Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Fantastic staff
Beautiful grounds
Cons:
Breakfast inconsistencies
Delayed room readiness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
The hotel felt clean and fresh, contributing to a positive experience.
Service
9.3
Staff were consistently described as lovely, kind, and attentive.
Location
9
Beautiful setting and grounds, as well as a great atmosphere.
Room Quality
9.3
Guests mentioned spacious, comfortable, and beautiful rooms.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities like the jacuzzis and gardens received positive mentions.
Value for Money
8.5
However, some guests felt pricing did not match the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast experience varied, with some positive feedback but notable disappointments.
Overall Experience
9.2
Most reviews celebrated the hotel's charm and service, leading to wonderful memories.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:18

Property Description

Elegant 17th-Century Country House Hotel in Winchester

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience the charm of 50 elegant bedrooms, each uniquely designed with character. Indulge in spa toiletries, a pillow menu, and some rooms even boasting four-poster beds or roll-top baths.

Award-Winning Dining and Recreation
Savor the culinary delights of the 3 AA Rosette Avenue Restaurant, offering a menu of local, seasonal produce. Enjoy afternoon tea, al fresco dining, or cocktails at The Cedar Bar. Stay active with a well-equipped gym, 2 tennis courts, and WiFi throughout the hotel.

Scenic Surroundings and Local Attractions
Nestled in 63 acres of Hampshire parkland, explore the picturesque courtyard and 12th-century chapel ruin. Conveniently located near historic Winchester and Southampton Docks, with plenty of local attractions to discover.

Book now to immerse yourself in luxury and tranquility at Lainston House!

Important information:

The hotel have dog-friendly rooms in the following room categories: Smart, Plush, Traditional Junior Suites and Loggia Suites. Please request a dog-friendly room in advance of your stay using the Special Requests section or the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that families with children of 11 and under are able to dine from the relaxed bar menu in the comfort of the Drawing Room or the Cedar Bar. This is to ensure the comfort of both our families and all of our other guests.

The hotel's restaurant is very popular and as a result, guests are advised to make a reservation for a table prior to arrival.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 326 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Noirin couple ie
8
Very enjoyable
Cons:

Choice with dinner menu could be much better - deserts very poor.
Breakfast, however was very good, especially with gluten free

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple gb
9
You get what you pay for!
Pros:

The house, grounds and public rooms were lovely.

Cons:

Our booking.com upgrade didn’t really apply, the basic rooms were very basic. We paid extra for an upgrade and our room was really lovely and we were happy.
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2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Claudia couple gb
5
Pros:

Love the location and the building

Cons:

We ate at the well house in the evening and it was shockingly bad! There was hardly any food to choose from as it was a limited menu. But when you were told what was left on the menu you had to try and order before some else did as there was only 1 thing left of certain item. I was so shocked! Surely if there is limited options open the bar for the evening. Rather then letting residents fight to get food

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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jill couple gb
9
Very enjoyable restaurant superb
Pros:

Short taxi ride from Winchester so no parking problem

Cons:

No

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Paula couple gb
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple gb
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Manganaro family_with_children it
10
Esperienza indimenticabile nell'antica Inghilterra
Pros:

Camera eccezionale, dotata di ogni confort e impreziosita da scelte stilistiche di gusto e di eleganza; lo stesso si può dire del bagno; pulizia molto buona

Cons:

Colazione cara in rapporto a ciò che offre

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
10
An excellent stay that prompted some good memories.
Pros:

The staff were very attentive to our requirements and fully aware of the reason for our visit. The attention to detail in the rooms is excellent, as is the welcoming feeling you get on arrival.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple gb
9
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Stacey couple gb
8
Would recommend and would also stay again.
Pros:

Lovely location and good parking.
Staff were all friendly and helpful.
Very much enjoyed our meal at the Wellhouse restaurant.

Cons:

We both found the bed too extremely firm, so we didn’t sleep the best.
Our room was warm due to there being no air con, but staff did put fans in our room ahead of our arrival which we appreciated and helped a lot.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Vicente solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
9
Lovely
Pros:

Beautiful building & very friendly staff. Also really appreciated the crisps and water in the room.

Cons:

Windows in our room were very much needing a fresh coat of paint (Beech room)

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Kornelius couple de
10
Gepflegte Oase
Pros:

Unglaublich schöner, gepflegter und ruhiger Ort. Erstaunlich gute Qualität bei Frühstück und Abendessen im Wellhouse.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple ch
8
Pros:

Schönes Haus, nettes Personal

Cons:

Schade, dass die Terrassen verlassen wirken, keine Sonnensxhirme oder solche, die nicht geöffnet sind

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Temuun couple mn
7
Good
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
7
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
H
Holmes couple gb
9
Pros:

Room excellent, dinner/drinks very good

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
A
Adrian couple ie
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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James couple lu
9
Idylique
Pros:

L’ensemble des services proposes, le cadre et l’accueil. Le restaurant barbecue fut une bonne surprise aussi. Et quel parc !

Cons:

Je ne vois pas

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Philippe couple be
10
Courte halte dans un manoir magnifique hors du temps
Pros:

On pourrait difficilement se plaindre de l’environnement, il est magnifique.
Superbe demeure de caractère dans un immense parc. La qualité du service est à mettre en avant.

Cons:

Tout était parfait

2026-06-24 via Nuitee