

The Great House At Sonning, Exclusive Hire
Thames Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, RG4 6UT -
Up to
150 guests
Set on the banks of the beautiful river The Great House offers a sweeping setting, with manicured lawns and stunning scenery, the perfect location for a stunning wedding in Berkshire. Steeped in history, this beautiful house and river views provides the perfect romantic setting. The Great House is in one of the most idyllic wedding venues that Berkshire has to offer. A real ‘hidden' gem tucked away in stunning Sonning on the river
The hotel completed a stunning £7M refurbishment in December 2016 with the Launch of the new Great House Lodge. The Great House Lodge is licensed for civil ceremonies. If you are planning a church wedding, we can recommend from the many charming places in the surrounding countryside. The Hotel is just a few steps from our riverside entrance, so your celebrations can extend out onto the lawn next to the banks of the river.
The Dining Room at The Great House Lodge is naturally lit and surrounded by its own terrace overlooking the river. The Great House Lodge can host a ceremony for 115 and an evening reception for up to 200 people. If you are planning on having pre-wedding dinners or receptions, the private dining room in The Great House Lodge can host from 10 to 150 guests - perfect for “night before” family gatherings or group breakfasts. All rooms overlook the river, the perfect setting and view for ceremonies and receptions.
Minimum numbers 60.
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Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 150
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 150
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 24:00
Location
Reviews
Debbie Evans
March 2025Utterly faultless and perfect!! Room lovely, spacious, clean, quiet with fabulous bed. Food was wonderful. Staff absolutely superb Thank you for a wonderful stay
Nikki Rouse
January 2025Attended for a wedding. Room was lovely, if not a little smaller than we're used to. Food was great and stay efficient, friendly and helpful.
S Field
February 2025Cute very understated hotel love the rooms and very comfortable! Linked restaurant is coppa club which has a great atmosphere dinning areas but I think over priced for what it provides on the menu.
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