Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am. Early check-in or late check-out can be arranged where availability allows, for a charge of £20 and £25 respectively. Just call the hotel on 01635 551199 ahead of your stay.

Yes, we welcome dogs in a selection of dog-friendly bedrooms, each with easy access to the outside. There's a £30 per dog, per night charge, and guests are responsible for any mess or damage caused during their stay.

Standard rate bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before arrival. Advance Purchase rate bookings are paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable.

Yes, accessibility has been thoughtfully considered throughout the hotel. We have a dedicated easy access bedroom, with a walk-in wet room, level-access shower, a lower bath, and generous space to manoeuvre a wheelchair. Mobility parking is signposted directly in front of the hotel entrance, with a gently sloping path to the main doors. Call us on 01635 551199 ahead of your stay so we can make sure everything's ready.

Yes, free of charge in our family-friendly room types, which accommodate up to two children aged 12 and under per room. Let us know your requirements when booking so we can prepare the right room in advance.

Yes, hotel guests have access to the Health Club during their stay, subject to availability. This is complimentary when you book directly with us, while a £10 charge applies for bookings made through third party sites. Spa treatments can be booked separately at an additional cost.

It depends on the rate you book, and this is shown clearly before you confirm. Call 01635 551199 if you'd like to check the terms for a specific rate before booking.

Yes, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, with no additional charge and no time limit.

Yes, all rooms come with air cooling systems, alongside Wi-Fi, a laptop-sized safe, and TEMPLESPA bathing products as standard.

Yes, room service is available and can be ordered by scanning the QR code in your room or by phoning reception on 01635 551199. The full bar menu is served from 12noon to 9.30pm, with sandwiches available from 10am to 6pm and drinks from 10am to 11pm.

Old Oxford Road, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 3AG (for the Golf Club specifically, use RG14 3AL). We're 2 miles from Newbury town centre, just off the A34 at Junction 13 of the M4, around 30 minutes from Swindon, 40 minutes from Oxford, 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport, and roughly an hour from central London.

Yes, we have a private car park on-site, complimentary for all our guests, with electric vehicle charging points available. Mobility parking is signposted directly in front of the hotel entrance, via an easy sloping path to the main doors, with two further mobility spaces closest to the spa entrance.

Newbury train station is around two miles from the hotel, with direct services from London Paddington. By road, we're just off Junction 13 of the M4, around an hour from central London and 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport.

Reception is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

No, Donnington & Co. currently operates as a cashless business, so payment is by card only across the hotel, restaurant, and spa.

Yes, there's plenty on our doorstep. Highclere Castle, the real-life setting of Downton Abbey, and Newbury Racecourse, one of the UK's premier racing venues, are both a short drive away, while Newbury town centre offers charming shops, restaurants and historic sites. For walking and cycling, the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty sits right on our doorstep. Ask our team for their own recommendations when you check in.

For hotel stays, dining, private events, and general enquiries, call 01635 551199 or email info@donnington.group. For weddings, email weddings@donnington.group. For spa, health club, or membership enquiries, call 01635 551188 or email healthclub@donnington.group. For golf, call 01635 881799 or email golf@donnington.group.

Yes. Donnington & Co. was previously known as Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa. We rebranded in summer 2025, refreshing our look across the hotel, spa, golf course and restaurant, while staying exactly where we've always been in Newbury, with the same team and the same warm welcome.

No, PRESS is open to non-residents as well as hotel guests. We'd recommend booking ahead, particularly at weekends.

Breakfast runs from 7am to 9.30am Monday to Friday, and 7am to 10am on weekends and bank holidays. Lunch and all-day dining run from 12noon to 10pm in the Bar and Mezzanine, with lunch also available in PRESS, and Sunday lunch served in PRESS from 12noon to 3pm. Dinner in PRESS runs from 6pm to 9.30pm.

Yes, our afternoon tea is £32 per person, with a selection of finger sandwiches, warmed scones with clotted cream and jam, and seasonal pâtisserie. Add a glass of Prosecco, Champagne, or local sparkling wine from £35pp, and you can book your table online.

Yes, our full bar menu is available all day until 9pm.

Yes, please let us know what your requirements are and we will be only too happy to please.

We offer a list of over 200 wines, including a thoughtful 30 available by the glass. You can view our wine list here.

Yes, PRESS and our private dining spaces can be booked for all types of celebrations, from christenings to wakes and everything in between. Call 01635 551199 to discuss your plans.

Yes, PRESS holds 2 AA Rosettes for the quality and consistency of our kitchen, and an AA Notable Wine List recognising our wine offering.

No, The HangOut is seasonal and open through the warmer months. Outside that window, PRESS remains our main restaurant.

Our menus are ingredient-led and shaped by the seasons, designed for easy, sociable dining. Classic dishes are given a fresh perspective, and you'll always find a steak on the menu. See our PRESS page for more information and view our menu here.

Yes we have a full list of starters, mains and desserts for little ones.

Yes, the restaurant is accessible from the Reception lobby via a removable access slope, put in place as and when needed. Just let the team know ahead of your visit so it's ready for you.

Our spa includes an 18m swimming pool, a Matrix-equipped gym, and a dedicated studio for classes, alongside a sauna, steam room, aromatherapy room, and 8 treatment rooms. There's also a relaxation room and outdoor terraces to unwind on afterwards. Under-16s can use the pool during dedicated children's swim times, while heat facilities are reserved for guests aged 18 and over.

No, spa days and treatments are open to non-residents as well as hotel guests.

Our Spa Days are built around you: a treatment (either a 25 or 55-minute option, depending on which day you choose), plus lunch or afternoon tea, and time to relax across the pool, sauna, steam room, and aromatherapy room. Call 01635 551188 to book, or see the full range of inclusions on our Spa Days page.

The gym forms part of our Health Club, available to spa and gym members, and to hotel guests during their stay (complimentary when booked directly, or £10 for third-party bookings). Day access is also available through our Passport Membership options.

Spa treatments are for guests aged 18 and over. Under-16s can use the swimming pool with adult supervision during our children's swim times (10am to 12pm and 3pm to 5pm daily), but heat facilities such as the jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and aromatherapy room are for adults only.

Membership starts from £60 per month, with a £40 joining fee, full tier-by-tier pricing is on our Membership page. Spa days start from £65pp, and spa breaks from £129pp. Treatment prices vary depending on which you choose, so see our Spa Treatments page or call 01635 551188 for current pricing.

Yes, we have a dedicated easy access changing room with its own locker, shower, and toilet, and two mobility parking spaces closest to the spa entrance path. Call 01635 551188 ahead of your visit so we can make sure everything's ready for you.

We're unable to carry out treatments during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. After that, we're happy to offer our pregnancy-safe treatments, including a dedicated pregnancy massage and a face and body experience designed for use during pregnancy.

Call 01635 551188 or book online. Cancellations require 48 hours' notice, and full payment is taken at the time of booking.

Yes, a robe, slippers, and towel are included with every spa day package.

No, Donnington & Co. is a pay-and-play course, so there's no membership required, anyone can book a tee time.

Yes, our on-site Pro Shop, run by MB Golf Shop, offers club hire alongside trolleys and buggies. Buggy hire starts from £22, and we'd recommend booking ahead.

Our course is a challenging 18-hole, par 71 layout, with one of the toughest finishes in the country, set around our Grade II listed clubhouse, Snelsmore House.

Rounds start from £18pp for 9 holes, with 18 holes from £38pp on weekdays. Juniors and County Card holders both benefit from reduced rates, and hotel residents receive a special reduced green fee. Full pricing by day and group size is on our Green Fees page, or call 01635 881799 to check current rates.

Yes, we host group golf days for corporate outings, societies, and charity events on our 18-hole course. Packages range from a bacon bap and 18 holes through to a full day with a three-course meal, and can include private room hire, company branding on the course, and prize vouchers. Contact our golf team on 01635 881799 or golf@donnington.group for package details.

Yes, our PGA-qualified professionals at the Pro Shop offer both individual and group tuition, more detail is on the Pro Shop page.

We have eight great meeting rooms – all with natural daylight and air cooling. View our meeting rooms here.

Our largest on-site space, the Cromwell Suite, holds up to 140 delegates theatre-style, and we have eight meeting rooms in total, ranging from an 8-person boardroom up to the Cromwell. For larger events, our sister venue The Post Barn offers an even bigger space nearby. Full capacities by room are on our Conference Rooms page.

Our Daily and 24-Hour Delegate Rates both include a two-course fork or finger buffet lunch as standard, alongside a three-course dinner and a full English or continental breakfast for residential delegates. Full detail on catering inclusions is on our Delegate Packages page.

Yes, overnight accommodation is included in our 24-Hour Delegate Rate, along with complimentary Health Club access and reduced green fees. See our Delegate Packages page for the full rate breakdown.

Room hire starts from £150+VAT for our smallest room, and Day Delegate packages start from £50+VAT per person. Pricing varies by room, group size, and package, so call 01635 551199 or use our online enquiry form and our meetings team will put together a tailored quote.

Yes. Windsor, Warwick, and Highclere are accessible from car park level. The Boardroom, Calverley, and Cromwell are accessible through the main Hotel Reception entrance, with an access slope put down for the Cromwell as needed. Seymour is reached via the lift to the left of Reception, which also serves our bedrooms. An easy access toilet sits to the left of the Reception desk, next to the Boardroom. Please note Windsor, Warwick, and Highclere don't have a toilet on the same level. Call 01635 551199 to talk through your requirements ahead of your meeting.

Yes, our meeting rooms are equipped with AV facilities, and air conditioning and natural light come as standard throughout. Visit our Conference Rooms page for details on each space.

Yes, our rooms can be set boardroom, theatre, U-shape, classroom, cabaret, or dinner style, with capacity varying by room and layout, full details on our Conference Rooms page.

Our largest space, the Cromwell Suite, holds up to 140 guests for a wedding breakfast, while The Greens holds up to 50 for a more intimate celebration. Both our Classic and Luxury wedding packages are based on a minimum of 50 guests. If you're looking for a larger celebration, our sister venue located just across the Golf Course, The Post Barn,  can accommodate more guests.

Yes, ceremonies can take place in either the Cromwell Suite or The Greens, which has its own private terrace overlooking the parkland. Our sister venue The Post Barn is also licensed for ceremonies, if you're considering a different style of celebration.

We offer two packages: our Classic Wedding Package (from £89pp off-peak, £99pp peak) and our Luxury Wedding Package (from £169pp off-peak, £179pp peak). Both include room hire of the Cromwell Suite, canapés, a reception drink, a wedding breakfast, wine, a toast drink, evening food, and a wedding night suite with breakfast; the Luxury package adds a three-course breakfast, luxury evening grazing, a DJ, and a complimentary menu tasting. Full pricing and inclusions are on our Wedding Options page.

Yes, the wedding couple can stay in a suite on their wedding night with breakfast the next morning, and wedding guests receive a discounted room rate if they'd also like to stay over in one of our 111 bedrooms.

Yes, both spaces are wheelchair accessible via access slopes, which we put in place whenever they're needed. Let us know ahead of the day so everything's ready for your guests.

Yes, our sister venue The Post Barn in Newbury offers a contemporary alternative if you're looking for a different style of celebration nearby. Accommodation for Post Barn weddings is still provided here at Donnington & Co.

Our festive season runs from November through to January. Shared party nights start from £59pp in November, rising to £79 to £99pp in December depending on the night and style (including our Black Tie and 80's Disco nights). Private parties are also available across the season for a minimum group size, call 01635 568137 for current dates and pricing.

Yes, our Two Night Festive Break (24th and 25th December) starts from £499pp, and our Three Night Festive Break (24th to 26th December) from £619.50pp. We also offer a Twixmas Break between Christmas and New Year from £199 per room, per night, and a New Year's Eve Break from £215pp. Ideal for couples, families, or solo travellers looking for a relaxing countryside stay, with dining and spa access included.

Yes, throughout December we offer festive lunch (£39pp) and dinner (£45pp) menus in PRESS, alongside a Christmas Day Lunch (£125pp, including canapés, Champagne, and live music) and a Boxing Day Lunch (£50pp for three courses). Our Festive Family Sunday Lunches (£45 per adult, £15 per child) include a visit from Father Christmas, and larger groups can be accommodated at The Post from £69pp. Call 01635 568137 to book.

Yes, we can cater for large groups over the festive season across our event spaces, including The Post Barn. Call our team on 01635 568137 to see how we can accommodate your group.

Yes, overnight accommodation can be booked alongside your Christmas celebration, our team can confirm availability and rates when you book.

Yes, our New Year's Eve celebration includes a Champagne and canapé reception, a four-course dinner, and dancing until 1am, from £150pp, or as part of an overnight break from £215pp based on two sharing. The event is exclusively for guests aged 18 and over, and a 50% deposit is required at the time of booking.

Yes, just let us know your requirements in advance and our team will be happy to accommodate them.