Donnington Grove Hotel is a beautiful 18th century country hotel in Newbury, in the heart of the Royal County of Berkshire. It’s set in 500 acres of elegant grounds and comes with a rich, intriguing history. The hotel is situated within easy reach of the M4, M5 motorway network, easily accessible to attractions like Highclere Castle (TV home to Downton Abbey), Newbury Race Course and for cruising the Kennet and Avon canal. It is also home to one of Berkshire’s renowned championship golf courses, having played host to a number of Pro and televised golf events.

With former inhabitants including style icon Beau Brummell and fun-loving femme fatale Daisy Fellowes, Donnington Grove is anything but humdrum. From original hand-painted decorations to period artworks and furniture, the hotel has a timeless, unique feel. Even during peak times it offers peaceful seclusion, alongside plenty to discover and enjoy.

Guests adore the unrivalled views of Donnington Castle and the idyllic River Lambourn, with its resident trout, ducks and swans. They also love the warmth of the welcome, the excellent service and wide choice of accommodation, from splendid manor house rooms to cosy lodges and an eco-friendly summer house. All these qualities mark Donnington Grove as one of the most unique hotels in Berkshire.

Site Layout

The launch field is on a slight slope the entrance will be at the top of the hill the exit at the bottom, Prior to Briefing the exit will be closed.

Please only park in the rear car park or launch field, entry to the launch field will only be allowed to vehicles with Balloons. There are no exceptions so please don’t ask.

Sire Map

Donnington Grove Country Club
Grove Road,
Newbury,
Berks. RG14 2LA

T: 01635 581000
E: enquiries@donnington-grove.com
W: www.donnington-grove.com

 

DIRECTIONS

From the M4 West (Swindon/Bath/Bristol)

Leave the M4 at junction 13. At the roundabout take the third exit signed for the A34 Newbury.
Go South on the A34 for 2 junctions. DO NOT take the left lane to Newbury / Thatcham.
Come off at the 2nd junction for Donnington Speen & A4.
At top of outlet from the A34 turn left to Newbury.
Into 30 mile limit [ careful speed camera!!!] take 1st left opposite “Hare & Hounds” Hotel.
Down to bottom of road “T” junction turn right into Grove Road.
Follow Grove Road for approx ¼ mile and entrance to Donnington Grove is on left hand side.
Drive through golf estate, over bridge and at split in road take right fork for launch field and parking

From the M4 East (London/Reading)

Leave the M4 at junction 13. At the roundabout take the first exit signed for the A34 Newbury.
Go South on the A34 for 2 junctions. DO NOT take the left lane to Newbury / Thatcham.
Come off at the 2nd junction for Donnington Speen & A4.
At top of outlet from the A34 turn left to Newbury.
Into 30 mile limit [ careful speed camera!!!] take 1st left opposite “Hare & Hounds” Hotel.
Down to bottom of road “T” junction turn right into Grove Road.
Follow Grove Road for approx ¼ mile and entrance to Donnington Grove is on left hand side.
Drive through golf estate, over bridge and at split in road take right fork for launch field and parking

From the A34 North or South

Come off at the junction for Donnington Speen & A4.
At top of outlet from the A34 turn left to Newbury.
Into 30 mile limit [ careful speed camera!!!] take 1st left opposite “Hare & Hounds” Hotel.
Down to bottom of road “T” junction turn right into Grove Road.
Follow Grove Road for approx ¼ mile and entrance to Donnington Grove is on left hand side.
Drive through golf estate, over bridge and at split in road take right fork for launch field and parking

Parking

Only Vehicles with Balloons will be allowed onto the Launch field
All other Parking is to the rear of the Hotel Approx. 300 Meters past launch field

NO PARKING ON THE GRASS VERGES PLEASE

 

NO MUDDY BOOTS IN THE HOTEL

(free boot-cleaner at hotel rear by the golf shop)