Hartwell House & Spa is an estate destination wedding venue in Stone, United Kingdom, hosting 150 at dinner.

Hartwell House & Spa

StoneEngland, United Kingdom

Hartwell House & Spa is a historic estate in Stone, Buckinghamshire, set within private grounds and gardens about 45 minutes from London Heathrow (LHR).

Guests
150 at dinner
Rooms
48 rooms
Exclusive use
£17,000 to £19,000a night
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
LHRabout 45 min by car

About the venue

Hartwell House & Spa is a historic estate in Stone, Buckinghamshire, set within private grounds and gardens about 45 minutes from London Heathrow (LHR).

With 48 bedrooms across room types from Royal Four Poster Rooms to Hartwell Court Suites, the estate hosts licensed legal ceremonies on site for up to 72 seated guests, seated dining for up to 150, and both indoor and outdoor receptions with space to dance.

Full buyout is available from \u00a317,000 to \u00a319,000, including rooms, reception space and VAT, with catering and drinks charged separately.

Head of Events Mirella Di Bratto and the on-site coordination team handle planning, and in-house catering covers food allergies, intolerances and special diets.

  • Full estate buyout from \u00a317,000-\u00a319,000, including rooms, reception space and VAT (catering and drinks excluded)
  • 48 bedrooms on site, including Royal Four Poster Rooms, Hartwell Court Suites and Gallery Suites
  • Legal ceremonies on site, seating up to 72, with seated dining for up to 150 and 90 standing
  • Indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options within private grounds and gardens

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Hartwell House & Spa cost?
The venue quotes £17,000 to £19,000 a night for exclusive use.
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How many guests does Hartwell House & Spa hold?
Hartwell House & Spa holds 150 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at Hartwell House & Spa?
Yes. 48 rooms.
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How do guests get to Hartwell House & Spa?
Fly into LHR, about 45 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
150 guests
Standing reception
90 guests
Ceremony, seated
72 guests

Staying over

Rooms
48 rooms
Room types
11 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Pets
Yes
Nearest airport
LHR, 45 min by car
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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Can we legally marry at Hartwell House & Spa?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can be held on site, with seating for up to 72 guests. Outdoor ceremonies are also possible within the grounds.
How many guests can you seat for the wedding breakfast?
The estate seats up to 150 guests for dining, with capacity for 90 standing and dedicated dance space.
What does a buyout cost and what is included?
Buyout is priced between \u00a317,000 and \u00a319,000, including the rooms, reception space and VAT. Catering and drinks are quoted separately. Buyout and exclusive use are available but not required.
How far is the venue from the nearest airport?
The nearest airport is London Heathrow (LHR), around a 45-minute transfer.
Who do we contact to start planning?
Mirella Di Bratto, Head of Events, can be reached at events@hartwell-house.com or +44 1296 746502. There is also an on-site coordinator for your wedding.

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  • Seated dinner: 150 guests

    “Using the south terrace, a truly magnificent setting and backdrop, an exclusive use marquee wedding enables a larger wedding for up to 150 guests where you will also have exclusive use on the day of the main house public rooms, dining rooms and 32 bedrooms and suites in the main house and 16 in Hartwell Court.”
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  • Standing reception: 90 guests

    “A wedding breakfast buffet menu, priced from £40 per person, available for parties of over 50 and up to 90 guests (standing).”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 72 guests

    “The Soane Room - creates a stunning setting with its arched windows overlooking the lawns, perfect for a maximum number of 72 guests.”
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  • Rooms: 48 rooms

    “Discover Hartwell House, a magnificent stately home, ideal for exclusive use, with 48 bedrooms, for weddings, house parties or corporate retreat, and just one hour from central London.”
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  • Room types: 11 listed

    “Hartwell Court Suite”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Discover Hartwell House, a magnificent stately home, ideal for exclusive use, with 48 bedrooms, for weddings, house parties or corporate retreat, and just one hour from central London.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Ceremony only package - for those who wish to enter into a civil marriage in one of Hartwell’s four licensed rooms.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Hartwell House has four rooms licensed to stage the ceremony, as well as a choice of magnificent drawing rooms to entertain your guests.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “For non-legal ceremonies, we are also able to offer the Gibbs Pavilion in the garden.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “A personal menu created by our Head Chef to suit all your wedding guests’ tastes.”
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  • Dietary options: Food allergies or intolerance and special diets

    “Any food allergies or intolerance requested can be accommodated.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “An extensive range of beers, spirits and soft drinks is of course available.”
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  • Price: £17,000 to £19,000 for the whole property, per night

    “Sunday to Thursday - from £17,000 (including VAT) *”
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  • Included: Rooms, VAT and reception space

    “Sunday to Thursday - from £17,000 (including VAT) *”
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  • Not included: Catering and drinks

    “* Food & Beverage not included in the above pricing.”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Ceremony only package - for those who wish to enter into a civil marriage in one of Hartwell’s four licensed rooms.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “Dogs: 1 large or 2 small dogs can be accommodated in ground floor Court Suites.”
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  • Nearest airport: LHR, 45 min by car

    “LHR”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Hartwell House also provides executive services for corporate and business hire, with four purpose-built meeting rooms, multi-device wifi and designated parking meaning that conferences, meetings and seminars can all take place hassle-free, and against the beautiful backdrop of the Hartwell parkland.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “This includes the ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception with dedicated waiting staff.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Using the south terrace, a truly magnificent setting and backdrop, an exclusive use marquee wedding enables a larger wedding for up to 150 guests where you will also have exclusive use on the day of the main house public rooms, dining rooms and 32 bedrooms and suites in the main house and 16 in Hartwell Court.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “If required we can assist organising a live band or disco on your behalf.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “The Hartwell Spa is housed in a splendid building modelled on an orangery and contains a generous-sized swimming pool, spa bath, steam room, saunas and a well equipped gymnasium.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Hartwell House provides a magnificent setting for weddings and receptions, standing in 90 acres of gardens and parkland offering ideal backdrops to capture your day.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “A stately home set in over 90 acres of gardens and parkland makes Hartwell House the perfect venue for exclusive use, either for a special event with work colleagues, a family gathering, or an elegant English wedding.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “The National Trust-owned Grade 1 listed Jacobean and Georgian house provides all that is best in country house hospitality and service.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Your guests will enjoy award winning food, excellent wines, professional service and your own in-house wedding planner with you from start to finish, to ensure the whole process is enjoyable, especially the day itself.”
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£17,000 to £19,000Exclusive use · a night

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