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Rackleys Chiltern Hills

Rackleys Chiltern Hills

Reading, Berkshire
5.0 out of 5 rating, 11 reviews
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    Emily P. Sent on 13/08/2024
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    August 2024 Wedding

    We absolutely fell in love with Rackleys the second we saw it on a very rainy day in September 22 and the wedding was booked straight away! The Rackleys Team was amazing! Especially Lucy- who catered to our every need throughout the whole process and on the day.
    We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding- it was beyond what we ever could have imagined. We would do it all over again!
    (Even the car park is stunning!)
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    Jane K. Sent on 12/12/2023
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    Stunning venue, amazing professional staff

    What can i say, an absolutely amazing and professional service from start to finish. Carol, Lucy our event manager and Stef couldn't do enough to me help me throughout the whole process. On the big day itself they truly made me feel like a princess and nothing was too much trouble for them. I highly recommend the venue, catering and events team. I couldn't of had my magical day without them all !!!
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    Amber M. Sent on 21/10/2023
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    Luxury for a reason!

    Rackleys was beyond the best decision we made besides marrying each other. From start to finish the team at rackleys couldn’t do enough for us. The wine tasting night and food tastings were fantastic to help build the excitement and atmosphere before the day. The team were always on hand to answer my many many questions. The lead up the wedding they were super helpful with suggestions when we were a bit clueless about certain things such as where to place our evening food vendor. On the day Sophie kept us all in check for time and fixed any minor issue without any stress added at all. The waiting staff were so so amazing they were very personable in ensuring everyone was having a great time and taking the time to read peoples names when serving them. The bar staff were super fun in the evening having a laugh and joke with everyone. The food was just amazing, everyone complimented what amazing flavour it had and generous portion sizing too! When the page boy and flower girl had to go home mid meal they didn’t hesitate to package up their food so they could take it with them. We had many cupcakes for our guests and staff always made sure that they were topped up continuously as well as making more boxes for guests to take them home. The staff at Rackleys went above and beyond for us and we said throughout the day how we were so pleased that we chose Rackleys to host our wedding day! I stand by the decision to spend more on such an amazingly beautiful venue with fantastic staff!
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    Dominic S. Sent on 08/09/2023
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    Amazing venue! Highly recommended!

    Our best day ever thanks to Rackley’s. From the moment we stepped foot in this venue we felt welcome and could not wait to get married here, no request was too much. Fast forward a few months and Rackley’s gave us the best day ever. We cannot thank all their staff enough for such an amazing day! We couldn’t have asked for anything more from the amazing food to the management of our wedding. We highly recommend this venue and we are forever grateful for the memories that were made that day! Dom and Abby (August 2023)
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    Emma W. Sent on 16/07/2023
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    Efficient and professional throughout!

    The venue itself is absolutely amazing, but this was made even better by the incredible people that work there - everyone I interacted with was so passionate and excited for our big day. The catering was spot on, it came out on time and to a really good quality and standard. The service was so professional, ensuring everything came out efficiently, with a smile on their face! The only slight improvement would be their responsiveness with email communication, as it sometimes took a while to get a response, but the team really did nail it on the day, and I couldn’t have asked for a better venue!
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    Tom W. Sent on 20/06/2023
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    Exceptional, truly special venue!

    An exceptional, truly special wedding venue. One where you are made not to feel like a number but that the whole venue and experience has been built up just for you.
    Remarkably accommodating to even the strangest request. (Having a tractor there for the photos.)
    Everyone we encountered, both behind the scenes and those who were front of house on the day were professional, polite and caring. Could not of asked any more of the chefs, bar staff, the general staff, event organizers and the owners.
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    Jodie L. Sent on 20/06/2023
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    The most beautiful venue, inside & out

    Wow! Where do I even start with this venue. I fell in love with Rackleys the moment I saw it and my fiance was just as blown away too. The venue is simply stunning set within the beautiful surroundings. The venue sells itself but then throw the Rackleys team in and you have the most perfect wedding venue

    Lucy was the most incredible Event Coordinator right from our first visit up until our Wedding Day! I cannot thank her and the team enough for helping me make my wedding vision come to life. Lucy & the team were amazing with advice, support, and guidance and were always only an email or phone call away. Our whole wedding day went so smoothly and took control of everything.

    All of our guests said how beautiful the venue was, how helpful & friendly the staff were and how much of a good day they had. All the facilities are 10/10 and to such a high spec which makes such a difference to a wedding venue.

    We had the most perfect day and I cannot recommend Rackleys & the whole events team enough. Thank you!
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    Suzanne S. Sent on 19/02/2023
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    Stunning Barn Wedding with a venue that really cares

    Rackley's have been amazing from start to finish! They are very responsive, accommodating and they really care about your big day. We got married in January and managed to arrange it all within 6 months. The team were so flexible for us, nothing seemed too much trouble! You can decorate the barn but to be honest, it doesn't need much as it looks spectacular. The gardens are beautiful, there is an upstairs balcony area for older relatives to relax when they need a quiet space, and the bridal room is massive with it's own large shower and toilet. Everything was included in the price, and you have exclusive use of the venue and grounds on your big day. The wedding planners go into meticulous detail, they will make suggestions based on their own extensive experience and will happily accommodate all of your ideas and help you to make it work! We can't recommend this venue highly enough, planning our wedding was a lovely experience and it was a joy to collaborate with the team to organise our big day xxx
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    Jade Sent on 20/12/2022
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    Stunning, Professional and all round fantastic!

    I do not even know where to start - Rackleys made our dream wedding come true!
    From start to finish staff were caring and professional and nothing was too much trouble for the team.
    The professionalism is a real highlight of this venue. Not only do they ensure the day is faultless but prior to the wedding they really made us both feel at ease and it filled us with confidence that our day would be perfect. We got married at the venue as well and the changeover was very speedy and you couldn’t really tell it was happening, which is wonderful!
    The venue itself is truly stunning and we were blessed with snow for our winter wedding as well which just added to the beauty of Rackleys.
    The food as well, was glorious and they really did care and cater for my allergy/intolerance guests so well. Sometimes when you go to weddings (at other venues) the food can get cold as you get to the last tables but my guests were very happy and said the food was delicious, great quality and hot! When I looked around all I could see was clean plates which is a statement in itself.
    If you are planning a wedding please do consider Rackleys because you really will have the most perfect day.
    Thank you to the entire team at Rackleys!
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    Hannah Sent on 19/08/2022
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    Stunning venue, a beautiful wedding - a day & experience to remember

    After visiting Rackleys Chiltern Hills for the first time just over two years ago, it was clear to us that it was going to be the most perfect venue for our wedding, and we made the decision soon after to book it. This was the best decision we could have made as July this year we had our wedding at what we truly believe is one of the most beautiful venues we have seen. With the fantastic barn, gorgeous brides' room (to name a few areas) and grounds looking on to the rolling hills, it really was the most fantastic day and one we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
    The staff made us feel very special and nothing was too much effort for them, the guests thought they were brilliant and as bride and groom we really did feel like they went over and above what was expected of them on the day. The venue manager, was a star from start to finish, always checking in and making sure we were happy and offering helpful and expert advice. The events director, was fabulous from the moment we initially viewed the venue right up until days after the wedding. We have to thank her for making the day run so smoothly and making the whole process stress free and excitable!
    The events coordinator who was fantastic on the day even down to walking around with our son in his pram to help him go to sleep to enable everyone to enjoy themselves! Also thank you to the rest of the team for always being so helpful and friendly smiling faces. The food was divine, the chef, obviously has a lot of passion for the food which he creates which not only tasted beautiful but looked fantastic too.
    We wish we could do the day every weekend it was so fantastic, thank you Rackley's for being an outstanding venue and making one of the happiest days of our lives one to remember and cherish forever.
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