Milton Hill House FAQs

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General

How can I pay for food, drink etc. at your venue?

As part of our efforts to deliver more efficient services for our customers, we are a cashless venue. We can accept payment via card only for all onsite charges including food and beverages. All major credit & debit cards will be accepted.

What time can we check in and check out?

You can check in from 15:00 and will be required to check out by 11:00.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellation is available up until 2pm on the day of your arrival, subject to your reservation type.

Please check your booking confirmation for the cancellation policy relevant to your reservation.

What amenities are available in your bedrooms?

All of our rooms are fully equipped with free Wi-Fi, a secure safe, phone, heating, flat-screen TV, ensuite bathroom, amenities and hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities, free parking and dry cleaning service  available on request

What popular tourist attractions are there in the local area?

There are lots of exciting things to do in the local area, you can find a complete list of attractions and events on our things to do page. This includes Oxford Botanic Gardens, Blenheim Palace or go a little further out to Bicester Village Designer Outlet for a fantastic shopping experience. 

How do I book a room?

Book here to book a stay at Milton Hill House. 

Do you offer room service?

Yes, we offer room service for a charge of £5. (Please note not  24 hours)

Are you child and/or pet friendly?

Children are very welcome at our venue.

Our bedrooms are dog friendly, please let us know when booking that you’ll be bringing your furry friend!, please note no access to the restaurant and bar except for guide dogs.

You can find out policies here.

What room types are available?

We offer suites, superior rooms and standard rooms. Find out more information regarding our bedrooms here.

Do you currently have any offers available?

Our latest offers are available here

What are your sustainable practices?

Milton Hill House operates a social purpose framework to make sure our impact on the world around us is positive.

Struggling to get through on the phone?

We’re sorry to hear you can’t get through to our team. Please email milton.enquiries@thevenuescollection.co.uk or complete our contact form and a team member will get back to you as soon as possible. 

Do you offer free parking?

Yes, we offer on-site, free parking for hotel guests and event attendees.

Do you have leisure facilities available?

Enjoy all the Leisure Club has to offer at Milton Hill House. Our leisure facilities include a gym with a range of cardiovascular training equipment, an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub.

Hotel guests can enjoy free access to our leisure facilities during their stay and can collect a complimentary towel at the gym reception. 

To find out more about our equipment, opening times and memberships visit our Leisure page.

Where can I leave feedback?

We’d love to hear about your experience at Milton Hill House. We appreciate all feedback and thank you for taking the time to leave us a Google review.

If you weren’t completely satisfied with your experience, please get in contact with our team as we’d love to know what we can do to improve our venue.

How can I find you?

Milton Hill House, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxford, OX13 6AF

Do you offer car charging points?

Not presently, but we are hoping to introduce charging points in the near future.

Do you have wifi?

Yes, we offer free wifi throughout the venue. 

What are your reception opening hours?

We have 24hr reception coverage. 

 

Do you have any jobs available?

To kickstart your career and become a part of The Venues Collection you can view all of our current vacancies here.

How can I contact you?

To contact us please email our team at milton.enquiries@thevenuescollection.co.uk or complete our contact form and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Food and Drink

Do you have bar facilities?

We have a comfortable bar and lounge area where you can spend your evening. Explore our food and drink options.

Does your menu include Gluten Free options?

Yes, many of our recipes are Gluten Free, marked with a GF. We also have a number of dishes that are marked as GFA which means they can be made Gluten Free on request.

Where do I find the restaurant menu?

You can find our restaurant menu here.

Is there a dress code for your restaurant?

No, we do not ask for a specific dress code.

What type of food do you offer?

Our restaurant offers traditional British cuisine made up of seasonally inspired menus with a selection of high-quality dishes using the best local produce where possible. View our menus here.

Can I host a function in your restaurant?

We have a number of quality private dining rooms to hire, with our largest Suite seating up to 144 guests. Perfect if you’re being host to a wedding, birthday party, corporate event or any special occasion. Book a private dining room here.

Is your restaurant child friendly?

Of course, we love our little guests.

Can I book a table in your restaurant?

To book a reservation in our restaurant please contact us by completing a form here.

Do you have a restaurant?

Yes, we offer delicious dishes in our restaurant. As well as having a comfortable bar and lounge area where you can spend your evening. Explore our food and drink options.

Meetings & Corporate Events

Do you offer any team-building activities?

We have plenty of outdoor space that is perfect for team building and ample space in our meeting rooms that is perfect for indoor team building activities.

We work with our partner OffLimits to offer specialised team-building activities and evening entertainment including cracking brain-bending codes and Crystal Quest based on the popular TV classic.

Explore Team Building options.

Do you offer a corporate retreat package?

We do not supply a corporate retreat package, yet we do offer catering, accommodation and team-building activities for your corporate event. 

Where can we find out more information regarding corporate away days?

As well as our partnership with Off Limits we have 22 acres of stunning grounds suitable for hosting outdoor team-building activities, corporate outdoor events and corporate parties.

To find out more information regarding the corporate events we have to offer, complete our contact form here.

Can we bring our own food for our corporate event?

Unfortunately, we do not allow this.

Can you cater for my corporate event?

Catering can be provided in breaks to make sure that you are all functioning properly and we can also arrange buffets and multiple-course meals for your business event.

How do I contact your meeting, training and events team?

To contact our events team please complete our contact form here. https://www.miltonoxfordshire.co.uk/contact 

Where can I get a quote for my upcoming meeting, conference or event?

To get a quote for your next upcoming event please complete our contact form and a member of our events team will get back to you. https://www.miltonoxfordshire.co.uk/contact  

Can I book a tour of your conference facility?

To book a tour of our conference venue, please complete our contact form here.

Find our 360 tour online here.

How do I book a meeting room?

To check availability for our meeting, conference or training rooms, please complete the contact form on our enquiry page here – https://www.miltonoxfordshire.co.uk/contact 

Can I book a meeting room?

To check availability for our meeting, conference or training rooms, please complete the contact form on our enquiry page here – https://www.miltonoxfordshire.co.uk/contact 

Do your training rooms come with technology?

Our training rooms and meeting rooms are fully equipped with air conditioning, AV technology, HDMI ports, Wi-Fi, stationery, a screen, projector and a flipchart.

What meeting room sizes do you have available?

With 20 flexible and classic meeting rooms to choose from, we have the capacity to suit all meetings and events from 20 people to 170 people. View the meeting rooms we have available here

Do you offer meeting packages?

We offer a range of meeting room hire packages that are designed to suit your specific needs. View our meeting packages here.

Do you have wifi?

Yes, we offer free wifi throughout the venue. 

Events

Do you offer any team-building activities?

We have plenty of outdoor space that is perfect for team building and ample space in our meeting rooms that is perfect for indoor team building activities.

We work with our partner OffLimits to offer specialised team-building activities and evening entertainment including cracking brain-bending codes and Crystal Quest based on the popular TV classic.

Explore Team Building options.

Do you offer a corporate retreat package?

We do not supply a corporate retreat package, yet we do offer catering, accommodation and team-building activities for your corporate event. 

Can you accommodate for a hen weekend?

At Milton Hill House, we offer everything you need to celebrate a hen night with delicious foods, drinks and the full use of our relaxing facilities available. Enquire about a hen party here.

Can you organise my event for me?

We offer support throughout the planning process of your event with the help of our experienced event managers and events coordinators. 

Do you offer entertainment?

Our team at Milton Hill House are experts at throwing successful events we welcome the opportunity for you to host your event at our venue with party packages that include a DJ, decorations and a dance floor. Enquire about our party packages here.

Do you offer a discount for large events?

We price each event individually please feel free to call and discuss all the options available to you.

Do you offer corporate events packages?

When you book a meeting space at Milton Hill House, we provide you with all the facilities you need to make your offsite meeting both functional and engaging. View our meeting packages here for your upcoming corporate event.

What is the cost of your venue hire?

The cost of our venue hire varies depending upon the size, date and type of your event. To find out more regarding our venue hire or to book a tour of our venue contact us today. 

Can I book a tour of your venue for my upcoming event?

If you are interested in availability for one of our event spaces and would like to book a tour for your upcoming event, please complete the contact form and our team will be in contact. 

What events have you previously hosted?

Our venue is experienced in hosting exclusive events, whether that is a meeting, conference, party, wedding, prom, hen party, Christmas event, family celebration or charity event

How do I book an event space?

If you are interested in availability for one of our event spaces, please complete the contact form on our enquiry page here.

Do you offer venue hire packages?

We offer venue hire bespoke venue hire packages tailored to your event. Enquiry about our party packages here.

How do I make a venue hire enquiry?

To make an enquiry to hire our venue for your upcoming event please contact us via our form here.

Does your venue host school proms?

Our prom venue in Oxford offers flexible function rooms in banquet style with all-inclusive prom packages available. Find out more regarding our prom venue with prom packages available. 

Where can I make a prom enquiry?

To make an enquiry about your school’s upcoming prom please fill out our form here.

Do you have wifi?

Yes, we offer free wifi throughout the venue. 

Weddings

Do you have a brochure with pricing?

You can find our brochure here.

Do you provide wedding decorations?

Our packages showcase what we provide. Of which you can view here 

Can we decorate the wedding venue?

You certainly can.

Can we invite external wedding decorators?

We have a recommended supplier list however if you wish to add a little bit of Glitz and Glam using your preferred designer please feel free. 

Do you provide wedding catering?

We cater for all dietary requirements and offer an impressive menu for you to choose from. We have an extensive range of delicious meal options available, yet if you would like something more bespoke we are happy to provide you with something more suited to you and your guest’s needs. 

Do you allow external wedding caterers?

We do however this is subject to availability and would need to be discussed with the venue 

What’s the maximum you can accommodate for a wedding?

The maximum we can accommodate for a wedding is 200 guests. View our wedding packages here.

Do you offer small wedding packages?

When choosing between our ‘Vow’ and ‘Passion’ wedding package you can choose a wedding suite adapted to the size of your special day. Our wedding suites can accommodate from 30 to 200 guests, offering complete flexibility for your wedding day. View our wedding packages here.

How much are your wedding packages?

Our wedding packages range from £90 per person to £125 per person depending on the requirements of your special day.  View our price list here. 

Do you offer wedding packages?

Our wedding packages are offered for up to 200 guests, if you’d like a smaller wedding, please contact our team to discuss your requirements. Alternatively, view our wedding packages here.

Can I book a tour of your wedding venue?

Send our wedding coordinators a message to book a venue visit here.

Associations

Can you offer private dining?

Yes, we offer a private dining experience offering a selection of private dining rooms with menus carefully crafted by our talented chefs. For more information on private dining in Oxford, please feel free to give us a call.

What food options are available?

We offer a range of dining options to suit various preferences, including a casual buffet, a sit-down meal in our restaurant, and an intimate private dining experience.

Do you offer a PA system?

Our venue offers PA systems designed to amplify and distribute sound to large audiences, ensuring clear announcements and instructions. With powerful amplifiers and strategically positioned speakers, we guarantee that your message will be heard with clarity and precision throughout the entire venue. 

What AV/Tech would be an additional cost?

We offer video conferencing facilities for an additional cost of £200. With high-quality audio and video equipment, you can seamlessly connect and collaborate with remote participants, enhancing communication and engagement.

What AV/Tech is included?

Our association event rooms include the following: 

  • Screen projectors
  • Video conferencing (at an additional cost)
  • PA systems
  • High-speed 1GB Wi-Fi
Do you offer hearing loop accessibility?

We are dedicated to ensuring accessibility for all individuals, including those with hearing loss. We offer hearing loop accessibility, a technology that significantly enhances the auditory experience for individuals with hearing impairments. 

Do you have lift access or wide corridors? Are there ramps? Doors throughout?

We strive to ensure accessibility for all our guests by implementing lift facilities in both our garden wing and main house areas.

Do you have accessible bedrooms & toilets?

We are committed to providing inclusive and accessible facilities for all our guests. To accommodate individuals with specific accessibility needs, we have a specially designed bedroom with an accessible toilet conveniently located near our main restaurant.

What accessibility and inclusivity options are available at your venue?

We have one accessible room located in the gables block, just outside our main venue, catering to guests with mobility challenges or disabilities.

Are you DDA Compliant?

Yes, we are DDA compliant. Our venue includes the following features: 

  • Accessible toilets 
  • Accessible entrances
  • Accessible bedrooms
  • Elevators 
  • Loop hearing accessibility

Christmas & New Years Eve

Is there onsite accommodation available?

We have a selection of bedrooms available. Please contact us for rates and availability.

Car Parking?

There is plenty of free spaces to park your car. Alternatively ask us about details of local taxi companies or our accommodation options.

What is the minimum booking?

Join-a-party nights: The minimum booking we can accept is for two people, however small groups may be placed on a party table with other smaller groups.

Private Parties: If you have a private party booked; Friday & Saturday (minimum numbers of 80) and Sunday to Thursday (minimum numbers of 60).

Private dinners (minimum numbers of 10) are also available on request

How do I pay for my party booking?

A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the party is required by 2nd July 21 and the full balance is payable 4 weeks prior to your party date either by BACS or alternatively we can accept debit or credit cards.

I’ve pre-ordered a drinks package, how do I get it on the night?

These will be available on your table when you arrive. A bar is also available should you require further drinks throughout the evening.

Can we add people to our party?

Yes of course, the more the merrier as long as we aren’t sold out. Please contact us to amend your booking.

Is there an age restriction?

18 years and over.

Can we do a table plan for our party?

Yes, of course. Feel free to bring name cards to put on the table so everyone knows where to sit.

I have a food allergy; do I need to tell you?

That’s not a problem, please inform us when you make your booking and menu choices 4 weeks prior to your party date. We have full allergen information, should you wish to see this.

Is there a bar on the night?

A bar will be available. We are a cashless venue, so please remember to bring your debit or credit card.

Is there a dress code?

Our guests love getting dressed up and it really does add that extra special feeling to the night, so get those glad rags out and smarten up! No jeans, t-shirts, sports trainers or sportswear will be allowed.

What is the deposit and when do I have to pay in full by?
Joiner Parties: A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required when booking and the full balance is payable 6 weeks prior to your party date by BACS or alternatively we can accept debit or credit cards.
Private Parties: A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required when booking and the full balance is payable 6 weeks prior to your party date by BACS or alternatively we can accept debit or
credit cards.
Can each member of our party pay separately?

To keep things simple, we ask that payments are made via the main organiser of the booking.

Are your Christmas parties sustainable?
We’ve made a commitment to reach Net Zero by 2030. All our parties will offer sustainable menus using British, ethically sourced ingredients wherever possible, including our Red Tractor Assured Turkey.
To minimise waste, we’ve switched from traditional crackers to a digital e-cracker prize drawer.
How do I book an upcoming Christmas celebration?

To book your Christmas or New Year’s Eve celebration at Milton Hill House please contact us by completing our form here.

Are you offering a New Year’s Eve party?

Unfortunately this year we will not be offering New Year’s Eve parties. 

Do you offer Christmas party packages?

We are offering Private and Joiner Christmas party packages, view our packages here:

Joiner Party Packages

Private Party Packages

Christmas Lunches

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Milton Hill House,
Steventon,
Abingdon,
Oxford
OX13 6AF

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