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Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love It
- The hotel has a 2-AA-Rosette restaurant and a spa with a 5-bubble rating from The Good Spa Guide
- Snelsmore Common Country Park, ideal for walking and cycling, is 20 minutes' walk away
- Highclere Castle, where the ITV series "Downton Abbey" was filmed, is nearby
- There's an on-site 18-hole golf course with a clubhouse and a shop
"A quality Classic British Hotel" -- Classic British Hotels
Rooms & Rates
Overview
Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa is just outside the village of Donnington in west Berkshire, and has an extensive list of facilities, including a 2-AA-Rosette restaurant, a spa and an on-site 18-hole golf course. It also has four AA Silver Stars, an accolade given to properties offering a superior level of quality in hospitality, service and cleanliness.
The town of Newbury is around 10 minutes' drive from the hotel, and is home to Newbury Racecourse. Highclere Castle, used for exterior shots of Downton Abbey in the popular ITV drama of the same name, is a 15-minute drive. English Heritage attraction Donnington Castle, a 14th-century castle where Henry VIII and Elizabeth I are believed to have stayed, is a 15-minute walk away.
The "state-of-the art" spa (The AA Hotel Guide 2018) has an 18-metre pool surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. There's also a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, an aromatherapy room and experience showers. Pre-booked spa treatments are also available (supplements apply).
There's an 18-hole golf course on site and a Grade II-listed Victorian clubhouse with views over the fairways. There's also a club shop. It's £25 per person per round, which must be booked in advance (payable directly to the hotel).
The 2-AA-Rosette WinePress Restaurant serves "imaginative food complemented by a superb wine list", says The AA, and the hotel's bar is open daily, offering sharing platters, drinks and meals.
Executive rooms have views of either the golf course or the Berkshire countryside. All rooms have free Wi-Fi.
From the press:
- "Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa is a modern country retreat" -- The Good Spa Guide
- "This stylish hotel boasts excellent facilities" -- The AA Hotel Guide 2018
Amenities
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Enjoyed This
(59 Member Ratings)
(59 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Spa facilities and treatments
Other Comments
Amazing breakfast choices
Joannah
Jun 03, 2018
TauntonTaunton, United Kingdom
Other Comments
just a small hiccup with the bottle of wine offer staff not very clear about it
andrew
May 29, 2018
chichester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
A warm welcome, a very comfortable room, good food, a lovely swimming pool and staff that went the extra mile to make our stay so good
Nigel
Jun 28, 2017
Rayleigh, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The entire experience was excellent. The staff could not have been more pleasant or helpful & the hotel & Spa was really nice & a deserved 4* rating. The food was very good with excellent service both at dinner & breakfast. The Sommelier was excellent, his wine list absolutely incredible, I should have stayed a week & worked my way through it. I could not fault this break & many thanks to all the staff for our experience.
Other Comments
A good hotel with wonderful staff, excellent food & an unbelievable wine selection with a gifted sommelier to help you select the ideal wine to complement each course. The Spa was also very nice & the golf course looked nice & well maintained although I did not have the chance to play.
Bill
May 28, 2018
Surrey, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything,lovely stay and place
Lori
Jun 30, 2017
Emsworth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quality of hotel.
Other Comments
Staff excellent and friendly
Julia
Jun 28, 2017
Crawley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Service. Food.
Eric
Jun 12, 2017
Calnene, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Room food spa
Other Comments
Did have things on our bill at check out that we didn't order
Deborah
Jun 12, 2017
Essex, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Good value
Lisa
May 29, 2017
Upminster, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Spa area
Keith
Jun 02, 2017
Solihull, United Kingdom
