DONNINGTON VALLEY HOTEL & SPA 4*

The 9^th and 18^th greens are overlooked by the magnificent Snelsmore House, a Grade II listed Victorian House that doubles as the club house. The 6,353 yard layout follows the natural undulations of the landscape, featuring many intriguing and unusual holes guarded by towering trees and treacherous water hazards.

The front nine is the place to make a score because the most demanding holes are saved for last; the final four holes are heavily influenced by water, and are truly where tournaments and rounds are won or lost.

The proximity of the tremendous clubhouse at the end of each loop makes for a superb amphitheatre to welcome your comrades home during your golf break, corporate or society outing at Donnington Valley.

The highlight of the golf course is the monstrous 15^th; nicknamed the ‘Big Dipper', it is well in excess of 600 yards, and requires 3 exceedingly good shots.

As a result of a £14 million investment scheme that has recently been completed, the Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa is one of the premier destinations for golf and leisure breaks within easy reach of the city of London.

The 111 outstanding bedrooms are fitted with the best contemporary furnishings, including lap-top sized safes, fridges, satellite television, Egyptian cotton bed linen and Italian marble bathrooms.

For even more luxury, the hotel's executive rooms are more spacious still, and feature luxury bonuses such as a comfortable seating area and plasma screen TVs, while the range of suites caters for any special occasion.

For business travellers and corporate outings, Donnington Valley has 12 purpose-built conference rooms, equipped to welcome up to 150 delegates. With unrivalled spa and leisure facilities, the superb hotel is perfectly equipped to cater for all requirements, and is ideal for golfers looking to be pampered after a day on the links.

The recently completed Health Club and Spa is an outstanding facility, equipped for the ultimate in health and beauty therapy. The complex includes an 18-metre lap pool, state-of-the-art gym, steam room, sauna, aromatherapy room and a monsoon shower, while the extensive relaxation area includes a sun terrace. The Spa is supported by first class product lines by Clarins, ESPA, Spa Find and Jessica Nails, while speciality treatments include holistic hot stone massage, and the cutting edge Aquasun Mineral treatment.

Donnington Valley shares an owner with the nearby Vineyard at Stockcross, whose restaurant has earned 2 Michelin stars. It should therefore come as no surprise that the food in the Winepress dining room is first-class, while the extensive wine list is remarkably good.

This is a great choice for groups with non-golfers, as the spa and leisure complex is one of the best around.

Nearby Newbury rail station is within an hour of London Paddington terminal.

Meetings/Conferences

Located near Newbury, and well connected by road and rail to central London, Donnington Valley provides an outstanding option for corporate events and business meetings. The meeting rooms were included in the recently completed £14 million refurbishment of the resort, and now set the scene for a comfortable and productive session. The 12 meeting and conference rooms are underpinned by the most desirable modern technological facilities, with the largest capable of welcoming 120 delegates. The unrivalled leisure complex partners the championship golf to round off the corporate possibilities at the award-winning Donnington Valley.