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Poundon House exclusive house and grounds

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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

transpor t 28

directions to poundon 29

floor plans 30

frequently asked questions 34

local activities 37

local restaurants 38

acknowledgements and contact 39

welcome to poundonPoundon House

exclusive house and grounds

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make yourself at homethe house

This charming Edwardian-era countr y house, set

within beautifully landscaped grounds, is available

for hire on an exclusive basis. Lovingly restored

to its original splendour, this Oxfordshire gem

features nine bedrooms, three large reception

rooms, a handsome librar y 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 countr yside with

far-reaching views across towards Waddesdon.

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 airpor t; a mere ten mins from

Bicester Village outlet shopping centre; and the

culture and heritage of Oxford is only 30 minutes

away.

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a brief historythe house

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 countr y pursuits for which

the area is famed. The formal gardens, with a

Lime tree avenue, par terre, 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 effor t . 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 proper ty. They continued the

traditions of the Heywood-Lonsdales by filling the

house with family and festivities - not to mention

the hosting of some memorable par ties!

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Three decades on, the house is still ver y much a

family home, with three generations of Roscoes

now living on the proper ty.

Poundon House thrives as an original turn-of-

the-century English countr y 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 countr yside 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 countr y weekend.

a brief historythe house

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We would be honoured if you choose to hold

your wedding and reception with us. We have

been hosting weddings here for 10 years and have

been developing what we offer and the space that

you use to make your day into a truly special and

unforgettable occasion.

Our charges for you to host your wedding at

Poundon star t from £6000 for 100 guests. It

is then £20 per head for all additional daytime

guests or £10 per head for evening guests only.

Within this price you have the use of all of the

marquee facilities and designated areas of the

house and gardens during the daytime. We have

two marquees, the Terrace Marquee and the Re-

ception Marquee, to allow flexibility on the day

for your ceremony, drinks reception, wedding

breakfast and evening reception.

Tables, chairs, dance floor, loos, lining etc. are all

included in this price. You will just have to con-

sider catering, flowers and photography for the

day. We can help you with suggestions of fr iendly

suppliers or leave you find your own.

Prices and rates

We allow you to arrange all of your own

catering requirements, either through our

own suggested caterers or ones of your

own choosing. There is a charge of £300

inc. VAT for our suggested caterers and a

charge of £800 inc. VAT for outside cater-

ers, which covers the use of the marquee

catering facilities.

As a venue we do not charge corkage (you

are free to bring your own wine), leaving

you to come to an arrangement with your

caterers. We will organise a Pay bar for

your wedding reception if you wish for

one. The cost for this is £150.

You can have access to the marquee from

the day before your wedding to star t to

dress and personalise it

You can add as many or as few bedrooms

as you require for the night before and the

night of your wedding.

Impor tantly, no other wedding or event takes

place at Poundon House on your big day, it is all

exclusively yours.

We have a lot of experience in holding weddings

and events built up over a 10-year period and are

really excited by any ideas that you have for your

wedding and will tr y our best to help see them

come to life.

Rates for Weddings at Poundon

(Available May - end of Sept)

Up to 100 Guests - £6000

£20 a guest thereafter

£10 a guest for evening only

Extras by arrangement (inc. VAT)

Marquee Kitchen Hire - £300

External Caterers inc. Kitchen Hire - £800

PA Hire for Speeches - £54

Chair Moving - £100

Bedrooms - £150 per room per night

Pay Bar / Bar Facilites - £150

Additional days / over time - POA

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the ground floor the drawing room

Quick Facts

Drinks Reception - 20 Standing

Private dining at one table - 6

Sofas / Armchairs - 12 seated

This is a great example of a traditional countr y

house drawing room, a beautiful space to soak up

histor y and unwind; formal yet relaxed and very

comfor table.

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 impor tant - and

not so impor tant - moments in life .

“Poundon House is truly beautiful – the perfect

sett ing. There was not one thing that we would

have wanted to be any different.”

louise and philip

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the ground floor the yellow room

Quick Facts

Drinks Reception - 70 Standing

Sofas / Armchairs - 10 seated

Civil Ceremony - 50 seated

Dining - 20 seated at 2 x round tables

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

countr yside.

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the ground floor the dining room

Quick Facts

Drinks Reception - 90 Standing

Civil Ceremony - 80 seated

Dining - 50 at 5 roundtables

Private dining at one table - 26

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.

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the upstairs

Like all the very best Edwardian countr y 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 hurr y? 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 proper ty 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

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the green, french and toile room

the french room - double

the dressing room - double the green room - double

the upstairs

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the upstairs the young masters, toile and dressing room

the toile room - double / twin

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

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the upstairs the old nursery, red and romatic room

the red room - double / twin

the old nurser y - double / twinthe romantic room - double

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the upstairs the blue and print bathrooms

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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 ar tist 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 sett ing

for our wedding and it was exactly the wedding

we had wished for. The venue is relaxed and

informal whilst being styl ish and elegant, which is

a difficult combination to achieve”

lara and henry

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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 impor tant 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 fel l in love with the house and

gardens and the backdrop for the photographs

is stunning.”

tanya and simon

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weddings at poundon ceremonies

“We were ver y grateful for the exper tise of those

at Poundon who have exper ience in organising

such an event. As a result of the careful planning

and attention to detai l by ever yone at Poundon

House , our day was perfect! Ever yone (br ide

and groom inc luded) had a ver y relaxed day

and l iteral ly ever ything went according to plan;

perhaps a first in the histor y of weddings?!”

emily and paul

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 par ties, 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.

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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 oppor tunities 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 f lexible approach in planning our

day; unl ike other venues where you are required

to take a set package . We were given lots of

recommendations but remained free to choose

ever ything our way.”

kim and david

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“The big WOW for us was the marquee as we

had not seen this unti l a few weeks before our

wedding. The attention to detai l here made it

ver y special and our guests real ly loved this .”

jenifer and andrew

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 countr yside.

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.

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“We are extremely grateful to al l at Poundon

House who contr ibuted to making sure our

wedding day was exactly what we wanted.”

amy and john

weddings at poundon the evening reception

The Reception Marquee comes in to its own

in the evening when it’s par ty 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.

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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.

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phone - 07881 953 988

email - info@originalkitchen.co.uk

website - originalkitchen.co.uk

“A huge thank you for al l your incredible work, effor t

and attention to detai l at the wedding. We have been

overwhelmed by our guests feedback to your food

and service , ever yone commented on the or iginal ity

and quality of your food as well as the cour tesy and

professionalism of your team front of house . To al l those

involved you made our big day truly perfect.”

sarah and paul

food at poundon

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phone - 020 8590 5624

email - info@induscatering.co.uk

website - induscatering.co.uk

phone - 07811 437 185

email - hello@passion-for-food.co.uk

website - passion-for-food.co.uk

“WOW’ what can we say! Thank you so much for the

most wonderful wedding meal, canapés and sublime

service . Al l our guests have raved about the food, and

we were enormously impressed with ever y aspect of the

service you provided on the day. You helped make it a

perfect wedding!”

sonia and william

“We would l ike to thank you for the wonderful job you

did organising our wedding. We have received many

compliments from our guests on the organisation and

food.”

saadia and kashif

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phone - 0845 009 5299

email - events@payal.co.uk

website - payal.co.uk

phone - 0208 574 0159

email - info@greenleafser vices.com

website - greenleafser vices.com

“A del icious var iety of cuisine . Each dish was dist inctively

unique and served, with style and elegance . Payal

del ivered the vision that we had for both the food and

enter tainment.”

rehan virani

“Thank you for ever ything you have done for my wedding.

Ever ybody complimented the food and presentation done

by Greenleaf events . Your staff were ver y cour teous , and

customer service spot on.”

tanya and family

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Airports

Heathrow - 1 hour

Gatwick - 1 hour 40 mins

Stanstead - 1 hour 40 mins

Luton - 1 hour

Train stations

Bicester Nor th (London / Birmingham) - 15mins

Bicester Town (Oxford) - 15mins

Aylesbury Vale parkway - (London) - 30mins

Oxford (London / West countr y) - 30mins

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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-militar y 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 ear lier from either direction and head across

countr y.

from buckingham / milton keynes

On the Buckingham / Brackley ring road, follow signs to Gawcott. Con-

tinue into Gawcott and turn left at the T-junction, signed towards Marsh

Gibbon / 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.

directions to poundon from london / oxford /birmingham

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The Dining Room The Yellow Room The Drawing Room

The LibraryThe Study

The Kitchen

Entrance hall

floor plans ground floor

Reception Room Approx m/2

Librar y 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

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The Green Room

Private

The

Dressing

Room

Young Masters Room

The Blue Room

Blue Bathroom

Green

Bathroom

The French Room

The Old Studio

The Toile Room

China

Bathroom

WC 2

Private

WC 1

Storage

Room

'Childrens'

bathroom

Private

Staff Room

floor plans first floor

Bedroom Beds Size Children Under 12 yrs

Blue Room Twin/Double 3’ / 6’ NO

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

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The Red Room The Old Nursery

The Romantic

Room

WC3

Utility Room

Storage Room

Print

Bathroom

floor plans second floor

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

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Bar Area

Sitting Room -

9m x 9m

Entrance Tent

Catering Tent 1

6m x 6m

Catering Tent 2

6m x 6m

- Electrical Points

- Fire Extinghishers

- First Aid boxes

- Light Switches

KEY

- Partition Screen available

Main Tent - 33m x 12m

marquee plans reception marquee

Quick Facts

Seated meal - 250 guests

Ceremony - 250 guests

Mains Electrics and Water

Purpose built loos

Carpet on wooden floor

Heating provided

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frequently asked questions

Can we come to the house before the wedding day

and dress the marquee and prepare the rooms?

We are happy for you to come any time after 8am

on the day before your wedding day – we know

how much there is to do in preparation for your

wedding and don’t want you to have to do it at

the last minute.

Can we leave things at the house after the Recep-

tion and collect the next day? Can guests collect

their cars the next day too?

Yes, this is not a problem. If possible, we prefer

you to come in the morning.

Can we hire other linings for the marquee, or ad-

ditional marquee items?

We offer what is included in the price (as per

the booking form) and you can hire anything ad-

ditional at your own expense, but if there is ad-

ditional work for us, e.g. removing our lining, then

we would also have a charge, so it really is best

to keep up informed of your plans. Also, please

make sure we are aware of any deliveries that

might have to be supervised.

Is there a hi-fi we can use to play music on

the day in the reception rooms and for the

ceremony?

Yes. The use of a speaker for ceremony

music (iPod / iPhone connection provided)

is included free of charge. There is also a

PA system available (you can also plug in

an iPod), with 2 microphones for speeches

at a cost of £54. If you require anything

more specialist, you will have to arrange it

yourselves or ask us in advance. Poundon

House will not be available to co-ordinate

music on the day so please ask one of your

guests to help.

Can guests get changed at the house?

The house’s 2 dressing rooms are for the

bride and groom’s immediate family pri-

or to the wedding. Extra rooms can be

booked in advance or a downstairs room

can be a shared changing room. Please

speak to us about your needs.

Can we use the swimming pool?

No. Not on wedding days. The swimming pool

will be securely gated so as to avoid any acci-

dents with children. Please be aware that it is

not heated.

Are children welcome?

Children are welcome at Poundon House. We do

ask that you have a designated person in charge

of them at all times as it is a large garden for them

to explore.

Can we use Confetti?

Confetti must be natural, any other type of con-

fetti is not permitted.

What time must we finish by?

As Poundon House is located in a village, we re-

quest that guests respect those who live nearby

and therefore the loud music must finish at 11.00,

background music must finish be 11.30pm and

guests must depar t by midnight.

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Can the flor ist and photographer come and have a

look around the venue prior to the day? Can we also

arrange a time to bring our parents?

Yes, but again, we must know in advance. We

would prefer it if you could arrange all this on the

same day. Please also look out for our open days

as they can be a good opper tunity to drop by.

Can we have a pre wedding shoot with our photog-

rapher prior to the wedding day?

Yes, but please be aware weekends are very busy

in the summer.

After we have decided to go ahead and use Poundon,

what happens next?

We need a signed contract and booking form and

the deposit to confirm your date. The booking

form and contract define what is included in the

price. The balance is due closer to your wedding

date.

Do you need any other info from us in the

run up to the big day?

We require a schedule closer to the day,

that states your timings for the day, your

suppliers (including any deliveries). as well

a list of names of all your guests that are

attending both the Ceremony and Recep-

tion.

Can we use the three Reception Rooms

throughout the evening?

The three rooms are available for your use

until you go up the the marquee for your

wedding breakfast and evening reception.

Is there plenty of room for car parking?

Yes we have plenty of car parking and

guests can come back the following day to

collect the cars.

Can we have fireworks, Chinese lanterns, sparklers

or flares?

No, we do not allow fireworks, Chinese lanterns,

sparklers or flares - this is non negotiable.

Will there be lighting and signs for the evening

guests? Or for when guests are leaving?

Yes, we will have signs to the car park and also to

the marquee, and lighting is provided both in the

marquee and in the garden.

Do you have a top table and a table for the cake?

Yes, we have a variety of tables for use as the

top table and also 25 round 5’ 6” guest tables

(seats 10 persons max per table) as well as a cake

table.

Is there an easel for us to put our table plan on?

We have one full size free standing easel (board

size 60cm x 90cm) and one table easel .

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frequently asked questions

Is there a table for the registrar?

The registrar will require one table and chair and

we will provide this.

Can the photographer get an overhead shot of the

guests on the terrace?

Yes, the photographer can have access to a room

upstairs to take an overhead shot of the guests,

but the photographer must be accompanied by a

member of the Poundon team. The photographer

will need to discuss this with a member of the

team prior to the event.

What kind of power is there at the marquee?

Mains running from three distribution boards. All

power is distributed according to requirements

and suppliers must liaise with Poundon House.

Can we use candles in the marquee and house?

Yes, in the marquee, but we will have to approve

the candle holders. We are obviously concerned

about fire and safety. The basic rule is no naked

flame, so the holder should come up higher than

the flame. There will be fire extinguishers

in the marquee, but we ask everyone to be

responsible. Candles are not allowed in the

house unless we are made aware of them

and someone is responsible for them and

it has been previously discussed.

If it rains and guests are on the Terrace, do

you have umbrellas we can use?

Yes, we can provide white umbrellas that

we are happy for you to use.

If we do not use a room for the Ceremony,

does that reduce the cost?

I am afraid not. The cost is for the whole

day. We do not have other Weddings going

on, so the house is exclusively yours.

Once we have decided on a menu, can we

have a tasting at the house?

Yes, Passion For Food and Original Kitchen

will be more than happy to arrange a tast-

ing at the house. However, if you use an-

other catering company, we do not offer

this ser vice. Please note that a tasting is only of-

fered once a deposit to the caterer and ourselves

has been paid.

Does Poundon House remove all the rubbish?

You and your caterers are responsible for leaving

the marquee in a fit state ready for us to hoover

at the end of the night, with the rubbish and recy-

cling in the correct bins.

What is the height of the Terrace Marquee?

At the edge/wall it is 2.5m high. In the very middle

it is 4.5m high. Half way between it is 3.5m high

approx. If you are booking a Mandap or Chuppah,

please contact us if you have any queries.

Do you have camp beds and cots for children/babies

staying?

For children (under 12) and babies camp beds

and cots can be provided. Please speak to us

directly to arrange

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local activitites

Quad bikes, buggies

Banzai Events

Stratton Audley

banzaievents.com

01869 278199

Rallying

London Rally School

Stratton Audley

rally-school.com

01869 278199

Shooting

Oxford Gun Company

Oakley

oxfordguncompany.co.uk

01844 238308

The Big Shoot

Worminghall

thebigshoot.co.uk

0844 745 5008

Horses and Riding

Wendlebury Gate Stables

Wendlebury

wgriding.co.uk

01869 252224

Historic Houses and Gardens

Stowe (National Trust)

Stowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EQ

01280 817156

Claydon House (National Trust)

Middle Claydon, Nr Buckingham, MK18 2EY

01296 730349

Blenheim Palace

Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP

Waddesdon Manor

Bicester Rd, Aylesbury, HP18 0JH

01296 653226

Waterperr y Gardens

Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1JZ

01844 339226

Cultural Activities

Royal Shakespere Theatre

Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BB

0844 800 1110

Oxford Walking Tours

01865252037

The Ashmolean

Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2PH

01865 278002

The Pitt Rivers

S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3PP

01865 270927

Buckingham Railway Centre

Quainton, Nr. Aylesbury, HP22 4BY

01296 655720

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local restaurants

Restaurants

Vil landr y

Bicester Vil lage , Bicester, OX26 6WD

01869 355070

The Muddy Duck

Hethe , OX27 8ES

01869 278099

The Red Lion

Stratton Audley, OX27 9AG

01869 277225

The Greyhound

Marsh Gibbon, Nr Bicester, OX27 0HA

01869 277365

The Pointer

27 Church St, Br i l l ,HP18 9RT

01844 238339

Car luccios

Bicester Vil lage , Bicester OX26 6WD

01869 247651

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Church Road, Great Milton, OX44 7PD

01844 278 881

Sir Char les Napier

Spr igs Holly, Chinnor OX39 4BX

01494 483011

The Angel

Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire HP18

01844 208268

Ashmolean Dining Room

Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH

01865 553823

Tur l Street Kitchen

16-17 Tur l Street, OX1 3DH

01865 264 171

Shopping

Bicester Village retail outlet

50 Pingle Dr, Bicester OX26 6WD

01869 366266

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contact details

web - poundonhouse.com

email - enquiries@poundonhouse.com

phone - Natalie on 07866 453 831

address - poundon house

poundon

nr. bicester

ox27 9bb

acknowledgementsuseful numbers

many thanks to the following photographers

who have featured in our brochure.

Elliot Patching - ewpphoto.com

Will Driscoll - wd-photography.co.uk

Ben Moore - benmooreweddingphotography.com

Lyndsey Goddard - lyndseygoddard.com

Tina Hadley - tinahadley.com

Kim Hawkins - kimhawkins.co.uk

Dylan Thomas - dylan-thomas.com

Craig Prentice - craigprentis.co.uk

Cyrus Mehta - cyrusmehta.co.uk

Alaistair Freeman - allisterfreeman.co.uk

Ed Clayton - edclaytonphotography.co.uk

Mar tin Price - mar tinpricephotography.co.uk

Rhiannon Kitson - kitsonphotography.com

Wedding Planning and Staging

Laura Hawkins - lovelauraweddingplanning.co.uk

Inverse Events - inverseevents.com

Civil Ceremonies and Church weddings.

Aylesbury Registrars

- aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk 01296 382 581

Rev. David Hiscocks - 01869 277 297

Local Catholic Churches

- Holy Trinity, Heath

- Imaculate Conception, Bicester

- The Oxford Oratory, Oxford

- St. Bernadine’s, Buckingham

- SS Gregory & Augustine, Oxford