9.0

Excellent

Overall Rating for Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa

Staff

9.0

Location

9.2

Room comfort

9.0

Facilities

8.8

Quality of bars & restaurants

9.0

Value for money

8.8

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Excellent

Excellent hotel, all the staff were very helpful and professional. The rooms were very clean and comfortable.

Maggie – Reviewed 19 Sep 2023

Excellent

We had a great golf stay everything about it from the hotel to the course . The staff were excellent and very polite and friendly Would fully recommend

Harvey – Reviewed 6 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

Nice experience overall. Carpet in the room had stains and TV was positioned in the wrong place.

David – Reviewed 29 Aug 2023

8.0

Very Good

Comfortable rooms, old fashioned bathrooms, good food and pleasant staff.

Robert – Reviewed 15 Aug 2023

8.0

Very Good

The comfort of the rooms was of a high standard, although the AC in the room seemed intermittent. The layout could place the TV on the opposite side to the beds, as we're unable to both watch TV at night. There was a service charge on all drinks, eventhough we were purchasing them from the bar. Service at the bar was a tad slow when it was busy, due to requests for cocktails tying up staff. Overall the stay was of a high quality and the spa facilities and treatment rooms was excellent.

Matthew – Reviewed 30 Jul 2023

8.0

Very Good

Great venue and facilities

Kiran – Reviewed 10 Jul 2023

Excellent

Hotel was perfect for our golfing break rooms spacious and clean the bar was reasonably price for drinks and when we asked the reception to get us taxis into Newbury they were there within 10 mins and would definitely stay there again

David – Reviewed 10 Jul 2023

Excellent

The staff were both friendly and very efficient. We were made to feel very welcome. The rooms were large and comfortable and the food was delicious. An excellent location for our group of 15 to stay and play golf. Unfortunately my room smelt strongly of smoke, hence the 4 stars.

Julia – Reviewed 7 Jul 2023

Excellent

5 Star alround. The staff were friendly and helpful, The rooms clean and more than adequate for our needs. The facilities were used by some of the group who thought they were excellent. The Highlight was the food, both breakfast and evening meal with the service being more than helpful.

Stephen – Reviewed 17 May 2023

Excellent

Excellent staff and food first class, have used this venue for many years and never fails to deliver

Mick – Reviewed 3 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

James – Reviewed 27 Apr 2023

Excellent

Room and food were brilliant. The staff were amazing accommodated our every need can't speak highly enough of them.

Matt – Reviewed 24 Apr 2023

Excellent

Food very good drink not to over priced and service very good

Nicholas – Reviewed 1 Feb 2023

Excellent

We were absolutely delighted with the whole weekend. Golf course was in great shape. Busy on the Sunday took us over 5 hours but the warm reception and roaring fire at the bar soon calmed us all and a dinner that was faultless. The spa was a lovely bonus.

Vanessa – Reviewed 19 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Bernard – Reviewed 12 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Simon – Reviewed 4 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Paid extra for an upgraded executive room which I thought would have golf course views but ended up looking out of sky light at the car park. Plus they added a service charge to each nights stay for the food and drink. If I want to leave a tip I do it voluntarily not it be added without being asked!!

Lesley – Reviewed 15 Sep 2022

Excellent

A generally excellent hotel, room size and quality far better than average.

Paul – Reviewed 11 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

The hotel is very good. Lovely modrn spacious rooms with a bath and shower in the room. Quit at night as well. It is a Cashless hotel which visitors should know before hand.

John – Reviewed 10 Sep 2022

Excellent

Excellent stay Rooms comfortable great having sky sports in the room. Every member of staff was very friendly and professional. Only negative is breakfast was a little chaotic, buffet style everyone turned up at same time,items missing from hot buffet.

Tracie – Reviewed 31 Aug 2022

Excellent

We have been on many golf breaks and this one was by far the best. All the staff, from the front desk to the bar staff, waiting staff, pro shop and even the window cleaner were all polite, friendly,professional and all had a smile 😊. The rooms were very comfortable with a fridge, dressing gown, iron, tea/ coffee making facilities and complimentary water. Very comfy beds. The food quality was excellent. I would highly recommend a break here, in fact, we could have stayed for longer, one night was not enough.

Jan – Reviewed 3 Aug 2022

Excellent

All very good - staff friendly - food good - room good.

Jane – Reviewed 22 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

Hotel rooms spacious and clean reception staff friendly and welcoming . food as described and well presented but taste of main course let it down and waiter tried to impose service charge. Breakfast good check out easy

Antony – Reviewed 13 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

Lovely hotel in a very pleasant setting. Comfortable rooms. Excellent showers!! 3 of our party had to pay for executive rooms due to availability when booking. They felt that the extra £40 for those rooms was a little over the top especially as the only noticeable difference to standard rooms was the size of the TV!! All in all however definitely good enough to consider a return

Stephen – Reviewed 13 Jul 2022

Excellent

Great Food and pool

William – Reviewed 12 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

Laurence – Reviewed 15 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Great hotel. Staff were lovely, restaurant was amazing quality of food. Room was good - a very small additional attention to detail world have had it at 5 star, things like making sure coffee and 2 robes were in the room but fairly minor points.

Cath – Reviewed 21 May 2022

Excellent

Brilliant hotel. All facilities were excellent and the staff went the extra mile.

Alan – Reviewed 11 May 2022

Excellent

Brilliant accomodation for a group of 20 - great bar and food with top facilities too to unwind in. Highly recommend this place

Rafe – Reviewed 4 May 2022

Excellent

It was a 2 day golf trip for 4 people sharing twin rooms. Although the rooms were a little dated, especially the bathroom, the staff and other facilities were very good. Drinks at the bar a little bit pricey. The package we had included a 3 course evening meal and breakfast - great quantity, choice and quality of food.

Derek – Reviewed 18 Feb 2022

Excellent

Everything about the Hotel was top notch, could not fault it!!!

Tom – Reviewed 1 Feb 2022

Excellent

The food was outstanding in the restaurant. We also had the good fortune to have a room upgrade for my husband's 60th birthday, so had a lovely view of the golf course. The hotel was decorated for Christmas and there was a lovely atmosphere. We didn't use the spa facilities as the golfers were golfing and the non-golfers went Christmas shopping! We last stayed here 10 years ago for my husband's 50th, so it was very nostalgic going back.

Stella – Reviewed 10 Dec 2021

Excellent

Luke – Reviewed 16 Nov 2021

Excellent

Very comfortable and excellent facilities

Steve – Reviewed 11 Nov 2021

Excellent

Perfect overnight stay for our group of 8 Golfers Staff could not have been better We would return

Robert – Reviewed 10 Nov 2021

Excellent

Great facilities on site, lovely spa area, restaurant and bar. Fantastic value for money considering what we paid. Staff were great and helpful.

Harry – Reviewed 4 Nov 2021

8.0

Very Good

The hotel was very comfortable, with very accommodating staff, all in all, a very pleasant stay.

Ron – Reviewed 29 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

A very comfortable hotel and nice room, though we were overlooking the car park! Would be good if we had the wifi code, the number to call reception and other hotel information in the room. Maybe the book was missing. Food and staff in the restaurant and bars all good. Struggled to check out using ApplePay but the manager got there in the end!

Elaine – Reviewed 27 Oct 2021

Excellent

A little pricey but overall excellent

Steve – Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Hotel was nice and served its purpose. Reduced offering at Breakfast, would have expected a fuller selection for cooked breakfast. Rooms was good, clean and spacious, strange TV placement?

Scott – Reviewed 6 Oct 2021

Excellent

Absolutely fantastic. Two guys went for a last minute getaway. Could not find any faults at all. Was originally given a double room, upon entering my mate looked at me and said “err, hold on a minute. Is there summit you ain’t telling me?” I assured him there wasn’t. We want straight back to reception, returned the pot of lube and was given a normal geezers room (2x single beds with a geezers size trench dug between them). So no funny business, not in this room please. Absolutely spot on for a couple of rounds and a night away. We traveled from Hertfordshire.

Michael – Reviewed 6 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Shayne – Reviewed 5 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very Friendly Staff, nothing was not too much trouble.

Nigel – Reviewed 27 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Clean and comfortable rooms, but no room cleaning or fresh towels or replenishment of tea/ coffee during our stay. Breakfast and evening meals were excellent. Spa facilities very good, although jacuzzi out if order. Also no robes provided in rooms for Spa.

David – Reviewed 10 Sep 2021

Excellent

Excellent facilities and staff extremely good, only thing I would put down was the automatic service charge on our bills

Mick – Reviewed 1 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very good great location room ok standard food in evening very good staff great breakfast not so good had to have in room in a bag they said staff shortages that would be a deal breaker if we went again

David – Reviewed 29 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

No breakfast in the hotel they give you brekfest in the room not good enough The spa don’t work

Hanan – Reviewed 29 Aug 2021

Excellent

Short on checking in staff, as we arrived at the same time of another society, room was made up as a double, but was rectified while at the bar, dinner was great however breakfast was poor and in the room for some reason, a dry bacon bap and a few continental bits.

Simon – Reviewed 24 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Absolutely fantastic trip all round… lovely little hotel with a fantastic pool and spa. The breakfast is disappointing as no buffer but understand due to Covid lack of morning staff. However the dinner was absolutely gorgeous… shout out the chef who is a legend!!!

Kunal – Reviewed 22 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Accommodation was fair. No room service at all due to their interpretation of the Covid rules. Likewise there was no ‘dining’ for breakfast, merely a brown paper bag with a basic continental. An overall disappointing experience.

Robert – Reviewed 22 Aug 2021

Excellent

All of the staff were so kind, friendly & helpful. Not only the front desk staff but the restaurant staff, bar staff and the housekeeping team. The spa treatment team and the golf team were as equally hospitable. All were very approachable and nothing was too much trouble.

Karen – Reviewed 15 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Lovely hotel been here a few times now. Was a little disappointed this time could blame Covid though. Breakfast was included in the package but due to Covid restrictions they were only doing a continental and bacon bap left outside the room even though you could eat dinner in the restaurant. Not what a golfer really wants when they go away. Golf Course was in great condition and looked lovely only moan was the very slow play and no one going round to shake people up.

Daren – Reviewed 10 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

1. Before we confirmed our booking one of our party informed me that he had been advised, that it was necessary to drive between the hotel and the golf course, which is something we prefer not to do. As a result I did call you at the time and was reassured that this was not the case and that the course and the Hotel was on the same site as such no driving between the 2 points would be needed. It became apparent on arrival that this was unfortunately not the case and other than an excessively long walk of some 15 minutes or more, driving was in fact the only prudent way to get to the Golf shop to obtain cards, buggies and walk on to the tee. In addition the limited car park at the “Golf Club” made it extremely difficult to park, in fact on the last day eventually only made possible by a kind member of staff permitting us to park in a “None Parking” bay. The above made for a very stressful start particularly on the 1st day when we had limited time to get to the Golf Club after travelling. 2. On check in we were informed that there would be no Restaurant service for breakfast and that a pre-ordered continental breakfast would be delivered to the room in a paper bag! We had not been pre warned or advised by either Yourgolftravel or the Hotel in advance that this would be the case. The “excuse” given for this on arrival was “due to Covid”, however after eventually speaking to the Hotel Manager in the evening, she informed me that they had staff shortages due to an inability to recruit staff. Of course breakfast together as a group is an important part of the holiday, allowing an opportunity for social interchange and planning for the day ahead, delivery of a modest breakfast in the room of course denies this opportunity and was extremely disappointing. 3. It was evident that the operational arrangements between course and Hotel are “work in progress” as were a number of the hotel practises and procedures, for example being told that if we wanted to watch live sport on TV after golf there were a couple of local pubs we could drive to as the Hotel only had freeview! 4. Bar prices were felt by the group to be excessive, examples being £2 for a small 25g bag of crisps, £5.30 for a pint of beer and to add insult to injury a policy of “automatically” adding a 10% “Gratuity” charge to the bill even if you collected your drinks directly from the bar making what was already an over the top charge event more expensive!!

Richard – Reviewed 10 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Everything was perfect with one slight exception. The Hotel, admittedly due to the Covid and staffing levels, could only supply us with a goody bag containing a pretty awful excuse for a continental breakfast. Hungry grow men require a good cooked breakfast before golf. This was very disappointing. Hence I can only give four stars for overall rating.

Allan – Reviewed 9 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Good facilities including pool and gym. Rooms average/good. Food amazing!

David – Reviewed 30 Jul 2021

Excellent

We enjoyed a glorious 3 days playing golf and staying at the hotel. The staff were very attentive and the hotel was bright airy and clean. The rooms were a good size and we were call next to each other on the ground floor. Unfortunately we couldn’t take breakfast in the restaurant due to the hotels Covid restrictions but the breakfast was delivered to our room and was very tasty. The restaurant had a lovely covered outdoors area and it was perfect on a hot summer evening. The menu was excellent as was the food and service. The staff were super and even reserved us a lovely outdoors table for coffee after dinner.

Carolyn – Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

Charming helpful staff. Food on first night was excellent but the second night from same menu was poorly cooked in comparison to first night. Long wait between courses.

Isobel – Reviewed 23 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyed the stay

Eamonn (Roptec LTD) – Reviewed 12 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

The hotel can be amazing. It has great facilities that look well maintained. Unfortunately the staff / level of service was pretty poor when compared to other recent experiences.

Gordon – Reviewed 7 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Food excellent except breakfast delivered to room in a bag. They said they did not have enough staff to prepare a cooked breakfast.

Elsina – Reviewed 4 Jul 2021

Excellent

We stayed on a Sunday night with dinner B&B. The staff could not be more helpful. I had contacted them prior to arrival to arrange dinner seating and they promptly replied and obliged. When we arrived everything was explained to us regarding our stay. The rooms were very comfortable with good facilities. Dinner was excellent, they even had place names with our pre ordered food choices! All round we were very well treated and we will return.

Simon – Reviewed 24 Jun 2021

Excellent

We felt completely ‘Covid’ safe. Everyone adhering to face masks. Breakfast delivered to the bedroom on time, hot & delicious. The room was more than adequate with a very comfortable bed.

Shirley – Reviewed 21 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Hotel was fine, didn’t like that there was service charge on everything

Janet – Reviewed 13 Oct 2020

Excellent

Great hotel couldn’t be more helpful current COVID situation

Joseph – Reviewed 11 Oct 2020

Excellent

The only comment I would like to make is that they didn’t have enough bar staff. We were waiting a long time to be served and some ladies didn’t get their drinks before we had to go into the restaurant. We were supposed to eat at 8 o’clock but eventually got our food at 8.40 and because the bar closed at 10 we couldn’t have a nightcap.

Babara – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

Excellent

Hotel was really welcoming and friendly, unfortunately due to Covid the breakfast is room service only and continental which was disappointing. The pool and spa was also fully booked as there’s limited space.

Chris – Reviewed 29 Sep 2020

8.0

Very Good

lovely staff, and very good service. Breakfast good choices, served outside room due to covid. dissapointing dinner and lunch menu. great pool and good safe booking.

John – Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

Excellent

Fantastic hotel, one of the best we have stayed in. Rooms were comfortable and clean. All in all the hotel was very good. Staff were generally polite and helpful, however the restaurant staff were less so. Although we pre ordered our food several days in advance, the staff had difficulty deciphering who had ordered what. I believe the whole process, from the request to order before the stay, to the waiting on table could do with a looking at. I must say though, in their defence, not all the problems were of the staffs making. Some of our group did not help the situation by not remembering what they had ordered. A simple place setting with the choices on would have helped.

Andy – Reviewed 23 Oct 2019

Excellent

Everything clean and tidy... All staff friendly.. Resturant and food brilliant.. Bar prices a bit over the top but thats expected. but we will return next year

Paul – Reviewed 8 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

We had a comfortable time at the hotel

Helen – Reviewed 12 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Excellent rooms, good size bathroom and fantastic strength shower. Coffee facilities with fridge and fresh milk and cold water!! free Wi-fi throughout the hotel and very easy to connect. Staff helpful and knowledgable. Restaurant goods with a decent choice of menu.

Ron – Reviewed 2 Aug 2019

Excellent

Richard – Reviewed 16 Jul 2019

Excellent

Great value for money.

John – Reviewed 11 Jul 2019

8.0

Very Good

I found the hotel to be in good order through out, with staff all ways able to help if needed. Bar was fine all though found price of the the beer a little on the high side. Food in the restaurant was ok if you had a problem the staff would do the best to try and sort it out. Breakfast was buffet and we found their was plenty of choices to choose from. So in all very good and worth the money.

Andy – Reviewed 7 Jun 2019

Excellent

All members of staff were very friendly, cooperative and efficient. The food was good and the roms and facilities were excellent.

Tony – Reviewed 24 May 2019

Excellent

Quality hotel

Chris – Reviewed 22 May 2019

Excellent

Harry we thoroughly enjoyed our stay it was hard to believe we only spent one night there we felt really refreshed Whilst the golf course is not the greatest ever played it was very well maintained and a good test of golf The hotel was extremely comfortable the dining room was a big surprise we ate very well and their chef is a real talent The wine list is extraordinary Would definitely go back!!!

David – Reviewed 15 May 2019

Excellent

The hotel staff were extremely professional, helpful and friendly. The food was good and the facilities just right. There is a short distance between the hotel and the golf club that requires the use of a car.

William – Reviewed 12 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

As on previous trips excellent facilities and staff, only downside on arrival I was told each of my party was being charged an outstanding balance on there stay, luckily I had the confirmation payment email from you so resolved but shouldn't have occurred in the first place.

Mick – Reviewed 9 May 2019

Excellent

From the moment we arrived the service received by the hotel staff was brilliant. Food was great, spa was relaxing and the overall welcome was superb. The only negative was the cost of the drinks.

Arwyn – Reviewed 8 May 2019

6.0

Good

Left this hotel after a surprise birthday trip for my husband feeling rather disappointed to be honest. Overall the hotel seemed rather run down and customer care wasn’t a priority. After arriving we for a drink in the bar and it took them over 30 mintutes to finall get my drink after we had finished our lunch and my husband had also finished his drink, they then realised they didn’t have the ingredients to make the cocktail I had ordered so was brought out something different. We then went to the spa but was never told by anyone we would need our robes and slippers from our room so had to go back and get them. Once signed in we went into the changing rooms where we then realised we were never given a locker key, so went back out and asked and was given attitude by the receptionist that we needed a locker key and we should have known this apparently. The pool was over crowded and didn’t get a sun lounger as people had left their towels on them. Children were also allowed to use the pool so didn’t make this very relaxing. Facilities were average. Booked in for a Discovery facial for both of us, being a salon owner myself I know what to expect had had many spa treatemnts before. The facial was very rushed and not much care taken at all. Certainly not worth the money. Had a three course dinner in the restaurant that evening, was very nice but not a huge variety to choose from. Bedroom was fine and bed was comfortable but was worked up at 8am with a leaf blower outside our room. Breakfast was a buffet, was nice and plenty to choose from. Overall I wouldn’t recommend or stay at this hotel again.

Katy – Reviewed 23 Oct 2018

Excellent

Hotel was the best we have stayed at. It had everything you need and was spotless. Food was realy good with good choices. Staff very friendly. We had one issue which after seeing the manager next morning was rectified. Golf course brilliant and we will be back again next year.

Paul – Reviewed 9 Oct 2018

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8.4

Very Good

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Condition overall

8.6

Condition of greens

9.0

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8.2

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8.0

Very Good

Sunday afternoon was slow, especially on the back 9 which is really difficult. We had nasty weather which added to our problems.

Maggie – Reviewed 19 Sep 2023

Excellent

Course was a good test and every hole was interesting. It was in great condition and staff were polite and helpful

Harvey – Reviewed 6 Sep 2023

Excellent

Course in very nice condition. Fairly short in length but greens were excellent. Definitely return to play again. Pro shop staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

David – Reviewed 29 Aug 2023

6.0

Good

Clubhouse kitchen closed, could not get breakfast on arrival. Course difficult, fairways and greens ok ,bunkers terrible, like playing out of mud, full of stones. Course was very busy, 5 hour round on Sunday, quicker on Monday.

Robert – Reviewed 15 Aug 2023

8.0

Very Good

The course, clubhouse and staff were all very good. Staff were friendly and helpful. The greens had been pencil tined when we arrived so were a bit questionable on the first day. They improved each day, and I can imagine that they are very good when rested. The Saturday round was a bit slow at 5 hours. The course was a good test for all handicaps.

Matthew – Reviewed 30 Jul 2023

8.0

Very Good

Kiran – Reviewed 10 Jul 2023

8.0

Very Good

The fairways and greens were in great condition and the greens were very tricky and fast which was part of the fun and made scoring interesting the only downside is a good few of the tee boxes you would be standing on a slope and there were quite a few stones in the bunkers if you was unlucky to land in them but the outlay of the course was 2nd to none and our society enjoy playing there

David – Reviewed 10 Jul 2023

8.0

Very Good

The golf staff were friendly and efficient. We enjoyed the course though the greens were tough. Our first round was very slow due to not being able to see where the greens were from several of the t boxes. Our second round was much speedier. A nice location for a golf break.

Julia – Reviewed 7 Jul 2023

Excellent

Excellent but tiring !. The Pro shop staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The Facilities were more than adequate for our needs. The last round on Sunday was slow due to circumstances beyond our control but the previous 2 rounds were spot on. Highly recommended.

Stephen – Reviewed 17 May 2023

Excellent

As a group we have always enjoyed the challenge of the course, some of the greens were not at their best but you do get a lot of traffic over the year, staff were excellent and extremely helpful

Mick – Reviewed 3 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Lovely course in great condition, pretty tricky greens!

James – Reviewed 27 Apr 2023

Excellent

Course was in good shape with some tricky holes. We'll definitely be going back. The pro shop staff were brilliant, so helpful nothing was to much trouble.

Matt – Reviewed 24 Apr 2023

Excellent

No hold ups golf flowed very good

Nicholas – Reviewed 1 Feb 2023

Excellent

Sunday was slow but possibly there were so many autumn leaves balls were difficult to find.

Vanessa – Reviewed 19 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

Very slow on Sunday as very busy but quicker on Monday morning. Greens were excellent after what has been a difficult and very dry year.

Bernard – Reviewed 12 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

First day round was 5 hrs 20 mins & we walked off on the 15 th hole . Second day we finished 18 & it took 5 1/2 hrs . This says everything! No complaints about course but this spoilt the weekend.

Simon – Reviewed 4 Oct 2022

2.0

Poor

Very dangerous in places as quite a few holes either criss crossed or were very narrow to each other. Nobody appeared to shout four and nearly got hit by golf balls several times!!

Lesley – Reviewed 15 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

The greens were particularly good, especially given the amount of rain in recent days. They were fast and true and generally in brilliant condition. We particularly enjoyed some of the very challenging short par fours. The bunkers were largely unplayable due to heavy rain.

Paul – Reviewed 11 Sep 2022

6.0

Good

Its not an easy course with tight fairways off the tee. Probably a bit too difficult for anyone who has a handicap of over 22 I think. Overall the condition was OK but playing it 3 days running was not as interesting as playing a different course. Are there other courses nearby?

John – Reviewed 10 Sep 2022

6.0

Good

Course was in good condition. Unfortunately was a few groups of people that weren't golfers, playing in groups of 6 no calls of fore when hitting way off line.

Tracie – Reviewed 31 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

The only reason I didn’t give this course 5 stars was because due to the lack of rain recently ( which is not their fault), the fairways were not in the best condition. It’s a very interesting course and one I would like to play again.

Jan – Reviewed 3 Aug 2022

Excellent

We played in 38% and had the course entirely to ourselves! the only criticism would be that we felt that the cost of the drinks and food in the spike bar was overly expensive for a very average choice of drinks and average food.

Jane – Reviewed 22 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

Tee times as given. As a two ball found it a bit slow as followed society both days. Course very dry but greens and tees in good condition. Fairways sloped into trouble if not careful Enjoying to play

Antony – Reviewed 13 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

A very decent track with its occasional challenging tight tree lined fairways. A fair test of golfing abilities with our average stableford points from 15 of us over the 2days of 28 and a top score of 36pts. Admittedly we were helped by the glorious weather….dry,very sunny and hot.

Stephen – Reviewed 13 Jul 2022

Excellent

William – Reviewed 12 Jul 2022

Excellent

Laurence – Reviewed 15 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Course in good condition with no delays

Ernie – Reviewed 31 May 2022

Excellent

Fabulous course. Really loved the back 9 as more variety. But all the holes were interesting and some degree of challenge. The 9th, 16 and 17 over water were really fun. The pro shop was excellent with a great difference in golf consistency after just 30 mins lesson. Lots of advice on clubs and good prices too.

Cath – Reviewed 21 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

An excellent and fair course. Under the early year weather conditions the course was in good order. This is a very fair test for the mid teen handicapper and above. The course was not busy which allowed us to play very relaxed golf

Alan – Reviewed 11 May 2022

Excellent

All members of our society couldn't stop singing the praises of this course. Very well maintained, some lovely holes all laid out well. Made for a fair but fun challenge for all abilities. To then have a patio overseeing both the 9th green and 18th made for a great finish.

Rafe – Reviewed 4 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

The trip was in mid Feb just after some heavy rain - we played 3 rounds over 2 days. The course was fully open with no temp greens or teeing mats which was great. The greens were in excellent condition. Some fairways were understandably boggy but this was fine. Great staff in the Pro Shop.

Derek – Reviewed 18 Feb 2022

Excellent

The condition of the course was astonishing, all other courses played recently have suffered due to the winter weather, but not this course. Chap in the Pro-shop was super friendly, buggies were reasonable and course played great.

Tom – Reviewed 1 Feb 2022

8.0

Very Good

Stella – Reviewed 10 Dec 2021

Excellent

Luke – Reviewed 16 Nov 2021

Excellent

Great greens and course in great condition

Steve – Reviewed 11 Nov 2021

Excellent

Course was in excellent condition. We were lucky with the November weather. Finding balls in autumn leaves did slow the round but not unduly. Good pace and tricky greens with amazing 'borrows' around the holes, elevated par 3 greens all proved challenging but enjoyable Pro Shop & Spike bar staff very friendly We would like to return to try and master this course

Robert – Reviewed 10 Nov 2021

Excellent

As a group of 4 we all found Donnington Valley to be a fantastic course! We had a mixed ability group with low to high handicaps and each player thoroughly enjoyed the course. The front 9 is a delightful open area, whereas the final 4 holes are a real challenge. The staff at the Pro shop were incredibly helpful and accommodating. We will definitely be back.

Harry – Reviewed 4 Nov 2021

6.0

Good

The greens were being hollow tined very late in the season, and along with the debris, and worm casts all over the greens made them virtually unputtable. Also, the buggies have been governed at a snails pace, which became extremely frustrating, I would imagine the course would play well in the summer, but give winter golf a miss on this one.

Ron – Reviewed 29 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

The slowest golf round ever on the Sunday - 5 hours, constantly waiting on the people in front.Monday was better as we played earlier and did the back 9 first! Course is OK - a few fun and interesting holes but too many were quite narrow and just up and down. Course was in pretty good condition. It was fun for two days but wouldn't have it on a list to go back to.

Elaine – Reviewed 27 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Sunday was very slow as the course had booked too many four balls at only 8 minute intervals. Over 5 hours so we changed our tee time on Monday to avoid the same again and it took 4 hours which is acceptable. Get the GC to change their timings!

Steve – Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

First round was slow at 5 hours+ and meant played last 3 holes in bad light!! Staff were helpful. General condition of the course was good despite heavy rainfall the previous day. Second round was in standard time 4 hours, limited lunch/food options available after our round but in general all the group enjoyed the stay and would probably return.

Scott – Reviewed 6 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

This course was opened in the 90’s. walking round it is very difficult to comprehend this. The course is very picturesque with lots of mature trees. Looks like Capability Brown gardens. Cleverly designed. Pros. Beautiful setting. Lots of different holes. Good condition considering lots of rain previously. Great Pro shop and Pro(S.African guy). Good greens. I’m sure there’s more as we found it brilliant. Cons. Quite a few Tee areas not flat/level. Some bunkers flooded (we had lots of rain previously though) Can be very very slow. Need a ranger checking on people to keep pace. We heard complaints from people who had horrendous stories. Hard work if walking with trolley or carrying as very undulating landscape. Buggy would be good idea. This may be a reflection of my fitness levels. Overall we found this an AMAZING night away. Great value for money, fantastic food and golf.

Michael – Reviewed 6 Oct 2021

Excellent

Shayne – Reviewed 5 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

a very challenging course, but enjoyable.

Nigel – Reviewed 27 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Quite hilly, greens need a lot of respect some tricky breaks, some quite interesting holes where position counts rather than distance. Enjoyable and interesting challenge!

David – Reviewed 10 Sep 2021

Excellent

Mick – Reviewed 1 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

very good for a hotel course the hotel didn't tell us that we had to drive to club house we walked across 2 fairways to get to pro shop not a good start the pro said they do it all the time !!!

David – Reviewed 29 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

The 19 hole is not good enough no food and Olof drink very small Shane

Hanan – Reviewed 29 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very tight on some holes and could be dangerous if off line with the drive

Simon – Reviewed 24 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Course is in great condition with super quick greens. Really fun course to play and the par 3’s are great!

Kunal – Reviewed 22 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Overall the experience was a good one. Staff were friendly and professional.

Robert – Reviewed 22 Aug 2021

Excellent

Karen – Reviewed 15 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Daren – Reviewed 10 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Richard – Reviewed 10 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

An ideal course for a society break. Some very tight holes on the back nine which can result in a few lost balls and slow play. Overall no issues and pretty good condition.

Allan – Reviewed 9 Aug 2021

Excellent

Great course- 5 minute drive / 10 minute walk from hotel. Greens very well maintained. Long holes- good if driving off tee

David – Reviewed 30 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

The course was in excellent condition and although there are some difficult holes overall it was a good challenging course. It was extremely hot and so the round was slow and we did unfortunately receive some abuse from an incredibly rude man on the course! This was however dealt with perfectly well by the golf director and it didn’t spoil our stay.

Carolyn – Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

4.0

Average

The first 9 holes were a little boring.The back 9 much more interesting. The pro shop very helpful. The clubhouse steward truly awful. Not welcoming in the slightest . Dirty tables and petrol buggies not cleaned with rubbish from previous players .

Isobel – Reviewed 23 Jul 2021

Excellent

Very good course quick tricky back nine, was very impressed and would definitely recommend it!!!!

Eamonn (Roptec LTD) – Reviewed 12 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

Considering how many players are going through the course, it's in fantastic conditions. Fairways and greens were in good condition but tee boxes were a bit worse for wear. Played two rounds, walked off after 12 holes on the first day (two large societies) but second day the pace of play was spot on. Short course but tight fairways and tricky greens are this course's defense.

Gordon – Reviewed 7 Jul 2021

Excellent

Lovely looking course. Very green and lovely surroundings.

Elsina – Reviewed 4 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

The pro and the pro shop were great, very helpful as was the guy in the bar.(He arranged pre paid rolls for us the next day so that we could eat half way round, a great idea). The course was in very good condition and the greens were true. The course is compact but there are some lovely holes like the index 1 par 5, have a look before you go as there are some bind shots. The only criticism is that is was so slow. This was due to a mixed group of about 12 who took forever we were nearly 5 1/2 hours. I had to ring the hotel to put dinner back an hour which they did. But for the price a great deal.

Simon – Reviewed 24 Jun 2021

6.0

Good

Some narrow fairways and therefore quite a few stray balls! A bit muddy in places and of course there is noise from the road. Still a good challenge with sloping greens & lies.

Shirley – Reviewed 21 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

As it was the weekend, the course was very busy, and very slow. Which spoilt it for us

Janet – Reviewed 13 Oct 2020

Excellent

Little gem no slow play green keepers doing best to clear leafs off fairways

Joseph – Reviewed 11 Oct 2020

6.0

Good

A 5 hour round in both days due to hold ups. I think the back nine is very dangerous with flying balls coming on our fairway. Don’t think we will want to play it again which is a pity because the hotel is lovely.

Babara – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

Excellent

Course was in great condition although not long the greens certainly made it a real challenge!!! Fast and if miss read could easily be a 3 putt wow!!! But all our group would definitely go again.

Chris – Reviewed 29 Sep 2020

Excellent

beautiful views excellent condition lucky to have the last 2 days of great weather club service and food dissapointing could have a more varied menu Salad or soup perhaps

John – Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

8.0

Very Good

Not especially long holes but the clever positioning of bunkers & water hazards made you think on what shots would be best suited to keep the ball in play. Greens were very fast (compared to our own course) and pin positions on some holes made putting a "challenge". All in all, a very enjoyable course to play.

Andy – Reviewed 23 Oct 2019

Excellent

A lovely course.. tight fairways and testing greens. A very popular course hence the 4 and half to 5 hour rounds

Paul – Reviewed 8 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

We played the course on consecutive days. Both days were exceptionally busy which meant it was very slow thereby spoiling the whole trip

Helen – Reviewed 12 Sep 2019

Excellent

My wife has a high handicap so I was pleased that she could enjoy the course as much as I did. Very beautiful landscape with many different aspects to the holes. The greens were in good condition and were fair to putt on. Would definitely re-visit this complex

Ron – Reviewed 2 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

Richard – Reviewed 16 Jul 2019

8.0

Very Good

Good test for the mid handicapper.

John – Reviewed 11 Jul 2019

8.0

Very Good

Found the course to be very tree lined, so you need to be straight with all clubs!!. If not this course is not for you.The greens were in very good order on all 18 holes and were very quick,fareways could do with a little more time spent on them. The club house needs a little up dating but is functional. The pro shop is very well equipped. And found all staff very helpful.

Andy – Reviewed 7 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

For we, mostly retired gents, the back 9 was a tough walk, particularly hole 15; much easier with buggies on day 2. Greens were in good condition but we found them difficult to read. Our only real gripe was unpredictable bounces on most fairways - no doubt a leftover from last year's drought.

Tony – Reviewed 24 May 2019

Excellent

Quality golf course

Chris – Reviewed 22 May 2019

Excellent

David – Reviewed 15 May 2019

Excellent

A challenging course with some tight fairways and interesting greens. The scenery is attractive and everyone encountered were pleasant and helpful.

William – Reviewed 12 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

No complaints on the course as in previous years a good challenge for all levels

Mick – Reviewed 9 May 2019

Excellent

Fantastic course, well maintained and the greens were spot on. We played Texas scramble on day one to familiarise ourselves with the course before playing individual stableford on the second day. We played yellow ball on the final day and also threw in some white tees, including the 16th.

Arwyn – Reviewed 8 May 2019

6.0

Good

Katy – Reviewed 23 Oct 2018

Excellent

A realy nice course . A bit narrow for higher handicappers with lots of trees. But could usally find your ball. Greens big and in perfect condition. Loved it and will be back

Paul – Reviewed 9 Oct 2018

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