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Hartwell House & Spa

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A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a reflection in a calm water body in front. - Hartwell House & Spa (Aylesbury)
A room with a large window, a round table with a vase, a sofa, and a chair. - Hartwell House & Spa (Aylesbury)
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table with lamps. - Hartwell House & Spa (Aylesbury)
A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and seating areas. - Hartwell House & Spa (Aylesbury)
A dining area with a table set for four, a waiter, and two potted plants. - Hartwell House & Spa (Aylesbury)
Consider a stay at Hartwell House & Spa and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, and framed artwork on the walls.

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a bathroom door.

Room, 1 King Bed (Hartwell Court)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a piano, and framed pictures on the wall.

Suite (Hartwell Court)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a bedside lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and a door with a brass handle.

Suite (Hartwell Court | Gallery)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a four-poster bed, a red sofa, a patterned rug, and a painting on the wall.

Royal Four Poster

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A classic bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Aylesbury, Hartwell House & Spa is in a rural area. Queens Park Arts Centre and Thame Leisure Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Thame Market and Winslow Farmers Market. Natural History Museum at Tring and Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Aylesbury travel guide
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Oxford Road, Aylesbury, England, HP17 8NR

What's nearby

  • A tall stone monument with a spherical top, surrounded by a grassy area and a gravel path.
    Chiltern Hills
    16 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Haddenham Galleries
    10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Buckinghamshire County Museum
    11 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Queens Park Arts Centre
    11 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
    11 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Aylesbury Vale Parkway Station
    8 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ceylon Dosa
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • The Bell
    5 min drive
  • The Hop Pole
    5 min drive
  • Esquires Coffee
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hartwell Cafe & Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and January 5.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Hartwell House & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hartwell House & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hartwell House & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hartwell House & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Hartwell House & Spa located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Buckinghamshire County Museum, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, and Queens Park Arts Centre. Stoke Mandeville Hospital is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hartwell House & Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful stay, everything felt luxurious and the hotel itself and grounds around it are breathtakingly beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning historic house and grounds. Superb wine and dinner. Staff absolutely top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tanja

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A truly mesmerizing experience. The room was of a standard comparable to the one we enjoyed at the Ritz in London. The castle and its surrounding grounds were beautiful and astonishing. The architecture was impressive in its history, beauty, and timeless elegance. The staff were polite and accommodating throughout. Altogether, it was a deeply enriching experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The History of this place was fascinating. Wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historical hotel ideal for break in Chilterns

Lovely grounds for walking. Great public rooms. Dinner menu rather limited if you were staying more than a couple of days. Room was comfortable although bathroom could do with an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sheer luxury of the hotel, combined with the facilities at the Spa. My wife had nail treatment. I was able to swim & sauna every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely country house hotel

We had a family Sunday lunch here and then stayed overnight. The lunch was lovely, in a grand setting and with excellent service. We had a small room on the mezzanine floor, but it had a separate living room with a TV and was very pleasant. Our only criticism would be that the bath had only a hand shower and no curtain or screen, so if you just wanted a shower you couldn't avoid getting the floor wet. This may not be true of other rooms. The breakfast was good, except for the avocado on toast, which was mushy and unappetising. The house is impressive and has a fascinating history, and the surrounding parkland is lovely, and well worth walking around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I took my husband here for a night away for his birthday. The hotel is beautiful, very special with amazing rooms to explore and sit by one of the many fireplaces with a drink. We were allocated a room in the coach house which is closer to the spa but not part of the main building. The room was like staying in my grandmas house, clean but very old fashioned. I know that’s supposed to be the charm of a place like this but I think they can find a way to combine the character with a bit of an update. I would say the spa area is basic and the massage my husband got was underwhelming given the high price. The highlight was the breakfast which was very nice, although it was spoiled by the fact I was told off by the waiter for making a phone call. I’m all for rules, but there was no warning anywhere that mobile phones are not allowed to be used so I felt quite embarrassed. This was a night away without the children so naturally I wanted to check in on them in the morning. Anyway, would I stay here again, probably not, but maybe staying in the main hotel and not being spoken to like a child would change my mind.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were in Hartwell Court. The room was unbearably hot. Do not choose there in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service from everyone. Attention to detail on every aspect of the stay made it memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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Relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay for the weekend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dr. Intesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay and relax. Excellent staff. The restaurants have nice breakfast and dinner selections. And good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful old stately home, big comfortable rooms for relaxing. Try their afternoon tea-a real treat. Amazing grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Allaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The historical house and gardens are very beautiful and peaceful. The staff is first-class and meals at Hartwell House are delightful. My favourite destination.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel and surroundings

Amazing hotel in beautiful gardens with fantastic staff. The rooms are very traditional and rightly so, as they are in keeping with the surroundings. The bed was very soft though and also very small for the size of the room, so that's one area that I think should be modernised.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding level of service and attention to detail. Special shout out to the head sommelier, his recommendations where spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall a wonderful experience. Beautiful tranquil grounds. Only thing I would critique was that our dinner was a bit lukewarm which wasn't good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This historic hotel is as expected, the public rooms are stunning. Bedroom/bathroom decor is a little tired and chintzy. Breakfast was ok could have been better with freshly squeezed juices. Staff all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The meal was very average and the menus too restrictive. The wine was not up to anything like the value of the bottle as charged. The building and grounds are magnificent the hotel just needs to chill a bit and relax and cater for more people, better choices. The pianist was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here whilst attending the British Grand Prix. Absolutely stunning grounds, beautiful hotel. Our room was amazing. I'm disappointed we didn't get a chance to explore the grounds due to lack of time. Staff were friendly, helpful and their knowledge of the house and its history was outstanding. You could tell they were all extremely proud of their workplace. Would I go back? In a heartbeat!! The only gripe was the parking, the carpark is small and not easy to manoeuvre in, we struggled for space 2 nights out of 3 and had to park in the drop off spaces. The staff did not seem to mind though. We felt we were spoiling photo opportunities for other guests having our car outside the main doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel and fantastic spa!

This is a beautiful hotel. It felt like a peek behind the curtains of life in olden times. My daughter and I went on the circular walk and saw swans, ducks, cows and lovely old trees. The spa is second to none with friendly, helpful staff. We had the most fabulous back massage and the lady made us feel very comfortable. The only thing I found uncomfortable about our stay was the way the lady at reception spoke when we checked in. She was in what felt like pushy “sales” mode - will we be having dinner/breakfast. We had planned to but she put us off and we tried to avoid reception for rest of stay, eating elsewhere!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful building, a real privilege to get the chance to stay here. Staff were very professional but not very welcoming. A couple were great particularly the breakfast staff but others seemed to be performing an act. Sometimes the front door was opened for us and sometimes not, what is the point of that?
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Splendid house
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a stately home owned by the National Trust and we feel fortunate to have stayed in such an amazing building, almost like it was our own home. The staff were so friendly and helpful - nothing too much trouble. Although some facilities were not available due to COVID, our 4 day stay couldnt have been nicer - a truly wonderful break!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021