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The Secret Garden

A private garden wedding venue tucked away in the Vale of Glamorgan

A wedding weekend, not just a wedding day

Slow down and enjoy the whole weekend

At The Secret Garden, weddings are never rushed.

With exclusive use of the venue from Friday to Sunday, you have time to settle in, decorate the marquee, welcome guests and properly enjoy the celebration without constantly watching the clock.

Spend the evening dancing under the stars, wake up surrounded by countryside views and enjoy a slower, more relaxed wedding experience with the people closest to you.

It’s a wedding weekend designed to feel personal, meaningful and completely your own.

Your Own Private Corner of the Countryside

A Hidden Gem in the Heart of the Vale of Glamorgan

Wedding guests cheering with the bride and groom outside a large white marquee tent on a sunny lawn.
Wedding guests cheering with the bride and groom outside a large white marquee tent on a sunny lawn.

Tucked away near Pendoylan in the Vale of Glamorgan, The Secret Garden is a private countryside wedding venue full of character, greenery and relaxed charm.

Although the setting feels wonderfully secluded, we’re still within easy reach of Cardiff, the M4 and surrounding South Wales towns and villages.

The result is a wedding venue that feels peaceful and private without being difficult for guests to reach.

Marquee Weddings, Made Personal

A flexible wedding venue you can truly make your own

No two weddings at The Secret Garden ever look the same — and that’s exactly how we like it.

Our marquee wedding venue gives couples the freedom to create a day that reflects their personalities, style and guest experience.

Whether you’re planning a relaxed countryside gathering, elegant floral styling, a rustic celebration or something unique, the venue gives you the flexibility to shape the atmosphere your way.

You’re free to choose your marquee style, catering and suppliers, while Rosie and Simon are always on hand with friendly support and practical guidance throughout the planning process.

Elegant outdoor wedding reception tent with bistro lighting, wooden cross back chairs, and floral greenery.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception tent with bistro lighting, wooden cross back chairs, and floral greenery.

Ceremonies, Celebrations & Accommodation

Everything together in one beautiful setting

Guests mingling at an outdoor garden wedding reception with a white marquee tent and hay bale seating.
Guests mingling at an outdoor garden wedding reception with a white marquee tent and hay bale seating.
Yellow shepherd's hut and rustic wooden furniture on a sunny lawn beside a pink house.
Yellow shepherd's hut and rustic wooden furniture on a sunny lawn beside a pink house.
Rustic outdoor wedding bar with heart-shaped signs and white bunting under a marquee tent.
Rustic outdoor wedding bar with heart-shaped signs and white bunting under a marquee tent.

From outdoor ceremonies in the garden to marquee receptions and cosy on-site accommodation, The Secret Garden brings your whole wedding weekend together in one place.

Hold your ceremony surrounded by greenery, enjoy drinks and photographs in the gardens, celebrate in the marquee and then stay overnight with your closest friends and family in our countryside accommodation.

Keeping everything together creates a more relaxed, connected and enjoyable experience for everyone.

What Couples Love

The things couples remember most are often the atmosphere, the freedom to make the venue their own and the feeling of being surrounded by the people they love in a beautiful countryside setting.

A bride and groom holding hands while walking through a golden rural field after their wedding ceremony.
A bride and groom holding hands while walking through a golden rural field after their wedding ceremony.

Why couples fall in love with The Secret Garden

Review Snippets

“It felt like our own private little world for the weekend.”

“Relaxed, beautiful and completely personal from start to finish.”

“Rosie and Simon made everything feel easy and welcoming.”

Questions couples often ask

Where is The Secret Garden wedding venue?

The Secret Garden at Duffryn Mawr is a private countryside wedding venue near Pendoylan in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, within easy reach of Cardiff and the M4.

Can we have exclusive use of the venue?

Yes. Weddings at The Secret Garden are exclusive use, meaning the venue and accommodation are privately yours for the duration of your wedding weekend.

Is the venue licensed for civil ceremonies?

Yes. Couples can hold civil ceremonies at the venue, including outdoor ceremony options.

Does the venue have accommodation?

Yes. The Secret Garden offers a range of on-site accommodation options for close family and friends.

Can we choose our own suppliers?

Yes. Couples are free to personalise the wedding with their own choice of marquee, styling, catering and trusted suppliers.

Come and see The Secret Garden for yourself

The best way to experience The Secret Garden is to walk through the gardens, see the marquee setting in person and imagine your own wedding weekend here.

We’d love to show you around, answer your questions and help you see whether it feels like the right fit for you.

Address

The Secret Garden, Duffryn Mawr Cottages, Pendoylan, Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7UP

Contact
Phone

07746 946118 or 01446 760851

Contact

Questions? We're here to help you plan.

Email
Phone

hello@secretgardenvenue.co.uk

07746 946118 or 01446 760851

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