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The Old Vine

4.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, steps from Winchester Cathedral

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The Old Vine in central Winchester offers cooked-to-order breakfasts with rave reviews. Enjoy the cozy bar, on-site restaurant, and sunny terrace. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi and luggage storage. The helpful staff ensures a great stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
8 Great Minster Street, Winchester, England, SO23 9HA

What's nearby

  • Winchester Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Winchester Guildhall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Winchester - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

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

Upscale inn near Winchester Cathedral
Located close to Winchester Christmas Market and Great Hall, The Old Vine provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Vine pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Old Vine?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Old Vine?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Old Vine located?

Located in the heart of Winchester, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Winchester Cathedral and Winchester Christmas Market. Winchester Guildhall and Great Hall are also within 10 minutes. Winchester Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Old Vine Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 211 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firstly, the staff, Laura and Bailey were very inviting, naturally friendly, full of life and welcoming. Secondly, excellent room, location, and coziness of the bar, dining lounge area. And thirdly, the legendary breakfast did not disappoint. And our lamb casserole at lunch was a taste sensation…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Aiden

The staff are a plus, theres no doubting that. Unfortuebtly, for the price required I felt the roo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. Helpful with parking. Very helpful staff. good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautiful pub is located right on the cathedral green. Our room was enormous with its own sitting area. Breakfast was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Old Vine. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us as we came in quite late. They helped us with parking and we found our room well stocked with everything you could possibly need on vacation! They even brought our breakfast at our room so we could, continue on our travels quickly. Our room was quite large and very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Claire

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

Brian

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

Christine

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

Amanda

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

Edalyn Lacsa

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

Historic Charm, Central Comfort-Just Mind the Park

Pros Excellent central location near cathedral and major attractions. Individually stylish, spacious rooms with quality amenities & quiet despite pub below. Friendly and helpful staff creating a welcoming atmosphere. Cons Parking is available, but not straightforward. Parking can be tricky—limited on-street zones; perhaps better to use nearby car parks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

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

Tiffany

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

10/10 Excellent

Demelza

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

All good

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

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

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

Jeffrey

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

Andrew

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

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
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