Venue type: Hotel Description: Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding, we sincerely hope to have the opportunity to host your “big day”. The Mill House is an independent hotel and restaurant set in beautiful gardens beside the River Loddon. Originally built in 1823, The Mill House once formed part of the Stratfield Saye estate, owned by the 1st Duke of Wellington. In more recent times the house and grounds have been restored to their original Georgian splendour and we are considered a very enviable wedding venue. During the summer months we are able to offer our riverside marquee with views over our beautiful gardens and the river, alternatively, more intimate summer weddings may be held in our Garden room. During spring, autumn and winter, weddings are held in the house itself. Cosy corners and roaring log fires create the perfect ambience to accompany the views over our floodlit gardens.
The Mill House Hotel really is the ideal wedding venue for all seasons.Having held two family weddings at The Mill House Hotel we understand the importance of your special day and assure you of a friendly and attentive service with spectacular food lovingly prepared by our chef, accompanied by fine wines to complement your reception.
We offer a full wedding service and have some fantastic packages created for 2010 & 2011. Alternatively we are very happy to tailor make a package to suit your own individual requirements. Our Wedding Co-ordinator would be delighted to show you our facilities and discuss your wedding in more detail.
We promise you a day that you will both cherish for the rest of your lives.
Practicalities
Ceremony/Reception: Ceremony & reception Capacity for ceremony: 120 Seated meal capacity: 120 Buffet meal capacity: 150 Total venue capacity: 200
Licensed bar: Yes Late licence bar: Residents only Disco facilities: Yes Type of cuisine: Modern European Vegetarian menu: Yes Accommodation: 12 en suite bedrooms
Additional details: Rooms available at The Mill House Hotel
The Duke’s Marquee Available from the first weekend in April until the last weekend in September. Suitable for your wedding breakfast, evening reception and dancing. We can cater for 120 seated guests and up to 150 for your evening reception. If your evening numbers exceed 150, we do ask that you take exclusive use of the house and grounds to accommodate your guests. The marquee is not licensed for civil wedding or civil partnership ceremonies. The Duke’s marquee is situated to the rear of our beautiful gardens with it’s own lawn to both the front and rear. The gardens are overlooked through the elegant Georgian French doors, which can be opened on a glorious day. During cooler weather there is thermostatically controlled heating for your comfort. The marquee boosts a full bar service and dance floor. Toilet facilities and extra car parking are to the rear. Upon entering the marquee you are immediately captured by the celebratory atmosphere. The walls are lined with delicate light fabric with contrasting pelmets and drapes. There is a covered walkway from the house to the marquee.
The Garden Room Available all year round. Suitable for your wedding breakfast, evening reception and dancing. We can cater for 70 seated and up to 120 for your evening reception, in conjunction with exclusive use of the house. The Garden room is licensed for civil wedding and civil partnership ceremonies. The Garden room is a delightful, bright and spacious conservatory with beautiful views over our walled garden. It provides the perfect setting for weddings held in spring, autumn and winter. We would also recommend the Garden Room in the summer for smaller, intimate wedding receptions.
The Cottage Suite Available all year round. Suitable for your wedding breakfast. We can cater for 30 seated guests. The Cottage Suite is licensed for civil wedding and civil partnership ceremonies – please turn to page 5 for further details. The Cottage Suite is ideal for intimate weddings. The suite has French doors which open out onto it’s own patio area with views over our beautiful gardens – an ideal location for a champagne toast.
Directions by public transport: Reading train station. Take Black cab to the hotel.
Directions by car: From M4 J11 to Basingstoke. At 1st roundabout take 1st Exit signposted to Spencer's Wood. Continue for approx 2 miles and you will see The Mill House on the right hand side.
From M3 J5, take B3349 to Reading. Continue on this road for approx 4 miles. When you get to the roundabout with Wellington Country Park continue over to T Junction. Turn right and continue on the main road for approx 1 mile. The Mill House can be seen on your left hand side. DO NOT take any right turnings signposted Swallowfield. This will take you into the village.
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