Polpier

Polpier is a large private house in Mevagissey, Cornwall, set in two acres of garden above the harbour. It sleeps up to 16 guests and welcomes small celebrant weddings and receptions.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Polpier is a strong fit for couples who want a wedding weekend that feels like a house party. The house is hired exclusively, so your guests live together and the celebration unfolds across the gardens, terrace and rooms. With a celebrant-led ceremony you shape the words and the pace of the day yourselves.

Ceremonies

Celebrant weddings are welcome, as are receptions, for up to 50 guests. The registration office also lists the house as a venue with a larger limit by agreement. The grounds include a Chapel Garden, a terrace and a gazebo, so ask which spot suits your ceremony.

Receptions and food

The house is self-catering. The kitchen has a four-oven electric AGA, a second oven, two dishwashers and two large fridge freezers. Outside there is a gas barbecue and a gazebo with a pizza oven. The dining table seats 16, so larger meals usually involve outside caterers and extra tables, which need pre-approval.

Staying

Eight bedrooms each sleep two, including a honeymoon suite, and most have an en suite. A guest cottage next door, Penpol, sleeps up to ten more. Guests can also use the heated pool, which runs from Easter to the end of September, the tennis court and the disco room.

Getting there and the area

The house is in Mevagissey, a short walk from the harbour and the beach. St Austell is the nearest station and Newquay the nearest airport, and taxis are available. There is parking for more than ten cars.

Planning your day

Polpier is a holiday house first, so weddings are arranged by agreement rather than as a fixed package. Contact the owners early to check dates, guest numbers and any extra charges, and to agree on caterers, music and suppliers. A wedding here suits a small, relaxed guest list who will happily share a house for a few nights. Think about how guests will move between the house, the garden and the harbour, and plan transport for older relatives.

Good to know

• The ground floor has step-free access and a ground floor WC, but all bedrooms are upstairs.
• Check-in is at 5pm and check-out at 9am.
• Extra day guests need pre-approval.