Summer breaks at Donnington Grove, an 18th-century Berkshire manor with original artwork and hand-painted wallpaper, are now £139 for two nights, including dinner with wine on the first night and daily full English breakfast.

Set in 500 acres of parkland, the hotel is within sight of 14th-century Donnington Castle (where entry is free), and is 10 minutes' drive from the historic market town of Newbury.