

Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel, Exclusive Hire
Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ -
Up to
150 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
Located just two miles from the centre of Oxford, Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel is a charming venue for your private event. The hotel is set within three acres of splendid mature, tree-lined gardens which provide a peaceful, delightful setting for your day.
This hotel is one of few Oxfordshire venues to offer outdoor ceremonies for weddings, so you can choose to say your vows outside on the intimate lawn, surrounded by the enchanting gardens.
The hotel itself has three wonderful banqueting suites, so whether you are planning a small affair or a larger celebration, it has the perfect space to host your guests. We can accommodate receptions up to 180 people.
A selection of private dining menus are available in addition to a BBQ option on our stunning outdoor terrace. 77 bedrooms offer on-site accommodation with the option of Elm House, a luxurious self-contained lodge, ideal for families or groups.
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Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 150
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 150
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Weekly schedule
monday
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 24:00
Catering & drinks
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Reviews
Patrick Bower
June 2025We had a big family reunion, ages ranging from under 1 to over 90. We had been here before, and came again because it was such a good venue. Plenty of space both inside and outside for people to socialise, and a lovely garden. The food was excellent. It's a good location with easy access by road or rail.
Siobhan Caswall
May 2025I was part of a family party of 14 people, aged from 13-86 - plus two dogs - staying at the hotel for 2-3 days in May '25 for my parents' 60th wedding anniversary. I would recommend everything about the hotel, it's as great as it looks in the website photos, but also the location in the village of Iffley is fabulous. The rooms are great, the bar and restaurant have a great ambience and great food and drinks - and the patio and garden are fabulous. Everything is beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. The best dog friendly hotel we've found yet, also. But above all I'd like to compliment all of the staff. Extremely professional and charming, so helpful when needed - they really made our stay. We will definitely be back.
Ebony Owens
April 2025We had such a wonderful stay at this hotel just outside of Oxford. After a last-minute scramble due to a scam Airbnb, we were so relieved to find this gem — and it completely exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. A special thank you to Wendy and Tomek, who went above and beyond to make us feel at home. The grounds are spacious, peaceful, and beautifully maintained. It’s both pet-friendly and wonderfully child-friendly, which made all the difference for us as a family. They even made our son’s Easter weekend truly magical — he was thrilled knowing the Easter Bunny was coming! We stayed in the Elm House, and our room was gorgeous — light-filled, thanks to a huge bay window overlooking the grounds. The bathroom was luxurious, and the bed was supremely comfortable. This place is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing country escape with the convenience of being close to Oxford. It’s just a 10-minute bus ride into town, and honestly, we can’t wait to come back. Highly, highly recommended.
David & Victoria Howells
June 2025We had a wonderdul stay here. Perfect location for us as we could walk along the river in to town. Cleaning staff did a great job. Star of our stay was Wendy who welcomed us to breakfast every day. She provided the best customer service we’ve had on our four week holiday throughout Europe. Brought a smile to our face to start the day. Thanks everyone -we’ll be back.
Matt Jennion
June 2025The hotel is in a great location, really picturesque. Staff are friendly and helpful, rooms are really nice - clean and spacious. Breakfast was really nice, the hotel itself has a really nice vibe, you kinda just want to hang out around there. It's really good. I'd definitely stay here again. Got exactly what I paid for