The Old Vine

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, City View | View from room
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
8 Great Minster Street, Winchester, England, SO23 9HA
  • Winchester Cathedral
    2 min walk
  • Winchester Christmas Market
    4 min walk
  • Winchester Guildhall
    5 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    20 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

City Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building

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

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

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

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

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 safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Winchester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards 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 by 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 free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Onsite 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 public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking within 328 ft
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (some items)
  • Fridge

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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 available

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 December 24 and December 28.

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 cribs (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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 169 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place
Amazing. Above and beyond what we were expecting. Great location. Breakfast superb. Will definitely be coming back when we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic find, superb apartment, well located
Great apartment, well located, really comfortable and well equipped. Superb breakfast, friendly staff, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, food and staff
Lovely one night stop over at the Old Vine. We arrived on a sinday and decided to have a sunday roast in the restaurant. Highly recommended the restaurant, food and service was great. Staff are all very knowledgeable, friendly and polite. We were shown up to our room and was supprised at how big it was. Very comfortable and perfect location for a stroll around the town and cathedral. Slight down side was noise fron delivery vehicles early morning but the hotel had provided ear plugs and they worked a treat. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Lovely place to stay. Central position
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay there again.
Very nice accommodations. Loved the full English breakfast! Staff helped with coordinating tyre repair on our rental car! Thanks, it was a great help.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Old Vine
It was great! The room was phenomenal and the service even better! Breakfast arrived promptly at the time we requested
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly helpful staff and delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another wonderful stay!
This was my second stay at the Old Vine this year, and I have had another lovely time - excellent service from staff, and a beautiful, comfortable, spacious and clean room, with wonderful amenities. The breakfast is also amazing, and a huge selling point as it is included in the price. I will definitely be coming here again! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really enjoyable stay
Would be difficult to fault, really. A lovely atmosphere in a very pretty pub in a superb location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023