CREATE YOUR MOMENT in HISTORY 350 YEARS of HERITAGE
When a house is as beautiful as this it’s only right that it has been at the centre of so many moments in history. With distinguished guests from Queen Victoria to Winston Churchill, including owners as characterful as Nancy Astor and from duels to political scandal, Cliveden’s history is drenched in glamour, intrigue and drama.
Standing proud in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, just 40 minutes from central London, overlooking the River Thames and surrounded by 376 acres of National Trust gardens, Cliveden is as spectacular as it is distinguished.
JOIN the PARTY
Cliveden was designed to host and entertain the world’s most distinguished people, which is why it is so at ease with glamour and elegance today.
Whether it’s a pre-dinner cocktail in the bar, a candle-lit dinner in the French Dining Room or a black-tie ball in the Great Hall, we want our guests to enjoy a sense of what and who have gone before. You’ll find that the house is punctuated by all the eccentric quirks and idiosyncrasies you’d expect from the special place where everyone, from heads of state through to the most famous film stars have partied.
The Library Bar The Library Bar
The Library Bar A sense of historical significance permeates all of Cliveden but the French Dining Room stands out even within this house. During a visit to Château d’Asnières, William Waldorf Astor realised the dimensions of the dining room matched those of the dining room at Cliveden. He was so taken with the style, he bought the entire room on the spot including panelling and side tables and had them crafted into his very own dining room.
The French Dining Room
André Garrett joined Cliveden from one of the most celebrated restaurants in Mayfair, bringing his own signature style and flair to the house. His fine cuisine can be sampled in his restaurant, The André Garrett Restaurant which takes centre stage in the main house. The André Garrett Restaurant Once used to house Lord Astor’s most prized fillies, the stable block has been converted to The Astor Grill. Offering a simple and informal approach to dining at Cliveden, The
The Astor Grill Astor Grill is full of character and subtly picks up on the equine heritage of the building. The Great Hall
The Belmont, one of Cliveden’s flotilla of vintage launches
BEYOND our HOUSE
Like all the best house parties, Cliveden’s entertainment doesn’t stop when you go outside. Cruise on the River Thames, swim in the world-famous outdoor pool where John Profumo first saw Christine Keeler, or spend the afternoon relaxing in the spa.
Just 40 minutes from central London and 25 minutes from Heathrow Airport, Cliveden is the perfect country retreat. Find hidden gems in the gardens, explore local towns like Windsor and Henley and be charmed, as much by the enchanting surroundings of the house as by the house itself. The Terrace which commands breath-taking views over the gardens and beyond Left: The view of Cliveden House from the River Thames Below: Spring Cottage seen from the River Thames
For a totally private stay, discover Spring Cottage. This beautiful three-bedroom home on the banks of the River Thames offers our most private accommodation. Originally built in 1857, the cottage was frequented by Queen Victoria where she would arrive by boat from Windsor Castle to take tea at Cliveden with her great friend, the Duchess of Sutherland, former châtelaine of the house. Today the cottage hosts groups of families and friends, or those seeking total peace and privacy. The Lady Astor Suite
STAY in SPLENDOUR
The rooms and suites at Cliveden have each been named after a prominent guest from Cliveden’s history and have all been restored to their full glory, with beautiful craftsmanship, stunning interiors and all the comforts and luxury that befits a house like this.
Every room has its own character. There is no corporate formality here; no simple one-scheme suits all. Instead careful consideration has gone into every detail with many of the fabrics, carpets and pieces of furniture designed specifically for Cliveden. Vast fireplaces still exist in the main rooms and you’ll also find a set of the original service bells. Below: The Buckingham Suite Left: The Sutherland Suite
As testament to the heritage that has gone before, the Sutherland Suite contains the original bed and dressing table that belonged to the Duchess of Sutherland who lived at Cliveden from 1849 – 1868. The Shrewsbury Suite Right: The Queen Charlotte Suite Below: The Shrewsbury Suite The Lady Astor Suite Left: The Lord Astor Suite Luton A1(M)
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Cliveden is London’s country retreat, just 40 minutes away from the centre of town and 25 minutes from Heathrow Airport.
Our HOUSE
• 5 red star hotel with 47 individually designed rooms and suites
• Set in 376 acres of beautiful National Trust gardens
• Situated on the edge of the River Thames
• 3 AA rosette award winning restaurant – André Garrett at Cliveden
• Relaxed dining in The Astor Grill
• Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
• Treatment rooms
• Indoor and outdoor tennis courts
• Fully equipped fitness suite
• River cruises aboard Cliveden’s vintage launches
• Spring Cottage - a private 3 bedroom cottage set on the bank of the River Thames
• Conference facilities for up to 50 delegates
• Private parties for up to 200 guests
• The perfect venue for exclusive use 350 YEARS of HISTORY
1961
Bill Astor installs the outdoor swimming 1820 pool where Christine Keeler and John Profumo meet thus igniting the biggest 1666 scandal in British 1849 political history
1666 The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland move in to Cliveden. The building suffers a 1908 2012 Cliveden is built by the Duke of Buckingham devastating fire which destroys the main house. Queen Victoria sees the smoke from The Wind in the Willows written on Cliveden A new chapter begins... Cliveden House becomes the to entertain his mistress, The Countess of Windsor Castle and despatches fire engines from Windsor to help to fight the fire. Reach and legend has it that sister hotel of Chewton Glen in Hampshire, another Shrewsbury Charles Barry is commissioned to rebuild the mansion (the same architect as the Toad Hall is inspired by Cliveden famously iconic English country house hotel Houses of Parliament and Highclere Castle also known as Downton Abbey)
1737 1893 1919 1985 2013
Frederick Prince of Wales leases Cliveden William Waldorf Astor purchases Nancy Astor becomes the first woman Cliveden House becomes a hotel Complete restoration project Cliveden for $1.25 million to take up a seat in the Houses of gets underway Parliament on the main house
1740 1868 1914 1932 2016
The first ever performance of Rule The Duke of Westminster becomes the A hospital is built on Cliveden’s President Roosevelt visits The Mistresses of Britannia is played in Cliveden’s new owner of Cliveden Polo Field for the Canadian Cliveden. Many famous Cliveden: Three Centuries Amphitheatre WWI wounded people visited the house of Scandal, Power and Intrigue in the post war years in an English Stately Home is including Charlie Chaplin written and George-Bernard Shaw 1960 by Natalie Livingstone 1668 1915
The Earl of Shrewsbury challenges the Duke of Winston Churchill visits and Buckingham to a duel and loses his life later the same year the King and Queen pay an official visit 1965
The Beatles film part of ‘Help’ the movie at Cliveden
1906
Waldorf Astor is given Cliveden by his father, William Waldorf Astor. That same 1854 year, William gives Waldorf’s wife Nancy a magnificent tiara containing the famous Queen Victoria arrives at Cliveden Sancy diamond which is 55 carats and is for the first of eight visits 1730 now kept in the Louvre in Paris 1920
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