Curated luxury hotels in Berkshire

Elcot Park Hotel has undergone a complete refurbishment and is relaunching as ‘The Retreat’; a newly re-imaged 18th-century country house hotel and community beacon, set in 16 acres of magnificent grounds, and located between Hungerford and Newbury in the heart of the beautiful West Berkshire countryside with breath-taking views across the Kennet valley.

Joining its riverside cousin, The Mitre at Hampton Court, The Retreat is the second hotel by
the acclaimed Signet Collection, and is home to 55 individually-styled bedrooms and suites,
two fantastic eating & drinking experiences, Yu; our pan-Asian restaurant and 1772, our all-day dining
Brasserie and The Signet Spa, an expansive health club with hydrotherapy pools, treatment rooms,
steam & sauna, gym, spin studio and wellness area.

Within the hotel grounds there is a walled working garden, tennis court, an outdoor
infinity pool, croquet lawn and a
children’s zone.
"The Courtyard is a mixed use space with deli and and hair salon".

The Retreat is a place to relax by the log fire, enjoy great food & drink, stay over in stylish and
comfortable bedrooms, go for a dip and sink into a comfortable sofa with a glass of something. Careful use of antiques and playful use of textures and art lend soulfulness to give the Retreat its unique country casual character.

Located in Hungerford, Queens Arms is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Welford Park and Ashdown House. This golf hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Uffington White Horse and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Newbury Racecourse.

Located in Newbury, The Retreat, Elcot Park is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Deanwood Park Golf Course and Herongate Club. This spa hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Highclere Castle and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Kennet & Avon Canal.

Situated on the outskirts of the village of Shefford Woodlands, The Pheasant Inn boasts a traditional restaurant and a cosy bar with an open fire. This pet-friendly inn offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

In the mornings, The Pheasant Inn serves a continental buffet breakfast, with pastries, cereals, and yoghurt. An a la carte breakfast menu is also available. The large restaurant offers extensive lunch and evening menus. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce were possible.

The modern rooms feature a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities with bottled water. The en suite shower rooms have complimentary toiletries. Some have baths or wet rooms.

The Pheasant Inn has easy access to the M4 motorway, as it is just a 2-minute drive from junction 14. The property is 5 miles from the racing centre of Lambourn and Newbury Racecourse is just 20 minutes’ drive away.

Award winners of the Good Hotel Award, The Queen’s Arms offers elegant accommodation in the Lambourn Valley, an area known for its horse-racing heritage. Within 20-25 minutes’ drive of Newbury and Swindon, it provides free parking and WiFi and a classic British food menu.

Offering 12 bedrooms, each room has a flat-screen TV, DVD player, seating area and tea and coffee facilities, and many have views of the paddocks. All have an en suite shower with a hairdryer and toiletries provided, and the suites and superior rooms feature a free-standing roll-top bath.

A full cooked breakfast is served each morning. The restaurant offers traditional British dining, a tempting range of desserts and an impressive list of European and New World wines.

This property offers facilities to host parties, celebrations and weddings, as well as offer board meeting and conference rooms for those on business.

The Queen’s Arms is 25 minutes’ drive from the pretty Wiltshire market town of Marlborough, just outside Savernake Forest. This inn is also close to the Oxfordshire border, with Didcot within 30 minutes and Oxford within 40 minutes’ drive.

Located in Hungerford, The Dundas Arms is a 1-minute drive from Kennet & Avon Canal and 6 minutes from Herongate Club. This inn is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Highclere Castle and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Hungerford Leisure Centre.

Situated in the picturesque village of Inkpen, the Crown and Garter is a traditional English pub with stylish rooms, a restaurant and bakery. It opens onto a lovely garden.

Offering garden views, rooms have a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is an en suite bathroom.

A range of cuisine is served in the restaurant and you can sample delights from the bakery, run by the property’s pastry chef.

The surrounding area is ideal for fishing, cycling and walking. Nearby attractions include Newbury Racecourse and Highclere Castle, which can be reached in 20 minutes by car.

Wayfarer’s Walk is around 3 miles away.