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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 rooms with attached bathroom, 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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3 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dinn
    United States United States
    Beautiful location! I've stayed at your location before and was happy to return. We walked the grounds in the morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. I would definitely stay again in the future.
  • Jiaqi
    Macau Macau
    The surrounding area is great for a leisure walk. The staff is friendly
  • Fulvia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A stunning one night stop over. Beautiful grounds even for non golfers like ourselves! Our room was spacious and comfortable with a lovely view of the lake. We had a really nice meal at the restaurant and a special thanks to the very friendly...
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful setting. We’ve visited many times and love staying in the Summer House
  • Jade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic stay in a gorgeous venue. The room was a "lake view" and it did not disappoint, gorgeous grounds and views. The gentleman at reception was very kind and welcoming. The room was so clean and serviced daily. The cleaning staff do an...
  • Linda
    Australia Australia
    Very beautiful location and our room was comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful, particularly Gemma, Eve and Lily.
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All was great if not better than expected , thank you
  • Bartlett
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was very relaxing, in a beautiful setting. The facilities were very good and the staff were excellent.
  • Joanne
    United States United States
    This is my third stay at this lovely hotel. Nice quiet location and lots of ambiance in the main hotel. Unfortunately I had a few issues with the room I booked so they upgraded me to a fabulous room. Hassime was wonderful at check in and took care...
  • Chantal
    United States United States
    The property is spectacular, we were delighted to explore Donnington Castle, the hotel is gracious and authentic and the staff, especially Emanuel, are eager to please and very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend a stay in this hidden gem

Managed by Donnington Grove Hotel and Country Club

Company review score: 9Based on 1,428 reviews from 1 property
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Company info

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

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Beaus Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      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 2:30 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $134. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.