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Price: £4,700 – £18,845
Guests: 100
Bedrooms: 8
Deals available: 5
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Description
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 wish. 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. You also have the use of our 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.
Message from the team
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
Wedding Venue Type
Castle
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
100
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
8
Sleeps No. of People
24
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for Polhawn Fort
Pricing for Polhawn Fort
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Furniture included
Guest accommodation included
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
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 are newly refurbished and have extensive 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.
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- KKate & Ed21/10/2025It was a magical venue with the freedom to design It was a magical venue with the freedom to designWe loved our stay and had the most memorable time. It was so special to stay in a fort with such amazing views. The weather on the day combined with the venue made this the most special day of our lives. Polhawn Fort is what made our wedding everything we dreamed of - it is unmatched as a venue and makes you feel like you have stepped into another magical world.We loved our stay and had the most memorable time. It was so special to stay in a fort with such amazing views. The weather on the day combined with the venue made this the most special day of our lives. Polhawn Fort is what made our wedding everything we dreamed of - it is unmatched as a venue and makes you feel like you have stepped into another magical world.
- EEmma & Tom03/10/2025The view, the location and the friendly staffThe view, the location and the friendly staffAll round brilliance, super helpful and put our worries to rest. Super flexible with what we wanted. Couldn’t have asked for better!All round brilliance, super helpful and put our worries to rest. Super flexible with what we wanted. Couldn’t have asked for better!
- CCarla & Jason19/08/2025This coastal venue was absolutely beautiful.This coastal venue was absolutely beautiful.From our first viewing we knew Polhawn Fort was the right venue for our Wedding. We have no words for how stunning the venue is and we still cannot get over how perfect the day was. The fort being a dry hire venue was great as we could choose all our own suppliers, which made it even more personal. All our guests commented on how beautiful the Fort was and how amazing the day was. Polhawn Fort will be forever special to us.From our first viewing we knew Polhawn Fort was the right venue for our Wedding. We have no words for how stunning the venue is and we still cannot get over how perfect the day was. The fort being a dry hire venue was great as we could choose all our own suppliers, which made it even more personal. All our guests commented on how beautiful the Fort was and how amazing the day was. Polhawn Fort will be forever special to us.
- HHannah & David06/06/2025We had the best experience with PolhawnWe had the best experience with PolhawnThe build up of 18 months from first viewing to our wedding day were brilliant. James and his team were attentive, responsive and nothing too much in ensuring that whilst this was just another working week for them, that they never lost sight that this was the most special week of our lives, and we felt that at every single stage. Just a massive thank you for giving us and our families the platform to have the best week of our lives.The build up of 18 months from first viewing to our wedding day were brilliant. James and his team were attentive, responsive and nothing too much in ensuring that whilst this was just another working week for them, that they never lost sight that this was the most special week of our lives, and we felt that at every single stage. Just a massive thank you for giving us and our families the platform to have the best week of our lives.
- ZZoe & Jon20/05/2025We fell in love with the venue.We fell in love with the venue.Everything was absolutely perfect and our weekend stay was incredible. We had the most incredible day and wouldn’t have changed anything from start to finish. James was extraordinary and made sure there were no concerns throughout the entire weekend - he is a necessity!! We wish we could do it all again and just hope there is a reason for us to visit / stay at the fort in future. The venue itself was the most beautiful, comfortable venue we had ever been to, but the staff really do make it.Everything was absolutely perfect and our weekend stay was incredible. We had the most incredible day and wouldn’t have changed anything from start to finish. James was extraordinary and made sure there were no concerns throughout the entire weekend - he is a necessity!! We wish we could do it all again and just hope there is a reason for us to visit / stay at the fort in future. The venue itself was the most beautiful, comfortable venue we had ever been to, but the staff really do make it.
- LLaura & Huw05/05/2025We fell in love with it!We fell in love with it!Polhawn Fort is such a special venue. The whole team are so helpful and we really felt that we had the full flexibility to do whatever we wanted, which suited us perfectly. And those views!! What a magical place for the most special of days.Polhawn Fort is such a special venue. The whole team are so helpful and we really felt that we had the full flexibility to do whatever we wanted, which suited us perfectly. And those views!! What a magical place for the most special of days.
- EEllie & Jake25/04/2025Thank you for everything! Thank you for everything!The best decision we made when planning our wedding was booking Polhawn Fort! The second best decision we made was booking for 4 nights so we were able to enjoy the venue either side of the wedding with our friends and family. Not only are the team incredible, super helpful and genuinely care about ensuring you have the best day, the venue is outstandingly beautiful. From start to finish it felt like we were in a (very good!) dream! I am trying to persuade someone we know to get married there.The best decision we made when planning our wedding was booking Polhawn Fort! The second best decision we made was booking for 4 nights so we were able to enjoy the venue either side of the wedding with our friends and family. Not only are the team incredible, super helpful and genuinely care about ensuring you have the best day, the venue is outstandingly beautiful. From start to finish it felt like we were in a (very good!) dream! I am trying to persuade someone we know to get married there.
- HHannah & Lewis27/03/2025The beautiful location and the welcoming staffThe beautiful location and the welcoming staffThannk you so much to James, Kyran and Lewis for all of their help throughout the weekend. Everyone had such a good time and complimented how comfy the beds were and how well maintained the building is. We cannot thank the Polhawn team enough for our beautiful day, and the added bonus of the new sauna made our Sunday chill day amazing!Thannk you so much to James, Kyran and Lewis for all of their help throughout the weekend. Everyone had such a good time and complimented how comfy the beds were and how well maintained the building is. We cannot thank the Polhawn team enough for our beautiful day, and the added bonus of the new sauna made our Sunday chill day amazing!
- HHarry & Matt13/01/2025Highly recommend Polhawn Fort. Thank you ❤️Highly recommend Polhawn Fort. Thank you ❤️This place is off the scale I didn’t want to leave! I got married here last week and had the best day of my life all thanks to Polhawn Fort and their team (James & Kyran)! The venue is stunning, has its own private beach, huge rooms and is dog friendly. The fort accommodated my whole family from Monday to Friday and had everything we needed. From spectacular views of the Cornish coast line, to comfortable beds and open fire places this place is perfect for every occasion whatever the season.This place is off the scale I didn’t want to leave! I got married here last week and had the best day of my life all thanks to Polhawn Fort and their team (James & Kyran)! The venue is stunning, has its own private beach, huge rooms and is dog friendly. The fort accommodated my whole family from Monday to Friday and had everything we needed. From spectacular views of the Cornish coast line, to comfortable beds and open fire places this place is perfect for every occasion whatever the season.
- MMoriah & Julian03/01/2025Would highly recommend. Special memories indeed! Would highly recommend. Special memories indeed!From the moment that we stepped into the Main Hall of the Fort, we both knew that this was the venue for us. It was enclosed, warm, cosy and full of character. The lighting, the big log fire, Xmas tree and sparkly lights all set the tone for our intimate gathering of 50 of our closest family and friends. In this great setting we blended our wedding, the winter solstice and Christmas as one. We loved that we had the whole weekend to celebrate our special our special event.From the moment that we stepped into the Main Hall of the Fort, we both knew that this was the venue for us. It was enclosed, warm, cosy and full of character. The lighting, the big log fire, Xmas tree and sparkly lights all set the tone for our intimate gathering of 50 of our closest family and friends. In this great setting we blended our wedding, the winter solstice and Christmas as one. We loved that we had the whole weekend to celebrate our special our special event.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
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 your venue in 5 adjectives.
Unique, Majestic, Historic, Flexible, Cornish!
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The private access beach - without a doubt.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
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 your venue's 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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