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The Retreat, Elcot Park

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants; lunch and dinner served
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Aerial view
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Dining room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $299
$249 nightly
$299 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

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The Retreat Elcot Park, West Berkshire, Newbury, England, RG20 8NJ
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newbury Racecourse
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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A four-poster bed with a bench, a fireplace, a blue armchair, and a dresser with a mirror.

Bushby Bacon Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Culture Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Culture room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Heritage Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Heritage Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Culture Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Wessex Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Wessex Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bushby Bacon Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Bushby Bacon Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Percy Shelley Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Percy Shelley Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Sutton Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Sutton Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Culture room with Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2 Bedroom Residence Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

2 Bedroom Residence Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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3 Bedroom Residence Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

3 Bedroom Residence Suite

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Newbury

Located in Newbury, The Retreat, Elcot Park is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Deanwood Park Golf Course and Herongate Club. .This spa hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Highclere Castle and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Kennet & Avon Canal.

What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Watermill Theatre - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 19 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 21 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • University of Oxford - 49 min drive - 38.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. FRY'S - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Woodspeen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bowler's Arms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Tally Ho - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Plume - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Retreat, Elcot Park

The Retreat, Elcot Park offers 55 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Signet Spa has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. The spa is open daily.
Stay in one of 55 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite at 1772, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
1772 - Overlooking the garden, this brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Yu - This theme restaurant specializes in Pan-Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

The Retreat, Elcot Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 212 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and accommodation as a whole. Relaxing refreshing retreat!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The small touches such as the tea in the room and the night cap and how well the rooms were cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LOU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Elcot park. The place has a great atmosphere and gives feeling of unpretentious luxury. Great but unfussy staff. Gorgeous spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a room upgrade on arrival which was lovely. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Senel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The attention to detail surrounding guest experience stood out to me. The furnishings, food, spa and staff were all top notch. Would highly recommend. The only thing is that the timings for things can be restrictive if you want to get the most out of your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay for my wife’s birthday. Staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and hotel. Spa pretty busy so hard to use facilities or find somewhere to really relax. Restaurant is fine but vegetarian options very limited. A mini bar/fridge in room would be nice. My the time we went to have tea in the morning the milk on the countertop was warm and a bit spoilt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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6/10 Okay

Mr Luca

Liked: Staff & service
Nice rooms and spaces
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, nice touch with the pantry and the spa facilities. Food was delicious too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mala

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were amazing. Room was tired looking, heating wasn’t working and portable heater provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at the Retreat and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building, rooms and excellent service from staff. Spa good, but disappointed due to odorous water in outside hot tubs and excessive amount of foam and scum in the indoor hydro pool which put us off using the spa facilities due to concerns of cleanliness. A shame as everything else about our stay was exceptional. Complimentary room upgrade was appreciated although the shower tray was very slow to drain. The pantry room is a great idea and had a good selection of drinks and snacks to choose from. Walks suggested in the handy book in our room were well enjoyed. The Brasserie restaurant was excellent with a good menu and service was second to none - everyone was friendly and nothing was too much to ask. (N.B. Spa cleanliness was raised with reception at checkout)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Lovely birthday stay

We enjoyed our stay, we loved that there was a pantry with drinks and snacks in, and the staff were so friendly from reception to breakfast the next morning. The pool area was good, and we'd come back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great short stay - peaceful and relaxing - great scenery and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Flora

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Logistically breakfast doesn’t work. Too many guests and not enough seating. Tables not cleared quick enough so you end up standing with your food waiting for a table.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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