The Retreat Elcot Park, West Berkshire, Newbury, England, RG20 8NJ
What's nearby
Watermill Theatre - 8 min drive
Donnington Castle - 9 min drive
Welford Park - 10 min drive
Newbury Racecourse - 13 min drive
Highclere Castle - 17 min drive
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 42 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 69 min drive
Hungerford Kintbury Station - 4 min drive
Hungerford Station - 11 min drive
Newbury Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
John O'Gaunt Inn - 7 min drive
The Borough Arms - 7 min drive
The Castle Pub - 9 min drive
The Woodspeen - 7 min drive
The Halfway Inn - 3 min drive
About this property
The Retreat, Elcot Park
Enjoy your visit to Newbury with a stay at The Retreat, Elcot Park. Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa, and 1772, one of 2 restaurants, serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
55 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Children's menu
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Hair salon
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Fireplace in reception
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Premium digital channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Dressing gowns
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Signet Spa has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. The spa is open daily.
Dining
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 specialises in Pan-Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Retreat, Elcot Park does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Retreat, Elcot Park?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Retreat, Elcot Park?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Retreat, Elcot Park?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Retreat, Elcot Park?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Retreat, Elcot Park and nearby?
The Retreat, Elcot Park has a spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as an arcade, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Retreat, Elcot Park?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring Pan-Asian cuisine and garden views.
The Retreat, Elcot Park Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
15 November 2024
Kate
Kate, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 2024
Marcus
Marcus, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 August 2024
The team was great and the service was wonderful. We struggled with the location of our room and the team took that feedback to heart and took care of us. It was much appreciated.
Candice
Candice, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2024
Really great spot for a 1-2 night away. Brilliant spa and pool, lovely countryside setting with great walks and relaxing feel. The whole vibe of the hotel is relaxed and cool. Sone really nice touches too (ie free soft drinks abs sweets in the room/pantry, board games in the bar, free pins on arrival, etc)
Food very good too, nice restaurants and bars. And the staff were all great. Really good value for Money too. You would pay double for this type of staff in Cotswolds or alike.
Great place, highly recommend
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2024
Had a lovely staycation at the retreat. Great outdoor pool and spa area. Staff are wonderful.
dimple
dimple, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 August 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 July 2024
Carol
Carol, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 July 2024
Food
The food was terrible
Carl
Carl, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 July 2024
Sara
Sara, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 June 2024
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.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 June 2024
A wonderful stay with great staff and setting. Only disappointing aspect was the food, especially the breakfast.
Lars
Lars, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 June 2024
The building and grounds are beautiful. Staff are amazing and amazing 5 star touches such as a drink on arrival, freshly made biscuits in the room. They also gave us a complimentary drink in our room due to it being our anniversary.
What lets this place down slightly is the room. Whilst it was still very nice it was on the small side and the shower is the main thing which is not good enough. It’s an old shower head which looks like something you would get in a travel lodge and water pressure was terrible. They should upgrade to rainfall shower heads to match the quality of the rest of the hotel.
Dinner was exceptional. Amazing cocktails and food was spot on.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2024
Much needed relaxing break in the countryside. Long walks and hot pools and spa access was incredible. I loved the atmosphere and the welcoming feeling. Service / staff were so lovely and helpful. I cannot wait to return and I would recommend this hotel to everyone!
Nadine
Nadine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2024
Denisse
Denisse, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
27 May 2024
Eleanor
Eleanor, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
Simply put, the best place I have ever stayed in the UK.
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
A new fave!
Lovely place, beautiful space and interiors and gorgeous spa and outdoor pool and gardens. Will definitely be back!
Jade
Jade, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2024
Loved my stay. Thank you to all the staff for their wonderful hospitality!
KEISHA
KEISHA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 May 2024
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2024
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!
Sogole
Sogole, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 April 2024
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.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
17 April 2024
A nice hotel but not the best
We had a lovely stay but I felt that the hotel lacked a little considering the price.
Some of the corridors where the rooms were located felt quite dated/dingy.
The pantry for snacks was quite disappointing - consisting of boiled sweets, ready salted crisps and popcorn (which had run out by 7pm).
Spa facilities were great however the steam sauna was broken during our visit.
The restaurant/bar was nicely decorated but was a bit of a ghost town on a Sunday evening. We sat outside and asked for blankets but it would be a nice touch if they were already laid out with heaters to enjoy the view on colder days.