The Waterfront is a country house wedding venue based in Polzeath, 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.

Polzeath sits on the eastern side of the Camel Estuary, opposite Padstow — a beach village known for its surf, its broad sandy bay and its sunsets. Daymer Bay and Rock are next door.

Country house venues like The Waterfront 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 The Waterfront describe the venue as follows: "Welcome to The Waterfront in Polzeath, a family friendly restaurant right by the beachside. We serve food and drinks all day using fresh Cornish produce. We are also now open for Takeaway with our new click and collect app!" That gives you a sense of how the venue presents itself; for couples planning a wedding at The Waterfront, the next step is usually a viewing — most Cornish venues are happy to host informal walk-arounds outside busy wedding weekends.

Practical details: The Waterfront is on the Cornwall Council list of approved wedding venues, located at Polzeath, Cornwall, PL27 6SP. 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.