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The Briar Barn
The Briar, our 17th-century converted barn with heaps of historic charm, has been lovingly restored from its original role as the hotel’s stables. Brimming with quirky charm and historic character, it features original oak beams, exposed rafters, and a working fireplace, creating a truly quintessentially English setting for parties and events in Wokingham, Berkshire, and the surrounding areas.
This versatile function space can accommodate both large and intimate events, making it perfect for weddings, birthday celebrations, private dinners, and corporate gatherings. The Briar also boasts its own private bar, ground-floor access, modern toilets, a concealed dance floor, and a beautiful courtyard garden adorned with festoon lighting, offering the perfect combination of practicality and rustic charm.
Whether you’re looking for a cool, character-filled venue or a functional space for your next event, the Briar delivers a memorable experience for all types of celebrations in Wokingham and Berkshire.
Room Capacities:
Informal Reception: Maximum 120 guests
Banqueting Style: Maximum 100 guests
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The Oak Room
The Oak Room, a Georgian addition to Cantley House Hotel, is a versatile and character-filled event space, perfect for private dinners, birthday parties, baby showers, and drinks receptions.
Accommodating 6 to 40 guests, this space is brimming with historic charm, from its original oak panelling and ornate fireplace to the sun-drenched bay windows that flood the room with natural light. Step through the French doors onto a private terrace for pre-dinner drinks, post-event coffee, or a cosy outdoor gathering, all whilst enjoying stunning garden views.
Whether it’s an intimate celebration or a stylish gathering, the Oak Room combines quirky character with practical elegance, creating a memorable backdrop for any event in Wokingham and the surrounding area.
Room Capacities:
Informal Reception: Maximum 40 guests
Banqueting Style: Maximum 30 guests
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The Garden Room
The Garden Room, located in the heart of our main house, is a beautiful, character-filled event space perfect for small to medium sized celebrations and gatherings in Wokingham and Berkshire.
Full of classic Victorian charm, the room features high ceilings, an original fireplace, large skirting boards, and elegant bay windows that showcase stunning views of our gardens. With direct access onto the grounds, the Garden Room is ideal for summer parties, intimate gatherings, and garden-access events, letting guests enjoy both the historic elegance of the interior and the natural beauty of our outdoor spaces.
Whether you’re planning a private dinner, birthday celebration, baby shower, or relaxed get-together, the Garden Room offers a memorable and stylish backdrop for events in Berkshire.
Room Capacities:
Informal Reception: Maximum 30 guests
Banqueting Style: Maximum 24 guests
SMALL SPACE, FULL OF PERSONALITY
The Glebelands Suite
The Glebelands Suite is our cosy, character-filled function room, perfect for events where an intimate, welcoming atmosphere is key.
Ideal for small private dinners, baby showers, and private afternoon teas, this light and airy space combines historic charm with modern comfort. Brimming with original features, including an open stone fireplace, ornate ceiling, and large bay windows that flood the room with natural daylight, the Glebelands Suite also offers direct access onto our beautiful grounds, making it perfect for summer gatherings or pre-event drinks.
Whether you’re planning a quaint celebration or a relaxed get-together, the Glebelands Suite is a memorable, charming venue for small events in Wokingham and Berkshire
Room Capacities:
Informal Reception: Maximum 15 guests
Banqueting Style: Maximum 10 guests
QUIRKY WOKINGHAM EVENT SPACE
The Drawing Room & Vault
The Drawing Room and Vault offer a charming and versatile setting for small to medium sized receptions and events in Wokingham and Berkshire.
Once the main entertaining space of Cantley House when it was a private residence, the Drawing Room is bright, inviting, and full of character. This elegant room features original Victorian details, including a cream-and-white ornate ceiling, a simple stone fireplace, and large bay windows that flood the space with natural daylight.
For added flexibility, the Drawing Room connects directly to our Parlour Bar, allowing the two rooms to be hired together to create a blend of formal and relaxed spaces, perfect for a wide variety of events.
Whether you’re planning a private dinner, cocktail reception, or celebratory gathering, the Drawing Room and Parlour provide a memorable, character-filled backdrop for events in Wokingham, Reading and across Berkshire.
Room Capacities:
Informal Reception: Maximum 80 guests
Banqueting Style: Maximum 24 guests
