Donnington & Co

Donnington & Co frequently asked questions

Who owns Donnington & Co?

Donnington & Co. has been owned by Sir Peter Michael and his family for the past 35 years.

How do you get to Donnington & Co?

Just one hour from London, 40 minutes from Oxford, one hour from Bristol and 40 minutes from Winchester, it's easy to get to Donnington & Co. For those who are driving, leave the M4 at junction 13, signed for A34 Newbury. At the roundabout take the exit signposted for Donnington. At the third roundabout turn left. Follow the road for two miles and Donnington & Co. is located on the right hand side. The Golf Club is first, and then the hotel is 300 yards further on the right. There's parking on site and the nearest train station is Newbury, which is 2.5 miles away (eight minutes by taxi).

What is included in a spa day at Donnington & Co?

What is included in a spa day at Donnington & Co depends on the experience that you book. Spa facilities include a gym, a fitness studio, an 18-metre pool, steam room, sauna, aromatherapy room, a relaxation area and a sun terrace. There are seven treatment rooms where therapists use TEMPLESPA and Germaine de Capuccini products, in a range of face and body treatments.

What is near Donnington & Co?

The spa is located on the outskirts of Newbury, surrounded by the Berkshire countryside. Nearby attractions include:

• Newbury Racecourse
• Shaw House
• Donnington Castle
• Highclere Castle
• West Berkshire Museum

When was Donnington & Co built?

The original Donnington & Co. was built in 1992. However, the golf course and a new wing of the hotel, which included a spa and swimming pool, were developed later, with the golf course being redesigned and rebuilt between 1998 and 2000. The hotel itself was last renovated in 2011.

What amenities does Donnington & Co have?

Donnington & Co. is a contemporary, four-star hotel, where 111 rooms and suites overlook its own 18-hole golf course. They have a Victorian, Grade II listed clubhouse, and a reputation for excellent food and wine. There are two dining areas - Press, which serves British favourites alongside carefully chosen wines from across the world; and The HangOut, which is a laid-back outdoor spot for flavour-packed food on an open-air terrace. There's also a bar serving creative cocktails and an award-winning wine list.

Spa facilities include a gym, a fitness studio, an 18-metre pool, steam room, sauna, aromatherapy room, a relaxation area and a sun terrace. There are seven treatment rooms where therapists use TEMPLESPA and Germaine de Capuccini products, in a range of face and body treatments.

Accessible facilities include:

• Donnington & Co has one hotel room which is accessible with a disabled wet room
• The leisure club is located on the ground floor, accessible from the hotel rooms via a lift
• The treatment suite is located on the first floor, accessible from the hotel rooms via a lift
• Treatment rooms are accessible
• They do not have a hoist for the pool

What are the food and drink options at Donnington & Co?

There are two dining areas - Press, which serves British favourites alongside carefully chosen wines from across the world; and The HangOut, which is a laid-back outdoor spot for flavour-packed food on an open-air terrace. There's also a bar serving creative cocktails and an award-winning wine list.

How many treatment rooms are there at Donnington & Co?

There are seven treatment rooms where therapists use Temple Spa and Germaine de Capuccini products, in a range of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Donnington & Co is at 3pm and check-out is 11am. The spa is open Monday to Thursday from 6.30am to 9pm, Friday from 6.30am until 8pm and weekends from 7am to 8pm. On Sundays the treatment rooms close at 6pm but the facilities can still be used between 12 midday and 7pm. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.