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Reviews of Hartwell House & Spa 4 stars

Oxford Road, Aylesbury, HP17 8NR, United Kingdom

#2 of 21 hotels in Aylesbury

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 129 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    10
    I can’t fault our stay. It was comfortable , the staff were great, the Restaraunt was lovely and the food excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hartwell Court Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Dry relaxed. Lovely burrito ding. Helpful staff. A lovely stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    9.0
    Stunning hotel one hour away from London
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just an hour from London, Hartwell House is a hidden gem. The hotel boasts a perfect location with expansive grounds for leisurely strolls and breathtaking scenery. Once home to King Louis XVIII, it is steeped in historic charm and elegance. We had a lovely experience, particularly enjoying breakfast served by the very friendly staff member, Sonar. Every room is impressive, adorned with beautiful paintings and thoughtfully decorated. As soon as you step inside, it feels as though time has paused, making you want to relax by the cozy fireplaces scattered throughout the hotel. While I had some initial concerns after reading reviews about renovations, I was pleasantly surprised. The rooms are spacious, and for a place with such historical significance, the hotel is in excellent condition.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    9.0
    Back yet again for my birthday celebration❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very hot room No fresh milk in the fridge or de caff coffee A tv didn’t seem to work

    The suite/small house.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Royal Four Poster Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect from welcoming concierge; friendly reception; attentive staff and a breathtaking room with a beautiful view.

    Hartwell House & Spa is a hidden gem - a beautiful estate full of history.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    10
    The most beautiful spa hotel with a great restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hotel was so beautiful and comfortable. We also loved the breakfast and dinner offered in the dining room. It was definitely the best Spa hotel we have ever stayed!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    10
    So much Perfection in one place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The most incredible experience from arrival to departure. I had a great tour of the hotel and a little history lesson regarding the historical figures who lived in the hotel ( I think the gentleman's name was Jacob, thank you!!). My room was stunning with a wonderful view of the grounds. The hotel decor is beautiful and very Bridgertonesque but also very comfortable with great spots where you can just chill and read a book. The bar is incredible, very cosy and British - definitely recommend. Spa was super chilled, not many people around. It was a warm day so I grabbed a sun lounger to soak up the rays on the patio. I also had an incredible frozen facial where the facialist treats your skin with - 200 degree blasts of air, I WAS GLOWING for days. Food is very traditional with everyone dressed well for dinner, I don't mind dining alone but did feel more conscious than I would normally, maybe because it was so formal but the food was beautiful!! On my last day I did a lovely walk in the grounds before taking a quick taxi and jumping on a train back to the big smoke, Thanks to everyone for my wonderful stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    10
    Old English charm, class and peace
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The perfect scenery of an English countryside house. Fabulous historic premises combined with modern day comfort.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    9.0
    A lovely hotel, comments need to be embraced by the staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hartwell Court Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower over the bath, we are sure the room on booking.com stated a walk in shower, stand to be corrected. It was not great. No fridge in the room for the amount we paid, very poor.

    Old world charm, comfortable rooms, staff interactions were fantastic, well done. The dinner and breakfast service were great.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    10
    Amazing hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Royal Four Poster Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This hotel is amazing. We loved it. The staff are really great. The food was excellent. The service amazing. I would say that this is the best experience I have had staying in a hotel. We used the spa, and my partner had a treatment and came out saying how great it was.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    10
    Wish we could have stopped longer. Beautiful walk around the house and enjoyed exploring the interio
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Happy as it was thank you

    Breakfast excellent, All the staff friendly and very helpful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    8.0
    We had a very relaxing time Spa was good and grounds and house beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    steam room not hot enough. Dinner overpriced and a bit pretentious.

    Location good. buffet could have been more extensive. coffee not great.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Royal Four Poster Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the convenient location close to major attractions". We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast in the morning". The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    10
    A very pleasant experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our experience could not be improved! We are very well travelled and I would rate the experience of Hartwell house for the duration of our visit amongst the best

    All our meals were of exceptional quality the staff were all understanding and very efficient Every member of the team was very professional and friendly The elegance of the house shone through from our arrival and duration on departure

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very friendly helpful staff, excellent food and lovely location. The dinner was good value for money

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    10
    Wonderful weekend in an historically significant hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    See swimming pool comment above.

    Room spacious with view of garden. Beautiful walk around the estate. Historical links. Safe car parking. Breakfast excellent. Evening dinner first rate. Staff very helpful and polite. Spa facilities excellent (but, on the day we left, we were not allowed access to the swimming pool after our check-out time. This was very disappointing)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    8.0
    A pleasant two day stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We would have liked to see some evidence of wilding in the grounds, perhaps introducing some pigs and wild ponies. The bath in room 28 needed a scrub. It would have been even better if the portions at dinner had been larger. At breakfast I would have liked fresh avocado on my toast instead of a smear of avocado paste.

    The grounds and house were beautiful, well preserved and interesting. There were plenty of staff who were professional and attentive. Our room was lovely. It was large and comfortable. There were plenty of sockets to recharge our electronic devices.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    10
    Suburb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms very expensive, despite interesting and antique decor.

    Beautiful setting and building. Staff extremely helpful. Food excellent

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful building, great staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some of the spa facilities could do with a refresh/refurb.

    Stunning country house. Excellent service and food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hartwell Court Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    A perfect weekend in the country
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gym was small (but the pool was lively).

    The peace and quiet. The history. The architecture. The grounds. The public rooms with newspapers and magazines to sit and relax in. The staff went out of their way to look after every request. They kind and friendly. It was real a pleasure to stay there.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great looking Manor House, however the best part was definitely everyone who looked after guests. They’ll make a shabby student hostel feel like a five star hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Green carpet!

    Lovely grounds

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    A restful stay in a beautiful location with attentive staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hartwell Court Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    More teabags and milk needed in the room

    The breakfast was excellent - I judge a hotel by how they cook scrambled eggs and yours were first rate. The main house is beautiful - it felt a bit like stepping back in time to a country house weekend.

    Stayed in April 2024

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