Experience Private Dining Oxford at our COVID-19 Secure Venue
Milton Hill House is a stunning Georgian manor house hotel located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Surrounded by 22 acres of beautiful grounds and only a short distance from London, the M4 and Oxford City Centre, making it the ideal location for your grand private dining event. Enjoy superb cuisine with family and friends whilst in a picturesque countryside setting – perfect for any celebration, private party or brasserie style function! We have a range of private dining rooms available for hire, each with their own unique appeal and quirky interior that will truly improve your luxury experience. Call us for more information on private dining Oxford.
Milton Hill House is renowned for its afternoon tea and lunches. Our menu is carefully crafted by our talented chefs and all of the ingredients in our restaurant are locally sourced where possible. Your afternoon tea menu will consist of a selection of tasty finger sandwiches, cakes and of course, scones, jam and cream. So if you’re looking for a grand place to host your afternoon tea function, then look no further. Our manor house is in the ideal location for guests to travel to and our historic Georgian features definitely add to the luxury experience. To book one of our private dining rooms in Oxford for afternoon tea, get in touch with us and one of our friendly staff members will reserve a room.
The safety of our guests is at the forefront of our venue. You can read our Coronavirus FAQs in regards to parties and events for all the latest information. Alternatively, visit our dedicated COVID-19 webpage.
Testimonials
I have covered 3 weddings at this venue. The grounds are lovely in all seasons of the year. The building itself well kept and the staff very attentive and friendly.
We got married here last week. Amazing place. Staff are willing to go the extra mile for you. I loved the location, the building and grounds, the pool and the manor bedrooms. The food is lovely.
Our private dining rooms
The Library Private Dining Room
Perfect venue for intimate events and small groups
The Library is a historic room with traditional decor guaranteed to impress your guests. The private dining room can fit up to 20 guests and is perfect if you are after a more intimate party venue. We’ve hosted many different types of celebrations here including engagement dinners, family celebrations, business lunches for in-between meetings and afternoon tea. This grand room is set at a reasonable price to hire, so get in touch to book or make a reservation.
Make a reservation in the Library
Oak & Beech Private Dining Suites
Perfect venue for special occasions
The Oak and Beech Suites are two of our more informal private dining venues and can each sit up to 20 guests. These rooms are perfect for birthday meals and celebrations. We also offer private afternoon tea, which is very popular for baby showers and hen parties! Our afternoon tea menus are perfect for all occasions and is ideal for a more informal party. Contact us to book and reserve the Oak or Beech private dining suites.
Book the Oak or Beech Suite
Wisteria Private Dining Suite
Perfect for larger events in Oxfordshire
The Wisteria Suite is the largest of our private dining rooms for private dining in Oxford and can host up to 144 guests. The traditional interior of the manor house hotel will be sure to impress your guests and this suite is best for wedding receptions, catered conferences, proms and charity events. Our menus can be tailored for grand functions so you can have a luxury brasserie-style three-course meal to ensure your guests are left satisfied. Drinks will be served to your table, but we also have a fantastic bar where you can watch our talented bartenders make great cocktails.
Book the Wisteria SuiteEvent Planners
Our dedicated event coordinators will work with you to create a private dining function that will leave your guests speechless. With many successful big parties under their belts, our event specialists will go above and beyond to make sure that planning your dinner is as stress-free as possible.
Experienced Chefs
Our executive chef is passionate about creating bespoke menus suited to your dietary and cultural requirements. They will work with you every step of the way to tailor a menu that matches your tastebuds. Download our seasonal menu to get an idea of just some of the tasty dishes on offer. Our restaurant and menus are set at a reasonable price so you can rest assured you won’t be breaking the bank when you choose private dining Oxford.
Private Dining with Accommodation in Oxford
Improve your experience with an overnight stay. Milton Hill House has 120 bedrooms for your guests to stay in. Choose our standard guest room, located in the modern garden wing for relaxation and comfort or upgrade to our superior rooms which are located in the manor house. All our rooms come with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries.
*The room advertised is our Premium room
Book your private dining eventTips and advice from the Milton Hill House Oxford event planners
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Party & Events COVID-19 FAQs
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Following the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, are you taking bookings for meetings, conference and events?
We are taking enquiries in accordance with the latest Government guidelines. From 17th May 2021 (earliest) we should be able to hold indoor events up to 50% of our room capacity. Please contact us if you would like more information on this.
From 21st June 2021, the Government hope to announce that there will be no limits on event, and we are therefore taking larger event enquiries now to take place from this date.
Please get in touch to see how we can help you.
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Following the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, are you taking bookings for parties and celebrations?
We are taking enquiries in accordance with the latest Government guidelines.
From 21st June 2021, the Government hope to announce that there will be no limits on celebrations, and we are therefore taking small, medium and large celebration enquiries now to take place from this date.
Please get in touch to see how we can help you.
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Following the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, are you taking bookings for wakes?
We are taking wake enquiries in accordance with the latest Government guidelines. From 17th May 2021 (earliest) we should be able to hold wakes for up to 30 people.
From 21st June 2021, the Government hope to announce that there will be no limits on wakes.
Please get in touch to see how we can help you.
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I am shielding or classed as clinically vulnerable, can I still visit your venue?
To help protect you from COVID-19, at the current time, we advise you not to visit our venue unless you have been vaccinated and you have clinical guidance it is safe to do so.
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How can you ensure rooms are well ventilated?
We operate an ‘open window’ policy. So, please be aware the window in your room may be open on your arrival and we recommend opening this frequently to keep the room well ventilated throughout your time with us.
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Is your venue open?
Our venue is temporarily closed to the general public, however, we are open for essential workers, business travellers, education and training. Please contact for further information.
When we re-open we will be operating our COVID secure measures, in line with Government guidance including social distancing.
We ask all guests to observe the latest government guidelines. For more information: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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My conference / event is cancelled due to Covid-19, can I cancel or rebook my hotel nights?
Please get in touch with us and we will look into this for you.
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What is your cancellation policy in regards to conferences and events?
We understand everyone’s event and cancellation circumstance is different so please get in touch with us to discuss further.
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What are your new capacities?
We have new social distancing capacities for every event layout. Please get in touch for more information.
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Are you still taking bookings for meetings, conferences and events?
Yes, although we are following the latest Government advice. 2021 dates are starting to get fully booked, so we advise booking asap to avoid disappointment.
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Will we have to social distance or wear face coverings at the venue?
Yes, please keep a safe space from others and wear a face covering in the venue at all times expect when seated to eat or drink.
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Will I have my temperature checked?
We will not be checking guests’ temperatures. However, different protocols may apply from event/group booking organisers. Please contact them for their policies.
The safety of our guests is at the forefront of our venue. You can read our latest changes in regards to COVID-19, find our full list of Coronavirus FAQs and view our safety charter by visiting our dedicated webpage.
Venue Features
20 Meeting Rooms
A mix of Georgian charm and modern style with high tech integrated systems.
170 Max. Capacity
Our rooms hold up to 170 people so we’re ready for events of any size.
Free Wifi
Up-to-date technology and high-speed Wifi is a standard feature of our event spaces.
Ample Free Parking
On site parking for all delegates.
Bedrooms
120 double and twin guest rooms.
Breakout Spaces
Multiple breakout spaces for informal meetings.
Easily Accessible Location
Just 25 minutes from Oxford and with easy access to the M4 and M40 motorways.
Airport Taxi
Milton Hill is approximately 60 miles from Heathrow Airport and 80 miles from Gatwick.
Contact Us
| Milton Hill House, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxford OX13 6AF |
Reception - General enquiries and reservations
| +44 (0)844 9802314 | |
| Email Reception |