When couples book our cottage at Villa Loriana, they often expect a cozy place to sleep. What they discover is something far more valuable: a wrap-around porch that becomes the heart of their wedding weekend, where quiet moments unfold between the celebration’s bigger scenes.
Villa Loriana’s cottage features a wrap-around porch that quickly becomes the heart of your wedding weekend. Surrounded by oak trees, it offers privacy and multiple perfect spots for peaceful moments, whether enjoying morning coffee or relaxing by the fire pit. This outdoor space enhances your celebration, providing a quiet retreat while staying connected to the property’s beauty.
Discover Villa Loriana’s Private Cottage Sanctuary
Our cottage on the upper property space, surrounded by old oak trees, offers a special wedding venue experience: complete privacy when you need it most. The wrap-around porch extends this intimate space outdoors, creating multiple vantage points to enjoy our 30-acre private property.
Perfect Porch Views for Every Moment
The wrap-around porch means you’re never without the perfect spot, no matter the time of day or your mood. Face east for sunrise coffee before your ceremony preparations begin. Shift to the west side as evening approaches, watching the light change across the Edna Valley landscape.
Since the porch leads to a large private patio equipped with a fire pit and comfy seating, you might find your closest family members and friends joining you for those precious pre-wedding conversations. The space naturally accommodates intimate gatherings without feeling cramped.
Why Weather Makes Your Cottage Stay Even Better
Couples who stay in the cottage with the wrap-around porch actually look forward to rain, which is something we’ve noticed over the years. The tin roof creates a gentle percussion that transforms stormy weather into a cozy soundtrack. You’re covered but still connected to the elements, watching our waterfalls and creeks come alive during Central Coast showers.
The porch offers protection from San Luis Obispo’s occasional afternoon breezes while keeping you immersed in the natural beauty that makes Villa Loriana special. No retreating indoors when the weather shifts, just moving to a different section of your outdoor living room.
How to Make the Most of Your Cottage Retreat
The cottage comes with a private patio featuring a propane fire pit, extending your outdoor living space beyond the porch itself. Imagine that you sneak off to your cottage porch for a peaceful lunch while the main villa prepares for the reception. Later, after your last dance, you and your new spouse retreat to the fire pit for your first conversation as a married couple.
The kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator means you can stock the cottage with everything needed for porch picnics and late-night snacks.
Your Wedding Weekend Flow with the Cottage
We’ve designed the cottage to work smoothly with your celebration timeline. During busy preparation hours, your wedding party can get ready away from the busy-ness of preperations. After the reception, when the party winds down, the cottage becomes a quiet retreat to end the evening in.
The cottage’s position among the oaks means you’re part of the Villa Loriana experience but separate from the main event energy. Your wrap-around porch becomes the bridge between solitude and celebration, offering views of the festivities when you want connection and private corners when you need peace.
What Makes This Villa Loriana Cottage Special
Unlike hotel balconies or standard accommodation patios, our cottage’s wrap-around porch gives you multiple outdoor rooms within one space. The designated parking means easy access without disturbing other guests, while the mature oak canopy provides natural privacy screening.
The cottage works beautifully for couples planning destination weddings on the Central Coast. Your out-of-town guests stay in our other suites, while you claim the cottage as your private retreat space. The wrap-around porch becomes your command center for the weekend, where you can check in with family between events or simply breathe.
Conclusion
The cottage with its encircling porch is an essential component of your Villa Loriana experience, not just a place to stay. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a larger gathering for up to 300 guests, having this retreat space ensures your wedding weekend includes the quiet moments that make the celebration meaningful.
Ready to experience the cottage’s wrap-around porch for yourself? Contact us at hello@villaloriana.com or call 805.710.9868 to schedule your private tour and see how this retreat space can enhance your Villa Loriana celebration.
FAQs
Q: How many guests can stay in the Villa Loriana cottage?
A: The cottage sleeps up to 2 guests with a queen Murphy bed and includes a kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator.
Q: Is the cottage wrap-around porch included in wedding packages?
A: The cottage is one of four luxury suites available for wedding weekend accommodations at Villa Loriana. Contact us for specific package details.
Q: What makes the cottage different from Villa Loriana’s villa suites?
A: The cottage is detached and tucked among oak trees on the upper property, featuring a wrap-around porch, private patio with propane fire pit, and tin roof for unique ambiance. The other suites are located on the second floor of the main Villa, above the reception space.
Q: Can we use the cottage porch for small wedding gatherings?
A: Yes, the wrap-around porch and private patio with fire pit create perfect spaces for intimate gatherings during your wedding weekend at Villa Loriana.
