Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - Page number 22 - August/September 2021 (Issue 90)

DE VERE LATIMER ESTATE, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Set on 30 acres in the heart of the Chess Valley, home to the River Chess, this retreat offers 21 st -century comfort and style. The stylish restaurant creates locally sourced, seasonally inspired dishes and diners can indulge in the hotel’s delicious afternoon tea served in the Library Lounge. Ceremonies and receptions take place in the elegant Cavendish Suite and for those preferring a traditional church service, the 18 th -century St Mary Magdalene Church is located within the grounds of the estate. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01494 412312 www.devere.co.uk/latimer-estate www.facebook.com/DeVereHotels ❤ WE LOVE... the fully equipped gym and indoor swimming pool available for guests to use. THE MERCURE OXFORD HAWKWELL HOUSE HOTEL, IFFLEY VILLAGE, OXFORDSHIRE This 77-bedroom hotel has undergone an extensive redesign, inspired by its location. The new décor of the historic hotel emulates Oxford vintage style with interiors based on the classic Oxford attire - brogues and the Oxford shirt. Located in the tranquil surrounds of Oxford, guests can stroll along the Iffley River into the heart of the city to go punting and the hotel is dog-friendly, supplying dog beds, bowls and biscuits. The grounds feature an outdoor terrace overlooking the classic English gardens offering al fresco dining. The Elm House, adjacent to the hotel, offers 15 stunning bedrooms and private gardens and is available for exclusive hire, ideal for an intimate post-wedding gathering. There’s also the Thames Suite, Windrush Suite and Cherwell Suite located inside the hotel, which hosts private dining options. The hotel’s restaurant and bar, Frank’s at Hawkwell House, serves up an array of classic tipples including the hotel’s own cocktail creation, Shackleton’s Revenge. The restaurant’s signature dish, Baked Alaska, is part of a locally inspired menu. Guests will also enjoy a delicious cooked breakfast each morning as part of their stay. Ceremony licence? No Contact: 01865 749 988, https://all.accor.com/hotel/B6P4/index.en.shtml ❤ WE LOVE... that the hotel is a great base from which to explore outer city highlights such as The Oxford Gin Distillery and Bicester Village. 22