The Retreat Elcot Park
Country Manor House Hotel Wedding Venue in the heart of the North Wessex Downs
We are available with Exclusive use
We hold a License for civil marriages and partnerships
Our Countryside Setting, give a great backdrop to photos!
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: ££ - £££
Based on a typical wedding reception for 80 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 80
Guest Capacity (min/max): 4 / 120
Guests for sit down meal: 4 - 110
About The Retreat Elcot Park
The Retreat Elcot Park, a stunning Berkshire manor house, offers exclusive-use elegance for your special day. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, their dedicated team will help create unforgettable memories within this breathtaking setting. Luxury accommodation complements the exquisite spaces, ensuring a truly magical experience.
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 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.
The Details
Venue Type
Boutique hotel
Manor House
Country House
Outdoor / Garden
Exclusive use
Type of Ceremony
Receptions Only
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Venue Setting
Town
Countryside
Catering Options
Vegan
Inhouse Caterers
Additional Facilities
Bespoke weddings
Discos permitted
Good Disabled Access
Honeymoon suite
Licensed bar
Orangery Or Marquee
Wedding coordinator
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Onsite car parking
Outdoor ceremonies
Contact & Location
The Retreat Elcot Park
Elcot, Newbury, RG20 8NJ, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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