Hartwell House
Hartwell House is a stately country house near Aylesbury, blending Jacobean and Georgian work in its long facades. For several years it sheltered the exiled French king Louis XVIII and his court, a curious chapter in its history. The grounds were laid out in the 18th century with lawns, water and ornamental temples, and the house now runs as a hotel. The parkland and exterior remain a treat for visitors.
- Jacobean and Georgian house
- Landscaped 18th-century grounds
- Royal exile connection
Best for admirers of grand houses and their landscaped grounds.
Things to see at Hartwell House
Tick these off when you visit — open the place in Manorhop to save your progress.
- The Jacobean north front
- The lake and ornamental bridge
- The obelisk in the grounds
- Ruined St Mary's Church
- The Egyptian Spring folly