Where can we take you?

Step into one of our colourful, warm and inviting bedrooms or suites. Antiques mixed with playful textures and art lend soulfulness and unique character to every bedroom. 

Our relaxed brasserie, 1772, is named after the year the original house was built, and incorporates the breathtaking Orangery with spectacular views of the North Wessex Downs.

1772 is the place to enjoy good times and exceptional contemporary food with friends and family and is open to residents and non-residents for lunch and dinner, including our sensational Sunday Roasts (available 12-3pm).

Both of our restaurants welcome locals as well as hotel guests.

With its woven fans, bamboo-style framed mirrors and warm lighting, our pan-Asian restaurant Yu is the perfect space to switch off and indulge yourself, with a relaxed fine-dining experience.

Three Ways to Enjoy Yu

Dinner, Wednesday to Saturday

Lunch, Thursday to Saturday, with the option of alfresco dining in the courtyard (weather permitting)

At home - our delicious sushi platters are also available to takeaway

Book direct with us, for the best deals on eating and sleeping at The Retreat, from summer specials to spa breaks to doggie retreats and lots more. Take a look at our seasonal promotions to see if anything takes your fancy.

The Signet Spa is open to hotel guests and members, and there's a great range of treatments which are available to everyone, including non-residents.

Hit the open road with our fantastic UBCO electric adventure bikes, and explore our local countryside.

Head up to Combe Gibbet for spectacular views, or to Snelsmore Common to ramble through the forest. Lose yourself in the neolithic stones at Avebury or take a magical mystery tour - there's lots to discover! 

The bikes have a range of 75 miles and a top speed of around 30mph.

£50 for 2.5 hours, £30 for each extra hour

Please book with our reception team.

Membership at The Retreat is a lifestyle; it’s about making time for you. It’s a unique club; in beautiful rural surroundings, where you can relax, work and socialise. Members enjoy full use of our spa, with its heated outdoor infinity pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, gym and more.

Privileges include invitations to exclusive events, discounts on spa treatments and in our two stunning restaurants, accommodation upgrades at all of our hotels and discounts on some fabulous brands – you will be joining a unique club, an unparalleled experience whether enjoyed as a home-from-home or an escape from everyday life.

Wine tastings, creative weekends, yoga retreats, kids events,live music, farmers markets... there's always something happening at The Retreat...

It’s one of the most important days of your life and you want it to be perfect -  unforgettable, for you and your guests. Our dedicated events team will work with you to create your wedding, your way.

For a unique and unforgettable party or event,The Retreat is the perfect spot. The countryside setting, the décor, the food and drink, and your friendly and experienced hosts make for a winning combination.

The Retreat is perfect for your next countryside family staycation, with quirky family rooms, an outdoor play area, fabulous local attractions and more.

For a meeting venue with a difference, look no further than The Retreat. Just an hour from London and with a choice of fabulous spaces, beautiful grounds, countryside views, sensational food and a great delegate package, there's no better place for awaydays, meetings, seminars, team building and more.

Locals, guests and members are welcome to pop in to enjoy this unique space at The Retreat.  Home to the unique Clodagh Store, our Wine Cellar and our Hair & Nail Salon, The Courtyard is a perfect sun-trap, ideal for catching up with friends, refueling during a bike ride or simply enjoying your own company.

During the warmer months The Courtyard hosts a range of events, from live music to farmers markets.

Whether you're looking for country pursuits, wandering around stately homes, days out with the kids or a spot of retail therapy, The Retreat is the perfect base.

It's not quite the season to be jolly just yet, but it's never too early to plan Christmas... and December will be magic again at The Retreat, as our famous packages and parties return for 2023.

A unique and unforgettable gift for a special someone, perfect for any occasion.