The Old Vine

4.0 star property

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

City Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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About the area

Winchester

With a stay at The Old Vine, you'll be centrally located in Winchester, steps from Winchester Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of Winchester Christmas Market. .This inn is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Winchester Guildhall and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Great Hall.

What's nearby

  • Winchester Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Winchester Guildhall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Winchester - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 10 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Overdraft - Craft Ale Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dim T - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Vine

Inn with free breakfast, steps from Winchester Cathedral
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars (stocked with some free items). Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Old Vine, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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

  • In-room 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 available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Reviews

The Old Vine Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 206 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kevin, Brighton

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay, the Old Vine is a beautiful historic building in central Winchester. The room was comfortable and immaculate, the bed was comfortable and the bedding and pillows were great, thebathroom was large and very clean. We had breakfast in our room which was delicious and hot and plentiful. All the staff were great and very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious comfortable clean room. Convenient right in the centre. Good breakfast. Easy parking using a permit. Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most spacious, comfortable, and well appointed rooms we have stayed at. While in an historic Inn, the room was large and pleasant. Literally steps from the Cathedral and most historic points of interest, food and shopping. The dinner was also of exceptional quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cozy inn, helpful and friendly staff. Couldn’t be better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lake

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole ambience. Location perfect. Breakfasts excellent Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demelza

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

All good

Great staff very helpful would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food And choice of drinks, accommodation first class, staff Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Old Vine is a wonderful property. It blends historic charm with the best of modern comfort. The breakfast is served generously and quite delicious. We must mention Mitchell who does it all and made our stay even more special. Thanks! Last but not least, the location could not be better—directly across from the cathedral, and a stone’s throw from the charming old town. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, comfortable with excellent food and attentive service. Also very central for all tourist highlights in Winchester - could not have been better!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Old Vine Review. May 2025

Faultless. And we’re not saying this lightly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the centre of Winchester, right next to the cathedral. Lovely, large bedroom. Lively pub, excellent breakfast. (Parking permits are available but we found it difficult to find a space and ended up in the public Tower car park.)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

Exceeded expectations!

A fabulous place to stay, right in the centre of the city. The apartment exceeded our expectations and we'll definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zee

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

Fabulous

This is an old building with 6 rooms and a pub/restaurant on the ground floor. The rooms are huge with updated bathrooms and antique furnishings. Loved the ambience. Although my husband uses a walker, he was able to manage the stairs to our room on the first floor. The staff were friendly and very accommodating and the food was delicious. Breakfast was included and we ate dinner there 2 nights out of 3. The Old Vine is right on the park of Winchester Cathedral and only a block from the High Street where there are lots of cafes, shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again. We stayed 3 nights before boarding the Queen Mary 2 and the staff arranged a taxi to pick us up at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise, Brookshire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful evening at The Old Vine. Our room was very comfortable and quiet and the food delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All one could ask for in an Inn. Really friendly staff, great location looking into the cathedral grounds, nice pint in the pub under your feet…. Parking a bit tricky but doable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here with my son. We had a huge, beautiful room. Hotel was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Daventry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tradition and quality merge in the Old Vine. Perfectly positioned in the centre of the cathedral area and walkable to all the sites. Great breakfast and lovely helpful staff. Wholly recommend it; we had the top floor suite, great views and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025