The Old Vine

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

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 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
  • University of Winchester
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

City Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 376 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, City View

  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Winchester

The Old Vine places you next to Winchester Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Winchester Christmas Market. This 4-star inn has 6 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Winchester Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Winchester Guildhall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Winchester - 12 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪O'Neill's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zizzi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Vine

Inn with free breakfast, steps from Winchester Cathedral
At The Old Vine, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. There's free parking if you drive. Staff members are on hand to provide luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Other amenities include refrigerators, free minibar items, and coffee makers.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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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
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no 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 a free cancellation option available at The Old Vine?

The Old Vine offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to The Old Vine?

This inn is located in Winchester, just steps from Winchester Cathedral and The Deanery, and within a short walk of Winchester Christmas Market. You'll also find Great Hall and Winchester Guildhall less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Old Vine?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Old Vine feature a casino at the property?

No, The Old Vine doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Old Vine?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Old Vine?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this inn include a minibar with some free items, bathrobes, and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at The Old Vine?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Old Vine have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Old Vine serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does The Old Vine allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Old Vine though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Old Vine?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Old Vine?

The closest major airport to The Old Vine is Southampton (SOU), which is 10.9 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is around 27.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Old Vine?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Old Vine.

The Old Vine Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 173 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

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my wife loved our stay here. We came for the Christmas market and this was the perfect location with just a couple of minuets walk. Our room was amazing and had everything we needed and more, the staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was beautiful, one of the best breakfasts we've had and having it served in our room was and very nice touch. We'll be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Hotel
Lovely hotel in great position next to the cathedral. Room very comfy and food and drink excellent. Best thing about this hotel were the staff. All had great attitudes, friendly and open manners and very professional. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful historic property. Literally right next door to the Cathedral and the market / shopping and tons of restaurants and cafes. Very large rooms for Europe with sitting areas, coffees, tees and non alcoholic drinks stocked in fridge. No lift available for hauling luggage but staff was great to help if needed. Beds a little on the firm side but lovely linens. Breakfast included and restaurant quite delicious. Would definitely rebook here. Easy access for Uber as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed our stay. Perfect location for all the sights in Winchester. Great base if you’re catching a cruise ship out of Southampton.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay, wonderful big room. Great location
Another good stay at the Old Vine. Warm welcome, great room and breakfast included. So close to Cathedral, shops, places to eat. I wish they had a car park, as parking permit is only available from 3pm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, characterful bar and dining area, clearly popular as it was very busy on a Wednesday night! Room lovely and clean and huge!!!! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler
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