The Retreat at Elcot Park

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£200 - £2,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 80
55 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

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 Evening Reception 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 wine cellar and TV Chef Clodagh McKenna’s first signature store, as well as a Hair & Nail Salon, perfect for the bridal party’s finishing touches. Services Offered: The Retreat offers 3 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.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Manager
Congratulations on your engagement, enquire with us through Bridebook now!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2022
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of The Retreat at Elcot Park

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
100
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
55
Sleeps No. of People
110
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Confetti permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding license

Wedding Venue Details

Disabled access
Landscaped gardens
Spa On-Site
Outdoor Reception Space
Exclusive use
On-site parking
In-house wedding coordinator
Pet friendly

Wedding Catering

In-house catering
Halal catering
Vegan catering
Asian catering
Western / European
We are able to cater for Pan-Asian, sushi or other cuisines, please enquire for further details.
Alcohol license
In-House Wine List
Bar
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Pricing for The Retreat at Elcot Park

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£200 - £2,000
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What's Included?
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
The Retreat offers a range of spaces for your Ceremony, Wedding Breakfast and Evening Reception. Each room is individually designed and can accommodate a different number of guests - the choice really is yours!
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Packages (price per head)
£115 - £220
Minimum number of guests: 5
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Reviews for The Retreat at Elcot Park
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George and Sam
Happy couple married in June
June 2025
The Elcot completely made our day!!
We have visited the venue a number of times, so there was without a doubt that this had to be our wedding venue. From initial planning meetings, to the final countdown meetings we would go over the function sheet everytime, any changes were never an issue. The operations team on the day were seamless and the team took care of everything!!
Emma and Elliott
Happy couple married in May
May 2025
The best wedding experience ever!
This venue is absolutely stunning with beautifully kept grounds and an incredibly designed interior. Every single member of the team at The Retreat were amazing whilst planning and on our wedding day itself, so attentive and made the day as special as it was. They made the planning seamless and enjoyable, catering to every single one of our needs. The spa facilities were also highly rated by our guests. We simply cannot recommend this venue enough!
Maria and Ed
Happy couple married in May
May 2025
It genuinely was the best day of our lives.
Samantha and the team were nothing but helpful and professional, it was a perfect day. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy, comfortable and catered for. My husband and I were able to enjoy a seamless day, never worrying as it had been so well organised by all the staff at The Retreat. Food was outstanding, including canapés and cake! Being able to have cocktails and canapés close to the lawn was a real treat.
Georgia & Nick
Happy couple married in May
April 2025
Amazing venue, highly recommend.
Samantha and the rest of the events team were so professional, supportive and flexible to everything we wanted for our big day. They also went above and beyond, with really thoughtful touches to make us feel really special such as a hand written welcome in our room on arrival. The day flew by and was managed to perfection by the events team and went so smoothly we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Thank you so much to the team, it was an amazing day and everything we dreamed of.
Lauren & Jacob
Happy couple married in April
April 2025
Stunning venue for a beautiful day
The perfect choice of venue for our wedding - a beautiful location, amazing food and an exceptional team who made the day run smoothly and made the planning process calm.
Alex and Daphney
Happy couple married in March
March 2025
We loved our wedding at The Retreat!
We loved our wedding at The Retreat. The food was amazing, particularly their ability to cater for some Asian dishes, as our wedding was multi-cultural. Samantha and all staff at The Retreat were friendly and professional, and helped make sure every little detail was covered.The hotel building, grounds and outdoor terrace with views of the countryside was stunning and made for excellent photography. Despite it being an off season wedding (1st March 2025), the weather was beautiful.
Amy and Kyle
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
The perfect venue for the perfect day
Everything about the Retreat at Elcot Park is perfect. Sam is superb. She is efficient, flexible and the most wonderful person to work with. Every member of staff at the Retreat is so welcoming and lovely. The food is exceptional. From the tasting menu when we were choosing our wedding food to on the day, it was flawless! We had the Percy Shelley Suite for getting ready and on the wedding night- it's extremely big & everything in it is perfect. The wedding package was great value for money!
Gabriella and Gabrielle
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
Wonderful venue!
We had a wonderful wedding put on by the retreat. the venue made us feel extremely well looked after and accommodated out needs superbly. The catering and drinks selection was excellent too. |I really recommend them to anyone looking for a venue.
Maria and Joel
Happy couple married in May
September 2024
Incredible Wedding Location
We held our wedding weekend at The Retreat starting with an intimate ceremony and dinner, a party the following day, and tea and scones to finish the weekend. It is a truly spectacular wedding venue and can cater from a small event to a large party. It really is a special place and a proper retreat weekend - from the pool, spa, the stunning decor, to the incredible food and the gorgeous grounds. Our guests were blown away by such a hidden gem in the countryside.
Rory and Millie
Happy couple married in July
September 2024
Magical Day at the Retreat
What a place, what a day. We are local to the Retreat and the whole reason we booked our wedding day was purely based on the atmosphere, staff and the beautiful setting. Thoroughly looked after from day one by Samantha, the wedding and events manager who noted every fine detail, looked after us on every meeting we had before the big day and felt like part of the wedding party on the day. Thank you to the team once again, and a big thank you to Samantha who made our day happen. Lots of love R&M

Location & Contact Details for The Retreat at Elcot Park

Wedding Venue Address

The Retreat at Elcot Park, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8NJ, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Please enquire with any travel-related questions.

Nearest Town

Newbury

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M4

Nearest Train Station

Newbury

Nearest Airport

London Heathrow Airport

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Retreat at Elcot Park?

All of our weddings are the very best.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Collaborate, make sure both of your ideas are included so that your big day is even more special.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A doggy ring bearer - So cute you'll cry! 🐶💍

Describe The Retreat at Elcot Park in 5 adjectives

Romantic, Unique, Iconic, Timeless, Unforgettable.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Retreat at Elcot Park?

With such a beautiful venue there's too many to pick just one!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Retreat at Elcot Park?

Shhhhhhhhhhh, we can't tell you that - It's a secret..............

What’s your favourite canapé?

Has to be Cucumber-Dill!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Chocolate-covered strawberries 🍓🍓, simple but timeless.

What is The Retreat at Elcot Park most unique feature?

Our amazing couples make our venue unique - We have the very best couples!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The bespoke feel to the weddings we host, every single one is different to the last.
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