About
Set in 376 acres of National Trust parkland along the River Thames, Cliveden House is among England’s most storied country estates – a Grade I stately home under the Iconic Luxury Hotels collection, 45 minutes from London and 20 from Heathrow. Built in 1666 and later home to the Astors, it has entertained monarchs, prime ministers and writers for more than three centuries, and now does the same for couples. Weddings here are award-winning, and tend toward the grand: take the house on exclusive use for up to 120 guests, with all 48 bedrooms, and marry beneath the gilded panelling of the French Dining Room, in the wood-panelled Great Hall, or outdoors by the Fountain of Love. Smaller parties have Spring Cottage, a secluded retreat by the Thames that works equally well as a honeymoon hideaway. Dining draws on English seasonal produce, and the days fill easily by the spa and outdoor heated pool, with long walks through the formal gardens or a Champagne picnic aboard one of Cliveden’s private vintage boats on the Thames.
Why our editor’s love
- Exclusive use of a Grade I stately home and its 376 acres of National Trust parkland, with all 48 bedrooms and up to 120 guests.
- An award-winning spa and outdoor heated pool over the Berkshire countryside, ideal for pre-wedding pampering and a honeymoon stay.
- Centuries of history and five-star service 45 minutes from London and 20 from Heathrow – handy for guests and a post-nuptial getaway alike.
Testimonials
One of the most beautiful hotels in the world. The history, gardens and dining experience made it truly unforgettable.
– David H., Guest
For salacious stories and sheer grandeur, nowhere rivals Cliveden. It has hosted every British monarch since George I, while other notable guests have included Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill and Meghan Markle, who spent the night before her wedding to Prince Harry.
– The Times
