Hartwell House is a beautiful, historic country house hotel standing in 90 acres of parkland in the Buckinghamshire countryside, two miles from the town of Aylesbury.
- One of the finest stately homes in England, now property of the National Trust
- Situated just 1 hr from Central London in the Vale of Aylesbury
- Traditional luxury bedrooms
- Fine dining restaurant
- Spa facility with indoor swimming pool
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Stay in a Courtyard suite and receive:
- A welcome drink each on arrival (glass of house wine, local beer, tea / coffee etc - value £6)
- 2 course dinner for two on the first evening in the award winning restaurant (value £47 pp)
- Full English breakfast for two daily
- Full use of the award winning spa with 20% off pre booked spa treatments (discount valid Monday to Friday only)
1 night stay
Package Price: £135 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £270 per room
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2 night stay
Package Price: £227.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £455 per room
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3 night stay
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Stay in a Royal room and receive:
- A 1/2 bottle of chilled Champagne and chocolates in your room on arrival (value £44)
- 3 course dinner for two on first night in the award winning restaurant (value £53 pp)
- Full breakfast for two daily
- Full use of the award winning spa with 20% off pre booked spa treatments (discount valid Monday to Friday only)
- Complimentary 12.30 late check out (value £50)
1 night stay
Package Price: £187.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £375 per room
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2 night stay
Package Price: £352.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £705 per room
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3 night stay
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Stay in a Royal Four poster room and receive:
- A 1/2 bottle of chilled Champagne and chocolates in your room on arrival (value £44)
- 3 course dinner for two on first night in the award winning restaurant (value £53 pp)
- Full breakfast for two daily
- Full use of the award winning spa with 20% off pre booked spa treatments (discount valid Monday to Friday only)
- Complimentary 12.30 late check out (value £50)
1 night stay
Package Price: £247.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £495 per room
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2 night stay
Package Price: £442.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £885 per room
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3 night stay
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Ultimate Luxury Escape - Principal Suite
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Stay in a Principal suite and receive:
- A 1/2 bottle of chilled Champagne and chocolates in your room on arrival (value £44)
- 3 course dinner for two on first night in the award winning restaurant (value £53 pp)
- Full breakfast for two daily
- Full use of the award winning spa with 20% off pre booked spa treatments (discount valid Monday to Friday only)
- Complimentary 12.30 late check out (value £50)
1 night stay
Package Price: £275 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £550 per room
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- Saturday night premium of £50 per person£100 per room will apply
2 night stay
Package Price: £485 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £970 per room
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3 night stay
Package Price: £695 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £1,390 per room
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Facilities at Hartwell House & Spa
Hartwell House was once the home of the exiled King of France, Louis XVIII, for five years from 1809. The hotel enjoys a tranquil setting in the Buckinghamshire countryside, two miles west of the busy town of Aylesbury. The house stands in 90 acres of parkland, inside a dramatic Gothic hall with a staircase with carved Jacobean figures leads to 32 superbly appointed individual bedrooms. An additional 16 bedrooms are available in the Hartwell Court, a converted 18th century coach house and stables. Whether you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of London, for a country hotel not too far from the city, Hartwell House is the perfect setting to hold court.
Home truths
The hotel does apply a 12.5% discretionary service charge to all food & beverage purchases. The charge is not compulsory, and should you object, please just mention it and the hotel will deduct it at check out.
Good to know
- Hotel check-in time: 2:30 PM
- Hotel check-out time: 11:30 AM
Parking Facilities
Complimentary on site parking
Disabled Access
The hotel has a lift to first and second floors in the main Hotel, but does not have a lift in the Courtyard.
The hotel have Suites with walk in showers, lift accessible, upgrade charges may apply, please call reservations for further information prior to booking.
They also have one room with grab rails and a lower bath, again please call reservations for further information on this room
History of the hotel
This impressive house, which has both Jacobean and Georgian facades, has been skilfully and sympathetically restored by Historic House Hotels, which has extended the restoration to include the 18th century stables, coach house and indoor riding school to create bedrooms and suites in Hartwell Court.
Child Policy
Hartwell House and Hartwell Spa welcome children over the age of six years old. Children of residents, between the age of six and sixteen, may use the Spa between the hours of 9.00am and 10.00am and 4.00pm and 5.00pm when accompanied by an adult residential guest.
Dogs Policy
Dogs are welcome in the Hartwell Courtyard suites only, by prior arrangement, two small dogs or one larger dog, and may be walked in the park and woods, but not in the garden. Damage to rooms or injury to livestock will be charged for. They supply a bed, water bowl, snacks and those all-important little bags. There is no charge for dogs, but only 3 Courtyard Suites available which are dog friendly, so this must be checked beforehand.
The grounds
Hartwell House stands in 94 acres of parkland, landscaped by a contemporary of Capability Brown, with a lake spanned by a stone bridge, a ruined church and many 18th century statues and garden buildings.
The Rooms at Hartwell House & Spa
Classic Room
Located on the mezzanine and second floor of the beautifully restored 17th century stately home.
There are 14 individually decorated double and twin bedded rooms. Disabled rooms available.
Hartwell House & Spa - Double or Twin Bedded room
Courtyard suite
Hartwell Court is a two storey magnificent restored 18th century indoor riding school and stables located on the approach to the main house and close to the spa.
Ten in total, there are four galleried and six court suites. Light and spacious, each has a separate sitting room and bedroom with views out of the large windows to the courtyard and gardens. The court suites are on one level where the galleried suites have a sitting room on the ground floor and a bedroom on the mezzanine.
Located on the ground and first floors of the Hartwell Court, some rooms have immediate access to the gardens ideal for dogs and their owners. The Gallery Suites have the living room on the ground floor and the bedroom on a mezzanine galleried level with both having views out of the large windows. Some are dog friendly
Royal room
Large and spacious rooms located in the main house, each individually appointed with antiques and period features you expect to find in a magnificent 17th century stately home.
There are seven royal rooms, six on the first floor and one four poster room on the mezzanine, all tastefully decorated in a traditional country house style overlooking the surrounding parkland.
Either queen or king size bed (can be twinned)
En-suite bathroom and shower (some hand held showers)
Hospitality tray with mineral water and homemade biscuits
Antique furnishings and seating
Flat screen satellite TV/DVD & radio alarm clock
Luxury towelling bathrobe & slippers
Trouser press
Royal Four poster room
Once resided in by King Louis XVIII and his Queen, these magnificent four poster rooms are the perfect setting to celebrate a special occasion.
There are four rooms situated at each corner of the main house, decorated with antiques, fine paintings and awe-inspiring views over the gardens, parkland and lake.
THE DETAIL
King size four poster bed
En-suite bathroom and shower
Hospitality tray with mineral water and homemade biscuits
Antique furniture and seating
Flat screen satellite TV/DVD & radio alarm clock
Luxury towelling bathrobe & slippers
Trouser press
Principal suite
These are the most prestigious rooms at Hartwell House, located on the first floor of the main house with King Beds and a separate living room.
Hartwell House & Spa - Principal room
Hartwell's Main Restaurant
Dining
The principal Dining Room, designed in 1988 in the style of the eminent early 19th century architect, Sir John Soane, is the setting for the imaginative cooking of our Executive Head Chef, Daniel Richardson, which has been awarded two rosettes by the Automobile Association.
Our selections for both A La Carte and daily menus specially feature seasonal local farms and county produce such as the reintroduction of Aylesbury Duck on the menu, together with our own Hartwell Orchards and Garden fruit, vegetables and herbs to bring the freshest of ingredients to enhance all the true flavours for the dishes we prepares for the table.We offer lunch on Wednesday – Saturday with a Seasonal Bill of Fare two-course menu for £27, a three-course menu for £35 and a three-course Sunday lunch for £39. Seasonal dinner starts at £45 and Bill of Fare £53, both for two courses.
In addition to dining in the main house, we offer guests the option of a more informal, all day dining option daily at the Hartwell Café, situated on the first floor of the Hartwell Rooms some 150 yards from the main house. Also available are private dining rooms for that special event, while room service can be delivered to your individual room or suite. Of course, no meal is complete without a glass of fine wine. To that end, Hartwell House maintains an extensive wine cellar sure to contain the perfect wine to satisfy your palate.
Dress code for gentlemen is smart please; trainers, tracksuits and shorts are not acceptable.
We welcome children aged six years and over.
Opening Times
Breakfast
7:30am - 9:30am Weekdays
8am - 10am Weekends
Lunch
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Dinner
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 5pm Mon - Sat
4pm - 5:30pm Sun
Dress Code
Dress: Smart please in the Dining Room,
although jacket and tie are not obligatory;
trainers, tracksuits, and shorts are not acceptable
Hartwell Cafe
The Hartwell Cafe is an informal restaurant situated in the Hartwell Spa, on the first floor, overlooking the swimming pool and is accessible by stairs only.
The Café opens at 9.00am daily until 7.00pm daily serving a wide range of food and drink from a cup of coffee and a slice of cake to a glass of Champagne and traditional afternoon tea.
Guests may just wish to use the Hartwell Cafe as a quiet haven to relax and meet with friends for a cup of tea, or to enjoy a sumptuous lunch from our seasonal menu.
During the Summer months (depending on the english weather!) th Café opens out to the terrace, where the usual treats can be enjoyed in the sunshine. Reservations taken. Open to the public.
Opening Times
Breakfast
7:30am - 9:30am Weekdays
8am - 10am Weekends
Lunch
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Dinner
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 5pm Mon - Sat
4pm - 5:30pm Sun
Dress Code
Dress: Smart please in the Dining Room,
although jacket and tie are not obligatory;
trainers, tracksuits, and shorts are not acceptable
The Hartwell Spa
Hartwell House & Spa - The Hartwell Spa spa
The Hartwell Spa is situated close to the Hartwell Rooms and Hartwell Court, about 150 yards from the main house. An essential part of a visit to Hartwell House is the opportunity to relax and enjoy the pleasures of the Spa. Swim in the warm clear water of the inviting pool lined with blue mosaic tiles, relax in the steam room, sauna and the bubbling waters of the whirlpool bath.
Also, with the addition of our all weather hydrotherapy Hot Tub located on the spa sun terrace, sit back in the gently curved lounge seats that are contoured to allow you to relax, with 28 hydro jets massaging and soothing your tired aching muscles, in pure comfort. Soft head rests and a spacious foot well allow you to stretch out, giving plenty of space for others, while the powerful jets and bubbles work their magic.
Experienced therapists offer a wide range of beauty treatments using Aromatherapy Associates and Jessica products. Hartwell Spa Health and Beauty Days, Half Days, Lifestyle Days and individual treatments are available to guests staying in the hotel and non-resident guests.
For the energetic, a gymnasium has all the latest technologically advanced equipment, suitable for all ranges of fitness. In a gallery overlooking the pool is the Hartwell Café, open to both residents and non-residents for breakfast, morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. A delicious menu includes a range of salads and light meals.
The pool and spa can be used all day on the day of check in and check out.
Hartwell House & Spa Location
Map & Directions
Address
Oxford Road
Nr Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP17 8NR
Complimentary on site parking
How to get here
By Road: Coming from London either take the M40 to Junction 2, then A355 to Amersham, then A413 to Aylesbury. In Aylesbury take A418 towards Oxford. Hartwell House is 2 miles along this road on the right hand side. Or take M40 to Junction 7 and follow A329/A418 Thame/Aylesbury roads until you reach the village of Stone. After passing through Stone watch for signpost to Hartwell House on the left. Coming from the North: Take junction 9 off M40 for Bicester. Follow A41 through Bicester to Aylesbury. In Aylesbury follow A418 towards Oxford for 2 miles. Hartwell House is on the right. By Rail: The nearest stations are Aylesbury and Thame & Haddenham Parkway with regular services from London, Marylebone and Birmingham. Aylesbury: 2 miles London: 50 miles Birmingham: 86 miles Oxford: 21 miles Heathrow Airport: 35 miles Gatwick Airport: 55 miles Middlethorpe Hall: 180 miles Bodysgallen Hall: 190 miles
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Location & Local Attractions
The Vale of Aylesbury is one of the most beautiful parts of Buckinghamshire, endowed with several grand properties owned by the National Trust, including Waddesdon Manor, home of the Rothschild family; Claydon House, renowned for its association with Florence Nightingale the "Lady of the Lamp"; and Stowe Landscape Gardens with its many follies. London is easily reached by train or car and Heathrow airport is just an hour's drive. The hotel also lends itself to quick city breaks, or as a base for exploring Oxford, the Cotswolds, and the Chiltern Hills.
Hartwell House & Spa Reviews
- 82 reviews
- Member since 2006
Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8NR
Beautiful stay, especially for special occasions
Found online on the off chance with OPL and really pleased I did, the booking was done with ease. I arranged this for my mum's 70th birthday surprise and was a wonderful experience. The staff were all friendly and helpful in trying to make every moment of the surprise go smoothly, from arrival, the spa, treatment, the court suite room, with dinner and breakfast. Was allowed some extra time in the spa the following morning, when I asked, because it wasn't busy. The spa was lovely and the treatments were an added bonus and thoroughly needed after all the stress arranging the surprises! The room was fantastic, with everything you could need. Was a nice surprise with a little kitchen area behind a cupboard door. The court suite rooms are separate from the main hotel, but ideal when using the spa. The house and main grounds were just a short walk from our room. We were shown around the rooms of the main house by a really friendly member of staff named John. He knew the history of the hotel and showed us the rooms downstairs and 2 of the bedrooms - wow! Although the bedrooms were really large and would be a gorgeous experience, we preferred the court suites as they were quite dark and not much natural light. I was slightly disappointed that the gesture of a little celebration plaque given during dinner was forgotten. I was told it was given for special occasions, so was quite pleased something extra would be done in addition to all my planned surprises. I had spoken to many people about it to be done. When I asked when it would be given, they said it was forgotten, as it should have been brought out when given dessert. Would have been nice to have a little something by the hotel as a gesture for her birthday, as I had mentioned why we were there. But there were plenty of surprises I had arranged from beginning to end of our stay, which were amazing when seeing my mum's reaction. The cafe sandwiches could have been better presented for the price, around 7 for a few crisps and one sandwich (just using normal sliced bread). Thought perhaps special bread and a salad would have been nice, but the food was still tasty. Other food brought out looked nice and was enjoyed. It was a lovely experience from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend OPL and the hotel. Many thanks for an enjoyable stay.
Lovely Historic Country Hotel and Spa
The house is stunning and has a genuinely fascinating history. Our room was possibly the largest I have ever slept in. The grounds are attractive but not particularly large - a few more paths would be useFul in winter. The spa was excellent and did not try to sell over priced products after treatment.The pool was very attractive.Dinner was excellent with a decent wine list. Nice touch when the manager introduced himself. Bar closed quite early but it was made clear drinks could be obtained later by ringing the bell.Unfortunately I had forgotten breakfast finished at 9.30am - entirely my fault but this does seem quite early in a luxury hotel. However the manager quickly arranged a continental for us when we appeared at 9.45.
Overall we really enjoyed our overnight stay - not cheap but worth it.
Beautiful hotel
The hotel was beautiful staff lovely only complaint drinks were over priced but apart from that stunning
Relaxing birthday treat
We stayed in the courtyard suite which was real value for money compared to the price of suites in the main house. The suite was large and right next to the spa. Being away from the main house made it more private. All staff were very friendly and professional. I didn't find the evening meal that good, the fish was very overdone. The breakfast was very good with salmon being on the help yourself buffet.
First class stay - a shame about the tea machine
Excellent hotel and pool, with friendly and good service, although obviously an expensive hotel.. Our only criticism would be the tea ad coffee making machine. Iit was difficult to work out how to use. Although it produced good coffee, the tea was not very nice (flavoured from the coffee made previously) and only enough materials for one cup of tea each, which was not enough for when we stayed in our stable room reading.
Otherwise, everything was excellent
Excellent Historic Hotel & Spa!
We paid extra for a "Royal Room" in the main house for the full National Trust Experience!. The Tapestry Room was Oak panelled with "Tapestry wall hangings" and large windows overlooking parkland. The coach house rooms looked Ok near the Spa. Romantic grounds to walk around.
The four reception rooms downstairs with open fires were luxurious and full of history. The evening meal was excellent and just as good as the Michelin star Manoir. We spent more than the 53 meal allowance (an extra 28) and then wine and coffee, however, it was excellent food e.g Venison, Scallops, Steak. "Off peak luxury need to advise if service is included", as we did not mind paying 12.5% service on the extras , but not the entire bill (including 53 paid in advance again). This was on the bill in the evening, but was removed the following morning. The service and staff were excellent and Spa enjoyable. Expensive, but Excellent!
Really good stay, our 2nd time here, will return at some future time. Room excellent, food great quality, friendly, helpful staff.
A hotel with lots of charm
A beautiful house set in stunning grounds. We did have lovely weather, which helped show the gardens off. The staff are excellent and the service is faultless. The restaurant is excellent too. Trying to think of a negative, but I can't. Already planning a return visit.
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