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Last update: September 2024

The Mill House Hotel & Restaurant is a beautiful wedding venue conveniently located in the ancient village of Swallowfield, near Reading. This sprawling property offers a stunning setting for your wedding with a riverside marquee set within beautiful gardens and exclusive use of the main house and grounds.

Facilities and Capacity

The Mill House Hotel & Restaurant is home to various event sites designed to accommodate every phase of your special day. You can begin your celebration by hosting a memorable civil ceremony in the beautiful gardens in the lush Cedar Pavilion. Or, for an indoor option, exchange your vows in the sunny Garden Room, surrounded by views of the idyllic grounds. Afterwards, you and your guests can dine and dance the night away under the riverside marquee. With state-of-the-art heating and cooling systems, you can host an event year-round without worrying about the weather. The sprawling marquee is light, bright, and airy, complete with a dance floor and a private bar, making it the perfect blank canvas to decorate to suit your event design. Couples are also welcome to host smaller celebrations in the main house. With elegant furnishings are modern amenities, it is the perfect place to host an intimate gathering.

Services Offered

The Mill House team strives to provide everything needed to host your once-in-a-lifetime event. They offer friendly and attentive services to ensure your wedding dreams become a reality. You can choose from various wedding packages and add-on services to ensure your day is tailored to your specifications. Venue rentals include exclusive access to the property, a drinks reception, a wedding meal, a DJ, tables, chairs, linens, and the assistance of their dedicated wedding planner to guide you through the planning process.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Historic
Marquees and tents
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

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

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Car parking
Confetti permitted
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Reviews for The Mill House Hotel & Restaurant

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Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
166 reviews
99% recommend it
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Nicky Sent on 03/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical experience, best day of my life !

Excellent experience from start to finish . We had I think 3 show rounds into total to show family members round they were accommodating and very professional. It was a beautiful setting and perfect for our guests.
We booked a package deal which suited our budget and all costs were discussed. They also gave us step by step of instructions from dealing with the registrars to pointers right up until the wedding.
We had a pre tasting menu which we enjoyed but we chose to upgrade to have the. beef wellington and it did not disappoint everyone complimented the meal and not a single empty plate .
They are amazing with contact and I felt I could phone or email with any questions.
We got to leave our preparations there before and cars so there was no stress on the day .
On the day it was perfect, everything was set up on time , Kim was very accommodating and the rooms were ready on time .
All rooms were perfect, clean and spacious. Chris looked after us for the day and we clear instructions so we did not need to worry.
The timings were perfect, service was intimate and perfect, amazing grounds with perfect lighting , perfect for photos .
The meal was delicious, service was above and beyond and great service to all tables . The staff were amazing!
I definitely recommend this place , love it !!
Massive thank you to Emma , Kim and Chris and the everyone who looked after us over the part year . A dream come true!
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Laura Sent on 11/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What an amazing wedding day!

Our day ran perfectly to plan and even the sun came out so we could have an outdoor ceremony. The staff are experts in hosting the perfect wedding and accommodated all our requests. Thank you!
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 25/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Such a nice venue.

Loved the venue. Really enjoyed it for our big day. Thank you so much for having us
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Susanna Sent on 15/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely day

The team at the Mill House were really fantastic and professional. We had a lovely day and got really good feedback from our guests.
The house and gardens were beautiful and perfect for what we had imagined.
Thank you to everyone who made the day enjoyable.
Grace
Grace Sent on 03/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

This venue and the owners Kim and Marc went out of their way to make sure our wedding was perfect. The whole team were incredible and our day could not have been better. They were so helpful and flexible and I would HIGHLY recommend them. There is not a single negative.
Nikki
Nikki Sent on 27/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

My daughter and her husband Dave have just celebrated their wedding at The Mill House. It is a perfect venue. The hotel itself is lovely, beautiful accommodation, pretty garden and a lovely marquee. The food was tasty and very well presented. Nothing was too much trouble. Every single member of staff was friendly and helpful.
Mark is a real star and was our Master of Ceremonies, keeping everything and everyone organised.
I would recommend this venue, you really can't go wrong!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most incredible venue

The Mill House Hotel in Swallowfield was the most incredible venue for our wedding.
The staff went above and beyond, nothing was too much trouble and i couldnt recommend them enough.
They were so friendly and helpful and made the wedding planning experience stress free.
We opted for long tables and no seating plan as didnt have a sit down meal, they helped us with suppliers for tables which made it so much easier as we wouldnt have known where to start.
We had the donuts delivered the day before and they kept them in the kitchen for us and put them out in the evening as we didnt have a cake.
On the day of the wedding there was potential rain so the staff kept an eye on the weather and didnt set up the chairs outside until the last minute, luckily we had no rain.
All staff were amazing and i couldnt fault anything at all.
It was the most incredible day and i have the best memories.
The rooms were beautifully laid out and comfy and the breakfast the next day was just what we needed.
The inhouse DJ was great. He let us create a playlist so he knew the type of music we liked, he asked us who we didnt want to play and he made sure that even if it was requested it wasnt played.
I would recommend this venue to anyone, it was beautiful with the grounds being looked after all year round and the staff helping to make it a day to remember
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Holly Sent on 05/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Ensured we had a special day

We had a Christmas wedding at The Mill House and loved every moment. The staff were incredible from the very beginning. They were so supportive and great at communication in the lead up to the wedding, as well as on the day. We would highly recommend The Mill House and look forward to using them for functions in the future.
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Abby Sent on 20/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding 14/10/23

We are very greatful to Kate, Mark and Emma at The Mill House Hotel. I contacted them on the 28/06/23 to get married on the 14/10/23 due to personal circumstances and they understandstood our situation and helped us in every way they could to support is and make our day special.

We planned on having our wedding outside but as the weather was so hit as miss with days coming up to the wedding, they set up inside just incase. Luckily we could still get married outside in their beautiful garden. We were so happy.

We honestly can’t recommend this venue enough - a beautiful venue with a stunning garden, friendly staff and amazing food. What more could you want ☺️
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Louise Sent on 25/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

a fantastic Wedding venue and a great team

The team at The Mill House could not have been more helpful and friendly when we were planning our wedding. We chose a small wedding of 46 people and wanted a relaxed and intimate vibe over a full weekend Friday to Sunday and the team at The Mill House really made this happen for us. From start to finish we could not have asked for more. The food, staff, service and venue completely exceeded our expectations and we had the perfect weekend!
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Laura Sent on 07/09/2023
4 out of 5 rating

A day I’ll never forget!

Mark, Kim and Andy were very welcoming and were very accommodating! All were lovely and nothing was a issue! The venue is lovely as well as the gardens.
The wedding breakfast went on a little too long and we had guests waiting for food.
Music for the ceremony was a little behind but overall was such a perfect day! We both loved every second!
Amy
Amy D. Sent on 27/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

An absolutely stunning venue, full of natural flowers and amazing people. I felt very well looked after, great food & prompt with communication.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 11/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Mr & Mrs Roberts

Dear The Mill House Team,

Firstly, we would like to say a huge, massive thank you for allowing us to have our Wedding at your venue on 05/08/23. The venue is absolutely stunning and everything is well laid out to accommodate all weathers!
Secondly, we would like to thank the team and all the staff at the venue on our special day. Everyone worked tirelessly to make sure the wedding ran as planned, making sure all guests were accommodated for and checking in to make sure everyone was happy.
Lastly, we want to thank the catering staff for the absolutely outstanding food. From what we could see, all plates were emptied and everyone since has commented on the amazing food, right from the canapés, to the wedding breakfast and the buffet in the evening.
Throughout the entire 18 months of planning the wedding, the team at The Mill House have been incredibly accommodating, responding to emails promptly, answering any questions we had and being very thorough during all our Wedding meetings.
We couldn’t recommend The Mill House highly enough for providing the Wedding of our dreams.
Thank you again for everything.
Mr & Mrs Roberts 😀
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Alexandra Sent on 23/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day!

Where do we start. From the moment we had our first look around we were extremely blown away, by not only the venue but by the mill house team and especially Kim. They made us feel valued and not just another number, which was how we felt at other venues we visited. From start to finish they made all aspects of the process effortless. They were always more than happy to answer any questions and accommodate any needs or requests we had. This included creating a bespoke menu to tie in with our theme. Which was executed perfectly on the day. A special mention to Mark who finalised our day and ensured it went as we wanted it too.
We couldn't have asked any more from The Mill House and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone on their special day!
Gemma
Gemma Sent on 12/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We booked our wedding in 8 months and they were so helpful gave us a timeline of things. We got to pay over 6 months and it was on a deal for spring

Prefert perfect perfect! Everything about this venue is amazing and I really enjoyed the whole process from viewing to the day! They took such good care of me and my groom on the day and leading up. Helpful for giving us options about our day and even listening to requests of our own. I want to shout out every person in that hotel that made our day special!
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The Mill House Hotel & Restaurant Real Weddings

Donna & Tom
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Amy & Mike
15 photos · 16/08/2023
Leoni & Kendal
45 photos · 24/09/2022
Bride & Groom
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Deals

Events

23 Mar
Open Door

The perfect opportunity to see the Mill House Hotel fully set up and decorated for a wedding, including their stunning permanent marquee and ceremony room. Bring your friends and family along and enjoy a glass of bubbly & canapes while you take a look at all that the Mill House can offer for your wedding venue.

Their wedding team will be there to answer any questions, as well as a fantastic range of wedding suppliers including photographers, venue decorators,cakes, entertainment and a whole lot more. No appointment is needed, just come along anytime between 11.30 am - 3.00 pm.

Date: From 23/03/2025 to 23/03/2025 Schedule 11:30 - 15:00
Place: Old Basingstoke Road, Swallowfield, Berkshire

Preferred suppliers

Diane Frazer Photography
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Map

Old Basingstoke Road RG7 1PT Swallowfield (Berkshire)
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