Buckinghamshire’s Most Romantic Hotel fit for a King and Queen

-Explore 94 acres of National Trust gardens 
-The Grade I Listed House is home to an award-winning Restaurant
– Enjoy spa treatments by 111SKIN and spend time in the swimming pool
-The Good Hotel Guide awarded Hartwell House ‘Best Historic Hotel’ for 2026
– Winner at Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2026 ‘Best for Romance’

Hartwell House is one of the UK’s leading hotels for romance. Guests can explore plenty of history indoors and beautiful National Trust gardens outdoors. In addition, the hotel offers fine dining and spa experiences to enhance a romantic break. This is the hotel with a royal history. In 1809, Hartwell House was leased to the exiled King Louis XVIII of France and his court. King Louis remained at Hartwell until 1814 when the constitutional document, confirming his accession to the throne, was signed in the library by the King.  

Public rooms at Hartwell House invite guests to unwind with a book, explore the unique history of each room, enjoy afternoon tea in front of a fireplace or sip on cocktails ahead of dinner. 

The Great Hall is a masterpiece of English baroque design and most of this room is virtually unchanged since its completion around 1740. The Morning Room and the Library are decorated in the Rococo style, with curvilinear marble chimney pieces. The bookcases in the Library are fitted with some of the finest surviving gilt-brass wirework in the country. The main Dining Room has been designed in the style of the eminent early 19th century architect, Sir John Soane. The restaurant has been awarded two AA Rosettes and is open daily for dinner and on Sundays for lunch. The unique staircase at Hartwell House is decorated with carved Jacobean figures and leads to a selection of luxury suites and bedrooms.

Today a number of Royal Rooms and Royal Suites located in the main house offer the ultimate accommodation experience where guests are immersed in history. A number of ‘Royal Four Poster Rooms‘ were once resided in by King Louis XVIII and his Queen and these four poster rooms are the perfect setting to celebrate and enjoy a true escape. There are four rooms situated at each corner of the main house decorated with antiques, fine paintings and awe-inspiring views of the gardens, parkland and lake. 

St Mary’s Church is located in the hotel grounds and the little octagonal church was rebuilt in 1753 by Henry Keene. It is one of the finest examples of the early Gothic Revival style.   

Historic House Hotels restored Hartwell House and today the hotel’s long and distinguished history can be felt instantly as guests arrive. Each of the public rooms tells a story. The Great Hall, the Morning Room, the Drawing Room, the Library and three elegant dining rooms including the principal Dining Room can be enjoyed by all guests and visitors who dine including enjoying afternoon tea which is served daily.

Hartwell Spa resides in the grounds with a  mosaic-lined indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, gym and club room. Guests can enjoy treatments by leading brand 111SKIN and Jessica for manicures and pedicures. 

Hartwell House was the winner at Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2026 for ‘Best for Romance’. The Good Hotel Guide awarded Hartwell House ‘Best Historic Hotel’ for 2026 at their recent Good Hotel Guide Cesar Awards. These awards go to the best hotels of the year. Inspired by Cesar Ritz, the most celebrated of hoteliers, these awards have been called the Oscars of hotel keeping. 

In September 2008, the hotel was donated to the National Trust to ensure its long-term protection. It continues to be managed by Historic House Hotels. 

And if Hartwell House happens to be the place to propose to someone here are some suggestions: 

• Propose in the garden facing Hartwell House on the historic bridge over the lake which was erected at the end of the 19th century and is the central span of old Kew Bridge.
• Propose in the spring garden which is home to 10,000 daffodils and set in a more secluded part of the grounds. 
• Propose in one of the public rooms and ask the team to prepare a bottle of champagne and set up an area facing the peaceful gardens. 
• Propose after dinner one evening taking a short walk outside with a small table set up with after dinner drinks and blankets as you both look at the moon or stargaze. 

The tranquil setting at Hartwell House invites guests to truly unwind and enjoy a romantic break throughout the year. 

www.hartwell-house.com Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8NR, Tel:01296 747444

B&B priced from £293 per room per night and includes use of the spa facilities

Hartwell House welcome children over the age of six years. The hotel also welcome two small dogs or one large dog per selected suite (by prior request)