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The Retreat, Elcot Park

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $242
$201 nightly
$242 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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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
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Culture Deluxe Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

Culture Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with white linens, a striped pillow, and a red headboard in a room with blue walls and a window.

Heritage Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a striped pillow, a green nightstand, and a red upholstered headboard in a room with blue walls and a window.

Classic Room

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a radiator.

Heritage Double or Twin Room

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

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and framed pictures on the wall.

Culture Deluxe Double Room

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with lamps, a bench, and a window with curtains.

Wessex Room

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

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A bunk bed room with a window, a radiator, a chair, and a dresser.

Family Room

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

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

Bushby Bacon Suite

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

View all photos for Percy Shelley Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a dresser, and a chandelier.

Percy Shelley Suite

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a bathtub in the corner.

Sutton Suite

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

View all photos for Culture room with Balcony

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a green upholstered headboard, and framed botanical prints on the wall.

Culture room with Balcony

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

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A neatly made bed with a patterned throw, two wall-mounted lamps, and a window with a view of greenery.

2 Bedroom Residence Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 3 Bedroom Residence Suite

A living room with a sofa, patterned throw, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

3 Bedroom Residence Suite

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

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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
  • Welford Park - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 19 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 20 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • University of Oxford - 49 min drive - 38.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Plume - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mr. FRY'S - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Woodspeen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bowler's Arms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pheasant Inn - ‬8 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. Open daily.
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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 153 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 237 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay at Elcot Park, the staff are brilliant, friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience at the Retreat is superb. The friendly staff the, the deco and surroundings are lovely and it has a great relaxed feeling. It is luxurious without feeling stuffy. I went with my daughter and we had a great time relaxing around the outside pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel. Staff were super helpful, spa was great and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been to Elcot and love it! Great place to chill and staff are lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with lovely views and walks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round, can’t fault a single thing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous decor. Room had no full length mirror, no hairdryer. Staff was lovely. Breakfast could have had made-to-order items.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, nice staff but worst room I have ever stayed in for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Retreat. The room was spacious and comfortable and we appreciated the pantries with complementary drinks and snacks. The facilities are high quality, with an elegant feel without being dated. Food was good in both restaurants, as was breakfast. The spa was very relaxing. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really cute stay for my birthday weekend The little touches from the pantry to the check in wine offered and the Madeline cakes hanging on the doors- and the room was so cute too. Little spa to use with an outdoor pool. Outdoor seating for a drink/ lunch at the brasserie. We had a pianist during dinner. Was a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noise across hotel til 1am. Breakfast was average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Made to feel like a nuisance, odd looks from staff, uninterested and generally unhappy. For the price I'd expect to atleast not be treated like a leper. Nice enough setting I guess.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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