Weddings, Private Parties& Exclusive Hire

A short distance down river from Henley-on-Thames is a small village called Hurley. Located on this winding high street off the main road to Henley (the old coach route from London to Oxford) sits an 11th Century coaching inn called The Olde Bell. Stripped back and made simple by the celebrated designer Ilse Crawford, The Olde Bell has been renovated in the spirit of the English vernacular – English oak, Ercol chairs from nearby High Wycombe and vintage rugs. Laid outlike a sprawling village with outbuildings and private gardens on either side of the lane, the main inn is for the communal activities of eating and drinking, overnight guests and local diners while the surrounding buildings are for private celebrations. The Malt House, next door to the main inn can be taken over as a private house while the Tithe Barn is perfect for big opulent celebrations.

Eating and drinking is central to the Inn. Using local suppliers from The Olde Bell’s own expanding and substantial kitchen garden, family butchers and neighbouring farms, the kitchen provides locally sourced food, served simply. The food displays a generosity of spirit in both flavours and portions, our large sharing dishes, seasonal menus, puddings that make you happy and thoughtful wine list provide the sustenance for your wedding or gathering.

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The Malt House

Once the private residence of the previous owner, the Malt House is a detachedVictorian building located next door to the main inn with its own walled garden, private

entrance and tennis court. When taken exclusively the entire house, gardens and 14 bedrooms, plus a personal kitchen and service team, are yours from the start of the celebration until the following morning. Ideal for numbers of 50, we work to a minimum spend on food, drinks

and bedrooms. Enjoy the private bar and garden, relax in the library or sit by the roaring fire in the oak room. All of the bedrooms have beautiful views of the surrounding grounds

and five of the larger bedrooms have roll-top baths.

Rooms within The Malt House are for those hosting smaller private parties only. The rooms can be taken individually and bedrooms can be used across at the inn.

The Drawing Room is a long room running the length of the building with its own bar at one end and French doors leading onto the walled garden at the other.

The Music Room has high ceilings, a largefireplace and a grand piano in the big bay window which opens out onto the gardens.

The Garden Room has French doors on two sides, leading out onto the private garden. The room has a high ceiling and an enormous fireplace.

The Oak Room is a dark oak panelled room with a large fireplace and windows on two sides.

The Library is a small intimate space with dark oak panelling, an ancient collection of books and a hand painted cocktail cabinet. Perfect for pre and post dinner drinks.

Images clockwise from top left: The Music Room; The Oak Room; Cornish Mussels; The Garden Room;A Main Inn /Malt House Bedroom 5

The Tithe BarnA sensitively restored 16th Century Tudor barn with original beams

and exposed rafters. This is the ideal venue for weddings and large parties. With its own private bar area and terrace garden, the barn will accommodate

up to 140 guests for a sit down meal. The Tithe Barn has 5 bedroomsleading off its courtyard, while The Olde Bell’s other bedrooms can

also be enjoyed by the guests.

Images clockwise from top left: The Tithe Barn; Flowers in the Tithe Barn; Salad of Jerusalem ArtichokesOpposite: Main Inn Bedroom 7

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Malthouse Weddings

(Minimum 40 guests, £135 per person)

The Malthouse is a beautiful Victorian house perfect for smaller weddings up to 55 guests with a choice of three licensed ceremony rooms to suit all sizes.

A complimentary Bridal Suite is offered within the Malthouse with an additional 13 bedrooms for guests to book for the night. These bedrooms must

be taken to ensure the exclusivity of your day, rates dependant on booking.

The following is included in the package:

Venue Hire: Including tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery, glassware and table linen

3 Course Wedding Breakfast – Sage Menu (The Sage menu can be upgraded to the Lavender Menu at a supplement of £10

per person)Welcome glass of Prosecco

½ bottle of House Wine per person Toast of Prosecco

Evening Buffet House DJ

All prices inc. VATCeremonies are carried out by

Maidenhead & Windsor Registry Office

- please contact them directly on 01628 796422

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Tithe Barn Weddings

(Minimum 80 guests, £135 per person)

Our 16th Century Tithe Barn can host Weddings up to 130 guests and is licensed for ceremonies. A complimentary Bridal Suite is included for the happy couple

located in the Main Inn.

The following is included in the package:

Venue Hire: Including tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery, glassware and table linen

3 Course Wedding Breakfast – Sage Menu (The Sage menu can be upgraded to the Lavender Menu at a supplement of £10

per person)Welcome glass of Prosecco

½ bottle of House Wine per person Toast of Prosecco

Evening Buffet House DJ

All prices inc. VATCeremonies are carried out by Maidenhead & Windsor Registry Office - please

contact them directly on 01628 796422If having a Tithe Barn Wedding, use of the

Malthouse for the drinks reception is available with an additional hire

charge of £2,500 which must be vacated by 6pm

Sage Menu

StartersPlum Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Pressed Chicken and Spring onion Terrine, Red wine and Shallot DressingDingle Dell Pork Ballantine, Honey Soused Vegetables

Home Cured Salmon Gravlax, Dill and Mustard seed DressingRillettes of Smoked Trout, Horseradish Cream, Bitter leavesCaramelized Onion and thyme tart, Ragstone Goats Cheese

MainsBaked Salmon Fillet, Crushed New potatoes and Sauce Vierge

Pan Roasted Rump of English Lamb, Dauphinoise Potatoes White Wine Lamb Sauce

Pithier of Wild Mushrooms and Spinach, Tarragon and Garlic SauceRoasted Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes and Pan Gravy

Roasted Poussin Chicken, Mixed Vegetable Narge and Lemon Paprika Mayonnaise.

Stuffed Red Pepper with basil and Black Olive Cous cous

DessertsLemon Posset, Vanilla Shortbread

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce and Pouring CreamBakewell Slice Clotted Cream

Treacle Sponge, Vanilla Ice CreamWhite chocolate Cheesecake, Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream

Steamed Chocolate Sponge Dark Chocolate Sauce, Chantilly CreamSeasonal Eton Mess

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Lavender Menu£10 Supplement per person

StartersDuck and Foie Gras Terrine, Ginger Crumb, Pickled Vegetables

Port Soaked Stilton, Pear and Serrano hamHome Smoked Chicken and Avocado Salad

Smoked Salmon, Caper and Shallot Salad

MainsBeef Wellington, Wild Mushrooms, New Potatoes

Roasted Saddle of Lamb, Apricot and Spinach Stuffing, Fondant Potato, Rosemary Sauce

Fillet of Dingle Dell Pork Pearl Barley Risotto Chorizo and Bacon SauceBaked Fillet of Sea Bass, Fennel Escabeche, Pepper Jam

DessertsLemon Posset, Vanilla Shortbread

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce and Pouring CreamBakewell Slice Clotted Cream

Treacle Sponge, Vanilla Ice CreamWhite chocolate Cheesecake, Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream

Steamed Chocolate Sponge Dark Chocolate Sauce, Chantilly CreamSeasonal Eton Mess

We offer a complimentary menu tasting one month before the date of the wedding in which the Bride and Groom can try the menu they have decided on

for the day

BedroomsThe Olde Bell has 48 bedrooms ranging from spacious to comfortable,

all providing honest creature comforts: sumptuous mattresses, pure cotton sheets wth extra Jakob’s wool blankets to make you feel at home, oversized

pillows, bright red Roberts radios and chairs from Ercol in nearby Wycombe. The Olde Bell has 5 separate buildings with bedrooms and 4

types of rooms. The larger rooms in the Main Inn and Malt House all have additional roll top baths for added comfort.

Images clockwise from top left: Main Inn Bedroom; Breakfast Table; Bathrooms Opposite: Main Inn Bedroom 15

Hurley and Surrounds

To get the most from the inn, guests must explore the local area. A five minute walk from the river Thames and a short drive from Henley andMarlow, The Olde Bell is located in the protected, beautiful Chilterns. Only 40 minutes from central London and with good transport links,yet surrounded by farmland and British countryside, the rolling landscape, historic towns and riverside life dictate the activities in the area.

Reserve one of The Olde Bell mountain bikes to explore the local area andfeast on an Olde Bell picnic for lunch. In summer watch the local children jump in and out of the water and swing off branches into the famous English river. Explore the historic town of Henley where local festivals including the Henley Regatta and Henley Music Festival take place. Or wander around the beautiful town of Marlow. There are also local farmers markets, vineyards, stables, golf courses, an outstanding collection of local restaurants with Bray so nearby and the very local Hurley Regatta for some family river antics. Hiring a boat from Henley Lock and slowly motoring down the river ona vintage launch is old glamour at its best. The village of Hurley itself hasmany beautiful houses, a Benedictine Church and a peaceful ancientcemetery to enjoy.

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Images clockwise from top left: Bisham Church; The Olde Bell ’s Kitchen Garden; Wellies;Picnics from the Kitchen; Vintage Boat Ride to Henley

From the m4Leave the m4 at junction 8/9 and follow signs for a404.

Leave the dual carriageway at the 3rd exit for Henley-on-Thames a4130. Then follow instructions ‘from Burchett’s Green’.

From the m40Leave the m40 at junction 4 and proceed onto the a404 toward Maidenhead. From the dual carriageway take the exit Hurley / Henley-on-Thames a4310.

Then follow instructions ‘from Burchett’s Green’.

From Burchett’s GreenAt the roundabout (Burchett’s Green) go straight over towards Hurley and

Henley-on-Thames. Pass the Red Lyon on the left and the Temple Golf Club on your right and continue down the hill. At the bottom turn right into Hurley

Village, The Olde Bell is half a mile down the High Street on the right, the car park is opposite.

By Train40 minutes from London Paddington to Maidenhead.

Directions

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