Hawkwell House Hotel
Historic manor house and gardens wedding venue at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House, Iffley Village, with versatile spaces for ceremonies and receptions.
Outdoor celebrations
Dog Friendly
Rural Location with Private Gardens
BBQ and Pizza Oven Available
Bespoke Packages and Menus
Wedding Accommodation
Business details last verified on 22nd of September 2026 by Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel.
Prices & Capacity
Prices
Typical Price: £3,000
Price Range: £1,000 - £15,000
Capacity
Ceremony: 150
Standing: 250
Seated Meal: 150
Accommodation
Sleeps: 170
About Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House sits in the village of Iffley, about two miles from the centre of Oxford, within three acres of landscaped gardens. The setting brings together classic manor house architecture and flexible event spaces for weddings and celebrations. Couples can choose to hold their civil ceremony indoors in the Thames Suite, which can hold up to 180 guests for the ceremony, up to 160 for a wedding breakfast and up to 250 for an evening reception.
The Cherwell Suite provides an alternative space with antique-style features for smaller gatherings. Ceremony, drinks, and wedding breakfast can flow through the day using the venue’s suites and outdoor garden areas. The gardens offer space for pre-reception drinks and photos. For exclusive accommodation close to the function rooms, Elm House on the hotel grounds has 15 bedrooms overlooking the gardens and can be used as a private retreat for family and friends.
The hotel also lies within walking distance of St Mary The Virgin Church in Iffley, providing an option for church weddings nearby. Bedrooms throughout the property reflect vintage Oxford-inspired décor and include amenities such as en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. Privilege rooms can include additional features such as a Nespresso machine and complimentary soft drinks.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only
Interfaith / Multicultural
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Honeymoon suite
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Good Disabled Access
Bespoke weddings
Dog friendly
Inhouse Toastmaster
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Venue Type
Exclusive use
Manor House
Large hotel
Historic
Boutique hotel
Outdoor / Garden
Intimate Venue
Dry Hire Available
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Vegan
Pre-approved Caterers Only
Venue Setting
Village
Champions of
Sustainability
LGBTQIA+ Weddings
Special Guides for Brides Offers
Book your wedding for any available date in 2026 and receive 20% off your selected package! Send us an email for more information on our packages.
Instructions
Contact our Wedding Planner for more information
Terms and conditions
Subject to availability
Check Your Date
Contact & Location
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel
Church Way, Iffley Village, OX4 4DZ, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes, you're more than welcome to discuss exclusive use with our Wedding Planner
Yes
Yes, we have beautiful private gardens available for outdoor ceremonies
Yes
We are reviewing external catering enquiries on a case by case basis, please enquire for more details.
We can accommodate access the night prior subject to availability. If the room is unavailable, you're more than welcome to come in and drop off your decorations for us to put out the following day. Otherwise, you're welcome to arrive from 8am on the day of your wedding if you would prefer to do yourselves
Midnight
No
Unfortunately not
Yes - outside please
We allow real candles during your Wedding breakfast but ask that you use artificial candles for your evening reception please
Yes, this is included complimentary on your wedding night
Yes, we have 77 bedrooms on-site
Yes
Our Sustainability Commitments
Here at Hawkwell House we are proud to say we are Green Key Certified. As a hotel we are dedicated to sustainability practices that enhance both guests stay and the environment simultaneously.
Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Couples
We are proud to say that here at Hawkwell House we welcome everybody to celebrate their love and commitment to each other.
Customer Reviews
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Personal Message
Sheryl Lobo
Wedding and Events Coordinator
Dear prospective couple, Our sincere congratulations on your engagement ! Now that the time has come for you to plan your wedding day, why not visit us for a complimentary glass of Prosecco as we discuss your wedding ideas in further detail ! We look forward to welcoming you at Hawkwell house. Kindest regards
Customer Service Finalist 2026
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