The Retreat Elcot Park, Reading

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Classic Room

Max 2 Adults

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Cosy and comfortable bedrooms. Our classic rooms are intimate, but perfectly formed. A King or Queen-sized bed, and bathrooms have either a shower over bath or walk in shower.

Heritage Room

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These are what we call our standard rooms. Each Heritage room is different and oozes warmth and comfort. Expect rich, colourful interiors and king-size beds to sink into. Bathrooms have either a shower over bath or walk in shower. Some of these rooms are Dog friendly.

Wessex

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Similar to our Heritage Rooms, but with the added joy of charming and far-reaching views of the grounds and expansive countryside. Bathrooms have either a shower over bath or walk in shower. Some of these rooms are Dog friendly.

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All Facilities for The Retreat Elcot Park

Category	Facilities
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities.
Activities	Hiking, Bike tours, Tennis court, Walking tours, Golf course (within 3 km).
Others	bar, food, parking, wifi.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Safety features	Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
Miscellaneous	Non-smoking rooms, Pet basket, Non-smoking throughout, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Lift, Designated smoking area, Pet bowls.
Bathroom	Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Body soap, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bath, Toilet, Bathrobe.
Exclusive services	Free spa access, Access to private pool, Free gym access.
Room Amenities	Feather pillow, Wardrobe or closet, Clothes rack, Seating Area, Iron, Ironing facilities, Heating, Desk, Non-feather pillow.
Food & Drink	Wine/champagne, Chocolate or cookies, Coffee machine, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Bottle of water, Room service, Electric kettle, Restaurant, Fruits, Outdoor furniture, Tea/Coffee maker.
Safety & security	Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarm, CCTV outside property.
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping.
Services & Extras	Towels, Key card access, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Linen, Wake-up service.
Media & Technology	Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix).
Common areas	Sun terrace, Games room, Garden, Picnic area, Shared lounge/TV area.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Reception services	Invoice provided, Luggage storage, Concierge service, 24-hour front desk.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed.
General	Pets allowed.
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles.
Pool and wellness	Sun umbrellas, Massage, Spa/wellness packages, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Foot massage, Fitness centre, Fitness, Spa facilities, Back massage, Neck massage, Head massage, Full body massage, Massage chair, Hand massage, Sun loungers or beach chairs.
Transport	Electric vehicle charging station.
Outdoor & View	View, Balcony, Garden view.
Shops	Minimarket on site.

About This Property

Elcot Park Hotel has undergone a complete refurbishment and is relaunching as ‘The Retreat’; a newly re-imaged 18th-century country house hotel and community beacon, set in 16 acres of magnificent grounds, and located between Hungerford and Newbury...

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.7

Based on 592 Reviews

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Comfort

9.3

Cleanliness

9.2

Value For Money

8.3

Facilities

9.0

Guest Reviews

Sophia

young couple

8.0

Very good

Relaxing overnight stay, we would return in the future.

Lovely staff and facilities, very relaxing in the spa. Great food in the brasserie. Would be even better in the summer when you can make use of the outdoor pool and the grounds.

The Thai restaurant wasnt open when we were there which was a shame.

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Wendy

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Lovely

Lovely staff and decor

Nothing

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Ruth

young couple

7.0

Good

A lovely location

Comfortable room, and walking map and boots provided

No restaurant on Boxing Day

Published on 01 Jan 2024

Rhidian

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Perfect short stay at a spa hotel.

The pantry was a nice touch

Published on 31 Dec 2023

Terence

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

A delightful stay which was full of complimentary surprises!

There is not much not to like at this exceptional hotel. A superb room and lots of little extras that made our stay very special, which included a pantry of complimentary treats. The food and service at the Yu restaurant was superb, a special mention to Paula and Roxie who provided Michelin quality service.

Nothing to report in this regard!

Published on 28 Dec 2023

Nick

with friends

7.0

Good

Pleasant weekend escape from the hurly burly.

Casual vibe. Friendly staff. Good food.

Poor pillows. Inexperienced reception. Need to walk through a Christmas party to get to the dining room. Breakfast buffet choices rather stodgy.

Published on 21 Dec 2023

Debra

young couple

9.0

Superb

Lovely hotel with fantastic staff.

The staff were all excellent.

The toiletries werent great.

Published on 12 Dec 2023

Rebecca

young couple

8.0

Very good

Lovely hotel, super outdoor pool

Beautiful hotel, lovely grounds and very friendly and welcoming reception staff. Amazing outdoor pool and the massage I had was excellent.

The food in the restaurants was disappointing and the non-alcoholic drink options were very unadventurous

Published on 07 Dec 2023

Chris

young couple

9.0

Superb

Worth visiting and enjoying the facilities

A great location with extensive parking. The complementary drink was welcome,, as was the free nibbles pantry. The room was clean but small. There was good wifi coverage and instructions to cast to the TV. A great spa was welcome after a tiring day

Check in was slow even though it had been completed online prior to arrival. Sadly the room had a single comfy chair even though it was a double room Enjoyment of the spa was only marred by the heated outdoor pool being closed when it was dark. This was contrary to previous information. With a good discount offered we were happy overall, but it would have been very disappointing if we had paid the full rate

Published on 05 Dec 2023