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Poundon House
exclusive house and grounds
www.poundonhouse.com
e n q u i r i es @ p o u n d o n h o u s e. c o m
01869 713 412
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Poundon House
exclusive house and grounds
welcome to poundon
Contents
the house prices and rates
the ground floor the upstairs 3
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weddings at poundon
food at poundon local accomadation transpor t 15
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directions to poundon
floor plans 29
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frequently asked questions local activities local restaurants
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acknowledgements and contact 39
P o u n d o n H o u s e , P o u n d o n , N r. B i c es t e r , O X 2 7 9 B B
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the house
make yourself at home
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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the house
a brief history
Poundon House was built in 1908 by the Etoneducated gentleman cricketer John HeywoodLonsdale 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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the house
a brief history
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-ofthe-centur y 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 centur y. 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 conser ving 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 har vesting
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.
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Prices and rates
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 Reception 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 consider catering, flowers and photography for the
day. We can help you with suggestions of friendly
suppliers or leave you find your own.
weddings at poundon
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 caterers, 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
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 ver y
comfor table.
Whether it’s reading the papers in the morning,
gathering for a drink before lunch, calming the
wedding eve ner ves 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
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
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the ground floor
the yellow room
The Yellow Room was designed especially for life’s
lighter moments. For over a centur y, 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.
Quick Facts
Sofas / Armchairs - 10 seated
Civil Ceremony - 50 seated
Dining - 20 seated at 2 x round tables
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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 stor y 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 ver y versatile, with ample space for a drinks
reception after a civil ceremony or when arriving
at the house from church.
Quick Facts
Civil Ceremony - 80 seated
Dining - 50 at 5 roundtables
Private dining at one table - 26
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the upstairs
Like all the ver y 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 upstairs
the green, french and toile room
the french room - double
the green room - double
the dressing room - double
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the upstairs
the young masters, toile and dressing room
the toile room - double / twin
young masters - double / twin
the blue room - double / twin
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the upstairs
the old nursery, red and romatic room
the red room - double / twin
the romantic room - double
the old nurser y - double / twin
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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
memor y, 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
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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 fell 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
Whether you decide on a civil, religious or blessing ceremony for your marriage we have the experience at Poundon to make sure that it goes
smoothly.
The Yellow Room and Dining Room both hold licences 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.
“We were ver y grateful for the exper tise of those
at Poundon who have experience in organising
such an event. As a result of the careful planning
and attention to detail by ever yone at Poundon
House , our day was perfect! Ever yone (bride
and groom included) had a ver y relaxed day
and literally ever ything went according to plan;
perhaps a first in the histor y of weddings?!”
emily and paul
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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 reception rooms, Poundon House will provide an elegant 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 beautiful 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
ever ything our way.”
kim and david
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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 purposebuilt 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
ver y special and our guests really loved this .”
jenifer and andrew
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the evening reception
The Reception Marquee comes in to its own
in the evening when it’s par ty time. The layout
means ever ybody 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
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food at poundon
preferred caterers
It can be a difficult process finding the right caterer
who can deliver the ser vice 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 ser vice.
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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food at poundon
“A huge thank you for all your incredible work, effor t
and attention to detail at the wedding. We have been
overwhelmed by our guests feedback to your food
and ser vice , ever yone commented on the originality
and quality of your food as well as the cour tesy 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
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“WOW’ what can we say! Thank you so much for the
most wonderful wedding meal, canapés and sublime
ser vice . All our guests have raved about the food, and
we were enormously impressed with ever y aspect of the
ser vice you provided on the day. You helped make it a
perfect wedding!”
“We would like 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
sonia and william
phone - 07811 437 185
website - passion-for-food.co.uk
phone - 020 8590 5624
website - induscatering.co.uk
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“A delicious variety of cuisine . Each dish was distinctively
unique and ser ved, with style and elegance . Payal
delivered the vision that we had for both the food and
enter tainment.”
“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 ser vice spot on.”
rehan virani
tanya and f amily
phone - 0845 009 5299
website - payal.co.uk
phone - 0208 574 0159
email - info@greenleafser vices.com
website - greenleafser vices.com
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local accomadation
hotels
Littlebur y Hotel - 01869 252 595
Kings End, Bicester, OX26 6DR
littlebur yhotel.com
36 rooms / 15 mins
Car twright Arms - 01869 811 885
Aynho, Banbur y, OX17 3BE
car twright-hotel.co.uk
21 rooms / 23mins
Le Manoir - 01844 278 881
Great Milton,Nr Oxford, OX44 7PD
manoir.com
29 rooms / 35mins
Tally Ho Hotel - 01869 247 170
Lower Arncott, Nr Bicester, OX25 1NY tallyhotel.com
26 rooms / 16mins
The Dashwood - 01869 352 707
Kir tlington, Nr Bicester, 0X5 3HJ
thedashwood.co.uk
12rooms / 25mins
Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa - 0845 519 9204
Chester ton, Bicester, OX26 1TE
bicesterhotelgolfandspa.com
52 rooms / 20mins
Bignell Park - 01869 326 550
Chester ton, Nr Bicester, OX26 1UE
bignellparkhotel.co.uk
20 rooms/ 20mins
Deddington Arms - 01869 338 364 Deddington, Banbur y, OX15 0SH
deddington-arms-hotel.co.uk
27 rooms / 25mins
Premier Inn’s
-Bicester
-Silverstone
-Aylesbur y
-Milton Keynes
Jersey Arms Hotel - 01869 343 234
Middleton Stoney, Nr Bicester, OX25 4AD
jerseyarms.co.uk
20 rooms / 20mins
The Bear - 01993 811 124 Park St, Woodstock, OX20 1SZ
macdonaldhotels.co.uk
54 rooms / 35mins
Weston Manor Hotel - 01869 350 621
Malmaison Oxford - 0871 843 0350
Weston On the Green, Nr Bicester, OX25 3QL Oxford, OX1 1AY
themanorweston.com
malmaison.com
28 rooms / 22mins
95rooms / 35mins
Travelodge’s
-Buckingham
-Thame
-Wheatley
-Aylesbur y
-Silverstone
-Milton Keynes
-Oxford
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local accomadation
bed and breakfasts
Hill View Farm - 01869 277 282
Poundon, Bicester, OX27 9BB
hvfarm.co.uk
3 rooms / 2mins
Limetrees Farm - 01869 248 435
Blackthorn, Nr Bicester, OX25 1TG
limetreesfarm.co.uk
2 rooms /12mins
The Old Post Office - 01869 345 958
Ardley. Nr Bicester, OX27 7NP
theoldpostofficeardley.co.uk
9 rooms / 20mins
The Old School - 01869 277 371
Stratton Audley, Bicester, OX27 9BJ
old-school.co.uk
4 rooms / 7mins
Manor Farm - 01869 277 602
Hethe, Bicester, OX27 8ES
bandbinbicester.co.uk
2 rooms / 12mins
Westfield Cour t House - 01869 350 777
Weston on the Green, OX25 3RG
westfieldcour thouse.co.uk
2 rooms / 22mins
West Farm (B&B) - 01869 278 344
Stratton Audley, Nr Bicester, OX27 9AS
westfarmbb.co.uk
2 rooms / 7mins
Home Farm House - 01295 811 683
Charlton, Nr Banbur y, OX17 3DR
homefarmhouse.co.uk
3 rooms / 25mins
Old Toms - 01869 340 212
Steeple Aston, Nr Bicester, OX25 4SE
oldtoms.co.uk
1 room / 30mins
Manor Farm - 01869 277 212
Poundon, Nr Bicester, OX27 9BB
manorfarmpoundon.co.uk
5 rooms / 2mins
Lower Farm - 01865 358 546
Otmoor Lane, Beckley, OX3 9TD
N/A
30mins
Moat Cottage - 01869 277 322
Stratton Audley, OX27 9AS
N/A
2 rooms / 7 mins
West Field Farm Mews - 01869 349185
Steeple Aston, Nr Bicester, OX25 4SS
N/A
30mins
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local accomadation
self catering and cottages
West Farm - 01869 278 344
Stratton Audley, Nr Bicester, OX27 9AS
westfarmbb.co.uk
4 cottages / 7mins
Har vest Moon Barn - 01296 738 040
Steeple Claydon, Nr. Buckingham, MK18 2HA
har vestmoonbarn.co.uk
1 barn / 10mins
Grange Farm Estates - 01869 278 778
Godington, Bicester, OX27 9AF
grangefarmcottages.co.uk
6 cottages / 7mins
Huntsmill Farm - 01280 704 852
Shalstone, Nr Buckingham, MK18 5ND
huntsmill.com
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/apar tments / 35mins
Bladebone Cottage - 01869 394 962
Steeple Aston, Nr Bicester, OX25 4SQ
N/A
1 cottage / 30mins
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transport
Bicester Taxis
Union Cars
Scenic Route
Apollo Cars A.B.C Taxis Eco Cabs 2 Go
Future Cars Alpha Cars
Venus Cars
Aylesbury Taxis
Falcon Taxis
Taffs Cars
Jet Taxies
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Sky Taxis
Call a Cab
Ad Taxis
01869 248248
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580 000
395003
421212
423282
432323
580506
398989
Oxford Taxis
Radio Taxis
01865
001 Taxis
01865
A1 Taxis
01865
Royal Cars
01865
A2B
01865
Milton Keynes Taxis
242424
240000
248000
777333
477477
Ace Cars
01908
MK Cabs
01908
EezyCabs MK
01908
247 Taxi Line
01908
Milton Keynes Taxis 07943
555555
900900
767259
316000
832165
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
Aylesbur y Vale parkway - (London) - 30mins
Oxford (London / West countr y) - 30mins
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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 Aylesbur y. 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 earlier from either direction and head across
countr y.
from buckingham / milton keynes
On the Buckingham / Brackley ring road, follow signs to Gawcott. Continue 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.
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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
Librar y
Drawing Room
Yellow Room
Dining Room
Study
Kitchen
34.98m/2
63.6m/2
42.4m/2
63.6m/2
22.26m/2
45.9m/2
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floor plans
first floor
Young Masters Room
The Green Room
The
Dressing
Room
Private
Private
Staff Room
'Childrens'
bathroom
Blue Bathroom
WC 2
Private
The Old Studio
Green
Bathroom
The French Room
The Blue Room
WC 1
The Toile Room
China
Bathroom
Storage
Room
Bedroom
Beds
Size
Blue Room
Green Room
Dressing Room
French Room
Young Masters
Toile Room
Twin/Double
Double
Double
Double
Twin/Double
Twin/Double
3’ / 6’
6’
5’
5.5’
3’ / 6’
3’ / 6’
Children Under 12 yrs
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
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floor plans
second floor
The Old Nursery
The Red Room
Storage Room
The Romantic
Room
Utility Room
Print
Bathroom
WC3
Bedroom
Beds
Size
Romantic Room
Old Nurser y
Red Room
Double
Twin/Double
Twin/Double
5’
3’ / 6’
3’ / 6’
Children Under 12 yrs
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YES
YES
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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
Bar Area
Sitting Room 9m x 9m
Main Tent - 33m x 12m
Catering Tent 2
6m x 6m
Catering Tent 1
6m x 6m
KEY
- Electrical Points
- Fire Extinghishers
- First Aid boxes
- Light Switches
- Partition Screen
available
Entrance Tent
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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 Reception 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 additional marquee items?
We offer what is included in the price (as per
the booking form) and you can hire anything additional at your own expense, but if there is additional 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 super vised.
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 prior 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 accidents 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 confetti is not permitted.
What time must we finish by?
As Poundon House is located in a village, we request 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 florist 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 photographer prior to the wedding day?
Yes, but please be aware weekends are ver y busy
in the summer.
After we have decided to go ahead and use Poundon,
what happens next?
Do you need any other info from us in the
run up to the big day?
Can we have fireworks, Chinese lanterns, sparklers
or flares?
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 Reception.
No, we do not allow fireworks, Chinese lanterns,
sparklers or flares - this is non negotiable.
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?
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.
Yes we have plenty of car parking and
guests can come back the following day to
collect the cars.
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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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.
the flame. There will be fire extinguishers
in the marquee, but we ask ever yone 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?
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.
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.
Can we use candles in the marquee and house?
Once we have decided on a menu, can we
have a tasting at the 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
Yes, Passion For Food and Original Kitchen
will be more than happy to arrange a tasting at the house. However, if you use another catering company, we do not offer
this ser vice. Please note that a tasting is only offered 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 recycling in the correct bins.
What is the height of the Terrace Marquee?
At the edge/wall it is 2.5m high. In the ver y 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
Horses and Riding
Banzai Events
Stratton Audley
banzaievents.com
01869 278199
Wendlebur y Gate Stables
Wendlebur y
wgriding.co.uk
01869 252224
Rallying
Historic Houses and Gardens
Stowe (National Trust)
Stowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EQ
01280 817156
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
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
Claydon House (National Trust)
Middle Claydon, Nr Buckingham, MK18 2EY
01296 730349
The Ashmolean
Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2PH
01865 278002
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP
Waddesdon Manor
Bicester Rd, Aylesbur y, HP18 0JH
01296 653226
The Pitt Rivers
S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3PP
01865 270927
Buckingham Railway Centre
Quainton, Nr. Aylesbur y, HP22 4BY
01296 655720
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local restaurants
Restaurants
Shopping
Villandr y
Bicester Village , Bicester, OX26 6WD
01869 355070
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
Church Road, Great Milton, OX44 7PD
01844 278 881
The Muddy Duck
Hethe , OX27 8ES
01869 278099
Sir Char les Napier
Spr igs Holly, Chinnor OX39 4BX
01494 483011
The Red Lion
Str atton Audley, OX27 9AG
01869 277225
The Angel
Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire HP18
01844 208268
The Greyhound
Mar sh Gibbon, Nr Bicester, OX27 0HA
01869 277365
Ashmolean Dining Room
Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH
01865 553823
The Pointer
27 Church St, Brill,HP18 9RT
01844 238339
Tur l Street Kitchen
16-17 Tur l Street, OX1 3DH
01865 264 171
Bicester Village retail outlet
50 Pingle Dr, Bicester OX26 6WD
01869 366266
Car luccios
Bicester Village , Bicester OX26 6WD
01869 247651
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useful numbers
Wedding Planning and Staging
Laura Hawkins - lovelauraweddingplanning.co.uk
Inverse Events - inverseevents.com
Civil Ceremonies and Church weddings.
Aylesbur y Registrars
- aylesbur yvaledc.gov.uk 01296 382 581
Rev. David Hiscocks - 01869 277 297
Local Catholic Churches
- Holy Trinity, Heath
- Imaculate Conception, Bicester
- The Oxford Orator y, Oxford
- St. Bernadine’s, Buckingham
- SS Gregor y & Augustine, Oxford
acknowledgements
many thanks to the following photog raphers
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
contact details
web - poundonhouse.com
phone - Natalie on 07866 453 831
address - poundon house
poundon
nr. bicester
ox27 9bb
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the house - Poundon House

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