Weddings at Gwendolyn

Introduction

This traditional Cornish cottage is perfect for soulful micro-weddings where the guest list is capped at 20. You can choose to have a chic humanist ceremony in the cottage garden or opt for a religious service in Rose Methodist Church or St Michael Mission Church, both under two miles away. Return to Gwendolyn for golden hour wedding portraits, before an evening of custom celebrations serviced by our recommended suppliers – from a disco beneath the pergola’s string lights to a candlelit banquet with an ocean view.

Inside

Sleeping up to six guests, Gwendolyn offers a cosy space for close family and friends to gather for a three-day stay – or, you can bask in the wedding magic longer with a languid honeymoon escape. Inside its fairytale cottage exterior, you’ll find a bright space washed in calming coastal hues, with marshmallow sofas, beaded chandeliers, pointed arch doors and bedrooms dressed in soft linen. When the wedding night arrives, curl up in the candlelit snug, fill the clawfoot bath with bubbles and tumble into the four-poster.

Outside

Against the dramatic backdrop of the North Cornwall coast, guests can assemble on the lawn beside the glass-like pond, Martini in hand, or, should unpredictable weather intervene, settle under a hired marquee for a privately catered wedding breakfast. As the day melts into evening and the air hums with the music of a string quartet, the newlyweds can have their first dance as the sky turns from apricot to indigo. The following morning, a stroll to Perranporth Beach offers an idyllic setting for cinematic wedding photographs.

• CapacityUp to 20 wedding guests
• FeaturesHot tub, al fresco barbecue area
• PetsTwo well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
  Each pet is charged at £60 per week or part thereof
• PracticalitiesThe property is not licensed; couples can have a humanist ceremony on-site or an off-site church ceremony followed by a celebration at the venue. It is possible to have a stretch tent above, or marquee on, the decking: both can be privately-sourced via our recommended suppliers (a brochure will be sent to you on enquiry). The venue is booked on a dry-hire basis, and caterers can make use of Gwendolyn’s farmhouse kitchen. The outside table can seat ten, while the kitchen table seats six. Music must be turned down at 11pm and off by 11:30pm, with carriages at midnight. There is one ground floor toilet accessible to day guests, and space for up to six cars on-site. Due to the historic nature of the cottage, ceilings and doorways are low in some of the main living spaces. It is advised that children under eight should refrain from using the loft snug, as access is via a steep wooden ladder. A three-night minimum stay is required
• Private cateringSeeking a celebratory dinner or fully catered escape? Our recommended caterers will work with you to create personalised menus for your stay
• RetreatsFrom surf lessons to dawn yoga and adrenaline-fuelled adventures, we work with the most inspirational of experts to ensure a truly tailored stay. On confirmation of booking, these details will be shared within your house book
• Eco-friendlyElectric car charging point available

Perranporth

Golden beaches, natural pools, and surf breaks that conjure images of SoCal, Perranporth happens where lively village and cool coastal living combine; an idyllic spot for a luxury elopement by the sea.

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Getting there

• On the map This luxury elopement wedding destination is located down a short public byway lane just a thirty-minute walk from Perranporth Beach in north Cornwall.
• By car From London, take the M4 towards Bath, the M5 South, and then the A30 to Cornwall, before following the directions provided to the venue.
• By train The nearest train station is in Newquay, less than a fifteen-minute drive away. There are more frequent services from London to Bodmin and Truro which are approximately thirty and twenty minutes away respectively.
• By air Newquay Airport is a twenty-five minutes away, and Exeter Airport can be reached in one-and-a-half hours.