Poundon House exclusive house and grounds

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 1 House exclusive house and grounds welcome to poundon

Contents the house 3 prices and rates 6 the ground floor 7 the upstairs 10 weddings at poundon 15 food at poundon 21 local accomadation 25 transport 28 directions to poundon 29 floor plans 30 frequently asked questions 34 local activities 37 local restaurants 38 acknowledgements and contact 39

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. , OX27 9BB 2 the house make yourself at home

This charming Edwardian-era country house, set within beautifully landscaped grounds, is available for hire on an exclusive basis. Lovingly restored to its original splendour, this gem features nine bedrooms, three large reception rooms, a handsome library and an intimate wood-paneled study. Designed in the classical Queen Anne-style, the house is an ideal setting to celebrate your wedding.

The house is situated in open countryside with far-reaching views across towards . And while the house may be situated in splendid isolation, it is easily accessible from all directions.

Poundon is only a little over an hour away from London and Birmingham by car; just an hour away from Heathrow airport; a mere ten mins from Bicester Village outlet shopping centre; and the culture and heritage of Oxford is only 30 minutes away.

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 3 the house a brief history

Poundon House was built in 1908 by the Eton- educated gentleman cricketer John Heywood- Lonsdale as the perfect place to raise his growing family and enjoy the country pursuits for which the area is famed. The formal gardens, with a Lime tree avenue, parterre, ornamental pond and walled garden, were designed by the celebrated landscape architect Thomas H Mawson.

The house remained as the Heywood-Lonsdale’s family home until the outbreak of World War II, when it was requisitioned by the government to help with the war effort . As well as housing two families of London evacuees, the house was used by Winston Churchill’s crack espionage unit, the Special Operations Executive. It continued to be used by the government during the Cold War through until the late 1970s.

Then, after changing hands a couple of times, the Roscoe family moved in and set about breathing new life into the property. They continued the traditions of the Heywood-Lonsdales by filling the house with family and festivities - not to mention the hosting of some memorable parties!

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 4 the house a brief history

Three decades on, the house is still very much a family home, with three generations of Roscoes now living on the property.

Poundon House thrives as an original turn-of- the-century English country house. It is a perfect example of the Queen Anne-style architectural revival that was led by Norman Shaw in the late 19th century. The elegant exterior carries many of the signature features of the English Baroque period, while the sympathetically updated interiors reflect the house’s passage through time by conserving the timeless and traditional and blending it with the new.

Set within 10 acres of landscaped gardens - and featuring a traditional stable block and yard - the house stands imposing, yet not intimidating, against the changing of the seasons. In autumn, the house bears witness to the fecund harvesting of the surrounding countryside and the mellow fruitfulness of laden hedgerows; in winter, roaring log fires ward off frosts that paint the gardens; in spring, the gardens blossom into life; and, come summer, the swimming pool is available to create the quintessential country weekend.

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 5 Prices and rates weddings at poundon

We would be honoured if you choose to hold We allow you to arrange all of your own Importantly, no other wedding or event takes your wedding and reception with us. We have catering requirements, either through our place at Poundon House on your big day, it is all been hosting weddings here for 10 years and have own suggested caterers or ones of your exclusively yours. been developing what we offer and the space that own choosing. There is a charge of £300 you use to make your day into a truly special and inc. VAT for our suggested caterers and a We have a lot of experience in holding weddings unforgettable occasion. charge of £800 inc. VAT for outside cater- and events built up over a 10-year period and are ers, which covers the use of the marquee really excited by any ideas that you have for your Our charges for you to host your wedding at catering facilities. wedding and will try our best to help see them Poundon start from £6000 for 100 guests. It come to life. is then £20 per head for all additional daytime As a venue we do not charge corkage (you guests or £10 per head for evening guests only. are free to bring your own wine), leaving Rates for Weddings at Poundon you to come to an arrangement with your Within this price you have the use of all of the caterers. We will organise a Pay bar for (Available May - end of Sept) marquee facilities and designated areas of the your wedding reception if you wish for Up to 100 Guests - £6000 house and gardens during the daytime. We have one. The cost for this is £150. £20 a guest thereafter two marquees, the Terrace Marquee and the Re- £10 a guest for evening only ception Marquee, to allow flexibility on the day You can have access to the marquee from for your ceremony, drinks reception, wedding the day before your wedding to start to Extras by arrangement (inc. VAT) breakfast and evening reception. dress and personalise it Marquee Kitchen Hire - £300 Tables, chairs, dance floor, loos, lining etc. are all You can add as many or as few bedrooms External Caterers inc. Kitchen Hire - £800 included in this price. You will just have to con- as you require for the night before and the PA Hire for Speeches - £54 sider catering, flowers and photography for the night of your wedding. Chair Moving - £100 day. We can help you with suggestions of friendly Bedrooms - £150 per room per night suppliers or leave you find your own. Pay Bar / Bar Facilites - £150 Additional days / overtime - POA

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 6 the ground floor the drawing room

This is a great example of a traditional country house drawing room, a beautiful space to soak up history and unwind; formal yet relaxed and very comfortable.

Whether it’s reading the papers in the morning, gathering for a drink before lunch, calming the wedding eve nerves of a groom or just sitting up late putting the world to rights, the drawing room is the ideal setting for all those important - and not so important - moments in life.

“Poundon House is truly beautiful – the perfect setting. There was not one thing that we would have wanted to be any different.”

louise and philip

Quick Facts

Drinks Reception - 20 Standing Private dining at one table - 6 Sofas / Armchairs - 12 seated

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 7 the ground floor the yellow room

The Yellow Room was designed especially for life’s lighter moments. For over a century, glasses have be raised and merriment made within the room’s bright setting, which is sure to enliven the spirits whatever the time of day.

During the summer months it is kept as an open reception room and also fully licensed for civil ceremonies.

For larger ceremonies of up to 250 guests, the Yellow Room along with the Terrace Marquee, which is accessed through French doors, creates a wonderful space for ceremonies and blessings with views extended far across the distant countryside.

Quick Facts

Drinks Reception - 70 Standing Sofas / Armchairs - 10 seated Civil Ceremony - 50 seated Dining - 20 seated at 2 x round tables

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 8 the ground floor the dining room

The Dining Room echoes with the memories of feasts from ages past. If the walls could talk, they would have many a story to tell. As it is, the room is now all yours to create memories of your own over fine food and even finer company.

With space for up to 50 guests at round tables, or 26 at a single long table, it is perfect for an intimate meal with friends and family to celebrate a smaller wedding breakfast. Like the Yellow Room, it is also licensed for civil ceremonies.

Not only is it the perfect dining room but it is also very versatile, with ample space for a drinks reception after a civil ceremony or when arriving at the house from church.

Quick Facts

Drinks Reception - 90 Standing Civil Ceremony - 80 seated Dining - 50 at 5 roundtables Private dining at one table - 26

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 9 the upstairs

Like all the very best Edwardian country houses, Poundon House is blessed with generously sized rooms. So sit back, kick of your shoes and soak up your sumptuous surroundings as there is all the space required to relax over a weekend, or get ready for your big day with friends and family. We have a total of nine bedrooms, sharing five luxurious bathrooms between them - all helping to bring the family that little bit closer together!

Don’t want your big day to begin in a hurry? Then have no fear, as it is possible to stay at the house prior to your wedding, giving you that extra chance to really settle in and prepare the property before your big day.

At the end of day, you can collapse into beds of the highest quality to make sure you get the best night’s sleep possible!

“The perfection of our day continued in the accommodation provided by Poundon House and through to breakfast the next day.”

sophie and miles

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 10 the upstairs the green, french and toile room

the french room - double

the green room - double the dressing room - double

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 11 the upstairs the young masters, toile and dressing room

the toile room - double / twin

young masters - double / twin the blue room - double / twin

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 12 the upstairs the old nursery, red and romatic room

the red room - double / twin

the romantic room - double the old nursery - double / twin

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 13 the upstairs the blue and print bathrooms

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 14 weddings at poundon getting ready at the house

The Green and Blue bedrooms are there for you to use throughout the day, free of charge, so that you might base yourself (and your bridesmaids, make-up artist and hair stylist!) at the house to prepare for the ceremony, whether you are being married in the house or at a local church.

The bedrooms can also be booked for an overnight stay if you want to really settle in. You can book as many rooms as you need – from just the one to all nine if you fancy! Don’t forget, the house is always exclusively yours so you can be sure of privacy.

You will love how quiet it is at Poundon House - the rush and noise of city life is soon a distant memory, which makes it the perfect place for peace and reflection before you say ‘I do’.

“The house and gardens were the perfect setting for our wedding and it was exactly the wedding we had wished for. The venue is relaxed and informal whilst being stylish and elegant, which is a difficult combination to achieve”

lara and henry

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 15 weddings at poundon your marriage

Poundon House is the picture-perfect setting for your unforgettable day. We have been hosting weddings here for ten years and, over that time, we have developed a real understanding of what is important to you on your memorable day (although with our “Stay at Poundon” option, don’t forget you could make it a week to remember!)

Here at Poundon House we have a civil licence and can host ceremonies and blessing for up to 250 guests, while the Reception Marquee seats up to 250 guests at round tables for the wedding breakfast.

We pride ourselves on the relationships we have built up with our caterers but are also happy to work with outside caterers. As a venue we don’t charge corkage and we allow bands and DJs during the evening in the Reception Marquee. If you want to host a small event the day after, just talk to us. Our aim is to help you to have your wedding just how you have imagined it.

“All of our guests fell in love with the house and gardens and the backdrop for the photographs is stunning.” tanya and simon

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 16 weddings at poundon ceremonies

Whether you decide on a civil, religious or bless- ing ceremony for your marriage we have the ex- perience at Poundon to make sure that it goes smoothly.

The Yellow Room and Dining Room both hold li- cences for civil ceremonies and, with the Terrace Marquee available during the summer months for larger wedding parties, we can seat up to 250 guests for a ceremony.

The Reception Marquee is also licensed if you required it. This variety of options for the size and location of your ceremony means that here at Poundon House, we can create just the day that you wish for.

“We were very grateful for the expertise of those at Poundon who have experience in organising such an event. As a result of the careful planning and attention to detail by everyone at Poundon House, our day was perfect! Everyone (bride and groom included) had a very relaxed day and literally everything went according to plan; perhaps a first in the history of weddings?!”

emily and paul

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 17 weddings at poundon receptions and photographs

After the ceremony has finished it’s time to enjoy being a married couple! Whether you have your drinks by the ornamental pond, on the terrace with its elevated views or inside the beautiful re- ception rooms, Poundon House will provide an el- egant backdrop to your first hours as newlyweds.

The house is set in 10 acres of landscaped gardens, providing plenty of opportunities for all manner of photos. From classical shots under beautiful stone archways to more informal and rustic shots as you go down towards the apple orchards and open fields, not forgetting the lavender pathway which shimmers with summer life.

While this is going on you can be sure that your guests will all be enjoying themselves in the beau- tiful surroundings of Poundon House.

“We chose Poundon because we were impressed with their flexible approach in planning our day; unlike other venues where you are required to take a set package. We were given lots of recommendations but remained free to choose everything our way.” kim and david

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 18 weddings at poundon the reception marquee

The wedding breakfast and evening reception take place in our Reception Marquee, with a stunning lining that was hand-printed in India. It is situated in its own secluded area, enclosed by a 100-year-old yew hedge and mature lime trees with spectacular views over the countryside.

The marquee has space for up to 250 guests seated at round tables, whilst still having a dance floor and chill-out sitting room available. There is access through French doors onto your own enclosed lawn for the evening.

With round tables and elegant white chiavari chairs included, you will be able to create the look that you desire. There is also a large purpose- built pavilion that houses toilets, mains electrics throughout the marquee and heating should you wish for it.

“The big WOW for us was the marquee as we had not seen this until a few weeks before our wedding. The attention to detail here made it very special and our guests really loved this.”

jenifer and andrew

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 19 weddings at poundon the evening reception

The Reception Marquee comes in to its own in the evening when it’s party time. The layout means everybody is always in on the action. The bar looks across to the dance floor so you can watch all the fun while getting a drink.

We have the chillout sitting area located to one side of the marquee for a quiet catch up with friends and family. Sofas and coffee tables create a relaxed atmosphere, yet it is close enough to be back on the dance floor within seconds when the band begins to play your favorite song.

The Reception Marquee has been especially designed with fun, frolics and festivities in mind, our licence for the music - whether a band or DJ - lasts until 11pm with quiet background music till 11.30pm. Our licence for a bar also lasts until 11.30pm.

“We are extremely grateful to all at Poundon House who contributed to making sure our wedding day was exactly what we wanted.”

amy and john

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 20 food at poundon preferred caterers

It can be a difficult process finding the right caterer who can deliver the service and food that you wish to have at your wedding, let alone knowing where to begin looking. To help you out, we work closely with five carefully selected caterers. Each catering company offers something different but they all share a commitment to excellent food and service.

In our commitment to help you create the day exactly as you imagine it we are also happy to work with caterers of your own choosing. Please be aware that there are additional charges for caterers not on our preferred list.

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 21 food at poundon

“A huge thank you for all your incredible work, effort and attention to detail at the wedding. We have been overwhelmed by our guests feedback to your food and service, everyone commented on the originality and quality of your food as well as the courtesy and professionalism of your team front of house. To all those involved you made our big day truly perfect.” sarah and paul

phone - 07881 953 988 email - [email protected] website - originalkitchen.co.uk

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 22 “WOW’ what can we say! Thank you so much for the most wonderful wedding meal, canapés and sublime “We would like to thank you for the wonderful job you service. All our guests have raved about the food, and did organising our wedding. We have received many we were enormously impressed with every aspect of the compliments from our guests on the organisation and service you provided on the day. You helped make it a food.” perfect wedding!” saadia and kashif sonia and william

phone - 07811 437 185 phone - 020 8590 5624 email - [email protected] email - [email protected] website - passion-for-food.co.uk website - induscatering.co.uk

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 23 “A delicious variety of cuisine. Each dish was distinctively “Thank you for everything you have done for my wedding. unique and served, with style and elegance. Payal Everybody complimented the food and presentation done delivered the vision that we had for both the food and by Greenleaf events. Your staff were very courteous, and entertainment.” customer service spot on.”

rehan virani tanya and family

phone - 0845 009 5299 phone - 0208 574 0159 email - [email protected] email - [email protected] website - payal.co.uk website - greenleafservices.com

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 24 local accomadation hotels

Littlebury Hotel - 01869 252 595 Cartwright Arms - 01869 811 885 Le Manoir - 01844 278 881 Kings End, Bicester, OX26 6DR Aynho, Banbury, OX17 3BE Great Milton,Nr Oxford, OX44 7PD littleburyhotel.com cartwright-hotel.co.uk manoir.com 36 rooms / 15 mins 21 rooms / 23mins 29 rooms / 35mins

Tally Ho Hotel - 01869 247 170 The Dashwood - 01869 352 707 Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa - 0845 519 9204 Lower Arncott, Nr Bicester, OX25 1NY Kirtlington, Nr Bicester, 0X5 3HJ Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1TE tallyhotel.com thedashwood.co.uk bicesterhotelgolfandspa.com 26 rooms / 16mins 12rooms / 25mins 52 rooms / 20mins

Bignell Park - 01869 326 550 Deddington Arms - 01869 338 364 Premier Inn’s Chesterton, Nr Bicester, OX26 1UE Deddington, Banbury, OX15 0SH -Bicester bignellparkhotel.co.uk deddington-arms-hotel.co.uk -Silverstone 20 rooms / 20mins 27 rooms / 25mins - -Milton Keynes Jersey Arms Hotel - 01869 343 234 The Bear - 01993 811 124 Middleton Stoney, Nr Bicester, OX25 4AD Park St, Woodstock, OX20 1SZ Travelodge’s jerseyarms.co.uk macdonaldhotels.co.uk - 20 rooms / 20mins 54 rooms / 35mins -Thame -Wheatley Weston Manor Hotel - 01869 350 621 Malmaison Oxford - 0871 843 0350 -Aylesbury Weston On the Green, Nr Bicester, OX25 3QL Oxford, OX1 1AY -Silverstone themanorweston.com malmaison.com -Milton Keynes 28 rooms / 22mins 95rooms / 35mins -Oxford

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 25 local accomadation bed and breakfasts

Hill View Farm - 01869 277 282 Limetrees Farm - 01869 248 435 The Old Post Office - 01869 345 958 Poundon, Bicester, OX27 9BB Blackthorn, Nr Bicester, OX25 1TG Ardley. Nr Bicester, OX27 7NP hvfarm.co.uk limetreesfarm.co.uk theoldpostofficeardley.co.uk 3 rooms / 2mins 2 rooms / 12mins 9 rooms / 20mins

The Old School - 01869 277 371 Manor Farm - 01869 277 602 Westfield Court House - 01869 350 777 Stratton Audley, Bicester, OX27 9BJ Hethe, Bicester, OX27 8ES Weston on the Green, OX25 3RG old-school.co.uk bandbinbicester.co.uk westfieldcourthouse.co.uk 4 rooms / 7mins 2 rooms / 12mins 2 rooms / 22mins

West Farm (B&B) - 01869 278 344 Home Farm House - 01295 811 683 Old Toms - 01869 340 212 Stratton Audley, Nr Bicester, OX27 9AS Charlton, Nr Banbury, OX17 3DR Steeple Aston, Nr Bicester, OX25 4SE westfarmbb.co.uk homefarmhouse.co.uk oldtoms.co.uk 2 rooms / 7mins 3 rooms / 25mins 1 room / 30mins

Manor Farm - 01869 277 212 Lower Farm - 01865 358 546 Poundon, Nr Bicester, OX27 9BB Otmoor Lane, Beckley, OX3 9TD manorfarmpoundon.co.uk N/A 5 rooms / 2mins 30mins

Moat Cottage - 01869 277 322 West Field Farm Mews - 01869 349185 Stratton Audley, OX27 9AS Steeple Aston, Nr Bicester, OX25 4SS N/A N/A 2 rooms / 7 mins 30mins

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 26 local accomadation self catering and cottages

West Farm - 01869 278 344 Harvest Moon Barn - 01296 738 040 Stratton Audley, Nr Bicester, OX27 9AS , Nr. Buckingham, MK18 2HA westfarmbb.co.uk harvestmoonbarn.co.uk 4 cottages / 7mins 1 barn / 10mins

Grange Farm Estates - 01869 278 778 Huntsmill Farm - 01280 704 852 Godington, Bicester, OX27 9AF , Nr Buckingham, MK18 5ND grangefarmcottages.co.uk huntsmill.com 6 cottages / 7mins 6 cottages / 23mins

Elm Tree Farm Cottages - 07912 178 820 Evenley, NN13 5RX elmtreecottages.com 4 cottages / 18mins

Hope House - 01993 815 990 Woodstock, OX20 1TS hopehousewoodstock.co.uk 5 rooms/apartments / 35mins

Bladebone Cottage - 01869 394 962 Steeple Aston, Nr Bicester, OX25 4SQ N/A 1 cottage / 30mins

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 27 transport

Bicester Taxis Oxford Taxis Airports

Union Cars 01869 248248 Radio Taxis 01865 242424 Heathrow - 1 hour Scenic Route 01296 738026 001 Taxis 01865 240000 Gatwick - 1 hour 40 mins Apollo Cars 01869 323236 A1 Taxis 01865 248000 Stanstead - 1 hour 40 mins A.B.C Taxis 01869 242601 Royal Cars 01865 777333 Luton - 1 hour Eco Cabs 2 Go 01869 323232 A2B 01865 477477 Future Cars 01869 327711 Train stations Alpha Cars 01869 252552 Milton Keynes Taxis Venus Cars 01869 323 595 Bicester North (London / Birmingham) - 15mins Ace Cars 01908 555555 Bicester Town (Oxford) - 15mins Aylesbury Taxis MK Cabs 01908 900900 parkway - (London) - 30mins EezyCabs MK 01908 767259 Oxford (London / West country) - 30mins Falcon Taxis 01296 580 000 247 Taxi Line 01908 316000 Taffs Cars 01296 395003 Milton Keynes Taxis 07943 832165 Jet Taxies 01296 421212 Eco Taxis 01296 423282 Sky Taxis 01296 432323 Call a Cab 07505 580506 Ad Taxis 01296 398989

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 28 directions to poundon from london / oxford /birmingham

From London or Birmingham, take junction 9 off the M40. On the roundabout above the motorway, head towards Bicester on the A41. At the Esso roundabout, turn right – heading towards Aylesbury. At the next big roundabout, take the second left towards Launton. You will then go straight over two small roundabouts, before turning right at the third, signed ‘Launton village only’. In Launton, turn left opposite The Bull Inn – this will be marked to Poundon. Go straight over at the next cross roads, (about 1 mile) up the hill, past the ex-military radio station, (about 2miles) and we are the first house in Poundon, on the right with black gates and a lime tree avenue.

It may be advisable to avoid the M40 exit to Bicester as you may be caught in ‘Bicester Village’ shopping traffic. If you wish you may exit the M40 at a junction earlier from either direction and head across country.

from buckingham / milton keynes

On the Buckingham / Brackley ring road, follow signs to . Con- tinue into Gawcott and turn left at the T-junction, signed towards / Twyford. Continue until you pass the Seven Stars (about 5 miles) on your right, where you then take the next right to Twyford. You cross a railway bridge and then turn right into Twyford. Continue straight through Twyford, then about 2 miles on turn right towards Poundon Take the left by the ‘Sow and Pigs’ pub. Poundon House is the last house on the left with black iron gates and lime tree avenue.

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 29 floor plans ground floor

The Dining Room The Yellow Room The Drawing Room

The Library The Study Entrance hall

The Kitchen

Reception Room Approx m/2

Library 34.98m/2 Drawing Room 63.6m/2 Yellow Room 42.4m/2 Dining Room 63.6m/2 Study 22.26m/2 Kitchen 45.9m/2

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 30 floor plans first floor

Young Masters Room The Green Room

The Dressing Private Private Room Staff Room

'Childrens' bathroom

Blue Bathroom WC 2 Private The Old Studio

Green Bathroom The Blue Room The French Room

WC 1

Storage Room The Toile Room Bedroom Beds Size Children Under 12 yrs

China Blue Room Twin/Double 3’ / 6’ NO Bathroom Green Room Double 6’ NO Dressing Room Double 5’ YES French Room Double 5.5’ YES Young Masters Twin/Double 3’ / 6’ YES Toile Room Twin/Double 3’ / 6’ YES

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 31 floor plans second floor

The Red Room The Old Nursery

Storage Room The Romantic Room

Print Bathroom Utility Room WC3

Bedroom Beds Size Children Under 12 yrs

Romantic Room Double 5’ YES Old Nursery Twin/Double 3’ / 6’ YES Red Room Twin/Double 3’ / 6’ YES

www.poundonhouse.com [email protected] 01869 713 412 32 marquee plans reception marquee

Quick Facts

Seated meal - 250 guests Ceremony - 250 guests Bar Area Mains Electrics and Water

Sitting Room - Purpose built loos 9m x 9m Carpet on wooden floor Heating provided

Main Tent - 33m x 12m

Catering Tent 2 6m x 6m KEY - Electrical Points - Fire Extinghishers Catering Tent 1 6m x 6m - First Aid boxes - Light Switches

Entrance Tent - Partition Screen available

Poundon House, Poundon, Nr. Bicester, OX27 9BB 33 frequently asked questions

Can we come to the house before the wedding day Is there a hi-fi we can use to play music on Can we use the swimming pool? and dress the marquee and prepare the rooms? the day in the reception rooms and for the ceremony? No. Not on wedding days. The swimming pool We are happy for you to come any time after 8am will be securely gated so as to avoid any acci- on the day before your wedding day – we know Yes. The use of a speaker for ceremony dents with children. Please be aware that it is how much there is to do in preparation for your music (iPod / iPhone connection provided) not heated. wedding and don’t want you to have to do it at is included free of charge. There is also a the last minute. PA system available (you can also plug in Are children welcome? an iPod), with 2 microphones for speeches Can we leave things at the house after the Recep- at a cost of £54. If you require anything Children are welcome at Poundon House. We do tion and collect the next day? Can guests collect more specialist, you will have to arrange it ask that you have a designated person in charge their cars the next day too? yourselves or ask us in advance. Poundon of them at all times as it is a large garden for them House will not be available to co-ordinate to explore. Yes, this is not a problem. If possible, we prefer music on the day so please ask one of your you to come in the morning. guests to help. Can we use Confetti?

Can we hire other linings for the marquee, or ad- Can guests get changed at the house? Confetti must be natural, any other type of con- ditional marquee items? fetti is not permitted. The house’s 2 dressing rooms are for the We offer what is included in the price (as per bride and groom’s immediate family pri- What time must we finish by? the booking form) and you can hire anything ad- or to the wedding. Extra rooms can be ditional at your own expense, but if there is ad- booked in advance or a downstairs room As Poundon House is located in a village, we re- ditional work for us, e.g. removing our lining, then can be a shared changing room. Please quest that guests respect those who live nearby we would also have a charge, so it really is best speak to us about your needs. and therefore the loud music must finish at 11.00, to keep up informed of your plans. Also, please background music must finish be 11.30pm and make sure we are aware of any deliveries that guests must depart by midnight. might have to be supervised.

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Can the florist and photographer come and have a Do you need any other info from us in the Can we have fireworks, Chinese lanterns, sparklers look around the venue prior to the day? Can we also run up to the big day? or flares? arrange a time to bring our parents? We require a schedule closer to the day, No, we do not allow fireworks, Chinese lanterns, Yes, but again, we must know in advance. We that states your timings for the day, your sparklers or flares - this is non negotiable. would prefer it if you could arrange all this on the suppliers (including any deliveries). as well same day. Please also look out for our open days a list of names of all your guests that are Will there be lighting and signs for the evening as they can be a good oppertunity to drop by. attending both the Ceremony and Recep- guests? Or for when guests are leaving? tion. Can we have a pre wedding shoot with our photog- Yes, we will have signs to the car park and also to rapher prior to the wedding day? Can we use the three Reception Rooms the marquee, and lighting is provided both in the throughout the evening? marquee and in the garden. Yes, but please be aware weekends are very busy in the summer. The three rooms are available for your use Do you have a top table and a table for the cake? until you go up the the marquee for your After we have decided to go ahead and use Poundon, wedding breakfast and evening reception. Yes, we have a variety of tables for use as the what happens next? top table and also 25 round 5’ 6” guest tables Is there plenty of room for car parking? (seats 10 persons max per table) as well as a cake We need a signed contract and booking form and table. the deposit to confirm your date. The booking Yes we have plenty of car parking and form and contract define what is included in the guests can come back the following day to Is there an easel for us to put our table plan on? price. The balance is due closer to your wedding collect the cars. date. We have one full size free standing easel (board size 60cm x 90cm) and one table easel .

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Is there a table for the registrar? the flame. There will be fire extinguishers this service. Please note that a tasting is only of- in the marquee, but we ask everyone to be fered once a deposit to the caterer and ourselves The registrar will require one table and chair and responsible. Candles are not allowed in the has been paid. we will provide this. house unless we are made aware of them and someone is responsible for them and Does Poundon House remove all the rubbish? Can the photographer get an overhead shot of the it has been previously discussed. guests on the terrace? You and your caterers are responsible for leaving If it rains and guests are on the Terrace, do the marquee in a fit state ready for us to hoover Yes, the photographer can have access to a room you have umbrellas we can use? at the end of the night, with the rubbish and recy- upstairs to take an overhead shot of the guests, cling in the correct bins. but the photographer must be accompanied by a Yes, we can provide white umbrellas that member of the Poundon team. The photographer we are happy for you to use. What is the height of the Terrace Marquee? will need to discuss this with a member of the team prior to the event. If we do not use a room for the Ceremony, At the edge/wall it is 2.5m high. In the very middle does that reduce the cost? it is 4.5m high. Half way between it is 3.5m high What kind of power is there at the marquee? approx. If you are booking a Mandap or Chuppah, I am afraid not. The cost is for the whole please contact us if you have any queries. Mains running from three distribution boards. All day. We do not have other Weddings going power is distributed according to requirements on, so the house is exclusively yours. Do you have camp beds and cots for children/babies and suppliers must liaise with Poundon House. staying? Once we have decided on a menu, can we Can we use candles in the marquee and house? have a tasting at the house? For children (under 12) and babies camp beds and cots can be provided. Please speak to us Yes, in the marquee, but we will have to approve Yes, Passion For Food and Original Kitchen directly to arrange the candle holders. We are obviously concerned will be more than happy to arrange a tast- about fire and safety. The basic rule is no naked ing at the house. However, if you use an- flame, so the holder should come up higher than other catering company, we do not offer

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Wedding Planning and Staging many thanks to the following photographers who have featured in our brochure. Laura Hawkins - lovelauraweddingplanning.co.uk Inverse Events - inverseevents.com Elliot Patching - ewpphoto.com Will Driscoll - wd-photography.co.uk Civil Ceremonies and Church weddings. Ben Moore - benmooreweddingphotography.com Lyndsey Goddard - lyndseygoddard.com Aylesbury Registrars Tina Hadley - tinahadley.com - aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk 01296 382 581 Kim Hawkins - kimhawkins.co.uk Dylan Thomas - dylan-thomas.com Rev. David Hiscocks - 01869 277 297 Craig Prentice - craigprentis.co.uk Cyrus Mehta - cyrusmehta.co.uk Local Catholic Churches Alaistair Freeman - allisterfreeman.co.uk Ed Clayton - edclaytonphotography.co.uk - Holy Trinity, Heath Martin Price - martinpricephotography.co.uk - Imaculate Conception, Bicester Rhiannon Kitson - kitsonphotography.com - The Oxford Oratory, Oxford - St. Bernadine’s, Buckingham contact details - SS Gregory & Augustine, Oxford web - poundonhouse.com email - [email protected] phone - Natalie on 07866 453 831

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