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Last update: June 2024

Trunkwell House Hotel and its magnificent marquee is a splendid wedding venue located in Reading, Berkshire. With their stunning country setting and many years of experience, the team here can create the perfect wedding day for you.

Facilities and Capacity

This stunning period building has recently undergone a complete refurbishment with seven gorgeous bedrooms available to be used onsite. Each room is unique and exquisitely decorated, using a mix of traditional and contemporary styling. With many indoor and outdoor event spaces for you to select from, you will find a spot that perfectly captures your wedding vision. The Marquee is set in beautifully manicured gardens overlooking 34 acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside. The Trunkwell House Hotel can cater to 50-350 people in style, and the team can offer help and advice in creating the perfect wedding ceremony for you. This venue can also do more intimate weddings hosted in their private dining room for numbers up to 40.

Services Offered

This unique venue has been designed to create a magical ambience and quality cuisine that is synonymous with Trunkwell House. Choose from a vast selection of sumptuous menus or make up your suggestions for our Chef. For the convenience of out-of-town guests, there are onsite accommodations available for them to relax in. No matter the event size, style, or preferred specifications, this dedicated and experienced team will work with you to make your day a dream come true. Contact the friendly team today by phone or through their website to find out more.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Asian wedding
Historic
Marquees and tents
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Health suite

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Trunkwell House

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5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
151 reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
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  • Value for money
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Zoe
Zoe B. Sent on 14/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue ever!

From viewing the venue to the very end we were looked after by all here. Sophie and Renee were so attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them. I honestly couldn't have wished for a more perfect day and it’s all thanks to these guys. We are so lucky to have had them by our side throughout. Ive loved every minute of our experience.
Martin
Martin P. Sent on 13/03/2023
3.8 out of 5 rating

A few issues but overall it was a good day

I'm going to keep this short

We were advised that our florist would be able to access the venue from 8am, when they got there there was no one to let them in to start decorating, the venues OWN DJ had also arrived for 8am but with no one to let him in he (the venues own DJ) made a decision to lift a farm style gate off the hinge to allow access to the marquee. When a member of staff finally arrived they shouted at our florist.

We were guaranteed the bedrooms for the night before included in the price but days before the wedding the asked how we were going to pay, the wedding planner who had agreed it in the price had left so they would not honour it resulting in have go tell our family members that they would need to find accommodation last minute.

We were married on the 30th July, be aware that the marquee gets very very hot even with all the doors open, and the 2 air conditioning units do not really have an effect.

Near the end of the evening we were asked if we wanted the remaining cake to be stored for us to take with us in the morning, but come the morning it turns out that the just left it on a counter in the marquee kitchen with no covering resulting in over half of our cake being stale and wasted.
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Vallance Sent on 05/11/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

This venue has been incredible in helping us ensure our day ran as smoothly as possible. They were always open to our ideas and willing to make them work for everyone. They were responsive within emails and helpful when needing further information.

On the day, they all worked incredibly hard to ensure the day ran perfectly which it did! Everything ran pretty much on time (no lateness on their part), food was beautiful and our guests and us really enjoyed the meal, staff were always polite and approachable.
Wedding planner - very responsive to queries and approachable when we done a few visits. Always taking notes to make sure the day ran exactly how we wanted it too. Upon the day, they were there early morning setting everything up. They took full control and we both did not need to do anything that morning except get prepared. Made a conscious effort to keep everything on time and came to collect us when needed for certain parts of the day.
DJ - was very accommodating with ideas and music styles and open to chat through these however long needed. They were always polite and enthusiastic. And made us feel confident in what they could do. On the day they even arrived early, let us know they had arrived and was setting up and when they would begin lighting for cake cutting and music for first dance etc.
Manager - was always welcoming to ourselves and everyone. Spoke to all. And ensured all our guests were enjoying the day and accommodating to any of their needs. They were checking on both of us to assist with anything we needed. And made us both feel very comfortable throughout the day. The next morning we were welcomed with smiles and food and drinks.
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Megan O. Sent on 25/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we wanted & more.

We got married at Trunkwell House at the beginning of October and what a magical day it was. The venue is so beautiful, well maintained and we loved how much space there was for all of our guests. We knew that it was the one as soon as we arrived at the initial viewing.

All of the staff were amazing throughout, but Sophie and Renee were just exceptional, nothing was ever too much trouble. They went above and beyond and helped bring all of our ideas to life, they were always quick at responding to our many emails and getting meetings booked in. Everything ran so smoothly on the day and looked exactly how we pictured it. We could really relax and enjoy our wedding knowing that everything was in their capable hands.

The food was absolutely delicious, from the main meal, evening buffet and even breakfast the next morning. It was lovely spend the next day with some of our guests who stayed in the other rooms, catching up and talking about all of the great memories from the night before.

The DJ was great fun and knew all of the right tracks to keep everyone on the dance floor!

We would not have changed a single thing, it was everything that we could have wanted for our special day and we are so grateful to all of the staff who helped make that happen.
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Stephanie Sent on 10/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing & perfect!

From begining to end I can not fault them! So friendly and did everything they could to have our day as we described!
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Carly S. Sent on 07/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing amazing

Best day ever amazing team beautiful venue i loved it! I’d love to go back and do it all over again.
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Anonymous Sent on 13/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Mr & Mrs Melita

Hi Hannah
Yes settling in well, just feels very weird at the moment.
We had such an amazing day with thanks to you guys there. You have just been amazing from the start right up until the end. Nothing was too much effort for you. All our guests said it was the best wedding they have been too! And how amazing the venue and staff were! From the bottom of our hearts we thank you so much for everything you have done for us. You truly are one in a million.
We have made so many friends from our wedding too. And if it's ok we would love to pop in and see you after our honeymoon? (Obviously book a slot to see you!)
We will be poping a review up in the next few days too??.
Thank you again. Words can't express how grateful we are. you are amazing!!
See you soon
Mr and Mrs Melita.
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Laura Sent on 13/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Laura & Andy

Hi Hannah,

I just wanted to say thanks again to you, Tony, Hannah and the rest of the team for making Saturday such an amazing day. We had the best day, it was everything we wanted and we really couldn't have asked for anything more. We really appreciate the effort you all put into making it such a perfect day for us. I've left reviews on your Facebook and trip advisor pages, bit just wanted to drop you a personal note to say thanks too.

Laura & Andy
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Anonymous Sent on 13/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

Hi Hannah & Tony,

Hope you’re well.
Apologies for the delay but we just wanted to say thank you so so much for everything in the run up to the wedding, on the day and the following morning.
We had the best day and couldn’t have asked for anything more. You even booked the weather in for us! haha
Trunkwell is such a beautiful venue and you made our day just perfect. We will never be able to thank you enough for that.

Mr & Mrs Mowzcan
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Anonymous Sent on 13/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Day

Hi Hannah, and team.

I just want to say a massive thank you for making our day the best day of our lives.

We had such a fantastic time, everyone commented on how great everything was from the food to the layout. We really couldn’t have asked for more.

I wish I could do it all over again.

You are all amazing and we can’t thank you enough.

Lots of love Mr and Mrs Hems.
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Anonymous Sent on 13/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you

Hey Hannah
Just want to say a massive thank you for everything you have done for us!! Saturday was amazing, everyone said how it was the best wedding they had ever been too. The day was everything and more than me and Jack could have ever asked for :) I wish we could do it all again this weekend. All of your hard work didn't go unnoticed, so thank you! Evie is still talking about you too :)
Thank you again
Zoe Hooper (trying to get used to that still haha)
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Anonymous Sent on 13/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day

Hello there,

It was the most amazing day! It honestly was the best day of our lives! We just want to do it all over again- haha.

Thanks so much for all that you have done and making everything so simple and easy. You were amazing!!

Naomi and Daniel
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Dilwar Sent on 11/10/2018
1 out of 5 rating

Avoid at all costs

Only writing this to avert anyone else from making the mistake of booking this venue for their wedding like I did. As soon as they have your deposit they will lose complete interest in providing any kind of service. We hired the marquee for a summer wedding. The marquee linen was disgustingly dirty and the flooring is like a springboard which completely destroyed our wedding cake. The venue has no running water which we and our catering team were not informed of. The portable toilets they provide ran out of water halfway through the event which i am told has happened on previous occasions and yet has not been resolved. This left my quests unable to flush the toilets or wash their hands. On top of the sorry state the venue was in, it turns out they had another wedding in the venue two day's before and hadn't cleared up which meant they were cleaning well into the start of our wedding. I had raised my concerns with the venue months before the wedding but to no avail. This was a once in a lifetime event for me and my wife and Trunkwell House royally messed it up. Their response to all the issues is that they were not aware or guests hadn't approached them to complain which in someways would be fair had it not been for the fact staff were nowhere to be seen on the day. My advise to anyone considering this venue is STAY AWAYYYYY.
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Karen Sent on 24/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Stepdaughter wedding

Hello Tony and your team. I would just like to say what a absolutely wonderful day we had at Sam and Dan’s wedding on the 10th of March 2018.
Everything about the day was fantastic. Your team worked very hard to make all our day special which you did. Thank you so much...
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Michael Sent on 11/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Michael & Rebecca

Hello Lauren,
We hope your are well and trunk well is keeping busy.

We are sorry this is a little late but with getting back off honeymoon and settling back into work life it's been busy, as you can imagine.
We just want to say a massive thank you to yourself and trunk well team for all the hard work and effort with making our special day unforgettable. Everything was perfect, how we imagine and planned it from the first time we stepped into trunk well and said yes to setting up our wedding there.
With the lead up to the wedding being stressful as you know so well it was a treasure to see our special day just flowed by with no faults or queries. There was not one single person who didn't put all there effort into making it flow.
We honestly can not thank you enough.

We will definitely put some kind words about trunk well into trip advisor. We have already recommended trunk well a few times to people who are looking to celebrate any occasion.

We hope you take care of yourselves and hope to see you again at some point within events.

All the best
Michael and Rebecca Dean
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Trunkwell House Real Weddings

Zoe & Stewart
217 photos · 11/10/2024
Larhysa & Bhavik
199 photos · 31/05/2023
Martin & Damien
11 photos · 30/07/2022
Farrel & Luke
81 photos · 24/06/2022
Callie & James
52 photos · 26/08/2018

Deals

Events

02 Mar
Open Door

The perfect setting for exclusive and sophisticated Weddings and Events. You will see the permanent marquee, which is situated within the grounds of the hotel, and have access to the 7 boutique style bedrooms during your visit. The team have over 25 years wedding and events experience and will make sure your day is everything you planned it to be, and more!

Wherever you choose to have your celebration you will be welcome to attend this fair, enabling you to source suppliers from the wide selection of wedding exhibitors attending who will cover everything you need for your special event, whether that be a wedding, birthday party or anniversary.

Free admission and plenty of free parking.

Date: 02/03/2025 Schedule all day
Place: Beech Hill Road, Reading, Berkshire

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Map

Beech Hill Road RG7 2AT Reading (Berkshire)
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