Donnington
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Visit Donnington

Donnington Hotel, Spa & Golf
"Very clean room , lovely facilities and the spa was lovely"
Reviewed on 2026/6/1

Donnington Grove Country Club
"We loved the older Country Club charm. It was beautiful to look out at the water from our room and walk to the castle ruins. The dining is charming as well! Great spot for quietness. We will come back!"
Reviewed on 2026/5/28

pentahotel Reading
"- Breakfast is very basic, would not recommend. Save your money and go somewhere else. - Bedrooms are very dirty and smelly. - Checked in to my bedroom which had a dirty toilet full of stains, the toilet would not flush properly. Water running thru the whole night. Sink getting blocked everytime ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/24

PREMIER SUITES Reading
"A great location to stay and easy to get to and from the train station. Had booked using Hotels.com and booked 2 apartments. Whatever the mix up was I got a call saying I hadn’t paid for any of them and was a total mix up. Language barrier didn’t help and would put me off doing it again"
Reviewed on 2026/5/8

City Wall House by House of Fisher
"Sad to see a 4-star facility degraded to a 2-star one. Furniture and electrical items were in a terrible state. Complaints were met with 'we have reported it to maintenance' which basically means that nothing will be done during your stay! Shower head had to be propped up with rope to stop it falling! ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/22

Reading Green Park Village Serviced Apt
"Very well-appointed accommodation; immaculately clean and comfortable for 4 persons especially family or couples. The bathroom with the tub, unfortunately, did not have a shower curtain or any way water could be prevented from splashing on the floor which created a compulsory cleaning up of the too ..."
Reviewed on 2021/8/23
Popular places to visit

Highclere Castle
Visit this stately home which is also the setting of the acclaimed BBC drama Downtown Abbey. Appreciate its grandeur, beauty and expansive grounds.

Donnington Castle
Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War.

West Berkshire Museum
Delve into the history of Newbury and West Berkshire at this delightful regional museum that focuses on the surrounding landscape and the lives of local people.

Shaw House
After a tumultuous history and a massive restoration project, this Elizabethan manor is now a center for events and conferences.

Welford Park
You can find out about the history of Welford with a trip to Welford Park. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Newbury Racecourse
Enjoy a trip to Newbury Racecourse and popular activities like golfing in Greenham. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.
