The Victorian mansion across the lawn, with the terrace restaurant on the right, Oakley Court Hotel, Windsor
Berkshire · Country house

Oakley Court Hotel, Windsor

A Victorian Gothic mansion of 1859 on the River Thames near Windsor, hired exclusively for weddings, with 35 acres of grounds

Venue highlights
On requestStarting from
Up to 140Guestsseated for dinner
15 kmNearest airportin a straight line, Heathrow
About Oakley Court Hotel, Windsor

Oakley Court is a Victorian mansion of 1859 on a private stretch of the River Thames at Water Oakley, near Windsor, hired exclusively for weddings, with room to seat 140 guests in The Big Room.

Oakley Court is a Victorian mansion house of 1859 on a private stretch of the River Thames known as Water Oakley, just downriver from Windsor in Berkshire. The Gothic house stands in 35 acres of gardens and lawns that run down to the water, with a kitchen garden, tennis courts and a riverside restaurant, and Central London is within the hour. Its lounges include a library, a conservatory and a green room hung with artworks, and the long list of past visitors includes President de Gaulle and Queen Elizabeth II, who arrived by boat from Windsor Castle.

Weddings are held on an exclusive use basis, so the hire covers all of the event spaces, all of the bedrooms, the mansion house lounges, the Terrace Restaurant and the grounds. The Big Room seats 140 guests, with smaller spaces for a select few. Bedrooms in the Mansion House, the Boathouse and the Garden Wing were designed by Eagle and Hodges, and most look over the river, which leaves room for a pre-wedding dinner the night before and breakfast together the next morning. Bicycles, tennis courts and an indoor pool, sauna and steam room are open to hotel guests, and dogs are welcome throughout.

At a glance

The Essentials

Where
Water Oakley, on the Thames just downriver from Windsor, Berkshire
Capacity
140 seated in The Big Room, with smaller spaces for a select few
Exclusive use
All event spaces, all bedrooms, the lounges, the Terrace Restaurant and the grounds
Stay
Bedrooms in the Mansion House, the Boathouse and the Garden Wing
Grounds
35 acres on the Thames, with a kitchen garden and tennis courts
Wellbeing
Indoor pool, infrared sauna, steam room and gym for hotel guests
Parking
Complimentary on site parking for guests
Dogs
Bedrooms, grounds and dining areas are dog friendly
London
Central London is within the hour

A Gothic mansion on a private stretch of the Thames

Oakley Court is a Victorian mansion house dating from 1859, standing on a stretch of the River Thames known as Water Oakley, just downriver from Windsor. Its history includes visits from the Prince Imperial of France, President de Gaulle and Queen Elizabeth II, who arrived by boat from Windsor Castle. The house sits in 35 acres with a kitchen garden, tennis courts and a riverside restaurant.

A Gothic mansion on a private stretch of the Thames

The whole house for the whole weekend

Weddings are held on an exclusive use basis, so the hire covers every event space, every bedroom, the mansion house lounges, the Terrace Restaurant and the grounds and gardens. The Big Room seats 140 guests and the smaller spaces suit a select few, which leaves room for a pre-wedding dinner the night before and a shared breakfast the morning after.

The whole house for the whole weekend

Champagne by the river

The grounds give room for champagne and canapes by the water, portraits with the mansion house behind, and a feast with family and friends that runs long into the night. The mansion lounges, which include a library, a conservatory and a green room hung with artworks, offer indoor settings for the day.

Champagne by the river
Exclusive use

Exclusive use

All event spaces, bedrooms, lounges, the Terrace Restaurant and the grounds are reserved for one wedding party.

The Big Room

A room with a separate entrance, a breakout lobby and parquet flooring, seating up to 140 guests.

The Big Room
Mansion house rooms

Mansion house rooms

The Drawing Room, the Green Room, the Conservatory, the Library and the Sitting Room each have their own character, from original fireplaces to walls hung with artworks.

35 acres on the Thames

Riverside gardens, a kitchen garden, tennis courts, bicycles and self drive boats on a private stretch of the river.

35 acres on the Thames
Bedrooms by Eagle and Hodges

Bedrooms by Eagle and Hodges

Traditional English fabrics meet Modernist furniture, with baths in every room and river views from most.

Wellbeing for guests

An indoor swimming pool, infrared sauna, steam room and gymnasium, plus two full size tennis courts.

Wellbeing for guests
Accommodation

Rooms and suites

Mansion House Room

A spacious bedroom in the Gothic mansion house with views over the Thames, blending traditional English fabrics with mid century furniture. Each has a bath, a Roberts radio, a Smart TV with Sky Entertainment, a minibar of complimentary soft drinks and snacks, tea and coffee facilities, bathrobes, slippers and WiFi.

  • Scenic views
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Mansion House Room

Mansion House Room Small

One of the house's original bedrooms, with Victorian features and detailing and views over the grounds. Each has the same amenities as the larger Mansion House rooms, including a Smart TV, a minibar of complimentary soft drinks and snacks, bathrobes and slippers.

  • Scenic views
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Mansion House Room Small

Large Room With River View

The largest bedrooms in the Boathouse, with uninterrupted views of the river. Each has a Roberts radio, a Smart TV with Sky Entertainment, a minibar of complimentary soft drinks and snacks, tea and coffee facilities, bathrobes, slippers and WiFi.

  • Scenic views
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Large Room With River View

Medium Room With River View

Bedrooms in the Boathouse and Garden Wing with views of the River Thames and a blend of antique and Modernist furniture, with the same amenities as the larger river view rooms.

  • River view
  • Scenic views
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Medium Room With River View

Medium Room Without River View

Bedrooms tucked away in the Boathouse and Garden Wing, with a minibar of complimentary soft drinks and snacks, a Smart TV with Sky Entertainment, bathrobes, slippers and WiFi. Some rooms in the wing interconnect.

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Medium Room Without River View
Exclusive use and buyout

The whole of Oakley Court Hotel, Windsor, to yourselves

All event spaces, all bedrooms, the mansion house lounges, the Terrace Restaurant and the grounds and gardens

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Location

Berkshire

Oakley Court stands on the Windsor Road at Water Oakley, just downriver from Windsor, and Central London is within the hour.

Heathrow (LHR)15 km in a straight line
Luton (LTN)48 km in a straight line

Oakley Court Hotel, Windsor

Windsor Road, Water Oakley, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5UR, United Kingdom

Parking. Complimentary on site parking for guests, on a first come, first served basis.

Things to do nearby

  • The River Thames trailsunder 1 km in a straight line · our pick for a gentle walk or bike ride
  • Bray Lake2 km in a straight line · our pick for open water swimming
  • LEGOLAND Windsor Resort3 km in a straight line · our pick for children among the guests
  • Eton5 km in a straight line · our pick for a morning walk and lunch
  • Windsor Castle5 km in a straight line · our pick for a day out for guests
  • Ascot Racecourse8 km in a straight line · our pick for a race day with the wedding party

Getting there

  • Heathrow (LHR)Airport · 15 km in a straight line
  • Luton (LTN)Airport · 48 km in a straight line
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Frequently asked questions

Oakley Court Hotel, Windsor

How many guests can Oakley Court seat for a wedding?

The Big Room seats up to 140 guests, and smaller spaces are available for more intimate gatherings.

Is Oakley Court available for exclusive use?

Yes. Exclusive use weddings include all of the event spaces, all of the bedrooms, the mansion house lounges, the Terrace Restaurant and the grounds and gardens.

Can guests stay overnight?

Yes. Bedrooms are in the Mansion House, the Boathouse and the Garden Wing, so a pre-wedding dinner can be held the night before and breakfast taken together the next morning.

What are the bedrooms like?

They were designed by Eagle and Hodges, with traditional English fabrics and Modernist furniture. All have baths and most look over the Thames, and every room has a minibar of complimentary soft drinks and snacks.

Are dogs welcome?

Yes. All of the bedrooms, the grounds and the dining areas are dog friendly, and the hotel asks to be told in advance so a bed and treats are ready.

Is there parking at Oakley Court?

Parking is complimentary for guests, on a first come, first served basis.

What is there to do on the estate?

Guests can use two full size tennis courts, hire bicycles, and walk the 35 acres of riverside gardens and kitchen garden. Hotel guests also have access to an indoor pool, an infrared sauna, a steam room and a gymnasium.

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