Pentillie Castle
Pentillie Castle
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Pentillie Castle

A Cornish castle, exclusively yours.

From£5,715

Venue Highlights

Exclusive

The whole castle

from arrival to departure

To 200

Guests

in a marquee on the lawns

11 Rooms

On site

Vi-spring beds

The Tamar

Riverside

on a private estate

At a Glance

Venue Intelligence

CeremonyUp to 60 in the castle's historic reception rooms and up to 120-200 with a marquee on the lawns; a choice of ceremony locations across the estate for every faith and tradition
DiningUp to 60 for a wedding breakfast in the reception rooms, or up to 120 in a marquee on the lawns
Bedrooms11 bedrooms with Vi-spring beds, exclusively yours from arrival to departure, with a farmhouse kitchen, games room, solar-heated pool and sauna
Exclusive UseYes: exclusive use of the castle, its 11 bedrooms and immediate gardens, a minimum of 2 nights for most bookings
CateringBespoke catering, from fine dining to sharing feasts, drawing on Cornwall and the Tamar valley; external caterers welcomed
Outdoor CeremonyAvailable
AccommodationOn-site
LocationSt Mellion, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6QD, England
StyleA family-run, Grade II* Cornish country castle on a private estate above the River Tamar, exclusive use, with historic reception rooms and a marquee lawn
Best ForExclusive-use castle weddings, country estate weddings, riverside and marquee weddings, intimate weddings and elopements, and inclusive weddings of every faith and tradition

Saltash, Cornwall

A Cornish castle, exclusively yours.

Pentillie Castle is a family-run Cornish country castle on a private estate above the River Tamar, hired exclusively for weddings. Grand in name yet intimate by nature, its historic reception rooms host up to 60 for the wedding breakfast, with the lawns for a marquee up to 200, a choice of ceremony locations across the estate, and 11 bedrooms, all yours from arrival to departure.

A Ceremony for Every Couple, and Every Tradition.
Weddings at Pentillie Castle

A Ceremony for Every Couple, and Every Tradition.

Pentillie welcomes couples of all faiths, cultures and traditions, with a genuine choice of ceremony settings across the estate: a celebrant-led ceremony under the wisteria, vows at the riverside Bathing Hut, a chuppah, a Nikah, or a hand-tying beneath the trees. The wedding breakfast follows in the castle's historic reception rooms for up to 60, or a marquee on the lawns for up to 200, and the celebration runs as formal or as free as you please, from a live band to a barefoot silent disco.

Fine Dining, or a Family Feast.
The Table

Fine Dining, or a Family Feast.

Catering at Pentillie is bespoke, from a traditional fine-dining seated wedding breakfast to a relaxed feast of sharing platters, drawing on the produce of Cornwall and the Tamar valley. Dinner is served in the castle's historic reception rooms for up to 60, or a marquee on the lawns, with drinks on the terraces and the bar running into the night.

A couple on the stone steps before Pentillie Castle

A Cornish Castle

A family-run castle on a private estate above the River Tamar, hired exclusively, with historic reception rooms and 11 bedrooms.

The Castle

A Ceremony for Everyone

A genuine choice of ceremony settings for every faith and tradition, from the wisteria to the riverside Bathing Hut.

The Ceremony
Wisteria over a garden ceremony pavilion at Pentillie
A champagne toast in the marquee, guests cheering

Reception Rooms or a Marquee

The castle's historic reception rooms for up to 60, or a marquee on the lawns for up to 200.

The Celebration

The Whole Estate

A games room, farmhouse kitchen, solar-heated pool and sauna, and woodland walks down to the Tamar.

The Estate
A couple at the riverside Bathing Hut on the Tamar
Woodland, Gardens, and the Tamar Below.
The Estate & The River

Woodland, Gardens, and the Tamar Below.

Pentillie sits in a privately owned estate of woodland, gardens and parkland that runs down to the River Tamar. Cedar avenues and green paths lead through the grounds to the water and the riverside Bathing Hut, the gardens rise in terraces to the castle, and there are some of the wow-iest views in Cornwall from the bedroom windows. For the party there is a games room, a farmhouse kitchen, and an outdoor solar-heated pool and sauna, and the freedom of the whole estate for the length of the stay.

Accommodation

11 Bedrooms, and the Run of the Estate.

A four-poster and the view

The Bridal Suite

up to 2 guests
Suite

A castle bedroom dressed with a four-poster bed, where the dress hangs ready on the morning of the wedding, with a Vi-spring bed and some of the wow-iest views in Cornwall out over the Tamar valley.

Four-Poster
Valley Views
The Bridal Suite
The Castle Bedrooms

Eleven, exclusively yours

The Castle Bedrooms

up to Sleeps the wedding party
Bedrooms

Pentillie's 11 bedrooms, all with Vi-spring beds, are exclusively yours from arrival to departure, so the whole wedding party stays together in the castle, with full use of the farmhouse kitchen and the reception rooms.

11 Bedrooms
Vi-Spring Beds

Historic and characterful

The Reception Rooms

up to Up to 60
Rooms

The castle's historic reception rooms, from the elegant drawing room to the dining room, host the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast for up to 60, without the need for a marquee.

Historic Rooms
Up to 60 Dining
The Reception Rooms
The Estate

Pool, games room and grounds

The Estate

up to For the whole party
Estate

Beyond the bedrooms, the party has the run of the estate: a games room, a farmhouse kitchen, an outdoor solar-heated swimming pool and a sauna, the gardens and terraces, and the woodland walks down to the Tamar.

Pool & Sauna
Gardens & Woodland
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A Cornish castle on a private estate above the Tamar, hired whole: historic reception rooms, a marquee on the lawns, a riverside Bathing Hut, and 11 bedrooms, all yours from arrival to departure.

Luxury Wedding Directory

Editorial

Location

Saltash, Cornwall

Pentillie Castle sits above the River Tamar near Saltash, on the Cornwall and Devon border, a few miles from Plymouth. It is about 20 minutes from Plymouth and its rail station, and within reach of Exeter and the Cornish coast, easy for guests to reach yet deep in the estate's private woodland and gardens above the river.

Plymouth (city & station)

About 20 minutes

The River Tamar

On the estate

Exeter Airport (EXT)

About 1 hour

The Cornish coast

Within reach

Pricing and What to Expect

An exclusive-use Cornish castle above the Tamar.

Pentillie Castle is a family-run Cornish country castle above the River Tamar, hired exclusively for weddings. Most bookings take the castle, its 11 bedrooms and gardens for a minimum of two nights. The castle's historic reception rooms host up to 60 for the wedding breakfast, with the lawns for a marquee up to 200. Food and drink are quoted separately; the LWD team makes the introduction.

from (1-day wedding, up to 60, exclusive use)
£5,715

Typically Includes

-Exclusive use of the castle, its 11 bedrooms and immediate gardens, from arrival to departure
-A choice of ceremony locations across the estate, indoors and out
-The castle's historic reception rooms for the wedding breakfast, up to 60
-The lawns and terraces for a marquee, for larger celebrations
-The farmhouse kitchen, games room, solar-heated pool and sauna

Pentillie's 2026 tariffs run from £5,715 for a 1-day wedding (up to 60), £9,005 for a full castle wedding (up to 60), £7,235 for an intimate wedding (up to 22), £29,685 for a marquee wedding (up to 120), and from £4,340 for an elopement, with food and drink charged separately and discounts for NHS and military. The LWD team makes the introduction and helps you request the full tariff and a bespoke proposal.

All pricing is indicative. Final investment varies by date, guest count, menu, and bespoke requirements. Contact the venue directly for a tailored proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pentillie Castle

It is a family-run Cornish castle on a private estate above the River Tamar, hired exclusively, grand in name yet intimate by nature: historic reception rooms for up to 60, a marquee on the lawns for up to 200, a riverside Bathing Hut, 11 bedrooms, and the run of the whole estate, all yours from arrival to departure.

Ceremonies are held across the estate, from the wisteria pavilion and the Old Tennis Lawn to the riverside Bathing Hut. The wedding breakfast follows in the castle's historic reception rooms for up to 60, or a marquee on the lawns for a larger party, with drinks on the terraces.

Yes. Pentillie welcomes couples of all religions, races, sexual orientations and cultural traditions, with ceremony settings for a celebrant-led ceremony, a chuppah, a Nikah, a hand-tying, or a church, and no prescribed formula to the day.

A privately owned estate of woodland, gardens and parkland above the River Tamar, on the Cornwall and Devon border, with cedar avenues, gardens rising in terraces to the castle, some of the wow-iest views in Cornwall, and the river and Bathing Hut below.

11 bedrooms with Vi-spring beds, including a four-poster bridal suite, all exclusively yours from arrival to departure, with a farmhouse kitchen, games room, and an outdoor solar-heated pool and sauna.

Bespoke catering, from a traditional fine-dining seated wedding breakfast to a relaxed feast of sharing platters, drawing on the produce of Cornwall and the Tamar valley, served in the reception rooms or a marquee on the lawns.

Yes. Most bookings take the castle, its 11 bedrooms and immediate gardens on exclusive use for a minimum of two nights, so the whole wedding party has Pentillie to themselves.

It feels like taking over a beloved family castle for a weekend: a ceremony in the gardens or by the river, a wedding breakfast in historic rooms or a marquee, garden games and a silent disco, the whole party staying together, and no formula but your own.

Saltash, Cornwall

Pentillie Castle

Pentillie Castle & Estate St Mellion, Saltash Cornwall, PL12 6QD

Getting Here

A family-run Cornish castle above the River Tamar

Exclusive use of the castle and 11 bedrooms, min. 2 nights

Reception rooms for up to 60; a marquee for up to 200

About 20 minutes from Plymouth

A riverside Bathing Hut, pool, sauna and games room

Pentillie Castle · Enquire

Begin Planning Your Wedding at Pentillie Castle

Our team will connect you with the Pentillie team to discuss exclusive use of the castle, a ceremony across the estate, a wedding breakfast in the reception rooms or a marquee, the 11 bedrooms, and a bespoke proposal for a Cornish castle wedding above the Tamar.

Your enquiry is kept strictly private. We will never share your information.

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