Burncoose House is a country house wedding venue based in Camborne, Cornwall, included on the Cornwall Council list of approved venues for civil ceremonies. Set in one of the most-photographed corners of the country, the venue offers couples a Cornish backdrop for their wedding day and combines the practical considerations of celebrating in a recognised venue with the character of its specific setting.

Camborne, in west Cornwall's old mining heartland, is a working town set back from the coast but within minutes of both Portreath on the north coast and the Helford on the south. The surrounding landscape is dotted with engine houses and listed mining heritage.

Country house venues like Burncoose House suit couples drawn to a more traditional kind of Cornish wedding — established gardens, historic interiors, dedicated bridal suites and a quietly grand sense of occasion. Many country houses offer exclusive use over the wedding weekend, so the venue effectively becomes a private home for the wedding party. Cornwall's country houses tend to come with substantial grounds and the kind of architectural detail that lends itself to photography.

In their own words, the team at Burncoose House describe the venue as follows: "Burncoose Estate is an accommodation plus wedding and party venue in Redruth, Cornwall. Burncoose Estate is set within 30 acres of mature woodland gardens offering privacy, tranquility and wonderful views from every window. With decor to reflect its Georgian heritage and all the modern touches you could wish for. This luxurious country house is suitable for parties of friends, family reunions, special celebrations and weddings. It is also a great venue for corporate and business use, or retreats." That gives you a sense of how the venue presents itself; for couples planning a wedding at Burncoose House, the next step is usually a viewing — most Cornish venues are happy to host informal walk-arounds outside busy wedding weekends.

Practical details: Burncoose House is on the Cornwall Council list of approved wedding venues, located at Camborne, Cornwall, TR16 6BJ. Couples can reach the team directly using the contact details on this listing to discuss available dates, viewings, packages and pricing. Cornwall's wedding season tends to run from late spring into early autumn, with the most popular dates booked the furthest ahead, so it's worth getting in touch early if you have a date in mind.