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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 22
directions to poundon 23
floor plans 24
contact details 28
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 £7000 for 150 guests. It is
then £20 per head for all additional guests from
150 - 300 and then £15 per head from 300 -
350.
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 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
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, or you can hire the bar space. 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 150 Guests - £7000
£20 a guest thereafter up to 250
£15 a guest from 250 -350
Extras by arrangement (inc. VAT)
Marquee Kitchen Hire - £300
External Caterers inc. Kitchen Hire - £800
PA Hire for Speeches - £45
Bedrooms - £150 per room per night
Pay Bar / Bar Facilites - £150
Additional days / over time - £POA
Por tering- / Event turn around - £POA
weddings at poundon
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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 either 1 or 2 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 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 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 / twin
the upstairs
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the upstairs the lonsdale, toile and dressing room
the toile room - double / twin
the blue room - double / twinthe lonsdale room - 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.
Here at Poundon House we have a civil licence
and can host ceremonies and blessing for up to
300 guests, while the Reception Marquee seats
up to 300 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 civil 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
The Yellow Room, Dining Room and Reception
Marquee all hold licences for civil ceremonies.
With the Terrace Marquee available during the
summer months (May till end of September) for
larger wedding par ties, we can seat up to 250
guests at the house for a outdoor ceremony with
fantastic views across the countr yside.
The Reception Marquee is also licensed if you
require it. Using this space for a ceremony means
that we can seat 300. This variety of options for
the size and location of your civil ceremony means
that here at Poundon House, we can create just
the day that you wish for.
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weddings at poundon blessings
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.
With the Terrace Marquee available from April
till October for blessings we can seat up to 200
guests for a ceremony with a mandap, with an
additional 50 in the Yellow room. The Reception
Marquee is also a great location for a blessing
ceremony and that allows the number of guests
to be up to 300 if required.
The gardens are another ver y popular choice for
ceremonies to be held in and there are a number
of different locations that can be used.
Please note that if you are planning on having a
Civil Ceremony and a Blessing, the Civil Ceremony
must be conducted prior to any other Blessing.
“We real ly did have the most wonderful day of
our l ives and getting marr ied at Poundon House
was instrumental in this . It real ly was perfect and
thank you for shar ing Poundon with us”
katy and sam
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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 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 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 300 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 a few 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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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
The Lonsdale Room
The Blue Room
Blue Bathroom
Fern Bathroom
The French Room
Private The Old Studio
The Toile Room
China Bathroom
WC 2
WC 1
Storage Room
'Childrens' bathroom
Private Staff Room 1
floor plans first floor
Bedroom Beds Size Children Under 12 yrs
Blue Room Twin/Double 3’ / 6’ NO
Green Room Twin/Double 3’ / 6’ NO
Dressing Room Double 5’ YES
French Room Double 5.5’ YES
Lonsdale Room Twin/Double 3’ / 6’ YES
Toile Room Twin/Double/Triple 3’ / 6’ YES
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The Red Room The Old Nursery
The Romantic Room
WC3
Utility Room
Private Staff Room 2
Print Bathroom
floor plans second floor
Bedroom Beds Size Children Under 12 yrs
Romantic Room Double 5’ YES
Old Nursery Twin/Double/Triple 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 - 300 guests
Ceremony - 300 guests
Mains Electrics and Water
Purpose built loos
Carpet on wooden floor
Heating provided
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Poundon House
web - poundonhouse.com
email - [email protected]
phone - 01869 713 412
mobile - 07866 453 831
address - poundon house
poundon
nr. bicester
ox27 9bb
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contact details
Church and Civil Ceremonies
Rev. David Hiscocks - 01869 277 297
Buckinghamshire Registration Service | buckscc.gov.uk
01296 382581 | [email protected]