Donnington Grove
Member-favourite country house, save 54% for 2 nights
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Grove RoadNewburyRG14 2LA
Donnington
£199—Member-favourite country house, save 54% for 2 nights
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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 "love the uniqueness" of this ornate Berkshire manor. A 2-night break for two is £199, with prosecco and dining credit included.
What's Included
Valid daily 1 April–30 June, 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 £5.75 per person)
Late checkout until 12pm (worth £10)
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.
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. See its website for further details.
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. The regular value stated is based on the maximum combined cost of the items included in this experience at the time of publication (5 February, 2025). 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.
The hotel needs a little tlc and appears to be a golf hotel. Not many guests. Bar was closed used the golfing area which was fine. Rooms could do with an upgrade. Amazing room great features and size but sofas needed replacing and bathrooms needed renovation.
Andrea13 Mar, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Offered a garden room which was bland and disappointing. Sam on reception managed to find us a room in the main hotel which was lovely. Top marks to her. Made our stay.
Other Comments
The restaurant staff in the evening were friendly and efficient. Couldn't fault the service. Food absolutely delicious and reasonably priced
cathy10 Mar, 2025Epsom, UK
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff, nice food and lovely room
gillian11 Mar, 2025Cambridge, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely stay. Fabulous view of the water. Great breakfast. Staff were so helpful and courteous
Alison11 Mar, 2025Plymouth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Amazing
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Highly recommended and will go back
Patricia12 Mar, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Exceptional time.
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Great staff, lovely location.
michael05 Mar, 2025Iver, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good breakfast. Nice grounds.
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Unfriendly Receptionist, terrible meal and mould in room.
laila09 Mar, 2025Bognor Regis, UK
Enjoyed Most
Nice relaxing time. Staff where very friendly and nothing was too much trouble .food was very nice had good choice.
Other Comments
Has golf course on site and wellness centre. Husband used driving range . Room clean would return again
Barbara10 Mar, 2025ROMFORD, UK
Enjoyed Most
Enjoyable break, despite miserable weather at the time. Were able to use the golf facilities and the inhouse beauty services, both of which were good. The bar facilities were convenient for light lunches and for meeting up.
John28 Feb, 2025Chesham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic room in summerhouse. Slight problem with non flushing toilet being slow to fix but would return.
Richard27 Feb, 2025Solihull, UK
Enjoyed Most
A fabulous hotel, set in lovely grounds. A listed building so no lift which was a struggle being on the 3rd floor. Great value for money using the Travelzoo offer.
Lisa04 Mar, 2025DunstableDunstable, UK
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful location with supporting staff. One of the best breaks we've had.
Other Comments
Excellent food at reasonable cost. Meals freshly prepared & very hot. Spotless room & very ,large & comfortable
Vincent10 Mar, 2025Billericay, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff welcoming and friendly. Stayed two nights, ate in the restaurant both nights, excellent food. Breakfast also excellent value
Other Comments
One small complaint bar area cold to sit in. Every where else in the hotel beautifully warm.
Kim06 Mar, 2025Beckenham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good value voucher. Hotel was quiet but it is January. Not much atmosphere. Cold public areas.
Other Comments
Warmer temperature in the bar would have been better. And a better system for the bathroom light which comes on very brightly in the night. And no fan after a shower. Lovely room though.
Sandie01 Feb, 2025Sidcup Kent, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic midweek break shame about the weather
Hament22 Feb, 2025Cheltenham, UK
Enjoyed Most
A warm welcome, with good instruction as to where we were. We were booked into a summer house which on paper looked lovely but was quite tatty and worn. Bathroom was modern and the beds extremely comfortable, but no fridge and the chairs were very worn and uncomfortable.
The grounds are spectacular and lovely walks on good footpaths around the estate.
Other Comments
The food was good, first night I had monkfish and husband had pie, both delicious. Second night, pea soup was gorgeous but Hunters Chicken dry, I was offered a complimentary tea or coffee but that really didnt cut it. But overall the food and service were great. A lovely polish lady served us on the Sunday when we arrived (sorry I didnt get her name) but she was absolutely lovely and so very helpful. Her table service was excellent, she was very attentive and kind. The overall value of the weekend was spot on and we really enjoyed our time there. We hope to come back.
Karrie19 Feb, 2025Newent, UK
Enjoyed Most
A lovely setting with rooms looking out over the beautiful grounds and lake. Very spacious rooms. Staff were friendly and helpful and the restaurant food and breakfast were very good. A great place to stay whether you're a golfer or just enjoy being in quiet surroundings.
judy07 Feb, 2025Weybridge, UK
Enjoyed Most
A beautiful location, fabulous food and easy access to Oxford, Hungerford and beyond. Loved it!
Caroline19 Feb, 2025Leominster, UK
Enjoyed Most
Really nice hotel, lovely ambience, food and staff
Debbie02 Feb, 2025Slough, UK
Enjoyed Most
Went for my wife's 75 birthday .Had a absolutely wonderful time .Great staff very friendly and attentive Lovely food lovely views from our room to the lake and grounds .
PHILIP '18 Feb, 2025Hastings, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great short break - staff could not be more pleasant and helpful. Excellent value for money. Lovely setting. Golf was a little damp but pro shop very helpful and again excellent value for money.
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Lovely place, will definitely try to return in the summer to play the golf course. Staff are all first rate.
Matthew11 Feb, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Lovely room overlooking the lake and grounds. Excellent facilities and large comfortable bed. Good selection of dishes available at breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.
Other Comments
Minor niggle - a larger duvet would have been beneficial in order for some overlap at each side of the bed!
David13 Feb, 2025Worthing, UK
Enjoyed Most
Magical place with amazing room . So spacious with bathroom that had everything and more .
Special mention for the Chef as food was exceptional.
Staff were lovely. Very relaxing and stunning location . Could not fault anything .
Jayne07 Feb, 2025Aylesbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a suite on the top floor of the hotel overlooking the golf course. Room was everything you would expect from a 250 year old building.
Food very good, staff excellent. Would happily return again.
Andrew20 Feb, 2025Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
Receptionist was very gracious and tried to find us another room but said they were all the same standard.
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Horrendous place, couldn’t stay and left. Tried calling travelzoo from site but couldn’t get through.
Richard22 Feb, 2025Hemel Hempstead, UK
Enjoyed Most
Rooms were great. The food quality was excellent and good value. The staff were fantastic...very attentive and pleasant. Nothing to complain about at all. Perfect.
Andrew11 Feb, 2025Nottingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely room and staff. The arranged birthday surprise cake/candle never happened, nor did the included glass of Prosecco but hey ho! Perhaps I should have reminded them! Breakfast on the second day was better than the first. Loved the location and surroundings and will certainly look for this offer again, especially as it was centrally located between the two couples. Thank you.
Robena12 Feb, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful property in extensive grounds set in picturesque Berkshire. Executive room large and ornate. Excellent service from friendly staff. Good, tasty food and a good value break.
Other Comments
No designated disabled parking at hotel so I had to be dropped off. Parking limited all round.
Carole25 Feb, 2025Margate, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely setting, friendly helpful staff, great quality food
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Very good chef
John26 Feb, 2025Southampton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Upgraded to amazing massive Junior Suite with 3 bowed windows overlooking the landscape including lake and ornate bridge
Other Comments
Limited evening menu for vegetarian/ vegan
Elizabeth28 Dec, 2024Bath, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great room and good food
Jayne09 Jan, 2025Bournemouth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent staff, large clean room, wonderful for walking.
Andrew06 Dec, 2024Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had an excellent stay. Unfortunately there was a heating problem in summerhouse room 6 but we were moved to summerhouse room 3 immediately. Both rooms were very spacious with views of the river and driving range. Staff are all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast huge and dinners very good. Would definitely recommend Donnington Grove.
Christopher25 Jan, 2025Bedford, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a wonderful stay and would definately return. There was a little confusion on the first night at dinner that was rectified.
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Great location. Good was excellent.
Rosaleen22 Jan, 2025Eastbourne, UK
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Beautiful hotel with an amazing restaurant. Rooms are tired but are being updated this year. Will definitely return . Staff are absolutely amazing
Beverley25 Jan, 2025Camberley, UK
Enjoyed Most
The staff are great, but the rooms are beginning to look a bit faded and could do with a bit of a spruce up.. the food is excellent though and very good value for money
Cathy21 Jan, 2025Guildford, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had to request room changes due to initial room only having a fixed head shower. Room facilities were limited. Food was very good and staff friendly and helpful.
Joanne28 Jan, 2025Maidstone, UK
Enjoyed Most
Had a lovely stay in a Summer House room at Donnington Grove, with views over to the river. Room was warm and comfortable, with plenty of wardrobe/drawer space and sizeable shower room. Food and service were great. with friendly staff.
Judith31 Dec, 2024Worthing, UK
Enjoyed Most
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
Enjoyable stay. Service a bit slow in the restaurant
Jane11 Jan, 2025Leighton Buzzard, UK
Enjoyed Most
A lovely comfortable room with superb views across the grounds. The food was excellent and the service from all the staff was beyond reproach. A great setting, a great break and a very enjoyable experience.
Other Comments
A super private drive to the characterful hotel, which had very convenient parking too.
Ian28 Jan, 2025Steyning, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely summer house room. Nos 1 and 6 best view over lake
Jacqueline06 Jan, 2025Chelmsford, UK
Enjoyed Most
We felt it was excellent value for money, with all the extras we got with Travelzoo. All the staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. Parts of the hotel building looked a bit shabby but that didn't detract from our experience there. Food was very good.We felt it was excellent value for money, with all the extras we got with Travelzoo. All the staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. Parts of the hotel building looked a bit shabby but that didn't detract from our experience there. Food was very good.
Helen12 Dec, 2024Hitchin, UK
Enjoyed Most
Absolutely loved our stay and definitely coming back.
Other Comments
Only thing missing in room was a mini fridge, and bathroom sink needs a mixer tap, hot water to hot. Place could do with some tlc and good deep clean
Manjit21 Dec, 2024Gravesend, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent value for money! Fantastic food, especially breakfast!
Diane08 Jan, 2025Salisbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great large room, good food. overall a very nice break at a good price.
Steven05 Dec, 2024Bridgwater, UK
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful setting. Staff were excellent, service was very good. Food very good too.Rooms very spacious & bed very comfortable. The facilities in the bathroom were very dated, but functional. In need of a little TLC I would say, but still very clean & aligned with a dated property for authenticity maybe.
A very relaxing experience indeed
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We would come again & would highly recommend. Excellent value for money on the deal we had. Very satisfied
ANDREW25 Jan, 2025Tetbury Gloucester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Love the uniqueness of this hotel & friendliness of the staff Great flavoursome menu with reasonable price point
Other Comments
It's a little tired with some scrapes patches & signs of aging but is due a revamp within coming year which we hope plays to the property's character
Lynda03 Jan, 2025Ashford Kent, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great experience, evening meal service very slow, but food tasty.
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Waited an hour to get food served...
Other than that, great experience.
