poundon HOUSE hotel
BICESTER, oxfordshire
‘POUNDON HOUSE hotel IS A FAMILY HISTORIC HOME MADE FOR HOSTINg’
VERITY WOOLF, FOUNDER
Commercial Project
3,592 SQFT / 333 SQM
The interior scheme for this Edwardian country house hotel explores the passage of time by conserving the old and blending in the new. The interiors of this commercial project were designed by exploring the history of the country house and seamlessly integrating the families’ furniture and art collection. The Edwardian country house has retained its authentic family feel whilst being a fantastic boutique hotel.
Celebrating Edwardian Architecture and Period Interior Design
The commercial project for Poundon House Hotel began with a respect for the Edwardian property – valuing the poise, proportion, and craftsmanship of the period architectural style. The hotels Edwardian architectural features, from its high ceilings to its sweeping staircases and sash windows, were carefully surveyed and restored. WOOLF’s task was to bring renewed vitality to this historic property, integrating contemporary functionality without diluting the character that defines the country house hotel. The design narrative reveals a seamless dialogue between old and new: restored period detailing sits alongside understated contemporary insertions, creating a boutique hotel that honours its history and yet projects modern comforts.
Individuality Inspired by Edwardian Style and Family History
Internally, the interiors of Poundon House Hotel reflect a restrained yet sumptuous approach to country house hospitality. WOOLF’s interior design team established a design scheme along with the clients that was inspired by the surrounding Oxfordshire landscape, the Edwardian character of the property and exploring the family’s passage of time at this English county house. Each room, whether grand or intimate, is uniquely tailored - richly layered materials and curated artworks sit gracefully within the boutique hotel, ensuring cohesion between form and narrative. The atmosphere throughout the luxury Edwardian hotel evokes heritage, sophistication and comfort.
A Boutique Hotel Blending Old and New Traditions
WOOLF approached the spatial flow at Poundon House Hotel as a journey, one that begins with the welcoming calm and progresses through elegantly interconnected living rooms, dining spaces, and bedrooms. Each area was designed to cater to the refined expectations of the guests, whilst creating a warm welcoming environment. Subtle modernity is embedded into the hotels interior design - integrated lighting that enhances mood, unobtrusive technology that supports comfort and modern-day life, and layouts that balance privacy with sociability. The design intent is to celebrate the romance of the Edwardian country house hotel while ensuring modern functionality.
Defining Country Hotel Elegance
Poundon House Hotel showcases WOOLF’s historic expertise, and where the interior design team translated historical integrity into modern hospitality excellence. Located in the heart of Oxfordshire, this commercial interior design project demonstrates that a period property can evolve without compromise, retaining its authenticity while offering the sophistication demanded by today’s luxury market. For clients seeking inspiration for their own country house hotel, Poundon House Hotel represents an impeccable balance of heritage, comfort, and luxury design.
