Upon buying the property, William restored a sense of magnificence to the estate, adding prim gardens and mazes, speckling the estate with sculptures and fountains. He bought the 18th century dining room of the late Madame de Pompadour—a mistress to Louis XV—from her Parisian chateau, and installed the gilded panels and chairs back at Cliveden. It later became a lavish scene for parties and socialites, and high-class gossip.
If Bill Astor, who inherited Cliveden from his mother, Nancy, hadn't installed an outdoor swimming pool in she deemed it beneath them Cliveden's place in history would be quite different. While entertaining a dinner party one evening, Bill Astor led his guests to show off a statue he'd installed near the pool.
When they arrived, they were shocked to find a woman swimming nude. Christine Keeler—a year-old Soho showgirl who allegedly dabbled in prostitution—had been staying in a cottage on the property with a friend, and the two snuck into the estate's pool for a skinny-dip. In an episode that he later denied in court, Profumo went on to have an affair with her. Profumo had several other flings, including one with a rumored Russian spy, who eventually went public with details of the affair.
News of the incident became so widespread that it stained the entire establishment. Already precarious and doubted, it flexed distrust of the Conservative government and its prime minister, Harold Macmillan, who stepped down not long afterward. Shame fell upon the Astors, who were swept into the flurry of headlines now known as the "Profumo Affair.
Bill was questioned by the police for his role, accused of adultery, and even investigated for running a brothel. Having donated the property nearly two decades earlier to the National Trust a century-old charity that preserves and opens up historic places to the public on the condition that the Astor family could reside as long as they wished, they left just years after the scandal.
Since the s, Cliveden House has operated as a luxury hotel. A multimillion dollar renovation three years ago rendered the estate glamorous anew, but its history is far from forgotten. Its 38 rooms, in fact, are reminders of its marquee guest list, each named and styled after one of Cliveden's star visitors. The Scene. Type keyword s to search. Courtesy Cliveden House. The historic house hotel is set on acres of National Trust land.
The pool played a leading role in the Profumo Affair. Clivedon House is set on acres of grounds including a maze that was restored in There are 38 bedrooms, each named and styled after one of Cliveden's famous visitors.
Proudly seasonal and locally sourced where possible, this is cutting-edge fine dining that takes inspiration from all over Europe to whip up refined dishes with whatever is in harvest. Astor Grill is a little more laidback than the Dining Room, though the gourmet food served here is just as delicious.
Pick up a healthy snack, fresh juice or coffee from the Spa Kitchen after your treatment or gym session. The gorgeous gardens, lawns, forests, spa and sports facilities are often enough to keep you entertained while staying at Cliveden, though those visiting with children will also enjoy the storybook play den, onsite maze and natural play trail through the woods for a bit of family fun. Vintage boat hire, champagne cruises and boat picnics are also available, as well as a regular calendar of events including Opera, themed dining experiences and the Cliveden literary festival.
The spa itself, nestled behind a walled garden, boasts a beautifully adorned indoor pool, and another outside surrounded by patio and flower beds, as well as a steam room, sauna, a small but modern gym, indoor and outdoor tennis courts plus several Jacuzzis too. Then, if travelling as a family, babysitting can also be arranged on top of the onsite child-friendly activities and games.
By Collection. By Season. Cliveden House. All of our holidays are tailor-made to your requirements by an expert Travel Specialist. Room Options All guestrooms and suites at Cliveden are finished to the same high standards, each also benefiting from its own distinct design and feel too. Club and Classic Rooms A Classic or Club Room offers sq m of space, king-size or double beds, ground-level courtyard views and a comfortable seating area. Certain rooms in this category also come with a Jacuzzi, so be sure to ask.
Deluxe Double Room Deluxe Double Rooms are larger at sq m in size, and some are slightly more contemporary too with their colour palette chrome and cream replacing the more traditional interior design found elsewhere. A handful of the Deluxe Room category also come with a fireplace and others a Jacuzzi, so be sure to ask.
Junior Suite At 60sq m the Junior Suite is a step up in terms of size, allowing space for a separate lounge area with artworks, sofas and a fireplace. They are then adorned with the same gilded artworks, fireplace, beautiful bathroom and lounge area too.
Spring Cottage Spring Cottage is a great choice if visiting Cliveden as a family, with three bedrooms able to sleep six people in total as well as a fully-equipped kitchen, two living rooms, fireplaces, a private boat mooring, private gardens and lake — not to mention the most perfect interior design too.
Mansion House Deluxe Suite Mansion House Deluxe Suites enjoy lovely garden views, a fireplace, bespoke artworks and a 65sq m floorplan. Inchiquin Suite The 65sq m first floor Inchiquin Suite is a bespoke space of original features, incredible decor, oversized windows and garden views, antique artworks, an ornate fireplace and vintage standalone tub in the bathroom; certainly among the most unique spa suites anywhere.
Prince of Wales Suite The Prince of Wales Suite occupies the same part of the mansion — and individual features — as its Inchiquin and Lady Astor Suite equivalents, coming with a large 75sq m floorplan in addition to its entirely bespoke artworks, antiques and ornaments. This suite is also found on the second floor so enjoys elevated views of the estate.
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