Cliveden House is an English country house and estate in Buckinghamshire, on the border with Berkshire, managed by the National Trust. The current Italianate mansion was built in 1851 by architect Charles Barry for the 2nd Duke of Sutherland, replacing earlier houses on the site that were destroyed by fire. It sits prominently on a ridge above the River Thames,  a blend of English Palladian and Roman Cinquecento architectural styles. It has 376 acres of gardens and woodlands
Today, Cliveden House operates as a luxury country house hotel with spa facilities.
 
Interesting facts...
The original house was built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham as a lavish gift to his mistress, the Countess of Shrewsbury. This sparked a deadly duel between the Duke and the Countess’s husband, the Earl of Shrewsbury, who died from wounds sustained in the fight near Putney Bridge in 1668.
 
The house is known for its rich history, including its role in the 1960s Profumo affair scandal when it was the home of the 3rd Viscount Astor. Secretary of State for War John Profumo met Christine Keeler at Cliveden’s outdoor swimming pool, sparking a relationship that became a national security concern due to Keeler also being involved with a Soviet naval attaché.