Retreat East

Perfect relaxation trip! The staff were great, rooms were perfect and spacious. The food was insane, we ate breakfast, lunch and dinner at Retreat East - highly recommend the roast dinners. Recommended you book your spa facilities before arriving as these can get booked up. We will be coming back for sure!

I had a day spa voucher to use at Retreat East and thoroughly enjoyed my experience there.Layla and Isobel were particularly attentive and lovely to chat to. Isobel’s consultation about my skin needs before my facial was fantastic and I felt she really listened.The afternoon tea was lovely and very filling, with multiple members of staff checking on me frequently. I also had plenty of time at lunch which I enjoyed as I got to read my book.The location was also stunning and very relaxing as a nice retreat getaway.The hot tub was particularly fantastic, as Layla had prepped this for me and it was super warm compared to the cold outside.Finally the sauna facilities were great and I loved that all activities through out the day were exclusive to me. Despite there being other spa guests they schedule it really well so you don’t end up sharing the facilities and it feels even more luxury.Overall I’d say the experience felt very bespoke and I certainly left feeling pampered.If I had one small improvement to make, it might have been to have a brief tour upon arrival as I didn’t managed to find the changing room and lockers until later in the day.

Overall, I was disappointed with the trip to Retreat East. There is so much potential with the venue, but too many elements that don’t live up to the prices or the positioning.The food is overpriced and I had to send back a £35 priced steak twice because it was cold. The menu options are limited and lack variety, which is really disappointing because there’s not much nearby to choose from.The breakfast offering is weak. They offer a basic continental breakfast which (again) is really limited and not very appealing. The cooked (al la carte) options are fine but it feels like Retreat East have really missed a trick with something so simple.Service is also poor, led by a young and very inexperienced team who let down the experience and considering the prices, this should be addressed.Facilities are also limited and need prior booking which made no sense and made it feel like hard work to pre-plan every part of the stay.Lots of potential here, but too many flaws

Disappointed with the length of time you’re allowed in the spa and jacuzzi (only 30 mins each). Not a huge selection of food and wine options on the menu, and the food and wine were pretty overpriced for what it was (portion sizes were tiny). Tables were really sticky and ruined a top and a jumper. I wouldn’t pay that amount to stay in our barn either (The Den). The bed was comfortable but when we arrived it was really cold and pretty small. Sofa wasn’t very comfortable either. The grind coffee machine was a nice touch. Service in the restaurant was also extremely slow and I had to go up to the bar and order myself a few times. Really gutted as I paid a lot of money to take my boyfriend away for his birthday and he wasn’t impressed at all. Breakfast finished early at 10:30 and lunch finished at 2:30 so very restrictive and not very relaxing.

We stayed in the Rookery, great room, lots of space and built to a high spec, loved how dog friendly the venue was.Would recommend if you’re looking for a weekend/few days away to chill out and unwind.Staff were all very friendly, could be a little more attentive in the restaurant though, we had to ask to order and drinks took a while on the Saturday night but no major drama!

I rarely take the time to write reviews but as far as Retreat East goes, this one deserves upwards of 5/5. Impeccable experience on so many levels.My fiancé and I arrived on Friday and stayed in The Hive, which was a beautiful cabin with a living area + kitchenette, underfloor heating and a lovely bedroom with a huge (and unbelievably comfortable) bed.Meals were served in The Great Barn which was a lovely, warm and beautifully lit room, and the meals were of high quality. It also had a really nice fireplace too which added to the cosy nature of the barn. It was also a nice chance to meet other people who were staying there.One thing I absolutely loved was the service and just how kind and eager the staff were, which was a really nice touch. They also had a series of games available there such as Connect 4 and Scrabble, and my fiancé and I had many battles which was so much fun!They had really nice spa facilities too (I love using sauna, steam and cold in my weekly health routine) so for us to be able to use it for an hour was really nice.The grounds were also really nice and quiet to walk around, and although it was pretty muddy due to the rain, going for a lovely walk was very nice indeed (we were going to go on a bike ride on Sunday but it was raining).We loved it so much that instead of staying for two nights, we booked an extra night and made the most of a really relaxing Sunday.Couldn't have asked for any more from a staycation: great food, lovely ambience, lots of peace and quiet, and fantastic service.We will likely make it a yearly thing to come to Retreat East as it is truly fantastic.Well worth the money, and we look forward to coming back!

We had such a lovely stay here - I just had to leave a review.We came looking for a lovely relaxing time away and that is just what we got.Staying in the hideaway - one of the new Shepards hut. Gorgeous views, seeing the sunrise and sunset. Perfect little space. Lovely little touches.We booked our spa session and hot tub session. As other reviews said, it’s not a huge spa (in comparison to other locations) but it is really unique that you get to book the whole thing to yourself - makes it way more relaxing that sharing a steam room awkwardly with other people - in our opinion!Services was perfect, so attentive in all areas. Amazing drinks choices, food so delicious that we will be talking about it for months to come.Love the little touches like using the bikes, or wellies for a bit of exploring.Not a huge amount around the immediate area but the perfect spot to slow down, take time to catch up in the lovely countryside.It’s going to be an annual trip for us, we can’t wait to see it in other seasons and try some of the other places to stay!

Amazing stay staff so friendly and helpful, out cottage wa the granary beautiful so clean and luxurious. Spa wonderful we had massage and facial by Amber, who was brilliant.produts used smelt amazing. Our dog was very welcome everywhere. There are off lead walks from the doorstep, so there is no need to leave the venue. Restaurant was brilliant breakfast and dinner. Cater dor vegans very tasty . Highly recommend. We will return so relaxing.

Been here before for Afternoon Tea and absolutely loved it. A little more money than other places but the food felt luxurious and was different (not just sandwiches and cakes).My friend and I returned looking forward to having it again however they seem to have changed the menu (all the savoury is now sandwich’s). I think they have made the price cheaper and so the change of food probably reflects this. Still tasty but a shame it is much the same as other places now.

From start to finish my short stay at Retreat East was superb. Booked by my wife as a birthday treat we stayed for 1 night with the dining and breakfast included along with a massage. All staff we encountered seemed happy and helpful with the reception colleagues particularly attentive. Our lodge featured an outdoor bath, huge shower room, comfy bed and all the necessities for a comfortable stay. Our lodge was modern with all fixtures and fittings in immaculate condition and clean. The rainfall shower was a particular highlight for me as the pressure was high! The evening meal was of great quality with rich and tasty dishes and a large wine and drinks selection. Naturally as a spa break it would be silly not to book a treatment and the massage received was well overdue. I would not hesitate to book here again as the experience all round was fantastic. My only piece of advice would be for a signpost to be positioned on the road as the entrance is easily missed.