Cliveden Ferry Cottage

Cliveden Ferry Cottage was once the home of the ferryman for My Lady Ferry and benefits from incredible views over the River Thames. The pretty half-timber cottage hosts a bright and modern interior with large patio and garden overlooking the river.

Make the most of your location and enjoy being part of the Cliveden estate. Explore the stately home, built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1666 and home to the Astor family until 1966. As a guest, you are welcome to follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls, kings and queens as you stroll through the impressive gardens and woodlands – even after closing! During the summer you can book to join a skippered cruise, or hire a water vessel to explore the river.

The cottages is just 14 miles from Heathrow Airport and is close to Windsor, Henley-on-Thames, The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and other National Trust places. Enjoy days of sightseeing or explore our estate before retiring to the cottage for a tranquil evening by the river.

The next cottage along the riverside path is Cliveden New Cottage (sleeps four). Both cottages can be booked together for a group of up to eight. 

Layout

Ground floor: Sitting room. Kitchen-diner with French doors to patio. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Shower room.

Outside space

Garden overlooking the river, with a patio and outdoor dining furniture. The garden and river are unenclosed. 

View the floor plan

Access: The bedroom and bathroom are on the ground floor but the cottage may not be suitable for wheelchair users.

Children: This cottage isn't suitable for children under three years old, as the cottage is located on the Thames river path and the garden and river bank are completely unfenced. We do not provide a cot or high chair.

Heating: Electric heating included.

Freezer: The cottage does not have a full size freezer but does have a fridge with an ice box to hold a minimal amount of frozen goods.

Parking: Parking for two cars is 20 metres from the cottage.

WiFi: WiFi is available at this cottage.

Wildlife: Many of our cottages are very rural and as a result we do regularly undertake routine pest control visits.

Log Burners: For the guests benefit, firewood is provided for the first evening. Firewood can then be purchased on site from October to March, during Estate opening hours, at the Information Kiosk.

Garden: Garden maintenance takes place on a fortnightly basis, between the hours of 10am and 4pm, on a Wednesday.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Please note:

Boating at Cliveden (amendment)
A variety of skippered trips along the River Thames and self-drive vessels are available to hire. You can now take a cruise on Lady Astor's restored electric canoe, 'Liddesdale.' Please refer to Cliveden’s website for operating times and booking details. 

Cliveden’s boating offer operates roughly 15 metres from Ferry Cottage and roughly 25 metres from Cliveden New Cottage.

Arriving By Boat
Mooring spaces are available downstream from Spring Cottage and also on two of our four islands. 

To help us look after Cliveden and its riverfront, mooring fees do apply. Fees are for 24 hour mooring and we’re happy to adjust them if you would like to stay for a shorter amount of time. Our River Custodians will be on hand to welcome you, collect the fee and answer any questions.

Please contact the Cliveden Estate directly, in advance of your stay, on 01628 605069 for further details.

This cottage is located within the Cliveden Estate. Additional day visitors to the cottage will have to pay the full Cliveden entrance fee. 

Be part of the estate and check out our ‘things to see and do’ to help you plan visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden