Cantley House Hotel & Barn

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£5,995 - £19,500 for a package
Up to 100
36 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Bridebook Deal
Midweek Offer Available
Micro Wedding Package
Bridebook Deal
Sunday Exclusive Use Offer
Just £6295
Cantley House Hotel & Barn Full Description
Cantley House Hotel and barn, set within 50 acres of stunning countryside, is a warm and welcoming Berkshire wedding venue located on the outskirts of Wokingham and just a short distance away from Reading, Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead. Cantley House Hotel is a privately owned, 38 bedroom boutique hotel that offers everything you could need for your special day. As the former home of the Marquis of Ormonde, the property has a grand yet homely feel with quirky and eccentric surprises at every turn. Whether you are looking for a venue for a small and intimate wedding reception or a larger more elaborate event our unique and enchanting property has an array of function facilities to suit every taste and budget; from the original suites of our classic Victorian manor house to our distinctive 17th century barn, we even have the capacity to house a marquee on our impressive lawns - perfect for those weddings where a larger capacity is required. When you choose Cantley House Hotel and barn as a wedding venue for your special day our dedicated staff will make our house feel like your house. You can rest assured that you will receive the highest level of service from our hotel's award winning team at affordable prices, from initial enquiry, through the months of planning and on the big day itself.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Lara & Dominika
To fully appreciate our facilities we recommend you arrange a private viewing of Cantley House Hotel or attend one of our very popular open evenings that take place once a month. Please call our office on 01189 895 100 and we will be happy to arrange a visit at a time to suit your diary. With Kindest Regards, Lara & Dominika

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1983
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
53
Cantley House Hotel & Barn Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
120
No. of Bedrooms
36
Sleeps No. of People
87
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Cantley House Hotel & Barn Pricing & Costs

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£95
Maximum Price
£155
Minimum Number of Guests
15
To include; - Complimentary Menu Tasting for Bride & Groom - Ceremony Room Hire - A Glass of Pimms on Arrival for 50 guests - Two Course Wedding Breakfast with Tea & Coffee for 50 guests - Half a Bottle of House Wine per person for 50 guests - A Glass of Sparkling Wine to Toast the Bride & Groom for 50 guests - Silver Cake Stand & Knife - Late Evening Snacks for 50 guests - Use of 36 bedrooms - Free Parking for All Guests
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Couple accommodation included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Canapés included
Exclusive use

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£5,995
Maximum Price
£19,500
Number of Guests Included
50
- The Oak Room is a Georgian addition to our main house and is a versatile location for wedding ceremonies and smaller wedding breakfasts. - The Briar barn boasts many charming features such as original oak beams, exposed rafters and a working fire place creating the most romantic of settings. The Briar can accommodate up to 100 guests for a wedding breakfast with the capacity increasing to 120 for an evening reception.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Guest accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Couple accommodation included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Reviews
(60)
Brittany & Chris
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
The best value for money in Berkshire!

We got married here in August 2024 and honestly could not have asked for a more perfect venue. From start to finish the staff here are helpful, accommodating and thoroughly organised. We used the Friday exclusive package which was well worth the money - having all our family and friends staying at the hotel made for the perfect 'morning-after' breakfast! Sarah and Diane looked after us before the wedding and on the day and were both excellent, any emails and questions we had were answered promptly and the wedding day itself could not have been run more smoothly. The food and drink are all great quality and the range of dietary requirements of our guests were catered for appropriately. I'd especially recommend the pizza oven upgrade for evening food, it was delicious and a real hit with our guests! There are so many beautiful spaces at Cantley, from the garden out the back where we had our ceremony, to the barn we had our reception in, to the surrounding fields we went to for photos. For the price we paid this was definitely the best option we found in the area, and was well worth the money for the care and quality we received.

Adele and chris
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Perfect day

We had a stunning wedding day. Unbelievable staff. Dianne was fantastic ly helpful and friendly face she totally re assured us all day. We had the best time and couldn't of wished for more! The venue is beautiful food was delicious and plenty of it. Thank you again emma and team

Kirsty & James
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
You have amazing staff

Lara We are emailing to say how impressed we were with yourself & the hotel & its staff. From the very beginning of this process you were so calm & helpful. No question or request was too much trouble On the day we can't believe how smoothly it all went & I know that was down to yourself & Diane. I was expecting to be asked questions etc but wasn't bothered at all because you all were so professional Would you mind passing our thanks onto everyone that was part of it- you have amazing staff

Emily Hope
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Wedding of our dreams

- Convenient Location - Attractive Grounds - Flexible and Accommodating service - Great value for money compared to all other venues we looked at. I couldn't believe the package we got included all the bedrooms so our guests could enjoy the night. Other venues were more expensive and didn't include bedrooms - Lara our wedding coordinator was so helpful, responsive and nothing was too much trouble - On the day, Diane was great and took away any stress at the wedding breakfast - Food was top quality, guests were very complimentary of it - Recommended DJ was really good - Bedrooms are MASSIVE! - Barn is stunning

Jenna & Ollie
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Perfect

Dear Lara and all of the staff at Cantley House who had any role in our wedding on 04.08.2024 A great big thank you from us for making our day so perfect. From our first visit and tour of the venue with Lara back in February 2023 we were hooked with the place. Communication from Lara through tour the whole process has been fantastic and such a reassurance. We had the most perfect day yesterday and couldn’t have asked to it to go any better! We will be back in the future.

Jenna Edwards
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Wow… what a venue!

Cantley House Hotel was the first venue we ever visited back in February 2023 on a cold and went Saturday morning. We met with Lara who gave us a tour of the place, told us all about the various packages available and answered many questions. Straight after our visit, we had another venue open morning booked in and we were both of the same opinion that it couldn’t possibly live up to what we had just seen. We stopped our venue search at that moment because we knew Cantley was just perfect for us. As we had family travelling from afar, we made great use of their exclusive Sunday package and it truly is an amazing deal but also so flexible with the ability to upgrade various aspects of the detail. Throughout the 18 months or so from booking to the actual big day, communication with Lara was absolutely faultless! The amount of emails I think we exchanged because we had so many questions that would just pop into our head were answered so promptly and with such professionalism. On the day, it ran like clockwork to the timings we had agreed. The venue just looked stunning and all of the staff involved were so attentive and helpful. One of our guests who is a coeliac kept telling us how impressed she was with the dietary requirement food and how nothing was too much trouble. Cantley House Hotel will always hold a special place in our hearts and I would 100000% recommend it to any couple wanting a truly amazing wedding day. Thank you so much to all at Cantley House Hotel for making us feel so special and giving us the best day we could have hoped for!

Rachel Carroll
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Wish we could do it all over again

We had our wedding at Cantley house and we couldn't be happier. Emma was our wedding coordinator and everything went so smoothly, communications were great and all our request were met. We loved the flow of the day, moving across the venue, the lawn, flowers, everything was beautiful. We wish we could do it all over again. The venue ceremony holds 80 which was perfect for us. All our guests commented on how good the food was and there was so much pizza left in the evening as the guests were still full from the canapés and dinner. They have regular wedding fairs so recommend checking them out.

Nick & Georgina
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Gorgeous wedding venue

Simply a stunning wedding venue, matched only by the service provided by the staff! From hotel reception, to bar & restaurant staff and off course the wedding coordinators, nothing was an effort, everything was greeted with a smile and not once did we hear "I'll get someone to sort that". Everything was dealt with personally and swiftly. Our wedding day was perfect and seamless, which is all anyone could ever ask for!

Emma & Jimmy
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Thank you to you and your amazing team.

Hi Lara, I just wanted to say thank you to you and your amazing team. You were all so incredibly kind and helpful throughout the whole process and the little touches you did on the day didn't get unnoticed. Kind regards Emma and Jimmy

Emma & Jimmy
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Unforgettable Day with Outstanding Service

I cannot recommend this venue highly enough. We had our wedding here in July 2024 and it was the best day of our lives. The venue itself is stunning, but it was the staff who truly made the day exceptional. They were incredibly friendly and accommodating, with no request being too much trouble. Lara, our wedding coordinator, made the entire process feel effortless. She kept in constant contact, reassured us throughout, and always responded promptly. On the day, the staff were outstanding, and I want to give a special thanks to Diane. From helping us feel relaxed to ensuring everything ran smoothly, the entire team made our day unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend this venue.

Cantley House Hotel & Barn Location & Contact Details

Address

Milton Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1JY, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Wokingham

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M4 JCT10

Nearest Train Station

Wokingham

Nearest Airport

Heathrow

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Cantley House Hotel & Barn?

We have had a variety of weddings here, from small intimate weddings of only 4 people to very large weddings over 120 people. I don't have a favourite as each one is so different and unique in their own special way.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Try not to stress over the small things. It is the people around you that make the day special.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

I love home made decorations that bring out the couples personalities, it makes a wedding unique an memorable.

Describe Cantley House Hotel & Barn in 5 adjectives

Rustic, homely, historic, friendly, beautiful.

Where’s the best photo spot at Cantley House Hotel & Barn?

The lawns, the fountain, the pond, the courtyard with festoon lighting or the surrounding Cantley Park fields that are the perfect spot for artistic photos.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Cantley House Hotel & Barn?

Yes (we cannot reveal their names)

What’s your favourite canapé?

We have a variety of sweet and savory canapes. I personally love the Angus beef sliders and the Chargrilled Halloumi, and to finish it off I love a strawberry cheesecake pot!

What is Cantley House Hotel & Barn most unique feature?

We are a barn and a hotel, which means we have the luxury of accommodation and a beautiful converted barn.
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