The Retreat at Elcot Park

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

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 Licence
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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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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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
Derrick
Happy couple married in May
May 2024
Recommended Venue
Sam and the team at The Retreat made our day absolutely perfect, I don't think I could write a review worthy of all the support they gave. The venue speaks for itself from the second you turn on to the drive to the interior. The food was stunning and the service was matched. Both myself and my wife couldn't recommend this location more
Karen
Wedding: April
May 2024
We had a lovely day
We had a lovely day Samantha. The room was exactly what I imagined, food was great as too was the service so thank you
Georgia & Nick
Happy couple married in May
May 2024
Thank you so so much for the most amazing day
Nick and I just wanted to send a quick email to say thank you so so much for the most amazing day and evening on Saturday. We honestly enjoyed every single moment and are so grateful to you (and the rest of your team) for making our wedding completely perfect. We’ve had so many messages about how beautiful the venue was and how brilliantly the day was run and we totally concur.
Derrick
Happy couple married in May
May 2024
I don't think I could write a review worthy
Sam and the team at The Retreat made our day absolutely perfect, I don't think I could write a review worthy of all the support they gave. The venue speaks for itself from the second you turn on to the drive to the interior. The food was stunning and the service was matched. Both myself and my wife couldn't recommend this location more
Laura
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
Everyone was professional but friendly
We had a lovely, relaxed, combined naming ceremony for our son and civil partnership for us in The Orangery at The Retreat. Everyone was professional but friendly, the whole thing was relaxed and well organised, the decor was lovely and the food (afternoon tea) very delicious! Would absolutely use The Retreat for other special occasions, knowing they will look after us and we won’t need to stress!
David
Happy couple married in September
May 2024
The team at Elcot were excellent
We had a tiny wedding, with the service at Shaw House before returning to Elcot for photos and the wedding breakfast in a private dining room. The team at Elcot were excellent and helped to make the day run smoothly.

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

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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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