Weddings at Barclay House

In collaboration with Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Barclay House is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to marry on legendary St.George's Island. The island is known to date back to 1139 and includes the ruins of a Benedictine chapel, legend also states that Joseph of Arimethea landed here with the child Christ. The island was inhabited by two sisters who lived in the stunning surroundings until 2004, when the Island was left as a legacy to Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Channel 4 recently featured St George's Island on Time Team due to its significant archaeological appeal.

The 22 acre island is now managed by the Trust as a marine nature reserve with weddings limited strictly to 12 per year, making it one of the most coveted venues in Cornwall. The unique package means that guests can take advantage of the awe-inspiring scenery of their own private island, with the bride and groom arriving separately by boat from the mainland historic fishing town of Looe. Ceremonies are especially intimate, with numbers strictly limited to no more than 32 guests.

After the ceremony, couples can celebrate with friends and family and keep in the Cornish spirit with sparkling wine toast from Camel Valley vineyard. Guests are then escorted from the island to the reception and wedding breakfast at Barclay House in Looe which boasts a two AA rosette awarded restaurant, six acres of ever changing gardens and woodlands, accommodation of 12 bedrooms and eight luxury self catering cottages.

Barclay House also has a wedding licence, and ceremonies can take place both in the hotel's lounge bars and in its extensive sun trapped garden. The hotel also acts as a back up venue for St.George's island ceremonies in the case of bad weather or rough seas. Barclay House can host up to 50 people for a wedding ceremony inside the hotel, 60 in the gardens and 32 for weddings on Looe's St.George's island. For receptions Barclay House can host a maximum of 60 guests for a sit down meal in the restaurant or up to 150 in a hired marquee in its grounds.

Barclay House offers three wedding packages depending on the time of year, Winter Wonderland, Spring in to Love and Summer Celebration as well as this, bespoke packages can also be designed. Menus are also designed by the award winning head chef with options ranging from a buffet of Cornish delights to a six course tasting menu with matching wines. Wedding packages are priced to give you exclusive use of the hotel's 12 bedrooms, which sleep a maximum of 27 guests and also exclusive use of the restaurant and public rooms, including the terrace with spectacular river views - perfect for a drinks reception!

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