The Plough, Winchester, SO21 1BQ, United Kingdom
#4 of 17 B&Bs and Inns in Winchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 871 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 January 2024
Caroline
FranceNear to the road
Location - beat our family
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Nicola
United KingdomExcellent location and service, beautiful pub
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Edward
United KingdomThe mattress was a little too firm for me, and I actually like a fairly hard one, but I still slept well. The only real criticism I had was the pillows, which were of the 'bouncy' foam type - I find these very uncomfortable.
Very friendly welcome at the 'Plough'. The room was well appointed and recently decorated in a tasteful style. The bathroom had a powerful shower, which is a real plus point. The kitchen were kind enough to go 'off piste' for me at breakfast and prepare something which was not on the menu.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Pamela
United KingdomNothing
It was very clean and well decorated throughout. Staff very friendly
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Jonathan
United KingdomIt was perfect- nothing was too much trouble.
The Plough was extremely comfortable, perfect location from Portsmouth when travelling North. Marvellous breakfast with everything you could possibly hope for. An absolute certainly I will return when travelling from France via Portsmouth.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Wendy
United KingdomNothing
Lovely hotel within a pub. Staff were excellent. Rooms were very big with great facilities.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Sean
United KingdomN/A
Enjoyed a really nice overnight stay at The Plough, on route home from visiting Stourhead and Winchester Christmas Market. The Room was lovely with very comfy bed and great shower. Booked an Evening meal which was delicious. Breakfast was also excellent. Staff were very pleasant and friendly especially the Lady who booked us in and the young man who looked after us at dinner. Will definitely return and highly recommend the little gem.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Margaret
United KingdomLiked it all!
Great food.. comfortable room!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Joanne
United KingdomThat we had to leave.
Everything, wonderful place to escape to
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Jayne
United KingdomNothing
Evening meal lovely and so was breakfast. Food hot and nicely presented. Staff friendly and welcoming would definitely go back
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Killick
United KingdomCould have more fresh foods available for breakfast.
Room was big and clean and the ensuite shower was easy to use. The waste paper basket was big enough and the view of the lights at night was pretty
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Lisa
United KingdomAs our stay was in November, it was very cold outside. Although our room was central heated, the heating was timed and therefore we were cold on arrival before it kicked in and the heating knocked off quite early in the morning and the cold did wake us up. Otherwise we have no other complaints.
It's a beautiful dog friendly rural pub with gorgeous rooms and friendly staff and locals. It was really clean and was one of the best places we have ever stayed. The food was superb and we would highly recommend it to everyone and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Kevin
United KingdomFriendly staff and a good atmosphere. The food was excellent with a good choice both for evening meal and breakfast .
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Alan
United KingdomVery friendly welcome. Restaurant Had a good varied menu. Would definitely stay again
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Anastasia
United KingdomOnly 2 clothes hangers in the wardrobe. Bathroom is a bit small.
Big and warm room with a big balcony. Nicely decorated, convenient. Breakfast was tasty.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Alec
United KingdomNothing
Very nice pub, food very good, room very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Fiona
United KingdomOnly a minor quibble - we stayed with our dog (who was made very welcome), got told to take him out down the fire escape if he needed a wee in the night - it's made of crossed metal sheets (I can't work out how to explain it, like criss crossed strips of metal) which he wouldn't have been able to walk on without getting his paws stuck- carrying a dog up the stairs in the dark while it's raining isn't ideal at 3am.
Amazing food from the restaurant downstairs. Talked to the owner who seemed friendly and welcoming. Room clean and comfy. Would definitely return. Other reviews have mentioned traffic - we didn't notice it at all, but in fairness it was October so didn't have the windows open much.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Wendy
United KingdomBoth evening meal and breakfast were superb Very friendly staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Lauren
United KingdomNone. An ideal location for a weekend away.
A beautifully decorated, spacious room. Staff were informative and incredibly accommodating. Very peaceful evening, no noise from road or pub below. Great location on outskirts of Winchester Centre, nearby to the home of Jane Austen and routes to Salisbury.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Andrew
United KingdomGreat decor and furniture. Very comfortable, all clean and welcoming
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Carole
United KingdomVery friendly staff and comfy clean room. We ate there one evening and the food was great. Breakfasts were tasty and nicely presented. The staff were very helpful and chatty. The dog was made to feel welcome too.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Johnson
United KingdomUncomfortable bed.
Staff. Good food.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Hilary
United KingdomRoom was a bit cold on arrival but we put the radiators on and it soon warm up Not a negative, just an observation
Spotlessly clean, huge bedroom, lovely bathroom. We also had dinner, food was fabulous 👌🏻
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Susan
United KingdomAll good.
Breakfast exceptional
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Phil
United KingdomThe size ( height ) of the chair for the table in the room needed to be higher to enable it to be used for business purposes i.e. use a laptop etc. Minor but sometimes important.
Pleasant location and the room and fixtures were of good quality. Evening meal and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in November 2023
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