Carwinion House and Gardens

Carwinion House and Gardens is an eighteenth-century country house in Mawnan Smith, on the Helford River side of Falmouth. It stands in twelve acres of sub-tropical gardens, with ponds, mature planting and a walled garden.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Carwinion is a strong fit for couples who want a garden wedding with a lot of choice and very little formality. Larger weddings can take exclusive use of the house, gardens and marquee for the day, and full wedding coordination is offered. Smaller elopements are also catered for, so the venue works whether you are planning a quiet ceremony or a full celebration with a large group.

Ceremonies

You can marry inside the house or outdoors in the gardens, where there is a ceremony spot by the ponds. The setting is leafy and calm, and the planting changes with the season. Elopements are offered for the two of you or for up to 20 guests. Capacity for full weddings is not published, so ask the team to confirm numbers for your date.

Receptions and food

Celebrations take place in a Raj-style marquee in a walled garden setting. The venue works with a list of preferred caterers who cook with local and seasonal produce, so you can choose a style of food that suits your group. Ask the team how drinks, music and timings are arranged.

Staying

Rooms are available in the main house and in Gardeners Cottage, which looks over the ceremony area and ponds. Staying on site means the wedding party can enjoy the gardens before and after the day. Contact the venue for the current room options.

Getting there and the area

Mawnan Smith is a village a short drive from Falmouth, and Falmouth has a railway station with a branch line to Truro. Trebah and Glendurgan gardens are close by, along with beaches on the Helford and Falmouth Bay. The Cornish coastline makes a good base for a few days with friends.

Good to know

• Viewings are by appointment only.
• Exclusive use is available for larger weddings.
• Elopements are offered for up to 20 guests.