“A recently restored 18th-century country house hotel and spa set in sixteen acres. Snack pantries, an outdoor pool and horse-drawn barge trips join all the usual suspects of a 21st century re-imagined pile - four-posters and roll-top baths. Contemporary details, fun, affordable & family friendly.”
“A recently restored 18th-century country house hotel and spa set in sixteen acres. Snack pantries, an outdoor pool and horse-drawn barge trips join all the usual suspects of a 21st century re-imagined pile - four-posters and roll-top baths. Contemporary details, fun, affordable & family friendly.”
Hotel Review
An 18th century country house set within rolling lawns, Elcot Park looks like the plush pad of a particularly well-heeled friend. The vibe inside is similarly cosy – guests are welcomed with a free drink next to a roaring open fire, and stylish social spaces are peppered with plush chairs and original artworks. Bedrooms range from classic doubles to three magnificent suites – all featuring super-high thread count linens, Bramley toiletries in the bathrooms and access to a pantry stocked with soft drinks and treats like Tyrells crisps and home-made cookies. Next level breakfasts – the poached eggs on smashed avocado is a standout dish – are served in the light-filled 1772 Brasserie; alternatively, there’s a pan-Asian restaurant Yu. The hotel’s lovely setting really comes into its own during the warmer months, when guests congregate on the grass to play giant Jenga or badminton. However, the spa and heated infinity pool can be enjoyed year-round.
Written by Orla Thomas
Recommended For
- Spa breaks
- The Signet Spa boasts a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, hair and nail salon and extensive range of treatments
- Families
- As well as good accommodation options, there are plenty of child friendly activities on offer
- Sights nearby
- Plenty of nearby national trust houses and gardens within easy reach. Highclere House (aka Downtown Abbey) is down the road!
- Hotel boats for hire
- Book a narrowboat for the day and set out on the Kennet and Avon Canal
- Wine tasting
- The wine cellar offers tastings and tours of nearby vineyards
- Great walks
- There are a range of good walks straight from the front door
- Tennis coaching
- Tennis coaching weekends for kids available.
- Other Activities
- Enjoy a day at Newbury Races
- Tennis
- Tennis court on site
- Short break
- Child friendly
- There's an outdoor play area and dedicated child friendly times for the indoor pool
- Restaurant
- There are two restaurants: one brasserie and one Pan-Asian fine dining
- Pet friendly
- Dog friendly rooms have direct external access
- Family Suites
- Family friendly bunk beds and suites.
- Gym
- State-of-the-art gym
- Traditional
- Four poster beds
- Chic
- Spa
- Designer
- Country House
- Full of character
Facilities
- Child friendly
- There's an outdoor play area and dedicated child friendly times for the indoor pool
- Restaurant
- There are two restaurants: one brasserie and one Pan-Asian fine dining
- Games room
- TV room with plenty of board games to keep all ages happy
- Pet friendly
- Dog friendly rooms have direct external access
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor vitality pool and heated outdoor pool
- Family Suites
- Family friendly bunk beds and suites.
- Gym
- State-of-the-art gym
- Garden
- 16 acres of grounds.
- Parking
- Free on site parking
- Cots available
- Bar
- Four poster beds
- Sitting Room
- Spa
Activities
- Sights nearby
- Plenty of nearby national trust houses and gardens within easy reach. Highclere House (aka Downtown Abbey) is down the road!
- Hotel boats for hire
- Book a narrowboat for the day and set out on the Kennet and Avon Canal
- Wine tasting
- The wine cellar offers tastings and tours of nearby vineyards
- Great walks
- There are a range of good walks straight from the front door
- Tennis coaching
- Tennis coaching weekends for kids available.
- Other Activities
- Enjoy a day at Newbury Races
- Tennis
- Tennis court on site
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
The Retreat at Elcot Park
This is an affordable country-house hotel for a quick-fix rural escape...
Originally published by Conde Nast Traveller
