Cliveden House

We have visited Cliveden a couple of times this year. I suggest to get there reasonably early if you want a tour of the house which is available on certain days of the week, because tickets run out fast. Cliveden is a wonderful place to wander and we especially love the walk down the slope or steps to the river which is a lovely setting. Steps are steep in places but you can do a lovely circular walk along the river and through the woodland (a handy woodland cafe too for refreshments). BEWARE the red kites. They are spectacular to see. However my husband and I were eating some sandwiches in a quiet spot down some grassy steps near the river where boats could moor. A red kite dived in between us and nabbed my sandwich which I was holding near my lap. It brushed both our shoulders and could have drawn blood if I'd moved my hand at the exact time it swooped. Obviously they are clever eagle eyed hunters that take their opportunities and it would have been great to capture on camera - however be careful as they are bold and clearly not afraid of humans.

Incredible experience from start to finish. I was slightly hesitant after looking at the room prices however if you are at all on the fence, please go for it! It was without doubt the best hotel my wife and I have stayed in together, and that is saying something as we have been lucky to visit a number of 5 star hotels together over the years. We stayed for our wedding anniversary and all the team at Cliveden did their utmost to make the weekend as special as possible. Facilities are lovely, rooms well looked after, comfiest hotel bed we have ever slept in and the staff are incredible. Overall experience as near to perfect as possible.

Such a wonderful return visit to Cliveden House. It really is an incredibly special location for us and was a wonderful stay for my birthday.

A beautiful historical property with an intimate atmosphere and fantastic dining. More importantly, the staff were incredibly polite, friendly, and attentive. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

Driving up to the hotel felt like being in a film and set the scene for a wonderful afternoon. From the moment we stepped out of the car, we were treated like VIPs. Warm and welcoming service throughout, attention to detail and nothing was too much trouble. I recommend sitting at a window table with sweeping views over the first floor terrace across the lawns and a glimpse of the river. We had Afternoon Tea with Champagne and everything was amazing. The warm savoury mini pies are an unexpected start to the traditional offer. There is plenty to eat and still we were asked if we wanted to replenish the finger sandwiches before starting on the scones - freshly baked and still warm. We couldn't finish it all and the Cliveden take-out box filled with the patisserie selection was a nice touch.