Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. UK hotel reviews
  3. Berkshire hotel reviews
  4. Newbury hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Donnington Grove

Reviews of Donnington Grove This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Grove Road, Newbury, RG14 2LA, United Kingdom

#7 of 15 hotels in Newbury

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1394 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

Verified guest reviews from real Bookers

Real Bookers. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more– opens a dialog box
Write a Review

Showing 1 - 25

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room - Manor House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were a bit tired looking but that didn't bother us.

    The staff were all very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The rooms were huge! Beds were comfortable. We were there for a weekend to enjoy Newbury races so good location. Lovely grounds. Exceptional value for money.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    7.0
    Lockinge stayover
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed...

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant! It was a perfect accomodation for our concert in Corn Exchange Hall in Newbury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NA

    Beautiful surroundings in countryside with Canada geese, swans and squirrels around

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    7.0
    The breakfast was nice but the trays of food were empty upon arrival and took some time to be replenished after asking,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The building was beautiful and old but the inside could of done with some tlc

    The grounds and the building

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Summer House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could of done with a bigger tv in the room apart from that really good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very hard to navigate into. Signage not great.

    Rural setting. Check-in member was very helpful (Manuel) was very pleasant. Dinner in the restaurant was very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    The 4oz steak was unfortunately a let down but the staff were lovely and friendly.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was a shower room and using the shower made everything wet due to the space.

    Lovely looking building and very scenic

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Interior is somewhat dated

    Beautiful grounds, great food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable . ...fellow guests were noisy golfers but their banter , though too loud was fine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was OK , but a toast machine is needed as well as a greater variety of yoghurt , fruit etc.

    Room very nice. Excellent view of lake. Comfotably furnished.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Restaurant staff could not do enough to accommodate Food allergies, The food was excellent. The hotel is set within beautiful grounds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel but no wifi
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room - Summer House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately no wifi in separated hotel room from main building so couldn’t work and missed important Teams meeting.

    Great hotel and restaurant.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely place to visit if you're a fan of golf or want to be within driving distance from Highclere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room - Manor House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room was comfortable but the beds were uncomfortable and on wheels that didn't lock, which meant that they were slipping around every time we tried to sit on them. The room was very stuffy with only one window opening a tiny bit so we found ourselves quite hot most of the time (and we had the one little fan on that was provided by the hotel). Ample of cupboard space but the layout could be a lot better. There was 1 chair and the TV was in a position where we were unable to all view it comfortably. Could do with a second bedside table too, as it was a triple room. There were also a lot of spiders around, with several on the ceiling at any one time. Understandably it's an old building but we had housekeeping attend every day but the spiders remained hanging above our heads.

    The hotel is within a gorgeous castle-looking building and is in a great location if you want to visit Highclere Castle (about 20 minute drive away). The grounds are also gorgeous but not walkable as there are golfers constantly on it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    9.0
    A peaceful get away place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Summer House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a room with two beds pushed and linked together. We were hoping for one big mattress to cuddle up. But one of us always got stuck in the middle because the two single mattresses were not the same height and one of us rolled back from the higher part... :o) Sleeping well apart supported a better sleep for me though, so no complaints in the end. *laugh*

    Really enjoy everything and I love staying here. Location is perfect and silent and beautiful. The front summer houses have very spacious rooms, so you can spend even the rainiest day in comfort and do a lot inside. Lovely bathroom, lots of windows and daylight in the room. Tea and coffee available. Breakfast is offering a lot of choice and it is a very nicely decorated room with windows to the garden/golf place. All staff we meet and spoke to were lovely, ever so helpful and friendly. That makes _such_ a difference to my day!! Thank you all, from cleaning ladies to breakfast staff and receptionists. <3 So silent at night that I have slept extraordinarily well. It is a place to really wind down and relax.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    Stunning grounds!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room - Manor House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms and interior could use some revitalising however keeping in mind the age of the property we had no complaints!

    The grounds of the hotel are absolutely stunning! The drive through the golf course to the hotel is amazing, we were blessed with good weather throughout our stay and therefore got to enjoy the scenery on offer!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay with friendly helpful staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room - Summer House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice quiet room in a good location with wonderful views.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stayed in a little chalet on the grounds. Very comfortable, clean, ideal for a single traveller.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Striking, comfortable and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Manor House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's an old building and some of the facilities are also quite worn, but still comfortable and usable. The price was still very good taking this into account. We had a little trouble with the radiators in the room being permanently on, which made it very warm especially at night and it is only April - hopefully this will be sorted before the summer guests arrived. These things do happen in older buildings, so just something to be aware of when booking.

    Stunning building with a great size, comfortable room. The staff were super friendly and helpful. This was our first holiday with our baby and they made us feel very welcome. The grounds are lovely for walking in and there are lots of places to visit nearby. The food in the restaurant is delicious. I also had a great massage in the on site beauty salon.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful break with walks close by in bluebell woods
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Summer House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location in beautiful grounds

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very peaceful and relaxing stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very dark at night to drive in

    Extremely peaceful location, loved the morning walk

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room - Manor House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms could do with a freshen up and some attention to detail. Light bulb missing, rug a little tread bare.. But for the price can't complain.

    The location was amazing and the grounds were beautiful. The reception staff were very welcoming and friendly. The room although a bit dated was clean and great value for money. Would stay again without a doubt.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Large bathroom but no heating , heated towel rail not working. Very little space around the sink to put toiletries etc. No curtains or screen for shower so water spilled out onto the tiles and the floor tiles stayed wet during our two day stay.

    Warm, spacious room, big comfortable bed, lots of drawer space. Iron and ironing board very useful. Lovely quiet surroundings,overlooking a large pond. Plenty of parking space.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Summer House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was too warm and no way of reducing the heat

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    9.0
    Down Town Abbey experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Manor House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If I had to point out something, I think the sofas in the bedroom have seen better days

    I love the hotel, set up and location, and facilities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely clean hotel, always a member of staff on hand if needed. House keeping great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room - Manor House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilet issues, it stopped flushing then was running continuously luckily my partner was able to swiftly fix it .

    Beautiful home lots to explore around the grounds . We needed a bed changing early in the morning and housekeeping were very prompt and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

Showing 1 - 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find something cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties:

gogless