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What a wonderful summer we’ve had this year. The perfect weather meant that the gardens were in full bloom, meaning the Summer Kitchen was hugely popular […]
Planning a wedding takes time and can be downright stressful, especially if you only have four weeks in which to do it. But help is at […]
Spring is sprung (almost), The grass is griss, I wonder where the birdies is… Spring is almost upon us and if you’re planning a wedding […]
Winter weddings can be a magical and utterly romantic affair. But because of the cold and darker days, planning can be somewhat tricky. That’s why we’ve […]
The Old Bell captures the essence of British heritage and beauty with its stunning countryside setting, vintage architecture and romantic charm making it a dream […]
With Christmas already a distant memory, why not hit the ground running in 2018 by hosting a memorable conference or blue sky day for your business. […]
As yet another year comes to a close, the question many people may ponder is – “what can I do differently for New Year’s Eve this […]
Attending a wedding fair can be an exciting yet potentially daunting experience! With so many things to consider – and different suppliers to interact with – […]
Maybe you’ve been together for years, maybe it’s a whirlwind romance – but either way you’re head over heels in love. They’re the one – the […]
Summer is always the hot season for weddings because of the weather – all those balmy afternoons will always be fabulous for champagne and photos on […]
If you’re planning a barn wedding in Berkshire then it’s a fair bet that you love tradition…but with a twist. You yearn for a setting that […]
Great chefs always obsess about superb quality ingredients. Especially ones they source locally. Watch any popular TV chef – be it Rick Stein, Jamie Oliver […]
You don’t have to be country-born and bred to realise all the great advantages that our Berkshire barn wedding venue offers over the city. We’re only […]
Your business did okay last year but could it have done better? Are you in danger of getting in a rut? Reacting to events instead […]
We’ve cleared it with the Escape Committee but this is strictly hush-hush. So tell no-one… Not just yet anyway. It’s ‘need-to-know’. Not a word at […]
With its timeless Home Counties charm, Four Weddings And A Funeral was the epitome of the quintessentially British rom-com. This gentle and genteel cinematographic phenomenon was […]
Whether you have the luxury of time on your side or a slightly frenzied sense of urgency to confirm a wedding venue for 2017 – we […]
Love walking? Make the historic Olde Bell Inn your base for riverside strolls along the Thames Path. Fortify yourself for the day with one of the […]
As the second bank holiday weekend of May approaches, we are all hoping for magnificent blue skies and abundant sunshine – particularly if these will […]
Royal Ascot 2017 will shortly be upon us – starting from June 20-24th – so why not make a long weekend of it and stay at the […]
Henley-on-Thames will always be synonymous with its magnificent Royal Regatta – and we strongly recommend that you attend! But don’t despair if you’re unable to make […]
As the weather begins to warm up why not challenge yourself to a pleasant walk this spring and take on the Marlow circular! This 13.4 mile […]
With just under 15 weeks to go until the Henley Festival 2017, excitement is building in the local area! Often dubbed as the “The UK’s Most […]
Nestled in a stunning countryside setting, the Olde Bell is most people’s vision of the perfect, quintessentially English, wedding venue. Throughout the seasons, this olde coaching […]
With Christmas and the new year behind us now, many couples are focusing on securing their dream wedding venue for 2017. However, where finances are tight […]
This Sunday we will be welcoming prospective brides and grooms to the Olde Bell in Hurley to witness the beauty of this historic coaching inn. Join us for a […]
While others may opt for a more raucous night of party excess – the prudent among us will be selecting a more civilised way to welcome […]
Our thanks to Mimi for her wonderful review of The Olde Bell. Read it here
Big thanks to our lovely friends at Discover Britain for featuring The Olde Bell in their ’10 Wonderful Winter Warmers’ feature. ‘Hurley, where this charming hotel […]
It will soon be approaching that time of year again when the spirit of the Olde Bell begins to transform from al fresco dining and the gentle […]
If you, are anyone you know, is planning an event in October or November 2016 then we have an incredible offer for you. After 6pm, on […]
After so much fabulous feedback about our talented events team here at the Olde Bell in Hurley, we have decided to make them forever famous on […]
As part of our throwback Thursday we have decided to revisit some kind words from the critics at The Independent. Here is Andy Lynes writing a […]
At the Olde Bell in Hurley we are extremely lucky to have a wonderful team at work in the kitchen. Seasonal produce is sourced directly from […]
For some (mainly the bride we are led to believe!) the task of researching, short listing and finally confirming the perfect wedding venue is one that […]
As part of our monthly ‘throw back Thursday’ feature we’ll be visiting some of our favourite blogs, posts and editorials. This week we go back to […]
At the Olde Bell in Hurley, we are always delighted to receive such fabulous feedback from our brides and grooms. Our magical venue has played host […]
A big thank you to Becca for her beautiful review of her recent wedding at The Olde Bell. We hope you enjoy married life! We stumbled […]
Treat yourself over the weekend to a classic Olde Bell pudding cooked by your own fair hands! A delicious Lemon Posset with Damson Jam: Ingredients Damson […]
Read Emma’s lovely feature about our maintenance man Ronnie who has been working at The Olde Bell for 55 years! Click here to see the Maidenhead Advertiser’s […]
On Sunday 21st February, we will be inviting brides to be and their loved ones to join us at the Olde Bell for a very special […]
“Picking a fav wedding from 2015 would be difficult… Laura and Ian’s wedding at @theoldebell would be near the top!” Check it out here
See Kate Hilpern’s latest review on ‘The Uk’s best Valentine’s getaways’. Read it here