which offers feast-style dining, a fully staffed kitchen and bar, a firepit and ample space for live music and dancing. Accommodation comes in the form of cosy cottages, refurbished barns, a farmhouse and small campsite. lowerbussowfarm.co.uk

Total capacity: 200 day, 500 evening

Civil ceremonies licence: No - blessings available

Guest accommodation: For 18 in cottages

Dog-friendly: Yes (on a lead)

Hustyns Resort Cornwall

Flanked by 90 acres of lush grounds and woodland in St Breock Downs near Wadebridge, the Cornish countryside sets the scene for a wedding celebration in this country club style hotel. Celebrations take place in the brasserie or restaurant – flexible, blank canvas spaces for weddings of all styles and scales – with views across the lawns, fountain and water feature. A choice of hotel rooms, self-catering lodges and glamping on-site means the whole wedding party can enjoy the extended celebrations; plus, Hustyns Spa is home to a gym, pool, sauna and steam room and a range of spa treatments – perfect for some pre-wedding pampering and post-wedding downtime. hustyns.co.uk

Total capacity: 250+

Civil ceremonies licence: No - reception only, and non-legal ceremonies

Guest accommodation: 35+ hotel rooms and private lodges

Dog-friendly: Yes

Stennack Farm

This family-run working farm is home to a new, exclusive and secluded wedding venue, set amidst acres of meadows and woodland just a short drive from St Ives and Godrevy. A beautifully renovated cow barn sets the scene for the country celebration of your dreams, thanks to its contemporary design and blank canvas aesthetic. With a cluster of luxury barn conversions on the doorstep, the wedding party can stay on-site and enjoy snug beds, hot tubs and al fresco dining amidst the Cornish countryside. stennackfarm.com

Total capacity: 150

Civil ceremonies licence: Yes - indoor: 1 outdoor: 2

Guest accommodation: For 20

Dog-friendly: Yes

Tucked away amidst rolling countryside in a leafy corner of west Cornwall, Stennack Farm’s sense of seclusion adds to its wildly romantic charm. The purpose-built Wedding Barn has sweeping views across the valley, while the golden sands of Godrevy are just a 12-minute drive away.

Venue Stennack Farm trevenna.co.uk

Photography

Katie Goff Photography katiegoffphotography.com

Coordination Out of the Ordinary Weddings outoftheordinaryweddings.com

Styling & decor Keeping It Vintage keepingitvintage.co.uk

Flowers Lafonia Flower Company lafoniaflowercompany.co.uk

Tredudwell Manor

There’s so much that makes Tredudwell Manor spine-tinglingly romantic, from the picture-perfect country location just 10 minutes from the secret coves and sparkling seas of the south coast to the 18th-century manor house and ceremony temple flanked by a Roman folly, pond and natural amphitheatre. A purpose-built pavilion offers a brilliantly flexible blank canvas space for celebrations all year round thanks to its light, airy climes in summer and snug underfloor heating in winter. There’s also accommodation in the manor house and parkland and gardens entwined with climbing roses – perfect for lawn games and ice creams bathed in Cornish sunshine. tredudwell.co.uk

Total capacity: 220

Civil ceremonies licence: Yes

Guest accommodation: For 18

Dog-friendly: Yes

Trenderway

Gaze out across a gorgeous sweep of Cornish countryside, scattered with lakes and woodland, as you get wed at Trenderway, where there’s a choice of four licensed locations for ceremonies. Choose from the historic restored barns – all exposed stone and aged beams woven with twinkling lights – or outdoors with meadow views. The 200-year-old Cornish granite Linhay Barn, with its oak floors, whitewashed walls and cosy bar, is an atmospheric space for feasting and partying, while the cobbled courtyard is just the spot for gathering in the sunshine. What’s more, the accommodation comes complete with a five-star Cornish breakfast served in the garden – if the weather permits! trenderwayweddings.co.uk

Total capacity: 150 day, 250 evening

Civil ceremonies licence: Yes

Guest accommodation: For 14

Dog-friendly: Yes

Stennack Farm

This family-run working farm is home to an exclusive and secluded wedding venue, set amidst acres of meadows and woodland just a short drive from St Ives and Godrevy. A beautifully renovated cow barn sets the scene for the country celebration of your dreams, thanks to its contemporary design and blank canvas aesthetic. With a cluster of luxury barn conversions on the doorstep, the wedding party can stay on-site and enjoy snug beds, hot tubs and al fresco dining amidst the Cornish countryside. stennackfarm.com

Total capacity: 150

Civil ceremonies licence: Yes

Guest accommodation: For 20

Dog-friendly: Yes

Tregedna Weddings

Steal away to the south coast where Tregedna Farm offers a choice of two character-filled settings for intimate weddings through to large-scale celebrations in a secluded rural idyll. Marry in The Loft, a traditional barn setting with rustic beams, or The Barn, a blank canvas backdrop for styling as you wish, before heading to nearby Maenporth beach for photos and just-married moments on the sands. With accommodation for 24, you’ll be tempted to extend the festivities and soak up the scenery and romance of this enchanting corner of Cornwall. tregednaweddings.co.uk

Total capacity: 100 seated, 150 evening

Civil ceremonies licence: Yes

Guest accommodation: For 24

Dog-friendly: Yes (but not permitted in bedrooms)

Knightor

Hugged by traditional Cornish hedges in a picture-perfect corner of the countryside, Knightor comprises four acres of vineyards, pastures and orchard with a courtyard and 18th century threshing barn at its heart. Marry amidst the exposed stone walls and twinkling beams of the barn or beneath the spectacular arbour overlooking the pond. Delight your guests with carefully curated menus brimming with locally sourced ingredients washed down with Knightor’s exceptional collection of wines. Spend your wedding night in Orchard Barn, a modern studio barn nestled amidst the meadow grass and apple and pear trees of the orchard, while 12 further guests can savour the comforts of Knightor Manor. knightor.com

Total capacity: 90 ceremony, 150 evening reception

Civil ceremonies licence: Yes

Guest accommodation: For 14, plus two bell tents

Dog-friendly: Yes

The Barn at Pengelly

Set amidst 500 acres of scenic farmland on the edge of Truro, The Barn at Pengelly offers a purpose-built wedding space overlooking rolling hills and serene lakes. Bathed in natural light, marry inside the glass-fronted barn, with its lofty ceilings, bi-folding doors and sweeping views, or venture outside for vows on the terrace. With blank canvas interiors and a well-stocked bar (including Pimm’s on tap!), the barn can be styled according to your vision for a beautifully individual celebration. Imagine drifting onto the terrace for sun-drenched drinks and games while soaking up the panoramas across the surrounding meadows. Spend your first night as a married couple in the luxurious eco cabin, gazing at the stars from your lakeside hammock and waking to views across the tranquil waters. pengellyweddings.com

Total capacity: 150 day, 300 evening

Civil ceremonies licence: Yes

Guest accommodation: Honeymoon cabin for newlyweds plus cottage accommodation for 21

Dog-friendly: Yes

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