Here at Donnington Valley Hotel, we are lucky enough to have fresh and seasonal flower arrangements throughout the hotel, courtesy of Harrison and Green Florist. With Valentine’s Day just a couple of days away, we caught up with founder, Karen Harrison, to find out her top tips for choosing gorgeous Valentine’s flowers that are sure to impress. Consider the recipientThink about the person...

December is an especially magical time for little ones. Whether it’s waiting to see what their resident Elf on the Shelf has been up to at night, excitedly opening their advent calendar or writing letters to Santa, the countdown to Christmas is certainly action-packed. If you and your family are planning a stay with us (or even if you live locally and are looking for some festive family inspiration...

The striking twin-towered gatehouse of the 14th century Donnington Castle is situated on a beautiful hilltop with magnificent views of Newbury and the surrounding villages. The large defences built to protect the castle during the English Civil War still survive today and historic guests are thought to include Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The spot is popular all year round for families, couples, history...

With summer fast approaching, you'll want to take full advantage of those long, lazy days. Whether it's a scorcher like last year or a typical 'British summer,' we've got you covered come rain or shine.Tuck into a gents' afternoon tea - throughout JuneIn honour of Father's Day on 16th June, we've laid on quite the spread! Our popular Gentleman's Afternoon Tea comes complete with the staple cakes...

With the Easter holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning a family getaway that everyone can enjoy. Our beautiful four-star hotel is an ideal base to explore Berkshire and beyond: think 18-metre swimming pool, on-site restaurant, an award-winning spa, 18-hole golf course, milk and cookies on arrival – you know, the essentials. It’s also a stone’s ...