Cippenham Place has an intriguing history of its own. It was rebuilt in the 16th century, and is therefore one of the few surviving houses of that age in the area. The link with the Palace comes about through evidence of earthworks in the garden, pottery finds, an Anglo-Saxon moat which surrounds the building, and several post holes which have been uncovered, which indicate the possibility that this is where the Palace may once have been situated.

Cippenham Place is still a private residence, containing fine panelling and original beams. It is also said to have been used by Queen Elizabeth I as a hunting lodge and a meeting place for the hunting hounds. Another legend has it that the house is haunted by the figures of several monks who process round the house once a year apparently hunting for the remains of one of the previous owners who is said to have drowned in the moat.