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Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

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Price: From £500

Guests: 150

Bedrooms: 77

Deals available: 1

Description

Imagine exchanging vows in a setting that combines timeless elegance with modern charm. Just outside Oxford, the Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel, in the quaint village of Iffley, offers classic Oxford sophistication. Celebrate your special day amidst three acres of landscaped gardens and two 19th-century manor houses. Our versatile event spaces accommodate up to 150 guests, with the light-filled Thames Suite ready to become your perfect wedding venue. As a licensed location, we offer seamless ceremonies and receptions. Extend your celebration with activities like punting on the Thames, enjoying wood-fired pizza and BBQ under the stars, or playing garden games. Afterward, retreat to our luxurious rooms. Our dedicated team will help turn your dream wedding into reality with personalized experiences and all-inclusive packages.

Rose Package:

From £100.00 PP

Includes a dedicated wedding planner to ensure your planning journey runs smoothly and a highly trained events team.
Wedding Tasting experience to help you select your menu and drinks
Celebratory drinks reception served in our beautiful garden or the Thames Ballroom
Three course wedding breakfast
Bottled still and sparkling water
A glass of Prosecco for your toast
Tea and coffee station available after dinner
Honeymoon Suite for the night of your wedding
10 discounted bedrooms for your guests

Optional enhancements: live music or DJ, floral arrangements, evening meal, canapes, drinks packages, and Bridal Suite.

Magnolia Package:

From £165.00 PP

Includes a dedicated wedding planner to ensure your planning journey runs smoothly and a highly trained events team.
An elegantly appointed bedroom on the eve of your wedding, offering a luxurious setting for your preparations on the4 morning of your wedding
Arrival glass of Champagne
A selection of three canapes per person, served alongside your reception drinks
Indulgent three course wedding breakfast
Wedding tasting experience to help you select your menu and drinks
Half a bottle of wine per person, chosen from an extended selection to perfectly accompany you wedding breakfast
Bottled still and sparkling water throughout your wedding breakfast
A glass of Champagne for your toasts
Tea and coffee station with deluxe truffle available after dinner
Evening Buffet
Professional DJ
Luxurious Honeymoon Suite for the night of your wedding
10 guest bedrooms offered at a preferential rate for your guests

Twilight Package

Price on request

Get married at sunset ad enjoy an evening of drinks and dancing with your guests. Late afternoon ceremony followed by celebratory drinks and canapes then a delicious evening buffet in our beautiful Ballroom

Includes a dedicated wedding planner to ensure your planning journey runs smoothly and a highly trained events team.
Celebratory drinks reception served in our beautiful garden or Thames Ballroom
A selection of two canapes per person served alongside your reception drinks
Choose from one of our evening garden menus
A glass of Prosecco for your toast
Professional DJ
Luxurious Honeymoon Suite for the night of your wedding
10 guest bedrooms offered at a preferential rate for your guests

Intimate Package

From £4,000.00

Based on a maximum of 30 guests

Includes a dedicated wedding planner to ensure your planning journey runs smoothly and a highly trained events team.
Exclusive use of one of our smaller more intimate spaces to hold your ceremony and wedding breakfast
Celebratory drinks reception served in an exclusive space
Two canapes per person served with your reception drinks
A glass of Prosecco for your toast
Tea and coffee station to finish
Up to 10 discounted bedrooms for your guests

Low Season 2027 - 2028

January - April ║ October & November

High Season 2027 - 2028

May - September

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Ella Odell

Here at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House, we simply love weddings! Every couple is unique and we enjoy being able to offer a bespoke and tailor-made experience for you and your guests. Whichever path you choose, I will be on hand every step of the way.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2021

No. of Weddings Hosted

Between 30 and 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

Wedding Venue Type

Hotel

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

150

Reception Capacity

250

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

150

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance

Sound system available

Wedding license

Dancefloor available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive use

Open Flame Permitted

Marquee permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Pet friendly

Disabled access

Grade I/II Listed Building

On-site parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

Ballroom

Landscaped gardens

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-House Wine List

In-house catering

Halal catering

Alcohol license

External catering permitted

Vegan catering

Bar

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist

Other

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

Wedding Venue Hire Only

Price from £500.00

Packages (price per head)

£40.00 – £95.00

Minimum number of guests: 50

Reviews (12)

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Stephanie
20/09/2018
We would recommend this hotel for anyone!We would recommend this hotel for anyone!
We got married in Hawkwell House 2 weeks ago and from the moment we booked 2 years ago to the final minute we left, the whole experience was flawless! Gary the wedding co-ordinator helped us every step of the way and no matter how big or small our request it was always met with a smile and reassuring comment! We visited the hotel several times before the wedding and the staff were always friendly and helpful. The food during our tasting was wonderful and even on the day when catering for 70 guests (and 200 evening guests) with different orders; the food was still well presented and tasted as if only one dish had been created. Although some small mistakes were made with room bookings, these were quickly corrected on the day and all the rooms were clean, spacious and guaranteed a good night’s sleep. The honeymoon suite was the perfect way to end a very busy day and we stayed an extra night to enjoy the in room hot-tub for a bit longer! We received nothing but positive comments about every element of their stay from our guests. For value for money, in the centre of Oxford, we could not have asked for more from Hawkwell House. We would recommend this hotel for anyone planning a wedding (or just wanting a break) in a picturesque location, with friendly staff, wonderful food and a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.We got married in Hawkwell House 2 weeks ago and from the moment we booked 2 years ago to the final minute we left, the whole experience was flawless! Gary the wedding co-ordinator helped us every step of the way and no matter how big or small our request it was always met with a smile and reassuring comment! We visited the hotel several times before the wedding and the staff were always friendly and helpful. The food during our tasting was wonderful and even on the day when catering for 70 guests (and 200 evening guests) with different orders; the food was still well presented and tasted as if only one dish had been created. Although some small mistakes were made with room bookings, these were quickly corrected on the day and all the rooms were clean, spacious and guaranteed a good night’s sleep. The honeymoon suite was the perfect way to end a very busy day and we stayed an extra night to enjoy the in room hot-tub for a bit longer! We received nothing but positive comments about every element of their stay from our guests. For value for money, in the centre of Oxford, we could not have asked for more from Hawkwell House. We would recommend this hotel for anyone planning a wedding (or just wanting a break) in a picturesque location, with friendly staff, wonderful food and a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
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Naomi
20/09/2018
Nothing was to much trouble!Nothing was to much trouble!
We had our wedding reception at Hawkwell on the 19th August. We booked the venue back in March 2015 and chose Hawkwell because the wedding coordinator at the time was warm, friendly, down to earth and flexible - a rare find with Oxford venues for a summer wedding! We were concerned when our wedding coordinator told us he had handed his notice in in April 2016 and for a while our concerns were realized. As the hotel changed hands we saw a marked change in the level of service and degree of flexibility and we expressed our disappointment to the new wedding coordinator who had taken over arrangements. However we strongly feel that the mark of an excellent venue is not whether issues arise but whether they deal with them in a timely and effective way. They most certainly did. Darren was hired and we were blown away by his approach to customer service. When he sat down with us he really listened to our concerns and was completely solution led, to the point of revamping our entire menu (a special mention to Matt here, who produced outstanding and beautifully presented food) and giving us the freedom to personalise our venue in our own way, to avoid the 'hotel wedding' feel. Darren headed up a friendly and hospitable staff for the whole day and nothing was too much trouble. We had great feedback on the venue as a whole - most of our guests stayed over and were perfectly happy with the size, cleanliness and facilities of their rooms. At the end of it all we are glad we chose Hawkwell to host our wedding. ps. The honeymoon suite is incredible! We had our wedding reception at Hawkwell on the 19th August. We booked the venue back in March 2015 and chose Hawkwell because the wedding coordinator at the time was warm, friendly, down to earth and flexible - a rare find with Oxford venues for a summer wedding! We were concerned when our wedding coordinator told us he had handed his notice in in April 2016 and for a while our concerns were realized. As the hotel changed hands we saw a marked change in the level of service and degree of flexibility and we expressed our disappointment to the new wedding coordinator who had taken over arrangements. However we strongly feel that the mark of an excellent venue is not whether issues arise but whether they deal with them in a timely and effective way. They most certainly did. Darren was hired and we were blown away by his approach to customer service. When he sat down with us he really listened to our concerns and was completely solution led, to the point of revamping our entire menu (a special mention to Matt here, who produced outstanding and beautifully presented food) and giving us the freedom to personalise our venue in our own way, to avoid the 'hotel wedding' feel. Darren headed up a friendly and hospitable staff for the whole day and nothing was too much trouble. We had great feedback on the venue as a whole - most of our guests stayed over and were perfectly happy with the size, cleanliness and facilities of their rooms. At the end of it all we are glad we chose Hawkwell to host our wedding. ps. The honeymoon suite is incredible!
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Wendy and Arome
20/09/2018
Thank you to all Hawkwell House.Thank you to all Hawkwell House.
We had a wonderful Wedding Day at Hawkwell House. The day (and lead up) was well arranged and executed. We really appreciated the flexibility in accommodating all our requests and tailoring the day to our needs. Thank you to all Hawkwell House Wendy and Arome. We had a wonderful Wedding Day at Hawkwell House. The day (and lead up) was well arranged and executed. We really appreciated the flexibility in accommodating all our requests and tailoring the day to our needs. Thank you to all Hawkwell House Wendy and Arome.
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Debra
20/09/2018
It was an ideal venue, everyone had a good time.It was an ideal venue, everyone had a good time.
My daughter held her wedding at Hawkwell House Hotel in Oxford, the ceremony, a 2 course meal for 50+ guests and an evening reception for 70+ guests were all wonderfully organised and arranged by the staff here in particular Gary who was very helpful and patient. The setting and surroundings are lovely, the food excellent and the staff efficient and friendly without being obtrusive. It was an ideal venue, everyone had a good timeMy daughter held her wedding at Hawkwell House Hotel in Oxford, the ceremony, a 2 course meal for 50+ guests and an evening reception for 70+ guests were all wonderfully organised and arranged by the staff here in particular Gary who was very helpful and patient. The setting and surroundings are lovely, the food excellent and the staff efficient and friendly without being obtrusive. It was an ideal venue, everyone had a good time
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Cherie and Lee
20/09/2018
This day was truly brilliant!This day was truly brilliant!
I'm talking, from the moment you walk through the door and greeted and meted, you are announced with a smile. From the reception service, to the bar service, through to the coordinators and bar staff. The evening team, and the night squad, all of you played the part for Cherie and myself to have the best wedding ever provided. This day was truly brilliant. It could not be faulted. The day was even better as the sun came out and blessed us all. But without you guys, this would not had been as good because as we know, all our friends and family all enjoyed this day, so without you. It would not had been so special. one last thing...never throw away your beef chef, wow, everyone that ate the beef absolutely fell over heels for it, even if it was served cold (which it was not may I add) it would not matter, it would be eaten for many orders to come. the canapes through to the buffet was also mentioned as being very tasteful. Thank you from Cherie and myself... I'm talking, from the moment you walk through the door and greeted and meted, you are announced with a smile. From the reception service, to the bar service, through to the coordinators and bar staff. The evening team, and the night squad, all of you played the part for Cherie and myself to have the best wedding ever provided. This day was truly brilliant. It could not be faulted. The day was even better as the sun came out and blessed us all. But without you guys, this would not had been as good because as we know, all our friends and family all enjoyed this day, so without you. It would not had been so special. one last thing...never throw away your beef chef, wow, everyone that ate the beef absolutely fell over heels for it, even if it was served cold (which it was not may I add) it would not matter, it would be eaten for many orders to come. the canapes through to the buffet was also mentioned as being very tasteful. Thank you from Cherie and myself...
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Cheryl & Tony
20/09/2018
We really felt like we had made new friends.We really felt like we had made new friends.
Just had our wedding at Hawkwell house they made our day so wonderful nothing was too much trouble from start to finish all our guests complimented us on what a lovely venue it was for a wedding beautiful grounds lovely rooms and excellent service we were made to feel so special extra thanks to Darren for doing a first class job also for Charlotte for being so lovely we really felt like we had made new friends thanks again for making our wedding day amazing Just had our wedding at Hawkwell house they made our day so wonderful nothing was too much trouble from start to finish all our guests complimented us on what a lovely venue it was for a wedding beautiful grounds lovely rooms and excellent service we were made to feel so special extra thanks to Darren for doing a first class job also for Charlotte for being so lovely we really felt like we had made new friends thanks again for making our wedding day amazing
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Donato and Antoaneta
20/09/2018
A big thank to Hawkwell House team.A big thank to Hawkwell House team.
Our experience for our Wedding with Hawkwell house hotel has been very nice, they have a very good organisation. Alejandra has been our wedding planner, she is very professional and very great communicator, during our meeting she prepared us to make sure that everything would have been fine, also she has been so kind to be there during our ceremony to make sure that everything was fine. All the team have been very helpful, they realised all our requests. Hawkwell house hotel is very nice place, with parking or the guests, very welcoming place, nice garden, if you are lucky with weather you can use it for ceremony outside, if not you can use it to take amazing pictures outside. Nice bar service, our ceremony room and lounge room for the lunch are very clean and nice, both of them have been set up with colour and decorations about our requests. Hawkwell house hotel can provide to give you contacts regarding dj, decorations, flowers. DJ service was very good and very professional, they followed all our instructions regarding music during ceremony and for our first dance. Regarding the food, it is very nice and high quality, all our guests have been very happy regarding it. Thanks to the team at Hawkwell House. Our experience for our Wedding with Hawkwell house hotel has been very nice, they have a very good organisation. Alejandra has been our wedding planner, she is very professional and very great communicator, during our meeting she prepared us to make sure that everything would have been fine, also she has been so kind to be there during our ceremony to make sure that everything was fine. All the team have been very helpful, they realised all our requests. Hawkwell house hotel is very nice place, with parking or the guests, very welcoming place, nice garden, if you are lucky with weather you can use it for ceremony outside, if not you can use it to take amazing pictures outside. Nice bar service, our ceremony room and lounge room for the lunch are very clean and nice, both of them have been set up with colour and decorations about our requests. Hawkwell house hotel can provide to give you contacts regarding dj, decorations, flowers. DJ service was very good and very professional, they followed all our instructions regarding music during ceremony and for our first dance. Regarding the food, it is very nice and high quality, all our guests have been very happy regarding it. Thanks to the team at Hawkwell House.

Location & Contact Details for Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

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Iffley Village, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Buses from Heathrow/Gatwick - https://www.theairlineoxford.co.uk/ Oxford Train Station - https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Oxford,+Oxford+Station,+Park+End+St,+Oxford+OX1+1HS/Mercure+Oxford+Hawkwell+House+Hotel,+Church+Way,+Iffley,+Oxford/@51.738009,-1.2879686,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x4876c6a2790faf05:0xba97a9d53201a3c!2m2!1d-1.2699454!2d51.7534694!1m5!1m1!1s0x4876c131c54c961d:0x3e1282b72005a5c8!2m2!1d-1.2334819!2d51.7317856?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D Buses from London - https://www.oxfordtube.com/

Nearest Town

Oxford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Nearest Train Station

Oxford train station

Nearest Airport

Oxford / Heathrow / Gatwick

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What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

List, lists and more lists! Having a 'wedding planning timeline' and a mood board will really ease your stress and make planning easier.

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

The gardens

What’s your favourite canapé?

Beetroot & goat’s cheese arancini with soya mayo

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Bacon butties and chips

What is your venue's most unique feature?

Flexibility

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