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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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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Meeting facility
Dining room
Front of property - evening/night

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

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The Retreat Elcot Park, West Berkshire, Newbury, England, RG20 8NJ
  • Watermill Theatre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Newbury Racecourse
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Highclere Castle
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Bushby Bacon Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Bushby Bacon Suite

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

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Heritage Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Heritage Double or Twin Room

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sutton Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Sutton Suite

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Culture Deluxe Double Room

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

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Wessex Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Wessex Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Percy Shelley Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Percy Shelley Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Culture room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

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

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

  • Watermill Theatre - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Welford Park - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Donnington Castle - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 14 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 18 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

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

Languages

English

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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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Retreat, Elcot Park?

As of Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat, Elcot Park on Aug 13, 2025 start from $172.33, 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.

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. 100 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 154 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful relaxing Country House with rambling gardens. Superb food and hospitality. Beautiful bedroom but too hot! Tried opening windows but noise from ventilation units outside too i intrusive! Needed more hanging space Loved the Pantry!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel with very helpful and friendly staff! Great facilities and lovely walks available. Will be back in summer for sure :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Theodora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pros: The spa is a bit small but nice, the decor is fun, great cocktails, good food, our room was quiet, the tennis court was fun The cons: The beds were hard, the vegan breakfast options limited, difficult to get a booking at the restaurants or spa without booking well in advance and the whole place feels a bit big and not boutiquey
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

8/10 Good

Hugh

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our 2 night stay here, the restaurant was great (unfortunately couldn’t get a booking at Yu Pan Asian) and we loved that the outdoor pool was heated for swimming in winter. The spa facilities do get extremely busy and noisy on Saturday but Friday evening and Sunday it was really pleasant to use. Our massage treatments were amazing, very relaxing. We stayed in a Heritage double room, very comfortable and with lovely personal touches to the room. Could use a few hooks by door for big winter coats and a place to store shoes and better pillows. Service was overall very good, extremely friendly staff. It did seem that some staff were not as well informed as others as when we enquired about a few things, we got mixed answers but nothing major - like I said everyone was extremely professional and friendly. We were recommended good local walks, the grounds of the hotel are lovely too. Would definitely recommend this hotel and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t really see the benefits of VIP? Outside of that, the hotel was fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had probably the worst bedroom with no views over the garden, but immediately over noisy bin storage. Shower over bath with no safety handles. Dangerous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous spa hotel in beautiful grounds. Definitely recommend 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024