'This house of peace' was first given to the nation after the First World War by Lord Lees, one of Lloyd George's ministers. Boris Johnson is hosting a celebratory dinner this weekend to mark the occasion - but the only one of his predecessors showing up is Theresa May.
For years Chequers was used for just that - relaxation with its tennis court, rolling grounds and swimming pool and for the private entertainment of cronies and political allies.
Margaret Thatcher usually spent Christmas there and liked to use visits to what she called"Chequers church" for impromptu soundbites. Mr Blair held intimate meetings there with both President Bill Clinton and his successor George W Bush.
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