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Cliveden House - an Iconic Luxury Hotel

Taplow , Cliveden (Show on Map)

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Info Beautiful property surrounded by amazing National Trust Gardens located in the countryside of Cliveden. The property is a gorgeous Edwardian mansion which was restored in 2015, a combination of luxury, elegance and stunning panoramic views. Award-winning restaurant available on site.

Summary of reviewsCliveden House is an iconic luxury hotel located in stunning surroundings with picturesque gardens and woodland. While some rooms overlook the car park, the hotel is generally appreciated for its beauty and tranquility, making it a great choice for a quiet and peaceful stay. Breakfast and dinner receive mixed reviews with some guests finding the food delicious and others underwhelmed by the menu options. The rooms are grand and luxurious with comfortable beds and antique furniture, although some guests noted issues with air conditioning and bathrooms needing TLC. The staff are warm and welcoming with exceptional attention to service, although a few guests found some staff members grumpy or unhelpful. The spa is a remarkable experience with excellent facilities and divine treatments. Cliveden House is perfect for any special occasion or event with excellent service and facilities, although some guests found the drinks a little expensive. The hotel exudes historical importance and grandeur, making for an unforgettable stay. Overall, Cliveden House is a luxurious and elegant hotel that delivers on all aspects of comfort and excellence.
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Room Types

Club Double Room Individually styled rooms, featuring handmade queen-size beds and en-suite period bathrooms. Luxury toiletries, fluffy bathrobes and slippers are included. Some of the rooms offer garden views.

Classic Double Room Spacious double rooms furnished with a comfortable seating area and en-suite period bathrooms. Luxury toiletries, fluffy bathrobes and slippers are included. Some of the rooms offer garden views.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room Spacious double rooms with king size bed, a comfortable seating area and an en suite period bathroom. Luxury toiletries, fluffy bathrobes and slippers are included. Some of the rooms offer garden views.

Junior Suite These suites have high ceilings and feature a king-size, handmade Cliveden bed. Most suites feature a seating area.

Deluxe Suite These luxury suites have a lounge area, offering views of the estate. Some suites look onto the 19th-century Parterre garden.

Inchiquin Two-Bedroom Suite This suite features traditional design with fine European fabrics and antique furnishings.

Lady Astor Suite This suite features a fireplace, iPod dock and a TV with a DVD player. Offering great views and a large private terrace, this suite has high ceilings and is decorated with antiques and original works of art.

Prince Of Wales Suite This suite features a seating area, TV with a DVD player and bathrobes. This luxury suite has high ceilings and is decorated with antiques and original works of art. It has a very spacious lounge area and views over the iconic nineteenth-century parterre garden.

Spring Cottage This 3-bedroom cottage is set on the banks of the River Thames and was built as a summerhouse and tea room for the Countess of Orkney in 1813.

Mansion House Deluxe Room Guests will have a special experience as this double room features a fireplace. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Mansion House Deluxe Suite The fireplace is a top feature of this suite. The spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. The suite features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Club Room with Hot Tub The hot tub is the standout feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Boasting a balcony with pool views, this double room also features a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Classic Room with Hot Tub Guests will have a special experience as the double room features a hot tub. The spacious double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Double with Hot Tub Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a hot tub. The spacious double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Guest Reviews

8.6

Very Good

Location

Cliveden House is an iconic luxury hotel in a stunning location, surrounded by picturesque gardens and woodland. The grounds are a gem of the English countryside and offer beautiful views over the iconic garden and Thames. Guests have praised the hotel's perfect quiet retreat outside London with a wonderful location that is both excellent and simply stunning. It's a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy the lovely gardens and scenery. However, it's worth noting that some rooms overlook the car park rather than the beautiful grounds. On the whole, visitors appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the park national, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful stay.

Breakfast

Guests at Cliveden House have varying opinions about breakfast at the hotel with some describing it as delicious, super with great choices of both cooked and cold buffet items and excellent. The cooked breakfast is particularly praised for its deliciousness and good quality ingredients. For others, the breakfast buffet is a little spartan and the food lacks the 'wow' effect with cheap bread and pastries. Furthermore, some guests find that the fruit bowls are not refilled regularly and there is a poor collection of cheese and bread. A few reviewers find breakfast just ok or below average with one even stating that it was a poor experience altogether. Despite this, others say that breakfast and the evening meal were great and locally sourced ingredients were exquisite. As for the afternoon tea, it seems to get mixed reviews.

Dinner

Dining at Cliveden House is a mixed bag, based on guest reviews. While the overall quality of the restaurants appears to be good, comments suggest that some guests have been left underwhelmed by the menu options with one reviewer describing it as "boring". The Astro Grill and The Dining Room both receive praise for their food with the beef wellington for two proving a standout dish. However, there are mixed feelings about the price with some guests feeling that the food didn't warrant the expense. Overall, it seems that while the dinner and breakfast are enjoyable, those hoping for something exceptional may be disappointed.

Rooms

Cliveden House is an iconic luxury hotel with a history and staff that are great. The property is absolutely stunning with beautiful antique furniture and artwork, spacious walk-in wardrobes in rooms and comfortable beds ensuring a good night's sleep. The grandeur of the rooms is noteworthy and the size of the rooms is nice with some offering views of the garden. The hotel is generally clean with extremely plush rooms. Although some reviews noted that the air conditioning was not working correctly which made the rooms uncomfortably warm. However, some mention that the bathrooms need general tlc. Some guests also reported that their upgraded room didn't have the separate living room they paid for. Nevertheless, the general experience is fantastic with fabulous rooms and very nice room service.

Staff

Cliveden House is an iconic luxury hotel with a warm and welcoming staff. Most of the guests found the staff to be incredible, wonderful, lovely and exceptional. The reception team and porters were next-level attentive and the attention to service was impeccable. The staff went above and beyond to be helpful and stood out with their excellent service. However, one or two guests felt that some staff members didn't seem like they wanted to be there and that there was no atmosphere. While grumpy staff and staff who were quick to say no were mentioned by some, most found the staff to be very friendly and polite with exceptional attention to detail. Furthermore, the staff serving afternoon tea were very helpful and accommodating and one of the staff did apologize. Overall, the hotel has a great team of friendly and helpful staff.

Spa

The spa at Cliveden House is truly a remarkable experience. Guests raved about the relaxing atmosphere and divine treatments offered at the first-class spa with some even saying the treatments were out of this world. The spa facilities were described as excellent, nice and lovely with both indoor and outdoor pools being a favorite among visitors. However, some guests found it challenging to book spa appointments due to its popularity. While some were underwhelmed by the massage, overall, the spa received high praise for its luxurious experience in a historic setting surrounded by beautiful grounds and walks.

5 Star

Cliveden House is an iconic luxury hotel that's perfect for any special occasion or event. Guests have celebrated their husbands' 50th birthday and silver anniversary here, enjoying exceptional surroundings and location. The hotel is known for its excellent service and facilities, making it one of the best hotels in the UK. However, some guests have found the drinks a little expensive – cocktails at the bar cost £22.50 each. Despite this, visitors have enjoyed their stay at Cliveden House, describing it as a fabulous and amazing experience. The food and drinks are delicious, adding to the wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings. While some guests felt that the service was not quite up to five-star standard, it did not detract from their enjoyment overall. If you're looking for a great place to stay, Cliveden House is definitely worth considering for your next luxury vacation.

Historic

Cliveden House, an iconic luxury hotel, is a property that exudes historical importance and grandeur. Nestled in exceptional surroundings, the stunning building is steeped in history and boasts incredible architecture. It's easy to get lost living off the history of the place, as guests experience an incredibly beautiful building that reflects the past in every detail. While some guests may have missed part of the history due to the gloomy interior, the location and the house itself are truly beautiful, making for an unforgettable stay.

Luxury

Indulge in the lap of luxury at Cliveden House - an iconic hotel that offers exceptional surroundings and great service. This is the perfect hotel for those looking for an elegant and classy stay that delivers on all aspects of comfort and excellence. The property is absolutely stunning and the hotel staff are polite and helpful. Guests can expect a locally sourced and exquisite dining experience accompanied by an extremely well-chosen wine list. The rooms are luxurious and the spa, while small, is still a lavish experience with a nice swimming pool. However, some guests did feel that they expected more from the hotel given its price point, which is well over £2k for one day and night. Nevertheless with its proper Grande Dame of a hotel status, luxurious rooms, gorgeous venue and magnificent spa, Cliveden House is absolutely superb for those looking for a lavish getaway.

Yes, Cliveden House - an Iconic Luxury Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool. For more information, read the answers to the Pool questionnaire

Yes, a spa is available at Cliveden House - an Iconic Luxury Hotel.

Yes, Cliveden House - an Iconic Luxury Hotel welcomes dogs. For more information, read the answers to the Dog Friendly questionnaire

Yes, parking facilities are available at Cliveden House - an Iconic Luxury Hotel.

Yes, Cliveden House - an Iconic Luxury Hotel has a gym.

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