Waddesdon Manor was built (1874-89) by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to display his outstanding collection of art treasures and to entertain the fashionable world. On a hilltop overlooking the Aylesbury Vale, it is the last remaining complete example of 'le go'othschild'. The House combines the highest quality French furniture, textiles and decorative arts from the 18th century with magnificent English portraits and Dutch Old Master paintings. Waddesdon has one of the finest Victorian gardens in Britain, famous for its Parterre, seasonal displays, colourful shrubs, mature trees, statues and carpet bedding. Areas serviced: Aylesbury & Thamewww.waddesdon.org.ukHigh St Waddesdon, HP18 0JE

No matter where you're traveling, you'll find a familiar place to stay at Holiday Inn? hotels. It's all the services and amenities you want and the value you expect. Holiday Inn is the perfect choice for both your business and leisure travel needs. With nearly 1,500 Holiday Inn hotels around the world, Holiday Inn remains the most popular hotel brand. Areas serviced: Aylesbury & Thamewww.holidayinn.comAston Clinton Rd Weston Turville, HP22 5AA

Hartwell House is a magnificent stately home standing in ninety acres of landscaped parkland. It has forty-six bedrooms and suites and several elegant and spacious reception rooms with outstanding decorative ceilings and panelling, antique furniture and fine paintings. Hartwell House is owned and was restored by Historic House Hotels who also own Middlethorpe Hall in York and Bodysgallen Hall in North Wales. Areas serviced: Aylesbury & Thamewww.hartwell-house.comPark Lodge/Hartwell House Hartwell, HP17 8NL

West Lodge Hotel was originally a 19th century Lodge House and part of the Rothschild Estate. Privately owned, West Lodge has been sympathetically restored with an eye for detail and comfort. An ideal location for small weddings, functions, private parties, business conferences or those guests attending local courses at ESRI, RAF Halton, Green Park, Aylesbury and Grendon Underwood Prison Training Centre. Areas serviced: Aylesbury & Thamewww.westlodge.co.uk45 London Rd Aston Clinton, HP22 5HL