The Tudor era saw the beginning of impressive country houses built throughout the 16th century. The Tudor period ran through the reign of Henry VII, Henry VIII, and Elizabeth I (Tudor). It began with the end of the war of the roses and ended with the death of Elizabeth and the coming to power of King James I, a Stewart, a Scott, and a Roman Catholic who defied the church and had the Bible written in English. These houses were showplaces for expensive art collection and family portraits. These houses are located on vast country estates surrounded by spectacular gardens. The gardens alone can make a visit to these country houses rewarding.
Deciding upon a wedding venue used to be relatively easy when weddings happened in church. Now the options are unlimited. By getting married at the Grange County House or The Cavendish, one great advantage is having your wedding and reception at the same location. This is advantageous to everyone in the wedding party and your guests because no one needs to travel. Each house is equipped with catering facilities to meet all your culinary needs with exquisitely decorated tables for dining. There is also enough room available for dancing after the reception.
We have a catering advisor who will help you select the perfect menu for your day. Our selections are extensive and for those with special dietary needs we are prepared to meet those needs as well. We can provide anything from a self-serve buffet to formal dining in our large dining hall with linen tablecloths and elegant place settings. For a cocktail hour prior to your meal, we can prepare appetizers or snacks of you are choosing.
Dining rooms are available for fine or casual dining and each has a meeting room and conference hall, making both country houses readily available for any venue, or civil service. They are fully stocked and comfortable for times after a meeting or cocktail hour. Do not forget high tea, culinary staff can provide the proper service of this traditional afternoon break. These houses are great for a family get together, class reunion, and introductory meetings for new associates, where confidentiality is necessary, any formal or casual business meetings. We specialize in weddings and reception assuring an exceptional day with memories to last a lifetime.
The Cavendish House is a spectacular mock Tudor country house. The Cavendish house is centrally located in Eastcote surrounded by spectacular rose gardens and nearby parkland. The rose gardens are the perfect setting for a romantic interlude. A plethora of elegantly decorated rooms is at your disposal. Any one of these rooms will provide the necessaries for your specific function. The wedding reception venue can accommodate up to two hundred and fifty people.
The Grange Country House constructed during the 14th century is the oldest house of its kind in Northwood. The Grange House is nestled among mature gardens that lend romance and charm to any occasion. The Grange House is in charming Middlesex and is readily assessable to surrounding communities.
If you are looking for something unique, The Grange House has an impressive marquee available for outdoor venues, weddings, or receptions. The marquee is breathtaking with its French windows, a fully carpeted raised floor, and silk Champagne walls. With the help of a wedding coordinator, you can easily pick out the right color theme for the marquee. It is available with awesome adjustable lighting ranging from a soft romantic atmosphere to a bright festive tone. This facility will accommodate up to two hundred people.
You will receive a full itinerary of your day detailing any special requests. This itinerary is your guarantee that our staff exceeds your expectations, because we at Lido Catering guarantee our services. This is to be expected from an organization as respected as Lido Catering Company with their one hundred plus years of experience. Cavendish House and Grange House fall under this company’s corporate umbrella.
The Grange or Cavendish Houses are available to rent hourly, for half a day or for the full day. Extended hours are also available upon request. The cost for this service varies depending on the number of staff needed for the function. Privacy is a big plus when renting the Grange or Cavendish Houses because you are renting the house in its entirety. You will have no interruptions by outsiders. The only individuals on the premises will be your guests and the staff. Should overnight accommodations be needed our staff can make the necessary arrangements with local hotels.
Children in attendance eat for half price; or for a small additional fee can be entertained in a separate room with their own tea party or other pre-arranged program.
Both country houses are within a reasonable distance of surrounding countryside, with adequate parking available to meet the needs of your guests. Either house is the perfect setting for weddings, parties and for meeting room and conference room hire. If you have never been to The Grange or Cavendish House please call the office and arrange a visit, then you too will see why either house would be the perfect setting for your special day.
Once firstfound, The Grange and The Cavendish, will never be forgotton.
