Donington Manor is a landmark building within the village of Castle Donington. Conceived and built in 1794 by the Marquis of Hastings, it was originally named The Rawdon Hotel providing rest and refreshment to weary travelers on the stagecoach routes between Nottingham and Ashby. The advent of steam railways in the 19th Century saw a drop in horse drawn coach travel and a reduction in need for overnight road-side accommodation and stabling.
This resulted in the closure of The Rawdon Hotel in 1850. It was then used as lodges for the judges to live in for the Magistrates Courts around 1911 and following this the building became a grand private residence owned by the Shields family. In the lead up to the Great War the house became home to Belgian refugees and Commander Bruel occupied the house from 1918 to 1950.
It was then converted back into a hotel in 1969 and became part of the Finesse Collection portfolio in 2001. Donington Manor Hotel features prominently within the village's Local Heritage Trail with many visitors stopping to admire the original features, including the horse steps at the front of the building, service bells in the old scullery (now The Gun Room) and original fireplaces throughout the main house.
This resulted in the closure of The Rawdon Hotel in 1850. It was then used as lodges for the judges to live in for the Magistrates Courts around 1911 and following this the building became a grand private residence owned by the Shields family. In the lead up to the Great War the house became home to Belgian refugees and Commander Bruel occupied the house from 1918 to 1950.
It was then converted back into a hotel in 1969 and became part of the Finesse Collection portfolio in 2001. Donington Manor Hotel features prominently within the village's Local Heritage Trail with many visitors stopping to admire the original features, including the horse steps at the front of the building, service bells in the old scullery (now The Gun Room) and original fireplaces throughout the main house.
Services
All of the 32 bedrooms at Donington Manor Hotel are completely unique, ranging from the cute and cosy to the sleek and contemporary and even the gloriously grand and antique.
The hotel boasts a collection of individually styled rooms that are truly ideal for any special occasion, some of which enjoy unrestricted garden views, four poster beds or historic features within the original building.
All room types have modern facilities to ensure your time with us is thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable.
The hotel boasts a collection of individually styled rooms that are truly ideal for any special occasion, some of which enjoy unrestricted garden views, four poster beds or historic features within the original building.
All room types have modern facilities to ensure your time with us is thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable.
Head Chef, Ian Lacey, leads a team of highly skilled and talented chefs and is a true master of his trade.
Using the very best of local Leicestershire produce, he creates dishes that are both wholesome and refined.
This beautiful restaurant, retains many of the original features characteristic of a Grade II listed building, such as dramatic curved sash windows, ornate cornicing and ceiling and stunning chandeliers.
These combine perfectly with a backdrop of opulent decor to create an elegant and stylish dining room.
Using the very best of local Leicestershire produce, he creates dishes that are both wholesome and refined.
This beautiful restaurant, retains many of the original features characteristic of a Grade II listed building, such as dramatic curved sash windows, ornate cornicing and ceiling and stunning chandeliers.
These combine perfectly with a backdrop of opulent decor to create an elegant and stylish dining room.
Let us take care of you before you go away on holiday or your business trip with a one night accommodation stay and parking for the duration of your travel.
Various packages available to suit your travel and needs.
Secure parking at the hotel throughout your entire trip.
The East Midlands Airport is under 10 minutes away from the hotel and we can assist you by booking your choice of travel to the airport, allowing you to be care-free and ready for your trip.
Just let us know on check-in and we will arrange the rest for you.
Various packages available to suit your travel and needs.
Secure parking at the hotel throughout your entire trip.
The East Midlands Airport is under 10 minutes away from the hotel and we can assist you by booking your choice of travel to the airport, allowing you to be care-free and ready for your trip.
Just let us know on check-in and we will arrange the rest for you.
Steeped in history, tradition and character, Donington Manor Hotel is one of the most elegant wedding venues in Leicestershire for you to hold your celebrations.
Originally built as a coaching house in the 18th Century, Donington Manor Hotel is a landmark building within the village of Castle Donington.
Contemporary styling in truly classic surroundings, the hotel is an ideal wedding venue with choice of charming ceremony and reception rooms and individually appointed bedrooms.
Add to this our team of AA Rosette award winning chefs and immaculate service from our events team - and you have the recipe for a celebration held on a personal scale which is memorable for both you and your guests.
Originally built as a coaching house in the 18th Century, Donington Manor Hotel is a landmark building within the village of Castle Donington.
Contemporary styling in truly classic surroundings, the hotel is an ideal wedding venue with choice of charming ceremony and reception rooms and individually appointed bedrooms.
Add to this our team of AA Rosette award winning chefs and immaculate service from our events team - and you have the recipe for a celebration held on a personal scale which is memorable for both you and your guests.
The hotel has six conference rooms catering from 2 to 118 guests and all of the meeting rooms enjoy free Wi-Fi access, natural daylight and views across the hotel garden and lawns.
Our range of rooms ensures almost any type of event can be catered for, from small interviews to large scale conferences or celebrations.
We understand the things that matter when holding an event and it is often the little things that can make a big difference to its success.
We are flexible and professional and our Events Team will do everything they can to ensure your individual requirements are met.
Our range of rooms ensures almost any type of event can be catered for, from small interviews to large scale conferences or celebrations.
We understand the things that matter when holding an event and it is often the little things that can make a big difference to its success.
We are flexible and professional and our Events Team will do everything they can to ensure your individual requirements are met.
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