Christmas break in Berkshire

Exclusive - 4* Donnington Valley Hotel Spa & Golf Resort in Newbury, Berkshire (AA hotel of the year 2007).

We genuinely believe this package to be the most luxurious and value for money UK Christmas break for single people.

The hotel is set in the beautiful countryside of Royal Berkshire and surrounded by its own golf course. Your host will ensure a welcoming arrival and look after you during this 3 or 4 day 'house party' break. The hotel has 110 rooms in total, 44 standard, 62 executive double rooms and 4 suites. These offered added space and facilities to enjoy during your stay.

This Christmas break gets better every year, with more people choosing to enjoy Christmas the Friendship way - so please book early. Good food, fine wine and festive frolics are the order of the day - but nothing is forced, and our luxurious hotel has plenty of space and facilities to ensure that you can step back and chill out when you wish.

The hotel is 1 hour from Heathrow airport, Jct 13 on the M4 motorway or 5 minutes from Newbury train station.

Stayed at this hotel before ? The bar and reception areas were fully refurbished in February 2010, completing the £14 million refurbishment.

This break begins on Christmas Eve - Friday 24 December 2010.

Guests can arrive at the hotel from 2 pm onwards so if you would like to play golf or enjoy a spa treatment pre book these in advance. Sandwiches, Tea and coffee will be served from 3 to 4.30 pm. Afterwards relax in the hotel bar and meet other guests or take a stroll in the surrounding area.

Before our evening meal you can enjoy a welcome drink (bucks fizz or mulled wine). Dinner will have a seasonal warmth to it (Served starter and dessert with an extensive buffet - hot and cold main course selection) with a visiting 20 piece choir, followed by a disco afterwards.

There will be an optional visit to the local Church for midnight service.

Happy Christmas !

On Christmas Day enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then take a stroll to Donnington Castle on an escorted walk with your hosts or simply relax in the hotel.  Then Lunch is served !  A traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings' is accompanied by appropriate wines and followed by a Quiz in the hotel bar.

A light buffet evening meal is provided with tea or coffee.

On Boxing Day (Sunday)

After a lesiurely breakfast vist one of the sights nearby. A walk in the local countryside, Ten Pin Bowling or a great book by the fire! A light buffet lunch will be served. In the evening we have our formal dinner dance with luxury 4 course meal, followed by a disco until 1am.

During the break there will be opportunities to play golf, visit the shops in Newbury, try your hand at the local ten pin bowling alley or simply take a stroll to the local village pub (all payable locally).

Donnington Valley will be proud to offer their guests unique facilities at their Health Club and Spa. Boasting an 18m lap pool, a large jacuzzi, a sauna, steam and aromatherapy room, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, a dance studio and six treatment suites, the Health Club Spa will help to make Donnington Valley 'The New Destination' in the Thames Valley. The facilities will all be open over the festive period.

Guests staying for 3 nights depart after Breakfast on Monday 27 December. If you wish to stay 4 nights it is available departing on Tuesday 28thDecember. The extra night will be on bed and breakfast basis.

On Monday 27th December

After a lesiurely breakfast take a trip with your hosts by train to Reading where you will find a wealth of shops, restaurants and activties to pass the afternoon. In the evening join your everyone in the bar before dinner (not included). After breakfast on Monday 28th December you can depart at your leisure.

2010 - Prices are based on accommodation in a standard room on full board with wine at dinner (24 and 26 December) and with your Chirstmas day lunch and all entertainment as stated above.

For details of our Black Tie New Year's Eve Ball's - Click Here

Extra nights are avilable on the 23rd or 29th December for £110.00 BB.

The executive rooms have a supplement of £35 for 3 nights, £45 for 4 nights. The suites have a supplement of £70 for 3 nights and £95 for 4 nights.

The hotel golf course is 5 minutes walk from the hotel and residents received discounted green fees for the course.