Nestled in the heart of Berkshire's countryside, just outside Newbury, the 4-star plus Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa offers an idyllic retreat, an hour from central London and 45 minutes from Heathrow. The hotel features 111 elegantly designed, air-conditioned guestrooms and suites, all offering peaceful views overlooking the golf course and rolling countryside. Accommodations are equipped with Egyptian cotton duvets, flat-screen satellite TVs (with digital programming and DVD players), complimentary Wi-Fi, laptop-sized safes, and desks. Marble bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers; some also provide bathrobes and slippers. Minibars are available, with executive rooms and suites also featuring a mini-fridge stocked with fresh milk and complimentary bottled water. Free tea/coffee facilities are standard, and select rooms offer a refrigerator. Daily housekeeping and linen service ensure comfort. Dining is a highlight at the award-winning WinePress Restaurant, renowned for its intimate yet informal contemporary setting, British cuisine, and use of fresh, local ingredients. It boasts a 300-bin wine cellar with 30 wines available by the glass. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM (for a fee), along with a bar/lounge, cafe, and 24-hour room service. Kosher alternatives and grocery delivery to rooms are also available. The luxurious Donnington Valley Health Club and Spa provides a full range of facilities, including an 18-meter (59-foot) indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam and aromatherapy rooms, a spa bath, a state-of-the-art Matrix gym, and a dance studio. Seven treatment rooms offer diverse therapies, massages, and body treatments, complemented by relaxation areas. Please note, the health club and swimming pool are accessible from 3 pm on arrival day until 11 am on departure day, and a spa access charge of £10 per person per stay applies, payable upon arrival. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the challenging 18-hole parkland golf course, redesigned and lengthened in 2000, set against a Grade II listed clubhouse adjacent to the hotel. For business and events, the hotel offers a business center, conference space, and meeting rooms, ideal for training seminars and corporate gatherings. Additional amenities include complimentary self-parking, concierge services, express check-in/out, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can also find gift shops/newsstands, a ticket service for local tours, and an in-house fireplace. Smoking is prohibited within the resort, with designated smoking zones available. Taxi and car hire services are provided for exploring the area. Located in a rural setting, the hotel is a short drive from Donnington Castle and Watermill Theatre, and approximately 2 miles from Newbury's town center.
