About Nantwen

A Private Elopement Venue in the Heart of Pembrokeshire

Nantwen is one of Wales's most popular elopement wedding venues — a secluded, romantic cottage nestled within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, near Newport. Whether you're dreaming of a secret ceremony for two or a tiny wedding with your loved ones, Nantwen offers a truly private and personal setting unlike any other.

Elope with just the two of you and let us provide the witnesses, or invite a small gathering of guests to share in the moment. The choice is entirely yours. Set at the end of a long private track with sweeping views over open meadows, a wooded valley, and easy access to the Welsh coast and the Preseli Mountains, Nantwen is as breathtaking as the occasion calls for.

We've been hosting elopements and intimate weddings for many years. Nantwen is discreet, personal, and unforgettable.

Nantwen warmly welcomes everyone. Whatever your religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, race, disability, marital status, or background — you belong here. We are proud to host inclusive, accessible, and respectful weddings for all couples.

The cottage sleeps up to five guests across three bedrooms, and we can accommodate additional guests for the ceremony, children, and dogs. We maintain a curated list of trusted local suppliers including florists, caterers, cake makers, photographers, make-up artists and hairdressers.

You'll need to arrange a Pembrokeshire registrar to attend and legally register your marriage — see the current registrar fees here. In the rare event your chosen registrar isn't available, we'll simply move your booking to another suitable date. We accept payment by card, bank transfer, or instalments.

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What's Included at Nantwen

Every elopement and wedding at Nantwen includes:

• Exclusive use of the fully equipped, beautifully furnished Nantwen cottage for your stay

• Complete privacy — Nantwen sits at the end of a long private track, away from the main farmhouse

• Use of the hall and wild grounds for your ceremony — meadows, woodland and natural landscapes for unforgettable photographs

• Witnesses provided (elopement bookings)

• Friendly, attentive hosts available to you throughout your stay

Optional Extras:

• 6" Wedding Cake — £60

• 8" Wedding Cake — £80

• Dogs welcome — £50 each

• Wedding bands from — £575

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we legally get married at Nantwen? Yes. Nantwen is an approved venue for civil marriages in Wales. You'll need to book a Pembrokeshire registrar to come to the property to conduct and register the ceremony. We'll help guide you through the process.

Do we need to bring witnesses? No — if you're booking an elopement, we provide witnesses for you. If you'd prefer to bring your own, that's absolutely fine too.

How many guests can we invite? For elopements, it's just the two of you (plus our witnesses). For tiny weddings, you can invite up to 30 guests for a 2-hour ceremony. For overnight stays, the cottage sleeps up to five people across three bedrooms.

Are same-sex couples welcome at Nantwen? Absolutely and wholeheartedly. Nantwen is a fully inclusive elopement venue. We celebrate love in all its forms and warmly welcome couples of all genders, orientations, religions, backgrounds and family arrangements.

Is Nantwen dog-friendly? Yes! Dogs are welcome at Nantwen for £50 per dog. The wild grounds and surrounding countryside are perfect for a post-ceremony walk.

Where is Nantwen? Nantwen is located near Newport in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, West Wales. It's private, rural and peaceful — surrounded by meadows, woodland, the Preseli Mountains and the Welsh coastline.

What's the difference between an elopement and a tiny wedding at Nantwen? An elopement is just the two of you — no guests, maximum privacy, minimum fuss. A tiny wedding allows you to invite a small number of family or friends (up to 30 for the ceremony). Both are based on an overnight stay at the cottage.

How do I book? Use our online booking calendar to secure your date. Then book the Pembrokeshire registrar separately, ensuring the dates match. If you're marrying within three months, contact the registrar directly by phone or email.