A refined and relaxed boutique hotel and wedding venue at the heart of the North Wessex Downs, The Retreat is where quirky British sensibility meets elegant, authentic luxury. We blend the old with the new, the refined with the comfortable, and the local with the worldly. Since opening in June 2022, The Retreat has become a destination of choice for guests from all over the world and was recently
A refined and relaxed boutique hotel and wedding venue at the heart of the North Wessex Downs, The Retreat is where quirky British sensibility meets elegant, authentic luxury. We blend the old with the new, the refined with the comfortable, and the local with the worldly. Since opening in June 2022, The Retreat has become a destination of choice for guests from all over the world and was recently named Britain's Best Hotel by The Times and the Sunday Times, topping their list of the Top 100 Places to Stay in the UK. The perfect venue for your dream wedding. Facilities and Capacity Inside The Retreat, you can choose from 6 beautiful spaces to hold your Civil Ceremony. With our largest room accommodating up to 80 Guests for your Ceremony and our smallest accommodating up to 6 guests, there are lots of options for you both to think about! During the warmer months, we offer outdoor Ceremonies - what could be more beautiful than exchanging vows with views of the Wessex Downs as your backdrop! We also offer Exclusive Hire of The Retreat. Once you've tied the knot, you and your guests will enjoy a delicious Wedding Breakfast and Toast as the new couple. A fun after party will then unfold whilst you mingle, sip wine and dance while the sun sets over the Wessex Downs. Located on sixteen acres of gorgeous grounds, with a sweeping staircase and a grand fireplace, there are many beautiful backdrops for photos! As well as 55 individually styled bedrooms and suites, two stunning restaurants and an indulgent spa, there’s also a heated outdoor pool, a charming courtyard with a Hair & Nail Salon, perfect for the bridal party’s finishing touches. Services Offered The Retreat offers 4 comprehensive Wedding Packages for you to choose from, and our Weddings Manager will be on hand to make sure your planning and your Day runs smoothly. Should you be looking for a more intimate Wedding, then our team would be delighted to put together a bespoke package for you.
The Retreat at Elcot Park, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8NJ, England
4.9 average from 38 reviews
We recently held our wedding at The Retreat, Elcot Park, and it was nothing short of perfect. We chose the venue partly because it’s local to us, but also because we’d been on a date there before and instantly fell in love with the atmosphere. The interiors are exactly our vibe, fun, stylish,…
Sarah · 2025-11-19
We were so happy with our whole experience with The Retreat. Ella was amazing, and always on hand to answer any queries - nothing was too much trouble! We had a small wedding in the Orangery (28 guests), the food was faultless and our stay at the hotel was equally lovely. The venue was perfect, e
Claire · 2025-10-10
We got married at Elcot Park earlier this month and couldn't have had a better experience. Throughout the planning Ella was so accommodating and always responsive to the many questions we had. The day went perfectly thanks to all of the hard work of the team - we felt so looked after and were able…
Lucy · 2025-09-28
Very professional helpful service from Samantha and Ella. Very clear and helpful in the lead up, useful check ins and very helpful on the day. Food was incredible, all the guests were extremely well fed. Venue staff went above and beyond the whole weekend we were staying there to make sure we were…
Emily · 2025-09-25
We couldn’t be happier! We had the best wedding day ever at The Retreat at Elcot Park. We had a small and intimate wedding which felt just like a dream. The service, the atmosphere and the team were exceptional. Always very friendly and helpful. It is alone a beautiful venue, but the staff makes it…
Camila · 2025-09-14
We had an intimate wedding at The Retreat Hotel and couldn’t be more pleased. Their small- wedding package offered great value, and the venue itself is beautiful, so thoughtfully decorated that we hardly needed to add anything else, which helped keep costs down. Ella, who supported us through the…
Mariana · 2025-11-20
Thank you to everyone at Elcot Park for making our wedding day so wonderful. From the beautiful setting, to the delicious food and drink, it was everything we had hoped for. In particular, thank you to Ella, who was on hand for the entire planning process and on the day, to ensure everything went…
Becky · 2026-01-02
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding experience — it was truly 10/10 from start to finish. From the moment we started planning, the whole team made everything feel so easy and seamless. A special mention to Ella, who went above and beyond for us every step of the way. She was always…
Martina · 2026-04-11
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