History of Cliveden House - Waldorf Astor Estate Taplow Birkshire UK England

History of Cliveden House - Waldorf Astor Estate Taplow Birkshire UK England

During this interview, Bruce Oliver, host of the Cruise with Bruce show interviews Michael Chaloner, a historian for the Cliveden House in Taplow Birkshire England. The Cliveden dates all the way back to the 1600's when the 2nd Duke of Buckingham built the original House on the terrace. It was built as a hunting lodge to entertain mistress and friends.

Over the centuries it has been maintained as a Manor House and Hotel for everyone from Buckingham to the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland,Duke of Westminster and most well known to people in the United States William Waldorf Astor and his son and wife Waldorf and Nancy Astor. When the Astors moved in 1893 they used their wealth to update and modernize the property.

Everyone from Churchill to Chaplin, Lawrence to Lennon. Several Kings and Queens of England have been to known to visit the property over the centuries. Today the Cliveden continues to be a place that people visit from all over the world.

If you'd like to be treated like a Lord or Lady then you need to stay at the Cliveden House. When you book through my agency you will be granted special access. For info click here: http://TravelURL.Net/info-request

Signature Amenities:

• Full Afternoon Tea, per Person, per Stay
• Welcome Half Bottle of Champagne

The following amenities are subject to availability at the time of booking:

• Upgrade

The following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check-in/departure:

• Early Check-In
• Late Check-Out

Also:

• Full Breakfast for each Guest Daily at The Terrace Dining Room, Included in the Rate