Cantley House Hotel - Wokingham

Hotels
8.1 (1770 reviews)
Milton Road , Wokingham , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location/peaceful setting
Friendly and helpful staff; appreciated upgrades
Very good/fantastic breakfast
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms (when upgraded)
Convenient parking and characterful venue
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in some rooms (mould, stains, insects)
Lack of amenities in rooms (no AC/fridge, insect screens)
Poor value for money for some (charged for water/Z-bed/refund delays)
Noise and event disruptions late into the night; poor communication
Dated decor and maintenance needs (tired rooms, blocked shower heads)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Multiple reviews cite poor cleanliness in some rooms: mould and rust in showers, stained sofas, sticky carpets and insect issues; cleanliness is a clear weakness in parts of the property.
Service
8.9
Staff are frequently described as polite, professional and helpful with thoughtful upgrades; however there are service lapses (promised refunds/contact not followed up, noisy event handling) that reduced consistency.
Location
9.4
Location repeatedly praised as excellent, peaceful and convenient for the venue and town, often cited as a strong positive.
Room Quality
7.4
Mixed room quality: some guests had spacious, comfortable or upgraded rooms, while others reported tired, shabby or poorly maintained rooms and bathrooms needing refurbishment.
Amenities
6.9
Several amenity issues reported: lack of air conditioning/fridge, no insect screens, inconsistent in-room supplies (water), occasional tech problems (TV/router) and restaurant closures for events.
Value for Money
6.6
Multiple guests explicitly called out poor value (unexpected charges for water and Z-bed, overpriced for what was delivered); a few felt it was acceptable for a short stopover but value is generally questioned.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Breakfast and food receive consistently strong praise (described as lovely/fantastic); occasional issues when restaurant closed for events but F&B is overall a highlight.
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall stays are mixed but often positive: guests enjoyed breakfasts, location, and friendly staff or upgrades, though disruptive events, cleanliness and amenity shortfalls noticeably impacted some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 02:32

Property Description

Luxurious Victorian Boutique Hotel

Elegant Accommodations: Each of the 38 spacious bedrooms at Cantley House Hotel features modern en suite bathrooms, TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms offer garden views, garden access, and luxurious Jacuzzi baths for a truly relaxing stay.

Convenient Location: Nestled in 50 acres of picturesque Berkshire countryside, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland, and Ascot Racecourse. With its proximity to Reading, Windsor, and Heathrow Airport, Cantley House Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the region.

Accessible Yet Tranquil: Despite its convenient location near major roadways and railway links, Cantley House Hotel offers a peaceful retreat in its private gardens. Whether you're here for business in Bracknell and Reading or leisure in Henley or Lapland UK, our Victorian property ensures a comfortable stay.

Book your stay at Cantley House Hotel now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience.

Important information:

Dogs are permitted to a maximum of 7.5 kg and an extra charge of GBP 20, payable to the hotel direct. A maximum of 1 pet per room is allowed. Please inform the hotel in advance by using the Special Requests box when booking or by using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that dogs are permitted in Superior Double rooms only.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1770 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 6.9
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Susan couple gb
9
Comfortable with attentive staff.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good, plenty of choices and cooked to order.

Cons:

Disabled so could not get over lip to shower, however bedroom very good to move wheel chair around.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
7
Lovely staff, lovely location but our room was too small
Pros:

The staff were amazing polite friendly and very helpful
The outdoor facilities were good had a lovely breakfast .
Shady parking most of the time.
The staff looked after my refrigerated bone medication and cool packs.

Cons:

The double classics £140 a night at weekend were way too small and our room on second floor was a sauna through the day . The desk top fan did very little.
It was a very hot weekend but as we booked 3 nights months agony for our daughter’s wedding, a room on the lower level might have been a more thoughtful application of room . We couldn’t change room till Sunday by which time we packed up and went home due to lack of sleep it was simply too hot at night in a tiny room and skin issues. It was hard trying to fit in our belongings into storage. We simply booked the wrong room for a 3 night stay but be prepared the cost at weekend is expensive peak rate.
If you want a cooler room book a deluxe on ground floor way in advance
as long as you don’t mind the bin storage area being close by . You will get shade from trees in room 24 which I am pleased to say our USA visitors were in.
In cooler weather this hotel would have been so much better it’s not the hotels fault we have such hot weather.
We should have asked to change room but had to get to venue to set up and there was another wedding party staying. I was sad to leave our USA friends a day early .
In all fairness The hotel did offer us a different room but we declined due to being packed up to go home.
Check the room size before you book this pretty hotel in a quiet location with lovely staff. I ve tried to be fair reviewing this hotel the weather isn’t their fault.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller es
9
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Charles family_with_children gb
7
It did us well for a few days but ultimately it was on the expensive side for what we got.
Pros:

The staff were excellent without exception. They worked hard and and answered all our queries with politeness and efficiency.

Cons:

The whole place is a bit tired. It needs renovating. Whilst the staff were excellent, the hotel needs sprucing up.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Julia couple gb
10
As mentioned previously the staff were fantastic! Thank you1
Pros:

The staff were incredibly helpful and super friendly. Maria in the restaurant was fantastic and very accommodating when 15 of us appeared unannounced for breakfast. She had us all seated and sorted in no time! Thank you so much!

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Clive couple gb
7
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Craig solo_traveller gb
7
Value for money is fine if just needing a sleep over
Pros:

Bed is very nice, had a good sleep and parking is easy

Cons:

No still water in room just sparkling and shower head, only half the water comes out, alot of the holes were blocked as didnt work

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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josef solo_traveller mc
1
Pros:

Wie kann dieses Hotel solch eine Bewertung haben Einfach furchtbar

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Dean solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Room upgrade was much appreciated after long day at business events. Staff very polite, professional and accommodating.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Miguel solo_traveller es
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Nicula solo_traveller gb
1
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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George Cristan family_with_children gb
4
Poor Value for Money
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

The room was poorly equipped for the price. There was no air conditioning, fan or fridge, making it very uncomfortable in the warm weather. The two small bottles of water in the room were chargeable at £25, which felt excessive. I was also charged £50 for a Z-bed that was never provided. Although I was promised a refund, I was still waiting for it five days later. In addition, there were spiders and insects in the room due to the lack of insect screens. Overall, I felt the hotel offered poor value for money.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller gb
4
Not informed about event
Pros:

Venue is beautiful, room facilities very good, wedding lovely

Cons:

We weren't informed there would be a football screening on the lawn directly outside our room. There were hundreds of people gathered there, and the noise continued into the early hours, which had a significant impact on our stay. Had we known in advance, we would have requested a different room.

On checkout I gave feedback to staff and was promised contact from management but haven't received this despite chasing.

It was a huge oversight not to inform paying guests they would be kept up past 0100, but I suppose they made enough money from the event not to bother.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple gb
3
Disappointing and definitely a waste of money and we will never return to this hotel.
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely.

Cons:

We paid a large amount of money for 4 nights in a junior suite for a bit of comfort and relaxation but the first room they put us in before moving us to a better room was disgusting. It was shabby, smelly needed refurbishing and definitely not worth the money. The bathroom was awful and the shower unit was rusty and had mould on the walls. The sofa was stained all over and the carpet was sticky.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Eric couple gb
6
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Laurence solo_traveller gb
9
Really comfortable with an excellent breakfast !
Pros:

My room was excellent ! Really spacious !

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Deekat solo_traveller gb
8
Great location for a cozy stay
Pros:

The location was amazing. Rooms were a little tired but reasonably sized, bed comfortable. Staff were very welcoming.

Cons:

Exceptionally tall mirror in the bathroom.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
4
Ok, the stables was good but hotel lacking
Pros:

Room didn’t meet expectations

Cons:

A good clean

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-13 via Nuitee