Lainston House – A Favorite for Families in Winchester

The Avenue restaurant serves a tasting menu by MasterChef: The Professionals champion Tom Hamblet. The Wellhouse is one of the few UK restaurants where every dish is cooked exclusively by woodfire. Season cookery school offers diverse culinary courses, from Italian pasta making to Thai cookery classes.

The hotel sits on 63 acres of grounds that include the UK's largest avenue of lime trees and a working kitchen garden. Guests can book archery sessions, use free mountain bikes, or play tennis on the on-site court. The River Test, a world-renowned fly-fishing destination, is a short drive away.

Each of the 54 rooms is individually designed, with some rooms located in the main Queen Anne building and others in the Garden Wing. Rooms offer comforts such as whirlpool baths, underfloor heating, and televisions positioned at the end of the bath. Wheelchair-accessible rooms and emergency pull cords in bathrooms are available.

Dog-friendly rooms come with pet bowls and baskets, and dogs are welcome in the bar and the Wellhouse restaurant. The hotel provides board games, kids' meals, and family rooms with extra space. A range of wellington boots is available at reception for walks in the grounds.

Lainston House is a 10-minute drive from the historic city of Winchester. It lies close to the Bombay Sapphire distillery and the South Downs Way for walking or cycling. The hotel is also a convenient stop before a cruise from Southampton port.

Dining: The Avenue (MasterChef champion tasting menu) & The Wellhouse (woodfire cooking)

Activities: Archery, tennis, mountain bikes, cookery school

Grounds: 63 acres with lime avenue and kitchen garden

Location: 10 minutes from Winchester, near Bombay Sapphire distillery

Pet-friendly: Dog bowls, baskets, and walks in grounds