It is becoming harder to find somewhere that is truly unique – but not impossible. In beautiful North Wales, nestling in the foothills of the Clwydian range, an area of outstanding natural beauty stands 5 Star Pentre Mawr Country House, just an hour from the metropolises of Manchester and Liverpool and only four hours from the capital. It’s an unlikely place for the most unusual wedding venue – an 18th-century Manor House where you can marry in an authentic African Safari Lodge and then sleep under canvas on your wedding night.The house itself is a white double fronted manor house with stone pillars framing the front door, sash windows and pretty pathways with green lawns to the side leading up to the grand entrance. Grand but not imposing, Pentre Mawr provides a selection of elegantly decorated reception rooms and the Long Gallery for both the civil ceremony and wedding breakfast, perfect for small, intimate celebrations. From roaring fires and cosy couches to formal dining in the dining room, couples can choose a wedding that reflects their style at Pentre Mawr Country House.

The grounds at Pentre Mawr are glorious with the beautiful Walled Garden, which offering an amazing backdrop for pictures, and luscious lawns with a gazebo for musicians. For a completely different wedding and something totally unique, the African Safari Lodge within the grounds is both romantic and memorable. Making the most of the natural beauty of its setting, and creating excitement with wildlife, couples can opt for a fun-filled and informal wedding. Alternatively, for those wanting a larger, more traditional wedding celebration, the marquee is a must. With ivory linings, sparkling chandeliers, neutral carpets and a wooden floor, the marquee is a blank canvas and can be dressed to suit any theme. Linked to the marquee is the recently renovated red brick barn, with the black and white dance floor and bar area, it is the perfect place to dance the night away.

Ensuring the bride and groom, their families and guests can relax and unwind for the whole weekend; Pentre Mawr offers a range of accommodation including three luxurious large bedrooms within the house, each boasting a Jacuzzi bath, six African Safari lodges with hot tubs and three charming cottages with hot tubs. With ample space, guests can even bring their camper vans and tents and stay on the grounds the night of the wedding, making Pentre Mawr a most flexible wedding venue.