Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

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£85 - £170 pp
Up to 150
77 Bedrooms
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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. Packages: All You Need Package: Includes wedding breakfast and evening reception suite hire, Prosecco on arrival, three-course meal, toast Prosecco, white linen and chair covers, silver cake stand and knife, wooden dance floor, and menu tasting. Optional enhancements: live music or DJ, floral arrangements, evening meal, canapes, drinks packages, and Bridal Suite. All You Want Package: Includes wedding breakfast and evening reception suite hire, champagne on arrival, three canapes per person, bespoke three-course meal, house wine, toast champagne, Chiavari chairs with white sashes, ceremony runner, wooden dance floor, menu tasting, DJ & disco, bridal bouquet, groom’s buttonhole, top table arrangement, evening buffet, tea and coffee, and Bridal Suite.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Julia Kubacka
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
4

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
77
Sleeps No. of People
150
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
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 Licence
External Catering Permitted
Vegan Catering

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Other
Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

Packages (price per head)
£85 - £170
Minimum number of guests: 50
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Reviews for Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel
(12)

Shelley and James
Happy couple married in April
July 2024
Wonderful day
We had the most wonderful wedding day at the Mercure Hawkwell House although we booked at a difficult time just after lock down and when the hotel was in the middle of a refurbishment the staff did there upmost best to accommodate us which was one of the reason we decided to choose this as our venue beautiful grounds and decor through out..we chose deans events to dress the room it was beautiful! The events planners.ox who made us an amazing balloon arch and welcome sign who...food was delicious
Williams
Happy couple married in April
July 2024
Wonderful day
We had the most wonderful wedding day at the Mercure Hawkwell House although we booked at a difficult time just after lock down and when the hotel was in the middle of a refurbishment the staff did there upmost best to accommodate us which was one of the reason we decided to choose this as our venue beautiful grounds and decor through out..we chose deans events to dress the room it was beautiful! The events planners.ox who made us an amazing balloon arch and welcome sign who...food was delicious
Helen Prime
Wedding: December
July 2024
Memorable experience
Chosen as the venue for our daughter's wedding and the whole experience was a joy from start to finish. Great location, really lovely hotel, attentive and friendly staff. Thank you for helping to make our family event such a memorable experience.
Holly S
Happy couple married in May
July 2024
We couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding day
We couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding day at Hawkwell House. From start to finish, every detail was handled with the utmost care and professionalism. The beautiful garden provided a stunning backdrop for our outdoor ceremony and the elegant hall was decorated by the venues team of suppliers to be everything we dreamed of. All our guests were praising the delicious food and the overall ambiance.
Christine Jones
Happy couple married in March
May 2024
Dream come true
We got married at Mercure Hawkwell House in March and our wedding was an absolute dream come true. From the moment we stepped onto the grounds, we knew it was the perfect venue for our special day. All the staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was flawless and their attention to detail was impeccable.
Debbie & Gareth
Happy couple married in June
June 2022
Brilliant day 👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏼‍♂️
Thankyou for a wonderful day, all the staff was brilliant. Myself and my husband would like to personally thank Malcolm for making sure the day went as planned. Thankyou David an Claire for sorting the music throughout the whole day
Cherie and Lee
Happy couple married in June
June 2019
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...
Wendy and Arome
Happy couple married in May
May 2019
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.
Donato and Antoaneta
Happy couple married in May
May 2019
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.
Stephanie
Happy couple married in April
September 2018
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.

Location & Contact Details for Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

Wedding Venue Address

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

M4

Nearest Train Station

Oxford train station

Nearest Airport

Oxford / Heathrow / Gatwick

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

Our outdoor ceremonies are always so magical, especially in the evening !

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

Lists, lists and more lists ! Having a wedding planning checklist, mood board and budget tracker will really ease your stress and make planning a lot easier.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

I love it when the wedding includes a beloved pet or when the couple incorporate a little bit of their personality in the little details throughout the day. For example, personalised table names, wedding logos, photo displays from travels abroad etc.

Describe Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel in 5 adjectives

Country, Green, Vibrant, Unique, Fun

Where’s the best photo spot at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

Our gardens, summerhouse and Iffley village. We are a short walk from the river, which creates a stunning backdrop for photos if you have a few minutes spare in your busy wedding day schedule !

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel?

None we can name !

What’s your favourite canapé?

Arancini has to be my favourite, we have a mouth watering selection of canapes !

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

It would have to be the duck pancakes from our evening buffet menu ! Although you can't go wrong with a classic Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil salad !

What is Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel most unique feature?

Flexibility - nothing is set in stone, we can create a bespoke package just for you whatever your vision may be for the day ! We do also have a BBQ and Pizza oven onsite for those of you who are looking to host a multi day event with us or something a little less formal on the big day itself.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our brand new venue ! We reopened in June 2021 after an amazing refurbishment, all bedrooms and event spaces have had a revamp which ensures the upmost comfort for our guests. Further the venue actively strives to be as sustainable as possible, serving local produce and supporting local businesses is very important to us.

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