The Retreat, Elcot Park, Newbury (Berkshire)
About the Hotel
Rooms and suites
The Retreat at Elcot Park, former family home of Percy Shelley, features rooms fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Options range from cozy and comfortable rooms with king or queen-sized beds and bathrooms with showers or baths, to Wessex Rooms with super king-sized beds and countryside views. Suites offer separate living rooms, roll-top baths with parkland views, and access to a private mini-bar. Family rooms include a super king-sized bed and a separate room with bunk beds. Dog-friendly rooms with external access are available.
Dining information
The Retreat offers dining at The Orangery Restaurant, which specializes in international cuisine. Guests can also enjoy international dishes at the pan-Asian restaurant, Yu, which features pan-Asian inspired cocktails and a relaxed fine-dining experience. The property also features 1772, all-day dining. A special menu is available for private dining events. Stop By grab a coffee, pastry, loaf of bread or bottle of wine. The Lay & Wheeler Wine Cellar offers a seasonal selection of bottles to take home.
Leisure and wellness
Guests can access an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center. The property features a garden. The Signet Spa includes a heated outdoor infinity pool, hydrotherapy pool, Himalayan salt sauna, aroma steam room, and Matrix gym. Spa treatments include massages and facials. The hotel offers recreational facilities such as garden. There's also an outdoor play areas and board games in the Atlas Room for younger guests.
Location and Transportation
The Retreat at Elcot Park is located in the Kennet Valley, within 16 acres of gardens and woodland, 11 km from Newbury Racecourse and 70 km from Southampton. Benham Valence House is 4.5 km away and North Wessex Downs AONB is 4.5 km away as well. Swindon's Great Western Designer Outlet Village and Reading's Oracle shopping centre are only a short drive away from the property. The preferred airport is London, and the nearest airport is Southampton Airport.
Hotel Services
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk. The hotel includes complimentary wireless Internet access and a ballroom. Additional facilities include a restaurant, bar, safe, meeting/conference room, and parking. For families with kids, every child receives a welcome goodie. Electric bikes are available to hire. Well-behaved dogs are welcomed at The Retreat and a dog welcome pack is provided on arrival. The Courtyard features a wine cellar and hair & nail salon. Speedy Wi-Fi throughout the hotel is provided.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
