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The Old Vine

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, City View | View from room
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, City View | Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated
City Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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8 Great Minster Street, Winchester, England, SO23 9HA
  • Winchester Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Winchester
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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City Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building | Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

City Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Ensuite, Courtyard View | Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, City View

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, City View | Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, City View

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, City View

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Old Vine

Inn with free breakfast, steps from Winchester Cathedral
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a front desk safe. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Old Vine offers 6 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Winchester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The free breakfast at The Old Vine gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Winchester Cathedral. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front desk safe and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Winchester Cathedral and 4 minutes on foot from Winchester Christmas Market
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Old Vine also features a terrace and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Winchester inn is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 28 December.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Old Vine Inn Winchester
Old Vine Inn
Old Vine Winchester
The Old Vine Inn
The Old Vine Winchester
The Old Vine Inn Winchester

The Old Vine Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 182 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David J.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super!

Absolutely first-class! Super suite with lovely old features and a huge 4-post bed. No charge for a cooked breakfast delivered to our room which was superb. Excellent tea and coffee and fresh juice. A real treat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stuff

Lovely little pub, good wine, warm and cosy. Large room, good breakfast, good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay in Winchester

Beautiful room in a perfect location across from the Cathedral
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my wife loved our stay here. We came for the Christmas market and this was the perfect location with just a couple of minuets walk. Our room was amazing and had everything we needed and more, the staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was beautiful, one of the best breakfasts we've had and having it served in our room was and very nice touch. We'll be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Hotel

Lovely hotel in great position next to the cathedral. Room very comfy and food and drink excellent. Best thing about this hotel were the staff. All had great attitudes, friendly and open manners and very professional. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful historic property. Literally right next door to the Cathedral and the market / shopping and tons of restaurants and cafes. Very large rooms for Europe with sitting areas, coffees, tees and non alcoholic drinks stocked in fridge. No lift available for hauling luggage but staff was great to help if needed. Beds a little on the firm side but lovely linens. Breakfast included and restaurant quite delicious. Would definitely rebook here. Easy access for Uber as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed our stay. Perfect location for all the sights in Winchester. Great base if you’re catching a cruise ship out of Southampton.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay, wonderful big room. Great location

Another good stay at the Old Vine. Warm welcome, great room and breakfast included. So close to Cathedral, shops, places to eat. I wish they had a car park, as parking permit is only available from 3pm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, characterful bar and dining area, clearly popular as it was very busy on a Wednesday night! Room lovely and clean and huge!!!! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful Winchester stopover

A great place for a relaxing visit to this beautiful city of Winchester. Our large top floor room had lovely views across the Cathedral and town. So central, yet so peaceful. Walkable to just about anywhere here,including the railway station. A quaint old pub, with great accommodation and a very hearty breakfast included. Room facilities are excellent. Would recommend attending an Evensong service at the Cathedral… a great and spiritual experience, which doubles as an opportunity to explore this ancient Gothic masterpiece. We did this, with a bonus of a recital on the famous “Father Willis” organ.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Loved the quaintness of the property and the proximity to the cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Great staff. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia coccagna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wenjing, Bothell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff and always ready to help. Their food option is also great. The room is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were allocated the Allwyn & Little room which we assume is the Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, City View which we paid £179 for. Room was spacious but the bathroom was tired. Damp on the walks, black mold on the window frames and a previous guest body hair in the bath and on the bath mat. Bed was very creaky. The hotel is old ( which we knew) but does not have double glazed windows. We were woken at 3/4/5 by vehicles outside loading and unloading and managed to get back to sleep at around 5:30am only to be woken again at 7 by the council jet washing the pavement outside our window for 40 mins. We decided to get up and go for a walk as the noise was unbearable. There is no information anywhere that says the room may be noisy, nor did I find any guest reviews advising this. We must have been extremely unlucky. This is not acceptable when paying £179 for a room in any hotel. The hotel description says that there are views of the cathedral & green. We could not see the cathedral or the green as there was a huge tree outside the window. The kettle in the room had not been emptied from previous guests and the cupboard that house the condiments was grubby and had tea & coffee stains on it. The breakfast was good and spent around £180 on drinks & food during our stay. I am in the hotel business and am meticulous about where I stay when on my personal travels. This was not a good stay and compensation is due as we did not rest.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Brilliant location

Great location & fantastic room. Perfect to explore Winchester.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Violetta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family apartment at The Old Vine where we stayed was an excellent accommodation. It's located in a separate building from the pub. There's a lot of space over 3 floors - the photos don't do it justice! The lounge is very cosy with a large sofa bed and armchair. The table in the lounge is suitable for doing work on a laptop etc. The WiFi connection was fine as well. The location of the apartment is very central - right next to the cathedral green, the city museum and the high street with lots of restaurants and shops. Other attractions (such as the hall with King Arthur's round table and the National Trust water mill) are within a walkable distance. The breakfast menu options are very generous, and the pub has good food options throughout the day. It was nice to be able to park the car in a space recommended by the host (detailed instructions are given) and enjoy some car-free time for a couple of days. We can't wait to go back to Winchester to explore it further, and The Old Vine will be our first choice of accommodation - to stay either as a couple or as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024