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 and Nadia
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,
Nadia & Lara
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.