Cliveden House

Our recent anniversary stay at Cliveden House was, quite simply, exceptional. Having stayed at Cliveden House on approximately six or seven occasions since our previous favourite country house hotel, Luton Hoo, closed for refurbishment, we feel well placed to appreciate just how special this hotel is. Each visit has been wonderful, but somehow the standards remain consistently exceptional. From the moment we arrived until the moment we reluctantly departed, every member of staff made us feel genuinely welcome and valued. The front-of-house team, particularly Alex, Caroline and Charlene, were outstanding. Their professionalism, warmth and attention to detail helped make our stay truly memorable. There were many others whose names we sadly cannot remember, but every single person we encountered was a credit to the hotel. The service throughout the house was impeccable. In the bar and dining areas, Vanessa, Duarte, Ben, Jack, and of course Andrew have provided first-class service with friendliness, efficiency and genuine enthusiasm. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble. A special mention must also go to the bell staff, who are always on hand to assist with absolutely anything. From parking your car and carrying luggage to taking photographs and helping with any request, they consistently go above and beyond. During our stay in May, Dave looked after us and was an absolute delight – courteous, helpful and always smiling. We have now stayed in the Asquith Room twice, and it remains one of our favourite rooms. It is beautifully appointed, comfortable and full of character. Having access to the Pantry is the icing on the cake and adds an extra touch of luxury that makes the stay even more special. The spa and pool staff also deserve enormous praise. They work tirelessly to ensure guests are comfortable and relaxed, whether that's moving sun loungers, arranging towels or accommodating individual requests. Their attentiveness and willingness to help never go unnoticed. Cliveden House continues to set the standard for luxury hospitality. The beautiful surroundings are, of course, stunning, but it is the people who truly make this place special. To everyone who contributed to another wonderful stay, thank you. We are already looking forward to returning. "Having now returned on numerous occasions, Cliveden House has become our favourite luxury hotel in the UK, and we look forward to many more visits in the years ahead." Carmel & Graham xx

Cliveden House is a magnificent old English country manor set in a glorious park. The hotel transports its guests back in time effortlessly without compromising on modern conveniences. The atmosphere is sublime, the food and drink are outstanding, Service by the staff meets the highest standards. The grounds alone are worthy of a visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our all too brief visit.

If this hotel was was £250 per night and dinner was £50 per person I would’ve given this a much higher rating. But it is not. A room is £700 plus and dinner is £160 per person for the tasting menu plus wine. The approach is beautiful in fact, it is stunning. Reception is extravagantly decorated and everybody is very polite.. The room was fine. The bed was comfortable. The view was non-existent (if we looked through a corner of one window, we could see a clocktower, but in the main we just looked at other nearby non-descriptive buildings).. Dinner was pleasant, a bit rushed, well prepared well presented but quite bland. Nothing adventurous, nothing extra extraordinary, nothing that makes you think wow this is worth £165. Breakfast was poor. It took 20 minutes to bring a basic scrambled egg on toast and poached egg with avocado.. The poached egg was hard-boiled. I sent it back and was told that usually eggs are cooked in advance and warmed up to order.. it would take too long to cook eggs to order.. 20 minutes later, I was presented with a new plate of food with eggs that were so runny, most of the white was not set £700 bed and breakfast and cooking an egg is not done to order and a breakfast chef that is below par.. to be honest Hilton or Marriott would’ve done a better job. Lovely building, wonderful location amazing grounds way overpriced for what is a very ordinary experience

We had a lovely day at the Cliveden spa. The massage was excellent, the facilities were pristine, the staff were attentive and extremely helpful. The lunch was tasty and the service was great. There were a couple of ladies who spoilt the peace for a couple of hours by talking loud enough for the whole spa to hear, even through closed doors at the other side of the pool! Overall a great day out, expensive but luxurious.

We had a lovely 3 night stay at Cliveden House. Booked the wellness package directly on their website for the best room rate, breakfast, welcome lunch and 2 spa treatments. Very easy to communicate with them by email to book treatments and dinner reservations prior to arrival. Very convenient to get there from central London - about 45 minutes on the Elizabeth line and then a 10 min uber ride. The property is stunning - the house, common areas, room, spa and grounds. We stayed on the Kipling room which was quiet as it’s far from the main dining and socializing areas and also has a door nearby that takes you outside and to the spa without having to walk through the whole house. Loved the bed with lots of pillows, strong hot shower, in-room nespresso machine, fluffy robes, fresh cooked breakfast with generous buffet and the spa with its gym, outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, steam room and sauna. We opted for the less expensive pub grub at the Astor Grill which was delicious. Service was top notch with attentive but not intrusive staff. We stayed at the end of our trip so we appreciated the quick 30 min ride to Heathrow for our flight home. Honestly, wouldn’t change a thing!