A sumptuously gilded and panelled room, which was the focus of social life at Mrs Greville’s weekend house parties. The room is the grandest in the house and was designed to impress. Mrs Greville told her architect that she wanted 'a room fit to entertain Maharajas in'. (National Trust)

The 'Gold Room', (otherwise known as 'The Saloon'), is dripping in genuine 24 carat gold! Another interesting snippet is the: "The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth)spent their honeymoon at Polesden Lacey at the invitation of Margaret Greville. "