Why do people love staying in your hotel? If you love wine, dining and spa, you’ll love The Vineyard. Known as the UK’s leading wine hotel, we have a wine list of over 3,000 bins and 100 wines by the glass with wines to suit every food, mood and palate. Enjoy a gastronomic feast with menus created Head Chef, Tom Scade, and indulge in our food and wine pairing experiences. And spend time relaxing in our ‘5 Bubbles Luxury’ spa voted by the Good Spa Guide. We also have a variety of wine events taking place each month from wine dinners and wine schools to Wine and Spirits Education Trust courses.
What is there to do in the area? The infamous Highclere Castle, where the hit series Downton Abbey is filmed, is just a 10 minute drive away. You can secure tickets to the castle when booking our Highclere Castle Getaway break. We also have 9 hole Deanwood golf course and 18 hole Donnington Valley golf course nearby for those who enjoy playing a round or two. If you are interested in shopping, the quaint towns of Hungerford and Marlborough are only a short drive away.
What kind of breakfast do you offer? We offer a continental and full English breakfast
Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? We have a 90 cover fine dining restaurant offering modern French dishes. We also have a more relaxed restaurant, the California Bar, offering dishes such as risotto, sharing platters, a variety of seasonal salads and a selection of desserts. If you wish to dine elsewhere we can recommend The Woodspeen, headed up by two Michelin starred chef, John Campbell.
Which are your most popular room types, and why? Our Deluxe Suites are very popular with guests as they have a separate lounge area, a marble bathroom, a king size bed plus all the little extras you’d expect from a five star hotel. Those who like a more contemporary feel, often choose our Atrium Suites, which are on a split-level, luxuriously furnished with modern fabrics and have a contemporary design. They boast a flat screen LCD television with either a balcony or terrace.
What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? The Vineyard is a hidden gem in the heart of the Berkshire countryside. Only an hour from London, it’s the perfect retreat for a romantic getaway, girlie spa weekend, getting together with friends and family, or simply dining for lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.
