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The Retreat Elcot Park

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
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The Retreat Elcot Park

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior detail
Sutton Suite
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Pan-Asian cuisine
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers

Overview of The Retreat Elcot Park

9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

The Retreat Elcot Park, West Berkshire, Newbury, England, RG20 8NJ
  • Popular LocationWatermill Theatre8 min drive
  • Popular LocationNewbury Racecourse13 min drive
  • Popular LocationHighclere Castle17 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)58 min drive
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Room options

Bushby Bacon Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Heritage Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Sutton Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Culture Deluxe Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Wessex Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Percy Shelley Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Culture room with Balcony

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Newbury

Located in Newbury, The Retreat Elcot Park is in a rural area. Snelsmore Common Country Park and North Wessex Downs reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre and Newbury Showground. 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park and Bedlam Paintball-Newbury are also worth visiting.

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

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

Restaurants

  • The Watermill Theatre - 8 min drive
  • The Bowler's Arms - 14 min drive
  • The Swan Inn - 11 min drive
  • The Castle Pub - 9 min drive
  • The Red House - 6 min drive

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/games room. Treat yourself to a massage at Signet Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine and garden views at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 individually furnished rooms have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and dressing gowns, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from 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

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 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 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat Elcot Park on 21 Apr 2024 start from €236.28, including 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 at The Retreat Elcot Park?

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?

Checkout 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 miles (10 km).

The Retreat Elcot Park Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marta

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this property was really underwhelming. While the gardens and outdoors are beautiful and well kept, the interiors are quite tired, particularly the rooms. Lots of scratches on the wall, no wardrobe in the room, terrible shower where it is impossible to regulate the water temperature. The spa was probably the biggest disappointment, it is very small and the outdoor pool is not heated despite the description ( and the staff) says it is. The highlight of the property is definitely their asian restaurant on site, both service and food were exceptional. Otherwise, the staff at the spa and reception seems clueless most of the time, we had to chase them up for everything we needed and were mostly dismissive and not helpful. This is not what you would expect from a luxury hotel, definitely not good value for money and a lot of room for improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stefan

Travelled with partner
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

emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

8/10 Good

Gail

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love everything about this place!
Absolutely loved everything about this hotel! The grounds were stunning, the hotel itself was beautifully decorated with lots of quirky little touches, the spa area was so relaxing, food and staff both great. I came here for 2 nights to relax and recharge, alone, and I couldn’t have chosen a better place to do so! I booked a classic room and it was spotlessly clean and super comfortable. Loved the pantry outside the room where you can help yourself to soft drinks and snacks! I could write so much about this place and am already booking to come back, with my partner this time! Highly recommend having a manicure or pedicure in the beauty salon in the courtyard, the staff in there are amazing. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with family
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

Laura

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely 1 might stay with our children. The family room was massive and had some toys in the kids room which was a hit! I especially loved the decor of the property and the orangery where we had dinner and breakfast was stunning. The food was excellent too! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023