Does The Retreat, Elcot Park offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Retreat, Elcot Park does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Retreat, Elcot Park?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Retreat, Elcot Park?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Retreat, Elcot Park?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Retreat, Elcot Park?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Retreat, Elcot Park and nearby?

The Retreat, Elcot Park has a spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center, as well as an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Retreat, Elcot Park?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Pan-Asian cuisine and garden views.

The Retreat, Elcot Park, Newbury: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 3, 2025

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 25, 2025

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 27, 2025

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 15, 2025

Gorgeous hotel with very helpful and friendly staff! Great facilities and lovely walks available. Will be back in summer for sure :)

Lauren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 18, 2024

Loved my stay. Thank you to all the staff for their wonderful hospitality!

KEISHA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 30, 2023

Lovely hotel, beautiful location

Lovely luxury country hotel in a beautiful location.

Geoffrey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 4, 2023

Brilliant food & accommodation. Super helpful, friendly staff. Great spa facilities.

Jonathan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 27, 2023

Lovely place.

Steve, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Feb 7, 2025

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 17, 2023

Fantastic hotel!

An amazing hotel! Fantastic service, great food. Lots of attention to detail!

Samantha-lynn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 3, 2022

Beautiful place , staff so friendly! Spa , food , welcome drink on arrival all amazing! Room and decor everywhere also 10/10

Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 7, 2023

Love this hotel! Incredible facilities and a really generous spirit; love the pantries and welcome drink and general relaxed and welcoming feeling. Perfect for a real spoiling break!

charlotte, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 5, 2024

The Wessex rooms were really nice. The pantry at the end of the aisle was a unusual but very nice feature too.

Stefan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 20, 2024

A new fave!

Lovely place, beautiful space and interiors and gorgeous spa and outdoor pool and gardens. Will definitely be back!

Jade, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 4, 2023

Loved internal decor. Very competent staff

Margaret, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 21, 2024

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 28, 2022

Visiting for Christmas

We really enjoyed our week over Christmas. The bed is one of the most comfortable I have experienced in an hotel. The staff are really committed and it shows. Great amenities, excellent food and wine. One small area for improvement please have some good beer options in the bar.

Ian, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 28, 2024

Solid 4/5

Lovely hotel. We opted for the Sutton Suite which was large and well laid out. Service is super friendly, but not always as helpful as it could be. Both 1772 and Yû are reasonably good and sensibly priced. Don’t bother to get breakfast included. It’s good but buy it when there. Included options are limited. Spa is great.

Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 6, 2024

The Perfect English Countryside Gateway

Our experience at retreat Elcot Park has been excellent. The service standards are comparable to a 5 stars hotel and each and every member of the staff is adequately trained, polite, pleasant and efficient. The hotel proposes a wide range of activities, often with complementary services. Hike, tours, tennis court, spa. No overcharge to borrow the tennis rackets or to borrow boots to do a beautiful hike in the area and even complementary snacks ! Both restaurants were delicious and the 1775 brasserie clearly deserves a Michelin’s recommandation. My compliments to the chef and his/her team. Note that without a car, you are pretty much required to eat all meals at the hotel which may end up pricy (but tasty). The spa is new and in a good state. Add an outside jacuzzi to make it perfect. We will be back!

Sogole, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 9, 2023

Nice stayed but didn’t live up to my expectations

I was really looking forward to our stay at The Retreat, as it had just picked up some impressive award for the best hotel in Britain or similar. The greeting from the reception team on arrival was excellent, we were seated on nice sofas and given a glass of wine. Then we were shown to our room which was a nice size but a little limited in furniture, but ok. There are pantries near the rooms where you can help yourself to drinks and snacks etc which is a really nice touch. We booked dinner in the hotel, there was a big party in that night as well so the service was terribly slow and the food ok, but not too special. In the morning we used the outdoor swimming pool and spa facilities, I had a facial as well which was all nice, I especially liked the pool. There was the odd touch missing ie no slippers in the rooms to go to the spa with. Breakfast was continental and if you wanted anything else it was an extra charge which was a bit strange, but actually ok and there was plenty of choice. In summary we had a nice time, some bits were really good, but it didn’t live up to what I was expecting have read about the hotel.

Tony, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 8, 2023

After spending 30 mins waiting to be given the room key as they were having issues with the Expedia booking I finally got to my room, as soon as I walked in I heard the industrial extractor fan which was installed just outside the bedroom window on the flat roof over the kitchen, the noise was the same as being in an aeroplane , I went down to reception to say that I wouldn’t be able to accept this room due to the noise of this kitchen extractor fan to be told that the fan would be switched off at 11pm and normally they charge a lot more for rooms hence the reason why my room was so cheap (all I did was book through Expedia, there was no mention that the reason my room was £120 per night was due to an industrial extractor fan just outside the bedroom window) the reception spoke to her manager and came back and offered another room for an extra £20 which I declined, the good news is that the constant noise of this industrial extractor fan did stop at 11pm but started up again at 6am, the room was hot and you couldn’t open the windows as the latches had been painted over so many times but if you could open the windows to let some fresh air in then the noise would be the same as standing next to an aeroplane on takeoff, hotel is nice but the rooms near this extractor fan should not be offered at all and to say there is a reason the rooms are so cheap due to this is not acceptable, I would not recommend this hotel due to my experience with the time taken to check in and the fans

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 17, 2025

Beautiful property, the spa is a wonderful place to relax. Breakfast was amazing!! And the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Abigail, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 15, 2025

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.

Gemma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 10, 2025

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.

Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 4, 2025

Lovely stay, nice touch with the pantry and the spa facilities. Food was delicious too!

Rachel, 1-night trip

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