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Hartwell House Hotel and Spa

Oxford · United Kingdom

Oxford RoadView location

9.2/10Excellent79 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Hartwell House Hotel and Spa

Located in Aylesbury, Hartwell House & Spa is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Buckinghamshire County Museum and Thame Museum. This 4-star hotel is 7. 9 mi (12. 8 km) from Waddesdon Manor and 7. 3 mi (11. 8 km) from Chiltern Hills.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite. Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner.

Dining is also available at the coffee shop/café, and 24-hour room service is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions.

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Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Located in Aylesbury, Hartwell House & Spa is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Buckinghamshire County Museum and 6 minutes from Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. This luxury hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Queens Park Arts Centre and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 5:30 AM
Check-out until 11:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    German

    Portuguese

    English

    Latvian

    Polish

    French

    Romanian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Buckinghamshire County Museum 3.2 km / 2 mi
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Queens Park Arts Centre 4 km / 2.5 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Jubilee Square 6 km / 3.7 mi
Haddenham Galleries 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Chiltern Hills 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
The ASM Stadium 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
St. Mary's Church 12 km / 7.5 mi
Thame Museum 12.3 km / 7.7 mi
Go Ape at Wendover Woods 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Cuttle Brook 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Waddesdon Manor 12.6 km / 7.9 mi
The Players Theatre 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Thame Market 12.8 km / 8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 48
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Bellboy service
  • Lift access
  • Garden
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  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Banquet hall
  • Meeting room: 2
  • Business centre
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Spa treatments
  • Hairdressing salon
  • Picnic
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Fitness
Meal plans

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  • SUITE WITH DOUBLE BEDSUITE • WITH DOUBLE BEDSUI.DB

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    SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    Room code: SUI.DB

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  • DOUBLE CLASSIC DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • CLASSIC DOUBLE BEDDBL.AS-DB

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    CLASSIC DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBL.AS-DB

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    SINGLE CLASSIC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    CLASSIC

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    Room code: SGL.AS

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hartwell House Hotel and Spa

9.2
Excellent
79 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
50 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jul 2026
Pat
We were in Hartwell Court. The room was unbearably hot. Do not choose there in the summer
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Susana
We had such a wonderful stay, everything felt luxurious and the hotel itself and grounds around it are breathtakingly beautiful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Robert
Excellent service from everyone. Attention to detail on every aspect of the stay made it memorable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2025
Tanja
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
Joanna
Stunning historic house and grounds. Superb wine and dinner. Staff absolutely top notch.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2025
David
Relaxing stay
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Dec 2024
Kristie
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2024
Ian
The History of this place was fascinating.
Wonderful.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2024
Dave

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2023
P

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2023
Trevor
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.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2023
Paul
Wonderful old stately home, big comfortable rooms for relaxing. Try their afternoon tea-a real treat. Amazing grounds.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2023
Peter
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2023
Xavier
Outstanding level of service and attention to detail. Special shout out to the head sommelier, his recommendations where spot on
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2023
Darren
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2023
Allaine
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2022
Kerry

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2022
jacqueline
Lovely stay for the weekend
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2022
Dr. Intesar
Excellent place to stay and relax. Excellent staff. The restaurants have nice breakfast and dinner selections. And good value for money.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2022
lorraine
overall a wonderful experience. Beautiful tranquil grounds. Only thing I would critique was that our dinner was a bit lukewarm which wasn't good
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2022
Maura
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2022
Carmel

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!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2022
Helen
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?
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2022
Matthew
Splendid house
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
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!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Aug 2020
Christian
Whilst the House is still lovely, the Courtyard properties are pokey. Hartwell House communication during Covid could be improved.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2020
Deena

Once in a lifetime opportunity!

So special!! Don’t miss an opportunity to stay here!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Stunning location, castle food and service. Nothing else to say!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2020
Kyri

Magical

Set it 90 achres of greenery. This stunning country manor. Will not disappoint. Peaceful atmosphere will leave you feeling relaxed and bliss all in one.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Food was amazing, staff were efficient, hotel grounds and house exceptional, bedroom lovely but tired in places if you looked closely ... but it is an old property so perhaps to be expected.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2019
ER
Incredible venue, the property itself is stunning in beautiful ground to walk around. The service was outstanding and staff could not do enough to help. We ate at the restaurant which was a really special experience and took a chance to relax in the spa. Needless to say, we'll be back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2019
Gary
Nice hotel. Very pleasant surroundings.
Business
4/10
Poor
18 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
It is a beautiful property on the outside but the interiors are tired looking and in need of updating. For the price, we were not happy with the hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2019
Catherine

Great!

Beautiful house! The gardens are particularly lovely.
Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2019
S
I would not recommend it to anyone. They charge s premium price but give a 2 star service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Wonderful location in the middle of an attractive park. Public rooms were striking, great period ceilings and walls. Bedroom was large and comfortable. And the breakfasts and dinners were excellent. The sports facilities in the spa were the cherry on the top. It was not cheap but definitely excellent value for money. If you need a place to stay to tour Bucks, this is the one. The only negative is nearby Aylesbury, the roads are a maze and the signage is quite appalling -- in some cases you could only find where you were intending to go by approaching from the opposite direction. Even Satnav was confused !
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
I booked this property as a treat to myself and thought it would be superb - it was better than that. From the minute I arrived to the minute I left I felt thoroughly spoilt. Someone was always available if required, and helped when I had an \"issue\" with the television set. I also had a massage at the Spa whilst here, I just wish I had booked a longer one, it was so relaxing. I can thoroughly recommend this Hotel.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2019
Kevin

Second visit

Excellent quiet and very relaxing location but check in was very slow and the room had odd areas that could of been cleaner.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
This was just a gorgeous English historic house. The staff were amazing and extremely polite and professional. Our room was actually a suite with fabulous furniture and amenities. The grounds were fabulous for walking and the millions of snowdrops were awesome We could not recommend it more highly. Fabulous!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2019
luke

Fantastic historic property

Amazing hotel with amazing staff. The hours is incredible and looked after very well. The food is top quality and the staff are super friendly and good at those jobs
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
great service very Happy beautiful garden great location close to Oxford and London Heathrow airport.
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2018
John
Fantastic overnight stay with meals and spa treatments. All our meals were of a high level and enjoyed by everyone. Treatments were also of a high level. The decor is in keeping with an old country house, so if you are expecting modern , this is not the hotel, however everything was of a great standard, room was lovely and warm. Staff, and dealing with any issues we had (nothing to do with the hotel) all fantastic.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2018
Chris
Absolutely fantastic stay; perfect weekend getaway. All the satff, without exception, were friendly, helpful and made us feel very welcome.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2018
chris

Amazing spa weekend

Beautiful setting, super friendly staff, amazing facilities
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2018
Geoffrey
Excellent location, House grounds, environment, cows in the pasture.
Atmosphere within the hotel too austere. Very efficient staff and yet an absence of a deal and understanding of customers. Too formal, too wooden but...effective. ambiance needs calm and relaxing. Too much starch in bed sheets, table cloth, napkins.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2018
Paul

Wonderful spa day

An amazing stay made possible by incredibly helpful staff - a wonderful setting, with great spa facilities. The food was great and we really enjoyed the drinks too! Would definitely stay again and look forward to the next excuse to visit!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Peaceful and beautiful

The Hartwell House is a historic estate dating back hundreds of years. The estate and surrounding buildings are architecturally interesting, and the grounds are idyllic. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the Hartwell House!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2017
Amanda

Just like Downton Abbey!

Gorgeous historic hotel with all the amenities. Room 34 has a loft bedroom with floor to ceiling windows and is absolutely the most beautiful room!
8/10
Excellent
18 Dec 2016
Verified traveler

Overall an Excellent Stay

Very nice hotel and excellent service. Breakfast wasn't great but was okay
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2015
Ian

Total luxury in a former stately home

Welcomed perfectly on arrival by a most informative and friendly 'butler'
Room superb and great views of the grounds
Bar was excellent and the many living rooms and library are excellent to enjoy and read in
The grounds are outstanding and very well looked after
Breakfast superb and complimentary cooked food for menu was done very well
Coffee service to the room also very good
Partner

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Hartwell House Hotel and Spa
Oxford Road, Aylesbury, United Kingdom

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