One of the most spectacular bedrooms, with its grand chimneypiece, ornate ceiling and original furnishings from the nineteenth century, is the Sutherland.
Located on the ground for of the East Wing, with a beautiful view over the back of the house and lawn commemorating the 1668 duel between the Dukes of Buckingham and Shrewsbury. It has a soft scheme of pinks and whites, and the bathroom includes solid oak paneling and marble bath.
THE 2ND DUKE (1786 – 1861) & DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND (1806 - 1868)
In 1849 Cliveden was bought by the 2nd Duke of Sutherland as an occasional retreat from London. He already owned enormous estates in Scotland and Staffordshire. Unfortunately during redecoration, the house caught fire destroying the main block – the second time in its history that it had burnt down.
In 1850 the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland commissioned Sir Charles Barry (who also designed Trentham Park for the Sutherlands and the House of Parliament) to build the present house. Barry managed to preserve much of the character and overall shape of the original structure. Also at this time the Duchess of Sutherland redesigned the Parterre and it is this (in simplified form) which exists today.
The Duchess of Sutherland was a close friend of Queen Victoria who frequently visited Cliveden from Windsor. Other visitors at this time included Mr. Gladstone, Lord Acton and many other liberal politicians and writers as well as Garibaldi on his visit to England in 1864.
Please note: Photo is an example of a Junior Suite and may not be of the featured room.
Sutherland
