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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jeremy • couple • gb
7
Suited our needs.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Bar prices too high, bedroom carpet needs replacing.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Last minute stay.
Pros:

Peaceful location, easy to find. Comfortable bed, lovely room, great bathroom

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • gb
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Location , food and very clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
9
A good stay
Pros:

Close enough to Wokingham that a taxi was not too expensive.

Cons:

Unfortunately in one of our rooms (I booked two) the shower drain was filled with hair, obviously hadn't been cleaned for a while.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Francis • couple • gb
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
It was a very pleasant stay
Pros:

The room was fabulous, the bed so comfy and the breakfast was delicious

Cons:

The hotel was slightly tired but we are told it is gradually being refurbished. It didn’t spoil our stay

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Silke • couple • de
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Trish • couple • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
3
Very disappointing. However did enjoy the wedding on the Sunday.
Pros:

Staff were great, especially NuNu in the restaurant, smashing wedding venue, with lovely grounds. Overall a lovely setting.

Cons:

We arrived at approximately 18:30. Our room was not ready, not a major problem; we were given a free drink at the bar while we waited. The room was not available until 19:50. While we waited for the room we watched the staff cooking pizzas on the oven and thought we would have one for our evening meal after we had freshened up from our journey (200miles).When we got to the room, which was in the main house, the towels were dirty and the room was filthy, with mould all around the bathroom tiles. We managed to get down to the restaurant at approx 20:25 ready to order pizzas for our meal, they had stopped cooking them, however NUNu managed to persuade the chef to cook us a pizza each, and we enjoyed that very much we were also given two more free drinks. Breakfast good continental selection, cooked "Greasy Joes". Would we stay there again no!! Grossly over priced at £189 per night. Premier Inn is much better.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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MALCOLM • couple • gb
9
Really good value a room with character great food
Pros:

Excellent room with character .Breakfast was excellent .Could not fault .

Cons:

nothing

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Sian Hillier • extended_group • gb
10
Absolutely outstanding! A proper gem of a hotel
Pros:

everything was outstanding! What a beautiful hotel. The building is gorgeous, rooms are immaculately clean, spacious and have everything you need and more. We had 2 rooms, one had a beautiful balcony and the other was facing onto the garden with patio furniture which was a lovely surprise. The staff were all fabulous!! So lovely, happy and very professional. We had an evening meal and breakfast and both far exceeded our expectations. This is one of the loveliest hotels I have stayed in. I cannot recommend it highly enough and will definitely be returning.

Cons:

I would say the service charge was a surprise, not that we minded but as we had booked through Booking.com we assumed this was included but we were happy to pay it

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
8
Quirky venue, good location, friendly staff and nice food too
Pros:

Food was of a good standard. The Guinness pie was a 10/10. Staff were very friendly. A quirky venue. No car park fees which makes a pleasant change.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about really. The room was clean, but the shower area could do with a good bleaching.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
9
Comfortable stay to attend an event at the hotel.
Pros:

Stayed here for a wedding so the location was perfect. The room was a good size and had a mini fridge, coffee machine and some toiletries provided. Help was offered by reception to carry luggage upstairs due to no lift to the first floor.

Cons:

The bathroom would benefit from some deeper cleaning. Additional storage for clothing would be beneficial as we only had a closet with very few hangers. We also couldn’t keep the sash windows open (not sure if user error or if they just don’t stay open?)

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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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