Cliveden House

Maidenhead, Taplow

Family hotel offering a superlative but unfussy luxury experience, close to London.

Units 48
Sleeps 2 - 6
Bedrooms 1 - 3
Pets
Mobility

Ideal for

Babies
Toddlers
Older Kids

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The ultimate stately home, set in over 370 acres of outstanding National Trust grounds, offering family-friendly luxury in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, but within 40 mins of London. Rooms are opulent, the staff super friendly, the atmosphere relaxed. Exploring the grounds with the kids is loads of fun, family dining in The Astor Grill is easy, making a spa date for some grownup time is a MUST. Cliveden really is an extraordinary place - treat yourselves.

About this place

Best bits

Fabulous facilities that both kids and grown ups will adore.
Kids under 16 stay for free during the school holidays.
The history: Cliveden House is a magnificent Grade I-listed stately home with over 350 years of history.

Top tips

Pack your wellies to explore the extensive grounds.
Hire a boat for a pootle down the Thames.
Bring your swimming costumes – there’s both an indoor and an outdoor pool here.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Swimming pool

Hot tubs

Babysitting

Spa

Wifi

Bar

Restaurant

Your little lords and ladies will be welcomed with open arms of grandeur at the ever so luxurious Cliveden House, its opulence is apparent the minute you arrive. A rare place where you can surround yourself with exquisite interiors, fine dining, spas and beautifully manicured grounds in a majestic manor... and your children are welcomed.

Reviewed by Jo

Rooms

The hotel’s sumptuous bedrooms are decorated with antique artwork and opulent furnishings that complement the history of the house and further the luxurious stately home feel, without being stuffy. Accommodation ranges from Club Rooms (some with their own hot tub) to suites, and there’s even a very private three-bedroom cottage. Many of the rooms have sitting areas and lovely views of the grounds, and most sleep one to two children.

Eat

Children are welcome to dine in the elegant Cliveden Dining Room until 8pm, which offers fine dining in the most opulent of surroundings. Later family meals can be enjoyed in The Astor Grill, a more informal option in the beautifully converted old stables, which offers the likes of burgers and salads.

It would be remiss not to make the most of the surroundings with one of Cliveden’s classic afternoon teas (with a champagne option available for adults). Room service is also available.

Activities

There are two pools on-site: an indoor one (open to under 15s for 90 minutes in the morning and afternoon) and an outdoor pool (open to children all day). A selection of games and toys are available for younger kids, and there’s a wide range of DVDs available – perfect if you all want to hole up for a relaxing evening.

The beautiful grounds (National Trust) are an absolute highlight here, offering not just landscaped gardens and woodland to explore but also a natural play trail, a maze and the Storybook Play Den. Adults can relax at the sumptuous spa, and there’s also indoor and outdoor tennis courts here. A number of boats are available for hire, and there’s even a daily champagne river cruise.

Accessibility

Facilities at Cliveden have been designed to be as accessible as possible; however, as a Grade I-listed property there are some areas that are not completely accessible.

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Location & local area

Where is it and how do you get there?

By Road

Cliveden is just four miles from the M40, near Taplow.

By Air

London Heathrow Airport is just 14 miles away.

By Rail

Bourne End station is located 2 miles from the house.

About the owners

Cliveden is privately owned, and is the sister hotel to Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

Listed since July 2019

Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, debaucherous parties and scandalous affairs. Now, our Grade I stately home is a luxurious five-star hotel, ready and waiting to welcome you in.

Owner recommendations

There’s so much to do in the grounds, including the Cliveden Maze, built in 1894, and the all-natural woodland play trail.
Enjoy the theme-park rides and impressive creations at LEGOLAND Windsor, which is just 11 miles away.
Younger kids especially will love meeting all the animals at Odds Farm Park, only a six-minute drive away.
Also nearby is Bekonscot Model Village and Railway, where you can all pretend to be giants for the day.
If you’ve got kids aged six to 12, they’re bound to love the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, which brings the eponymous author’s stories to life.

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