The Retreat, Elcot Park Hotel - Newbury (Berkshire)

4-star country house hotel set in 16 acres of Berkshire countryside

Spa & Wellness

The Retreat at Elcot Park houses the Signet Spa, a full-service health club with a hydrotherapy pool, steam room, sauna, gym, and spin studio. Guests have access to treatment rooms offering massages, facials, and a salt float session. The heated outdoor infinity pool is open year-round and overlooks the Kennet Valley.

Dining

Guests can choose between two on-site restaurants: Yu, a pan-Asian restaurant, and 1772, an all-day dining brasserie. The Courtyard café and deli provides lighter options and a hair salon is located in the same mixed-use space. Breakfast is served in the Orangery and includes a buffet with hot and cold selections.

Rooms & Grounds

The hotel offers 55 individually-styled bedrooms and suites, many with views of the Kennet Valley. The grounds cover 16 acres and include a walled working garden, a tennis court, a croquet lawn, and a children's zone. The historic Georgian manor house provides common areas with log fires and board games.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Families can use the children's zone with play areas, and the hotel provides kids' meals and board games. The Retreat is dog-friendly with tailored services such as dog beds, bowls, and treats, plus outside terrace access for pets. Rooms can be arranged with bunk beds and a playroom for younger guests.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Elcot Park hotel sits between Hungerford and Newbury in West Berkshire, with easy access to Highclere Castle, Newbury Racecourse, and Welford Park. The property offers free parking and electric vehicle charging stations for guests arriving by car. Complimentary wellies are available for walking the surrounding countryside trails.

• Location: 16 acres of grounds near Highclere Castle and Newbury Racecourse
• Rooms: 55 individually-styled bedrooms and suites with Kennet Valley views
• Dining: Two on-site restaurants - Yu pan-Asian and 1772 brasserie
• Wellness: Signet Spa with hydrotherapy pool, steam, sauna, and gym
• Family: Children's zone, tennis court, croquet lawn, and board games
• Pet: Dog-friendly with beds, bowls, and outdoor access
• Parking: Free parking and electric vehicle charging station