Set within a Grade II listed 17th-century manor house, just ten minutes from its sister property and wellness destination Nirvana Spa, West Court Retreat sits deep in the Wokingham countryside. This boutique hotel offers 49 rooms across the historic Manor House and the contemporary Officers’ Wing.
Each room has distinctive features, from grand 17th-century living quarters to open-plan bedrooms. Guests staying in the duplex room enjoy a private spiral staircase leading up to a bathroom with a roll-top bathtub. The Officers’ Wing provides a more minimal, modern style, with spacious layouts and elegant finishes.
Staff are attentive and welcoming throughout, from check-in to afternoon tea and dinner service. Dining options include The Dining Room, where seasonal dishes are served à la carte or via a set menu (two courses from £22.50, three from £30). The newly built Glasshouse offers alfresco dining in the summer, overlooking the kitchen garden and surrounding grounds.
The spa experience is where the hotel shines. Private Bentley transfers provide a seamless connection to Nirvana Spa, where packages can be booked alongside your stay. Transfers from nearby train stations also add convenience, making this a strong countryside choice for those travelling from London and beyond.
At the heart of the wellness offering, Nirvana Spa blends cutting-edge treatments with serene relaxation spaces. A highlight is the signature jelly facial: after a thorough cleanse and exfoliation, a mineral-rich jelly mask moulds to the face, locking in hydration while cooling the skin. A deep facial massage follows releasing tension across the neck, shoulders and décolletage.
Beyond the treatment rooms, guests can enjoy extensive facilities. The flotation room offers a meditative escape, while indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools invite long soaks. Sun loungers are thoughtfully placed inside the glass-walled spa and on open-air terraces, ensuring year-round relaxation with some areas being quiet zones for ultimate peace and quiet. A spacious sauna and aromatic steam room complete the circuit, particularly rewarding after time in the gym. With a wide menu of massages, facials and body therapies, Nirvana Spa delivers an immersive wellness experience.
For those preferring to stay onsite, West Court Retreat offers its own wellness facilities, including a gym and outdoor pool with sun loungers. Simply enjoying the estate’s grounds is a restorative experience in itself.
With rooms from £150 per night and spa retreat packages from £500, West Court Retreat has much to offer. With plans to expand this year, adding a new restaurant and entertainment venue, it is a destination worth watching as it evolves.
