Carwinion House

Guests: 2 - 120 Licensed Accommodation Dog Friendly

Carwinion House in Mawnan Smith offers a peaceful, exclusive-use venue with enchanting gardens and an elegant 18th-century house. Say “I do” indoors or among the blooms, then celebrate in a Raj marquee in the walled garden. With on-site accommodation for six, it’s a romantic and private country escape on Cornwall’s beautiful south coast.

Couples can marry inside the house or outdoors among the gardens before celebrating in the beautiful Raj-style marquee. With weddings for up to 120 guests, accommodation for 14 and dedicated coordination, Carwinion offers a relaxed and highly personal country-house experience.

Carwinion House at a glance

Location: Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth, South Cornwall
Setting: Historic country house within 12 acres of subtropical gardens
Venue type: Country house, garden and marquee wedding venue
Exclusive use: Yes
Wedding capacity: Up to 120 guests
Elopements: Yes – for two to 20 guests
Small and intimate weddings: Yes
Indoor ceremonies: Yes – inside Carwinion House
Outdoor ceremonies: Yes – within the gardens
Licensed for: Civil ceremonies and civil partnerships
Reception spaces: Raj-style marquee, walled garden, house and terrace
Accommodation: Carwinion House and Gardeners Cottage sleep up to 14 guests
Catering: In-house options and external caterers available
Bar: Licensed bar
Wedding planning: Full wedding coordination
Dog-friendly: Yes
Parking: Onsite parking
Accessibility: Accessible facilities available
Confetti: Permitted

Why couples choose Carwinion House

Carwinion combines the atmosphere of a private country house with the colour and character of an established subtropical garden.

Exclusive use gives couples and their guests the freedom to make the house, grounds and marquee their own for the day. Its peaceful position also creates a sense of escape while remaining close to Falmouth and Cornwall’s south coast.

Wedding packages range from simple legal ceremonies and elopements to complete celebrations with accommodation, catering and coordination.

Marry among the gardens

Civil ceremonies can take place inside the historic house or outdoors within the landscaped grounds.

The walled garden offers several possible ceremony settings, including the lawn and areas beside the ponds. Exotic planting, lavender-lined paths and mature trees create a naturally beautiful backdrop without the need for elaborate decoration.

Elopements are available for just the couple or up to 20 guests, with exclusive use of the house and gardens providing privacy for the ceremony and photographs.

After the vows, guests can enjoy drinks on the lawn or terrace while the couple explores the gardens with their photographer.

Celebrate in the marquee

The Raj-style marquee sits within the walled garden and provides an atmospheric reception space for up to 120 guests.

Long tables work beautifully for relaxed banquet-style dining, while the warm canvas, timber details and soft lighting give the space an inviting character as evening arrives.

Couples can choose from Carwinion’s own catering options, including barbecues, wood-fired pizzas and Mediterranean-style sharing food, or bring in an external caterer to create a different menu.

The house, gardens and marquee remain connected throughout the celebration, allowing guests to move easily between drinks outside, dining and the evening party.

Stay at Carwinion

Accommodation is available in the main house and Gardeners Cottage for up to 14 people.

Staying onsite allows the wedding party to prepare at the venue and enjoy more time together around the celebration. Gardeners Cottage sits within the grounds overlooking the ceremony area and ponds, while the bedrooms in the house provide a comfortable setting for getting ready.

A dedicated coordinator supports couples throughout the planning process and oversees the wedding itself, bringing together suppliers, timings and practical details.

Blending a historic house, exotic gardens and a characterful marquee, Carwinion House is a distinctive choice for a private country-house wedding near Falmouth.

Perfect for…

Country-house weddings • Garden weddings • Marquee weddings • Outdoor ceremonies • Elopements • Small and intimate weddings • Exclusive-use weddings • Weddings with accommodation • Dog-friendly weddings • Relaxed weddings • Weddings near Falmouth • South Cornwall weddings.