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Runaway and Elopement Weddings
For couples dreaming of an escapist wedding in the lap of luxury, look no further than the drop-dead gorgeous destination venue of Lower Barns.
Situated in stunning rural surrounds between the exotic realms of the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the sheltered south Cornish coast, Lower Barns offers an achingly beautiful bolthole in which to relish an intimate or elopement wedding of the most memorable kind.
Presenting a spectacular series of facilities and features, the award winning boutique guest house will treat you and your guests to super stylish interiors and surrounds.
Eight uniquely designed suites redefine the words snug and welcoming. There are three suites within in the main house and four scattered across the gardens, three of which have their own private gardens and one with wheelchair access and and upstairs room. One has a sauna, one a woodburner and another has it’s own gypsy caravan.
Well behaved dogs are welcome at weddings and can stay (in their own beds, not on furniture or beds) in The Hideaway and The Hayloft.
Extra sensuous indulgences can be experienced with therapies in your rooms, Jacuzzi hot tub and walled gardens. And then there is the food - ‘modern romantic country’ menus, sourced locally and cooked to perfection for a feast as indulgent on the tastebuds as the sublime location is on the eyes.
Stage a civil ceremony in any of the fabulous and fully-licensed spaces, from an outdoor wedding in The Wed Shed, to the intimacy of a winter wedding in The Shack in front of a roaring log fire or if you have more guests you may choose The Lounge with open fire. Design an incredibly dazzling and bespoke day to suit your every individual whim.
Countless couples have been wooed by the unique and characterful approach to design, service and making memories. Lower Barns offers a beautiful backdrop for intimate ‘runaway’ weddings and elopements.
Wedding packages are based on two people eloping, or exclusive use of Lower Barns for up to 20 people.
There are a range of packages :
Runaway Elopement Weddings for Two from £935
Until 31st October 2016 - £1100 for 2 nights, £1200 for 3 nights, £1300 for 4 nights
1st November 2016 - 31st March 2017 - £935 for 2 nights, £1035 for 3 nights, £1135 for 4 nights
(Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day and Valentines £1235)
1st April 2017 - 31st October 2017 - £1235 for 2 nights, £1335 for 3 nights, £1435 for 4 nights
• Monday to Sunday weddings.
• Staying Bed and Breakfast in Nook, Cranny, The Hideaway or The Hayloft
(dogs welcome in The Hideaway and The Hayloft).
• Breakfast in bed.
• Picnic platter and cake on arrival.
• Ceremony in The Wed Shed or The Shack.
• Mike and Janie will witness.
• Champagne, canapés and cake for two.
• Check in from 3.30 pm, check out at 10.30 am.
• Bring Your Own Booze.
A two course Wedding Feast after your ceremony in The Party Shed is £40 per person.
Mike is our in house photographer and can take photo’s both here and down at the beach for £400.
If you would like your children and witnesses* to attend your ceremony, they must stay at Lower Barns B&B (£160 to £225 per double or family room, per night). There will be an extra charge of £40 each to attend your ceremony and have bubbles and canapés.
*Up to 2 people (excluding bride and groom), anymore people and you will need our Exclusive Use package.
Please note that Registrars fees are in addition and payable directly to Cornwall Council, see www.cornwall.gov.uk/marriage or call 0300 1234 181.
Cream Tea Party Weddings for Two from £799
Until 31st October 2016 - £899 for 2 nights, £999 for 3 nights, £1099 for 4 nights
1st November 2016 - 31st March 2017 - £799 for 2 nights, £899 for 3 nights, £999 for 4 nights
(Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day and Valentines £1235)
1st April 2017 - 31st October 2017 - £899 for 2 nights, £999 for 3 nights, £1099 for 4 nights
• Monday to Thursday weddings, with check out on Fridays.
• Staying Bed and Breakfast either in Garden Suite, Lawnside Suite or The Hayloft (dog friendly).
• Ceremony in The Wed Shed or The Shack.
• Cream tea and bubbles in your suite or garden after your ceremony.
• Check in from 3.30 pm, check out at 10.30 am.
• Bring Your Own Booze.
A two course Wedding Feast after your ceremony in The Party Shed is £40 per person.
Mike is our in house photographer and can take photo’s both here and down at the beach for £400.
If you would like your children and witnesses* to attend your ceremony, they must stay at Lower Barns B&B (£115 to £225 per double or family room, per night). There will be an extra charge of £40 each to attend your ceremony and have bubbles and canapés.
*Up to 2 people (excluding wedding couple), anymore people and you will need our Exclusive Use package.
Please note that Registrars fees are in addition and payable directly to Cornwall Council, see www.cornwall.gov.uk/marriage or call 0300 1234 181.
Exclusive Use for Two to Twenty
Until 31st March 2017 - £6250*
(Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day and Valentines £7000*)
1st April 2017 - 31st October 2017 £7000*
*plus £150 corkage
• Monday to Sunday weddings.
• Stay and Play for two nights Bed and Breakfast for up to 20 people.
• Dogs of the Wedding couple can stay in The Hideaway or The Hayloft.
• Homemade Cornish Pasty and Cake Supper on arrival night in The Party Shed.
• Breakfast in bed for the wedding couple.
• Use of your favourite ceremony room - The Wed Shed, The Shack or The Lounge.
• Champagne and canapés in the garden or The Party Shed after your ceremony.
• Two course Wedding Feast, either sit down intimate dinner, BBQ or stand up fork and finger food.
• Use of The Party Shed after your Feast until 11.30 pm.
• Use of hot tub, sauna and gardens.
• Check in from 3.30 pm, check out at 10.30 am.
• Bring Your Own Booze.
Please note that Registrars fees are in addition and payable directly to Cornwall Council, see www.cornwall.gov.uk/marriage or call 0300 1234 181.
Elopements have seen a rise in popularity; giving couples a stress free and relaxed occasion, loaded with intimacy.
Lower Barns is the dreamiest wedding venue to lock lips and lives.
Honeymoons and Minimoons at Hiding Places, Lower Barns
On the South coast of Cornwall where roads give way to country lanes and beaches, spectacular coastline and pretty fishing villages, you will find Lower Barns.
Fall under the spell of this special place instantly. Blending a riot of colour and a heady air of romance, you’ll find stylish retreats scattered across a glorious garden; the lush lawn with colourful flowerbeds, lanterns and wooden flowers, and the trees blossom with candyfloss pink flowers in the spring.
Hugged by private courtyards, luxurious Hiding Places - Nook and Cranny - pop with colour and character. Blending eye-catching design with luxe, cosy comforts, such as a dive-into-me bed, woodburner and retro fridge, these gorgeous spots beg you to relax, unwind and indulge. The Hideaway offers colour and romance in abundance; there’s a super king-size bed, a slipper bath and even a gypsy caravan in the private garden.
Step inside the private, exotic climes of the walled garden to a superb, sun baked spot. Enter a sanctuary styled with a riot of colour, an eclectic mix of textiles and furnishings, and a bucket load of personality.
A twinkling chandelier overlooks a divine slipper bath in the roomy and glamorous bathroom, while a sumptuous over sized bed is heaped with luxurious linen, looking out to your own secret garden. For a memorable evening, wander from the charm of your Hiding Place, across the garden to The Party Shed for a delicious feast, with gregarious table settings, a multitude of candles and log burner, then slip into the hub tub for a spot of star gazing, against the inky black night.
A range of therapies are available, as well as, exceptional massage from former Arsenal FC masseur John Kelly.
While away your honeymoon with country rambles, coastal walks, lazing on beaches cloaked in golden sands and mooching around the nearby fishing villages - that’s if you can bear to drag yourself away from the heavenly Hiding Place at Lower Barns.
Awards
AA 5 Star Gold Award
Cornwall Tourism Award Gold 2014/2015
South West England Tourism Excellence Awards Silver 2014/15
Visit England Awards Highly Commended 2015
Cornwall Tourism Awards Gold 2007/2008
Visit Britain Awards Gold 2007
Visit Britain Awards Silver 2008
AA England’s Best Guesthouse 2005/2006
South West Tourism Excellence Awards Guest Accommodation of the Year 2007 - Gold
OPEN : ALL YEAR (give or take a few!).
Elopements and runaway weddings can be booked at very last minutes - it's all about no stress or fuss, a wedding without the planning - give us a call for availability, we will look forward to accommodating you
Win a winter wedding in our competition with Wed Magazine
www.wedmagazine.co.uk/win-a-winter-elopement-wedding-at-lower-barns.html
"My wife and I married here on 29th Feb. From start to finish the whole experience was perfection. We were incredibly well looked after by Janie and Mike. The accommodation is truly first class while still feeling homely and familiar. We stayed in Nook and enjoyed the sauna after a long day, and the comfort of the room(s) of an evening. I truly couldn't think of a a better place to get married."
Johnny and Den Harris, Married in March 2016
"My wife and I celebrated our marriage at Lower Barns at the beginning of November. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding day, everything was perfect and just as we wanted. I wouldn't trade our day for even the biggest, most extravagant wedding in the world! We wanted a celebration that was about the two of us, and that is exactly what we got. "
Cameron and Sarannah Clarke, Married in November 2015
"Just returned from our friends Valentine's day wedding. Lower Barns Boutique is an amazing place for a very personalised wedding. Your made to feel part of the family. Nothing is too much trouble for the team there. Accommodation is 5*****. The grounds are beautiful. we just can't fault it. The perfect retreat, if your looking for a special wedding venue with a personalised touch."
Steve Fox, Married in December 1899