Gosford House, Octagon Room

Cancellation policy

Cancellations will only be considered if received in writing or by email. The cancellation fees are as set out below: • From eight months before, the whole deposit will be retained. • 8 months to one month prior, 70% of the venue fee will be retained. • Under one month prior, the full venue hire will be retained. • Under 20 days, 75% of total fees will be invoiced. • Less than 15 days, 100% of total fees will be retained.

Other rules

1. Use of event management companies If any part of the booking involves an event management company or wedding planner we would request confirmation of their public liability insurance. All external contractors not booked by us should also provide a copy of their public liability cover, this includes bands and entertainers, catering equipment hire etc. In the case of external caterers, copies of all health and safety, food and hygiene certificates and public liability cover should also be provided. Site visits prior to the wedding are limited to 3 and subject to availability. For any additional visits, a charge will apply. 2. Use of "special effects" Please note that no confetti, glitter, party poppers or decorative beads of any type should be used within the house or exterior parts of the building. Biodegradable confetti, rice and flower petals can be used for “confetti throws”. No ‘special effects’ involving the use of dry ice, aerosol sprays, smoke or pyrotechnics of any kind are permitted within the house. No real petals to be used in the marble hall as they are a slipping risk and may cause staining to the stone. Silk petals allowed. 3. Fixings to walls, floors and ceilings No materials or decorations are to be affixed in any way whatsoever to walls, floors or ceilings without prior consent. Temporary electrical wiring must not be affixed to skirtings or polished floors by tape or other means that might leave damaging marks after removal.