Overview
Recently voted to the top of the annual list of The Best Places To Stay in the UK by The Times & Sunday Times, The Retreat At Elcot Park offers the ultimate dog friendly escape, set in 16 acres of magnificent grounds close to the North Wessex Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
This beautiful Regency property, once the home of romantic poet Percy Shelley, combines stylish comfort with country charm and offers a selection of dog friendly rooms and suites for your stay, some with free standing bathtubs. The playful design of the rooms through the bold use of colours and textures lends to a unique character with doggy extras including a bed, bowl and treat in the room upon arrival.
Foodies will not be disappointed with two fabulous restaurants and a wine cellar in The Courtyard. All day brasserie, 1772, named after the year the house was built offers stunning surrounds in the orangery or enjoy Pan-Asian fine dining at Yu. The dog-friendly lounge, The Atlas Room is a wonderful space where you can enjoy breakfast, bottomless brunch or afternoon tea with your best furry friend in tow.
The Signet Spa, with hydrotherapy pool, outdoor infinity pool, Himalayan Salt Sauna and Aroma Steam Room offers a range of treatments from the award winning ILA Spa brand, an award winning, all natural organic skincare range which will leave you rejuvenated and relaxed.
Offering a laid back luxury experience where your four legged friend will be welcomed as warmly as you, The Retreat is perfect for those looking for a relaxing countryside break.
This property features Adaptil calming rooms with wellbeing guides, and calming communal spaces using Adaptil Calm Diffusers, Adaptil Travel Sprays at reception, and Douxo Calm Shampoos to borrow for mucky pups.
Highlights
- Spa with outdoor infinity pool, tennis court and more
- Short distance from Blenheim Palace
- Local activities from vineyards to newbuy racecourse
Pooch perks
- Dog beds, bowls, treats and towels provided
- Dine with your dog at The Atlas Room or Orangery
- Wellie Wall area perfect for dog-friendly maps and country walks
Bow wow factor
Must be the wonderful gardens on the Estate for your dog to play, the dog welcoming atmosphere and the North Wessex Downs on the doorstep. Lots of doggie extras including dog bed, bowl and toys in your room.
All dog-friendly rooms offer dog beds, bowls and toys in the room.
Exclusive Offers
Dine with Your Dog
You can dine with your dog in the Atlas Room - their comfy all day dining lounge. Relax with your dog over drinks, enjoy breakfast/ brunch or indulge in a quintessential afternoon tea. Or for a more substantial meal, you can enjoy lunch or dinner in the Orangery.

Need to know
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Map & Directions
Address
Newbury
West Berkshire
RG20 8NJ
How to get here
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Location & Local Attractions
Visit the dog-friendly grounds of Highclere Castle or Blenheim Palace. Also visit the wild North Wessex Downs for walks with your four legged friend in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Concierge
When you make a reservation with us, our Canine Concierge are on hand pre and post trip.

Dogs Stay Free
You will never pay a dog charge when you book through PetsPyjamas.
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