Hartwell House is a historic country house hotel and spa located near the village of Stone, just outside Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. Public information on the venue’s website describes it as a Grade I listed Jacobean and Georgian stately home set within more than 90 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland. The property operates as a luxury hotel with guest accommodation, a restaurant and spa facilities, offering visitors the opportunity to stay in a historic country-house setting in the Vale of Aylesbury.

The house has a long history stretching back centuries, with the present building largely constructed in the early 17th century and later expanded in Georgian style. It has been associated with several notable historical figures and was famously used as the residence of the exiled King Louis XVIII of France between 1809 and 1814. In the late 20th century the building was restored and converted into a hotel, and today it operates as part of the Historic House Hotels group under a long-term lease held by the National Trust.

This overview is based on publicly available information and does not imply endorsement. Owner or Marketing? Get in touch or Join us to claim this listing and tell us all about your business, charity, community group or organisation, it’s 100% free!

Overview written: 15 March 2026