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Welcome to Donnington Grove, a historic country house hotel in Newbury set in 500 acres of countryside grounds.
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With its own Championship golf course, unique bedrooms, casual brasserie dining and restaurant, you can leave behind the everyday.

09/09/2026

Did you know Donnington Grove has a surprisingly fashionable connection to Regency history?

In 1783, the estate was bought by William Brummell, former private secretary to Prime Minister Lord North.

His son was George Bryan “Beau” Brummell, who would become one of the best-known figures of Regency society and was renowned as a leader of fashion.

So long before Donnington Grove became a hotel, the estate was home to the family of one of Britain’s most famous fashionable figures.

It is a connection that still has a place at Donnington Grove today: our restaurant, Beau’s, takes its name from Beau Brummell and this chapter in the estate’s history.

A small reminder that some of the names you come across here have rather longer stories behind them than you might first imagine.

08/09/2026

🏇 Heading to Newbury for the Dubai Duty Free International Weekend?

The racing takes place at Newbury Racecourse on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September - and if you’re coming into the area, why not make a little more of the occasion?

Less than four miles from the racecourse, Donnington Grove makes a lovely base for race day - or an even better excuse to turn it into a weekend.

Wake up surrounded by 500 acres of countryside. Take your time getting ready. Enjoy a glass of something sparkling before heading out for the day, knowing you’re only a short distance from the action.

Then, when the racing is over, your evening can carry on at a gentler pace - with a drink, something to eat and a comfortable room waiting for you.

If that sounds like your kind of race weekend, why not make a stay at Donnington Grove part of your plans?

07/09/2026

September has arrived at Donnington Grove. 🍂

Summer hasn’t quite left us yet, but if you look closely around the estate, there are already little signs that the season is beginning to change.

A different light, the first leaves turning, berries appearing in the hedgerows… and plenty of quiet corners still waiting to be discovered.

What’s your favourite time of year for a countryside walk?

04/09/2026

Something rather exciting is heading Newbury’s way this September… 👀

From racing and country-show favourites to a weekend steeped in local history, 18–20 September is shaping up to be quite a weekend in Newbury.

And tucked just outside town, behind the gates of Donnington Grove, you’ll find a rather different pace.

Whether you’re visiting Newbury that weekend, meeting friends locally or simply looking for somewhere to escape the crowds for a while, our team across the estate, rooms, bar and restaurant will be ready to welcome you.

Three big days. Plenty happening. And one peaceful place to retreat to in between.

03/09/2026

Behind the Doors of Donnington Grove…
What lies beyond Door 114?

Sometimes, a hotel stay is simply about slowing down.

Room 114 is one of our Classic Double rooms in the Manor House - simple, spacious and full of character, with high ceilings, traditional sash windows and original features that give the room its own sense of place.

It’s an easy space to settle into: perhaps a glass of w**e, something good to watch or read, and a little time to unwind before dinner - or after an evening out in Newbury.

And if you’d rather stay in, food and drinks can be ordered from the hotel bar to enjoy during your stay.

Sometimes, the nicest part of getting away is having nowhere else you need to be.

02/09/2026

Did you know the story of Donnington Grove goes back more than 250 years?

In 1763, John Chute was commissioned to design Donnington Grove in the distinctive Strawberry Hill Gothick style - part of the early Gothic Revival movement in England.

Chute was a close friend of Horace Walpole and a member of his “Committee of Taste”, the group involved in creating the famous Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham.

That architectural influence can still be seen around Donnington Grove today, from its Gothick-headed windows to the distinctive porch tower and other details of the house.

So next time you walk towards the Manor House, take a moment to look up.

There’s rather more history above your head than you might realise. 👀

We’ll be uncovering a few more pieces of Donnington Grove’s story throughout September.

01/09/2026

December plans are already starting to take shape… 🎄

And this festive season, there will be plenty of ways to celebrate at Donnington Grove.

From lively Joiner Party Nights and Private Party Nights to a relaxed Festive Lunch or a rather more indulgent Festive Afternoon Tea, there’s something for work colleagues, friends and family gatherings of all kinds.

Whether you’re organising the office Christmas party, planning a festive get-together with friends or simply looking forward to enjoying something seasonal, we’d love to welcome you.

For more information, contact our Events team or take a look at the Christmas section of our website.

29/08/2026

🏰 A little challenge for anyone visiting Donnington Castle this Bank Holiday weekend…

If you’re heading up to explore the castle and enjoy the views, see if you can complete our Two Donningtons Selfie Challenge.

📸 Take one selfie at Donnington Castle
📸 Take another in front of Donnington Grove Manor House

Post them on your social media, tag Donnington Castle and Donnington Grove, then show your post to our team at the bar.

Complete the challenge anytime over the Bank Holiday weekend - Saturday, Sunday or Monday - and enjoy 15% off food from our new Bar Menu.

Two local landmarks, two selfies and somewhere relaxed to refuel afterwards.

This 15% challenge offer applies to food from the Bar Menu only and cannot be combined with any other discount, offer or promotion.

26/08/2026

You may have spotted this one already… now meet the menu it comes from.

Our Chicken Chipotle Burger has already made an appearance on the terrace, but it’s just one of the dishes on our new Donnington Grove Bar Menu.

To celebrate the new menu, we thought we’d give you a little extra reason to come and discover what’s new.

This Bank Holiday weekend - Saturday, Sunday and Monday - we’re offering 10% off food from our Bar Menu.

So whether you’re stopping by after a walk, meeting friends or simply looking for somewhere relaxed to eat, come and make a little more of the long weekend with us.

Offer applies to food from the Bar Menu only, is valid this Bank Holiday weekend only, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, offer or promotion.

22/08/2026

Ever wondered what’s waiting on the other side of the Donnington Grove gates?

Come through, cross the bridge and take your time…

You might find the ducks lingering after breakfast, young swans enjoying the lake, and a few geese making the most of the windfalls beneath the apple trees.

Keep wandering and you’ll spot the Manor House in the distance - your destination, perhaps, for a bite to eat or something to drink.

And along the way? A few hidden corners, old walls and little details you may never notice from the road.

Donnington Grove can feel wonderfully tucked away in the countryside, but if you’re local to Newbury, it’s closer than you might think.

So if you fancy a leisurely stroll this weekend and somewhere a little different to explore, come through the gates and see what you find.

We’ll be here to welcome you. 🌿

Address

Donnington Grove, Grove Rd, Donnington Use RG14 1UJ On Sat Nav
Newbury
RG142LA

Telephone

+441635581000

Website

https://www.donnington-grove.com/

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