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Sitting on the Duke of Wellington’s estate with easy access via the M3 and M4 to Basingstoke, Reading and neighbouring towns and villages; our pub and hotel offers an ideal setting in which to host a variety of occasions such as christenings, wakes, birthday parties, anniversaries, charity events and much more.

Our private, self-contained event suite can accommodate up to 160 people and offers a dedicated entrance, toilets and cloakroom facilities for your exclusive use; keeping your occasion individual and unique for your friends, family or colleagues. In the warmer months, our private Rose Garden and open-sided barn offers a lovely space for outside events, overlooking stunning wheat fields and countryside.

Our dedicated events team will be on hand to help you organise an occasion to remember, and with exceptional service, will ensure the smooth running of your event from start to finish.

From tailored menus to suit your needs, to purpose-designed AV equipment to allow for every entertainment requirement, our venue is the perfect place to host any occasion and can be bespoke to your vision and requirements.

What we can offer for your occasion:

Exclusive function room with natural daylight
Private garden with open-sided wooden barn
Beautiful hotel rooms available to book
Dedicated events co-ordinator
List of recommended suppliers
Bespoke menus designed by our Head Chef
Lovely setting for photographs
Free car parking on site
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Wild Thyme and Honey - Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel in the Cotswolds

The Waterloo Suite

Named after the first Duke of Wellington’s historic triumph at the Battle of Waterloo, our beautiful Waterloo Suite offers the perfect modern event space for weddings, private parties, wakes and conferences, with capacity for up to 140 standing and 120 people seated (subject to layout and use of dancefloor).

Weddings & Private Parties

Whether you’re looking for the perfect wedding venue or are planning a party for a special occasion, the Waterloo Suite has all you need for a fabulous celebration. We can tailor the package for your event, meeting your requirements, from a sit-down meal for up to 100 people or a standing buffet, and with our range of recommended suppliers, from event stylists, lighting hire and florists, you can decorate the room to your own vision and taste.

Get in touch with our events team to arrange a tour or for more information.

Corporate Events

The Waterloo Suite has the flexibility to be set up in a number of different arrangements and layouts, including theatre style, cabaret, boardroom or divided sections for break-out areas, making it an ideal space for business events. It also offers a number of plug points and TV points around the room for presentations.

To discuss your event, please contact our events team on events@wellingtonarmshampshire.co.uk or view our layout examples below.

Set aside from the pub building, with its own exclusive entrance, toilets and cloakroom
Private bar offering wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks
Outside seating area
Wooden dancefloor with in-built disco lights
Sound system and AV equipment
A bright and airy space with neutral decor for you to add your own theme and style to your event
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Wild Thyme and Honey - Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel in the Cotswolds

The Rose Garden

Our private rose garden and open-side wooden pavilion is the perfect spot for celebrations in the warmer months; whether that be an outside wedding ceremony, drinks reception or celebratory BBQ.

Enjoy exclusive use of the large garden and patio, overlooking stunning views of the wheat fields and Hampshire countryside
Licensed for outside wedding ceremonies for up to 100 guests
A choice of set or bespoke packages, to make your outside event suit your requirements
A dedicated events and waiting team on hand throughout your occasion
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Wild Thyme and Honey - Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel in the Cotswolds

The Wellesley Room

Our private dining room is perfect for small, intimate wedding ceremonies, private dinner parties or business meetings, with large windows overlooking a beautiful stretch of peaceful fields and countryside.

An exclusive dining room, situated off our pub restaurant, that can comfortably seat up to 20 people for a private meal
Licensed for intimate wedding ceremonies for up to 22 guests
Dine from our a la carte menu or create a bespoke menu, depending on your requirements
Our dedicated events and waiting team will be on hand throughout your occasion
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Wild Thyme and Honey - Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel in the Cotswolds

The Snug

Our semi-private dining room, off the main pub restaurant, offers the perfect place for celebratory meals. Enjoy the bustling atmosphere from our restaurant but in the exclusivity of our Snug room.

A semi-private dining area that can seat up to 12 people for a sit-down meal.
Dine from our seasonal a la carte menu and enjoy our large range of cocktails, award-winning wines and local ales.
If you’re celebrating a special occasion, our team will ensure it’s one to remember, with delicious food and a great atmosphere.
Decorate the table and area as you like (confetti, balloons, bunting), making the occasion a bit more personal and special.
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Wild Thyme and Honey - Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel in the Cotswolds
Group of friends laughing and talking around a table with drinks in a dimly lit setting. - Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel in the Cotswolds

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