About Donnington Grove
Donnington Grove and Country Club is located in the picturesque town of Newbury and within a short distance of the M4 and the M5 motorways. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation with 34 en-suite rooms, a restaurant, lounge/bar and an on-site golf course.
The rooms feature flat-screen TV’s, tea and coffee making equipment, hairdryers and free Wi-Fi.
Guests at Donnington Grove and Country Club can enjoy afternoon tea or even a few cocktails on the restaurant’s south-west facing terrace or practise their golfing skills on the hotel’s championship golf course.
Modern European and British dishes are on offer at the hotel restaurant whilst those looking for a less formal dining experience can enjoy some lighter meals and snacks atthe bar.
The hotel is in close proximity to Highclere Castle, Newbury Race Course and Donnington Castle. The Kennet and Avon Canal which runs for 87 miles is also nearby.
Positive Reviews
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Stunning views of surrounding grounds.
The hotel is set in 500 acres of private grounds that are inhabited by local wildlife. Many of the guests appreciated the wonderful views of the Berkshire countryside including the lake which is a short distance away from the hotel. If you’re looking for
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Spacious and comfortable rooms.
Guests were pleased with the size of their rooms describing them as spacious and airy with all the necessary facilities included. Plenty of storage space and large comfortable beds were appreciated by the large majority of guests.The bathrooms were said
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Good quality breakfasts.
The food at the hotel has been described as fresh, tasty and of good quality. The guests particularly praised the breakfasts saying that there was plenty of choice including pastries, cheeses as well as cooked dishes.
Negative Reviews
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Lack of atmosphere.
Although many said the building exudes old- world charm, they found the restaurant and bar areas quite sterile and lacking in atmosphere. Background music and better decor were elements that many said were missing and would make the ambiance far better in
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Too many stairs.
Guests objected to climbing several flights of stairs to get to their room and some with mobility issues changed their booking and requested rooms on the ground floor. Guests were also critical of having to carry their luggage up the stairs without the he
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Keeping cool with fans.
During the warmer months guests complained about the uncomfortable room temperature as there are no air conditioning units in the hotel. Many coped with the heat by opening windows and using fans.