In a rural location
Located in Newbury, The Retreat, Elcot Park is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Deanwood Park Golf Course and Watermill Theatre. This spa hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Highclere Castle and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Kennet & Avon Canal.
Stay in one of 55 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Breakfast available
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
Oxford (OXF)
61.2 km / 38 mi
Farnborough (FAB)
71.5 km / 44.4 mi
What's nearby
Kennet & Avon Canal
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Welford Park
4.9 km / 3 mi
Deanwood Park Golf Course
6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Watermill Theatre
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Donnington Castle
8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Combe Gibbet
9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Shaw House
9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Walbury Hill
10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Snelsmore Common Country Park
10.6 km / 6.6 mi
West Berkshire Museum
11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Newbury Town Hall
11.5 km / 7.2 mi
Newbury Racecourse
11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre
12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Newbury and Crookham Golf Club
13.5 km / 8.4 mi
St. Mary's Church (Thatcham)
13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Breakfast available
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Food and drink
2 restaurants
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Television
Family friendly
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Multilingual staff
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Outdoors
Number of indoor pools - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Pool sun loungers
Full-service spa
Spa services on site
Full-service spa
Spa treatment room(s)
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wireless internet access
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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