Porthpean House and Lodge is a coastal wedding venue based in St Austell, 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.

St Austell sits roughly halfway along Cornwall's south coast, well-positioned for both the Roseland peninsula and the southern beaches. It's home to the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and a working harbour at Charlestown — a varied corner of the county that suits couples wanting easy access to Cornwall's iconic gardens and historic ports.

Coastal wedding venues like Porthpean House and Lodge put Cornwall's most photographed asset — the coastline — at the heart of the day. Whether ceremonies are held inside, in gardens with sea views, or on the beach itself, couples can frame their wedding around water, sand, headlands and the unmistakable quality of Cornish light. It's the setting that brings couples to Cornwall in the first place, and the one their guests remember.

In their own words, the team at Porthpean House and Lodge describe the venue as follows: "The big beautiful beach house is self-catering Porthpean house by the sea and sleeps 21, great for large gatherings, group holidays, weddings or family celebrations. with its sea views The About Time film location house. The nearby Lodge at Porthpean is close to the beach and sleeps 6, perfect Airbnb or family vacation." That gives you a sense of how the venue presents itself; for couples planning a wedding at Porthpean House and Lodge, the next step is usually a viewing — most Cornish venues are happy to host informal walk-arounds outside busy wedding weekends.

Practical details: Porthpean House and Lodge is on the Cornwall Council list of approved wedding venues, located at St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AX. 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.