The East Wing at Cliveden has awakened from its restoration, more beautiful and elegant than could have been imagined by the original designers of these stunning rooms.  Nine fabulous bedrooms and suites, which form part of the original family and principal guest rooms at the house, have been completely restored and redesigned to provide the most perfect setting for a truly magical stay at Cliveden.

The history and character of these rooms was very much in the forefront of our designer Mario Nicolaou's mind as he drew inspiration from its rich and colourful history, its architecture, its past residents, and its eclectic mix of paintings, details and artefacts.

The historic fabric of the rooms spoke out – steering the approach for bespoke and individual design styles for each suite - ranging from 'Chinese' – inspired by Nancy Astor's stunning fireplace in the Chinese Room, to Lord Canning's deep oak panelling in the 'Canning Suite', the interiors exude a rich residential feel with an essence of stylish glamour.

Rather than change the character and ones expectations of the interiors, the design aims to give Cliveden House 'the old girl' a face-lift and delivering an effortless look that seems to have always been there. Tailored layering of beautiful fabrics, delicate and intricate trimmings, and eclectic approach to furnishings, lighting, and artwork on vibrant silk walling create timeless interiors with a subtle modern twist. The interiors aim to capture the essence of Cliveden and to fulfil its guest's expectations from their first glimpse of the grand proportions of its Italianate facades to its rooms inside.

All the bathrooms have been fully refurbished with book matched Italian Cararra marble floors and walls, traditionally styled brassware, branded basins an exquisite lighting. Window treatments frame the fabulous and breath-taking views of the finely manicured gardens and the Parterre beyond, a real journey back in time with all the modern luxuries expected of a world class country house hotel.

All the rooms and suites at Cliveden are named after fascinating people who had a close connection to the house and its history.  The East Wing, which has undergone a complete transformation is home to 'Garibaldi', an Italian patriot who stayed in 1864; 'Kipling', the legendary writer and house-guest of Nancy Astor – who thought him 'poor company'; 'Warrender', an MP and bon viveur who bought the estate in 1824; 'Mountbatten', who was a house guest the fateful weekend when John Profumo first met Christine Keeler.

Nearby on the ground floor of the East Wing is 'Orkney' commemorating the family that owned the estate in the 1750's; 'Sutherland' the 2nd Duke who bought the house in 1849 and whose wife entertained Queen Victoria; 'Canning' a remarkable orator, politician and the Prime Minister in 1827, who was a frequent guest in the early 1800s; and 'Inchiquin' whose wife let Frederick, Prince of Wales and son of George II live at the house in the 18th century and the 'Chinese'. 

For further information, please contact:

Angela Day

Press Office, Cliveden & Chewton Glen

Tel: 01304 617755 or  01628 668561

E-mail: aday@chewtonglen.com                                      www.clivedenhouse.co.uk

EDITOR'S NOTE:

Cliveden House is a five-star luxury hotel owned by the National Trust and operated under a long lease arrangement by the owners of its sister property Chewton Glen in the New Forest, Hampshire.  Less than 45 minutes west of London and 20 minutes from London Heathrow Airport, the hotel has 38 rooms, including 15 spacious suites, a  luxurious cottage on the banks of the River Thames, together with boathouse and boats, heated pool, spa and a range of sporting, leisure, conference and meeting facilities.

Cliveden's Grade 1 listed estate and gardens boast panoramic views over beautiful countryside and the Thames. The 376 acres of National Trust gardens feature the celebrated Parterre, season-long floral displays, distinctive topiary and an outstanding sculpture collection.

The former privately owned stately home hosted political and celebrity figures, from Winston Churchill to Charlie Chaplin, with some notorious scandals from the upper echelons of Britain's high society (including the 'Profumo scandal'). More information on the gardens and the National Trust is available on their website – www.nationaltrust.org.uk