Friday 22 May 2015

Berkshire: 1 or 2 Nights For 2 With Spa Access from £99; Plus Dinner and Wine from £149 at Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa

Snuggled in the village with the same name, the four star Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa is a countryside abode offering travellers a starting point for exploring the surrounding rural areas. A 15-minute drive away, visitors may admire Highclere Castle, an iconic manor paying homage to the area’s heyday, while the town of Newbury allures sightseers with attractions including a classic theatre and an entertaining racecourse, a 10-minute drive away.
 4* Spa Retreat in Berkshire
This abode boasts brightly decorated bedrooms equipped with Egyptian cotton duvets, complimentary Wi-Fi and marbled bathrooms.
The double AA Rosette-awarded restaurant uses locally sourced produce and serves up a mix of traditional and modern dishes complemented by fine wines from the well-stocked cellar.
Spa facilities are up for grabs with an 18-metre swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a fully equipped gym, while further retreat comes in the form of relaxing massages and aromatherapy sessions, available for an extra charge.