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The Duke on The Test

5.0 star property
Luxury bed & breakfast with a restaurant and a bar

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Pet-friendly
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
The Duke on The Test provides a tranquil retreat in New Forest National Park. Guests can connect with in-room WiFi, relax by the lobby's fireplace, or step outside to discover the natural beauty that begins right at the property's doorstep.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Portable fan
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Greatbridge Rd, Romsey, England, SO51 0HB

What's nearby

  • Broadlands Estate - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 14 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • University of Southampton - 15 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • WestQuay Shopping Centre - 16 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Romsey Station - 2 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Suan Thai - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪That Little Tea Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hunters Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Duke on The Test

Luxury bed & breakfast remodeled in 2022 and located near New Forest National Park
Consider a stay at The Duke on The Test and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1500
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (3:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Property Registration Number 13904774

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Duke on The Test Romsey
The Duke on The Test Bed & breakfast
The Duke on The Test Bed & breakfast Romsey

Frequently asked questions

Is The Duke on The Test pet-friendly?

Yes, The Duke on The Test allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Duke on The Test?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Duke on The Test?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Duke on The Test?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Duke on The Test located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this luxury bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of River Test and Frankie's Fun Factory. King John's House and Heritage Centre and Romsey Abbey are also within 2 mi (3 km). Romsey Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Duke on The Test Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Pre Cruise Stay

Excellent pre cruise stay, will use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Another excellent stay...

Another excellent stay at The Duke on the Test in Romsey. The staff, the service, the rooms, the cleanliness all excellent. The staff are very friendly and can't do enough for you. It won't be long before we are booking in again! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nige

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

Wonderful place to visit

A lovely place to visit - be it for lunch or dinner or an overnighter. Very friendly and effivient staff who were attentive without being overly so. A fine menu with an array of dishes experly cooked. My room was sldi clean comfortable and well organised.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne G

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

Great Hotel and accomodation

Great hotel. Everything was 5 star. We couldn’t fault it. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

First class

Quick check in. Very friendly staff. Comfortable well appointed room. Excellent evening meal and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located for Romsey and surrounding area. Clean and comfortable room which also had a patio area which was nice. Large restaurant area with indoor and outdoor options though a shame it didn't open a little later on Sunday.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really well presented property with a welcoming pub / dining area. Evening meal was excellent. Spacious room with quality fixtures and very comfy King bed and also had French doors opening onto small patio area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Live like a Duke

Stunning location and a fabulous place to eat and stay, service was fantastic, and we were looked after by really friendly staff throughout. Food was top draw, definitely be back in the new year!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

The Duke

Lovey place, full of character with friendly staff and great food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Five star pub restaurant with rooms

We were looking for a base to tour Hampshire. The Duke fitted the bill. This is the perfect pub, restaurant with rooms. The pub is superb, the food was amazing, rooms high quality, all tied together by wonderful service delivered by a brilliant team.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place to eat and sleep in a picturesque part of the world. The actual rooms are cordoned off nicely from the pub itself which makes them nice and quiet. The staff were all very nice and accommodating. A huge recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie

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

2 nighr stay

Wow what a lovely place to stay and the food is very good aswell. Staff are so friendly and welcoming and service is great. Lots of parking but if i had to say one negative thing it would be the wifi, it was very slow and very hit or miss in areas, but overall what a great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Happy residents

The only possible complaint would be that we had to wait an hour after we had ordered food before it appeared. The food itself was excellent. Reserved named parking spaces for residents most helpful,. Very welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This would have been an exceptional stay except for one thing and that is ; In the new wing of the property the sound proofing between the our room and the one above was non existent. We were on the ground floor enjoying a peaceful evening until the occupants arrived in the room above. They were not speaking unduly loudly yet we could hear every thing they were saying to each other.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice clean room and the staff were all so nice and welcoming.i shall visit again soon.just the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found The Duke to be 5star. Everything was perfect, especially the delightful young staff. Always smiling and very helpful. Decor was very sophisticated and stylish. All the meals were delicious and served on lovely hot plates!!!!!!!!! We will definitely return for another break. Thank you Duke team.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay in a well presented property, lovely decoration, great bed and very nice restaurant which accommodated us for a late dinner! Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay, but I thought that it lacked the extra little touches and attention to detail that a five-star hotel would have over a three or four star hotel. The room was clean, and staff friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area staff very friendly rooms very clean and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel!
Delicious meals are available at the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite being adjacent to a main road, the pub and accommodation were delightfully tranquil. The beverage options at the bar were more than adequate and the dinner was terrific, both the food and the service. Having access to a walking path alongside the River Test and an associated wildlife area was the cherry on top of the cream on top of a most exquisite cake!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely! We enjoyed our two night stay at the Duke on the Test! The room was immaculate! I saw staff cleaning another room and from what I can see, they go above and beyond in how they clean each room! We ate three meals at the pub and the food was delicious. The staff were very helpful. Overall, we had an amazing time and we hope to return again one day!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The staff were friendly, the room was clean and tidy. The bar and food was exceptional. Highly recommend to anyone looking to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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