Cantley House Hotel - Wokingham

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8.1 (1779 reviews)
Milton Road , Wokingham , GB

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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 1779 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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Deborah • couple • es
5
Great location but hotel desperate for some maintenance
Pros:

Great location and nice grounds. The stables food was delicious

Cons:

We had a suite very disappointing the bathroom door not closing and room desperately in need of updating

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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ROBERT • couple • gb
5
Not as good an experience as previous visits.
Pros:

Location and convenience

Cons:

Missing items in room. Tea , spoons and milk and not enough towels for two people.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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margaret • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • gb
4
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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lisa • couple • je
8
Relax at Cantley House
Pros:

Beautiful location
Beautiful building
Attentive & friendly staff
Comfortable bed
very large room
had a bath in the bathroom
Proper pizza oven for there homemade pizzas
good food

Cons:

decor needs some TLC
chairs, curtains and carpet didn’t go together which is minor but would make a big difference to presentation

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Kaur • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
1
Louder than inside a wetherspoons in the room, mouldy drove 2 hours home so we could sleep instead.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I’ve been to concerts quieter than the room. It was supposed to be an upgraded room and it was hard to have a conversation let alone sleep. The band were competent but I may as well have been offered a sleeping bag under the bar. The room was bleak and the bathroom horribly mouldy. We left after 15 minutes. The person on the desk was unapologetic and rude.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Saima • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Wanted a place to stay near Nirvana SPA - lovely hotel nearby

Cons:

All good bathroom was very large

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
5
Nothing exceptional
Pros:

Quiet

Cons:

Dinner average

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Reynold • couple • gb
8
Pretty good
Cons:

2 single beds put together, with a gap in the middle

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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holly • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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michelle • couple • gb
9
Overall we had a wonderful stay, albeit very short but the staff were lovely and helpful, it had free parking , amazing
Pros:

It was a beautiful building, lovely grounds and close to a park and sports facilities. The restaurant is charming and the food is excellent.

Cons:

Rooms could have been a bit cleaner ie cobwebs on ceiling and the shower hose was full of limescale.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Charlene • couple • gb
10
Was a lovely venue for a wedding
Pros:

Location was stunning

Cons:

The cobbled stones hard to walk on with the shoes had on for the wedding

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • gb
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • se
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
Great
Pros:

Location and service

Cons:

Could not open windows

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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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