6/10 Good
Nice rooms and spaces
Mr Luca
Mr Luca, 2-night trip
The Retreat, Elcot Park
Newbury hotel with 2 restaurants and spa
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.
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Spa
- Bar
- 24/7 front desk
- Gym
- Pet-friendly
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
- Full-service spa
- Indoor pool and outdoor pool
- Breakfast available
- Fitness centre
- Massage/treatment rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Arcade/games room
- Reception fireplace
- Hair salon
Feel at home (6)
- Premium TV channels
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Lift
- Bathrobes
- Arcade/games room
£172
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Why we love this property
Pure relaxation spot
A full-service spa offers daily treatments, including deep-tissue massages. Guests can maintain fitness in the workout room or find peace in the garden.
Foodie's paradise
Savour garden-view dining and Pan-Asian cuisine at 2 restaurants. Continental breakfast starts the day right, while the bar awaits for evening sips.
Sleep in dressing gowns
Relaxation awaits in curated guestrooms with individual decor. Guests can pamper themselves in soft dressing gowns at this hotel.
Room options
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Classic Room
Excellent
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Heritage Double or Twin Room
Wonderful
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Culture Deluxe Double Room
Exceptional
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Wessex Room
Very good
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Family Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bushby Bacon Suite
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Percy Shelley Suite
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Sutton Suite
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Culture room with Balcony
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
2 Bedroom Residence Suite
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
2 bathrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
3 Bedroom Residence Suite
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
2 bathrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
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The Retreat Elcot Park, West Berkshire, Newbury, England, RG20 8NJ
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.
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The Retreat, Elcot Park Reviews
Wonderful
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The outdoor pool was clean, nice, and great, with many reviewers enjoying its relaxing and rejuvenating experience. (10 reviews)
- The hot tub was a unique and relaxing touch, offering a rejuvenating experience. (5 reviews)
- Breakfast offered a wide variety of high-quality options with a good selection. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
Service staffRoomSpaFoodBreakfastLocationRestaurantDrinksBedOutdoor pools10/10 Exceptional
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
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely birthday stay
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.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Had a lovely time away with a friends. There was plenty to keep us entertained. Had an excellent facial in the spa
Phoebe
Phoebe, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
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.
Toby
Toby, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Katy
Katy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Gorgeous hotel with very helpful and friendly staff! Great facilities and lovely walks available. Will be back in summer for sure :)
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely hotel, beautiful location
Lovely luxury country hotel in a beautiful location.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved my stay. Thank you to all the staff for their wonderful hospitality!
KEISHA
KEISHA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely surroundings - very peaceful & relaxing
Staff went above & beyond to make sure our stay was superb
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Had a lovely staycation at the retreat. Great outdoor pool and spa area. Staff are wonderful.
dimple
dimple, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Brilliant food & accommodation. Super helpful, friendly staff. Great spa facilities.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
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!
ROBERT
ROBERT, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
The staff are fantastic and so friendly, making the stay really comfortable. However, the outdoor pool was quite dirty, including the loungers and the pool surfaces with bird poo and staining on the tiles. Also our room did not have air conditioning and it was extremely hot and uncomfortable to sleep the first night. After this we had fans on which the hotel supplied. We had a lovely stay despite the small issues.
Francesca
Francesca, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
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
Theodora
Theodora, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
10/10 Exceptional
Loved internal decor. Very competent staff
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
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
10/10 Exceptional
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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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. You would pay double for this type of staff in Cotswolds or alike.
Great place, highly recommend
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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