Cliveden House is no ordinary venue - it’s a place where history, hedonism and high society meet in spectacular fashion. Hidden within 376 acres of manicured National Trust grounds, this Grade I-listed Berkshire estate is as famous for its parties as it is for its pedigree. Built in 1666 as a scandalous gift from the Duke of Buckingham to his mistress, it has played host to everyone from Chaplin to Churchill, Lennon to Lawrence - and now, perhaps, you.
Today, Cliveden’s reputation as the ultimate party house lives on. Whether you're planning a glittering dinner, a private celebration or an unforgettable corporate event, this five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel offers a selection of remarkable private spaces, each steeped in grandeur and individuality.
The jewel in Cliveden House’s crown is the French Dining Room - an astonishing, ornate space, panelled in gilded 18th-century woodwork from Madame de Pompadour’s Parisian château. With sweeping views over the River Thames and capacity for up to 60 guests, it’s a natural stage for showstopping feasts and Champagne-fuelled celebrations.
For something more intimate, descend into the Cellar Dining Room. Once Lord Astor’s personal wine vault, it’s now a dramatically atmospheric setting for private dinners, complete with vaulted ceilings and moody brickwork. Prefer something a little less formal? The Motor House, set in the former garage of Lord Astor’s Rolls Royce collection, offers a stylish, flexible space with capacity for 50 guests.
Back inside the main house, the Boudoir and Tote Room offer a more relaxed elegance. These former sitting rooms of Lady and Lord Astor - draped in rich fabrics and warmed by open fires - are perfect for smaller lunches, teas, or post-dinner nightcaps, with views across the Parterre gardens.
Menus celebrate fine British produce with finesse - think roast Creedy Carvery chicken with cranberry stuffing, or Cornish fish stew with saffron - while decadent desserts, like dark chocolate mousse with beetroot ice cream, are a fitting end to an indulgent evening. And when the last toast has been made? Retire upstairs, where 47 opulent rooms and suites await, each a masterclass in refined comfort. Cliveden House doesn’t just host events - it crowns them in absolute splendour.