The Retreat at Elcot Park, Berkshire

Recently voted to the top of the annual list of The Best Places To Stay in the UK by The Times & Sunday Times, The Retreat At Elcot Park offers the ultimate dog friendly escape, set in 16 acres of magnificent grounds close to the North Wessex Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

This beautiful Regency property, once the home of romantic poet Percy Shelley, combines stylish comfort with country charm and offers a selection of dog friendly rooms and suites for your stay, some with free standing bathtubs. The playful design of the rooms through the bold use of colours and textures lends to a unique character with doggy extras including a bed, bowl and treat in the room upon arrival.

Foodies will not be disappointed with two fabulous restaurants and a wine cellar in The Courtyard. All day brasserie, 1772, named after the year the house was built offers stunning surrounds in the orangery or enjoy Pan-Asian fine dining at Yu. The dog-friendly lounge, The Atlas Room is a wonderful space where you can enjoy breakfast, bottomless brunch or afternoon tea with your best furry friend in tow.

The Signet Spa, with hydrotherapy pool, outdoor infinity pool, Himalayan Salt Sauna and Aroma Steam Room offers a range of treatments from the award winning ILA Spa brand, an award winning, all natural organic skincare range which will leave you rejuvenated and relaxed.  

Offering a laid back luxury experience where your four legged friend will be welcomed as warmly as you, The Retreat is perfect for those looking for a relaxing countryside break.

This property features Adaptil calming rooms with wellbeing guides, and calming communal spaces using Adaptil Calm Diffusers, Adaptil Travel Sprays at reception, and Douxo Calm Shampoos to borrow for mucky pups.