Donnington Grove
2 nights in Gothic manor, 66% off
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Why We Love This Deal
Explore secret gardens, riverside walks, and the North Wessex Downs whilst staying at Donnington Grove. Previous Travelzoo guests have described this ornate Berkshire manor as "a hidden gem". A 2-night break for two is £159, with prosecco and dining credit included.
What's Included
Check-in on Sunday–Friday until 31 March, 2025
A 2-night stay for two people in a Summer House or Manor House Double room (subject to availability on booking), with daily full English breakfast
£25-per-person dining credit on the first night
A glass of prosecco during dinner (worth £11 per person)
Late checkout until 12pm (worth £20)
Travelzoo members also get 20% off dinner on the second night and 30% off a round of golf (tee times from 11am, must be pre-booked and subject to availability). Enquire during reservation of room.
Not available for Saturday checks ins; 13, 29 Dec, 2024; 3–4, 17 Jan; 15–17, 21, 23–24, 27–28 March, 2025
The manor is set in 500 acres of parkland by 14th–century Donnington Castle. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is five minutes' drive away.
The main house dates from the 18th century. Its eye-catching façade was built in the Georgian Gothic Revival style. Its interiors feature original hand-painted wallpaper, intricate tapestries, and antique furniture.
Walking trails wind through gardens and woodland. Enjoy a peaceful stroll beside the River Lambourn, which runs through the hotel's grounds.
There are plenty of activities to enjoy at the hotel. Its 18–hole golf course was designed by professional golfer and renowned course architect Dave Thomas. Try your hand at fly fishing on the river, or clay pigeon shooting. Or simply relax and indulge in a beauty treatment at the Avalon Retreat (supplements apply).
The National Trust's Basildon Park is 30 minutes' drive from the hotel. Highclere Castle, from the TV series "Downton Abbey", is 15 minutes' drive away. The historic house is open for guided tours and special events during the winter season. See its website for further details.
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How to Book: Purchase a voucher from Travelzoo then call the hotel on 01635 581000 or email reservations@donnington-grove.com to make a reservation for your desired travel dates. Reservations are subject to availability and early booking is encouraged. Restaurant reservations are subject to availability; please call the hotel ahead of your visit to confirm availability.
Voucher Cancellation & Refund Policy: Within 14 days of purchase, Travelzoo will give you a full refund if you change your mind or can't find dates that suit you. Once you book your dates, changes and cancellations are subject to the hotel's cancellation or rescheduling policy and may result in a fee or voucher forfeiture. You must cancel your reservation directly with the hotel prior to refunding your voucher. Vouchers can be refunded online by going to "My Account.” After 14 days, your voucher becomes nonrefundable. For a fee, you can make vouchers refundable until their expiration date when you check out.
Hotel Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy: Once you’ve made your reservation, you cannot change your travel dates with the hotel. If you cancel or change your booking in violation of the hotel's cancellation policy, you may be subject to additional fees or voucher forfeiture.
Menu items are subject to change. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value or cash back. Prices quoted are based on the maximum value of the items included in the package at time of publication. The photos are for illustration purposes only. If you experience any difficulties booking, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance before the voucher expiration date.
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Parking is free. Newbury railway station is less than 10 minutes' drive away.
Children cannot stay as part of this deal.
Accessibility: The hotel will do its best to accommodate individual requirements. Enquire directly to discuss the availability of appropriate accommodation.
Food and staff were excellent but hotel was very quiet therefore lacked atmosphere! We’d like to try again in the summer months! as the location is beautiful!
Michael10 Dec, 2024Pulborough, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent staff, large clean room, wonderful for walking.
Andrew06 Dec, 2024Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK
Enjoyed Most
When you enter the gates and motor up the very long drive you realise that you're not going to stay at the local version of a national hotel chain, where all the hotels look the same. As you drive through the golf course, take notice of instructions from any golfers so that your car doesn't get hit as they tee off.
We were in one of the Summer Houses, a few minutes' walk from the main building. If the weather is wet, take a brolly into the room for the short walk to the hotel for meals. There are only two rooms in each Summer House, one for each party and which are spacious and en suite with all you need. Each has its own designated parking spot.
The grounds are spectacular with a lake, stream and lots of wildlife
As part of the Travelzoo deal we had dinner on the first night in the restaurant, although you can also eat in the bar. The food was hot and well-presented but both the restaurant and bar were rather chilly.
Other Comments
The deal we had was great value for money and the hotel is convenient for visiting other towns and attractions in the area. Definitely recommend a visit.
Jim30 Nov, 2024Dunstable, UK
Enjoyed Most
Perfect
barry03 Dec, 2024llanelli, UK
Enjoyed Most
I was impressed by my experience, I thought it might be tired and run down but whilst some areas are starting to show signs of age it was really lovely, clean and comfortable. The food throughout our stay was brilliant, from breakfast to evening dinner.
alastair05 Dec, 2024Evesham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great large room, good food. overall a very nice break at a good price.
Steven05 Dec, 2024Bridgwater, UK
Enjoyed Most
This is a hidden gem. Such a beautiful setting. We stayed in Summer House room which we loved
Other Comments
Book the Travelzoo deal, you won’t regret it
KATHLEEN20 Jun, 2024Romford, UK
Other Comments
Peaceful grounds, easy walk to Donnington Castle ruins and Donnington village, great for golfers and nature lovers.
Susan25 Jun, 2024Wakefield, UK
Enjoyed Most
We thoroughly enjoyed the two days we had there. We had a room in the summer house which was large. The staff are absolutely lovely, so helpful, and polite.
The rooms were clean and the towels changed each day. Breakfasts were really good, as was the choice of food available. The grounds are great for a good evening walk after the golfers have finished
Other Comments
Thank you for a lovely stay, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Your staff are excellent, very polite and helpful. We would definitely recommend you to our friends and family.
Pauline09 Jul, 2024Kings Langley, UK
Enjoyed Most
the setting and grounds are special. Room was great ( Summer House room) Spacious and nicely furnished,and great view. The moment we arrived we felt "chilled" and that feeling remained. never left site the whole of our stay. Such lovely walks and quiet and peaceful , Staff all friendly and helpful.
Peter19 Jun, 2024Barnsley, UK
Enjoyed Most
Hotel and staff very good, the grounds lovely, the room although keeping with the ambience of the Gothic hotel the funiture covers were very worn and gruby, the room was hugh and the bathroom too, but both could do with a fresh lick of paint, food very good, in all good value for the money,
Other Comments
If clients have issues with climbing stairs and walking they may need to think about this?
john20 Nov, 2024Newport, UK
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful house in fantastic grounds
Nicola29 Jun, 2024merthyr tydfil, UK
Enjoyed Most
It's an old Manor house so the decor is a bit tired, but the room & bathroom were spacious & clean. If you want ultra modern look elsewhere, but to relax in the afterglow of a past period in time this is the place.
Simon13 Jun, 2024Basildon, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely old manor house. We stayed in rooms in the manor house and it was lovely large room overlooking the golf course. Room was nice and warm with bags of hot water on demand and tea making facilities.
B19 Nov, 2024Milton Keynes, UK
Enjoyed Most
An amazing building in the Gothic style. We stayed in an executive double room in the main building. When we walked it, it had that real wow factor. The staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. The only slight downside was the restaurant menu, which is rather ordinary and uninspiring: burgers, pizzas, chilli, fish and chips etc. However, the food was well cooked and enjoyable.
gaynor12 Jun, 2024WORCESTER PARK, UK
Enjoyed Most
Second visit and still very good.
RICHARD21 May, 2024WAREHAM, UK
Enjoyed Most
It was, as I expected from the website.
Staff were, without exception, very nice, polite and efficient.
Jean02 May, 2024Ferndown, UK
Enjoyed Most
Donnington is great. We stayed in the summer house which is lovely. The travelzoo offer is great value for the hotel and food quality and a good saving on purchasing individually. The staff are all lovely and helpful. The food is delicious the grounds are beautifully kept.
Other Comments
Donnington is a lovely hotel and a great place to stay. Close to Newbury with a lovely restaurant and bar on site. We were so impressed the first time that we came back again
rodoulla29 May, 2024London, UK
Enjoyed Most
It was a beautiful old manor house type hotel.
Other Comments
We had a lovely very large bedroom typical of an old manor house. We were told when booking that if we wanted that room is was on the second floor with lots of steps up to it (47), however to have such a nice room it was worth it.
JEAN05 May, 2024WORTHING, UK
Enjoyed Most
Had a lovely couple of days at Donnington Grove. Very relaxed atmosphere, with friendly, attentive staff. The room was charming, clean and very spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with a good range of both continental and ‘full English’ items (buffet style for most items, but additional items such as kippers were cooked to order, along with various types of egg if you wanted something other than fried). We also had an evening meal at the hotel which was delicious. Good food cooked well. Menu was ‘bistro pub’ type food - just what we wanted and nothing too pretentious!
Jo31 May, 2024Chelmsford, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a most enjoyable two nights stay at the hotel. All of the staff were friendly, polite and efficient but Manuel and Eva deserve special mention as they gave us particularly memorable service, The meals in the restaurant were very tasty and with good servings.
WILLIAM08 May, 2024COULSDON, UK
Enjoyed Most
Interesting Hotel in lovely setting . Beautiful lake and wildlife . We stayed in the Summerhouse which although dated was very spacious . Breakfast very good , evening dinner on the first night had limited choice and not the best quality .
elizabeth27 May, 2024Yeovil, UK
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful hotel , all staff extremely helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Booking was easy and room amazing. Hotel and grounds are definitely worth a visit .
Other Comments
Look and layout of menu lets hotel down as could be smarter than just laminated page , makes it look a bit like a budget chain , also more variety of meals and maybe changed daily. But otherwise food is outstanding and very reasonably priced.
susan28 May, 2024Steyning, UK
Enjoyed Most
Large comfortable room and meal in the evening was good.
Allan04 Jun, 2024Sandgate, Kent, UK
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful everything was great , room outstanding , beautiful views a lovely place to relax food good even if the service was a little slow but everything was cooked fresh breakfast excellent
Staff very friendly and helpful, Room was huge and clean Disappointing that the evening meal in the main restaurant has the same menu as the clubhouse which is not in keeping with the experience. excellent breakfast good choices cooked well.
Paul08 May, 2024Dorking, UK
Enjoyed Most
Summerhouses are beautifully appointed and comfortable. Everywhere very clean and nicely furnished. Would have liked a bit more choice on the dinner menu and a fridge in the room
Ray11 May, 2024Leighton Buzzard, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely secluded quiet spot just outside Newbury.
Everything was excellent. It just needs a comfy public lounge in preference to the bar
Lionel28 May, 2024Reading, UK
Enjoyed Most
First impressions the place is falling apart, but look beyond the rotting wooden frames, peeling paintwork and you'll find a wonderfully warm comforting stay among some very nice people. It could do with some money being invested in an overhaul but the staff ad atmosphere, overcome those issues. Has got to be the most comfortable nights sleep I have had in a hotel for years plus some beautiful grounds to look out on.
Other Comments
If you're looking for a comfy, quiet stay in a countryside setting, this is one for you, just don't look too closely at the condition of the woodwork and accept the odd screw missing here and there and you'll love it .... we did
Chas04 Jun, 2024Bromley, UK
Other Comments
It’s a lovely hotel by the river. The club house and restaurant are very nice, with friendly helpful staff. It would be nice to have a residents lounge in the main hotel to relax in when you are away with friends.
Marion25 Feb, 2024Chichester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good value TZOO deal and nice summer house room
However was initially given to view 2 identical menus(@18:00 but different prices £25 and £30 pp for 3 course meal - apologies and told £25 was correct
At 19:30 identical menus on table but now £32 pp
No one could explain why then or at checkout - being investigated…..
Other Comments
Although a nice hotel with excellent summerhouse room, location is a bit isolated and menu is really limited as well as 3 different prices - sorry would not recommend or go back.
TEL27 Mar, 2024Doncaster, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very nice location. Staff pleasant and helpful.
Laurence26 Mar, 2024Hamstreet, Ashford, UK
Enjoyed Most
Bedroom/bathroom very spacious and clean although some aspects would benefit from some tlc/redecoration.
Staff friendly - food good although quite disorganised on our second days breakfast when it was much busier.
Location good - easy to find and lots of nice places to eat locally.
Sue30 Mar, 2024NOTTINGHAM, UK
Enjoyed Most
Stayed in executive summer house number 1 really nice room would request again if we book in future
Brian02 May, 2024White, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly atmosphere, efficient staff, beautiful surroundings and excellent food.
Gordon10 Apr, 2024Leatherhead, UK
Enjoyed Most
It was our first time here. We stayed in the summer house rooms. Lovely large room with 2 large chairs to sit in and watch the golfers outside.
There are lots of grounds to explore minding the golfers. Reception and dining room staff very pleasant, although the restaurant was shared with the golfers and friends. But on the whole a refreshing break.
Other Comments
The only downside was the restaurant and the menu. It was trying to cater for golfers and friends also for couples who book in with Travelzoo and similar companies. In my opinion this does not work. When we book these breaks we expect to have either an alacarte choice or a set dinner option. The club house menu did neither in my opinion. I did raise this issue with the reception manager and she would pass on my opinions to her manager.
Travelzoo yourselves should advise people that the menu and restaurant will be shared with golfers and friends not just hotel clients.
Thanks Steve
Steve25 Apr, 2024Aylesbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely grounds and room spotless. Staff really friendly. Coped well with my gluten free diet.
Patricia31 Mar, 2024Keynsham, UK
Enjoyed Most
First visit, upmarket if some areas a little dated, like our Room but still a very large and relaxing place to be. Staff very friendly, professional and helpful. Restaurant food was above and beyond our expectations as was the Country setting. Will definitely stay again.
Philip05 Mar, 2024Wood Street Village, UK
Enjoyed Most
Quirky hotel in a Beautiful parkland setting where wildlife abounds. We will definitely return.
Alan23 Mar, 2024Wickford, UK
Enjoyed Most
All worked well, nice staff, good surroundings, great accommodation in the Summer House
Jim08 Mar, 2024CARSHALTON, UK
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful old building, staff extremely helpful and friendly
Other Comments
Waitress Ewa went above and beyond, absolutely lovely Polish lady. Always happy and obliging.
Mark30 Mar, 2024IPSWICH, UK
Enjoyed Most
The three bar staff.
Other Comments
The hotel was dis-jointed. The Garden rooms were a considerable distance from the main part of the hotel. lots of steps without grab-rails, and sloping pathways.
Roger23 Mar, 2024Woking, UK
Enjoyed Most
Has the wow factor. Excellent value for money.
Keith01 Apr, 2024Bridgnorth, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had an upgraded room, which was a large lodge with private garden (steps and walk to restaurant not a problem for us)
The evening meal was in a nearly empty room. There was a limited choice of main meals which were not imaginative but well cooked. Breakfasts were good.
Other Comments
Not suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
Sandra26 Mar, 2024Wellington, UK
Enjoyed Most
Restful and relaxing
Other Comments
Staff are pleasant and helpful
Robin22 Feb, 2024
Enjoyed Most
Great walks, food & accommodation.
Mrs Jan16 Mar, 2024Manningtree, UK
Enjoyed Most
Really good, although we did have 48 steps up to our room, but we were aware of this when we booked.
We will return but this time try a garden room.
Other Comments
We found everything very good albeit the old house could do with some freshening up.
The food was just excellent, with everything cooked just perfectly. The extensive grounds are just lovely.
Rosie16 Apr, 2024Witney, UK
Enjoyed Most
Stayed in the same room as last time which we think is the best!! The Summer house rooms 1 and 6 have great views of the river and golf course practice area. However have the downside of getting wet for meals if raining.
Other Comments
Evening meal was a bit uninspiring and a little of the expensive side for the food we received. Service was also slow.
Breakfast was overall good, but they didn't seem to be able to keep up with the supply of the hot food all at the same time. You'd wait for something to be cooked (quite a long wait too) and then when that arrived something else had run out so it was difficult to actually have everything we wanted. This happened both days.
Sarah17 Mar, 2024Waterlooville, UK
Enjoyed Most
We were welcomed by friendly staff on arrival. We felt that more information about the hotel and surrounding area would have been helpful. It’s very golf focused so if you’re not golfers we felt uncomfortable enjoying the grounds as we didn’t want to get in the way of the golfers, so ended up just walking the short distance to the castle and back.
The room was very spacious but in desperate need of refurbishment. There was peeling wallpaper, paintwork was yellow and peeling, bathroom vinyl flooring had seen better days and “beige” toilet paper!! It didn’t give a good impression.
We had dinner on our first night in the Beau restaurant. We were disappointed - two out of the five main dishes were not available. The piece of salmon was so small I felt I had shared the portion with another diner. The potato stack was very garlicky and not pleasant. The prawn cocktail was tasteless - tiny prawns on some shredded iceberg lettuce with paprika sprinkled on top. The lamb dish my husband had was good.
Breakfast was ok - cooked breakfast was good but the eggs on “toast” were served on warmed white tasteless bread unbuttered - ground pepper on the table would have been much better than the powdered pepper. Muffins were the highlight.
