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.
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 Herongate Club and Hungerford Leisure Centre. Northcroft Leisure Centre and Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Newbury travel guide
The Retreat Elcot Park, West Berkshire, Newbury, England, RG20 8NJ
What's nearby
North Wessex Downs
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Highclere Castle
21 min drive - 22.7 km
University of Oxford
49 min drive - 61.1 km
Watermill Theatre
9 min drive - 10.3 km
Newbury Racecourse
19 min drive - 15.0 km
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
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 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), concierge services, and a reception hall
An elevator, massage treatment rooms, and smoke-free premises
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
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
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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
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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
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 11 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat, Elcot Park on 1 July 2026 start from AED 952, 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 Herongate Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Retreat, Elcot Park Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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.
Duncan
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
1 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and accommodation as a whole. Relaxing refreshing retreat!
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Senel
1 March 2026
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.
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.
Stephanie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mr Luca
16 November 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Nice rooms and spaces
Mr Luca
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mala
5 January 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were amazing. Room was tired looking, heating wasn’t working and portable heater provided.
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.
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
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.
Fantastic pet friendly hotel, amazing food, great walks outside, great extras, love the pantry’s and the boots for free hire, the games in the lounge and the free night cap, to be super picky the only complain I could have is the outside hot tubs need a good clean and sadly while I was their only one was working which may be the reason for the tub needing cleaning due to over use. But it still gets 5 stars from me as the rest was stellar quality.
Carolyn
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey
30 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely hotel, beautiful location
Lovely luxury country hotel in a beautiful location.
Lovely facilities - spa a very welcoming area to relax in
Great food
Staff amazing - nothing was too much trouble, readily accommodated all our requests (including swapping my Mum's room to ground floor).
Very relaxing environment / atmosphere throughout the hotel
Thank you for a wonderful weekend away
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!