A spa break often feels like an expensive indulgence, reserved for very special occasions. However, one funky hotel in the Berkshire countryside is challenging that notion, offering a luxurious and comprehensive spa experience at a surprisingly affordable price. It’s the perfect destination for a “spa-cation” that won’t break the bank, and it’s just a short train ride from London.
The key to the value at The Retreat at Elcot Park is that full use of the extensive spa facilities is included in the already reasonable room rates. While other hotels charge hefty day fees for spa access, here you can freely move between the indoor hydrotherapy pool, the Himalayan salt sauna, the aroma steam room, and the outdoor cold plunge tubs as often as you like.
The facilities themselves are top-notch. The hotel has recently expanded its wellness focus, adding trendy features like outdoor wood-fired hot tubs and a tented yoga studio. This means you’re getting a cutting-edge wellness experience, not a tired, dated facility, all as part of your standard stay.
While massages and treatments do cost extra (starting from a competitive £105), you can have a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating break without booking any. The variety of included thermal experiences is enough to fill a whole day, leaving you feeling pampered and refreshed without a huge bill at the end.
With double rooms starting from as little as £120, including breakfast, this hotel offers one of the best-value spa deals in the UK. By taking the train to the nearby station of Kintbury, you also save on petrol costs, making this an accessible, affordable, and utterly indulgent getaway.