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  • 2026
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Cantley House Hotel and Barn

Hannah
Natasha
Jodi
Ryan
Rob

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: March 2026

WINNER OF HITCHED WEDDING AWARDS 2025 & 2026

The Setting

Our beloved country house is set within 50 acres of stunning Berkshire countryside and boasts stunning ceremony spots, rambling gardens and an array of function facilities including our gorgeous 17th century converted barn. As the former home of the Marquis of Ormonde, our venue has a grand yet homely feel with quirky and eccentric surprises at every turn. Built in 1880 as a residential property; we magically manage to offer a layout that feels purpose built for weddings - offering separate spaces for the ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast, as well as accommodation for your wedding guests.

We are independently owned and like to think we are a little bit different from other wedding venues. We offer our couples the freedom and flexibility to make our house feel like their home for the day and are able to offer both exclusive and non-exclusive use as well as cater for weddings large and small..

Services Offered

From the stunning venue to the first-class service, Cantley House Hotel offers consistently high standards and an exceptional quality of care. You can rest assured your wedding will be in safe, experienced hands for your wedding day. For food, our menus have been carefully planned by our award-winning chef to reflect the high quality of food and service we pride ourselves on. We can also offer DJ and MC services, parking, and wheelchair access for maximum convenience.

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Discover more by downloading our brochure and packages directly from our website. However, nothing compares to experiencing the magic in person. We would love to show you why Cantley House is such a special place for a wedding and would be delighted to show you around in person to discuss your individual requirements - we are able to accommodate weekend viewings as well as midweek tours. To book a private tour please email - weddings@cantleyhotel.co.uk

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Weddings at this venue

Emily & Joe's wedding
Emily & Joe
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Bethany & Philip's wedding
Bethany & Philip
21 photos
Rachel & Mike's wedding
Rachel & Mike
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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Stately home
Historic
Barn
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Cantley House Hotel and Barn

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Miss Sent on 27/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sensational wedding venue!

We had our Wedding at Cantley House Hotel on the 21st August 2025 and if only we could turn back time and do it all over again EXACTLY the same. Zoe, our Wedding Coordinator was flawless in all she did for us. Nothing was too much trouble and it genuinely felt like one of our friends was working behind the scenes. Dianne was also impeccable in all she did for us. I can't wait to go back even if it's just for a drink and to reminisce of our incredible day. Seamless from start to finish!!
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Ruta Sent on 15/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant wedding venue, highly recommend!

We couldn’t have picked a better venue for our wedding! Everyone at Cantley made us feel very welcome and the day was completely stress free. Everything went so smoothly and seamlessly, exceeded all our expectations. Many of our guests also mentioned how great the venue was and commented on the delicious food.

The organisation process was made very easy, we felt at all times that Cantley had everything under control. Lara and the team were brilliant throughout. We could not recommend this venue enough!

Hannah
Hannah Sent on 14/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue and amazing staff

We honestly cannot thank the whole team at Cantley House Hotel enough for helping make our wedding day so special. From the moment we started planning our wedding to the day itself, the team were wonderful, and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful venue to celebrate such an important moment in our lives.

A very special thank you goes to our wedding coordinator, Emma. She was absolutely amazing throughout the whole process, always taking the time to answer all of our questions, reassure us whenever we needed it, and make sure we felt supported every step of the way. Every time we met with Emma, she created such a calm and welcoming environment, which made such a difference and helped us feel relaxed and confident that everything was in safe hands.

On the wedding day itself, Emma was just as fantastic. Weddings can naturally come with lots of emotions and nerves, but having someone so organised, approachable and calming made everything feel so much easier. We were able to relax, enjoy the moment and truly take in our special day, knowing we had such a wonderful team looking after us.

The venue itself was beautiful, and everything came together perfectly to create the day we had dreamed of. We have so many happy memories that we will treasure forever, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who played a part in making them.

We would wholeheartedly recommend the venue to any couple looking for a beautiful setting and a team who genuinely care about making your wedding everything you hope it will be.
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Emma Sent on 14/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible from beginning to end

Lara made what should have been one of the most stressful times, the easiest process possible. She helped create the most perfect wedding day, was incredibly organised and ensured the flow of the day was absolutely flawless.

For someone who finds it difficult to delegate anything, Lara gave me all the confidence I needed, answered all of my 1000 questions and helped guide us, something we all hope we will only do once. She was flawless and Cantley House was the most gorgeous venue - so beautiful, conveniently located and the staff were super friendly. Thank you so much for being part in creating a lifetime of memories for us.

Love Emma and Ben
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Gemma Sent on 11/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue!

We got married at Cantley House Hotel in August 2026. Our wedding coordinator, Lara and the team were great throughout the planning process and on the day - it's clear they know what they are doing! The whole process was clear, smooth and stress free. Lara was very responsive when it came to answering all my questions (and I had a lot!).

All our guests were very impressed with the food, drinks, and comfortable stay.

Thank you to all the team at Cantley for a wonderful day!
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Emma Sent on 08/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue with fab team

We recently got married at Cantley and couldn’t have been happier with both the venue and all the staff, in particular Emma and Dianne. We had exclusive hire on a Thursday in August and the team made everything so easy from our first look around to the day itself. Our guests commented on how great the food was and we were also able to enjoy breakfast with them the next day. All of the rooms used for the ceremony, arrival and wedding breakfast/reception looked beautiful and the grounds (even with the drought) were lovely. The flowers in the courtyard were stunning. Thank you so much to all the team for making our big day so special. We’ll definitely be back for a meal soon too - we ate in the restaurant the night before and all seven of our party thoroughly enjoyed their food. 10/10 all round!
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Mia Sent on 11/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

We would highly recommend Cantley House Hotel for a wedding venue!

Emma our coordinator could not have done more for us from the moment of booking she was so responsive and answered all our questions. Her organisation let the day run so smoothly and our planning meetings prior to the wedding made us feel so much more at ease for the day.

We had the Friday Exclusive package which was amazing to hire the whole hotel. Guests said how beautiful the venue was and how attentive the staff were. We were so lucky and had an outdoor ceremony with the barn for the reception and it was the perfect day!

Thank you so much to Cantley House!
Natasha
Natasha Sent on 10/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding day!

From the moment we booked our wedding at Cantley, we have been nothing but impressed with them. Lara, our wedding coordinator, was amazing with her guidance, reassurance and communication. Our wedding day went so smoothly and we felt we could enjoy the day without having to worry about anything. The staff worked so hard to ensure we had the best day. Our guests have not stopped talking about how how good the food, venue, staff and the day itself was. Thank you to Lara and the team for helping us to have the most memorable and perfect wedding day. We highly recommend this venue for a wedding!
Jodi
Jodi Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

We got married here yesterday 08.08.2026. The day was perfect from start to finish! Helen and Dianne, amazing ladies that puts everyone at ease! Most beautiful location ever, so happy we chose Cantley and would choose it again in a heartbeat! Nothing was ever too much, all staff willing to do anything they can to help. It was honestly perfect and Cantley are partly the reason for this! So thank you!
Jodi& Matthew
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 02/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding experience


Thank you to Cantley house hotel. My husband and I got married here June 2026. We had the best day ever.

Our day ran so smoothly with the thanks of Emma our wedding coordinator, who was amazing in the lead up to our special day. She was quick at responding to emails with any queries we had! The moment we booked Cantley house, the process was made so easy. We picked a package which allowed all of our near and dear ones to stay, so they too could enjoy our day to its full potential. Thank you so much once again for all the planning, preparation and love that was poured into our day. We will be coming back to visit in the near future whether it’s for a meal or a night away!
Rob
Rob Sent on 01/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue, Fantastic Staff, An Amazing Day

From start to finish the experience at Cantley House Hotel was brilliant. Lara, the sales and events manager, guided us through every step of the process and really helped us feel like everything was in hand in advance of the wedding.

Getting married outside on the lawn was incredible and everything was beautifully setup without us having to worry about a thing. We had a guitarist play (Mark Rose from Encore Musicians) during the ceremony and drinks reception and it really added to the atmosphere of the day!

The food was outstanding, whether it was the canapés, the wedding breakfast, or the pizza from the pizza oven in the evening, we couldn't fault any of it and our guests thoroughly agreed.

The barn was beautiful and the perfect location to host not only our meal but the Ceilidh (by Ceilidh Tree) afterwards. We had additional lighting from 'Not Just DJs' and flowers from 'Blooming Fabulous Flowers'. Our only comment would be that it can get very hot in there. But as it was 32 degrees celsius outside on our wedding day we can't imagine that's always an issue!

Having the beautiful grounds of Cantley Park surrounding the hotel was fantastic for our evening couple photos at golden hour. This was a lovely chance to slip away as bride and groom, knowing our guests were happily looked after at the hotel.

Something that can't be highlighted enough is the benefit of having a venue that has rooms on site. Having your closest friends and family stay to the end knowing they can just walk a few steps to bed is perfect and meant that everyone who wanted to could enjoy the day from start to finish. We had 20 rooms reserved for our wedding guests from the moment we booked and our guests were able to book these at a discount. Our suite for the wedding night was stunning.

Overall we would highly recommend Cantley House Hotel and Barn to anyone. If you happen to look at it on a map, don't let the location fool you. It's tucked away from any residential house and you would think you're in the middle of the countryside when you're actually at the venue. It's absolutely perfect.
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Helen Sent on 31/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Summer Wedding

We had our wedding at Cantley House last Sunday, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish.
I was so anxious in the lead-up to the day, especially with all the different moving parts, but Emma and the entire team were incredible.
Andreea
Andreea Sent on 28/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic wedding venue!

Had an absolutely fantastic time at Cantley for our wedding! Gorgeous venue, delicious food, and a truly magical atmosphere. A massive thank you to Emma, Matt and Connor for helping us with the process and ensuring that we had the most beautiful experience on the day, they have been brilliant!
Nick
Nick Sent on 24/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

We had our wedding day at Cantley House and it was honestly perfect! From the moment we visited the first time we knew that is where we wanted to get married. Emma was superb throughout from start to finish and ensured the day went so smoothly. On the day itself alongside Emma, Matt and Diane were there every step of the way and ensured the day was perfection. This combined with the beautiful venue itself made sure we had a day we will always cherish - it was everything we wanted and more. Thank you
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Danni Sent on 15/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue, perfect team and an amazing day

It was an amazing wedding day thanks to our lovely wedding coordinator Lara. From start to finish the whole experience was easy and nothing was too hard for the staff to accommodate. Our guests had nothing but compliments on everything. Neither the groom or I had to worry about anything on the day, it went so smoothly like I knew it would due to the continued communication before the wedding and the fact that our coordinator understood all of our needs. One very happy bride and groom!
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