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Hello Nicolas,, you have become a part of my daily listening and watching routine ..❤Thank you for the elegant company..Best love, Valérie. ( English Lady living in Madeira..)
@@NicolasFairfordNicolas, this was a beautiful tour of Cliveden House, it is gorgeous and just love all the interiors. I so appreciate and enjoy when you take us to these Hotels and take us on tours. Just loved the use of the grey wallpaper incorporated into this home and grey carpeting in some areas. The wood panelling in your room was exquisite and so cozy. What a wonderful bathroom and view from the tub. The breakfast buffet looked amazing, as the dining room. Thank you again.
Nicolas, Thank you for sharing Cliveden House with us. An incredibly luxurious and spectacular hotel. How remarkable and special it is that these historic country homes are often converted into hotels. You have become an excellent tour guide and presenter!
Hi Nathan! Hi Nicolas! Thank you for the tour of this stunning manor house! Speaking of "if the walls could talk," quantum physics tells us that linear time is an illusion, so all the things that have happened in that house are still happening there right now, you're just in a different dimension from it! Mind blowing isn't it? I always think of these things when I'm in historical buildings.
I absolutely agree with u about lamps. Thank for the tour, I will never get to the UK and I really appreciate your efforts to show off these beautiful places!
Oh Nicholas you have taken my breath away with this one. How fortunate are you to be able to stay in a place like that, thank you so much for sharing this amazing house, the ceiling in the breakfast room is out of this world. Thank you to Nathan for his knowledge of the place.
Thank you for sharing! I love the English country house aesthetics, and of course layering lamps and furniture! While watching the video I also thought several times that you are lucky to have so many magnificent buildings in the UK; buildings that you are able to visit and able stay in them. I would love to stay there.
Two young men enjoing such a charmed life. Thank you so much for sharing. You two have actually encouraged me to slow down and enjoy the fine, quiet times. Im on the hunt for a tea set and am planning a time out with sampling teas and making scones. Your old lady friend, Tamila in Missouri, USA. ❤
Nicolas, what a treat to have several excellent videos by you in the space of a few weeks! You have outdone yourself! Thank you for this delightful tour❤
OMG Nicholas this was such an incredible post, I feel such a delicious draw to the old English lifestyle (of the elite of course) but I can only imagine what it would be like to actually call a place like this home. It was lovely to see Nathan, the two of you are so classic and chic, a delightful duo. Thank for this it gave me a lovely transport to another era. I will look forward to more episodes such as this.
What an amazing treat!!! Thank You both for making it so special. There is something about you and Nathan taking part together in those videos, may be the artistic touch, or interests in historical art beauty ..or simply it is just such as a pleasure to listen to You both. It has made my day. Thank You xxx
I saw a t.v. programme about Cliveden but you showed it in much more detail so thank you. I think one of the most luxurious things would be to have a fireplace in the bathroom. We're coming to the end of a very hot and dry summer here in Western Australia, so it was lovely to see rainy weather and cosy fires. I wish I could stay at one of those stately homes.
Absolutely gorgeous and beautiful place such house the beauty of English lifestyles. Love all the rooms and the halls . Nice staircase and pictures. The suite that you and Nathan was stupendous. Excellent job well deserved. You are good in exploring and experience and explaining details of these houses. Lovely view of the greenery and garden . Nice bathroom and shower. Thank you for taking us to enjoy your day and trip. Awesome job. God bless you today and Nathan congratulations on His birthday .
My parents worked for Lord Aster when this was still a private home in the 1960s .. My parents always spoke well of them and said they was excellent employers.
Nancy Astor “was also an ardent anti-Catholic and anti-communist, and received criticism for her antisemitism and sympathetic view of Nazism.” Wikipedia
Thanks Nicolas for taking us through this beautiful estate with such a rich history. I just tried to book 4 nights for the end of August but the hotel is full. Instead I ordered one of the last 2 discounted FOREO UFO3’s so I can soothe my disappointment with it and look great for my birthday next month. Nathan you had a fabulous celebration at Claridges! We enjoy all of your adventures. Cheers 🥂 Frank and Jim from Chicago
Actually, the first woman to be elected to the Westminster Parliament was Lady Constance Markievicz (Countess Markievicz) and not Lady Astor. However, being an arch Irish Republican, the Countess refused to take her seat in the English House. She was, though, the first elected female MP.
Nicolas, Grand Duchess of Edinburgh, elegantly visits Cliveden House where he truly belongs. Especially, Lady Astor's room should have been his all along.
Nicolas, You have done an incredible job with this video! Your description of the decor and each room, as you walked throughout the hotel, was incredibly detailed and very enjoyable. Thank you!
Nickolas, that was such a treat! I love English estate and county homes. This one is stupendous! It really looked and felt like someones home. Thank you for sharing, and of course Enjoy🥂
Nicholas thank you for sharing this! It’s a great escape from the unbearable political news in the US. You and Nathan are a very sweet couple. I’m so happy for you! Your videos are so uplifting!❤️❤️❤️
Nicolas!! - Wow!! - what a beautiful elegant home - is the architecture Edwardian style?? just watching you lifts one's spirit - I had to laugh when you mentioned the panning of the camera - dizziness came to mind!! - something you don't do - your visuals are always stunning - Nathan looks like a lovely soul - I like him - I always enjoy your Editorials - thank you for sharing - much love.
Edwardian? No offence to you intended, but since you are interested in architecture it may be helpful for you to understand the relation between architectural ‘styles’ and historical periods. English architectural history is typically categorized by era, which often-although not always-is so named for its monarchial era, so for example buildings constructed in England between circa 1070 and 1250 are generally referred to as ‘Norman’, and a subset of these buildings, most notably many churches and cathedrals from c. late 12thC and beyond are more specifically ‘Gothic’ in style; Tudor’ (late 15th to early 17thC) which includes more specifically ‘Elizabethan’ (1480 - c.1620); ‘Jacobean’ (the Latin form of James; King James ruled Scotland, and then both Scotland and England for a time, dying in 1625); ‘English Baroque’ (somewhat confusing as this post-Jacobean historical era covers the reign of Charles I, the Interregnum period of Oliver Cromwell, the reign of Charles II, William and Mary, and Queen Anne, and contains examples of several architectural styles; a mix of Classical Greek and Roman, Italian Renaissance, continuation of Tudor styles, etc); Georgian (1714 - the 1830s), which is largely typified by its resurgence of Classical Greek and Roman styles. And so on, and so on. The ‘Edwardian’ period in British history runs from just 1901 to 1910. Buildings built in this era are often a spin on English baroque (so Christopher Wren was an influence). So, while at any time one can ostensibly build in a style that draws from a *previous* era, one cannot, for obvious reasons, find an ‘Edwardian’ building built before 1901. The present Cliveden House was built in the Victorian period, in 1851. As far as its style, it is a blend of Palladian (essentially an iteration of 16thC Venetian neoclassical) and Roman 15thC styles. Hope this helps!
Thank you for this stunning editorial on the difference between Architectural styles & Historical periods - so happy you have informed me - I was born & raised in New Zealand - a young country compared to Britain & Europe with no such luxury of period buildings - Australia is much the same - I feel privileged you have opened up new & exciting doors for me - my guess - judging from the knowledge you have imparted to me you are a University Professor - I appreciate you taking time to write to me.
You're very welcome! As I hope my response implied, and as a further point, identifying the architectural and interior decorative styles of a building in relation to its age can be challenging, often because various owners of a building can (and often do) modify the building with 'upgrades', additions, and/or decor selections which in many cases can involve embracing the styles of a later or earlier period than the actual one of the building itself. As you may know, in the UK many historically significant structures are 'protected' by various statutes (you have probably heard of a building being 'Grade One Listed', or 'Grade Two Listed') which, in the interest of architectural heritage, significantly limit the types of changes to the building--most especially structural changes, as well as exterior changes to the building's aesthetic (type of window, roofing material, paint colour selection)-- that the owner may wish to make. Cheers. @@judithropata2269
Thank you so much for this broadcast! What an absolutely gorgeous property. My dream is to someday travel to Europe and visit the places you've showcased in your broadcasts. Thank you again Nicholas, for allowing us to have a peek into such wonderful locations.
Thank you Nicolas this was wonderful, utterly civilised, beautiful and interesting. Happy Belated Birthday chaps and Nathan your party at Claridge's looked fabulous.❤🌹Always enjoy your get together's with Nathan, he is very sweet, can we have more please? ❤🌹
Nicolas, thank you for this great video. I really enjoyed this tour along with all the grand places that you share with us. I used to think that you made the ordinary "extraordinary" with your creativity and inspirations, but now you are taking the "extraordinary" to new levels of grandeur and appreciation. You are outdoing yourself with each adventure. Soon you will be making us "look down to see heaven". God bless your giftedness, Robert.
how they can afford this royal suit , its massive space, balcony is magical, all furniture is expensive and historical, the fire place is blows my mind
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much!.....So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now....
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much!.....So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now....
My in laws used to run the pub opposite Cliveden years ago - The Feathers Inn at Taplow. Is it still there? Cliveden was our regular dog walk - beautiful house and grounds.
Nicholas thank you for taking us on the tour of beautiful Cliveden House! The portrait of Nancy Astor is beautiful too. She must have been quite a lovely lady.
Nancy Langhorne Astor, of Virginia, was not only known for her beauty, she was also witty, clever, and smart. She was the first woman MP to take a seat. Nancy was also antisemitic, anti-catholic, sympathic to Nazism, and a racist, even more than what would have been considered normal for her generation. Her sister, Irene Langhorne, was exceptionally beautiful and was one of the models of the "Gibson Girl". Irene was considered to represent the ideal American beauty of the late 1800s/early 1900s.
What a wonderful, heartwarming interview, both of you with such great talent and passion for the design and event planning industry. Thank you for sharing this, Nicolas.
Thank you so much for sharing Nathan with us I know you've talked about him it was just wonderful to actually meet him much kisses to him of course and what a beautiful beautiful place that is
And the pictures in the bathroom weren’t level. Truly shocking that basics like this are neglected by Housekeeping. Clearly the types who stay here don’t much care about, or understand, class, quality and standards. Still, it’ll suit perfectly the types who DO stay there, many or most of whom will have more money - or borrowings - than sense.
@keving331 I agree on the housekeeping, but I think you're a bit harsh on the clientele! Maybe they're too polite to complain, I'll never have the funds to stay there, but I don't think I'd rummage up the courage to complain!...I'd probably straighten a few lampshades myself. The more money than sense comment did make me giggle, though. I'll end with, if your opinion of the "types" that stay in Clivedon is so low, this is probably the wrong channel for you.
Nicolas, this is indeed a beautiful and stunning hotel; a wonderful place for you and Nathan to enjoy a weekend. The early morning tour you took us on was a treat and at room rates ranging from around £800 to £2,000 a night, it's a luxury not many can afford. Nancy Astor, who was born here in Danville, Virginia, was a good looking and clever woman; unfortunately, she was also a racist, anti semitic, anti catholic, anti communist and admired nazism; character traits which became a political liability during WWII and the Conservative Party persuaded her to retire in 1945.
Nicholas thank you for such a detailed showing of this magnificent home/hotel. It is so elegant and full of history. Happy Birthday to Nathan. It will be lovely for you both to celebrate next yrs birthdays together at Cliveden House. I do agree most people have forgotten how to dress for special occasions and relish in the art of romance and the elegance/ beauty that it brings to one’s life. It really is sad in so many ways. Thank you both for sharing this special time and place. Love Nathan as he is so charming and compliments you Nicholas as a great friend. Beautiful time spent viewing this video.
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much!.....So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now....
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much!.....So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now....
Loving this video, Nathan, and you here. Your friend Nathan seems so nice and kind. So glad you both had an amazing time!❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉 Happy Birthday Nathan
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much!.....So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now....
Absolutely beautiful!!, Thank you for the tour! It´s a pleasure to the eye and the soul to see the old oak paneling, the furniture, the rich fireplace and all the decoration. I love how they manage to combine the old beauty with the modern and practical bathroom. Amazing tour, thank you for sharing.
Nicolas, you never cease to amaze me with the beautiful, educational hotel and home tours you have so blessed us with lately!! Thank Nathan for joining you, and I see that you both have the same taste in your surroundings. What a gorgeous place to just wander the halls and bask in the historical beauty!! Nicolas you should be a professional tour guide with your delightful voice and knowledge as you take your tours!! Thank you for all the work you put into your videos. I look forward to everyone. 🙂❤
What a joy to see you and Nathan at such a gorgeous place. This was truly a treat! Thank you Nicolas for sharing this with us. It is always great to see Nathan.
Nicolas, what a lovely video of Cliveden, a gorgeous home/hotel, I adored my stay there and cherished the daily walks through the Parklands and Gardens. Thank you for these tours to keep our memories alive!
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and you know God loves us so much!.....So where are you originally from? I am David originally from Spain but currently living in Texas now....
Thank you for taking the time to give us a tour of some of the public rooms as well as the guest suites. I’m happy to hear that you and Nathan had an enjoyable stay. Even in the poor weather the Cliveden House is still a magical place to spend a couple of days. Stay well. 👍🙏😎
That was just lovely. It is hard to imagine people lived such elegant lives. I just love Nathan. I am amazed that you are allowed to bring your pups. Nicolas, you have a talent as an interviewer bcs you dont interrupt your guest or ask embarassing questions, putting them at ease. I hope you use this skill more often. ❤️
Ah so beautiful 😍 the architecture and style is reminiscent of the mansions I saw in Rhode Island, USA so so stunning. Perhaps you were a member of a royal family in your past life Nicolas because this aesthetic is so you ❤
