Cliveden House is one of those locations where you wish the walls could talk. Although dating back to 1666, the Italianate mansion’s most infamous years began when the Astor family bought it in 1893. They made decadent alterations and hosted lavish parties that would make Jay Gatsby blush. Today, the weight of history can be felt everywhere. Away from the main house, situated on the banks of the River Thames in a quiet part of the 375-acre estate, the Spring Cottage tells its own story. It was once used by Queen Victoria as a quiet spot for afternoon tea. Despite its age, the Spring Cottage comes with all the expected modern amenities. With three bedrooms, an open fireplace and two sitting rooms, this is an intimate space for families that wish to reconnect away from the world.