Cliveden, Historic estate in Buckinghamshire, England
Cliveden is a grand Italianate mansion set on a plateau overlooking the River Thames.
Built by George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham in 1666, Cliveden has been home to an earl, three countesses, two dukes, and a Prince of Wales.
The house is known for its lavish parties and political intrigue, and was the setting for the infamous Profumo Affair.
Today, it operates as a five-star hotel under the National Trust and is open to the public.
It features a maze made from 1,100 yew trees.
Location: Taplow
Architect: Charles Barry
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Material: Roman cement, terracotta
Phone: +441628668561
Website: clivedenhouse.co.uk
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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