Lainston House

8.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(255 Ratings)

Hotel in Test Valley District

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this hotel

This elegant 17th-century country house hotel in Winchester stands in 63 acres of beautiful Hampshire parkland.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Test Valley District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

63.5 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

19.7 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

19.3 mi

Stonehenge

33.6 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 484 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 King • 753 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 753 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Lainston House

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8.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(255 Ratings)

Hotel in Test Valley District

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this hotel

This elegant 17th-century country house hotel in Winchester stands in 63 acres of beautiful Hampshire parkland.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Test Valley District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

63.5 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

19.7 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

19.3 mi

Stonehenge

33.6 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 484 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 King • 753 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 753 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(255 Ratings)

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7.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Room was old and a bit tired and not worth the cost

Informed the staff when checking out that a cockroach was in the room and had to be squashed and flushed down the loo. Male assistant on reception seemed concerned and informed female manager who didn’t seem interested. She did apologise but considering we didn’t make a fuss and quietly pointed out the problem we feel that some appeasement could have been offered.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Maybe update decor in the more superior rooms

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Perfect stay. Such a gracious hotel, gorgeous room, delicious meals & lovely staff.

Gorgeous bedroom with beautiful peaceful views of garden.

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Very comfortable, luxurious hotel with helpful staff. Pricey but reasonable for what you get.

Comfortable luxurious place, pricey but it is upmarket. Delivered on what they promised. Excellent room and had excellent breakfast and dinner.

They had no fino or similar sherries. I know this is a very specific thing but for a luxury place and luxury prices I would expected a flawless bar. I will say though the sommelier was very helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

lovely friendly hotel

We had a very pleasant stay. Staff is exceptional and really make you feel like home

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

lovely place but somewhat high prices

the house is beautiful and we have stayed several times

some of the prices for food and drink are unacceptable you expect to pay £7.50 for a small bottle of beer but £25 for breakfast plus 12.5% when you only had a bowl of cereal and water is ridiculous

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Good, with potential for excellent, but missed the mark

The hotel itself is stunning. The grounds are beautiful, the house is amazing, and the decor suits the house very well. The drinks at the bar were delicious, with a well-made old-fashioned to finish off the night. Also, dinner at the Wellhouse was amazing. Great food. And the bed was comfy and big. The breakfast staff on the morning of January 3rd was fantastic - attentive, agile, quick, and friendly.

Being in the service industry, I have a hard time getting away without comparing what I do everyday with our getaways. This trip was no different. Great welcome, offer to store our bags. We went and grabbed lunch as we were early arriving, and then strolled back when we were ready (Plough Inn was delicious). When we went to dinner that evening, we didn't have a reservation but it seemed at first that was going to be an issue (even though the restaurant had all of 3 tables sat). For the first 15 minutes, it felt as though the tables with reservations received priority for drinks and orders, but we got there in the end and the food was wonderful. The following morning, we woke up to no hot water. We had pressure, hot water in the tub, just not the shower or sinks. I alerted the front desk while we went to breakfast and asked if they could have a look while we were eating. They may have, they may not have, we will never know as there was no follow up or mention as to whether something did or did not happen. And upon checkout, another chance to ask and follow up, nothing was mentioned. I always rate our stays based on whether or not we would visit again - I'm glad we went, but I don't believe we would go back.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Great staff - lovely setting The food was divine Great nights sleep

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

A wonderful start to our holiday!

Just great to be back! Usual effortless elegance and lovely calm. Afternoon tea on arrival, staying in the Dragonfly Suite (Four Poster Bed, Bathroom with underfloor heating)(Best room in the great house). Breakfast relaxed and lovely as usual, with dinner in the Well House Restaurant. This is a delightful place to eat and well recommended for a great time!

Everything great!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Amongst the best hotels i have ever stayed in.

Just superb. An amazing room - vast - and the staff were so helpful and friendly

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Excellent place for my birthday

Room was in an excellent location for our dog. Breakfast and Dinner were superb.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

A relaxing and very enjoyable short break in a delightful setting.

A beautiful house with a relaxing ambience, set in idyllic grounds and surroundings. Friendly, courteous and efficient staff. Exquisite food.

Bathroom facilities were disappointing. The design and layout seemed to be for appearance sake rather than practical use.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

our stay was wonderful and memorable..I recommend this place to anyone who want to live in luxury and go back in history

it’s the best escape of the city noise… a romantic place…luxurious in all aspect..the nature is breath taking…rooms are stunning and special…and the staff are another story to tell..all of them are so friendly and working like bees to satisfy the guests… a huge thanks to Jayne.. she made our stay a memorable one.. she did all her best to make our stay as comfortable as it can be.. Jayne you are a wonderful person and a very responsible and capable staff .. The Lainston house are lucky to have you. basically the best choice we made so far Thank you.

The serenity…the nature… the secret gardens… the rooms are so clean and well furnished… you feel like you are in a historical palace that has lots of stories. and the staff are wonderful.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Superb

Spa bath

We booked 2 superior rooms but one was much nicer than the other one

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

relax and enjoyable

staff and service was excellent!

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Lovely one night stay whilst on a trip.

Beautiful lookout from hotel but not really from room unfortunately. Breakfast was not as good as I expected although my children and wife enjoyed their own. Perhaps that is just a taste aspect but 3 out of 4 is a positive.

Only issue was their was not any space in restaurant for children and we were travelling with two so could not go without same. There was another family and when advised of same went and collected KFC. Just saying if you wang families to stay please cater for them as the cost to stay at about £800 for one night shows there is a market, if it did not show that you entertained children we would not have stayed.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Very good

Everything was except the heat. We had chosen 4 poster beds but the heat and the impossibility to open the windows properly because of the security made it difficult. The rest was perfect

3.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

could have been a wonderful stay as the location and building are beautiful, but the house and gardens are poorly looked

beautiful location and lovely architecture

poorly maintained, terrible service, room hot and stuffy

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Very good

A beautiful hotel on a stunning location with extremely good food and friendly staff. This is what one expects when booking this class of hotel.

9.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Superb

Marvellous staff , and accomodation.

Our room was a long way from main hotel, as we are 75 , I should have asked for a room that was closer to dining room etc.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Always a fabulous venue - amazing !

Fabulous venue. Always exceeds expectations.

Some of the staff were foreign and it was hard to understand their English. However, they were very friendly, attentive and polite at all times.

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Disappointing

Nice bathroom

No fridge, small room and awful cheap coffee and tea facility

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

enjoyed it

House,facilities,staff all excellent.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Very good

Everything was nice, except the breakfast price not included

Breakfast price wasn’t included where the cost of the room is very high

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

You can feel the true country house experience that the original owners would have treasured!

I have used this hotel when on business in the area, and always am enchanted by the beautiful historical house, elegant reception and bedrooms, lovely food and service, and quiet country location. The hotel provides the perfect calm and tranquil respite, to facilitate decision making in scenarios of the most complex, difficult and demanding nature. This time I indulged my lady on holiday and experienced the true relaxed feel of the hotel. Stayed in a “plush” room in the eves and was wowed by the level of facilities, attention to detail, kind, understanding and attentive staff, all within a house steeped in history. Cuisine second to none, and often exceeds many other very famous hostelries. Try the afternoon tea and you will be delighted by the precision of presentation and flavour. The hotel has emerged at an even better level than it was pre pandemic and with a new determination to excel. A great place for both the business and holiday traveller, and which provides great memories. As always, a memorable experience!

All great!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Friendly staff and I really enjoy the suite I stayed in

Really enjoyed my stay, I do feel the breakfast price could have been included in the overall price rather than as an extra.

Everything was really nice

1.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Overpriced and run down- avoid at all costs

The property is not how it appears in photos- in actuality it is run down and shabby. The bathroom in my room was a good size with a good bath but a used shower cap was left behind the door.

The property was extremely overpriced- we paid £475 for a one night stay in a room that wasn’t clean with shabby furniture. A very basic dinner in a run down bar area cost a further £100, and to top it off we were told that as we had booked through Booking.com we would have to pay extra for our breakfast- £50 for two eggs royale! I left an item of clothing behind and was told that it would cost £10 for them to send it to me using their franking machine (not a tracked service) and if I wanted it to be tracked I needed to organise a courier myself as they couldn’t/wouldn’t drop it at the post office. I was so disappointed- it was my partner’s birthday but it wasn’t a treat at all- and so incredibly expensive.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Test Valley District?

The average price for a rental in Test Valley District is £93 per night. This rental is £24 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lainston House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Lainston House pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Lainston House?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Lainston House

Hotel in Test Valley District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Test Valley District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Lainston House

Hotel in Test Valley District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Test Valley District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Test Valley District?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Lainston House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Lainston House?

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