When was Cliveden House built?
By Guest Writer | 2 years ago
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Iconic Luxury Hotels was founded in December 2016 and is part of L+R Hotels, a highly motivated family owned global hotel investment and management company with an extensive portfolio of over 105 hotels, boasting approximately 21,000 bedrooms. The Iconic Luxury Hotels collection comprises an eclectic array of properties offering distinct architecture, cultural heritage and natural surroundings. Each property has its own character, traditions, and stories, but they share a common commitment to delivering outstanding experiences.
The current portfolio includes some of the world’s most famous hotels from Cliveden House, one of England’s finest country estates, to Chewton Glen, an English estate on the South Coast. Other offerings include The Lygon Arms, a 14th Century Coaching Inn in the Cotswolds; 11 Cadogan Gardens in Chelsea, one of London’s most prestigious residential areas; and The Mayfair Townhouse, London, which opened in late 2020.
Iconic Luxury Hotels is an expanding collection with an international focus; read on to explore their standout UK spots.
Chewton Glen is a five-red-star, privately-owned luxury country house hotel on the edge of the ancient New Forest National Park in Hampshire, just a few minutes’ walk from the sea. A member of Relais & Châteaux, this family-friendly resort features an award-winning restaurant, world-class spa and leisure activities, luxurious accommodation, modern meeting facilities and a Children Club. The hotel has 72 individually designed bedrooms and suites including 14 tree-house suites, a nine-hole par three golf course, croquet lawn, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and a spa which has been voted the best in Europe, as well as a purpose-built cookery school, bakery and informal restaurant opened in association with James Martin.
Cliveden House is a five-star luxury hotel. The building is owned by the National Trust and operated under a long lease arrangement by Iconic Luxury Hotels. Less than 45 minutes west of London and 20 minutes from London Heathrow Airport, the hotel has 47 spacious rooms and suites in the main mansion, plus Spring Cottage, a summerhouse on the banks of the River Thames. You’ll also find a boathouse and boats, a luxurious spa and a range of sporting and leisure facilities. The Cliveden Dining Room is complemented by the relaxed informality of The Astor Grill, together with a range of private dining, banqueting and meeting facilities. A member of Relais & Châteaux, Cliveden is utterly unique: the setting, architecture and interiors all speak eloquently of extraordinary extravagance and remarkable refinement. There is a palpable sense of history in this is a house, which for well over 350 years has been dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure, power, and politics.
The Mayfair Townhouse is a new high-end neighbourhood hotel overlooking London’s Green Park. Curious, engaging and witty, The Mayfair Townhouse delivers the unexpected and redefines what it means to be a London hotel. This is the fifth hotel in the Iconic Luxury Hotels portfolio and it offers an unexpected twist on what the brand is traditionally known for – think Oscar Wilde meets Alice in Wonderland.
At the heart and soul of the Townhouse is the aptly named Dandy Bar. Inspired by the dandy characters of Mayfair’s past and present, The Dandy Bar is a theatrical, subtlety lit, sophisticated spot where you’ll find eclectic signature drinks and an extensive, curated list of cocktails which can be enjoyed throughout the day and paired with smaller sharing plates. The Dandy Bar has the essence of a private club, without the frills of membership. Free from the constraints and traditions of a regular hotel, The Mayfair Townhouse bridges the gap between ritzy high-end lavish hotels and the corporate enterprise properties that currently stand in Mayfair.
Within the idyllic Cotswolds village of Broadway in Worcestershire lies the four-star Lygon Arms. With roots dating back to the 14th century, The Lygon Arms is steeped in history, and reminders of its vast Tudor influence are visibly appreciated in the superb restoration of original features. The Lygon Arms boasts two new restaurants by James Martin in addition to a variety of relaxed lounges, meeting spaces, a dedicated afternoon tearoom and a summer alfresco courtyard. Alongside this is the luxurious Lygon Spa, as well as 86 guest rooms including the regally appointed Charles I suite. Today the Lygon Arms displays a timeless and quintessential Cotswolds design, offering the highest standards of service, gastronomy and comfort, whilst keeping the history that makes this hotel unique.
11 Cadogan Gardens is owned by Cadogan, whose estate spans 93 acres of Chelsea and Knightsbridge. Built by Lord Chelsea in the late 19th century and originally comprising four separate Victorian town houses, 11 Cadogan Gardens is Relais & Châteaux’s only London hotel. The boutique property has 56 guest rooms including 25 suites. The terrace and conservatory provide the ultimate sunny haven to experience a British afternoon tea, whilst the newly launched Hans’ Bar and Grill is perfect for a brief elevenses meetup or intimate late-night dinner.
2021 saw the opening of The Apartments by 11 Cadogan Gardens, a newly renovated six-storey historic townhouse, which offers a completely new style of accommodation to the hotel’s existing rooms and suites. Consisting of six fully serviced one, two or three-bedroom elegant residences with the discretion, comfort and security of a private apartment, these provide a tranquil home-away-from-home for guests looking to experience the best the capital has to offer. 2023 will see the launch of The Chelsea Townhouse.
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