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The Retreat, Elcot Park

4.0 star property
Hotel in Newbury with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Escape to The Retreat, Elcot Park, a serene haven nestled in the countryside. Explore the garden and unwind with a massage at Signet Spa or enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants. With an arcade/game room, indoor pool and outdoor pool with sun loungers plus helpful staff who have delighted previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The current price is P15,557
P18,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Culture Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Wessex Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bushby Bacon Suite

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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Percy Shelley Suite

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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Sutton Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Culture room with Balcony

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Balcony or patio
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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Residence Suite

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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3 Bedroom Residence Suite

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

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The Retreat Elcot Park, West Berkshire, Newbury, England, RG20 8NJ

What's nearby

  • Kennet & Avon Canal - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Deanwood Park Golf Course - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Watermill Theatre - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Donnington Grove Country Club - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Donnington Castle - 10 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Hungerford Kintbury Station - 4 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungerford Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Plume - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Borough Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mr. FRY'S - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪1772 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Retreat, Elcot Park

Upscale hotel in a rural location
At The Retreat, Elcot Park, you can look forward to a garden, a hair salon, and an arcade/game room. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at Signet Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Pan-Asian cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • 1,772
  • Yu

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Retreat Elcot Park
The Retreat, Elcot Park Hotel
The Retreat, Elcot Park Newbury
The Retreat, Elcot Park Hotel Newbury

Frequently asked questions

Does The Retreat, Elcot Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Retreat, Elcot Park?

As of Nov 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat, Elcot Park on Nov 24, 2025 start from P 15,557.17, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Retreat, Elcot Park pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat, Elcot Park?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Retreat, Elcot Park?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat, Elcot Park located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Kennet & Avon Canal and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Welford Park. Deanwood Park Golf Course and Watermill Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Retreat, Elcot Park Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 172 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, very friendly staff and great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, gorgeous rooms but it’s the extra touches like free wellies to use when it’s muddy, free popcorn, drinks and snacks in the corridors, wine hour, free homemade biscuits etc that make it even more special. The grounds are gorgeous and we loved the serene spa space we had almost to ourselves. Staff also couldn’t be more helpful. Will be back in summer to try the outdoor pool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect stay here. The decor, the staff, the food, the atmosphere was all wonderful, honestly couldn’t fault it here. Staff were helpful and kind, the cleanliness was perfection and the spa was heavenly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel with very helpful and friendly staff! Great facilities and lovely walks available. Will be back in summer for sure :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEISHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay. Thank you to all the staff for their wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel, beautiful location

Lovely luxury country hotel in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant food & accommodation. Super helpful, friendly staff. Great spa facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Theodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pros: The spa is a bit small but nice, the decor is fun, great cocktails, good food, our room was quiet, the tennis court was fun The cons: The beds were hard, the vegan breakfast options limited, difficult to get a booking at the restaurants or spa without booking well in advance and the whole place feels a bit big and not boutiquey
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha-lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel!

An amazing hotel! Fantastic service, great food. Lots of attention to detail!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place , staff so friendly! Spa , food , welcome drink on arrival all amazing! Room and decor everywhere also 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Incredible facilities and a really generous spirit; love the pantries and welcome drink and general relaxed and welcoming feeling. Perfect for a real spoiling break!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wessex rooms were really nice. The pantry at the end of the aisle was a unusual but very nice feature too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A new fave!

Lovely place, beautiful space and interiors and gorgeous spa and outdoor pool and gardens. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved internal decor. Very competent staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely outdoor pool

Lovely outdoor pool and spa with friendly staff and good food! We were woken up by barking dogs in one of the rooms in the middle of the night - the staff were quick to sort the issue once we phoned reception, but the room was quite noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visiting for Christmas

We really enjoyed our week over Christmas. The bed is one of the most comfortable I have experienced in an hotel. The staff are really committed and it shows. Great amenities, excellent food and wine. One small area for improvement please have some good beer options in the bar.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid 4/5

Lovely hotel. We opted for the Sutton Suite which was large and well laid out. Service is super friendly, but not always as helpful as it could be. Both 1772 and Yû are reasonably good and sensibly priced. Don’t bother to get breakfast included. It’s good but buy it when there. Included options are limited. Spa is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sogole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Perfect English Countryside Gateway

Our experience at retreat Elcot Park has been excellent. The service standards are comparable to a 5 stars hotel and each and every member of the staff is adequately trained, polite, pleasant and efficient. The hotel proposes a wide range of activities, often with complementary services. Hike, tours, tennis court, spa. No overcharge to borrow the tennis rackets or to borrow boots to do a beautiful hike in the area and even complementary snacks ! Both restaurants were delicious and the 1775 brasserie clearly deserves a Michelin’s recommandation. My compliments to the chef and his/her team. Note that without a car, you are pretty much required to eat all meals at the hotel which may end up pricy (but tasty). The spa is new and in a good state. Add an outside jacuzzi to make it perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stayed but didn’t live up to my expectations

I was really looking forward to our stay at The Retreat, as it had just picked up some impressive award for the best hotel in Britain or similar. The greeting from the reception team on arrival was excellent, we were seated on nice sofas and given a glass of wine. Then we were shown to our room which was a nice size but a little limited in furniture, but ok. There are pantries near the rooms where you can help yourself to drinks and snacks etc which is a really nice touch. We booked dinner in the hotel, there was a big party in that night as well so the service was terribly slow and the food ok, but not too special. In the morning we used the outdoor swimming pool and spa facilities, I had a facial as well which was all nice, I especially liked the pool. There was the odd touch missing ie no slippers in the rooms to go to the spa with. Breakfast was continental and if you wanted anything else it was an extra charge which was a bit strange, but actually ok and there was plenty of choice. In summary we had a nice time, some bits were really good, but it didn’t live up to what I was expecting have read about the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
After spending 30 mins waiting to be given the room key as they were having issues with the Expedia booking I finally got to my room, as soon as I walked in I heard the industrial extractor fan which was installed just outside the bedroom window on the flat roof over the kitchen, the noise was the same as being in an aeroplane , I went down to reception to say that I wouldn’t be able to accept this room due to the noise of this kitchen extractor fan to be told that the fan would be switched off at 11pm and normally they charge a lot more for rooms hence the reason why my room was so cheap (all I did was book through Expedia, there was no mention that the reason my room was £120 per night was due to an industrial extractor fan just outside the bedroom window) the reception spoke to her manager and came back and offered another room for an extra £20 which I declined, the good news is that the constant noise of this industrial extractor fan did stop at 11pm but started up again at 6am, the room was hot and you couldn’t open the windows as the latches had been painted over so many times but if you could open the windows to let some fresh air in then the noise would be the same as standing next to an aeroplane on takeoff, hotel is nice but the rooms near this extractor fan should not be offered at all and to say there is a reason the rooms are so cheap due to this is not acceptable, I would not recommend this hotel due to my experience with the time taken to check in and the fans

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and remote-feeling property. Great gym and spa. Very good food options. Nice rooms - got a hot, hard to open windows!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place with fantastic decor and great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My balcony room was overlooking the car park and got no sun which was disappointing. Outdoor pool is really lovely and good number of sunloungers to enjoy the sun. Spa was incredible, I don’t use them often but the massage was sensational. Breakfast kept running out of food and dinner seems a touch overpriced. Restaurant staff do their best and are lovely but are essentially untrained sixth formers. Nice place but wouldn’t rush back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, the spa is a wonderful place to relax. Breakfast was amazing!! And the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025