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The Retreat, Elcot Park

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Newbury hotel

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2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Pan-Asian cuisine
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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

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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

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

Heritage Double or Twin Room

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Culture Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wessex Room

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

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

Family Room

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

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Bushby Bacon Suite

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

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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

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Sutton Suite

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Culture room with Balcony

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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3 Bedroom Residence Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Newbury

In Newbury .You'll find Kennet & Avon Canal and Welford Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Deanwood Park Golf Course and Watermill Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Welford Park - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 14 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 18 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Stonehenge - 57 min drive - 46.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Plume - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Borough Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mr. FRY'S - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Woodspeen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪1772 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Retreat, Elcot Park

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Newbury hotel
The Retreat, Elcot Park offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A fitness center, spa services, and an arcade/game room are also featured at The Retreat, Elcot Park. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Newbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Signet Spa has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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: GBP 30 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Retreat, Elcot Park to the airport?

The Retreat, Elcot Park is 38 mi (42-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Retreat, Elcot Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Retreat, Elcot Park.

Does The Retreat, Elcot Park offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Retreat, Elcot Park, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Retreat, Elcot Park?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Retreat, Elcot Park?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Retreat, Elcot Park?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Retreat, Elcot Park have a pool?

The Retreat, Elcot Park features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does The Retreat, Elcot Park have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Pan-Asian cuisine and garden views.

Does The Retreat, Elcot Park have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Signet Spa, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is The Retreat, Elcot Park to downtown Newbury?

The Retreat, Elcot Park is 0.3 mi away from Elcot.

The Retreat, Elcot Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 186 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mr Luca

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

2/10 Terrible

Dominic Hodnett

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Shani

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, nicely decorated. Clean. Warm. Nice products. Spa was also great, the hot tub however was luke warm and as guests cant put wood in, you'd have to walk back inside to ask soembody, surely staff should should be checling this stuff. Another thing is so many used towels were left on the beds after people left meaning nobody knew if they could use the bed or not, again staff should be on top of this. Breakfast room was lovely, good selection. The tea was horrid though. Staff were really slow to serve drinks in the afternoon but were friendly . Over all had a great time and have recommended to friends, just a few staff issues to iron out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a fantastic stay at The Retreat! From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this is a place where every little detail is thoughtfully considered to ensure an exceptional guest experience. The facilities are truly faultless — from the beautifully designed rooms to the immaculate communal spaces. The spa was absolutely top-notch, offering a relaxing and luxurious experience that left us feeling completely rejuvenated. A special mention must go to Leanne in the spa, whose exemplary customer service made our visit even more memorable. The heated outdoor pool was a real treat, such a unique and relaxing touch. Breakfast was amazing, with a wide variety of high-quality options that catered to all tastes. Every bite reflected the same attention to detail seen throughout the rest of the hotel. The staff, without exception, were warm, professional, and went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. Their dedication and friendliness truly set The Retreat apart. Highly recommend, and we’ll absolutely be back for another visit soon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My balcony room was overlooking the car park and got no sun which was disappointing. Outdoor pool is really lovely and good number of sunloungers to enjoy the sun. Spa was incredible, I don’t use them often but the massage was sensational. Breakfast kept running out of food and dinner seems a touch overpriced. Restaurant staff do their best and are lovely but are essentially untrained sixth formers. Nice place but wouldn’t rush back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

6/10 Okay

dan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our first stay at this wonderful hotel. It won't be the last. the total and grounds are beautiful. The service was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Retreat is well named

Staff were friendly and helpful. Amenities are great. Bed was super comfortable. Would have been 5 stars all round except no wardrobe in the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin Jan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Susi

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible room. Noisy and small. Apparently we shouldn't have booked the Classic room. Based on our experience I'd advise others to think twice before doing so. Most staff excellent but Reception staff could do with a Customer Care course!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely time away with a friends. There was plenty to keep us entertained. Had an excellent facial in the spa
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025