The Black Hole

8.9 / 10.0

Excellent(1,510 Ratings)

Inn in Winchester

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this inn

Situated in Winchester and within 20 km of The Mayflower Theatre, The Black Hole has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Map of Winchester

Nearby attractions

Stonehenge

38.6 mi

Weald & Downland Living Museum

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Double

Sleeps 2

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

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The Black Hole

RRRR

8.9 / 10.0

Excellent(1,510 Ratings)

Inn in Winchester

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this inn

Situated in Winchester and within 20 km of The Mayflower Theatre, The Black Hole has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Map of Winchester

Nearby attractions

Stonehenge

38.6 mi

Weald & Downland Living Museum

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Double

Sleeps 2

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

Ratings and reviews

8.9 / 10.0

Excellent(1,510 Ratings)

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8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Lovely experience, a bit different and fab hostess

Quirkiness

Would have liked a bigger bed

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

A great place near to the centre of Winchester and ideal for starting our walk on the South Downs way

Quirky and fun - loved the rooftop terrace and watching the sun set from up there.

Road noise and other guests being loud late at night.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Very good, we are due to come back in June 2024 and looking for to it

The breakfast was excellent

No tea and Coffee in rooms. Nice coffee and tea maker in the breakfast room which was available at anytime but we were on the second floor so a bit of a track down stairs to access it when required

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Excellent place to stay within a reasonable walk of the centre. Good value long term parking.

The prison theme was spot on - enough to be interesting but not too quirky to be annoying. Friendly staff and good breakfast. Multi Storey parking c£7 for 25 hours a short walk away.

We didn't find the room thermostat until we left!

6.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Great location and nice theme to B and B , slightly let down by a facility problem

Breakfast was very good and availability of drinks and snacks Staff did their best to attend when there was a problem with the room which meant we needed to swap

Limited time of the staff available on site Room was less than expected standard and substitute room was not ideal for space

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Lovely little find

Location was great , and rooms quirky

Was quite warm in the room , without the window open,

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Great place to stay in Winchester, and excellent value

Great location - a little outside Winchester City centre, but easily walkable. No parking on site, but there's a multi-story car park about 5mins walk away with reasonable overnight rates. Really quirky place to stay, decent sized room and comfortable bed. There's even a roof terrace! Lovely helpful staff. Good breakfast.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Excellent place to stay

Everything is great about The Black Hole. Excellent service, wonderful facilities, it's clean, it's novelty and the staff are super. It also has a lovely roof terrace. I would 100% recommend staying.

There is nothing not to like about this hotel, in my opinion. I can't fault it.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Black Hole Bonanza Breakfast

It’s quirky and so friendly. The stroll into Winchester along the river is just beautiful. The breakfast is amazing too!

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Interesting and enjoyable

Good English and good vegetarian

Stairs could be a problem for some people

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Overnight stay

Excellent service, clean accommodation made for a lovely break in Winchester. Will definitely be returning

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Quirky and beautiful, right up our street 👍

The overall quirkiness of the place, the attention to detail as well. We loved the cell doors 🚪the bed was so comfy! We only had to ask for an extra pillow and blanket and we got it straight. The terrace was beautiful! Ability to access hot drinks through the night was lovely during our winter stay. Staff were so helpful with advising us on parking and how to get to the cathedral Christmas market etc. a really superb place to stay.

Nothing - I have nothing negative to say about our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

A lovely quirky hotel.

Great place, great location.

A little noisy on occasions as the bedroom doors slammed more than closed.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Excellent location, great breakfast, quirky

Location, breakfast, quirkiness, small enough to be personal. Availability of hot and cold drinks 24hrs. Comfortable bed, reasonable size room, access to roof terrace

Room was very hot, with no air circulation. A fan was provided but was too noisy to keep on overnight. Pillows were a bit firm for me. Bathroom was small.

6.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Needs a few more things

Unique place, very clean. Plugs either side of bed

Very hot in room in December. Could not turn thermostat down any lower. Opened window in the middle of the night but then quite loud with traffic. Would be nice to have a mirror in bedroom to be able to do your hair. I understand the premise of the room but needs one more unit to put things on as very little space for things

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

For a two night stay not far from the city centre that didn't "break the bank" it was fine

It was different, quirky and the breakfast was cooked fresh which set us up for the days sight seeing

It was not 5star but I can't think of anything that we were really unhappy with

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

We had one night ….A Great Escape 😀

Great Location, could not fault this fab B&B. The prison theme is a great idea and we loved it. Informative and friendly greeting at reception. We were in Cell 8. Comfy clean white sheets/duvet and soft bath towels. Breakfast was really yum too. Plenty of everything…Croissants, fresh fruit, cereals, toast, full English or Continental. The theme continued in the breakfast room with metal plates😀. The Black Boy pub next door is a real gem…cosy fires 🔥 and plenty of inglenooks. Parking in Chesil Car Park is 5 mins walk from Hotel.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Very conveniently located near the cathedral and Christmas Market, quirky and welcoming.

Extremely good. Good quality ingredients, well cooked, plenty of it. Freshly squeezed orange juice, wonderful.

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Fabulous hotel in a great area of town with a wonderful pub next door. Ideal stop over

Quirky and clean. Fantastic idea of prison cells for bedrooms

The rooms were a bit too warm for me overnight and we could have done with some tea/ coffee in the rooms

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Good value and well worth a visit,

Interesting rooms. Good location. Great breakfast. We like it very much and will go again.

Nothing to dislike.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Great stay, would return again

Very individual rooms, really comfy, had everything we needed. Great location, 5 mins from town centre

7.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Perfect quirky B&B for a stay in Winchester.

Quirky yet fab bed & breakfast, set a short distance from the heart of Winchester. Clean room & bathroom. Delicious breakfast in the morning.

Perfect for a short stay in Winchester, nothing not to like.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Really enjoyed the black hole. Would definitely recommend and stay again

Comfortable and quirky. Great location and good price.

Quite thin walls so could hear other guests coming and going

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

We enjoyed the novel decor theme

There was a good range of options at breakfast

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Amazing!!!!

Breakfast was super and the location was very close to the city center!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Sehr schön war es

Cool anders

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Good location, Great facilities and Price.

Room was too hot, but otherwise a great stay. Very handy for a local restaurant. We were only on a flying visit so didnt get to sample breakfast. Would recommend it as a place to stay.

The heat in the room. Even with the thermostat turned off and the window open it was just too hot.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Too short, but needs must. Excellent breakfast.

Quirky but fun

Absence of staff after 7 pm.

7.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Nice

Breakfast ok could have been better

I booked an early check in and it was accepted but didn't happen.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Great place to stay, excellent location. Very enjoyable

Very clean, staff extremely helpful and friendly. Delicious breakfast. Close to city centre and attractions.

Nothing wrong at all

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Perfection

Friendly, helpful, clean, comfortable and a great location.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Quirky, imaginative and terrific value for money.

The Black Hole B&B was a brilliant find in Winchester and was just a short walk from the city centre and major attractions. The accommodation was quirky and the rooms (cells!) were immaculately kept. Our room was at the back of the property and didn’t have a view, but this really didn’t detract from our over all experience especially as there was a brilliant roof terrace that had wonderful views over the city. The whole style of the accommodation was simple, but executed in a very considered way, and we loved the little details throughout the property. On our arrival, we were warmly greeted and told about the facilities we could use, which included helping ourselves at any time, to tea, coffee etc from the breakfast room. Breakfast (full English or Continental), exceeded any expectations we had, and given the exceptional price we paid for our room. Our only regret was that we didn’t stay longer!

There was nothing we didn’t like. On a personal level though, a privacy film, just on the lower bedroom window panel would have saved our embarrassment when leaving the shower room in a state of undress. This is because the property is built on a slope, and although our room was on the first floor, the footpath behind the building ran parallel to our room. It certainly wasn’t a problem though and we had a good laugh at ourselves! We couldn’t find a hair dryer in the room, but there was probably one available had we asked.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Quirky but comfortable. Tea, coffee, soft drinks available all day in dining room

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

The property was well presented, quirky and ideal for the independent traveller. Unpretentious and well situated for s

I loved the quirkiness of the property and design of my room.

The ability to leave my case before and after checkout times. It shortened my overall stay in Winchester.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Wonderful

Quirky, great staff, nice breakfast

Parking

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Stay at the Black Hole

Great quirky place, second visit there this year. Very friendly and comfortable. Love the roof terrace.

All good

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Highly recommend

From start to finish our stay was perfect, walking distance to the town. Great pub next door which you could take drinks back to your room. Breakfast was delicious with such a wide choice.

Nothing everything was great

6.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Pleasant

The location was excellent for getting into town and reaching all the main sites. The size of the room was a pleasant surprise as was the bath in the bathroom. The quirky theme and design is fun and the staff are helpful. The Black Boy and the Black Bottle, part of the same group, are definitely worth a visit.

It would have been good to have tea and coffee facilities in the room. Booking a time slot for breakfast each morning ahead of time, especially as most of it was self-service, was less relaxing than we would have liked - the option not to include breakfast would be good too especially since there were few gluten free options available.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Winchester?

The average price for a rental in Winchester is R 2,968 per night. This rental is R 24 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Black Hole. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

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

Is The Black Hole pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Black Hole?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Winchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

The Black Hole

Inn in Winchester

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Winchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Winchester?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is The Black Hole pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Black Hole?

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