Trelowarren is a country house wedding venue based in Helston, 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.

Helston, the gateway to the Lizard peninsula, is a market town with strong Cornish traditions and the Flora Day festival each May. The Lizard itself offers some of Cornwall's most spectacular and unspoilt coastline — Kynance Cove, Lizard Point, Cadgwith.

Country house venues like Trelowarren 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 Trelowarren describe the venue as follows: "Five star luxury holiday cottages in the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall; stay in our dog-friendly self catering accommodation within the stunning Trelowarren Estate." That gives you a sense of how the venue presents itself; for couples planning a wedding at Trelowarren, the next step is usually a viewing — most Cornish venues are happy to host informal walk-arounds outside busy wedding weekends.

Practical details: Trelowarren is on the Cornwall Council list of approved wedding venues, located at Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6AF. 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.