Cliveden House

What Cliveden House does

Cliveden House operates a five-star luxury country house hotel and spa on a Grade I listed, 376-acre National Trust estate in Taplow, on the Berkshire-Buckinghamshire border, approximately 40 minutes from London and 25 minutes from Heathrow. The property, in operation as a luxury hotel since 1985 and part of the Iconic Luxury Hotels collection since 2012, offers 47 individually named rooms and suites plus Spring Cottage, a three-bedroom riverside retreat, with published rates starting from approximately £720 per night and a 5% discretionary service charge on accommodation. Core revenue streams include accommodation, fine and casual dining (The Cliveden Dining Room, The Astor Grill, Afternoon Tea), the Cliveden Spa (indoor/outdoor pools, thermal facilities, treatments, gym), weddings and corporate events across multiple dedicated venues, gift vouchers, and ancillary services such as private Thames boat trips. Customer segments span affluent couples, wedding clients, corporate event buyers, families, and wellness seekers.

The business is operated by SRE Hotels (Cliveden) Ltd under the Iconic Luxury Hotels & Resorts portfolio; the underlying estate is owned by the National Trust and leased to the operator. Distribution runs through a direct Synxis booking engine on clivedenhouse.co.uk, phone/email reservations, central Iconic reservations, the SevenRooms platform for restaurant and afternoon-tea bookings, full GDS coverage for travel agents, and a dedicated gift-voucher storefront. The technology stack is standard hospitality PMS with no proprietary systems or AI capabilities disclosed. Pricing is transactional per-room or per-package with bundled offers (Kids Stay Free, Wellness Reset, Gourmet Stay, Stay Longer Save More) and a members-only Cliveden Club subscription layer. The property's competitive position rests on heritage, location, and brand recognition (5 AA Red Stars, 2 Michelin Keys awarded 2024, decade-long run of Condé Nast and Travel+Leisure placements), with no public revenue, headcount, or unit-economic disclosures available.

Name

Cliveden House

Legal name

SRE Hotels (Cliveden) Ltd

Website

https://clivedenhouse.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cliveden House operates a five-star luxury country house hotel and spa on a 376-acre National Trust estate in Taplow, England, offering 47 rooms, fine dining, an award-winning spa, weddings and corporate events to affluent leisure and corporate guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic & Heritage Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private House Hotels & Small Luxury Inns (THAGADAL), Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• Luxury country house hotel
• Historic hotel accommodation
• Fine dining restaurant
• Spa and wellness
• Wedding and event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Taplow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Revenue from 47 individually designed guest rooms and suites plus Spring Cottage (3-bedroom riverside retreat). Room rates range from approximately £720-£1,065+ per night depending on room category. Includes a 5% discretionary service charge.
2. Dining: Fine dining through The Cliveden Dining Room (formal, AA Rosette quality), The Astor Grill (informal, award-winning restaurant in converted stables), and afternoon tea service. All subject to 12.5% discretionary service charge.
3. Spa and Wellness: Revenue from spa treatments, spa day packages (Decree Retreat from £245pp), wellness experiences, and The Spa Kitchen dining. Spa deposits required at booking.
4. Events and Weddings: Revenue from private events including weddings, corporate meetings, parties, and exclusive hire. Features multiple event spaces including French Dining Room (seats 60), The Churchill, The Boudoir, Waldo's, The Cellar Dining Room, The Screening Room, and The Tote.
5. Gift Vouchers: Sale of gift vouchers for stays, dining experiences, afternoon tea, spa treatments, and monetary vouchers ranging from £500-£5,000
6. Ancillary Services: Chauffeur services, airport transfers, boat cruises on River Thames, babysitting services, and National Trust estate access fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cliveden House is a Grade I listed luxury country house hotel operating 47 individually-designed bedrooms and suites plus Spring Cottage. It provides fine dining across The Cliveden Dining Room, The Astor Grill, and afternoon tea; an award-winning spa with indoor/outdoor pools, thermal facilities, and treatment rooms; weddings, corporate meetings, and exclusive-hire events; plus ancillary services including River Thames boat cruises and gift vouchers. The property is set within 376 acres of National Trust formal gardens and woodlands.

Product overview

Cliveden House is a five-star luxury country house hotel offering a comprehensive portfolio of hospitality services. The core offerings include luxury accommodation (47 individually-named rooms and suites plus Spring Cottage), fine dining (The Cliveden Dining Room, The Astor Grill, Afternoon Tea, Private Dining venues), award-winning spa and wellness facilities (The Cliveden Spa with pools, treatments, gym, fitness studio, tennis), and extensive event services (weddings, meetings, conferences, exclusive hire). Additional services include boat trips on the River Thames, National Trust estate access (376 acres of gardens and woodlands), and curated package offers. The property is owned by the National Trust and operated as part of the Iconic Luxury Hotels collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rooms & Suites Luxury overnight accommodation across 47 individually-designed rooms and suites, all named after notable historical personalities associated with Cliveden. Categories range from entry-level Club Rooms to grand Mansion House Suites with antique furnishings, with rates from approximately £720 to over £1,065 per night plus 5% service charge.
• Spring Cottage A private three-bedroom riverside cottage on the banks of the River Thames within the National Trust estate, offering 250m2 of living space, private gardens, and a boat launch mooring. Sleeps up to six guests and is suited to families, small groups, or couples seeking a secluded hideaway.
• The Cliveden Dining Room Fine-dining restaurant located in the original Drawing Room of the house, offering classical elegance with views over the Parterre gardens and River Thames. Serves modern British cuisine curated by Executive Head Chef Chris Hannon, open to hotel guests and non-residents.
• The Astor Grill Award-winning informal restaurant located in the former Lord Astor's stables, offering relaxed all-day dining with equestrian-themed décor. Open to hotel guests and non-residents.
• Crown Afternoon Tea The Crown Afternoon Tea is a Royal-themed afternoon tea experience drawing on Cliveden's royal heritage. Bookable online via the Seven Rooms platform.
• Private Dining Private dining rooms including the French Dining Room (with original gilded panels from Château d'Asnières), Cellar Dining Room, Waldo's, The Boudoir, and The Tote, available for intimate gatherings and celebrations.
• The Cliveden Spa Award-winning wellness facility including indoor pool, outdoor 'Profumo' pool (the last remaining listed outdoor swimming pool in England), hot tubs, sauna, steam room, gym, fitness studio with 25+ classes weekly, tennis courts, and treatment rooms. Includes Decree Retreat spa-day packages from £245pp and The Spa Kitchen dining option.
• Spa Treatments Spa treatment menu including the Decree Retreat in collaboration with Decree Skincare, featuring facials and body treatments using high-performance skincare products.
• The Spa Kitchen Healthy poolside dining venue at the spa, open 8am-6pm, serving nutritional dishes, smoothies, juices, and classic bar dishes in a relaxed setting overlooking the pools.
• The Cliveden Club Exclusive membership programme providing members with access to Cliveden House facilities, spa treatments, dining experiences, and special member privileges.
• Weddings & Events Full-service wedding and event hosting across ceremony and reception spaces including the Great Hall, French Dining Room, Parterre, and estate grounds, with dedicated Wedding Manager Lydia Kenny, bespoke wedding packages, civil ceremonies, and exclusive-use options.
• Meetings & Conferences Corporate event and meeting services across dedicated spaces (The Churchill, The Boudoir, French Dining Room, Waldo's, The Screening Room, The Cellar Dining Room, The Tote, The Motor House), including delegate packages, team-building activities, and exclusive-use options, led by the corporate sales team including Sales Director Lisa Lernoux-Dock.
• Exclusive Hire Full exclusive-use option including 47 bedrooms, Spring Cottage, four dining rooms, four sitting rooms, two executive boardrooms, spa facilities, and a dedicated event team, available for private celebrations or corporate retreats.
• Boat Trips Private vintage boat trips along the River Thames departing from the Cliveden estate, with an optional Laurent-Perrier picnic backpack available to enhance the cruise.
• Gift Vouchers Luxury gift vouchers available for stays, spa treatments, afternoon tea, and dining experiences, plus monetary vouchers ranging from £500 to £5,000, sold via a dedicated gift voucher portal.
• National Trust Estate & Gardens 376 acres of Grade I listed National Trust formal gardens and woodlands including the celebrated Parterre (laid out 1855), the Maze (opened 2011), Fountain of Love, topiary, sculptures, and a Fitness Trail, accessible to hotel guests through the partnership with the National Trust.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Iconic Luxury Hotels (Parent Company)coreOthers · 1 January 2012Iconic Luxury Hotels owns and manages Cliveden House as part of its collection of luxury properties including Chewton Glen, The Lygon Arms, The Mayfair Townhouse, 11 Cadogan Gardens, and others. The parent company provides central reservations, marketing, and operational support.
• National TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Trust owns the Cliveden estate including the 376 acres of grounds and parkland. Cliveden House operates as a tenant on the National Trust property, contributing to estate maintenance and access. The partnership allows hotel guests to explore National Trust gardens and grounds.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons: Luxury Oxfordshire country house hotel with 2 Michelin-starred restaurant, comparable heritage positioning, similar room count, and overlapping target market of affluent UK and international leisure travelers seeking food-led luxury stays.
• Chewton Glen: Sister property within the Iconic Luxury Hotels collection, also an iconic English country house hotel in Hampshire with luxury rooms, spa, dining, and events. Became Cliveden's sister hotel in 2012, making it the most directly comparable property on portfolio positioning, scale, and business model.
• The Lygon Arms: Sister property within Iconic Luxury Hotels, a historic Cotswolds hotel with luxury rooms, spa, and dining. Operates a similar country house hotel model with heritage positioning, making it a direct peer in product offering and target market.
• Lime Wood Hotel: Luxury country house hotel in the New Forest with comparable room scale, award-winning spa, fine dining, and similar target market of affluent leisure guests. Competes for the same high-end UK countryside luxury segment.
• Hambleton Hall: Relais & Châteaux luxury country house hotel in Rutland, England, comparable in scale (~50 rooms), heritage positioning, fine dining reputation, and target market of affluent leisure travelers seeking historic English countryside stays.
• The Grove: Luxury Hertfordshire country estate hotel with similar room count, spa, dining, and events offering, located within reach of London. Direct competitor for corporate events, weddings, and luxury leisure stays in the Greater London catchment area.
• Coworth Park: Luxury country house hotel in Berkshire under Dorchester Collection, offering similar heritage positioning, Michelin-quality dining, spa, and equestrian facilities within commuting distance of London. Closest direct competitor in the same geography and category.
• 11 Cadogan Gardens: Sister property within Iconic Luxury Hotels, a boutique luxury townhouse hotel in Chelsea, London. Operates under the same parent with shared reservations and marketing, making it a direct portfolio peer despite the urban vs. countryside positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Ritz London: Iconic London luxury hotel with heritage positioning, Michelin-level dining, and afternoon tea offering comparable to Cliveden's. Broader incumbent serving a similar affluent customer base but operating an urban, larger-scale luxury hotel rather than a country house format.
• The Savoy: Iconic London luxury hotel under Fairmont offering heritage full-service accommodation, fine dining, and event spaces. Broader incumbent in UK luxury hospitality with overlapping affluent traveler base but a much larger urban property and broader portfolio focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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