Cliveden Dining Room, Cliveden House, Taplow

Fancy playing lady of the manor minus the eye-watering mortgage and maintenance bills? Head to Cliveden House Hotel and park your pampered tush on the velevet chairs in The Cliveden Dining Room. Overseen by Head Chef Paul O’Neill (a Roux Scholar who has worked alongside André Garrett), The Cliveden Dining Room has proudly retained three AA Rosettes for many years.

O’Neill’s innovative dishes, fastidious preparation, and immaculate finishes shine through in each exquisitely crafted creation. His love of locally sourced and fresh produce means the three-course à la carte and eight-course tasting menus are governed by English ingredients, guided by the seasons.

The interior is a vision of Art Deco loveliness – lots of baggy velvet and draped silk with views down the south lawn. It’s elegant, but not stuffy. This is special occasion dining at its best. The views are knockout, the interiors are glamorous and the food is to die for, be it afternoon tea, a la carte of the seven-course taster. Wanna stay just a little bit longer? Oh go on then. There are 47 rooms for you to rest your food and Champers weary head and a rather delicious luxury spa.