Cliveden House

Fantastic, happy efficient staff, nothing is too much trouble. They even attend your room to take off and put back the hot tub cover if you ask them to. Don't just stay over, venture down to the river, have a boat trip and learn all about the history. Prefumo and Christine Keeler story, the houses belonging to Cliveden along the river and the many stars that use / used them.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Cliveden. Our room was fabulous (EM Forster) and we liked the view down the drive. The butlers pantry was a nice touch and we enjoyed taking a drink to the 1st floor terrace whilst the sun was setting. We were blessed with great weather and spent some happy hours enjoying the outside pool - so serene and a perfect temperature. We ate dinner in the main restaurant and this is the only area where the value for money proposition felt a little off - decent food, but not exceptional and pretty expensive (main courses around £50). It did not detract from our stay however and we would consider a return, perhaps in the winter months next time to see a different side to the house.

I went for Afternoon Tea together with my Husband and my Mother. The dining room was elegant, comfortable chairs and crisp white table linen. We were seated at a table near the window overlooking the garden, amazing view. Staff were polite, friendly and attentive. Food was delicious, tasty sandwiches, nice scones and excellent cakes. My mum has special dietary requirements and that was all taken care of. I specified this at time of booking and our server checked they had the correct details before serving our meal. Chef had made special savouries and her needs were catered for perfectly. Wonderful experience.

What to say except we both loved our stay and hope to return soon. Wonderfully comfortable rooms, beautiful furnishings , such grand public rooms, and glorious grounds . And, to be able to walk along a path by the Thames, as well through gorgeous gardens filled with statuary as it is a National Trust property! Wow!

A relaxed time in lovely surroundings taken care of by friendly staff, we will return. The boat trip on the river added another layer to a get away break.