Cliveden
Taplow, Berkshire SL6 0JF
Tel: 01628 668 561 Fax: 01628 661 837
Web: www.clivedenhouse.co.uk

Getting married at Cliveden will hopefully be just the beginning of a marriage made in heaven, with memories to last a lifetime. Britain’s highest-rated five red-star hotel, Cliveden was built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham as a hunting lodge and is set within 376 acres of formal gardens and parklands with views over the Berkshire countryside. Cliveden’s grand, sumptuous interiors are matched by an illustrious history and has been home to three Dukes, an Earl, the Astors and a Prince of Wales, as well as distinguished
guests: Winston Churchill, Harold MacMillan, President Roosevelt and George Bernard Shaw, to name a few. Your wedding breakfast, lunch or dinner will be held at the lavish Rococco French Dining Room, which caters for up to 60 guests. Wedding ceremonies can be held at either the Mountbatten Suite or Lady Astor Suite, which has a private terrace overlooking the River Thames. Intimate wedding parties of up to 12 guests are held at the romantic Spring Cottage which played a role in the Profumo scandal of the ‘60s.
A personal butler is at the guests’ beck and call. More lavish wedding parties of over 60 guests can be accommodated on an exclusive use basis and there’s also an option to hire one of their chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce Phantoms.

Taplow House Hotel
Berry Hill, Taplow, Buckinghamshire, SL6 0DA
Tel: 01628 670 056 Fax: 01628 773 625
Web: www.taplowhouse.com

Set within lush countryside along the Thames Valley, Taplow House Hotel is a charming Georgian mansion dating back to 1598. Six acres of woodland and a spacious garden terrace offer
stunning views to set the mood for a truly romantic wedding. Taplow’s Marquee weddings and receptions are ideal for the summer and can seat up to 300 guests. There is a choice of two elegant licensed suites for civil ceremonies of up to 80 guests, and up to 150 guests for evening receptions. A dedicated dance floor and private bar are located on the lower ground floor. Taplow has been awarded two rosettes in the AA 2006 Restaurant Guide. All of the 32 luxurious bedrooms and suites are individually designed and a complimentary room is reserved for the bride and groom.

Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
Henley Road, Marlow-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2EY
Tel: 01628 891 010 Fax: 01628 890 408
Web: www.danesfieldhouse.co.uk

Situated high on the Chiltern Hills overlooking the River Thames, Danesfield House Hotel and Spa is an award-winning Victorian country house hotel set within 65 acres of estate land with formal Italianate gardens and 100-year old topiary. Make a grand entrance in the magnificent wood-panelled Grand Hall
and hold your wedding ceremony or reception in the stunning Versailles Suite.
On hot summer days, the terrace overlooking the gardens is ideal for cocktail receptions. It’s worth booking a pampering treat at the luxurious Danesfield Spa, winner of the Condé Nast Johansens “Most Excellent Spa 2003”. The 20-metre pool, whirlpool and a myriad of treatments are guaranteed to relieve pre and post-wedding stress. Stay in one of their sumptuous suites furnished with four-poster beds, some of which have views of the River Thames. Getting married at Danesfield, you come away with lovely memories and much more. You get a chance to enjoy exquisite dining from award-winning Michelin-starred chef Aiden Bryne. Formerly head chef at Restaurant Tom Aikens, Aiden’s creative and innovative menu has garnered two AA Red Rosettes and three RAC Ribbons for Danesfield’s Oak Room, which has recently been re-designed by Anouska Hempel.

Nether Winchendon House
Nether Winchendon, Near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0DY
Tel: 01844 290 101 Fax: 01844 290 199
Web: www.netherwinchendonhouse.com

For couples who prefer to make their own wedding arrangements, Nether Winchendon House is the perfect reception venue. As you enter the property, you are led through a tree-lined avenue towards a screen of arches. The main house dates back to 1559 and the entire property exudes romantic, old-world charm.

A unique feature is the barn at Stable Yard and its beamed high vaulted ceilings and a separate panelled dance room with exposed wall timbers. There is a bar and ceremony room connected to the main barn by an old-fashioned wooden staircase. If the wedding couple wishes, a Marquee can be set up in the Walled Garden.


Nether Winchendon House is not licensed to hold civil ceremonies and does not provide catering and entertainment services. This is an ideal reception venue for couples who prefer to choose their own caterer and music service.

Manor Hotel
The Village Green, Datchet, Windsor, Berkshire, SL3 9EA
Tel: 01753 543 442 Fax: 01753 545 292
Web: www.mghotels.com

If a themed wedding or drinks reception on a boat along the River Thames appeals to you, the Manor Hotel’s creative team of planners can help plan your wedding and add that ‘wow’ factor to your special day.
The Manor Hotel dates back to 1335 when King Edward III bequeathed the manor to William de Montacute and has since undergone several transformations to become the intimate four-star boutique hotel that it is today, set within the tranquil village of Datchet.

The Manor Hotel offers an all-inclusive wedding package
but also caters to special requests, whether it’s a dietary
requirement or a bespoke menu. They also have a wedding drinks package and can arrange full evening entertainment – discos, bands and even magicians. Four licensed suites cater for up to 250 guests and discounted rates are offered for weddings held during off-peak season and Fridays. Make
the most of this special day and stay in one of their stylish, individually designed rooms equipped with a 21-inch TV, beds plumped up with duck feather duvets and pillows and
bathrooms fitted with power showers.

Stoke Park Club
Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PG
Tel: 01753 717 171 Fax: 01753 717 181
Web: www.stokeparkclub.com

Every wedding is special, but at the Stoke Park Club it becomes extra-special. Set in a 350-acre estate, the Stoke Park Club dates back to the Doomsday Book, when it was presented to William de Stoke by King William I. Between 1581 and 1603, it was owned by Queen Elizabeth I and in 1647 King Charles I was held
prisoner here. Fastforward to the present for Stoke Park’s role in film history.

Bridget Jones slept at the Club’s Pennsylvania Suite and James Bond defeated Goldfinger on a game of golf back in 1964. Weddings are held at the Clubhouse, a Palladian mansion designed by James Wyatt, architect to King George III.

It has three suites, each one decorated with works of art and fine antiques. The Estate is surrounded by parkland and historic gardens, with lakes designed by ‘Capability’ Brown - a perfect backdrop for memorable wedding photographs. Stoke Park Club’s expert team is committed to taking the stress out of planning
your wedding while the award-winning spa offers pampering treats to help you relax and enjoy your big day.

The Manor House Hotel
Aldermaston Park, Church Rd, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4HX
Tel: 0118 981 9333 Fax: 0118 981 9025
Web: www.aldermastonmanor.co.uk

Also known as the Manor House of
Aldermaston, the Manor House Hotel is a
Victorian building set within 137 acres of
Berkshire countryside in the picturesque village
of Aldermaston. This imposing manor house
and its red brick façade and towers have been
restored to its former grandeur.
Weddings at the Manor House are held in the
Library, a Jacobean oak-panelled room dating
back to 1636. It is licensed to hold civil wedding
ceremonies and can accommodate up to 80
seated guests and a further 20 standing. The
Manor House has built a reputation for its fine
food and wine and excellent service. They offer a comprehensive wedding package which includes a complimentary menu tasting and offer advice on planning the reception. There are 34 individually-decorated en-suite bedrooms and facilities include tennis courts, gym, sauna, steam room and sun beds.

Stoke Place
Stoke Poges, Berkshire, SL2 4HT
Tel: 01753 534 790 Fax: 01753 512 743
Web: www.stokeplace.co.uk

If you’re looking for a wedding venue that combines
something old and something new, Stoke Place certainly fits the description. This 16th century Queen Anne mansion has been sympathetically converted into a luxurious boutiquestyle retreat with a stylish mix of contemporary and modern furniture, colours and textures. Only 25 minutes from Central London, Stoke Place is located within the conservation area
of Stoke Green and is set in 22 acres of parkland, with a lake and grounds landscaped by Capability Brown.
Impeccable service is top priority at Stoke Place and a new wedding package has been designed to cater to specific requirements, whether it’s the floral arrangement or the layout of your reception. Civil ceremonies can be held at either one of their three licensed rooms. The Howard Vyse room is used for more intimate weddings and overlooks beautiful grounds, while the Ballroom caters for up to 200 dinner guests and 300 cocktail guests. Marquee receptions can accommodate up to 100 guests. Awaiting the newlyweds is a Bridal Suite, a chilled bottle of champagne and a kingsize four-poster bed.