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Cliveden Ferry Cottage

An aerial view of Cliveden Ferry Cottage, on the bank of the River Thames, Berkshire
Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire
The porch at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, overlooking the River Thames, Berkshire

Cliveden Ferry Cottage

Views over the Thames from this half-timbered former ferryman’s cottage near the Cliveden estate.

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The sitting room at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire
The porch at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, overlooking the River Thames, Berkshire
An aerial view of Cliveden Ferry Cottage, on the bank of the River Thames, Berkshire
Cliveden Ferry Cottage, beside a footpath on the bank of the River Thames, Berkshire
The kitchen-diner at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire
The kitchen-diner with french doors to the garden at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire
The double bedroom at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire
The twin bedroom at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire
The sitting room with woodburner at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire
The shower room at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire
The garden at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, with gravelled area with dining furniture and small grassed area, next to the footpath on the bank of the River Thames, Berkshire
The garden at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, with gravelled area with dining furniture and grassed area, Berkshire
The sign on the porch of Cliveden Ferry Cottage, Berkshire
Cliveden Ferry Cottage, viewed from the end of its garden, Berkshire
Cliveden Ferry Cottage, a single-storey cottage on the bank of the River Thames, Berkshire
The riverside path to Cliveden Ferry Cottage and Cliveden New Cottage, Berkshire
Ducks in the garden of one of the holiday cottages at Cliveden, Berkshire
The River Thames, near Cliveden Ferry Cottage and Cliveden New Cottage, Berkshire
Woodlands Path in Autumn
Map of the estate at Cliveden, Berkshire
Aerial view of Cliveden, Buckinghamshire
Low-level view of spring borders with a grand manor house beyond
Footpath signs near the holiday cottages at Cliveden, Berkshire
View of a large sculptural fountain in the foreground with green trees and a country house in the background with blue sky
Water Garden stepping stones leading to pagoda
A blanket of blue/purple bluebells covering the woodlands floor with trees peppered throughout.
A view taken sitting inside a boat that's cruising down the river Thames at Cliveden with the water of the river on either side and trees on either bank
Boating sign near Cliveden Ferry Cottage and Cliveden New Cottage, Berkshire
An image of boats resting on the smooth surface of the water on the River Thames, surrounded by trees and greenery

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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Views over the Thames from this half-timbered former ferryman’s cottage near the Cliveden estate.

  • Guests

    4

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    002002

    Cliveden Ferry Cottage is right on the bank of the River Thames at the Cliveden estate. This pretty half-timber cottage was once the home of the ferryman of My Lady Ferry, a boat that took the public across the river until the 1950s. It has latticed windows with woodland and river views, a cosy woodburner, and a large patio and garden overlooking the water.

    Cliveden's stately home was built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1666 and home to the Astor family until 1966. You can book to join one of the limited tours of the house from the National Trust Information Centre during certain times of the year. As a guest at Cliveden Ferry Cottage, you can access the impressive gardens and woodlands after visitors have gone home, following in the footsteps of dukes, earls, kings and queens. 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 the 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 guests. 

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • EV charging, not available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, not available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Cot & high chair, not available

Things to see and do at Cliveden

Cliveden 

Glorious gardens and woodlands overlooking the River Thames

Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Partially open today
The parterre in winter mist at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire

Things to see in Cliveden's house and chapel 

Take a guided tour of Cliveden house – now a luxury hotel – and visit the chapel, final resting place of three generations of Astor family.

Cliveden House in the winter

Things to see in the garden at Cliveden 

Follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls, kings and queens as you stroll through a series of impressive spaces at Cliveden this winter, each with its own special charm.

The Water Garden in Winter

Boating at Cliveden 

Discover all about the popular pastime of boating, links to Wind in the Willows, and how to hire a boat to enjoy the River Thames at Cliveden.

Boating at Cliveden in the winter

Family-friendly things to do at Cliveden 

If you’re looking to get the whole family outside this winter look no further.

Christmas at Cliveden: The Snow Queen

Cliveden gold walking trail 

Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire

Take in tranquil riverside scenery, shady woodland, dramatic views of the Berkshire countryside and places of historical interest on this circular trail.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 3.1 (km: 4.96)
Boating at Cliveden in the winter

Exploring the area

Hughenden 

Country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Fully open today
Hughenden in Autumn surrounded by trees, Buckinghamshire

Runnymede and Ankerwycke 

The birthplace of the Magna Carta. History, art and nature on the banks of the River Thames.

Berkshire

Partially open today
The Magna Carta memorial at Runnymede, Surrey, surrounded by trees.

Greys Court 

A family home, delightful gardens and an idyllic setting

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Fully open today
Exterior view of Greys Court, Oxfordshire

Gray’s Monument and Gray’s Field, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire 

See the monument to poet Thomas Gray, who wrote the world-famous 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard', and explore the landscape that inspired him.

Gray's Monument shown in Gray's Field surrounded by long summer grass

Nuffield Place 

The beloved home of one of the most prolific philanthropists of the 20th century

near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Closed now
An image of the house and garden at Nuffield Place, with a neat lawn and flower borders in front of the house, a large oak tree to the right of the house and a blue sky above

Osterley Park and House 

A Georgian country estate in west London

Isleworth, Middlesex

Partially open today
Osterley House and Park, London

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