St Stephen’s House
St Stephen’s House was founded in 1876 by members of the Tractarian movement and has stood, ever since, in the catholic tradition of the Church of England. It is an Anglican theological foundation and permanent private hall in the University of Oxford, offering formation, education and training for a variety of qualifications and ministries.
We are a small friendly college located in the heart of East Oxford. We are unique in being able to offer exclusivity to clients looking for a private and personal venue for their event. All our rooms are comfortably and individually furnished with a mix of modern and antique furniture.
Overnight stays are available for up to 62 visitors. There are one suite, 23 ensuite rooms (18 single and 5 twin/double), 24 standard rooms (19 single and five twin/double). All the standard rooms have hand basins. Shared bath and shower rooms are conveniently close to standard rooms. Towels and soap are provided and the scout (housekeeper) will service your room on weekdays. All the bedrooms have tea and coffee-making facilities and internet connection.
Regrettably, at present, the college is unable to offer disabled access. Parking is available during vacation to those who pre-book.
St Stephen’s House provides excellent formal and informal dining options, with meals taking place within our large and comfortable dining room, or delivered to your seminar room.
The visitors can enjoy two fantastic open spaces, the Moberly gardens and the Cloister gardens, which are available for drinks receptions, barbeques or simply relaxing between seminars.
St Stephen’s House
16 Marston Street, Oxford OX4 1JX
Venue Contact
Annie de Souza, Accommodation and Events Manager
01865 613504
accommodation.events@ssho.ox.ac.uk
www.ssho.ox.ac.uk
7 meeting spaces with capacity for up to
500 guests for
- dining
- buffet
- theatre
- classroom
- boardroom
functions plus 52 bedrooms for accommodation.
Summary
| Bedrooms | Ensuite | Standard | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 16 | 36 | yes | yes | yes |
| Dining | Buffet | Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | Cabaret | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couratin Room | ||||||
| - | - |
60
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40
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20
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- | - |
| Hope Room | ||||||
| - | - |
25
|
20
|
20
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|
- | - |
| Kemp Room | ||||||
| - | - |
15
|
8
|
8
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|
- | - |
| Common Room | ||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
100
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| Dining Room | ||||||
|
84
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|
100
|
- | - | - | - | - |
| Cloisters | ||||||
| - |
100
|
- | - | - | - |
100
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| Church of St John the Evangelist | ||||||
|
150
|
- | - | - | - | - |
500
|
Room by room
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Couratin Room, St Stephen's House Couratin Room
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Modern facilities with good natural light.
Facilities: PC with internet, digital projector, interactive whiteboard, DVD and video and wifi.
Accessibility: No lift; ground floor eight steps up.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 60 See image
Theatre space for up to 60 guests 4020- - -
Hope Room, St Stephen's House Hope Room
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Modern facilities with good natural light.
Facilities: PC with internet, digital projector, interactive whiteboard, DVD and video and wifi.
Accessibility: No lift; ground floor 11 steps up.
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Boardroom for up to 20 guests - - -
Kemp Room, St Stephen's House Kemp Room
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Ideal as a relaxed space for small meetings/seminars, or used as a breakout space.
Facilities: Whiteboard and wifi.
Accessibility: No lift; ground floor eight steps up.
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Boardroom for up to 8 guests - - -
Common Room, St Stephen's House Common Room
Available during Vacation
Description: Large open space, beautifully light; it is a place to relax and unwind, or can be used for more informal meetings and presentations.
Facilities: It is large and very comfortably furnished with sofas and armchairs, a television and upright piano. There is also a small bar which can be opened if booked in advance.
Accessibility: No lift; ground floor two steps up.
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Drinks reception space for up to 100 guests -
Dining Room, St Stephen's House Dining Room
Available during Vacation
Description: Large and comfortable dining room.
Facilities:
Accessibility: No lift; ground floor 11 steps up.
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Dining for up to 84 guests 100- - - - - -
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Cloisters Garden, St Stephen's House 
Cloisters Garden, St Stephen's House Cloisters
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: The Cloister gardens are available for drinks receptions, barbeques or simply relaxing between seminars. The Cloisters can also be used for art exhibitions.
Facilities: Chairs, tables; brand new toilets.
Accessibility: No lift; ground floor.
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Drinks/exhibition space for up to 100 guests -
Church of St John the Evangelist, St Stephen's House 
Church of St John the Evangelist, St Stephen's House Church of St John the Evangelist
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: The church was built between 1894 and 1896; the tower was completed in 1902.
Facilities: Steinway D concert grand piano (on staging) is available for separate hire, upright piano available for rehearsal use for no extra charge, possible use of a harpsichord, use of the organ, efficient central heating, brand new toilets.
Accessibility: Full disabled access; ground floor.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 150- - - - - 500