Polhawn Fort

(93)
£4,700 - £18,845 for Venue Hire
Up to 100
8 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

The Guardian of Whitsand Bay since 1867, Polhawn Fort is a unique, exclusive use wedding venue on the Cornish coast. The experienced team of wedding professionals at Polhawn Fort are dedicated to helping you create the wedding you have always dreamed about. Your guests will enjoy the stunning, secluded location complete with private access beach. Offering extended stays and luxurious accommodation you have the choice to do as much or as little as you choose. Actually, choice is what we do best. With a handpicked list of trusted suppliers, curated with quality and service in mind, you will be able to bring your ideas to life! Flexible spaces mean you can plan your wedding to be as relaxed and simple or as formal as you can imagine. The Grand Hall is perfect for everything from a sublime indoor ceremony to a riotous, lively party! The summerhouse overlooking the Bay stands ready for enchanted outside ceremonies but can also be transformed into a beach hut bar or chill-out zone! Not to mention the beach for cricket, bonfires and water sports. New for 2022 is the use of the Mediterranean inspired Roof Garden Terrace Marquee. Situated on the top of the Fort where your guests can enjoy Al Fresco dining with sweeping views of the Bay from the end of the Terrace. You are free to choose how to use the space which lends itself to a casual barbecue or chilled out drinks reception. Just add some festoon lighting to encourage your guests to appreciate the sunsets from the roof or your very own fireworks display from the neighbouring farm. To add to the enjoyment of the extensive grounds, Polhawn provide a range of garden games. A bit of healthy competition will develop between your family and friends as they challenge each other to Croquet, Giant Jenga, Hoop toss, Boules and more! Spectators can enjoy the sport from our new folding lawn chairs and side tables. Polhawn Fort has viewing days every Monday and Friday afternoon, including Bank Holidays.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: James
Polhawn Fort is a one-off, unique kind of place. It stands alone, quite literally. So if you’re looking for a coastal wedding venue to make your own, you’ve probably found it. Imagine a home-from-home vibe and you’re halfway there (if ‘home’ happens to be a Napoleonic fort, complete with drawbridge)! We welcome you to come and visit us on any Mondays and Fridays between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Contact the team to book your viewing https://www.polhawnfort.com. See you soon. James

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1989
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of Polhawn Fort

Venue Type
Castle
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
100
No. of Bedrooms
8
Sleeps No. of People
24
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
04:00 PM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space

Food and Drink

Alcohol Licence
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
External Catering Permitted

Pricing for Polhawn Fort

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£4,700
Maximum Price
£18,845
EXCLUSIVE USE OF POLHAWN FORT The surrounding gardens, summerhouse, all weather tennis court, private access beach, car park for approximately 35 cars for the duration of your stay (our driveway is about half a mile long & can also be lined with cars if needed for the day of your reception). ACCOMMODATION FOR UP TO 24 PEOPLE All rooms have sea views, top of the range Vi-Spring beds that are ready made up with luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets, and plenty of soft white fluffy towels, Cots and extra beds for children and young adults are also supplied and room layouts are pretty flexible too! BANQUETING EQUIPMENT TO CATER FOR UP TO 100 PEOPLE Including a full range of crockery, cutlery, glassware, banqueting chairs and a choice of circular &/or rectangular tables. Crisp white table linen and napkins are also included. USE OF OUR FULLY EQUIPPED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN You can hire one of our trusted caterers, choose your own, or arrange all the food yourself – it’s up to you! NO CORKAGE CHARGES! You can supply your own choice of top quality wines/drinks for you and your guests with no extra charges! A pay bar option is also available if you’d prefer. ENTERTAINMENT AND EXTRAS Professional disco sound and lights system (for mp3 player, laptop or iPod/Pad/Phone), logs for the open fire, croquet set, giant jenga, quoits, tennis racquets/balls, barbeque equipment and not forgetting… PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS! Enjoy a unique viewing experience across and beyond the Whitsand bay coastline that is forever changing throughout the day.

Reviews for Polhawn Fort
(93)

Louise & Pat
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
Everything a bride and groom could dream of
We truly had the best day of our lives. We visited Polhawn back in 2022 for the first time. We were shown around by James who was lovely, informative and friendly. We knew from the second we drove down the long, beautiful driveway that we would fall in love with the venue and fall in love we did! We knew it was the place for us, so we spoke with Polhawn via a video call to come up with a flexible payment plan which was super helpful for us. Fast-Forward nearly 2 years and the day was here! We were in regular communication regarding our plans and James was super helpful in advising us on the best uses of space. On the actual weekend of the wedding Kieran was on hand. Kieran was great and was so helpful on the day with every single part of the day. He moved furniture into the plans we had set, advised on some amendments to make the room work better for the reception and was perfect at helping the family decorate and the vendors get what they needed to do what they needed to do. The views, location and facilities speak for themselves but the team at Polhawn are what really makes this the perfect venue. Having the flexibility to pick everything we wanted is truly amazing and allowed us to make the perfect weekend. If you have the opportunity to have this venue, you absolutely should!
Kezia & James
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
It was a wonderful place to get married.
Its a wonderful venue and rain, wine or shine was a fantastic place to celebrate our special day. It was a wonderful place to get married and the team were all very helpful. It helped that all the recommended suppliers (which we picked from your website) knew the venue and each other very well!
Antonella & Phillip
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
Goodness me! What an absolute dream come true.
Goodness me! Cannot believe what we all just achieved. What an absolute dream come true. Phil and I are still very much processing all the fun and laughter of the weekend and will send a proper thank you to you all from Polhawn for all that you did to make our wedding so perfect. We honestly have no words just yet!!
Daisy & Nick
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
We had the most amazing time
We had the most amazing time, the fort exceeded expectations helped with fabulous suppliers and fort staff which made our day completely ours. We have so many lasting memories from being in such an amazing location and would love to go back in time and do it all again if we could!
Kate
Wedding: September
September 2024
What an incredible venue!
What an incredible venue! Just celebrated Lucy and Toms wedding this weekend and from Friday to Monday, we had the very best time. Sea dips every morning were so good for the soul. You guys are so lucky to have such a great place and the way you run it is just so special. Thankyou so much! Kate
Jen & Jess
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Wow! What a breathtaking venue 😍
We had the most wonderful wedding day at Polhawn Fort and completed our magical weekend with a beautiful Sunday on the beach. Wow! What a breathtaking venue 😍. Thank you so much!
Nicola & Gary
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Thank you, we had a lovely stay and our day was pe
The location was beautiful, everyone commented on how lovely the venue was and we were so lucky with the weather which was just the icing on the cake. The historical nature of the Fort, the fact it had rooms for us and family to stay in, beautiful grounds, the fact that it was all ours for our stay and we could bring in anything we wanted/any suppliers we chose to make our day how we wanted it.
Tutku & Yaseen
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
Constant compliments from guests.
Booked for our wedding and couldnt have picked a better location. Despite the initial bad weather, it is still a stunning venue, and then when the weather improved, it was unreal. Constant compliments from guests. It was also fantastic to stay there for two nights with amazing bedrooms and bathrooms. And finally all the staff were incredibly helpful before and during the wedding. Thank you so much!
Rachel & Sam
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
We can’t thank you enough
Dear James and Kyran, Just wanted to say thank you so much for everything during our wedding last week. We can’t thank you both enough with all the help and organising and we are so appreciative! We all had such wonderful compliments of the venue and the evening , so thank you again so much!
Katie & Alex
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
We had a truly magical wedding at Polhawn Fort.
From our initial visit through to the day itself, the Fort's team were hugely friendly, helpful and reassuring and made us feel very at ease. The flexibility the Fort provides allowed us to be ourselves which was hugely important to us, and it's stunning location by the sea has left a lasting impression on us and all our guests. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience.

Location & Contact Details for Polhawn Fort

Address

Rame Head, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL10 1LL, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

It is best to enter our Venue name into Google maps and it will direct you straight to our main entrance.

Nearest Town

Cawsand

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A38 Truelefoot roundabout

Nearest Train Station

St Germans

Nearest Airport

Newquay
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Polhawn Fort?

Wow, that's really tough! From all the bells & whistles to more intimate choices a wedding at Polhawn Fort can be shaped in a million different ways. Take a look at the thoughts and memories of one of our past couples. https://www.polhawnfort.com/nazia-martin-real-wedding/

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Book your venue first to ensure you have the dates that you want! After that everything else will fall into place...

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

With a garden that hugs the coastline surrounding it from all corners we have have a range of different activities and games on display. From the wacky and wonderful to the more laid back traditional activities. Spending time with family and close friends whilst the sea splashes below is truly a magical experience and something our guests take full advantage of.

Describe Polhawn Fort in 5 adjectives

Unique, Majestic, Historic, Flexible, Cornish!

Where’s the best photo spot at Polhawn Fort?

The private access beach - without a doubt.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Polhawn Fort?

We would never breathe a word....

What’s your favourite canapé?

Little cones of tempura battered cod with shoestring fries and aioli - you're at the beach after all!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Piping hot Cornish Pasties made just down the road.

What is Polhawn Fort most unique feature?

The Grand Hall with vaulted ceiling, 8 foot thick walls, and windows built into the cannon embrasures facing the sea.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The fact that we allow our guests so much choice. Fully licensed with no corkage fees or curfews and the ability to bring your choice of suppliers, the world is your oyster!
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Special OfferWe have various dates available from Autumn/Winter 2024/2025, please get in touch to find out further details.