Manor of Hurst, Berkshire, Reading

The Manor of Hurst is a lovely Elizabethan style manor house set in 40 acres of parkland, offering total seclusion and privacy yet within easy reach of London by both road and rail. The Manor has airy large rooms, a beautiful York stone, south facing terrace with glorious views over the gardens and park, various areas with garden furniture and a gas BBQ, leading on to the walled outdoor swimming pool lined with white roses most of the summer. The perfect place for unforgettable wedding receptions, holiday rentals, private and corporate events, intimate house parties, family reunions, hen and stag parties.  The house can be let for a day, a weekend or a week.

The house sleeps up to 23 in beds (more by arrangement) in up to 7 bedrooms and 6 bath/shower rooms.  A fantastic place to celebrate a special occasion, host a wedding reception, a luxury hen party, or to use as a base for Henley Royal Regatta, Royal Ascot and Henley, Rewind and Reading festivals.

Sitting in the centre of 40 acres of gardens and park in a quiet village between Wokingham and Twyford in Berkshire, the property is very secluded and very private. The Manor was extensively renovated and is furnished to a very high standard.

Downstairs

• Downstairs you enter the galleried entry hall, which leads onto the terrace and onto a large, fully equipped kitchen with an Aga as well as an electric hob and oven.  The eating area in the kitchen seats 12, a 16th C. panelled dining room with flexible seating options that can seat up to 36, a large and cosy sitting room with an open fire, which opens onto the terrace.
• Sky TV, Karaoke, and a PlayStation are available in the sitting room.    Wi-Fi throughout house
• DVD player and speakers.

Bedrooms

Upstairs there are 7 bedrooms spread over 2 floors – 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a bunk room with an adjacent bathroom, doubles, and a futon room with a king and up to 3 singles with shared bathrooms and two separate shower rooms along a hall.

Terrace

• Large table and chairs under a pergola, as well as other tables and chairs on the York stone terrace.
• Gas BBQ
• Fire Pit
• Large lawn area off terrace suitable for croquet, games, dance classes and the like.

Pool and Pool House

Immediately outside the back door, there is a heated pool* (summer months only-15 April to 15 October) with an accompanying pool house with 2 fridge freezers, sink area and sauna.

The pool house can:

• Seat 40+ for dinner or,
• Be used as a gym for yoga/fitness studio
• Be used as a conference room
• Table tennis area

Gardens

The gardens are extensive and include an orchard, ponds, chickens, ducks and seasonally cows and sheep.

*Note – As there is a pool and various un-fenced ponds, full prior arrangements must be made for guests under 12 years.

Parking

• Large area of secure parking for up to 20 cars outside house. Further parking by arrangement for large receptions for up to 200 cars just off the lawns.
• Unfortunately, there is no disabled access.

Rental Includes

• Exclusive use of house and grounds
• Sleeps 23 in beds. More by arrangement.
• All bedding, linens, pool towels and utilities (except land line telephone)
• BBQ – gas supplied.
• One basket of logs- more are available on site.
• Wifi
• Hairdryers
• Iron and ironing board
• Kitchen has an Aga and an electric oven and hob, and is fully equipped with crockery, glasses, utensils, tea towels and other cooking/serving implements and there is a dishwasher.
• Smoking is permitted outside only
• Fire extinguishers available throughout the house. Fire alarms and smoke detectors are in place in accordance with regulations.

Check-in Procedure for a 2-night stay

• For weekend rentals, check in is from 2 pm on arrival day and check out at a time after 3 pm on day of departure. We will show you how the house works, and from there you can make yourselves at home. We ask that you share this information with your other guests and ask them to read the house rules and information in each room.  Wedding check ins and outs vary.
• There is always someone discreetly on site who can help with any house problems/queries.
• Internet shopping can be delivered to the house after your arrival.

Pricing:

Holiday House Hire

Exclusive use of House and grounds for 2-night stay for up to 23 guests

1 April – 21 October: Weekends – £4,500

22 October – 31 March: Weekends – £3,500

Weekly (7 day) House Hire

Exclusive use of House for 7-night stay for up to 23 guests. Includes basic housekeeping daily.

1 April – 21 Oct: £12,000

22 Oct – 31 March: £8,000

Add a party up to 50 guests: Additional numbers of visiting day guests and parties above house guest numbers to be discussed before booking and carry additional charges. From £500

Hire with large party

Exclusive use of House for 2-night stay for up to 23 guests. Full use of grounds (site for marquee of your choice for up to 150 guests) Includes build/takedown / decoration days. £8,500

Things to note

Parking attendants, water and power up to 63 amp is included in marquee parties. Additional power will require a generator. Music curfew outside is 11pm on weekends and 10pm midweek, with guests then off site an hour later. Cars may be collected the next day. Please note, in exceptional wet weather, it may be necessary to hire trackway. Marquee/furniture and loo hire which is required for all event bookings is not included in our rates. There is no access to the house for non-resident guests. Events in the house must use our caterers.

Weekday: Monday-Thursday. Weekend: Friday-Sunday. Christmas New Year please enquire.

A non-refundable Initial Deposit of £500 is required to hold dates. This then becomes a Damage Deposit and is returned after departure with no damage having occurred. To book, please request a booking form. For parties over 150 guests please request further information.