Donnington
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Visit Donnington

Donnington Hotel, Spa & Golf
"C"
Reviewed on 25 Apr, 2026

Donnington Grove Country Club
"Lovely location but the decor is looking a little tired"
Reviewed on 10 May, 2026

pentahotel Reading
"Breakfast was ok room was ok apart from the road noise due to single glazed windows ,had an awful nights sleep. Room 131"
Reviewed on 19 May, 2026

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 8 May, 2026

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 22 May, 2026

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 23 Aug, 2021
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.

Welford Park
You can find out about the history of Welford with a visit to Welford Park. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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

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.
Newbury Racecourse
Enjoy a trip to Newbury Racecourse and popular activities such as golfing in Greenham. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do

Highclere Castle, Bampton & Oxford: Downton Abbey Filming Locations Tour

Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour

