The Plough, Winchester, SO21 1BQ, United Kingdom
#2 of 14 B&Bs and inns in Winchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 875 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Free Wifi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 2, 2025
Chris
United Arab EmiratesLovely location, nice room, great meal.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 28, 2025
Nil
United KingdomAll good
Lovely pub/restaurant with a nice beer garden. We stayed for 3 nights as we were attending a wedding in the nearby Avington Park. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was a reasonable size with a small but sufficient shower room. It was very clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. Breakfast was cereals/yoghurt, a cooked selection, including veggie, and was fresh and tasty. We only ate there in the evening once but the food was really nice. I had to head home very early on the Sunday morning and they made me a sandwich to take as I was missing breakfast. Less than 15 minute drive to Winchester, we used one of the excellent park & ride locations which was really convenient and good value. The wedding we attended was a 10 minute walk away so no need for taxis etc. If you're a walker it's in the middle of some lovely countryside. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 27, 2025
Lysanne
United KingdomThe bed, the decor, friendly staff and good food
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 27, 2025
Robert
United KingdomNone
Good place to stay 40 mins drive to Southampton cruise ships
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 27, 2025
Jon
South AfricaThere was nothing to dislike.
A great and very comfortable place to stay. Being in a small village adds to the attraction . The staff were welcoming and very helpful. They also serve wonderful meals.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Wade
United KingdomNothing
Outstanding location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 14, 2025
Lucinda
United KingdomWe were attending boomtown so despite being only 3 miles from the site, you will have to pay £20 a cab ride each time. The taxi drivers will push their luck and try and demand more, as they always try and take you on a detour, rather than the avington lane which leads directly to the festival site.
It was clean and comfortable, we booked a double room for £433 from Thursday to Sunday morning. I thought the room would be slightly larger for price. It was warm and cosy. I was hoping for a room with a balcony, but didn’t realise you need to book the superior room above the double to have this one. It was more comfortable than camping for sure. The shower was strong and powerful which I loved.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 12, 2025
Emma
United KingdomClean pretty room and nice bathroom as well as friendly staff and good food and good parking space
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 11, 2025
Tony
South AfricaDining room was pleasant but could have been more atmospheric.
Great room, freshly painted, clean and well appointed. Bathroom good too. Staff very helpful with great service. Bar and restaurant area lovely, with nice outdoor eating area. Food was great too with a good menu. Free parking. Location was excellent as out of town with some good walks in the country.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 11, 2025
Terry
United KingdomAbsolutely everything was perfect there was nothing that we didn’t like.
Everything was superb, really friendly and welcoming staff who go out of their way to ensure you have a fabulous visit , the room was lovely and the cooked breakfast was really delicious too, all in all a wonderful place to stay and we will definitely come back.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Irvine
United KingdomStayed here for a couple of nights to celebrate our anniversary. It's nice and clean, tastefully decorated, but is on a main road. However, traffic noise wasn't too bad. It leans more towards the food and guest rooms so is definitely not a wet led pub. Food was very good. Service was okay. Room was clean and didn't really notice the traffic with the window shut. Nice beer garden. It's a good base to explore the local area, but not somewhere we would consider returning to.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Gavin
IrelandGreat food and comfortable clean room
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Jean
United KingdomNothing.
We had a great stay at The Plough. From the outset, the staff were friendly and welcoming. We booked our evening meal at the hotel and it was delicious - can recommend the crab and crayfish salad, my partner had the chicken and leek pie which was also excellent. Breakfast was good too with a selection of choices for a hot breakfast! Our room was spotless and the bed very comfortable. I would thoroughly recommend The Plough, it is well placed for visiting Winchester also Highclere castle. We hope to return later in the year.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
John
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Enjoyed it as usual
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 29, 2025
Amanda
United Kingdomall good
very clean room , nice bedding and toiletries , bed was super firm but overall really good
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 29, 2025
Mike
United KingdomA very warm welcome, thank you Jamie. Very clean well appointed accomodation, in a very good location, with a good car park at the rear and excellent breakfast and evening meal. Very comfortable stay. Good value for money
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Hilary
United KingdomRoom and en-suite very comfortable and well appointed except for the very noisy bathroom fan in our particular room that would not switch off preventing sleep. Managed to get hold of a member of staff who switched it all off but then we couldn’t use bathroom light again that night because fan would start again. Hopefully they can rectify this.
Very pleasant helpful staff. Happy atmosphere. Very good evening meal and breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Peter
United Kingdomwe like the window open but sadly the noise outside by the foodstore/washing machine was a little annoying.
All the food was excellent. Bed very comfy. plenty of space in room. the local walking guide was very useful which we used.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Amanda
United KingdomNothing that we didn't like
The Plough was a perfect setting. We had a wedding nearby so was a perfect location. The premises were homely extremely clean and comfortable. Breakfast is highly recommended too.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 15, 2025
Dale
United KingdomNice breakfast and room had tea and coffee
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Tina
United KingdomGreat location and lovely Inn to stay at. It was lovely to stay close to Winchester and en route to Southampton for a cruise.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 13, 2025
Russell
United KingdomCurtains in Spade were a bit thin on a bright sunny morning.
Location perfect for event at village hall next door. Very friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Good to have fans in the room.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 9, 2025
Gary
United KingdomThe bathroom in our room was a little bit small,nice big shower but little room to dry yourself between the basin and the door
Very nice breakfast with good food and good service
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 6, 2025
John
United KingdomClean, charming pub stay with a great updated room. Very good location just outside the city.
Stayed in June 2025
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