Cliveden

Type:Country House Hotel

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Taplow, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 0JF

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Cliveden House

About

Cliveden is unique. One of the world's finest luxury hotels, this grand stately home is set in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, surrounded by 376 acres of magnificent formal gardens and parkland. The chalk cliffs that give the estate its name provide visitors panoramic views over the beautiful Berkshire countryside and an idyllic bend in the River Thames. It is arguably the finest of luxury hotels near London and Heathrow Airport. From the moment you are ushered into the beautiful Great Hall with its grand fireplace, oak panelling and priceless artworks, our aim is to ensure you feel like a treasured, personal guest. You'll be treated to the very highest standards of quality, with excellence in every detail. Where else can you be surrounded by such extraordinary extravagance and remarkable refinement, but at the same time feel so welcomed and at ease?

Indulge in delicious treats this summer at Cliveden House

Cliveden House is now officially open for lunch, afternoon tea and al fresco picnics, for both residents and non-residents alike.

Executive Head Chef, Christopher Hannon, along with his talented brigade of chefs, have created culinary experiences to match the occasion, from chilled-out Champagne picnics in the grounds of this remarkable estate, delicious laid-back lunches in the relaxed setting of the Astor Grill, and afternoon tea in the elegant surroundings of Cliveden Dining Room, with its stunning views over the Parterre and glimpses of the River Thames beyond. For those who would like to venture out on the water this summer, private river cruises can also be arranged, complete with a Cliveden picnic hamper.

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Accommodation at Cliveden House

An invitation to stay at Cliveden was seldom refused in Lady Astor's day - not least because the bedrooms were so luxuriously appointed and the staff so attentive. The standards she set over 100 years ago are still rigorously maintained today. You can be certain of a beautifully restored room filled with exquisite furnishings and priceless antiques. Luxury accommodation in or near London does not come any better than this. Each room is named after a prominent guest or figure from Cliveden's past and furnished accordingly. It's an experience so unforgettable that our many guests, who return time and again, comment on the friendliness and professionalism of our staff.

Cancellation policy: 48 Hours Prior to Arrival

Spring Cottage

Spring Cottage started life as the Countess of Orkney’s summerhouse in 1813. This three-bedroom traditional cottage is located amid the wooded grounds of Cliveden, on the banks of the River Thames. Well suited for any occasion from a romantic getaway to a family holiday, Spring Cottage features 2 spacious King bedrooms, one has its own bathroom, while the other shares a bathroom with the third bedroom, typically set with Twin Beds. The living room has an open fireplace. The cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, and with the option of hiring in a private chef. Since it is located on the Estate and managed by the hotel, guests can avail of the world-famous gardens, spa, pool, and other exceptional facilities available at Cliveden House.

Fine dining at Cliveden House

Cliveden has a long tradition of fine food and warm hospitality. George Bernard Shaw enjoyed many a fine meal here as a guest of Lord and Lady Astor and would be equally enamoured by the first class cuisine offered at Cliveden today in The Cliveden Dining Room. At Cliveden the cuisine, the wine, the service and the ambience all amaze in equal measure. No matter which restaurant you choose you will find courteous and attentive service, excellent food and palate-tingling wines, delivered in the most beautiful surroundings.

Or visit the Astor Grill, located in the charming old stable block, which once housed Lord Astor’s most prized fillies. Adopting an equestrian theme in its décor, The Astor Grill is full of character offering a simple and informal approach to dining at Cliveden. The all-day menu is overseen by Executive Head Chef Christopher Hannon and it focusses on a mixture of classic American and British dishes, many reminiscent of Cliveden’s diverse owners and residents.

At Cliveden the cuisine, the wine, the service and the ambience all amaze in equal measure. No matter which restaurant you choose you will find courteous and attentive service, excellent food and palate-tingling wines, delivered in the most beautiful surroundings.

The Cliveden Spa

Hidden in the beautiful garden setting, guests experience a tranquil oasis offering a real sense of wellbeing and relaxation.

Combining quintessentially British treatments and unique residencies such as OTO, and OSKIA whose treatments are designed to complement and accentuate their multiaward-winning nutritional skincare range, the Cliveden Spa creates a rejuvenating environment of unparalleled luxury in a setting that is rich in heritage. The holistic nature of the spa extends beyond treatments to the retail products and the Spa Kitchen, all of which meet the same exceptional standards of service, hospitality and attention to detail.

The centrepiece of the spa is the ‘listed’ outdoor swimming pool, beside which the now infamous Christine Keeler first met John Profumo. However, the spa itself is the epitome of modern luxury, from the cutting edge gym, complete with the latest Technogym equipment, free weights and stretch area, to the indoor heated pool, infrared sauna, aromatherapy steam room, indoor Jacuzzi, outdoor hot tubs, seven treatment rooms, a manicure, pedicure and hair dressing studio. For the hungry, yet health conscious, The Spa Kitchen with views over the walled garden and the option of ‘al fresco’ dining has an all-day salad and juice menu. Another welcome addition is a cleverly concealed glazed walkway, which brings hotel guests directly into the sanctuary of the spa without having to venture outside, except to dip their top into that famous outdoor pool! On site there is also indoor and outdoor tennis courts. The spa studio offers luxury manicure and pedicure treatments, enhanced with a nod to our noble and unique heritage, by our own signature range of nail polishes with names and colours selected to reflect moments in our history, including ‘1666’, ‘Scandal’ ‘Intrigue’ and ‘Astor'.

Guests have included every British monarch since George I as well as Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill, Harold Macmillan, President Roosevelt, George Bernard Shaw, John Profumo and Christine Keeler, and many other well-known names from the past and present. Cliveden is, at heart, a charming country house hotel where you can come away to escape, relax and be indulged at every opportunity.

We look forward to welcoming you to the house.

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Arrival Date:
Wed , 22nd Mar 2023
Departure Date:
Thur , 23rd Mar 2023
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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
41
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Classic Double Roomsfrom £595.00 to £715.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Club Roomsfrom £495.00 to £615.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Deluxe Double Roomsfrom £715.00 to £835.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Deluxe Suitesfrom £1,145.00 to £1,400.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Junior Suitesfrom £915.00 to £1,035.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Lady Astorfrom £1,920.00 to £2,145.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Mansion Deluxe Roomfrom £815.00 to £935.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Mansion Deluxe Suitesfrom £1,245.00 to £1,500.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Parterre Suitesfrom £1,720.00 to £1,945.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Spring Cottagefrom £2,300.00 to £4,050.00 per room per night (breakfast included)

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Events

Saturday, 30th September 2023 - Sunday, 1st October 2023

Cliveden Literary Festival: Natalie Livingstone & Hannah Rothschild in Cliveden's Great HallCliveden Literary FestivalEstablished in 2017, the Festival has featured a stellar international cast of novelists, historians, screenwriters, film directors, actors, spies, generals and politicians. Sitting regally amid 400 acres of greenery, gardens trailing down to the River Thames, it is easy to see why Cliveden has…
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Bedrooms - Select few are ground floor
  • Accessible Lift - Main Mansion only
  • Disabled Parking
  • Lift
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Wheelchair user accessible - Parts of the house

Catering

  • Banqueting
  • Bar
  • Cater for vegetarians
  • Meals served all day
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch
  • Special diets catered for

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Children's play area - On National Trust grounds
  • Children's videos/DVDs available
  • Cot
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome
  • Food/bottle warming available
  • Highchair

Establishment Features

  • 24 hr return laundry service
  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
  • Central heating throughout
  • Children aged 5+yrs welcome
  • Conference facilities
  • Event venue
  • Garden/patio for guests' use
  • Interconnecting Rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • LGBT Friendly
  • Licensed for civil marriages
  • Night porter
  • Open Christmas
  • Open Fire
  • Open New Year
  • Pets accepted
  • Pre-school children welcome (0-4yrs)
  • Real log/coal fires - Not all the rooms - in public rooms
  • Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - All European Languages
  • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
  • Wireless Internet Access

Leisure Facilities

  • Arrangements for riding/pony trekking
  • Bar
  • Fishing
  • Games room - Snooker room.
  • Golf Course close by
  • Gym
  • Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities
  • Indoor pool
  • Other sporting facilities - Walking and jogging trails through National Trust grounds. Squash court. Croquet lawn.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna - Steam Room; Canadian hot tubs.
  • Tennis court - Indoor and outdoor courts.

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Coach parking
  • Free parking
  • On site parking
  • Railway station within 5 miles

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Country house
  • Film or TV location
  • In countryside
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Room / Unit Features

  • Air conditioning some rooms
  • All rooms non-smoking
  • Baths some rooms
  • Broadband
  • CD Player in all bedrooms
  • Colour television in all bedrooms
  • DVD Player in all bedrooms
  • Four poster beds available
  • Ground floor bedrooms available
  • Hairdryer in all bedrooms
  • Internet access all rooms
  • King sized bed some rooms
  • Mini bar some rooms
  • Modem point in all bedrooms
  • Queen sized beds some rooms
  • Radio in all bedrooms
  • River view some rooms
  • Showers all rooms
  • Telephone in all bedrooms

Specialist Features

  • Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
  • Marketed as gay friendly
  • Short breaks available

Travel & Trade

  • Commission/net rates apply
  • Group discounts available
  • Wi-fi available

Special Offers

  • Cliveden gift vouchers

    Peruse a range of vouchers including accommodation offers (such as Bed and Breakfast Escape and Weekend Escape to Spring Cottage), spa offers (including Signature Spa day, OSKIA Spa Day and Bespoke Flotation Treatment) and dining offers (including afternoon tea and seven-course tasting dinner).  Monetary vouchers also available.

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  • Spring Cottage Escape: Book 7 nights for the price of 5

    Retrace the scandalous steps of Cliveden's past, make up for lost time with friends and family and settle into your private, luxurious cottage for up to 7 nights. Enjoy seclusion and escapism on the banks of the River Thames and become the protagonist of your very own scandal at Cliveden House. Enjoy 2 extra nights with our compliments and revel in the beautiful setting on the famous Spring Cottage.

    Your stay includes:

    • Overnight accommodation in the 3 bedroom cottage
    • Access to the 376 acre National Trust estate
    • Use of the spa and leisure facilities

    Sunday to Thursday, weekend rates are available at a supplement. The seven for five offer is based on our published prices only. Valid on new reservations only. Does not apply to groups or functions. Not available on any other packages or offers. Subject to availability. Please note this offer is not available throughout August. 

    A National Trust admission fee of £18 per person will be added to your bill (excluding National Trust members, with valid membership cards).

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  • Kids stay free in the school holidays

    During school holidays children up to the age of 16 years stay with our compliments when sharing their parent's room.

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  • Great Royal Gardens Afternoon Tea

    With Cliveden’s illustrious royal history of entertaining every British monarch since King George I, it’s fitting that we’ve created a moment in our culinary journey to celebrate the accession to the British throne of King Charles III.

    In this regal year, when we will celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III, Cliveden House is delighted to introduce a delicious new afternoon tea menu with sweet delights inspired by flowers that grow in the King's Royal Gardens and savoury treats that use the finest products from Sandringham’s farm, part of the much-loved country retreat of the British Royal Family, which has been the private home to British Monarchs since 1862.

    Find out more here.

     

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  • Coronation Brunch

    5th and 6th May 2023, 0830 to 1200.

    Cliveden will celebrate in their own inimitable style with a gloriously convivial brunch in the equestrian-themed The Astor Grill.

    Opt for their Tea-Total Bottomless Brunch, accompanied with your choice of tea, or if you prefer, raise a toast to the new King with limited edition royal cocktails.

    View menu and book here.

    Coronation Offers - redeem this special offer between 05/05/2023 and 06/05/2023

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  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
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Recent Reviews:

  • AnnaQ20132013
    Cheltenham, United Kingdom
    Champagne Afternoon Tea
    5 of 5 stars
    Sunday, 5th March 2023
    My friend and I enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea in beautiful surroundings with a stunning view. The staff really made the experience special - so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended and I... Read full review
  • Christine K
    Tea at Cliveden
    5 of 5 stars
    Monday, 6th March 2023
    Had a lovely afternoon tea at Cliveden to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with the family, the staff were friendly and attentive, was asked if we wanted more sandwiches and cakes, so there was... Read full review
  • jill r
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect .
    5 of 5 stars
    Sunday, 19th March 2023
    Magnificent stay from the moment we arrived to the moment we left . Everything was perfect except for realising that the valet parking of my old car was a highly embarrassing experience 😂 Thank you... Read full review

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Gradings

  • 5 AA Red Stars
5 AA Red Stars

Awards

  • Group Establishments -Part of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Concierge Service Part of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Concierge Service 2022
  • Regional and Miscellaneous -WTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Opening Times

Open Christmas
Open New Year
open (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

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