The Olde Bell

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£120 - £185 pp
Up to 120
48 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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A Quintessentially Grade II listed Wedding Venue in the heart of Berkshire. Celebrate with a choice of 4 licenced rooms, including Tudor Barn and Victorian Malthouse offering exclusive use.
The Olde Bell Pricing & Costs

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£120
Maximum Price
£185
Minimum Number of Guests
50
SIGNATURE PACKAGE INCLUDES: A glass of prosecco on arrival Canapes – choice of 3 3 course set wedding breakfast Glass of House red or white wine per person Glass of sparkling wine for the toast Luxury Suite for the wedding couple included Wedding host Cake stand & knife VINTAGE PACKAGE INCLUDES: A choice of drink on arrival Canapes choice of 5 3 course wedding breakfast Half bottle of House red or white wine per person Glass of champagne for the toast Luxury Suite for the wedding couple included Wedding host Cake stand & knife
What is included in this pricing:
Couple accommodation included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Furniture included
Day before set up available
Canapés included
The Olde Bell Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
150
No. of Bedrooms
48
Sleeps No. of People
100
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 PM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Bridal Changing Facilities

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
The Olde Bell Full Description
The Olde Bell is a wonderful setting for an English country wedding. In the grounds are the historic beamed Tithe Barn & Victorian Malthouse, in which we can accommodate gatherings of all sizes. In an enchanting setting where child hood dreams can be brought to life and captured forever in one magical day, the Olde Bell is a truly unrivalled wedding venue. Situated in the picture perfect village of Hurley in Berkshire, this luxe traditional coaching inn will offer all that is essential for a wedding as well as the versatility to make each ceremony and reception – unique. No matter the season, the Olde Bell will not disappoint when it comes to luxurious accommodation, stunning views and many divine options for the wedding breakfast. From the rustic charm of a barn wedding to the more classic tone of a ceremony held within the exclusive Malt House – brides will be given the freedom to create the wedding of their dreams to the backdrop of an unforgettable location. There are so many reasons to book your special day at The Olde Bell: – A Wonderful Choice of Historic Venues – The Victorian Malthouse & Oak Beamed Tithe Barn – Weddings Of Up To 120 Guests For Both The Civil Ceremony & Wedding Breakfast – Available Seven Days A Week – Private Walled Gardens Available – Exclusive Use Weddings Available – Outside Marquee Space In Our Malthouse Gardens – Live Band & DJ Facilities – Overnight Accommodation For Wedding Couple & Guests – Full Menu & Wine Tastings – Robust, Seasonal, Locally Sourced Food, Some From Our Own Kitchen Garden – Only 40 Minutes From London & 20 Minutes From Heathrow – Your Own In-House Wedding Planner

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Leah
Thank you for considering The Olde Bell, Hurley, Berkshire as the venue for your special day. Congratulations on your engagement.We hope that you when you come to The Olde Bell you will love it as much as we do, we are a venue that can tailor make a day that is special to you . Myself and our well-rehearsed team will be on hand through the wedding experience to make it everything you hoped it would be. If you need to ask questions then I'm here to help and don't worry ask me anything!

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
No. of People In Team
30
Reviews
(19)
Martin and Kelly
Happy couple married in August
November 2023
The best venue I've ever seen
It was an amazing day, staff were amazing and friendly . Highly recommend
Chris and Nina
Happy couple married in October
March 2023
Dream Wedding
The Olde Bell is a beautiful venue in a lovely rural setting. We wanted a rustic theme for an October wedding, and the buildings and location really delivered this. It is well connected by road to nearby hotels and is easy to get to from Heathrow. The staff were very good (special shout out to Chloe for handling the event on the day) and The Kitchen produced some amazing food and drink , with generous portions (we are still getting compliments!). The full package offered made things simple and limited the required external suppliers (those we used came from the olde bells recommended list and were of a high quality). The Honeymoon suite was very nice and so were guest rooms (although we had some uneven feedback from guests on utilities e.g. plugs etc). Having on site restaurant and bar was great as it allowed those arriving night before to socialise together. There were however some areas where some improvement could be made. There was some confusion after booking on pricing, as we later discovered that we had been sold on old pricing when we signed our contract. There were also some issues around the hotel being able to hold the right number of rooms for our guests (i.e. they explained a 'hold' meant holding until booked by a third party; not a traditional definition). With that said, the team honoured the old terms in our case after some back and forth on this (including on room holds for guests). In hindsight, the staff were generally well organised and knew what they were doing...but this could have detailed better to us as we did not always get clear and consistent communications. Overall we would wholeheartedly recommend this venue.
Shona & Mark
Happy couple married in August
August 2021
A perfect informal wedding day
Our wedding was originally supposed to be on the 16th of August 2020 but of course we had to delay due to COVID and we finally got married on the 1st of August 2021! We had our wedding in the Tithe Barn, a beautiful rustic barn opposite the main hotel building. The inside is so beautiful we didn’t even feel the need to have any additional decorations for our ceremony. The day ran perfectly and was very informal. We had the barbecue menu which was perfect for us: burgers, piri piri chicken, halloumi burgers and veggie burgers for vegetarians and vegans. We had many guests saying they also enjoyed the food. We ended up overrunning during dinner but there was no pressure for us to rush through eating or the speeches. The relaxed atmosphere was exactly what we were after. One thing that is worth pointing out is some of the staff are inexperienced, we think they have taken on a lot of new staff post-COVID, so the bar staff were quite slow. However, it didn’t cause us any real issues and this will likely be improved in time. Abby, the wedding organiser, was very attentive to both the groom and myself in the morning. She was even able to arrange for us to have our photos in the library which we really appreciated. Whenever we needed anything, either her or one of the other staff were always close by and able to help out. Overall, we couldn’t really ask for any more. The day ran perfectly and we liked that we weren’t rushed around or out of the room when they needed to do the changeovers. It was very casual and meant we could both relax. We’d definitely recommend a wedding at The Olde Bell!
Claire & James
Happy couple married in December
December 2019
Amazing Wedding Day
Myself and James just wanted to say a massive thank you to Gabriela and the team. Our wedding day was very well organised and ran very smoothly, from the ceremony to the wedding breakfast. It was perfect and just as we hoped it would be. We were very impressed with Julian and the whole waiting team, they did a phenomenal job on the day and ensured all tables were catered and that the drinks and canapes flowed. Julian thought of every detail and my Dad let me know that Julian and his team even beautifully presented and laid out the cheese and crackers that we had personally provided. We were also grateful that Julian gave me and James a glass of champagne at midnight, as we had not been able to get one with everyone coming over to talk to us! It was small details like that, that meant so much. Please pass our compliments onto the to the chef and his team. We received so many comments from our guests about how lovely the food was and everyone was impressed with just how much food there was! Several of our guests said it was by far the best food they have ever had at a wedding which meant so much to us and in itself is a huge compliment to your chef and his team. A big thank you as well, to you Gabriela. We are very grateful for all your help and support with the organisation of our wedding. You were always there at the end of a phone or computer to answer all our questions. We had the most amazing Wedding Day at the Olde Bell and for that it will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Claire & James
Happy couple married in December
January 2021
We had the most amazing Wedding Day at the Olde Bel
Myself and James just wanted to say a massive thank you to Gabriela and the team. Our wedding day was very well organised and ran very smoothly, from the ceremony to the wedding breakfast. It was perfect and just as we hoped it would be. We were very impressed with Julian and the whole waiting team, they did a phenomenal job on the day and ensured all tables were catered and that the drinks and canapes flowed. Julian thought of every detail and my Dad let me know that Julian and his team even beautifully presented and laid out the cheese and crackers that we had personally provided. We were also grateful that Julian gave me and James a glass of champagne at midnight, as we had not been able to get one with everyone coming over to talk to us! It was small details like that, that meant so much. Please pass our compliments onto the to the chef and his team. We received so many comments from our guests about how lovely the food was and everyone was impressed with just how much food there was! Several of our guests said it was by far the best food they have ever had at a wedding which meant so much to us and in itself is a huge compliment to your chef and his team. A big thank you as well, to you Gabriela. We are very grateful for all your help and support with the organisation of our wedding. You were always there at the end of a phone or computer to answer all our questions. We had the most amazing Wedding Day at the Olde Bell and for that it will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Elsa & Paul
Happy couple married in October
January 2021
A huge thank you
Paul and I just wanted to say a huge huge thank you to Gabriela and the team at The Olde Bell. We were so happy with how everything went and impressed with the slickness of the team! A lot of our guests commented on how great the staff were, how brilliant the food was and just generally how you all made it such a great day, thank you!
The Olde Bell Location & Contact Details

Address

High Street, Hurley, Berkshire, SL6 5LX, England

Travel Notes

From London take the M4 motorway west to Heathrow airport and follow the motorway to junction8/9, exit and follow signs to Henley. At the next roundabout (Burchetts Green) take the A4130towards Hurley & Henley. Follow this road, pass Temple Golf Club on the right, and continue downthe hill. You will come to a signpost pointing right to Hurley Village, take this turning. The Olde Bell isapproximately 800 yards down on the right, with the car park immediately opposite. From the M40 exit at junction 4 and proceed onto the A404 going in the direction ofMaidenhead/Henley. At the 1st roundabout continue on the A404 towards Henley/Hurley. This dualcarriageway links with the M4 so look for the slip road signposted Hurley/Henley (A4130). At theroundabout (Burchetts Green) turn right onto the A4130 and follow the directions as above. The journey from the M40 takes approx. 10/15 minutes.

Nearest Town

Maidenhead - 10 minute car journey

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M4 Junction 8/9

Nearest Train Station

Maidenhead - 40 minutes from London Paddington

Nearest Airport

London Heathrow - 25 minute car journey

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The Olde Bell Press & Awards
(4)

Press & Awards (3)

G Wedding Directory
Wedding Magazine
You & Your Wedding

Accreditations (1)

AA Hotel Services - 5 Star Inn Award
Frequently Asked Questions
(10)

Describe the best wedding that happened at The Olde Bell?

Oh come on, each wedding is special, their all unique and we love weddings!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don’t try and do it all yourself, rope others in to make the workload more balanced.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

The bridal party making each person a champagne cork chair for their name card.

Describe The Olde Bell in 5 adjectives

Beautiful, Picturesque, Quintessential, Unique, Distinctive.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Olde Bell?

Malthouse vegetable gardens and backdrop.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Olde Bell?

We make all our bridal parties feel like VIP's on their special day!

What’s your favourite canapé?

I love a mini Yorkshire pudding with beef and horseradish, or for the vegetarian our Aranchini Balls.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Got to be chocolate with a nice Bombay Sapphire Gin & Fever tree Tonic.

What is The Olde Bell most unique feature?

That you can have an exclusive use of a venue for the day, and that venue dates back to the 12th century and is one of the original coaching inns ever built.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

I am proud that each wedding is different , we can tailor make it special for you!