Maidenhead

Cliveden House

Name: Cliveden House
Address: Cliveden Estate, Maidenhead, SL6 0JF, GB

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Behind its stately facade, Cliveden House hides a checkered past. Built 350 years ago for the Duke of Buckingham’s mistress and backdrop for the scandalous Profumo affair, this sprawling 48-room estate – set upon 376 National Trust-designated acres – has fostered the illustrious and the illicit. It cultivates a cultured stay with antique furnishings, period artworks, four-poster beds, and fireplaces; the meticulously tended grounds include a maze and the celebrated parterre. Take a walk through the woodlands or a dip in the pool before dining in the Cliveden Dining Room, or for a more informal experience, try The Astor Grill.

Cliveden Estate, SL6 0JF Maidenhead, United Kingdom

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About Cliveden House

Insider tip

Take a private Thames River cruise on Cliveden’s 100-year-old riverboat with a picnic lunch; or join others for Champagne at sunset. –Linda Terrill Atlanta, Georgia

In the hotel’s own words

Cliveden is unique...No one could resist an invitation to Cliveden; From Churchill to Chaplin, Lawrence to Lennon. Fortunes have been made, plots hatched. History changed...

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Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
$100 hotel credit per stay
Additional $100 credit on stays of 3+ nights
Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

9 room types, as described by the hotel.

Rooms

Size

1Club Rooms

View: Courtyard

264 ft²

2Classic Rooms

Venue: 1st Floor · Spacious double rooms with many period features. All rooms are individually styled and reflect the wonderful history of the House.

View: Courtyard

344–377 ft²

3Deluxe Double Rooms

Venue: 1-2 Floors · Spacious double rooms with king size or twin beds, all with their own fireplace, adding character and style to the room. In addition each room has a comfortable seating area and en-suite period bathroom.

View: Grand Drive or Grounds

Members only

4Junior Suites

Venue: 1-2 Floors · The Junior Suites have a king size handmade Cliveden bed with lounge area and en-suite bathroom.

View: Grounds

Members only

Suites

Size

5Deluxe Suites

Venue: 1-2 FloorsViews: Grounds · Luxurious and generously proportioned, Deluxe Suites have high ceilings, are decorated with antiques and original works of art and offer very spacious lounge areas.

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6Inchiquin - 2 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

Venue: 1st Floor · Luxurious and generously proportioned, The Inchiquin Suite has high ceilings and is decorated with antiques and original works of art. · Located on the first/top floor of the East Wing, overlooking the Grand Drive, Fountain of Love and the gardens.

View: Grand Drive

Members only

7The Prince of Wales Suite

Venue: 2nd Floor · The Prince of Wales Suite is one of our two Parterre Suites. Offering grand and unique accommodation it is luxurious and generously proportioned.

View: Parterre

Members only

8Lady Astor Suite

Venue: 1st Floor · The Lady Astor Suite is one of our Parterre Suites and is luxurious and generously proportioned with great views and a large private terrace. The Lady Astor Suite has high ceilings, is decorated with antiques and original works of art and is very spacious.

View: Parterre

Members only

Villas

Size

9Spring Cottage: Romantic Hideaway

View: River Thames

Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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