10 Jul 2013
Cliveden House in Berkshire, has been voted one of the top country hotels in Europe, and the best in the United Kingdom by the discerning readership of the US-based publication - Travel & Leisure - in their 2013 World's Best Hotel's survey.
At sixth place, receiving a score of 89.33, Cliveden was the highest ranking UK property, ahead of ninth place Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons who scored 88.27. Six luxury properties in France were listed in the top 10, including the Domaine Les Crayères, in Reims in first place with 93.24, the Hôtel Crillon le Brave was second with 90.53 and the Oustau de Baumanière was third with a score of 90.
Now in its 18th year the Travel & Leisure 'World's Best Hotels' survey was described as being one of its most robust lists to date, discerning readers were asked to cast their votes for the hotels, destinations and companies that define the very best in travel worldwide.
Particular mention was made by the judges of the history and heritage of Cliveden House, its fabulous National Trust grounds and the impressive list of owners this grand Italianate mansion has had over the centuries; it has been home to three Dukes, an Earl, a Prince of Wales and the Viscounts Astor.
Commenting on the award, Andrew Stembridge, Managing Director of Cliveden House, and its sister property Chewton Glen, said: "We are thrilled once again to have been included in this prestigious list and to have improved on our previous ranking. This award recognises the hard work and dedication of General Manager Sue Williams, and her team in ensuring that our guests receive the best service and hospitality when staying at Cliveden House."
"Cliveden is a remarkable property, one that since we took over ownership in February 2012 is flourishing in safe hands once again. Plans are being finalised to further improve the property and enhance our guests' experience of this fabulous hotel. Last year saw the refurbishment of Spring Cottage, an enchanting hideaway on the banks of the River Thames; together with a number of bedrooms, meeting rooms and leisure facilities within the main house. This year also saw Cliveden becoming a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux collection of 500 hotels worldwide, in fact the closest Relais property to London," concluded Andrew Stembridge.
For further press information, please contact:
Angela Day
Press Office, Cliveden & Chewton Glen
Tel: 01425 283061
E-mail: aday@chewtonglen.com
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 Chewton Glen, Ian and Richard Livingstone. Less than 45 minutes west of London and 20 minutes from London Heathrow Airport, the hotel has 38 rooms, including 15 spacious suites, a summerhouse by the Thames, together with boathouse and boats, heated pool, spa and a range of sporting and leisure facilities. The Terrace Dining Room is complemented by private dining, banqueting and meeting facilities. Cliveden is unique, the setting, architecture and interiors all speak eloquently of extraordinary extravagance and remarkable refinement. There is a palpable sense of history for this is a house that for over 300 years has been dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure, power and politics.
Cliveden's sister hotel is Chewton Glen a five-red star privately-owned luxury country house hotel, located on the edge of the ancient New Forest National Park in Hampshire and just a few minutes' walk from sea. Chewton Glen has a world-class spa and leisure activities including a nine-hole par three golf-course, croquet lawn, indoor tennis centre and outdoor tennis courts. The hotel has 58 individually designed luxurious bedrooms and suites and 12 Treehouse Suites. It also has an internationally acclaimed restaurant 'Vetiver', together with private dining, banqueting and modern meeting facilities.
