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Price: £1,000 – £2,000
Guests: 100
Bedrooms: 49
Deals available: 3
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (3)
Description
Description
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering with your closest loved ones or a larger celebration full of joy and laughter, The Great House at Sonning offers a versatile and stylish setting to suit your vision. The venue beautifully combines historic character with contemporary design, featuring bright, open spaces, exposed brickwork, and sweeping views across the river - the perfect backdrop for your special day.
A former Elizabethan coaching inn, The Great House is our original clubhouse, and award-winning wedding venue, featuring a dedicated event space for up to 100 seated guests (200 standing), 49 bedrooms and popular Coppa Club restaurant, serving a selection of classic and Mediterranean dishes.
Our dedicated event space, The Lodge, is licensed to host legal ceremonies, and enjoys doors that open out onto its own private terrace and lawn, which overlooks the River Thames - perfect for an outdoor ceremony or reception drinks, to enjoy bubbles and canapés in the summer sun. Want to make a grand entrance, why not arrive by boat? With our own private jetty you can step straight off the water and onto the aisle, for that picture-perfect ceremony.
Our on-site accommodation, includes 49 individually designed bedrooms, blending contemporary comfort with the charm of historic architecture. Situated across four distinct buildings - including the Elizabethan Coach House - each room features thoughtful touches like luxury bedding, rain showers, and retro-style fridges.
From your romantic ceremony to the last dance of the evening, every detail is thoughtfully taken care of by our experienced and friendly team, who will guide you through every step of the process, to take the stress out of planning your wedding.
Whether you're envisioning rustic romance, modern chic, or a little bit of both, The Great House at Sonning offers the perfect backdrop for the start of your forever. Contact us today to arrange your viewing.
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Name of Wedding Contact: Sales Team
Congratulations on your recent engagement! We are delighted that you have our venue in mind for your very special day.
To fully appreciate everything that The Great House has to offer, please get in touch by emailing [email protected] to schedule your private tour.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Overview of The Great House at Sonning
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
49
Sleeps No. of People
108
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for The Great House at Sonning
Pricing for The Great House at Sonning
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
External caterers not permitted
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Includes:
- Exclusive use of Events Space, Private Bar, Terrace, Lawns, Secret Garden and Igloo
- Tables & chairs suitable for indoor Ceremonies, Wedding Breakfast, and Evening Reception
- Cutlery, blue Coppa Club style crockery, white napkins, glass wear, salt and pepper
- 2 x wooden Easels, best suit A1 signage (please note, we do not provide any stationary)
- Cake table, round or square silver stand and knife
- Natural colored aisle runner
- Natural colored hessian table runners
- Lounge furniture
- Outdoor terrace furniture
- Use of BBQ if required
- Selection of lawn games
- Selection of deck chairs
- 2 x reserved car parking spaces for Registrars
- Mooring space for up to 1 standard sized boat if required
- Dedicated Wedding Planner
- Dedicated Event Manager and Team
- Complimentary car parking for guests
- Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi around the venue
Hide detailsReviews (17)
- BBelinda & Rhys09/02/2025One of the best decisions we madeOne of the best decisions we madeI will try and keep this succinct, but we had our wedding at the Great House in September 2024 and overall it was one of the best wedding supplier decisions we made! Every detail was so thoughtful and imo they went above and beyond: - There were a few dietary requirements in our guest list, which were catered for without having to compromise on the overall menu (our sole GF guest was approached with her own canapé platter, she was overjoyed to say the least) - I stayed the night before in the clocktower suite with a bridesmaid and our venue coordinator arranged for food to be brought over from the restaurant so that we didn't have to bump into our guests who were also staying over. - They gave me late checkout at the clocktower suite and moved all my things from the suite to the wedding couple room for me. This meant we didn't have to book it for 2 nights, as we didn't have any use for a big suite on the wedding night itself. - There were a number of DIY elements which the venue set up perfectly for us. Especially, our bud vases with faux flowers, which I handed over in boxes with some instructions, but the real detail I left to the venue and they nailed it without needing to check in with me. They also packed everything away at the end of the night and left it to be picked up in the morning. Just generally, the venue is fantastic: - The food was legendary, months later all my family is still raving about it, like I said everyone was catered for but the quality and taste of everything was excellent. We had a complimentary food tasting in November 2023 but you also get to try the canapés if you go to one of their wedding open days. - Being on the river is so special and unique, we made the most of it by chartering a river boat during the cocktail hour. Our photographer took us down the footpath for golden hour photos and they are lovely. - The layout of the venue is perfect for us, there were different places for people to gather or hang out, but you never felt cut off from the party (even when in the igloo, which was another unique touch). - Cocktails were delicious, we chose 4 from the menu (as there's too many for the staff to make otherwise), and they wrote it up on the blackboard for our guests to see. - Might just be our good luck, but my husband's family loves Guinness, and between us booking the venue and the actual wedding date, it finally made its way onto tap in the venue... A happy coincidence, but if it wasn't on tap then the staff would have gone to the other bar to pour then brought it back to us, so no problem really. Only a couple of things went awry: - They were painting the hallway outside my suite and I had a huge wedding dress... The decorator got a telling off by the coordinator so I think this was a miscommunication internally. - The sound system cut out during my aisle walk, and the microphones were cutting out during the speeches. I have been assured that they have/will replace the whole system, and we were compensated for this after our wedding and are satisfied with the outcome. (If you're concerned about this, just ask them!) Overall we were blown away with the thoughtfulness of all the staff we communicated with, it really made the whole process special and stress-free.I will try and keep this succinct, but we had our wedding at the Great House in September 2024 and overall it was one of the best wedding supplier decisions we made! Every detail was so thoughtful and imo they went above and beyond: - There were a few dietary requirements in our guest list, which were catered for without having to compromise on the overall menu (our sole GF guest was approached with her own canapé platter, she was overjoyed to say the least) - I stayed the night before in the clocktower suite with a bridesmaid and our venue coordinator arranged for food to be brought over from the restaurant so that we didn't have to bump into our guests who were also staying over. - They gave me late checkout at the clocktower suite and moved all my things from the suite to the wedding couple room for me. This meant we didn't have to book it for 2 nights, as we didn't have any use for a big suite on the wedding night itself. - There were a number of DIY elements which the venue set up perfectly for us. Especially, our bud vases with faux flowers, which I handed over in boxes with some instructions, but the real detail I left to the venue and they nailed it without needing to check in with me. They also packed everything away at the end of the night and left it to be picked up in the morning. Just generally, the venue is fantastic: - The food was legendary, months later all my family is still raving about it, like I said everyone was catered for but the quality and taste of everything was excellent. We had a complimentary food tasting in November 2023 but you also get to try the canapés if you go to one of their wedding open days. - Being on the river is so special and unique, we made the most of it by chartering a river boat during the cocktail hour. Our photographer took us down the footpath for golden hour photos and they are lovely. - The layout of the venue is perfect for us, there were different places for people to gather or hang out, but you never felt cut off from the party (even when in the igloo, which was another unique touch). - Cocktails were delicious, we chose 4 from the menu (as there's too many for the staff to make otherwise), and they wrote it up on the blackboard for our guests to see. - Might just be our good luck, but my husband's family loves Guinness, and between us booking the venue and the actual wedding date, it finally made its way onto tap in the venue... A happy coincidence, but if it wasn't on tap then the staff would have gone to the other bar to pour then brought it back to us, so no problem really. Only a couple of things went awry: - They were painting the hallway outside my suite and I had a huge wedding dress... The decorator got a telling off by the coordinator so I think this was a miscommunication internally. - The sound system cut out during my aisle walk, and the microphones were cutting out during the speeches. I have been assured that they have/will replace the whole system, and we were compensated for this after our wedding and are satisfied with the outcome. (If you're concerned about this, just ask them!) Overall we were blown away with the thoughtfulness of all the staff we communicated with, it really made the whole process special and stress-free.
- JJenny and Chesney10/12/2024massive thank you for all your hard workmassive thank you for all your hard workWe just wanted to reach out to both of you to say a massive thank you for all your hard work on providing us with the most perfect day. It was a really smooth process to get everything planned in and Charlie you were so helpful with sorting all the small details and helped keep me worry free in the planning! The handover to Emily was very easy and the day ran perfectly. All the staff on the day were very attentive and helpful and helped the day run so well. A massive thank you again to you both.We just wanted to reach out to both of you to say a massive thank you for all your hard work on providing us with the most perfect day. It was a really smooth process to get everything planned in and Charlie you were so helpful with sorting all the small details and helped keep me worry free in the planning! The handover to Emily was very easy and the day ran perfectly. All the staff on the day were very attentive and helpful and helped the day run so well. A massive thank you again to you both.
- NNicky21/10/2024Perfect for usPerfect for usThe team on the day were incredible, Enya was our team leader and went above and beyond to make sure it went smoothly and we felt looked after which we really did! She helped solve dress problem, took control of the day which is exactly what I needed, the whole bar team were so happy and efficient, I could not ask for more, they really were incredible, all our guests felt well looked after The team on the day were incredible, Enya was our team leader and went above and beyond to make sure it went smoothly and we felt looked after which we really did! She helped solve dress problem, took control of the day which is exactly what I needed, the whole bar team were so happy and efficient, I could not ask for more, they really were incredible, all our guests felt well looked after
- SSally & Jonathon18/07/2024We just wanted to thank you for allWe just wanted to thank you for allI hope you are well 😊 We just wanted to thank you for all of your hard work on Sunday and the work of your staff, you were all amazing and we had the best day ever at your venue. Everything about it was beautiful, and the rooms were set up perfectly. Thank you again and it was lovely meeting you. Kind regards, Sally and Jon Holroyd I hope you are well 😊 We just wanted to thank you for all of your hard work on Sunday and the work of your staff, you were all amazing and we had the best day ever at your venue. Everything about it was beautiful, and the rooms were set up perfectly. Thank you again and it was lovely meeting you. Kind regards, Sally and Jon Holroyd
- PPam & Lee18/07/2024We had a truly magical dayWe had a truly magical dayWe had a truly magical day, thank you so much for all your help right from the start. Honestly, the team at Streatley are fabulous, everything went exactly as planned - right down to the surprise of the singing waiter! Everyone was amazing and super friendly and helpful.we were both quite sad when it was all over, we would have loved to do it all over again! The ceremony was just magical, the food was perfect and the drinks reception was wonderful. Hennes nailed it! Once again, thank you all We had a truly magical day, thank you so much for all your help right from the start. Honestly, the team at Streatley are fabulous, everything went exactly as planned - right down to the surprise of the singing waiter! Everyone was amazing and super friendly and helpful.we were both quite sad when it was all over, we would have loved to do it all over again! The ceremony was just magical, the food was perfect and the drinks reception was wonderful. Hennes nailed it! Once again, thank you all
- LLyndsay & Mark18/07/2024big big thank youbig big thank youCan i just say what an absolutely fantastic day we had, and how helpful you all were, everything was lovely and the events team from Hennes and Laura to Will and all the others that i didn’t catch names, couldn’t do enough to help, big big thank you.Can i just say what an absolutely fantastic day we had, and how helpful you all were, everything was lovely and the events team from Hennes and Laura to Will and all the others that i didn’t catch names, couldn’t do enough to help, big big thank you.
- BBenjamin & Jenny18/07/2024Thank youThank youHi All, Just wanted to drop a quick thank you note for our wedding last Sat! We thought things went really well and our guests had a great time! Thanks again!! Hi All, Just wanted to drop a quick thank you note for our wedding last Sat! We thought things went really well and our guests had a great time! Thanks again!!
- LLizzie & Kurt18/07/2024We just want to say a huge thank you We just want to say a huge thank youSorry it has taken us all week to write to you, we’ve been on cloud 9 after the best day ever!! We just want to say a huge thank you to the whole events team who were amazingly organised and so friendly. Also a big thank you to Charlie for all the preparations and answering my endless questions! You guys are awesome! Thanks a million, Love Lizzie & Kurt Sorry it has taken us all week to write to you, we’ve been on cloud 9 after the best day ever!! We just want to say a huge thank you to the whole events team who were amazingly organised and so friendly. Also a big thank you to Charlie for all the preparations and answering my endless questions! You guys are awesome! Thanks a million, Love Lizzie & Kurt
- FFay & Matt18/07/2024We are so happy and I just wanted to thank youWe are so happy and I just wanted to thank youI just wanted to say, you, Laura & the whole team at the Great House honestly made mine and Mat's Wedding on Saturday - it was incredible for us. We are so happy and I just wanted to thank you, to all of you. Please pass this onto the relevant managers as you & Laura made the whole process so relaxed, organised & could not have done any more for us both. So I hope you get some form of praise from this, as you both are incredible and an asset to the Great House! We are very grateful! I just wanted to say, you, Laura & the whole team at the Great House honestly made mine and Mat's Wedding on Saturday - it was incredible for us. We are so happy and I just wanted to thank you, to all of you. Please pass this onto the relevant managers as you & Laura made the whole process so relaxed, organised & could not have done any more for us both. So I hope you get some form of praise from this, as you both are incredible and an asset to the Great House! We are very grateful!
- JJ & G29/09/2023Simply stunningSimply stunningI would first like to thank you for the exceptional job you and your team did for J & G's wedding. It was simply stunning and could not have been more organized or welcoming. Thank you SO much for all of the effort that you put in to make it so special for both the bride and groom and all of their guests.I would first like to thank you for the exceptional job you and your team did for J & G's wedding. It was simply stunning and could not have been more organized or welcoming. Thank you SO much for all of the effort that you put in to make it so special for both the bride and groom and all of their guests.
Location & Contact Details for The Great House at Sonning
Location & Contact Details for The Great House at Sonning
The Great House in Sonning – Wedding Open Day
22nd February 2026
Let us introduce to you The Great House, Coppa Club - our award winning, intimate country wedding venue. 10am until 2pm.
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
It's impossible to pick just one, as every wedding is special and "the best" to us.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Make it personal. Try to add any small (or big) touches, such as personalised wedding favours, table names or something unique to you!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Being able to arrive at the venue by boat is a great personal touch. Stepping from the boat onto the aisle for an outdoor ceremony, with the sun shining, is such a great moment.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Riverside, welcoming, charming, relaxed, country-chic
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Our Secret Garden, tucked away at the end of the garden with it's festoon lighting, or the bridge over the River Thames - it doesn't get much better than that.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We couldn't possibly say ;)
What’s your favourite canapé?
Our fennel seeded sausage rolls with mustard dip are always super popular with guests, and are the first ones to go!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Our evening snacks menu has a great range of options, to keep you going into the evening. My favourite is the mac n' cheese 😋
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our riverside location, with private lawns makes a great location for a summer wedding.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The people. Everyone at The Great House is friendly and welcoming, it's great to work with such an amazing, supportive team who work hard to give our guests the best experience possible.
