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Reviews of The Retreat, Elcot Park 4 stars

Elcot, Newbury, RG20 8NJ, United Kingdom

#4 of 16 hotels in Newbury

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 649 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything from the decor to the service to the food

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fantastic night away - welcome drink on arrival and free pantry along with the tennis court and spa and lovely food at Yu restaurant all made our stay so enjoyable that we are making it an annual event

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    10
    A real gem of a hotel. We loved everything about it.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It felt very inviting from the very start. The room was lovely and the spa and outdoor pool area were just what we needed for a relaxing stay. The attention to detail and the free pantry is a brilliant and welcoming extra.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    10
    Lovely stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Culture Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This isn't really a negative, but please sell the Kings Ginger in the wine shop.

    We had a lovely room with a very comfortable bed and hotel facilities were very good, including the grounds, little spa, outside swimming pool, which had a fantastic view, and the glass of wine on arrival at reception was lovely touch which made us feel very welcome and relaxed. Also the food in the evening was excellent, as was the lounge area for an after dinner nightcap.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    10
    Beautiful hotel with loads of nice touches, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was comfortable, clean and very well furnished. Loved the free refreshment area. Spa area was great too - clean and well kept. Lovely outdoor pool area.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    A delight in rural Berkshire.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect

    The warm welcome. It’s just oozing understated elegance.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Excellent comfort and good value.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cosy Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Signage from the Bath Road is very poor and doesn't sell the property. Staff in restaurant very inexperienced.

    A beautiful refurb of a gorgeous building. Lovely comfortable beds with well appointed rooms and common areas.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    8.0
    A good choice for an overnight stay en route to London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I appreciate that it’s coming towards the end of the season but the pool was looking a bit uncared for and in need of a good clean. The room service menu was a bit sparse .. and a little overpriced.

    The property has even refurbished to a high standard and competes favourably with similar establishments in the area

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    10
    A tranquil hotel with beautiful food.
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    In a secluded location, the hotel had a choice of restaurants and very good leisure facilities. The food was really delicious and the staff were very professional and helpful. I loved the room and the larder where guests could help themselves to drinks and cookies!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    9.0
    Very
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Culture Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overheated rooms and extensive allocated child times around the pool which made it noisy

    The location, the setting, facilities and dining. Staff were very welcoming and professional.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast rather disappointing

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel, beautiful location , a little slice of heaven . Shame the food was just average but the rest of the po
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had an amazing stay and would return, but the food was just average. Pasta dish was tasteless and wasn’t cheap. Olives were hard.

    Beautiful hotel. Stunning grounds. Views are amazing. The outdoor pool was lovely. Staff great! Such a relaxing time and would definitely return

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    9.0
    Fabulous and indulgent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A great stay !!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    10
    Amazing hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool wasn't working on our first nights / day and wasn't repaired until lunchtime next day

    Amazing hotel , beautiful surroundings Outdoor pool All staff friendly and helpful Exceptional staff during our visit , manager in pan Asian restaurant and bar manager . Both went that extra mile with customer care

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb and wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wonderful experience overall, professional and friendly staff, great and clean facilities including the spa, really good value for money

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Excellent retreat spot to relax and wind down with great facilities included
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in at 4 but allowed to use facilities as arrived early

    Large cosy rooms Comfortable beds Room facilities Indoor/outdoor pools Home grown tea No charge for slightly late check out

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    9.0
    We loved everything and staff were exceptional !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Wessex
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food portion sizes on the small size and food in general was expensive .

    Staff were amazing Breakfast was fabulous

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    10
    We had a very enjoyable stay and will return in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wessex
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although we had a very quiet room we were woken early by housekeeping in their adjacent staff room

    Lovely old building and grounds with lovely decor and excellent facilities and the extra touches i.e a little ‘help yourself’ pantry on each corridor great food and service in both restaurants

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    9.0
    Not quite 4* service!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Cosy Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't appreciate the wait in 1772 and the orangery. You felt as if the staff had forgotten about you. It took an age for our afternoon tea to appear; over 30 minutes and at lunch on Sunday after our initial welcome it took 3 staff coming to the table just to get our ordered bottle of water before we managed to get anyone to take our order. Our drinks order seemed to sit at the bar neglected for at least 10mins! The Spa was wonderful although there was a vast difference to the helpfulness and proactivness of the reception staff on the Sat and Sunday; much more helpful on Sunday. The drinks were overpriced!!

    Loved tge hotel and tge grounds. The house was beautiful. We had an amazing meal in Yu and enjoyed the Spa facilities, our treatments were amazing. Thought the drink on arrival was a lovely thought. Very clean and vibrant hotel.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    10
    Outstanding, very enjoyable, relaxing time, lovely food and friendly Staff. Thank you x
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cosy Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like to leave. I had a lovely relaxing time. I really enjoyed my stay

    Everything was more than I expected. The Staff was lovely, friendly and very helpful

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    9.0
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cosy Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was fine but bathroom very restricting for a larger person

    Staff very friendly in all areas. Luved the outside pool and pool bar !!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    9.0
    Will be back!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Wessex
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fitness area seemed a bit of an afterthought and the outdoor pool would benefit from a clean

    Very clean and well appointed, lovely hydro pool and the restaurant was good, young but knowledgeable staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    9.0
    Very relaxing !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wessex
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We took our two dogs and the hotel is very dog friendly and welcoming. The staff were lovely and helpful and we really had a relaxing weekend away.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    10
    An outstanding spot in an AONB!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Culture Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing!

    Really good all round. Getaway defined. Amazing facilities, wines and food. The staff were outstanding - we would call out Maria at reception, and Ben in the restaurant area for top-class service but frankly ALL staff were so welcoming and made sure our stay was special

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    9.0
    Amazing staff. Room furnishings need attention.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Heritage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    See above.

    Overall great but rooms too sparse/cold - need more (good quality) furniture/soft furnishings to make them nice and cosy. Thick Curtains would be a real plus. Poor quality books on bedside table (looked liked they’d been purchased from a 1980’s car boot sale) need to be replaced - really cheapen the feel of the room. Taps in bathroom loose (room 32). Shower far too high for me (I’m 5 foot 4), water pressure not great and water not hot enough. Cleaner walked in on me at 10:20 just before check-out when I was naked! :) not sure other guests would see funny side…

    Stayed in August 2023

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