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Thirty can be found in the main house, which is home to singles, doubles, twins, royal rooms and suites, while Hartwell Court, a two-storey restored 18th-century indoor riding school and stables, is home to classic court rooms, double rooms and suites.
The area is teeming with historical sights: Blenheim Palace, Waddesdon Manor, Bletchley Park and Claydon House are all within an hour’s drive away, so access to a car is an advantage; Hartwell House guests can enjoy discounted or complimentary access.
The indoor pool is part of the brilliant spa] Hartwell House couldn’t be a more perfect setting for afternoon tea, which can be taken in the hotel’s Morning Room, Drawing Room or Library.
Dinner is overseen by executive head chef, Daniel Richardson, formerly of London’s three Michelin-starred La Gavroche and Le Meridian Hotel’s Michelin-starred Oak Room, who earned Hartwell House two AA rosettes for his cookery skills.
Elsewhere within the grounds sits The Old Rectory, an elegant Georgian house set in two acres of pristine private garden that sleeps seven, has its own private outdoor swimming pool and is available for private hire.
