1 / 8The Retreat at Elcot Park
Newbury, West Berkshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A country house hotel in sixteen acres near Newbury, with ground floor dog rooms opening onto a terrace and a welcome pack waiting for the dog.
The Retreat is an 18th century red brick house in sixteen acres at Elcot Park, with far-reaching views over the North Wessex Downs and 64 rooms inside. The dog friendly hotel detail that matters most here is the ground floor: several of the dog rooms open straight onto an outside terrace, so the first and last outing of the day are a few steps.
Well behaved dogs are welcome in those designated rooms, a maximum of two dogs to a room, and a welcome pack arrives with them, along with a cosy dog bed, bowls, tasty treats and a towel. A lead is expected in the public areas. Dogs are not left in the room unattended, so plan dinner around that.
You can dine with the dog in the Atlas Room or the Orangery, and that covers breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. The 1772 Brasserie is the all day option for guests and day visitors, relaxed and unhurried, and Yu is the pan-Asian restaurant.
The spa runs to an indoor vitality pool and a heated outdoor pool, with a sauna, steam room and treatment rooms, a tennis court outside and a wellington boot wall where you pick your size. Freshly baked cookies live in the honesty pantries. Hamstead Marshall and the Kennet Valley, a walk on Wildpack's map, is 1.4 miles away, which is where the dog's day gets going.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £30 per night
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls, treats, towels and a welcome pack
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Spa with treatments and thermal facilities. Indoor and outdoor pools
- Eating and drinking
- Brasserie, afternoon tea and all day dining
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms and suites
- Views
- Countryside views
- Things to do
- Gym and tennis
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Retreat at Elcot Park dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Retreat at Elcot Park's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Retreat at Elcot Park?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Retreat at Elcot Park?
£30 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Retreat at Elcot Park?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Retreat at Elcot Park?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Retreat at Elcot Park?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Hamstead Marshall and the Kennet Valley (1.4 miles), Snelsmore Common (4.4 miles) and Walbury Hill and Combe Gibbet (4.4 miles).
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The Retreat at Elcot Park, Elcot, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8NJ, United Kingdom
51.4207, -1.4301
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