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Cliveden, Taplow, Berkshire, SL6 0JF
Tel: +44 01628 668561
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There are few places more luxurious or enchanting than Cliveden for a private celebration or meal. Whether for personal celebration or an impressive corporate event, there is a special venue to suit all, from intimate drawing rooms to the decadent splendour of our French Dining Room.

• The French Dining Room
• Cellar Dining Room
• Macmillan Room
• The Boudoir
• The Tote Room

Whatever the occasion, you can be sure it will be made that bit more special by Cliveden’s unique history and atmosphere.

The French Dining Room
Most dazzling is the French Dining Room. On a visit to Paris in 1897, William Waldorf Astor was shown the gilded paneling in Madame de Pompadour’s 18th century dining room at the Chateau d’Asnieres. Realising the proportions exactly matched those of the dining room at Cliveden he bought the paneling, table and chairs, then had the entire room reconstructed in his home. Seating up to sixty guests, this Rococo masterpiece provides an incomparable setting for a romantic wedding breakfast, impressive lunch, private lunch or sumptuous dinner.

Bookings of the French Dining Room are coupled with use of the Library for pre-dining drinks.

The Cellar Dining Room
Once Lord Astor’s private wine cellar, the Cellar Dining Room has been beautifully restored and is perfect for a more intimate, informal setting. It has brick walls, mighty pillars and a vaulted ceiling, making an unusual and atmospheric dining room for smaller parties and private gatherings. It’s also perfect for hosting wine tastings.

The Macmillan Room
The Macmillan Dining Room, with its beautiful oak paneling, is situated in the West Wing and provides a more contemporary setting for business entertaining and is also ideal for private gatherings.

The Boudoir and The Tote Room
The Boudoir and Tote Room are located on the ground floor of the Mansion, and were the respective interconnecting sitting rooms of Lady and Lord Astor. As such they follow distinct but complimentary styles – the Boudoir is romantically decorated in blue drapes with large windows overlooking the Parterre and lawn, and the Tote is a smaller room with comfortable leather furniture around a cosy fireplace. Both rooms are available for private functions, and are perfect for meetings, dining, afternoon tea or private events.

Contact the Special Events team on 01628 668561 or special.events@clivedenhouse.co.uk



 




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