MONKS’ BARN, HURLEY Set in the riverside village of Hurley between Marlow and Henley, this 13th-century, Grade II listed medieval barn offers a special venue for ceremonies, wedding receptions and parties. It’s licensed for ceremonies, that can take place anywhere in the building, with the added option of saying ‘I do’ under the stunning archway leading to the lawn. The Great Hall in the barn can seat up to 120 people on long tables or up to 150 at round tables for the wedding breakfast. Adjacent to the Great Hall is the Monks’ Bar and The Dance Hall which has ample room for a DJ. Guests can be received on Monks’ Barn Lawn, where there’s plenty of room for a marquee plus there’s secure overnight parking. This versatile venue allows receptions to take place anywhere inside the building too and couples can create a bespoke day with their choice of caterer, florist and furnishings. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01628 823 501, https://hurleyriversidepark.co.uk/about-us/monks-barn • We love... the many activities for guests staying nearby to take part in, from nature trail walks to paddle boarding and canoeing. CROWNE PLAZA READING EAST As the sister property to Crowne Plaza Marlow in Buckinghamshire, this luxurious new 4 Silver Star, 2AA Rosette-awarded hotel is set in picturesque landscaped grounds in Berkshire. The property was recently awarded 2AA Rosettes for outstanding culinary talent in its Caprice Restaurant serving modern British cuisine, and there’s also Monty’s Lounge Bar serving authentic Indian dishes. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s exceptional facilities including Esprit Spa & Wellness, home to a 19-metre indoor heated pool with loungers, a large gym, five treatment rooms, a sauna and a steam room. There’s complimentary secure parking and accommodation available in a choice of 174 spacious bedrooms and suites with indulgent Gilchrist & Soames toiletries and air conditioning. Ceremonies and receptions take place in a choice of stylish function suites, including the Buckingham Suite boasting floor-toceiling windows accommodating up to 260 guests for a ceremony and 180 loved ones for a seated wedding breakfast. There’s also the more intimate Frogmore Suite, hosting up to 140 ceremony guests and 110 for the wedding breakfast. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 0118 944 0444 or visit www.cpreading.co.uk • We love... the three European and three Asian wedding packages available - each one comes with a dedicated coordinator. 22
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