We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Lainston House Hotel

5.0 of 5
Woodman Lane | Sparsholt, Winchester S021 2LT, England
Hotel amenities
Lainston House Hotel
Ranked #2 of 12 hotels in Winchester
Enter dates & see best prices*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

316 reviews from our community

Traveler rating
    222
    46
    30
    17
    1
See reviews for
Families
56
 
Couples
171
 
Solo
8
 
Business
21
 
Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Deganwy, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

We recently stayed at the fantastic Lainston House and had the most wonderful time. The location, accommodation and relaxed ambience were immediately apparent on arrival. Very attentive and friendly staff, lovely welcome from reception, helpful porters and imaginative menus beautifully served by the restaurant team. The setting and grounds are breath taking with stunning views at every turn - you... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
London
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

We arrived expectant following a previous successful stay at the hotel 7 years prior. We were not disappointed. A warm, albeit chaotic, welcome from Reception; very eager porters and to top it off an upgraded room. We were delighted with the Exclusive Junior Suite with its 2 king size beds and exquisite bathroom with roll top bath and twin sinks.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
ALopez-Bustos, General Manager at Lainston House Hotel, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Dear Bluetoots, Thank you for your wonderful review of Lainston House. It is a pleasure to read comments like yours and I will be delighted to share them with the team. I was delighted to read that you enjoyed this visit as much as your previous one and look forward to having the opportunity of welcoming you back in the... More

Brighton
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I truly wonderful hotel with magnificent grounds to sit and relax in with a drink from the Cedar bar or to explore on foot or bikes. We had a lovely walk up the mile long Avenue of Lime Trees and a ride on a tandem provided by the hotel. Great fun.The food in The Avenue restaurant was exquisite and served... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
ALopez-Bustos, General Manager at Lainston House Hotel, responded to this review
May 10, 2013

Dear Pompina, Thank you for your review of Lainston House. It was great to hear that you had such a wonderful time and that the weather allowed you to explore the grounds and enjoy some of the outdoor activities. Of the 50 hotel bedrooms there are not two the same, ranging from those with more period features to the more... More

Shoreham by Sea
Top Contributor
161 reviews 161 reviews
58 hotel reviews
Reviews in 73 cities Reviews in 73 cities
201 helpful votes 201 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Lainston House is one of those buildings that if it had been poorly managed, poorly designed or poorly refurbished could have been a gigantic money pit for the owners. But done right, as it has been, it’s a haven of peace, tranquility, great service and staff and brilliantly maintained buildings. Full marks all round for the management and staff here.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 2
ALopez-Bustos, General Manager at Lainston House Hotel, responded to this review
May 10, 2013

Dear Teamtango, Thank you for taking the time to write about your recent experience at Lainston House. You are right, it is the team here that lifts Lainston from being a great place to a very special destination. Exclusive Hotels is a small group of privately owned 5 star hotels - I understand you are already familiar with some of... More

London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We loved this place from the first moment we arrived!! It is beautiful from the outside as well as inside. Our room “Juniper” was specious yet cosy. It was wonderfully peaceful and it was a joy to wake up to the sound of birds singing. A lovely little treat was the luxury bar of chocolate waiting for us in the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
ALopez-Bustos, General Manager at Lainston House Hotel, responded to this review
May 10, 2013

Dear TatNiall, Thank you for your review of Lainston House and for the wonderful pictures of Billy and the falconry team. I will be delighted to share such a great feedback with the rest of the team. We look forward to seeing you back soon Antonio Lopez-Bustos General Manager More

Winchester, England
Top Contributor
151 reviews 151 reviews
35 hotel reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
308 helpful votes 308 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We attended a special tea to celebrate some friends' golden wedding. The weather was quite good but outdoor heaters were provided over the tea tables. We had been cordially welcomed upon arrival at the country-house entrance and all the staff were very friendly and helpful during our three hours there. The elements of the tea were traditional - sandwiches, drizzle... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 11 more reviews by BroLucius for Winchester
ALopez-Bustos, General Manager at Lainston House Hotel, responded to this review
May 10, 2013

Dear BroLucius Thank you for your great review - I am delighted to read that you had a great celebration for afternoon tea making the most of the outdoors on this ever changing spring weather. It is great to hear that you enjoyed the introduction to Nyetimber - it is such a great local product and the perfect match to... More

UK
Top Contributor
100 reviews 100 reviews
41 hotel reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

We had a family birthday supper there and all of us agreed that it was an amazing night The menu was great. We could have eaten all of it. I think we sampled all the starters and main courses between us and bar the odd strange sauce - the food was outstanding. all the food was locally sourced. Venison Carpaccio... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
ALopez-Bustos, General Manager at Lainston House Hotel, responded to this review
May 10, 2013

Dear HantsJonny Thank you for taking the time to review Lainston House. We are delighted to see that the evening was a great success and that you and your family enjoyed the food. The menu will be changing again soon as the Kitchen garden produce starts to come in - The strawberries are already coming out and Phil Yeomans and... More

Toronto, Canada
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

My husband booked us for a one night stay for our anniversary. We have been to Lainston house on several occasions before for our daughters baptism high tea party, as well as friends wedding, however we have never stayed overnight before. Upon arrival we asked if it ws possible for us to stay in on of the old rooms in... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by EvelinaB2 for Winchester
ALopez-Bustos, General Manager at Lainston House Hotel, responded to this review
May 10, 2013

Dear EvelinaB2, Thank you for reviewing Lainston House and congratulations on your wedding anniversary. I am pleased to read that the team looked after you and that you enjoyed both the room and the experience for dinner in the Avenue Restaurant. Once again, thank you for your endorsement - We look forward to welcoming you soon. Antonio Lopez-Bustos General Manager More

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

I read some of the other reviews before writing this and the negative ones are very interesting. If this hotel has a challenge it is that its a destination hotel and being a wedding venue with accommodation means someone is going to be disappointed. We weren't here for a wedding and everything that others complained about went smoothly for us.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
ALopez-Bustos, General Manager at Lainston House Hotel, responded to this review
May 10, 2013

Dear Steve E, Thank you for your great review of Lainston House. I am delighted to read that you enjoyed the experience. Great to read your comments about the team, but also the food in the bar, which is a less formal alternative to the fine dining Avenue Restaurant. It is always encouraging to see that the investment made on... More

Isle of Man
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

My husband and I recently stayed at Lainston for the third time in our lives and it did not disappoint us! The staff, food and surroundings needs to be experienced to be believed. It is worth every penny and we can't wait to visit again later in the year. We had a room on the first floor with an adjoining... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by Manx7 for Winchester
ALopez-Bustos, General Manager at Lainston House Hotel, responded to this review
May 1, 2013

Dear Manx7 Thank you for your great review of Lainston House. It gives us great pleasure to see guests becoming ambassadors of Exclusive Hotels. We really appreciate your comments and look forward to seeing you back soon. Antonio Lopez-Bustos General Manager More

The Winchester Hotel
Great value on a similar hotel
Winchester, Hampshire
4 of 5 stars 543 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in or near Winchester
Family-friendly
Hotel du Vin & Bistro
Hotel du Vin & Bistro 4.0 of 5 stars 188 reviews
Luxury
Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa
Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa 4.5 of 5 stars 1,007 reviews
Good for business
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, England
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, En... 4.5 of 5 stars 453 reviews
Near the beach
Rhinefield House
Rhinefield House 4.0 of 5 stars 750 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d215809?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d214801?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d289191?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d252589?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Travelers also viewed these Winchester hotels
The Winchester Hotel 4.0 of 5 stars 543 reviews Wykeham Arms 4.0 of 5 stars 198 reviews Holiday Inn Winchester 4.5 of 5 stars 343 reviews Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel 3.5 of 5 stars 507 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d312980?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d193912?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1675382?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d192499?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 12 hotels in Winchester, ranked by popularity

Been to Lainston House Hotel? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Afternoon tea(13)
  • Very good(8)
  • Dining room(4)

Additional Information about Lainston House Hotel

Address: Woodman Lane | Sparsholt, Winchester S021 2LT, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Hampshire > Winchester
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in Winchester
#1 Luxury Hotels in Winchester
#2 Family Hotels in Winchester
#3 Business Hotels in Winchester
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Drive through the gates of Lainston House Hotel, up the winding drive, you will enter a world where historic charm and contemporary elegance blend seamlessly. This charming 17th Century country house is a luxurious hotel, encapsulated in 63 acres of Hampshire parkland. A peaceful drawing room, sumptuous individually designed bedrooms and food created with passion. Minutes away from the historic city of Winchester and only a short drive from Salisbury, Stonehenge and the New Forest. ... more   less 
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Hotels.com, Booking.com, Priceline, Expedia, Venere, Tingo and Orbitz so you can book your Lainston House Hotel reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.
Also Known As:
Lainston Hotel Winchester
Lainston Hotel

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Lainston House Hotel, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Lainston House Hotel
Enter dates & see best prices* (from our partners)
Show Prices