Cliveden – means valley among cliffs. Visiting a place such as this makes one wonder how the rich and privileged spent their lives. Mired with the famous “Profumo Affair” incident and of other countless secretive trysts, Cliveden speaks of opulence architecture and magnificent gardens. Commanding a view of river Thames and Windsor castle, Cliveden’s total gound area is huge. You can even moor your boat, or most probably yacht if you are intending to stay here. Even though you know life isn’t fair, Cliveden hits you with an epiphany of the magnitude of the disparity between you and the privileged. In February, weekday room rates starts at 300 pounds including taxes. Summer rates are sure to rocket up. Even though through the National Trust the public is able to visit Cliveden, having a wonderful stay here will still cost you. Better start saving up! Leng Yeow
The water garden
Having our pre-packed lunches at the picnic grounds
The Shell Fountain
Should have taken some home
The Cliveden House
It is a water tower disguised as a clock tower.
The Parterre
The year of the duel between the 2nd Duke of Buckingham and the Earl of Shrewsbury is commemorated here in this lawn . Apparently, the Duke had taken the wife of the Earl’s as his mistress.
The Rape of Proserpina. This is a bronze copy.
The Tortoise Fountain
Looking back at Cliveden
2nd Duke of Sunderland
Yew Tree Walk. 172 steps
According to Wikipedia, National Trust spent at least 35000 pounds on these gold leaves.
War Memorial Garden
The Secret Garden
The Blenheim Pavilion
The Long Garden
Looking out from the viewing platform in Cliveden’s woodlands
Cliveden – 16th Nov 2009
Grandeur and Shame
Cliveden – means valley among cliffs. Visiting a place such as this makes one wonder how the rich and privileged spent their lives. Mired with the famous “Profumo Affair” incident and of other countless secretive trysts, Cliveden speaks of opulence architecture and magnificent gardens. Commanding a view of river Thames and Windsor castle, Cliveden’s total gound area is huge. You can even moor your boat, or most probably yacht if you are intending to stay here. Even though you know life isn’t fair, Cliveden hits you with an epiphany of the magnitude of the disparity between you and the privileged. In February, weekday room rates starts at 300 pounds including taxes. Summer rates are sure to rocket up. Even though through the National Trust the public is able to visit Cliveden, having a wonderful stay here will still cost you. Better start saving up!
Leng Yeow