Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2

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About this property

Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club is set on the outskirts of Newbury, overlooked by the historic Donnington Castle. This beautifully renovated 18th-century Gothic house is set in 550 acres of grounds with its own championship golf course. Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club has a beautiful, secluded position, with easy access to the M4 motorway and the A34. London Heathrow Airport is less than 50 minutes away. There are 39 en suite rooms, all of which have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Choose from rooms in the main house, summer house, or lodges in the secret garden. Beaus Bar and Restaurant is open daily with an outdoor area for al fresco dining. The restaurant leads to a south-west-facing terrace with views over the practice area, covered driving range, lakes and the River Lambourn. The 550-acre estate consists of a mixture of parkland, farmland and woodland, with the River Lambourn running through it. The championship golf course was designed by the Welsh Ryder Cup player, Dave Thomas.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful building and very friendly, helpful staff. Good evening meal in restaurant and very good breakfast.”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed in the main house and it was so grand. Wonderful staircase up to a huge room. Old yes but spotlessly clean, well appointed and warm and cosy. All staff were lovely and walking around the magnificent grounds was great. The bar/restaurant...”
Ruth
Australia Australia
“Great place and team, will stay again if I am in the area.”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Always a friendly welcome, comfortable room in quiet surroundings with parking nearby.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The whole hotel & grounds were amazing. Rooms very well presented.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A traditional English countryside hotel located close to Newbury, with beautiful surroundings. Lake view, scenic walks, or a cocktail on the terrace.”
Shreeshail
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is located inside a golf course and the view from the room was nice.”
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful surroundings and really friendly welcome from the reception staff. Food in the restaurant was very good and again friendly service. Room was clean and spacious and in a nice quiet part of the hotel. Would definitely stay there again....”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location with pleasant country walks in the area. Close to Newbury and its facilities. We had booked a Lake View apartment which suited our needs well.”
Karin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Didn’t have time for breakfast due to early disembark from Southampton Evening meal was delicious.”

Managed by Donnington Grove Hotel and Country Club

Company review score: 8.9Based on 1,420 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Friendly and professional, welcoming and flexible to cater for your every need.

Property information

Donnington Grove Hotel is a beautiful 18th century country hotel in Newbury, in the heart of the Royal County of Berkshire. It's set in 500 acres of elegant grounds and comes with a rich, intriguing history. The hotel is situated within easy reach of the M4, M5 motorway network, easily accessible to attractions like Highclere Castle (TV home to Downton Abbey), Newbury Race Course and for cruising the Kennet and Avon canal. It is also home to one of Berkshire's renowned championship golf courses, having played host to a number of Pro and televised golf events. Guests adore the unrivalled views of Donnington Castle and the idyllic River Lambourn, with its resident trout, ducks and swans. They also love the warmth of the welcome, the excellent service and wide choice of accommodation, from splendid manor house rooms to cosy lodges and an eco-friendly summer house. All these qualities mark Donnington Grove as one of the most unique hotels in Berkshire.

Neighbourhood information

Just 5 minutes drive will bring you to the small town of Donnington with a few traditional countryside pubs, parks to take the children, countryside walks and the historical Donnington Castle all in arms reach from the hotel itself! 10 Minutes drive will bring you to the town of Newbury with shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, cinema and much, much more there is something for all. 15-20 minutes drive will take you to Highclere Castle better know as Downton Abbey!

Languages spoken

Arabic,Czech,English,Spanish,French,Hungarian,Italian,Romanian,Russian,Slovak,Chinese

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Beaus Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$133. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Donnington Grove Hotel & Golf Club in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.